CARIHI
2011-2012
STAFF HANDBOOK
CARIHI MISSION STATEMENT
Carihi Secondary School is committed to providing a
safe, respectful and challenging learning environment in
which diversity is celebrated and individuals are
encouraged to maximize their potential and become
positive contributors to the social, cultural and
economic fabric of society.
WELCOME BACK
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Table of Contents
Bell Schedule
Year at a Glance
Staff List
Who to See at Carihi
Rules and Expectations
Code of Conduct
Supervision
Supervision Schedule
Bus Supervision Schedule
Harassment Policy
Textbooks
Promoting Student Engagement
TOC
Building Security
First Aid
Accident Reports
Attendance Policy
Field Trip Checklist
Attendance Procedures
Leaving the Building
Student Medical Alerts
Earthquake Procedures
Fire Drill Procedures
Evacuation Map
Lock Down Procedures
Interim Reports
Mock Exam Protocol
Exam Protocols – Rules & Regulations
Exam Protocols – Invigilators’ Responsibilities
District Assessment Policy
District Priorities
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Carihi Bell Schedule
8:35
Warning Bell
8:40 – 9:55
A block (75 minutes)
9:55 – 10:10
Morning Break (15 minutes)
Warning Bell at 10:05
10:10 – 11:25 B block (75 minutes)
11:25 – 12: 10 Lunch (45 minutes)
Warning Bell at 12:05
12:10 – 1:25
C block (75 minutes)
1:25 – 1:35
Break (10 Minutes)
Warning Bell at 1:32
1:35 – 2:50
D block (75 minutes)
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Carihi “YEAR AT A GLANCE 2011-2012”
August 30, 31 Sept 1
September 6
September 6
September 6
September 7
September 9
September 9
September 12
September 23/24
September 28
Sept 30 - Oct 1
October 5
October 6
October 7
October 10
October 14/15
October 17
October 21
October 31
November 3
November 3
November 4
November 7-8
November 7
November 10
November 10
November 11
November 16
December 1
December 1
December 5
December 7
December 9
December 12
December 15
December 16
January 3
January 5
January 9 – 12
January 16-19
January 16
January 16-17
Pro-D-Days
Schools Open (Grade 10 only) – Staffroom 8:15 am
Staff Meeting – 1:00 pm
Staff Photo – 2:00 pm
Schools Open (All grades)
Grade 11 Assembly 8:45 Gymnasium
Grade 12 Assembly 10:20 Gymnasium
Student photographs (Cafeteria)
Carihi Senior Boys Soccer Fall Invitational
PAC Meeting 7:00 pm
Peer Support Retreat
Interim Reports – marks due online at 9am
Staff Meeting
Interim Reports available on line
Thanksgiving Day (Schools closed)
Carihi Senior Boys Soccer Fall Classic
Picture Retakes (9:00 am)
Pro D Day – (Schools closed)
Halloween Costume Day
Non Instructional Day (Interview Day) Students not in
Staff Meeting
First day of Term Two
Government Exam rewrites at Carihi
Marks Due 9:00 am
Remembrance Day Assembly - Everyone Welcome (Gym)
First report card available online
Remembrance Day Stat (Schools closed)
Grad List posted – draft 1
Staff Meeting
Course info given to staff to edit
Course booklets sections given to staff to revise
Interim Reports due online at 9am
Interim Reports available online
Submissions/revisionsfor course booklet
Locker Clean out 9:45
Last day before winter vacation
(Tuesday) All Schools reopen
Staff Meeting
Mock Exam Schedule
Grad Photos
Handout semester 2 timetables
Course Changes - Grade 12’s given priority
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January 16-19
January 18
January 19
January 20
January 23-27
January 30
January 30
February 2
February 3
February 3
February 6
February 8
February 13-17
February 14
February 21-24
February
February 27-28
February
February 29
March 12-16
March 2
March 8
March 5-9
March 9
March 14
March 23
March 26
March 26
March 30
March 30
March 30
March 30
March 30
April 2-13
April 16
April 19
April 25
May 1 (?)
May 2
May 3
May 4-5
May 9
May 11
May
Mock Exam Schedule
Course Changes - Grade 11’s given priority
Course Changes - Grade 10’s given priority
Last Day of Semester 1
Exam Week
First day of Semester 2 / Term 3
Marks Due 9:00 a.m.
Staff Meeting
Last day for semester 2 changes
Report cards available online
Pro D Day (Schools Closed)
Grad List Posted – Draft 2
Course booklets done and printed this week
Anti-bullying day – Pink shirt day
Counsellors to Phoenix with course books
Grad Photo Retakes – date to be confirmed
Large group presentation with booklets and forms.
Mon. A block grade 10’s, Tues A block 11’s (1/2 block)
Parent night for grade 8-11(booklets and forms) Gym 7pm
Interim marks put online by 9am
Phoenix grade 9’s online course selection
Interim Reports available online
Staff Meeting
Grade 11-12 choose courses on computers
Phone students who have missed registration
Drug and Alcohol Fair
Last Day of Term 3
Marks into office 9:00 a.m.
Start of Term 4
Locker Clean Out 9:45
Last day before Spring vacation
Last day to order Yearbooks
Report cards available online
Skills Canada Competition
Spring Vacation
Schools reopen
Staff Meeting
Grad List Posted – Draft 3
Carihi Musical Theatre
Playland Physics Trip
Superintendent’s Meeting
Staff Meeting
BC Student Film Festival
Interims marks due online at 9 am
Interims available online
Counsel/Admin to Phoenix to discuss incoming 9’s & 10’s
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May 17-18
May 18
May 21
June 4 – 8
June 5 - 8
June 5 (Tuesday)
June 7
June 7
June
June 12-15
June 18
June 19
June 19
June 19
June 20-28
June 23
June 25
June 28
June 28
June 29
June 29
Government Exam Rewrites at Timberline
Grad List posted – draft 4
Victoria Day (School Closed)
Health Week
Mock Exam Schedule
Scholarship & Bursary Ceremony, 7:00 p.m. MPR
Staff Meeting
Aboriginal Grad 6:15 pm Maritime Centre
Year End Band Concert (Theatre 7:30 p.m.)
Mock Exam Schedule
Locker Clean-out 11:05
Awards Ceremonies Gym 9:30 am
Exams begin – SS 10 & Eng 11 - MPR 1:00 pm
Last Day of Semester 2 / Term 4
Exam Week
Prom
Final Marks due 9 am
Final Report Cards issued
Graduation Ceremonies 5:00 p.m. Arena
Staff breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
Administrative Day
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Carihi Staff
Administration
Toal, Sean
Epp, Gary
Principal
Vice Principal
Teaching Staff
Barnes, Todd
Bautz, Janice
Blakemore, Susanna
Cassidy, Phil
Chabot, Sylvain
Cowan, Shawn
Deagle, Bill
Demerse, Wayne
Desrochers, Maureen
Grant, Ian
Hay, Rebecca
Hayduk, Chris
Jepson, John
Kirk, Heather
Klein, Paul
Knight, Christine
Kolmatycki, Jane
Kreis, Rudi
Laird, Rob
Lloyd, Maralyn
Longeway, Leanne
Lontayao, Diana
Lontayao, Jeff
McKenzie, Scott
McMonagle, Trevor
Moxam, Jennifer
Muir, Betsy
Peake, Alison
Pisterzi, Nic
Preston, Jo-Ann
Shields, Joe
Stahnke, Paul
Taylor, Kai
Thompson, Sheryl
Vaillancourt, Helene
Village, Danika
Vining, Jim
Walker, Stacy
Wells, Trevor
Wilson, Ray
Young, Bill
PE
Cafeteria
ISP
English, Psychology, Family Management
Social Studies, English, AVID
Chemistry, Immersion Science 10
Math
Science, Physics, Chemistry
Social Studies, History
FSL, Immersion
ISP
Science, Math
Bi, Chem, Physics, Math
PE, Grad Transition
LA/SDC
Auto, Metal
English, Drama, Musical Theatre
Counselling, Grad
Flex
WW, Drafting, Intro. Trades, Ace-It Carpentry
Grad Transition, Counselling, PE
Art, VA3D
LA/SDC, Peer Support
Co-op, Planning, Ace-It, Work Experience
Earth Science, English, Psychology, Planning
English
Spanish, Law, Psychology
Library
Planning
English, Writing, Planning, Aboriginal Support
ESL
Video Productions, English, Leadership
Art, Planning 10
Biology, CIT
Kwakwalla
Immersion, FSL
English
Band, Social Studies
English
Math
First Nations Studies, Tyee Program, PE
Music Comp., Animation, Info Tech, Math, Biology
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Clerical
Assmus, Wendy
Puritch, Andree
Goodwin, Kelly
Secretary II – Main Office
Secretary I – Accounts
Secretary II – Student Services
Educational Assistants
Binette-Wilson, Dianne
Borrie, Ronaye
Dowler, Jenifer
Lynn Erickson
Hart, Willie
Holmgren, Lori
Lahay, Laurel
May, Suzanne
McGinn, Debbie
Ringstead, Janice
Sacht, Karen
Sheran, Marie
Wadhams, Charity
Willems, Marcus
First Nations Coordinators
Henderson, Roberta
Roberts, Melanie
Custodians
Attfield, Dwayne
Hunt, Lyanna
Marsali, Astrid
Pallay, Dave
TBA
Computers
Ben Lee
Outreach Worker
Jeanne Gordon
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Who to See
Accounting/Petty Cash
Annual Report
Attendance
Announcements
Awards
Budget Allocations – School Budget
Budget Allocations – Non-Public, Fundraising
Career Programs
CIMS-Attendance, Reporting, Demographics
Counselling
Community Use – Facilities & Grounds
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Co-operative Education
CRDTA
Custodial
Examination Schedules
Extra-Curricular Athletics
Facility Issues
Field Trips
First Aid
First Nations Support
Furniture and Equipment
Graduation
Keys and Security
Library
Locks and Lockers
Lost and Found
Maintenance and Safety
P.E. and Gym Use
Photocopying
Professional Development
Results Initiative
School Success Plan
Student Leadership
Student Teachers
Supervision Schedule
Supplies and Consumables
Teachers on Call
Textbooks
Work Experience
Andree Puritch
Sean Toal
Counsellors, Admin.
Wendy Assmus
Gary Epp
Administration
Administration
Jeff Lontayao
Kelly Goodwin, Sean Toal
Jane Kolmatycki
Maralyn Lloyd
Andree Puritch
Ben Lee
Kai Taylor
Jeff Lontayao
Paul Stahnke, Rudi Kreis
Dwayne Attfield
Gary Epp
John Jepson
Administration
Administration
Diana Lontayao, Susanna Blakemore
Roberta Henderson, Melanie Roberts,
Administration
Jane Kolmatycki
Andree Puritch
Betsy Muir
Wendy Assmus
Wendy Assmus
Gary Epp, Safety Committee
John Jepson
Wendy Assmus
Rudi Kreis
Sean Toal
Sean Toal
Joe Shields
Sean Toal
Gary Epp
Andree Puritch
Andree Puritch
Wendy Assmus
Jeff Lontayao
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Carihi Rules and Expectations
1. Students must indicate an academic purpose – as demonstrated by the following
behaviours:
 Attend every class
 Arrive to class on time
 Arrive to class with appropriate materials
 Keep up with assigned work
 Hand in your own work
 Get help when you need it
2. Schools in School District #72 are “Closed Campuses” – this means that only
registered students are to be on the property. You are encouraged to meet friends
from other schools or other districts off campus. Visiting other schools during
school hours is not permitted.
3. Students on a “Study Block” – have the option of working in the library,
socializing in the multi-purpose room or leaving the property. ‘Hanging out’ in
hallways during class time is not permitted. Only grade 12’s on study blocks,
who are studying, may use the tables in the hallways during class time.
4. Carihi is a non smoking school. Students are not permitted to smoke on school
property or adjacent neighbouring property.
5. Students involved with drugs will be suspended and parents contacted. We may
also involve the police, substance abuse counsellors and/or the District Discipline
Committee.
6. Students who fight will be suspended. As above, the police and/or the District
Discipline Committee may be involved. We encourage students (and parents)
who suspect a fight may happen to contact the school BEFORE an incident
occurs.
7. All interactions at Carihi are to be conducted respectfully. At anytime an adult
may ask you to alter your behaviour or ask for your name. Students are expected
to respond promptly, audibly and politely.
8. Cell phones, pagers or any personal communication devices are not to be on or
used during class time.
9. Students at Carihi are expected to model language and dress appropriate to a
public school setting. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be asked to
change their clothing and/or sent home to do so.
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CARIHI CODE OF CONDUCT
In striving to create a positive climate that encourages learning and provides a safe,
orderly environment, the following are considered important:
1. That all members of the Carihi community treat each other with respect.
This means: being courteous to others
using appropriate language
treating others as you would like to be treated
obeying legitimate requests of those in authority
being considerate of pedestrians’ and motorists’ rights
refraining to engage in any forms of bullying (verbal, physical,
emotional, or cyber)
refusing to engage in any form of retribution
2. That Carihi be an accepting place and celebrates its diversity.
This means: treating others as equals regardless of ethnic origin, sex, religion, age or
ability, sexual or gender identity, race, colour, ancestry, marital or family status
demonstrating a caring for others
accepting and recognizing strengths and weaknesses
3. That learning is valued.
This means: allowing others to work without disruption or interference
completing assignments with thoroughness and with care
catching up on work missed due to absences
bringing all required books and materials to class
ensuring that only student’s own work is submitted
recognizing that learning takes place at different rates and in different
ways
emphasizing positive aspects
4. That regular attendance is essential.
This means: informing the school in advance of any absences
being on time for each class
being in class for the entire period
advising the school if leaving during the school day.
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5. That the property of others be respected.
This means: being caring and considerate of others’ possessions
taking care of the school building and equipment
ensuring a clean, litter-free environment
supporting efforts to recycle and use recyclable materials
6. That healthy lifestyles be encouraged.
This means: avoiding the use of drugs and alcohol (zero tolerance for drugs and
alcohol)
refraining from smoking (no smoking or using tobacco on school
grounds)
promoting good nutrition, regular exercise and adequate sleep
refraining from using weapons or bringing weapons to school
This code is intended to serve as a guideline for appropriate student conduct, (not all
behaviors are listed, and these lists serve only as examples) while under the jurisdiction
of the school, i.e., at school, traveling to and from the school, while at school-sponsored
functions whenever and wherever held and beyond these times when behaviors are
deemed to impact the learning environment of others.
Rising Expectations
Students are expected to comply with the Carihi Code of Conduct at all levels; however,
student age, maturity and special needs will be taken into consideration when
determining consequences to breaches of the Code. In general, students are expected to
demonstrate increasing personal responsibility and self-discipline as they move toward
graduation and to demonstrate learning after any processing as a result of a breach of the
Code.
Unacceptable Conduct
Any behaviors that contravene the above expectations and any Federal, Provincial and
Local laws are deemed to be unacceptable and as such will be subject to the following
consequences:
Consequences
Our work with students is intended to educate and inform. We work with students and
parents toward the development of responsible citizens within an atmosphere of
compassion, caring and understanding. Restitution and learning, rather than punishment,
will be the goal of all interventions. Behavior of students with special needs who are
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unable to comply with the Carihi Code of Conduct will be dealt with by appropriate
interventions. This may include time away from school in order to develop an appropriate
plan. Possible steps in response to unacceptable behaviors include, but are not restricted
to, the following:
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mediation
education and training
monitoring of behaviour
counseling
notifying parents
corrective and/or disciplinary action ranging from warnings to suspension and
referral to social services or, in extreme cases, the police
- other strategies designed to eliminate and/or prevent unacceptable behaviors
and any other remedies or penalties deemed appropriate to the particular
circumstance
Notification
Parents
The administration of the school has a responsibility to inform parents when students
seriously contravene the Carihi Code of Conduct. The notification of parents will be at
the discretion of the administration, but will occur in every instance where:
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drugs or alcohol are involved
violence or threats are involved
any criminal activity is involved
a suspension from school is deemed appropriate
School District officials will be notified
- with every letter of discipline and at the discretion of the school principal.
Police and/or other agencies will be notified
- as required by law or as dictated by the situation regarding student safety and
well being.
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SUPERVISION
Supervision is critical to maintaining a positive tone at Carihi. Supervisors need to be visible and assertive
in taking responsibility for their areas. Assume that the administration will be “on deck” as supervisors
for all breaks.
Supervision and Discipline
Supervision is needed at breaks and lunch. Teachers can negotiate with supervision
partners to split up the morning and afternoon breaks. For the most part an adult
presence is all that is required to maintain acceptable levels of student behaviour.
Teachers are asked not to ignore unacceptable behaviour or behaviour that contravenes
the Carihi Code of Conduct or Carihi Rules and Expectations. The kinds of behaviours
that teachers are required to respond to are: any activity that could be dangerous,
bullying, foul language, littering, fighting, smoking out of designated area OR smoking
illegal substances. Most of these issues can be dealt with as the teacher deems
appropriate.
Fighting and use of illegal substance MUST be reported to the office.
When students are sent to the office, consequences will be determined using the general
guideline of the minimum intervention to affect maximum positive change. Discipline
will be focused on restitution and personal growth rather than punishment. Strategies
will include (but not limited to) the following actions:
 Discussion with student, counselors, teachers, special service personnel, parents
 Assignment of tasks that contribute service to the school (ie. Clean-up, garbage
pick-up)
 Detention at lunch or after school
 Assigning specific work
 Suspension
 Referral to District Discipline Committee
 Referral to district and community services
 Withdrawal from 1 or more courses
 Withdrawal from school
In general, consequences will increase with severity of incident, or repeated noncompliant behaviours.
Fighting and use of drugs WILL involve a suspension
TOC’s and Exceptional Circumstances:
All supervisors are needed at all times. If for some reason you cannot make your regularly scheduled
supervision time, please arrange a switch with someone else. Do not just leave your slot uncovered. When
you have a TOC, make sure she/he is made aware of supervisory responsibilities. Please let Tom know if
your TOC will likely need help with supervision.
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Areas/Co-ordination:
The school is divided into five basic areas for the purposes of supervision. Each area has its own particular
needs; please be aware of the specific requirements of your area and be diligent in maintaining coverage. It
might be advisable for all teachers responsible for an area to meet and establish routines and guidelines that
will allow the messages to students to be consistent and predictable.
#1.
Gym and Fitness Centre: It is important that teachers maintain a presence in both the
gymnasium and the new fitness centre located on the mezzanine.
#2.
Wing A/Cafeteria: These areas have been combined. It is important the supervisor moves
through A wing and makes sure that tables in the Cafeteria are cleared as the students leave.
#3.
Wing E (Upper Hallway): Supervision in this area is straightforward with focus at the
intersection.
#4.
Wings B/C/F: For supervision purposes, these areas have been combined. Please encourage
students to leave the F wing during lunch hour unless they are being supervised in one of the
shops.
#5
Bus Turn Around: Teachers are asked to spend two periods of five days performing supervision
in the bus area from 2:50 – 3:05. These will be consecutive days beginning with the day listed
on the Bus Supervision schedule.
Supervision Schedule: 2011/2012
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Gym/Fitness Centre
Barnes
Desrochers
Jepson
Wilson
J. Lontayao
11:25
11:40
11:55
Monday
A Wing/Cafeteria
B Wing/C Wing/F Wing
E Wing/Library
Demerse
Longway
Taylor
Demerse
Longway
Deagle
Knox
Young
Deagle
Tuesday
A Wing/Cafeteria
B Wing/C Wing/F Wing
E Wing/Library
Vining
Hay
Taylor
Hayduk
Hay
McMonagle
Hayduk
Crucil
Peake
Wednesday
A Wing/Cafeteria
B Wing/C Wing/F Wing
E Wing/Library
Kreis
Wells
Kirk
Kreis
Wells
Chabot
Admn
Stahnke
Chabot
Thursday
A Wing/Cafeteria
B Wing/C Wing/F Wing
E Wing/Library
Cottingham Shields
Cassidy
Cassidy
Pisterzi
Pisterzi
Friday
A Wing/Cafeteria
B Wing/C Wing/F Wing
E Wing/Library
McKenzie Vaillancourt Vaillancourt
Dunsmore Laird
Laird
D. Lontayao Knight
Knight
Shields
Moxam
McKenzie
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Bus Supervision Schedule: 2011/2012
Week Beginning
Supervisors
September
Admin/
Wilson/Pisterzi
Knight/Desrochers
Cassidy/Klein
McKenzie/J. Lontayao
Shields/Hay
Taylor/Longeway
TBA #1/Vaillancourt
Jepson/Cowan
Chabot /Admin
Barnes/Demerse
Moxam/McMonagle
Laird/(Bautz/Grant)
Hayduk/Wells
Blakemore/Young
(Village/Walker)/Kirk
Pisterzi/Kreis
Deagle/Stahnke
Cassidy/Wilson
D. Lontayao/Knight
Desrochers/Vining
McKenzie/Peake
J. Lontayao/Shields
Hay/Taylor
Barnes/TBA #1
Vaillancourt/Wells
Cowan/Chabot
Demerse/Hayduk
TBA #5/Moxam
McMonagle/Laird
(Grant/Bautz)/(Village/Walker)
Vining/Blakemore
Young/Kirk
Kreis/Longeway
D. Lontayao/Deagle
Jepson/Stahnke
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
5th
12th
19th
26th
3rd
10th
17th
24th
31st
7th
14th
21st
28th
5th
13th
2nd
9th
16th
30th
6th
13th
20th
27th
5th
12th
19th
26th
16th
23rd
30th
7th
14th
21st
28th
4th
11th
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Carihi Harassment Policy
Preamble
Carihi is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is safe,
respectful, welcoming and free from harassment. Implementation of this policy will
involve informing staff, students and parents of its contents and recommended processes.
In general this policy will allow for timely and thorough investigations of all reported
incidents and outline a specific protocol for staff and students to follow when faced with
an incident or allegation. Procedures for reporting, investigating and remediating are
included.
CONSEQUENCES WILL BE DETERMINED UNDER THE GUIDING
PRINCIPLE: That our work with students is intended to educate and inform. We
work with students and parents toward the development of responsible citizens
within an atmosphere of compassion, caring and understanding. Restitution and
learning, rather than punishment, will be the goal of all interventions.
Carihi school is committed to providing a learning environment that is free from
harassment. The administration and staff of the school consider any form of harassment
to be a serious matter and will take appropriate action to eliminate harassment from the
school. This will include consequential action for the harasser.
This policy, (regulations and procedures) is adapted from the district harassment policy
and pertains to incidents involving students only. Other instances of harassment are
covered under School Board Policy G-15.
Harassment Defined: Any unwelcome conduct or comment that has the potential to
offend, hurt or create a hostile, intimidating environment made by a person who knows,
or ought to know such behaviour is unwelcome.
Examples of harassment include, but are not limited to:
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Unwanted physical contact or threats of same
Teasing, name calling or belittling
Suggestive or offensive comments
Display of material or graffiti which is degrading or otherwise offensive
Conduct or comments that have the effect of creating an offensive environment
which include but are not limited by the following examples:
any comments that are: sexist, racist, disrespectful of any group or individual
Jokes with content or overtones that cause offence or embarrassment
Ib. Sexual Harassment Defined: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual
favours, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, especially when such
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conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive situation
and/or environment.
Can be part of any of the above situations and:
 Gestures emphasizing sexuality, sexual identity or sexual orientation
 Display of material or graffiti that is sexually explicit
 Jokes with sexual content
Responsibility: Administrative officers have the responsibility to create and maintain
an environment free from harassment and to investigate and report any allegation.
Confidentiality: Allegations of harassment, especially sexual harassment, often involve
sensitive disclosures. To protect the interests of both the complainant and the alleged
harasser(s), strict confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigative,
reporting and punitive processes.
Reporting: Reports of harassment will be dealt with in a fair, and timely manner. All
staff and students will be advised of this policy and their rights and obligations under it.
At the discretion of the administration, parents or guardians of students will be notified in
the event that students are named in a harassment allegation.
Staff and students are required to report all incidents of harassment without fear of
reprisal. Retaliation against any individual for reporting harassment will not be tolerated.
An information session will be offered to students about this policy by members of
Student Voice and will be repeated annually.
PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING, INVESTIGATING AND REMEDIATING:
1.
The commencement of these procedures will not prejudice a student’s (or parent’s
or guardian’s) right to access other remedies. These remedies may include discussion of
the complaint with an officer of the B.C. Council of Human Rights or, if the matter is
perceived to be of a criminal nature, seeking the advice of the police, rather than or in
addition to seeking remedies through the school.
2.
Students are encouraged to bring their complaint to a trusted teacher, counsellor
or other adult in the building – including directly to the administration. The teacher,
counsellor or other adult is required to bring this situation to the attention of the
administration for consultation about further process.
3.
Consequences: Our work with students is intended to educate and inform. We
work with students and parents toward the development of responsible citizens within an
atmosphere of compassion, caring and understanding. Restitution and learning, rather
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than punishment, will be the goal of all interventions. Possible steps will include, but are
not restricted to, the following:
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discrete investigation of the allegations
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decision as to further steps which could include:
- mediation to facilitate resolution - where both parties agree
- education and training – including skills for personal response
- monitoring of behaviour
- continued counselling of both parties – usually separately
- notifying parents
- corrective and/or disciplinary action ranging from warnings to suspension and
referral to social services or, in extreme cases, the police
- Other strategies designed to eliminate and/or prevent harassment; and any other
remedies or penalties deemed appropriate to the particular circumstances.
Textbooks
Textbooks are centrally issued; Wendy and Cindy are the contacts for textbooks.
Teachers need to prepare to teach the first three days of each semester without
textbooks so that we can minimize the loss that occurs as students change classes. Once
course changes are finished, teachers arrange for textbooks through a sign-up sheet on
Wendy’s desk.
Students who have outstanding textbooks – or other – debts to the school will not be
issued more textbooks until their debts are taken care of. This can be a problem for
teachers who may need to have students share in class for a week or so. The
administration will work with students and their families to find ways to clear debts. If
you have extenuating circumstances with regards to textbooks please see Gary or Tom.
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Teacher Strategies that Promote Student Engagement
Teachers promote student engagement when they design work
characterized by the following properties:
a) the work or activity is product focused;
b) the standards for assessing the product or products associated
with the activity are clear to students and the students find them
compelling;
c) student are provided with opportunities to fall short of the
standards on initial tries without suffering adverse consequences;
d) the work is designed so that student performances are affirmed;
e) the work is designed so that affiliation with others is encouraged
and supported;
f) novelty and variety are present in the task structure;
g) the work is designed so that students have choice in what they
do, although this does not mean they have choice in what they
learn;
h) the tasks have a sense of realness and authenticity about them;
i) knowledge and information are integrated as opposed to
segmented; and
j) the content is rich and significant.
Phil Schlecty
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Attributes of a successful student:
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Intrinsically motivated curious, takes risks, and is a confident learner
Good interpersonal skills, cooperative skills, and shows empathy
Is involved in and contributes to the learning community
Is metacognitive or on the road to understanding own learning.
Attributes of a successful teacher:
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Cares about students
Is a life-long learner who strives for continuous improvement
Good interpersonal skills, team/collaborative skills, communication skills,
shows empathy, and is able to establish positive relationships
Has a good repertoire of instructional skills, is an expert classroom manager,
and is flexible
Feels valued and influential.
Attributes of a successful school:
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Has a clear mission statement of core values which are understood by staff,
students and parents
Has a good environment: safe, caring, supportive, fun, a “people place”
Has strong student and parent involvement with good communication lines to
the community
Supports and encourages the professional growth of all staff
Is well organized
The AO is a good manager as well as an instructional leader
Honors the diversity within the building
Attribute of a successful district:
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Has clearly defined goals/mission and an action plan to get there
Has a high degree of satisfaction among teachers, students, parents, etc.
Supports and fosters the professional growth of all learners
Focuses on student success
Develops the leadership capacity within everyone in the organization
Puts time, energy and money where it counts
Has strong communication links with the learning community
Strong leadership at the executive level which is accessible
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TEACHERS ON CALL
All T.O.C.’s MUST be assigned through the Automated Dispatch Service, 286-1330 or
on line at toc.sd72.net. See Gary Epp for a TOC package.
You may request certain teachers to sub for you, but there are no guarantees that the
request will be filled.
Please leave clear information for your substitute, including:
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detailed lesson plans
daily routines
class lists and/or seating plans
supervision duties (if applicable)
where to park
BUILDING SECURITY
Please be security conscious! This means being careful with keys and ensuring that
windows and doors are locked when you leave your classroom.
If you are coming into the school outside normal custodial hours remember to phone the
Answering Service (1 877 526-8221) after entering your 4-digit code. Use the sign
in/sign out sheet below the alarm switch. Set the alarm if you are the last to leave.
Not following proper procedures necessitates someone from district staff being called out
(sometimes 3-4 times a weekend) so please be diligent! Also, if the RCMP responds to
false alarms, there are charges from $100 to $150 imposed by the Municipality.
If you require a “School Security Number”, Wendy will arrange to get you one.
FIRST AID
Refer minor bumps/bruises/cuts, etc. to the main office for treatment. For serious
accidents, remain with the victim to render emergency aid and send a student to the office
for assistance and/or to summon an ambulance.
ACCIDENT REPORTS
Fill in an Accident Report Form (available at the office) for ALL accidents which result
in head injuries or in more than minor cuts and/or scrapes. If in doubt, fill out the form.
NOTE: If a staff member suffers a job-related injury, log the injury in the book in the
First Aid Room and advise the administration and Industrial First Aid Officer.
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CARIHI SECONDARY SCHOOL
CARIHI ATTENDANCE POLICY:
High absenteeism affects the individual’s academic achievement and interferes with the
continuity of coursework. Teacher effectiveness is also reduced by having to spend time
on make-up tests, make-up assignments and re-adjustment of lesson presentations.
Teachers using co-operative learning and group work in their classes find absenteeism to
be particularly difficult to accommodate. Students are expected to attend well, to keep
up with their assignments and to get help when they need it. Students who have trouble
with regular attendance will go through the above referral process. It will be up to the
classroom teacher to decide when attendance patterns become a concern. This will
vary from teacher to teacher and course to course. Consequences for continued poor
attendance will include the following interventions (not necessarily in the following
order) as deemed appropriate by the teacher, counsellor and/or administrator in
consultation with the student and parents (where possible):
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Make up lost time
Catch up on assignments – perhaps before returning to class
Bring in a parent to meet with teacher, counsellor and/or administrator. (Students
may be required to present a plan at this meeting to convince all of us of her/his
academic intentions).
Academic or counselling support may be recommended and arranged
Reduce number of credits (from 4 to 2)
Withdraw from the course. (When students are withdrawn from a course, they
may be assigned to the same class for a supervised study; assigned to the library
or Access Block or asked to leave the building during that class time).
Withdraw from Carihi to an alternate educational program
TARDINESS POLICY:
Students are expected to make every effort to be in classes on time. Tardiness disrupts
classroom instruction. Chronic tardiness can affect achievement and indicates a lack of
commitment to learning.
Procedure:
1.
Teachers are expected to discuss tardiness concerns with their students. There
should be consequences for students who are repeatedly late.
2.
If tardiness becomes chronic, parents will be informed in an effort to resolve the
problem.
3.
If there is no change, the student will be referred to the administration.
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FIELD TRIPS/SCHOOL
Any staff planning to take students on a field trip, please make sure that you have
completed all the necessary paperwork (see Field Trip Check List). All trips must be
approved by the principal.
Once the Field Trip Check list has been completed, please leave a copy in the office.
Blank Field Trip Check Lists will be available in the main office.
CARIHI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Trip Checklist
Sponsor Teacher/Coach:
________________________________________________
Additional Adult Supervisors: ________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Date of Trip:
________________________________________________________________
Destination:
________________________________________________________________
Time of Trip:
Departure: ____________________
Return: ____________________
Name of Class/Group/Team: _________________________________________________________
FOR OFFICE
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Field Trip Request Form
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Principal Approval
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List of students involved (separate list to Cindy)
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Itinerary (times, phone #s, etc.)
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Money that is collected (to Andree)
FOR STUDENTS/PARENTS
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Parent Permission Slip
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Detailed itinerary of trip
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Student/teacher permission slip
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Parent Drivers? Drivers Abstract ____ Copy of Insurance ____
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Transporting Students in Private Vehicles form
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ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
1.
First period attendance taken and submitted to Student Services office by 9:00
a.m.
2.
Students arriving after morning attendance has been taken are required to
sign in at Student Services before reporting to class. “Late” students are
not permitted to enter class without a late slip.
(Teachers are asked to deal with late students with escalating consequences
including parental contact and counsellor, school-based team or administrator
referrals.)
3.
End-of-the-day period attendance form submitted to Student Services by 2:00
p.m.
LEAVING THE BUILDING
1. Any student leaving the school during the school day for any reason MUST sign out
at the Student Services office. Students signing out must have an appointment card
or a note from a parent. A telephone call from a parent is acceptable.
2. Grade 12 students may sign out during a study block or may study in the library.
Loitering in or around the school or in hallways is not permitted.
3. Staff leaving the building – please inform the office.
Medical Alerts – Students
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By the end of September a binder with all those students who have a medical
condition will be in the staffroom and in the counseling area. Please take some
time to view this information.
Students with medic alert situations will be identified on GUI and hopefully
‘teacher connect’.
A list of our medical alert students will be circulated. This list will contain names
only, you will have to check the binder for further detailed information.
Parents of those students who are identified as Anaphylactic will be asked to
please supply us with an auto-injectors..
Before taking any students away from the school on a fieldtrip, please make sure
to check if they have any medical conditions.
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CARIHI EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE PROCEDURES
Limitations and Purpose
The procedures are designed specifically to reduce injury and to provide for safe exit
from the building. Response plans for coping with emergent situations upon exiting the
building will be developed on a district basis.
In the classroom:
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4.
if time, students nearest windows are to close window covers
students and teacher take cover under desks or tables
face away from windows
assume crash position on knees, head down, hands clasped behind neck or head
covered with book or jacket
5. count aloud to 60; at the count of 60 or when the quake stops, exit the building
according to fire drill procedures
In non-classroom situations within the school:
6. move away from windows, shelves and heavy objects that may fall
7. take cover under a table or desk, or in a corner or doorway
8. in hallways, stairways or other areas where no cover is available, move to an
interior wall, kneel with back to wall, place head close to knees, clasp hands behind
neck, cover side of head with arms
9. in library, move away from where books and bookshelves may fall; take cover
10. stay inside – exit only when shaking has stopped
11. in science labs and shops, extinguish all burners and close main valves if possible;
stay away from hazardous chemicals that may spill
Outdoors:
12. move to an open space away from power lines, trees and buildings
13. move to join their class on lower field
14. crouch down to maintain balance; be ready to avoid dangers
If an earthquake occurs during class change or breaks, students and teachers are to take
cover as described; then upon cessation of shaking, move in an orderly manner to the
lower playing field and join their last class in accordance with the evacuation map.
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CARIHI EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE PLAN
As in all situations of this type, we cannot be fully aware of what will happen or of how
people will react. This plan will provide some guidelines; however, it will be the
preparations and cooperation the teacher has established that will allow the greatest
survival of the students in their charge. Please take the drills seriously and impress upon
your students the need to behave appropriately.
In the case of an earthquake there will likely be no indication to you other than the
shaking of the earth. There is a possibility the fire alarm will ring during or after
the quake as wires are shorted or fires start. Be sure to wait until the shaking
stops before exiting the building.
You should have previously instructed students that those closest to the windows are to
pull down the shutters.
As soon as you realize a quake has hit, instruct students to drop and take cover (in the
manner you had discussed earlier).
1.
When the quake stops, given an all clear and check to see everyone is okay. If
there are trapped or severely injured people you will have to rely on students to
help you. Know who has first aid knowledge and choose them if possible.
Assign them to the injured people, then proceed to evacuate the rest of the class.
2.
Check to see the hallway is clear before instructing the students to leave the
building. If it is not, carefully lift the window covers. Clear broken glass as best
you can and take that route.
3.
Students are to move to the lower playing field away from the danger of falling
debris and remain there until instructed otherwise.
It may be awkward and difficult at the time; however, staff is to be responsible for
clearing the same areas as they are for fire drills. Take two students with you to
act as runners. If injuries dictate you should not or cannot leave, send two
students to search the areas and report back to you.
Have two students report to the secretarial/administration centre on the lower field to
advise us of any injured or trapped people. We will attempt to coordinate rescue
attempts and get help to you as soon as we are able.
Staff on the field are to help control and direct the students. It is unlikely we will be able
to hold the students if the quake is severe, but we would like to dismiss them in an
orderly manner. To do so, some advance information will be helpful.
Exiting the school: Teachers are assigned to clear the same areas as for fire drills.
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Procedures following an earthquake:
All students will be required to wait with their classes until the extent of the quake can be
determined.
If deemed appropriate, students will be permitted to leave after first signing out at the
information centre. (This is to save anguish and grief for parents or friends who may
come looking for them.)
The information centre is situation between the gym and the playing fields.
Students will be required to remain with their classes until the Community Emergency
Services Coordinator (or equivalent) provides instructions.
General Procedures Regarding Carihi Earthquake Response Procedures:
Drills to be held a minimum of two times each school year.
A committee will continually inspect the school for potential hazards.
Parents will be provided with a copy of the Carihi Emergency Response Plan (CERP).
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CARIHI FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES
When there is a fire alarm, or other dangerous emergency, the most important job for the
staff is to ensure that all the students are out of the building and that they stay out.
Evacuation Procedures
If there is an alarm follow these procedures:
1)
Make sure that all students exit your room. Unlock the doors and close them.
2)
Make sure that your students, as well as any other students who may be in the
hall, leave the building immediately out the closest, safe exit.
3)
As you exit the building, check that the people behind you are able to exit safely.
If you are the last staff member, double check that there are no students still in
your area of the building.
4)
Once students have left the building they are not to re-enter until directed to from
the lower field.
5)
Once outside take your class to the lower field. Once on the lower field they are
to go to their ‘A’ block teacher. (See Evacuation Procedure Map.)
Special Responsibilities
1)
The Counselling Office will clear the E Wing bathrooms.
2)
Teachers exiting by the upper B Wing doors will clear the C Wing bathrooms.
3)
Teachers in Room B101/102 will clear the A Wing bathrooms.
4)
Gym teachers will clear the change rooms.
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Evacuation Map
Tennis
Courts
Barnes
Kolmatycki
Gym
Bautz/Grant
Cassidy
Chabot
Cowan
Deagle
Demerse Soc./Rugby
Desrochers
Field
Hay
Hayduk
Jepson
Kirk
Klein
Knight
 Kreis
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Parking
Lot
Puritch
Assmus
Goodwin
Toal
Epp
Lloyd
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Cari’s
Infant &
Toddler
Center
Muir
Laird
Longeway
D. Lontayao
J. Lontayao
McKenzie
McMonagle
Moxam
Pisterzi
Shields
Stahnke
Taylor
Thompson
Vaillencourt
Village
Vining
Walker
Wells
Wilson
Young
Soccer
Field
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Lock Down Procedures
A)
CODE WORD OR Building Signal is given to begin Lock Down –
“This is a lockdown.”
B)
CLEAR HALLS of all students. (Note: Bring any students in the
hall near your room into your class whether they are part of your
official class or not. Make a list of these students and their
regularly assigned teacher/classroom.)
C)
CLOSE AND LOCK your classroom door. (Note: Cover the
window on classroom door.)
D)
INFORM STUDENTS that a “lock down” is underway. (Note:
Students will need reassurance that things are under control. Keep
students away from the door and off the phones. Answer questions
and let students know that their cooperation and patience will make
a positive difference in the situation.)
E)
NO ONE LEAVES the class/area. (Note: Depending on the
nature of the emergency, law enforcement personnel MAY come
to your classroom to evacuate you and your students. If this
occurs, follow the instructions given by the officer.
F)
NO ONE ENTERS the class/area except law enforcement or
administrative personnel.
G)
LOCK DOWN CONCLUDES only with notification from
administration or law enforcement. (Note: Most likely a PA
message “All clear”.)
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Interim Reports
Guidelines
Based on the feedback from last year the following guidelines have been established.
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All students who are at least 60% or less, or are not working to their potential
should receive an interim.
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The first interims of the year will be mailed home. Any other comprehensive
mark sheets will be given to the students to take home.
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Interims will be complete on GUI.
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All deadlines must be met.
Mock Exam Protocol
Carihi Secondary School
1. There will be 2 mock exam sessions. The Tuesday and Wednesday 2 weeks prior to
the end of the semester and 1 week prior to the end of semester.
2. The sessions will be 2 ½ hours in length, as per the following schedule.
8:35
Warning Bell
8:40 – 11:10 (2 ½ hours) Block A or B (No breaks)
11:10 – 12:10 (1 hour) Lunch
(warning bell @ 12:05)
12:10 - 2:40
(2 ½ hours) Block C or D (No breaks)
2:40
Dismissal
3. Students are to be kept in their class for the entire 2 ½ hrs. with no scheduled breaks
other than washroom. In lieu of the breaks the lunch hour will be lengthened and we will
have an earlier dismissal
4. Students should have other material or work to keep them occupied after their exam
has been completed.
5. The bells will be scheduled according to the above time frame.
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Carihi Secondary School
Exam Protocols – Rules and Regulations
What a student can / cannot bring into an exam
1. You may bring water into an exam, but no pop, juice, coffee, tea, or food.
2. No books or paper on or near your desk.
3. Bring extra pens, pencils, and erasers. Please use only black or blue pens. All bubble
sheets must be filled in with HB pencils.
4. No electronic listening devices.
5. No cell phones, cameras etc. If you have a cell phone in your bag make sure it is turned
off.
6. You may not wear sunglasses, unless you have a medical note indicating you are
required to do so.
7. You may only use approved calculators; please see your teacher for details.
8. If you wish a small good luck token may be on your desk.
9. All backpacks / bags must be placed at the back of the room.
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Carihi Secondary School
Exam Protocols – Rules and Regulations
Please read the following Rules and Regulations regarding exams. If you have any
questions, please discuss them with your teachers.
1. Students must be seated in their appropriate seat and row at least 10 minutes prior to
the exam start time.
2. Students may not leave the exam room until the first hour has passed (an
announcement will be made to indicate this point in time). Once you leave the room you
may not return to continue with the exam. Please keep in mind that other students are still
writing, therefore, you are to exit as quietly as possible. When you leave the exam room
respect others do not remain in the halls please exit the building.
3. If you need to leave the exam room for special situations, please raise your hand and
discuss your situation with a supervisor.
4. If you arrive late for an exam, your time will not be extended. All exams have a 3 hour
time limit.
5. If you are over 30 min. late for an exam you will not be permitted to write that exam.
You will then be required to meet with your teacher and an administrator to explain your
absence before any further action can occur
6. Make sure your name is on all test papers that contain answers. Failure to do so may
result in a 0 score.
7. Make sure you read all exam instructions and count the pages before you begin.
8. Do not start the exam until you have been instructed to do so.
9. During the exam you may not assist or communicate with any other students. If you
do, your exam will be confiscated and you will receive a 0.
10. If you are caught cheating on the exam, your exam will be confiscated, you will
receive a 0 and you may face further disciplinary action
11. Once you have finished your exam, leave it on your desk and leave the room quietly.
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Carihi Secondary School
Exam Protocols – Invigilators’ Responsibilities
In an effort to make sure there is consistency among supervisors, the following
responsibilities have been highlighted. It should be noted that there may be more than
one exam in the room at one time
1. Pick up the exams in the office 25-30 minutes prior to the start of the exam.
2. Distribute all exams, in alphabetical order according to the multiple choice
sheet, making sure all students have the correct materials.
3. Check to make sure all the exam packages are on the desks 10-15 minutes prior
to start time.
4. Allow students to enter 10 minutes prior to exam start time.
5. Check to make sure students have no books, paper etc. on the desks.
6. Make sure students are quiet during the general instructions announcements
7. Assist with sign-in after exam has begun.
8. During the exam, please circulate
9. Your primary focus is supervision. Please refrain from doing other activities,
such as marking, which may interfere with supervision duties.
10. If students need to use the washroom, a supervisor must accompany them to
the facilities.
11. Have students leave all exam material on the desk and collect all the exams in
alphabetical order at the end of the session. Return all exams to the office.
12. If any major problems occur during the session, please contact the
administration.
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