WELCOME PACKAGE
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please check our website at:
www.cpa.ednet.ns.ca for up-to-date
information or follow CPA on twitter
@CPAHighSchool.
200 Innovation Dr
Bedford, NS
B4B 0G4
Phone: 902-832-8964
Fax: 902-832-8981
E-mail:
cpah@staff.ednet.ns.ca
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WELCOME PACKAGE 2015
Welcome back to school on
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Please find the following enclosed:
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Principal’s Welcome Letter and brief information (pg. 3-4)
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Welcome Letter From Students’ Council Co-Presidents (pg. 5)
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CPA Clubs and Committees (pg. 5)
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PowerSchool Information (pg. 6-7)
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School Calendar (pg. 8-9)
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Bell Schedule and Block Timetable 2014-2015 (pg. 10)
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Exam Exemption Eligibility (pg. 11)
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Student’s Vacation Policy, Student ID’s and Vapor Cigarettes (pg. 11)
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Emergency Medical Information (pg. 12)
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Information about Bullying and Student Safety (pg. 13-14)
Charles P. Allen School Hours: 8:30am—4:00pm Students are not permitted in the
building outside of these hours unless under the direct supervision of a teacher in extra help or an
extra-curricular activity.
*Remember to check our school website at www.cpa.ednet.ns.ca frequently beginning in late August for
all school communications including our complete student agenda, staff directory and contact information, monthly calendar of school activities and events, and our newsletters. Don’t forget to follow us on
twitter @CPAHighSchool
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Charles P. Allen High School
Providing a high quality education for every student every day.
Dear Students and Parents:
Welcome to the 2015/2016 school year at Charles P. Allen High School. This is a going to be another exciting year at Charles P.
Allen! Our new school has state-of-the-art technology, beautiful windows and bright colours. We will continue to enjoy performances in our enhanced cafeteria and cheer on our Cheetahs in our beautiful gym and artificial turf! Our learning studios along
with our study zones, academic commons and quiet zones will support your academics using new technology.
2015-2016 promises to be another great year in the long tradition of excellence that has become synonymous with CP Allen High
School. This practice of doing our personal best extends into the areas of academics, athletics and fine arts. Here, you will have
the opportunity to develop and hone your skills, talents and abilities to become a school and community leader. All of this can
happen when you take advantage of all that school can offer and if you apply yourself to becoming part of the CP Allen team.
There is something for everyone here at CPA from the wide-range of academic opportunities to many extra-curricular clubs,
teams and activities. We have a strong culture of community and school spirit throughout the halls and with the hard work and
involvement of our Student Council, this spirit is celebrated throughout the year.
Our motto is ‘Striving for Excellence’ and it is a statement we embrace as a community in our staff, volunteers and students.
The best high school memories are made when you strive to do your personal best, become involved and keep a positive attitude.
The staff of CPA are here for students and parent/guardians so please don’t hesitate when you need extra help, support or guidance. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
This communication package will assist you with planning and will make the first days and weeks of the school year more manageable. Please take the time to read the information contained in this package. If there is any important medical information we
should be aware of, it is important that you fill out the medical information forms located under the parent section of our website
and either drop them off to the main office or email them to cpah@hrsb.ns.ca. I also encourage you to log into PowerSchool Student/Parent portal regularly to check attendance and marks (see Web-Based Student Information System below).
Once again, welcome to the new school. Please check the website regularly for new information regarding our first day of school
on Wednesday, September 2rd. I wish all of you success this school year.
Stephanie Bird
Principal
STUDENT GUIDELINES
Please see the CPA website under Quick
Links to read the Student Handbook for
all pertinent student information on:
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Assessment & Evaluation
Student Services
Student Council
Routines & Procedures
Policies
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PEBS
Web-Based PowerSchool Student Information System
The Halifax Regional School Board continues to use the Student Information System (SIS). The system allows students and parents to log on to
their own private online account and see grades, track attendance, learn
about upcoming assignments, and catch up on school events and announcements.
Information will be made available about how to log on to a private account and access real-time information. The system includes a student
and parent portal, enabling students and parents to see similar information such as attendance, grades, assignments, teachers’ comments and
upcoming school events. Students and parents will be able to log on anywhere there is internet access such as home work or school. The benefits of this new system extend beyond convenience and fast access. The
SIS will allow teachers to accomplish much more in less time – freeing
them up to be more students-focused.
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Important Dates
Tuesday, August 25
Tuesday, September 1
Wednesday, September 2
Monday, September 7
Friday, September 25
- Late Registration
- Organization Day (Staff Only)
- First day for Students
- Labour Day (no classes)
- School Based PD Day
Student Fees
(Due September 2nd)
Fees include Student Council Fee, Student ID Card, Electronic Student Agenda, Transcripts, Locker & Lock, Printing Costs, Library Database, Athletics, Fine Arts and
Technology and Mail-outs.
Student Fees $55.00
Yearbook Fees (optional) - $60.00
BUS SCHEDULE
NO SCENTS PLEASE
Any inquiries regarding bus routes and times please
call:
Stock Transportation
(902)481-8400 or visit
https://www.stockhalifax.com
and choose bus schedule
from the Quick Links drop down
menu.
There are students and staff at CPA who are very
allergic to scented products. Out of respect for fellow students and staff we ask everyone to refrain
from using these kinds of
products during class time,
extra curricular activities and
school events.
PEER TUTORING
Charles P. Allen is now offering peer tutoring for any students that could use extra help. If you are a student
in need of more help, please go to Room 132 and sign up.
If you are interested in becoming a peer tutor, we are always looking for students interested in volunteering.
Please inquire in Room 132.
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CPA CLUBS AND COMMITTEES
During the school year, CPA offers many extra-curricular clubs, activities and events to enrich the experiences of students and to build a strong school community. Staff are asked to advise, assist or
volunteer when possible. The following is a list of current (2015--2016) clubs and committees however
this list is subject to change based on student interest and teacher involvement:
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30-Hour Famine
African Heritage Month Celebration
All Girls Running Club
Amnesty International
Astronomy Club
Audio in Action
Aussie Rules Football
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball, Girls and Boys
Book Club
Breakfast Club
CEMC Math Competitors
Chess Club
Choir
Coffee Houses
Computer Programming Club
Cross Country
Curling
Dance Team
Debate Club
Drama Club
Euclid Math Competition
Fashion Show
Field Hockey
Film Appreciation Club
Football
French Club
Games Club
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Gay-Straight Alliance
Golf
Graduation Committee
HAM Radio
Hockey, Girls and Boys
Improv Team
Intramurals
Jack.org
JOHSC
Karate Club
Knitting Club
Lacrosse
Lions Quest Speak Out Team
Math Competition – Euclid
Me to We
Mindshift
Model UN
Multicultural Club
Musical
Musical Pit Band
Newspaper – Cheetah Perspective
NSSSA
Peer Tutors
PEP Rally
Photography Club
Principal’s Student Advisory
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Prom Committee
Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic
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Relay for Life
Remembrance Day Service
Committee
Robotics
Rootbeer Fest
Rugby, Girls and Boys
School Advisory Council
School Musical
Ski Club
Snowboarding
Soccer, Girls and Boys
Slow Pitch, Girls and Boys
Speaking Competition
Student Council
Table Tennis
Teen Health Centre
Track and Field
Volleyball, Girls and Boys
Yearbook
Yoga Club
Youth Health Centre
*There will be a club fair in early
September for students to sign
up! Get involved, it’s a great
way to meet new people!
A letter from your Student Council Co-Presidents
Hello Students of Charles P. Allen,
Welcome! To many of us, this is a welcome back to yet another year of high school. To our new grade 10s, we welcome you to your first year here at Charles P. Allen High School. We know that first years are always scary, so as your
Student Council, we hope to provide you a place where you can feel welcomed and safe.
We have great things planned this year, and exciting events lined up, ranging from Spirit Wars, Coffee Houses to Pep
Rallies. This year at Charles P. Allen, we strive to provide you with an unforgettable school experience, and make
Charles P. Allen a community that we can be proud of.
See you in the fall,
And stay classy, CPA
Aidan MacFarlane & Kenzie Dahlgren
Student Council Co-presidents 2014-2015
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To check on attendance and late records to make sure he/she is attending their classes
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As a reminder to call the attendance line (832-8964 ext. 1)
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To track grades so that I know where they stand
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To view the Grade History section, and click on grade percentage to see all of the assignments and
tests and the marks they have received for each that has brought them to that grade percentage to
date
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To see courses/credits they have completed to date so that I know what they need to graduate
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To ensure that my contact and demographic information is correct in case the school needs to get in
touch with me
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To read comments from teachers about areas of strengths and challenges in their learning
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To help make decisions on their course selections for the following school year
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To play an active role in their learning and attendance by keeping track and supporting their educational
needs
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To check my attendance and late records to make sure everything is in order to receive my exam
exemption
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To track my grades so that I know where I stand and see if I have any outstanding assessments
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To view the Grade History section, and click on my grade percentage to see all of my assignments and
tests and the marks I received for each that has brought me to that grade percentage to date
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To see courses/credits I have completed to date so that I know what I need to graduate
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To directly email my teacher from PowerSchool if I have any questions
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To read comments from my teachers about my areas of strengths and challenges in my learning
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To choose my course requests for the following school year from PowerSchool
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To be more in charge of my learning and attendance by looking at common patterns (eg. I’m always late
for the first class in the morning)
Remember…Knowledge is Power!
Use PowerSchool daily
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Quick Reference Chart
1) To get an account or reset a forgotten password, please email Ms. Meek (cmeek@hrsb.ns.ca) or Ms. Lowe
(lowea@hrsb.ns.ca).
2) Access the Parent/Student Portal here: sishrsb.ednet.ns.ca
3) A summary of the screens you will see
• Grades and Attendance: shows a two-week window of attendance, current grades, grades
from last semester, and total number of missed/tardy classes.
• Attendance History: detailed attendance for the full year.
• School Bulletin: the school is not using this feature.
• Class Registration: will be available when we begin course selection for next year. Check
the main webpage regularly for more info.
• Account Preferences: to change your password and other settings.
4) What do the attendance codes mean?
• U = unexcused absence
• E = excused absence
• L = late to class
• ACT = absent due to school-based activity
• SC = absent due to special circumstance
• OSS / ISS = Out-of-school / In-school suspension
5) What do S1, F1, etc mean?
• S1: term mark at the end of 1st semester.
• E1: exam mark from 1st semester. Will be blank if student is exempted from exams.
• F1: final mark in course (comprised of S1 and E1).
• Q3: Current mark for 2nd semester courses. This mark will change until the mid-term report period, at which time it
will be recorded as an interim mark.
• Y1: Will be shown after mid-terms. Y1 will be recorded at the end of 2nd semester as the term mark.
6) Remember, any text colored blue can be clicked for further information.
7) Clicking on a grade will show you the assessments that comprise the grade. The bigger the
denominator (the “out of” mark), the more value toward final grades within each unit. In the example below the
mark out of 16 has almost 5 times the value as the mark out of 3.
8) Each category might contain labs, quizzes, essays, tests, etc. Email the teacher if you need clarification or a course
outline.
The course outline describes how the course is graded.
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S E M E S T E R
AUGUST
Tues., Aug. 25
SEPTEMBER
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Late Registration
Tues., Sept 1
Wed., Sept. 2
Fri., Sept. 4
Mon., Sept. 7
Sept. 8-11
Sept. 15
Fri., Sept. 25
Credit checks and post-secondary planning meetings (individual) between guidance
and potential grads
Organization Day (no students)
First day of school for Grade 10’s, 11’s and 12’s
Last day for Course Changes
Labour Day
Welcome Back Week
Curriculum Night
School based PD (no Classes)
OCTOBER
Mon., Oct.12
Fri., Oct. 23
Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)
Provincial Conference Day (no students)
NOVEMBER
Wed., Nov. 11
Nov. 16-19
Wed., Nov. 25
Wed., Nov. 25
Thurs., Nov. 26
Thurs., Nov. 26
Remembrance Day (no classes)
Interim Report Cards Distributed
School based PD Day
Parent Teacher Interviews 6:00-8:00pm
AM School based PD day (no classes all day)
PM Parent Teacher Interviews 1:30-3:30pm
DECEMBER
Fri., Dec. 11
Thurs, Dec. 17
Fri., Dec. 18
Last day to discuss course changes for second semester courses
Before Christmas break.
Locker Clean Out before holidays
Last Day of classes before Christmas Break
JANUARY 2016
Mon., Jan. 4
Jan. 25-26
Jan. 25-28
Fri., Jan. 29
First day of Classes after Christmas Break
NSE Math / NSE English
CPA Exams
Assessment & Evaluation Day ( no classes)
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FEBRUARY
Mon., Feb 1
Mon. Feb. 15
Thurs., Feb. 18
Semester 2 Begins
Joseph Howe Day (no classes)
Curriculum Evening 6pm and Course Selection Parent Night 7pm
MARCH
Mon-Fri, Mar 14-18
Fri., Mar. 25
Mon., Mar. 28
March Break
Good Friday (no classes)
Easter Monday (no classes)
APRIL
Wed., April 13
Thurs., April 14
Thurs., April 14
Parent Teacher Interviews 6:00-8:00pm
AM Professional Development Day (no classes)
PM Parent / Teacher Session (1:30-3:30pm)
MAY
May 2-31
Fri., May 13
Mon., May 23
IB Exams
School based PD Day (no classes)
Victoria Day (no classes)
JUNE
Sat., June 4
Fri., June 10
June 17 & 20
June 20-22
June 27 & 28
June 2016
Wed., June 29
Grade 12 Prom
Locker Clean out before summer break
NSE Math / NSE English Exams
CPA Exams
Assessment & Evaluation Day (no classes)
Graduation Ceremonies (to be announced)
Last day of school - Grade 10 & 11 Report Cards sent home
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BELL SCHEDULE AND BLOCK TIMETABLE 15-16
Charles P. Allen School Schedule and Block Timetable:
First Bell
Classes begin
Lunch period
First pm bell
First pm class
9:15 am
9:20 am
12:00 pm
12:35 pm
12:40 pm
Student dismissal
3:25 pm
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
1st Class
9:20-10:35
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2nd Class
10:45-12:05
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Friday
Monday
12:00-12:35
Tuesday
LUNCH
Wednesday
3rd Class
12:40-1:55
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4th Class
2:05-3:25
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Thursday
(Continue on a 4
week rotation)
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES
If your son/daughter is excusably absent, parents/guardians need to call the school attendance line @ 902-832-8964
ext. 1 to inform the school. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ATTENDANCE MESSAGES FOR ADMINISTRATORS OR
TEACHERS. DO NOT SEND EMAILS OR LETTERS FOR ATTENDANCE PURPOSES.
The attendance line is used to enter attendance directly into the school’s computer system to inform both subject teachers and administrators of students who will not be attending for that particular day. The attendance line is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week and is checked and logged in PowerSchool in the morning and then again at 3pm each
school day for your convenience.
At the end of the day, an automated call will be forwarded to your home telephone and email to notify of any unexcused
absences.
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Exam Exemption Eligibility
An exam exemption is an attendance incentive for students
who have near perfect attendance each semester.
A student may request to be exempt from no more than one
final assessment/examination per semester provided the
student has completed all major assessment components
and meets the criteria listed below:
For a student to qualify for an exam exemption, the student must not accumulate any more than:
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6 excused absences in any course in which the student is enrolled within any one semester
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6 lates in any course in which the student is enrolled within any one semester
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0 unexcused absences in any class
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0 out-of-school suspensions (dating back to the beginning of the semester)
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Be in good academic standing in every class
What does “good academic standing” mean? This typically means that you have completed all of your major
assignments and tests. All of your teachers must be in agreement if you are to obtain an exemption.
Therefore, your teachers will be the people who determine if you are in good academic standing – if you have not
submitted a major assignment or project, or if you have skipped a test, then you have lost your exam exemption.
If you don’t know if you have an ‘unexcused’ or ‘late’, then log into PowerSchool and view your attendance records. If you require a PowerSchool account, please email lowea@hrsb.ns.ca to receive a login.
What exams cannot be exempt?
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Students cannot exempt the Grade 12 common exams. We will follow the same expectations as if these were
provincial exams
Students in PreIB cannot exempt exams
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IB Exams cannot be exempt
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Math and English can not be exempt.
Exam Exemption Eligibility Lists will be posted on the bulletin board beside the main office
monthly beginning in November and up to the final exemption list prior to exams.
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Students Going Away During School Time
Students who are going away on holiday or any other excused absence during
school time are responsible for making up any missed tests and completing missed
assignments. Students are responsible to contact each of their teachers to find out
what they will or have missed. Students who are away for more than 5 days at one
time are required to fill out an extended school absence form found on our CPA
website at www.cpa.ednet.ns.ca in the parent section under school forms. Students are not permitted to be away during exam weeks or for process exams.
Student ID’s
Students should be aware that an ID card is mandatory to take part in any school activity including sports teams, dances, coffee houses and spectator events. A student ID is also mandatory
to have textbooks and library books issued. The main office will NOT issue temporary ID
cards.
Use of Vapor Cigarettes
The use of vapor cigarettes or e-cigarettes, with or without nicotine filters, is not permitted to be
used by students on any school property. The use of chewing tobacco is prohibited.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL ALERT FORM
ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT THESE FORMS IF APPLICABLE. IT IS
IMPORTANT FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION TO BE AWARE OF ANY MEDICAL
EMERGENCY INFORMATION. THESE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE IN THE
PARENT SECTION UNDER DOCUMENTS AND FORMS.
IF APPLICABLE, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORMS AND SUBMIT
THEM EITHER TO THE MAIN OFFICE, OR EMAIL CPAH@HRSB.NS.CA:
Severe Medical Conditions
1. Diabetes Plan
2. Seizure Plan
3. Heart Condition
4. Asthma
5. General Plan
6. Tube Feeding Procedure Plan
7. Catherization Procedure Plan
8. Medical Procedure Tracking Form
Life Threatening Allergies
1. Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
Administration of Medication to Students
Form A Administration of prescribed medication to students
Form B Administration of prescribed Medication Record
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Cyberbullying
Earlier this past year, bill 61 was passed in Nova Scotia. This bill is known as the CyberSafety Act and it is now law. In response to this new law the NS government has started 2
new initiatives to investigate cyberbullying: an online reporting system and the cyber-scan unit.
The law now defines cyber-bullying as any electronic communication through the use of any
kind of technology (phone, computer, ipad, tablet, social media networks – like twitter, instagram, ask fm, vine, IM, websites, email and others) that is intended or ought reasonably be
expected to cause fear, intimidation, humiliation, distress, or other damage or harm to another
person’s health, emotional well-being, self-esteem, or reputation AND includes assisting or
encouraging such communication in any way.
If you or someone you know is a victim of cyberbullying we encourage you to speak to a VicePrincipal. You can also go to the HRSB website and fill out an online reporting form that goes
directly to the school and we will investigate your complaint. What you need to know is that
once you have given us this information we can’t keep it confidential – we have to address the
situation and speak to the person you feel is cyberbullying. The second option is you or your
parents can email or call the Cyber-scan unit. Their email address is cyberscan.novascotia.ca.
Safety
CPA Parking Lot (Innovation Drive)
To ensure the safety of all students, staff and visitors, parking on site is for Permit Parking
Holders ONLY.
Visitors MUST report to the main office to obtain a Visitors Parking Pass.
Parents dropping Students off for school are NOT to drive in the bus loop. Please obey the
posted signage. HRM Police will monitor the posted signage.
Please drop your child off on the school side of Innovation Drive. We suggest that parents
who are dropping their student / child off at the school should drive up Gary Martin Drive, turn
left on to Innovation Drive, drop their child off and proceed down Innovation Drive, to exit at
the lights at the corner of Innovation Drive and the Hammonds Plains Rd.
*There will be NO on site student parking for 2015-2016.