High School 101 for Parents/Guardians &

Students

KEYS TO SUCCESS

Attending

Being on time

Participating

Avoiding conflict

ATTENDANCE

Perfect Attendance - Book appointments after school or at lunch.

Student Absence – Parent/Guardian must call the main office before 8:15 am –refer to Attendance Policy in the Start Up Guide.

Daytime Appointments – Send a note – students must sign out in the main office.

Extended Absence – Complete an Extended Absence form and contact your teen’s teachers to get homework.

Planned Absences – Your teen should inform his/her teachers prior to the date of absence.

Sports or Other School Activities – Students should inform teachers well in advance of absences.

Exams – Do not book holidays in January and June!

YOUR TIMETABLE

COMMUNICATION

Weekly e-bulletinSummative attendance report – report

discrepancies to the classroom teacherTeacher communication – e-mail/

TeachAssist/telephoneSchool signSchool LCD screensSchool website Synervoice

DRESS CODE

No revealing clothing

No T-shirts with inappropriate slogans

No hats, or bandanas

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VALUABLES

Leave valuables (e.g. money, headphones, electronic devices – tablets) at home.

The school does not take responsibility for lost or stolen articles.

Students should not leave expensive items in lockers or change rooms.

Students should not share their locker combinations.

HOMEWORK

Expect. 1-2 hours of homework per day.

Establish a routine. Set a regular time and stick to it.

Set the mood. Ensure the room is quiet, well lit with supplies nearby.

Remove distractions. Turn off the TV., use Internet wisely and avoid social phone calls during homework time.

ASSIGNMENTS

Write due dates in their personal agendas.

“I FORGOT that the assignment was due,” is not an acceptable excuse.

Set up a schedule to complete work on time and not at the last minute!

Review completed assignments to ensure that all requirements have been met.

Encourage your teen to share returned assignments so you can review the teacher's comments together.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

40 Hours of community involvement is a graduation requirement

Start today!

TEXTBOOKS

You are responsible for the textbooks assigned to you

Take good care of your textWrite your name in your textbooks

and on the textbook cardMid-semester checks of books will

take place in all classesReturn your textbooks during the

exam

EXTRA HELP

AHS teachers are available for extra help!

You should set up a time to meet with your teacher before school, at lunch time, or after school.

Be sure to keep your appointment.

The Student Success teacher provides intensive support to students who are at risk.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Acceptable Use Agreement

• Will be reviewed during homeroom

• Students review with parents/ guardian and return signed forms to homeroom teacher as requested

NO SMOKING

Under the Smoke Free Ontario Act, smoking is not permitted on school property

Supplying and sharing cigarettes is trafficking and it is not permitted

Students who do not comply with the law may be suspended and/or fined

RESTORATIVE APPROACHES IN YORK REGION SCHOOLS

RESTORATIVE APPROACHES

restoring and strengthening relationships is foundation to dealing with difficult situations effectively. Restorative Approaches helps to create learning environments that are:• Safe• Inclusive• Equitable• Respectful• Supportive• Caring

RESTORATIVE APPROACHES IN YORK REGION SCHOOLS

RESTORATIVE APPROACHES gathers

information leading to the understandingof an incident, what needs to happen next toaddress the harm done, and how to restorerelationships. The questions asked focus on learning from experience.

RESTORATIVE APPROACHES IN YORK REGION SCHOOLS

RESTORATIVE APPROACHES

Is a way of approaching relationships in a way that builds community. To that end, it has to take into account the strengths and needs of every member of the community.

CARING & SAFE SCHOOLS

Board Policy #668 in Guide to the School Year

Reviewed with students during homeroom

Students will review policy found in the Guide to the School Year with parents/guardian and have it signed

Return signed forms to homeroom teacher before September 8

SUSPENSION

A suspension may be enforced for the following infractions:

• Uttering a threat

• Possessing or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs

• Swearing at a teacher or a person in authority

• Vandalism

• Extortion

• Bullying

SUSPENSION

• Conduct injurious to the physical and mental well-bring of others

• Conduct injurious to the moral tone of the school

• Opposition to authority

• Truancy

• Violation of the appropriate dress code

• Intimidation

• Possession of a weapon

EXPULSION

An expulsion may be enforced for the following infractions:

• Possessing a weapon or replica weapon

• Using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm

• Assault causing bodily harm

• Sexual assault

• Trafficking in weapons or illegal drugs

• Robbery

• Providing alcohol to a minor

• Committing an act that endangers the lives of others

High School 101 for Parents/Guardians

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

DID YOU KNOW...?? When parents are involved in their teen's

high school experiences, students…

have higher achievement

are better adjusted

are less likely to drop out of school

INTERNET

Computers should be in a common area in the house and not in your child’s bedroom.

Limit the time spent on the Internet each day. Be aware of the websites your child is visiting. Ensure privacy settings are correct on Facebook etc. MSN and CHAT ROOMS – Parents should be aware of who

their children are chatting with and what they are saying. Walk by your child when they are on the computer to see what they are doing.

Safety – Any information or photos posted online are public and can be viewed and manipulated by anyone.

Report Suspicious Activity. If you or your child encounter suspicious or dangerous situations online, report them to your Internet Service Provider and local police.

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Encourage your teen to do his/her best in school.

Remember “personal best” does not mean “perfect” and learning is not the same as achieving high grades.

Teens need the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them.

Encourage your teen to get involved in AHS’s sports teams, clubs, or councils!

TIPS FOR PARENTS

Your attitude toward education makes a strong and lasting impression on your teen.

Help your teen set goals.At the beginning of each term, help

your teen identify three or four goals. Post the goals where they can be seen.

Make sure the goals are specific.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Check your teen’s calendar regularlyAttend parent/teacher interviews.

(October & March)Attend School Council meetings.Attend concerts, art shows,

presentations, sports events, and multi-cultural events.

FINAL COMMENTS

Encourage your teen to become independent.

Communicate - Encourage your teen to talk about school, social events, and his/her peers.

Friends – Get to know your teen’s new friends.

Bullying - Watch for symptoms that your teen may be a bullying victim. Be aware of signs such as withdrawal, a drop in grades, physical signs, or needing extra money or supplies. Inform administration immediately!

BE INVOLVED!

Most of all…....................

BE INVOLVED and ENJOY EXPERIENCING YOUR CHILD’S

GROWTH – socially, emotionally and academically!