Junior High Handbook
2018-2019
Mission & Vision: Believinginchildrenascreative,curiousanddetermined.Wewillfosterwisdomthroughinspiredlearningand
cultivatefaithintheHolyChildthroughprayerandaction.
Motto: InspireIncredibleAction!
31SilveradoTerraceSWCalgary,ABT2X0K4
Phone:403-500-2130Fax:403-500-2330Website:www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/holychild
Email:[email protected]:@hchild_ccsd
Welcome Message WearesoexcitedtowelcomeyoutoHolyChildSchoolandtoallthewonderfulexperiencesofbeingpartofsuchabeautifulanddynamic,ReggioEmiliaInspired,learningenvironment!Our“ImageoftheChild”isonewhois:curious,creative,determined,authentic,inquisitive,resilient,persistent,inspiring,compassionate,fullofwisdomandcreatedintheImageofGod!Inlightofthisimage,wewillstrivetoengagestudentsthroughexplorationandinspiringuseoftechnologyinafaithfilledandjoyfulcommunity.Wearethrilledtobepartofagrowingschoolcommunity,inpartnershipwithourwonderfulstaff,supportiveparentsandenthusiasticstudents.AtHolyChildSchoolwehavecreatedaninnovativecultureofcompassion,integrityanduniqueness,wherestudentsfeelfreetostepoutoftheircomfortzoneandtakechances.Throughopencommunicationandcollaboration,welookforwaystocreateexcitinglearningopportunitiesinaschoolclimateandculturewhereeveryoneistreatedwithdignityandrespect.Welookforwardtocontinuingtoworktogethertoensureallstudentshavea“champion”toensuretheirsuccessatHolyChildSchool.“Startbydoingwhat’snecessary;thendowhat’spossible;andsuddenlyyouaredoingtheimpossible”-St.FrancisofAssisiRegards,ChristineGannonPrincipal
Patron Saint Thename“HolyChild”isoneofseveraltitles(e.g.,ChristChild,InfantJesus,Divineinfant)usedtorefertoJesusChristfromhisbirthtotheageof12.Attheageof13,JesuswouldhavebeenconsideredanadultaccordingtoJewishcustomandviewedasreadytobeginmakingdecisionsabouthislifeandtofindmeaningandpurposeforhislife.Jesushimselfidentifiedwithchildrenandtaughthisdisciplesto“changeandbecomelikelittlechildren…[to]enterthekingdomofheaven”(Matthew18:3).WearetoreceiveeverythingasagiftfromGodandbetotallydependentuponGodwhosuppliesallofourneeds.Wearenottoseekstatusandrankbuttobehumbleservants.Wearetobeteachableandunworldly.Wearealsotowelcomechildrenforwhenwedo,wewelcomeJesus.(Matthew18:1-4,Mark9:33-37;Luke9:46-48)WeseeintheHolyChild,therefore,specialattributessuchas,humility,obedience,faithfulnessandspiritualgrowthandmaturitythatwearecalledtoimitate.
Parent Responsibility Aspartnersintheeducationofourstudents,weappreciatethesupportwereceivefromourparentcommunitytoensuresuccessforourstudents.WearecloselysupportedinthisendeavorbyourprovincialgovernmentasoutlinedintheSchoolActfromsection16.2Itstatesthefollowing:Aparentofastudenthastheresponsibility
1. Totakeanactiveroleinthestudent’seducationalsuccess,includingassistingthestudentincomplyingwithsection12,
2. Toensuretheparent’sconductcontributestoawelcoming,caring,respectfulandsafelearningenvironment,
3. Toco-operateandcollaboratewithschoolstafftosupportthedeliveryofspecializedsupportsandservicestothestudent,
4. Toencourage,fosterandadvancecollaborative,positiveandrespectfulrelationshipswithteachers,principals,otherschoolstaffandprofessionalsprovidingsupportsandservicesintheschool,and
5. Toengageinthestudent’sschoolcommunity.School Act – Section 16.2
Champion Statement: Acornerstoneofourschoolsisthateverystudenthasachampion.Thateverychildhasaone-on-onerelationshipwithanadultintheschool,andthatthechildknowswhotheirchampionisandtheadultknowsthechildrenforwhichtheyareresponsible.
“Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection
and insists they become the best they can possibly be”
-Pierson, TED Talks Education, 2013
School Calendar/Bell Times Supervisionisprovided15minutespriortotheschoolstartbelland15minutesfollowingtheendofday.
Elementary Kindergarten Junior High
AM Entry Bell 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am
Classes begin 8:50am 8:45am 8:50am
Recess 10:29am-10:46am Nutrition Break 10:29am-10:37am
Classes resume 10:46am-12:09pm AM Kindergarten dismissal 11:24am 10:37am-12:09pm
LUNCH 12:09pm-12:49pm 12:09pm-12:49pm
PM Entry Bell 12:49pm PM Kindergarten Arrival 12:31pm 12:49pm
Classes resume 12:51pm 12:31pm-3:10pm 12:51pm-3:10pm
Dismissal 3:10pm PM Kindergarten dismissal 3:10pm 3:10pm
Office hours are 8:00 to 4:00pm **Supervision of students starts at 8:30am and ends @ 3:25pm, therefore please ensure your child is picked-up on time to ensure safety.
Homework Guidelines Thedistrictrecognizesmeaningful,carefully-plannedhomeworkcansupportstudentsuccessandbeacomplementarypartofastudent’soveralllearningprogram.Thedistrictalsorecognizes:
● Thepotentialimpactofhomeworkonfamilylife;● Therolehomeworkmayplayinsupportingstudents’self-confidenceasasuccessfullearner;● Thebenefitofadistrict-wide,balanced,reasonableapproachtohomework.
ThehomeworkpolicyisfurthersupportedbyspecificstopicsasoutlinedinAdministrativeProcedure364:
1. TypesofHomework2. GuidingPrinciples3. Holidaysandweekends4. Recommendedtimes5. Rolesandresponsibilities
Administrative Procedure 364 - Homework www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures
Electronic Devices GoverningthepresenceofanduseinschoolsofelectronicormobiledevicessuchascellphonesissubjecttotheexpectationsoflearnersunderSection12oftheSchoolActandiscoveredundertheCCSDStudentCodeofConduct(AP351-Sections16and17).Specifictoelectronicmobiledevices,thefollowingunacceptablebehaviorsincludebutarenotlimitedto:
● Actsofcyberbullying,harassmentorintimidation;● Breachesofdigitalonlinesafety;● Inappropriateuseofmobiledevices.
Eachschoolistherebyauthorizedtoestablish,sharepubliclyandimplementsitespecificexpectationsandpracticesaroundtheuseofmobiledevicesasacomponentofitsStudentCodeofConductandProgressiveDisciplinePlan.Allpersonallyownedelectronicdevicesarethesoleresponsibilityofthestudent.Theschoolisnotresponsibleforlossordamageditems.
Holy Child Electronic Devices Acceptable Use Agreement Electronicdevicescanbeavaluableeducationaltoolwhenusedappropriately.ThefollowingisalistofourelectronicdeviceexpectationsatHolyChildSchool.1.Iwillonlyusemyelectronicdevicewhenapprovedbymyteacherduringtheirclass.2.IunderstandImustnotuseelectronicdevicesinschoolcelebration/assemblies,washroomsandchange-roomsandthelunchroom.Iunderstandthatlunchtimeisatimetosocializefacetoface.
3.IwillonlyaccesssitesatschoolthatareappropriateandreflectiveofourCatholicvalues.4.Iwillneverusemydevicetorecordothers,unlessIhavepermissionfromateacherforaschoolrelatedassignmentorproject.Iwillnottakepictures/videosofstudents,stafforvisitorsofHolyChildSchool,withouttheirpermissionnorpostthemtoSocialMedia.
5.Ifastudentneedstocontactaparentduringtheschooldayduetoillnessoranysituation,thefrontofficestaffwillfacilitatethiscommunicationthroughthemainofficesothatstaffareawareofastudent’sillnessorconcern.6.Iwillberesponsibleformyownpropertyandmakesureitisinasecurelocation.Thecellphonemustbesecureinthestudent'slocker,bookbagorpocketandNOTvisibleorinuseunlessadvisedbytheteacher.7.Failuretocomplywillresultinthedevicebeingconfiscatedforeither:Theremainderoftheinstructionalperiodasperthediscretionoftheteacher,ORifturnedintotheofficeforsafekeepingthecellphonewillbekeptfortheremainderoftheschooldayoruntiltheparentscancollectitasperthediscretionoftheadministration.
District Internet Use Allstaff,studentsandvolunteersarerequiredtosigntheAcceptableUsePolicyformannually.Administrative Procedure 351 - Student Code of Conduct www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures
Student Accident insurance TheCalgaryCatholicSchoolDistrictcarriesabasecoverageforallstudents,however,asitisnotcomprehensive,itisrecommendedthatstudentsinvolvedinextra-curricularactivitiescarryadditionalcoverage.InformationoninsurancealternativesaresenthomeearlyinSeptember.Parentsmayopttopurchasestudentcoveragewiththeirowncarrier,butproofofcoveragemustbesuppliedbeforeastudentisallowedtoparticipateinanyinterscholasticsportsteams.EverystudentwhoparticipatesinJH/SHcompetitivesportsmusthaveasignedParentalAuthorizationtoParticipateinCompetitiveSportsformfiledwiththeschool.(ThisregulationincludesElementaryDanceworks)Administrative Procedure 531 - Student Insurance Programs www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures
Attendance Policy Section12oftheSchoolActstatesthatstudentsmust“attendschoolregularlyandpunctually”.Regularattendanceisexpectedofallstudentsexceptwhenillnessorafamilyemergencypreventsattendance.Wheneverpossible,parentsarerequestedtoscheduledental,doctororotherappointmentsoutsideofschoolhours.Teacherprofessionaldaysareanidealopportunitytobookthoseappointmentswithoutdisruptionstotheinstructionalprocess.Yourcooperationisgreatlyappreciated.Whenstudentsareabsentwithoutschoolbeingnotified,parentswillbecontactedthroughtheschoolautomatedabsencesystem,SchoolConnectsandparentswillbeaskedtocontacttheschoolregardingtheirchild’sabsencetheofficepersonnelattempttocontactparentsbytelephone.Thisprocedureisundertakentoensurethesafetyofourstudents.Whenparentsauthorizetheirchildrentoleavethecampusduringtheschoolday,theDistrictacceptsnoliabilityforthosestudentsduringthosetimes.Eachprincipalmusthaveproceduresformonitoringandaddressingirregularattendance.Theplanmust
involvetheSchoolResourceTeam(SRT)orcounsellorinproactiveproblemsolvingwhichcouldincludemeetingswithstudents/parents/legalguardiansandimplementationofanattendanceimprovementplan.Communicationbetweenhomeandschoolisessential.AccessinformationregardingExcusedandUnexcusedAbsencesinAP330.Administrative Procedure 330 - Student Attendance www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProceduresWhenastudentisabsentfromschool,parentsarerequestedtonotifytheschoolofficebytelephone@(403)500-2130ornote,priortotheabsence.Theschoolansweringmachineisonuntil8:00a.m.daily.Youcanalsosendanemailtonotifytheschool@holychild@cssd.ab.ca.Agoogleformisalsoavailableonourwebsitetoreportabsences-https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/holychild.ForVACATIONabsences,pleasecontactMrs.Gannonat403-500-2130. Parentsarerequestedtonotifytheschoolofficewhentheyknowtheirchildwillbelate.Studentswhoarelate,eitherinthemorningorafternoon,mustreporttotheofficeuponarrivalandobtainalateslip.Thestudentmustshowthelatesliptotheteacherwhoseclasshe/sheisentering.Arecordiskeptofalllatesduringtheyear.Studentswhoarehabituallylatewillbeassignedasuitabledeterrent.Parentswillbenotifiedifastudentishabituallylate.Parentsareexpectedtosign-outtheirchildfromtheofficewhenstudentsmustleavebeforeendoftheday.Intheeventofasuddenillness,parentswillbenotified.Studentwillbeallowedtoleavetheschoolwithawrittenpermissionfromoneoftheparents.Weareaclosedcampus.Ifyouarerequestingyourchildhavepermissiontogohomeforlunch,pleasecontactthefrontofficeforarequiredform.
Inclement Weather Whenconditionsreach-20Celsiusorcolderincludingthewind-chillfactor,itisrecommendedthatstudentsbekeptinsideforrecessorlunchbreaks.Finalresponsibilitytoprepareachildforinclementweatherbelongstotheparents/legalguardians.Administrative Procedure 133 - Inclement Weather www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures
Emergency Procedures Schoolsarerequiredtocompleteannouncedandunannouncedfiredrillandlockdownsafetydrillpracticesthroughouttheschoolyear.Thesesafetydrillsareintendedtogivestudentsanopportunitytopracticeprocedurestobefollowedintheeventofarealemergencyandtohelpthemdevelopconfidenceandself-controliffacedwithanemergencysituation.Researchshowsthatindividualswillrespondinanemergencythewaytheyhavebeentrainedtodoso.Pleasebeassuredthedistricthasemergencyplansinplaceandallschoolpersonnelhavebeentrainedinemergencypreparedness.Administrative Procedure 165 - Safety Drills Administrative Procedure 132 – Emergency Closings and Cancellations of School
www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures
Security Duringtheinstructionaltimesofthedayaccesstoschoolsisrestrictedtothefrontdoor.ProceduresforTOPPKidsBeforeandAfterSchoolProgram:PleaseusethedooranddoorbellontheNorthsideoftheschoolattheKindergartenEntrance.
Administering Medication Increatingasafeandsupportiveenvironmentforstudentsandstaffwithmedicalconditions,thedistrictdevelopsappropriateprocesses,proceduresandplanstoaddressmedicalneeds.Nostudentwillbegivenanymedicationunlessan“AuthorizationforAdministeringMedicationForm”hasbeenfilledoutannuallyandsubmittedtotheschool.
Students with Allergies CCSDschoolsarenot“Nut-Free”asweareunabletoguaranteethatnutswillnotbeapartofstudentsnacksandlunches.Althoughsendingnut-freefooditemsisencouraged,parentsmakedecisionsregardingfooditemsfortheirchild.Tosupportasafeenvironmentforallstudentswithallergies:
• Wetalktostaffandstudentsaboutknowingwhohasanallergyandaboutwhatourcollectiveresponsibilityisasacommunity
• Westronglyencouragethosewithallergiestocontinuetobevigilantaboutavoidingallergens• Weencouragefamiliestoavoidpackingfoodproductsatschoolthatcontainnuts• Weencourageasafeenvironmentforeverybodyinourlearningcommunity,byworking
togetherwithincreasedawarenessandsharedvigilance
Admin Procedure 316 - Identifying And Managing Students’ Medical Needs Admin Procedure 350 - Medical Cannabis Regulation www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures
Communication AllCCSDschoolscommunicatewithparents/guardiansthroughSchoolMessenger,anautomatedsystem,thatsendsoutemails,textsorphonemessages.Parents,studentsandteachersaretoestablishandmaintainclearlinesofcommunicationthroughouttheschoolyear.Ifconcernsarise,pleasefollowtheseprocedures:
a) Foraclassmatter,contacttheteacherfirst.Iffurtherdiscussionisrequired,pleasecontactanadministrator;
b) Foraschool-widematter,contactschooladministration;SchoolWebsite-Eachschoolmaintainsaninformativewebsitewherepertinentschoolanddistrictinformationandcalendareventscanbefound.Parentsandstudentsareencouragedtoregularlyvisitthe
schoolwebsiteforupdatedinformation.
Kindergarten-Grade6TheSchoolAgendaisaneffectivetoolprovidingongoingcommunicationbetweenparentsandteachers.Someschoolsandteachersmayusevarioussocialmediaplatformstoshareinformation.
Grades7-12BRIGHTSPACE isanonlinecommunicationplatformthatallowsstudentsandparentstomonitorhomework,gradesandutilizeothereducationaltools.Studentagendasarenolongercommonlyusedinjuniorhighschools,andnotinseniorhighschools,studentsareexpectedtouseBrightspacetoplantheirhomeworkactivitiesandmonitorassignmentduedatesandacademicprogress.ElectronicorganizersarealsoavailableonBRIGHTSPACE.StudentscancommunicatedirectlywithteachersthroughBrightspace.Parentsareencouragedtoreviewtheirchild'shomeworkandgradesregularlythroughthisplatform.ConsistentwithAlbertaEducation’smandate,thereportingprocessrequiresteacherstoensurethattheyeffectivelycommunicatetoparents/legalguardiansaboutwhatthechildprogressinrelationtotheprovincialprogramsofstudy.Schedulingofparentteacherconferencesthroughouttheschoolyearalsofacilitatesin-personcommunicationanddeeperconversationsaboutstudentlearningbetweenhomeandschool.MostschoolsuseConferenceManagertofacilitatethisprocess.Administrative Procedure 361.1 - Parent Teacher Conferences www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProceduresOurweeklySpursNewsisavailableonourwebsite(https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/holychild).Pleasecheckitfrequentlyforthemostup-to-dateinformation.Updatesandadditionalnotices,whenwarranted,willbesenthomewiththeyoungestoronlychildofthefamily.WeeklyupdatesaresenthomeelectronicallyeveryFridayannouncingactivities/remindersforthefollowingweek.Ourwebsiteisalsobeingupdatedregularly.
School Council Allparents/legalguardianswithchildrenattendingschoolaremembersoftheirlocalschoolcouncilandareencouragedtoparticipateincouncilactivities.Councilsusuallymeetonamonthlybasis.SchoolCouncilsareestablishedinallschoolsandserveasavehicleforparents/legalguardians,principalsandteacherstomeetandworktogethertowardscommongoals.Schoolcouncilchairsalsomeetwithoneanother,districtadministratorsandmembersoftheBoardofTrusteesatdistrict-widemeetings.Pleasespeaktoyourchild'sschoolprincipaltogetinvolved.School Council Handbook www.cssd.ab.ca>Parents>SchoolCouncil>Documents
Student Code of Conduct ThestudentcodeofconductensuresthateachstudentenrolledinaschooloperatedbytheDistrictisprovidedwithawelcoming,caring,respectful,andsafelearningenvironmentthatrespectsdiversityandfostersasenseofbelongingtosupportCatholicCommunitiesofCaring;andtosupporttheDistrict’sMission,Value,andVisionStatements.
Thestudentcodeofconductguidesourstudentsandstaffregardingappropriateandinappropriateconductandactivitiesasoutlinedinsection12oftheSchoolAct.Admin Procedure 350 – Welcoming, Caring, Respectful, and Safe Learning Environments www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures
Student Organizations, Clubs and Extra-curricular Offerings Toensureawell-roundededucationalexperienceforallstudents,ourschoolcommunitymayprovideseveralextra-curricularofferingsduringtheschoolyear.Thesemayincludethefollowing,allofwhichwillbefacilitatedbyschoolstaffandalignedwithCatholicteachings:
·FineArtsclubs· Dramaproductions· Musicclubsandbands· Socialjusticeclubsandactivities· Athleticteamsandactivities· Gamesclubs· Competitiveacademicclubsandactivities· Faithgroupsandactivities· VoluntarystudentorganizationsoractivitiesthatarealignedwithCatholicteachingsandpromoteequality
andnon-discriminationwithrespecttorace,religiousbelief,colour,gender,genderidentity,genderexpression,physicaldisability,mentaldisability,familystatusorsexualorientation.
Ifyouwishfurtherinformationaboutanyoftheseofferings,pleasecontacttheprincipal.Administrative Procedure 351 - Student Code of Conduct www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures
Air Rifles/Guns Thedistrictprohibitsstudentsfrompossessingweaponsorengaginginviolentorthreateningactsonschoolproperty,andatschoolsponsoredfunctionsandactivities."Weapon"meansanyobject,device,orinstrumentdesignedorthroughitsuseiscapableofthreateningorproducingbodilyharmtooneselforothers.Bythisdefinition,airrifles/gunsarethereforeconsideredweapons.Asitischallengingtovisuallyidentifytheseweaponsasairrifles/guns,schoolstaff,CalgaryPoliceServicesandtheRCMPwilllikelyrespondinthesamemannerastheywouldanactualrifle/gun.Forthesafetyofallstudents,staffandvisitorsintheschool,theseitemsarenotallowedonschoolpropertyoratschool-relatedactivitiesunderanycircumstance.AsoutlinedintheSchoolAct,studentscanbeheldaccountableforconductthatoccursoutsideoftheschoolbuildingorschooldayandelectronically(e.g.socialmedia),iftheconductnegativelyaffectsamemberoftheschoolorinterfereswiththeschoolenvironment
Progressive Discipline Plan: Studentswhoengageinunacceptablebehaviorwillbeheldaccountablethroughtheschool’sprogressivedisciplineplan.Consistentandlogicalconsequences,ratherthanpunitivemeasures,areimportanttosupport
studentsinmakingappropriatechoicesandhelpshapetheirfutureactions.Inanydisciplinarysituation,eachstudentwillbedealtwithonanindividualbasis,andwilltakeintoaccountthestudent’sage,maturityandindividualcircumstances.Aswell,parentalordistrictinvolvementmayberequestedtosupportschooldisciplineprocedures.Theschool’suseoftheprogressivedisciplineplanwilldeterminetheexpectations,consequencesandtheprogressionofactionstobetakendependingontheseverityand/orfrequencyoftheoccurrences.Atalltimes,teachersandadministratorswillusetheirprofessionaljudgmentinapplyingconsequences.Consequencesmusthaveapositiveeffectonthestudent’sjourneythroughreconciliation,eitherformallyorinformally,withtheschoolcommunityandthoseaffectedbythestudent’sbehaviour.Thefollowingconsequencesareprogressiveintheirdegreeofinterventionandwillbeenacteddependingonthefrequencyandseverityofoccurrences.Theywillbeappliedconsistentlyandequallytoallstudents,notwithstandingtheindividualdifferencesofchildrenandtheuniquenessofspecificcircumstancesandsituations.Progressivedisciplineisawhole-schoolapproachthatutilizesacontinuumofinterventions,supports,andconsequences,including:
● preventionmeasuresandinitiatives;● earlyandongoinginterventionstrategies;● strategiestoaddressunacceptablebehaviour.
Interventionsandconsequencesincreasewhen:
● theconcerningbehaviorispersistent;● theconcerningbehaviorescalates;● thereisaveryseriousinfractionofthecodeofconduct.
Interventionsandconsequencesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:
● informalconferences;● restrictionofprivileges;● parentconferences;● in-schoolsuspensions;● riskassessment;● suspension/expulsion(AP356);● studentredirection● BehaviourSupportPlan(aspartoftheLearnerSupportPlan);● involvementofInstructionalServicesandsupports;● involvementofexternalservicesandsupports.
Theprincipalmayinvolvepoliceindisciplinarymatterswhencriminalactivityhasbecomeevident.Whenpoliceareinvolved,theprincipalwillconductaseparate,parallelinvestigationattheschoollevelandprovidedisciplinaryactionseparatefromanycriminalchargesthatmaybeissued.
Suspension Seriousinfractionsofschoolexpectationscanresultinasuspension.Astudentundersuspensionfromschoolmaynotenterschoolpropertyduringthetermofsuspension.Asuspendedstudentmaynotparticipateinorattendanyschoolactivityorathleticeventduringthetimeofthesuspension.
Studentsupport:Supportwillbeprovidedtostudentsimpactedbyinappropriatebehaviourandtothosestudentswhoengageininappropriatebehaviour.Thisissignificantbecausewhilethestudentcodeofconductmustaddresstheconsequencesforinappropriatebehaviour,suchasbullying,italsoensuresthatsupport(notjustconsequences)isprovidedtothosestudentswhoengageinunacceptablebehaviour.Examplesofhowsupportcouldbeprovidedtostudentswhohaveengagedinunacceptablebehaviourincludementoring,restorativeprocesses,regularcheck-inswithteachersorschools’counsellors,counselling,etc.
Considerationofstudentdiversity:
TheSchoolActrequiresthatthestudentcodeofconductaddressconsequencesforunacceptablebehaviourandthatthesereasonableconsequencestakeintoaccountthestudent’sage,maturityandindividualcircumstances.Thespecificcircumstancesofthesituationandofthestudentneedtobetakenintoaccountwhendeterminingappropriateconsequences.Forexample,anydiverseneedsthatthestudenthas–whethertheyarephysical,behavioural,communicational,mentalhealth,trauma,etc.–mustbeconsidered.Theageandmaturityofstudentsinvolvedshouldbeconsideredwhendeterminingtheconsequencesandsupportrequired.
Field Trips Thedistrictarrangesforstudents/childreninthedistricttoparticipateinfieldtrips,tours,off-campusactivities,athleticeventsand/orotherexcursions(“fieldtrip”),which,intheopinionofthedistrict,havedefiniteeducational,athleticorculturalvalue.Thedistrict,throughtherelevantschool,willprovideparents/legalguardiansaFieldTripConsentformwhichshallincludethefollowingparticularsofanyfieldtriptwoweeks,ifpossible,andatleastthreeschooldays,atminimum,priortotheintendeddateofthefieldtrip:(a) destination;(b) arrangedsupervision;(c) date(s)andtime(s);(d) transportationplans;(e) associatedrisksthatshouldbehighlightedregardingthefieldtrip;(f) costs,ifany;(g) atelephonenumberthroughwhichadditionalinformationonthefieldtripmaybeobtained;and,(h) parent/legalguardianconsentandwaiverform.
Itistheparents/legalguardiansresponsibilitytoadvisetheschoolofanymedicalcondition(s)thatmayaffectthestudent/child’sparticipationinthefieldtrip.Parents/legalguardiansneedtounderstandthatanymedicalinformationrequestedwouldbecollectedforthepurposeofstudentsafetyduringfieldtrips,includingstudentathleticevents(whicharegenerallyconsideredtohaveaninherentelementofriskofinjurydespiteallsafetyprecautions),and,thatintheeventofamedicalemergency,thesupervisingteacheroranyoneofthevolunteerchaperonesmayseekmedicaladviceand/ortreatmentdeemednecessaryforthehealthandsafetyofthestudent/childandtheparent/legalguardianshallbefinanciallyliablefortheprovisionofsuchmedicalemergencyservices.Parents/legalguardiansshallagreetoreleaseandholdharmlesstheCalgaryCatholicSchoolDistrict,theschool,andtheirrespectiveagents,servantsandemployees,fromandagainstanyandallclaimsfordamagesorbodilyinjuriesarisingoutofthestudent/child’sparticipationinanauthorizedfieldtrip.thedistrictwill,however,beresponsibleforanyinjuriesanddamagessufferedbythestudentwhileparticipatinginanysuchfieldtripthatarisesasaresultofthenegligenceofthedistrict.
Parents/legalguardianshavetherighttoadvisethedistrict,throughtherelevantschool,inwriting,atleasttwoschooldaysbeforethecommencementofanyparticularfieldtrip,thattheydonotconsenttothestudent/childparticipatinginthefieldtrip,inwhicheventtheirconsentandauthorizationwillbeconsideredaswithdrawnfortheparticularfieldtripandthestudentshallnotbeallowedtoparticipateinsuchfieldtrip.
Student Support Services DiverseLearningTeacher:ThispositionsupportsclassroomteachersandstudentsinGradesK-12identifiedbyAlbertaEducationcodingandwithunidentifiedlearningneeds.SupportisprovidedinconjunctionwiththehomeroomteacherandwithintheframeworkoftheAlbertaEducationProgramofStudies.AkeycomponentofthissupportisthedevelopmentandimplementationoftheLearnerSupportPlan(LSP),whichguidesteachers,parentsandthediverselearningteacherduringtheyearastheydelivertheinstructionalprogram.TheLSPisdevelopedannuallywithparentalinvolvementandstudentinput,andisintendedtobeaworkingdocumentthatisconsulted,reviewedandadaptedwithallstakeholdersonanongoingbasisthroughouttheschoolyear.Administrative Procedure 214 - Special Education www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures SchoolResourceTeam:TheSchoolResourceTeam(SRT)isaschool-basedteamconsistingofteachers,diverseLearningteachers,andadministrationwhoengageinacollaborativeprocessforsupportingdiversestudentneeds.Throughtheprocess,theSRTteammayidentifylearningneeds,brainstormpossibleschool-basedstrategiesandsupports,and/orrequestadditionalsupportfromthedistrict’sInstructionalServicesteam.DistrictSupportServices:TheInstructionalServicesteamwithintheCalgaryCatholicSchoolDistrictprovidesacademic,social-emotional,behavioural,culturalandfaith-basedsupportstoteachersandstudentswithagoaltosupportstudentexcellence.TheInstructionalSupportteamincludesdistrictconsultants,districtcounsellors,psychologists,in-homefamilysupportworkers,interculturalandmulticulturalsupportworkersandmore.Pleasespeakwithyourchild’sclassroomteacherorschooladministrationifyoufeelyouoryourchildwouldbenefitfromanyofthesesupportpersonnel.
Student Assessment Grade6and9studentswriteProvincialAchievementTestsinMayandJune.Parentswillbeinformedoftheirchild’sperformanceinJuneandinthefall.InformationregardingPATswillbesentearlierintheyearandagainlaterwithdatesforPATs.FormoreinformationaboutPATspleasegotohttps://education.alberta.ca/provincial-achievement-testsBRIGHTSPACEBYD2LD2Lstandsfor“Desire2Learn”–aweb-basedLearningManagementSystemselectedtoprovidestudents,teachersandparentsaccesstocoursecontentandresources,studentgrades,calendareventsandotheronlinecommunicationtools.OurSchoolDistricthaschosenthisprogramasourmainplatformforonlinecommunicationbetweenschoolandhome.StudentsandparentscanaccessD2LbyclickingontheD2Llinkonourschoolwebsiteorvisitingthelinkat:https://dl.cssd.ab.ca/.
Studentachievementineverysubjectwillbeevaluatedthroughadiversityofmethodsineveryreportingperiod.Theresultsoftheevaluationprocesswillbecommunicatedtoparentsinaformalprogressreport.Teachersmaycontactparentsthroughouttheyearandadvisethemoftheirchild’sprogress.WeencourageparentsandstudenttoaccessD2Lonlinetocheckonstudent’sprogressandmonitorwhathasorhasnotbeenhandedinforevaluation.Studentswriteformalexamsattheendoftheschoolyear.Ingeneral,juniorhighstudentsareexpectedtoberesponsiblefortheirstudyingtimelinesandtopreparethemselvesonanongoingbasisforallsubjectevaluations.StudentgradeswillbereportedonD2Landreflecttheyear-to-datestudentsgrade.Gradeswillbecalculatedinacumulativewayasopposedtogradesbeingaveragedperterm.Thismeansthatstudentmarksreflectachievementonavarietyofassessmentsfromthebeginningofthecoursetothecurrentprogressreportcutofdate.Finalgradesincludetheyear-longcumulativeassessmentsandfinalexam.Astudentachievementgradewillbereportedasapercentage.ThemarkiscompromisedofabalancedsetofassessmentdirectlylinkedtotheAlbertaProgramofStudies.Themarkisnotbaseduponbehaviouroreffort,asthisisreportedseparatelyinaWorkHabitsmark.
School Fees InaccordancewithBill1allparentsofstudentsintheCalgaryCatholicSchoolDistrict(CCSD)areexpectedtopayschoolfees.Feesarecollectedforseveralreasonsandallowyourchildtoparticipatefullyineducationalenhancementsandactivities.Schoolfeescaninclude:1. Activityandfieldtripfees(coresubjects):Usedforspecialclassactivities,presentations,andfieldtrips2. ProgramsofchoiceandCTFfees(juniorhighandhighschoolonly)3. Extracurricularfees(juniorhighandhighschoolonly)4. Noonhourfees(elementaryandjuniorhighschoolonly)5. Optionalfees:Usedforschool/programspecificrequirements(suchasrecorders,yearbooksandgym
strip)TheschoolfeeschargedperstudentvaryfromschooltoschoolandparentswillreceivenoticefromtheirschoolinSeptemberofeachschoolyearoutliningfeeamountsandpaymentoptions.Theremustbeprovisionsateachschooltowaivefeesforstudentswhocannotpayduetofinancialhardship.Theseprovisionsmustbecommunicatedclearlyandexplicitlytoparentsandstudents.TheCCSDfeemanagementandonlinepaymentsystemisaneasyandsecurewaytopayschoolfeesfromthecomfortofyourhome.Paymentscanbemadebycreditordebitcard.Formoreinformationortopayfeesonline,pleasevisitwww.cssd.ab.caandclickthe“OnlineFeePayment”icon.Emailfeeinquiry@cssd.ab.caformoreinformation.Feescanalsobepaiddirectlytotheschoolbychequeorcash.Incasesoffinancialhardship,afeepaymentplanmaybediscussedwiththeschoolprincipalordesignate.Pleasecontactyourschooldirectly.
Lost or Damaged Books Studentsareresponsibleforreturningtheirtextbooksandlibrarybooks.Allbooksmustbereturnedingoodcondition.Feesmaybeappliediftheyarelostordamaged.Administrative Procedure 505 - School Fees Administrative Procedure 511 - School Generated Funds Including Fees www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures In June, students are required to return the same textbook that was issued to them at the beginning of the school year. Students who deface or lose textbooks will be expected to pay full replacement costs. Students who return books in a condition beyond normal wear will also be expected to pay the replacement cost.
School Visitors Anypersoninaschoolotherthanstudentsandschoolstaffisconsidereda“visitor.”Thisincludesvolunteers,parents,caregivers,districtpersonnelandthepublic.Toensureasafelearningenvironmentforourstudents,OccupationalHealthandSafetyregulationsrequireallvisitorstoreportandsigninatthefrontofficeuponenteringtheschool.Allvolunteersanddistrictpersonnelarerequiredtowearanametagwhileintheschool,includingthosewhoareattheschoolonaregularbasis.Student visitors from other schools are NOT allowed access to Holy Child School unless they are part of an authorized program and accompanied by a teacher or other responsible adult.
Volunteers Volunteersareanimportantpartofourschoolcommunity.Thesupportofvolunteersisbeneficialtostudentsandteachersandenablesschoolstoprovideopportunitiesforstudentsthatwouldnotbepossibleotherwise.Wevaluethetimeandenergyyouputintosupportingourschool.Theprincipaloftheschoolhastheresponsibility,inconsultationwithstaff,parents,andthecommunity,todeterminewhowillvolunteerintheschoolandwhatformeachschool’svolunteerprogramwilltake.Theprincipalisguidedinalldecisions,includingthoserelatedtovolunteers,bytheprovincialSchoolActaswellasdistrictpolicies,regulationsandpractices.Itisexpectedthatallschoolswillhaveavolunteerhandbookandwillensureallvolunteersattendanannualorientationpriortoservice.IndevelopingtheirschoolspecificVolunteerHandbook,principalswillusethisguidelineandattacheddocuments.Volunteerstakingpartinovernightfieldtripsand/orvolunteercoachingmusthaveacurrentpolicesecurityclearance.Thismustbeupdatedeverythreeyears.HolyChildSchoolwilloffer2volunteerorientationmeetingsduringthefirstParent-TeacherConferencesinSeptember.Ifyouareunabletoattendoneofthesesessions,wealsoofferanonlineoption.Theonlineoptionisasfollows:1.ViewtheVolunteerOrientationPowerPoint2.ReadandCompletetheattachedformspackage.3.SubmityouranswerstotheOn-lineVolunteerOrientation
4.Quiz.(https://goo.gl/forms/MzdRd61xWDAfjxAX2)5.Bringyourcompletedformstotheofficepriortoyourscheduledvolunteeropportunity.6.Yourquizresponseswillbereviewedtoensureyouhaveacquiredtheknowledgetoappropriatelyandsafelysupportourstudentsinavolunteercapacity.Administrative Procedure 490 - Volunteers in Schools www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures Volunteer Handbook www.cssd.ab.ca>Parents>Documents
School Phone Use Shouldanemergencyoccuroranurgentneedariseandyouwishtocontactyourchild,thenwewillcallyourchildtotheofficetospeaktoyou.Thisway,weareassuredthatcriticalmessagesdonotgoastray.Shouldthestudenthaveanurgentreasontocontacttheparent,theteacherandofficestaffwillbehappytofacilitatetheuseoftheschooltelephone.Pleasenotethattheschoolphoneistobeusedforurgentmattersonlyandisnottobeusedtoarrangeplaydatesorotherextracurricularactivities.Theseshouldbearrangedathomebetweentheparentsandthestudentsbeforeorafterschooltimes.
Lost and Found EachschoolhasaLostandFoundareawherestudentsandparentsmayfindmissingitems,pleasecontacttheofficeforitslocation.Studentsshouldrefrainfrombringingvaluables,collectiblesandlargesumsofmoneytoschool.Theschoolcannotberesponsibleforlostorstolenitems.Smallitemssuchasringsandcalculatorscanbereclaimedatthemainoffice.LargeritemswillbeinthedesignatedLost&Foundarea.Everyyearmanyarticlesarenotclaimed.FollowingParent-TeacherInterviewtimesandattheendoftheyear,anyunclaimeditemswillbegiventoacharitableorganizationordiscarded.Weaskthatyoulabelallitems:runners,gymclothes,winterboots,lunchkits,binders,jackets,mitts,etc.
Transportation KindergartentoGrade6:Studentsmustresidewithintheschoolboundariesandliveatleast1.2kilometersfromtheschooltobeeligibleforcharterbusing.Districtpolicystatesthatstudentsmusthavecompletedatransportationapplicationformandhavemadearrangementswiththeschoolforpaymentbeforetheywillbepermittedtoridethebus.Studentswhoresidefurtherthan2.4kilometersfromtheirdesignatedschoolmustcompleteatransportationapplicationformbutarenotrequiredtopaytransportationfees.Theschooldoesnothavetheabilitytochangeroutesorcreatestops.PleasecontacttheschooltocompleteaTransportationChangeRequestform.DuringunpredictableweatherconditionspleaseconsulttheMySchoolBusAPP.JuniorHigh/SeniorHighStudents:StudentsintheCityofCalgaryresiding2.4kilometersormorefromtheirdesignatedschoolareeligibletoreceivesubsidizedbuspasses.StudentConductonBuses/Taxis(includescharterservicesandCityTransit)Studentsridingthebus/taximustremembertheyareaccountabletothedriverandthroughhim/hertotheprincipaloftheschool.ContinuedviolationofanyoftheruleslistedinAP351mayleadtothelossofriding
privileges,lossofbuspassortosuspensionfromschool.AP351PleaseseeAP560forfurtherdetailsonstudentsresidingintheRockyViewSchooldivision,programsofchoiceoralternativeschools,specialeducationstudents,specialcircumstances,andpaymentinlieuoftransportation.Administrative Procedure 560 - Student Transportation www.cssd.ab.ca>AboutUs>DistrictGovernance>AdministrativeProcedures
Parking Drop off and Pick up Location Toensurestudentandstaffsafety,itisimperativethatparentsfollowthedirectionsoftheschoolregardingpickup/dropoffanduseofstaffparkinglot.Pleasedonotdropoffyourchildreninourparkinglot.Ourstudents’/yourchildren’ssafetyisofutmostconcerntous.Youranticipatedco-operationisverymuchappreciated.AllparentsdroppingofforpickingupchildrenmustdosoatourHug‘nGoarea.Pleasemakesureyourchildrenknowwhereyouwillpickthemupafterschool.Weaskthatyoupleasedonotparkorpickup/dropstudentsinourhandicapparkingspotatthefrontoftheschoolunlessyouhaveahandicapplacard.
Student Recognition JuniorHighAwardsCriteriaThisiscompletedeveryreportingperiod.AverageincludesALLsubjects.HONOURWITHDISTINCTIONAverageof90%andupNomarkunder80%All3sand4sinworkhabitsHONOURROLLAverageof80%andupNomarkunder70%All3sand4sinworkhabitsINSPIREDACHIEVERAll3sand4sinworkhabits
Lockers 1. TheCalgaryCatholicSchoolDistrict,throughitsagent,HolyChildSchool,provideslockersforstudentuse
andconvenience.Theschoolownsandcontrolsthelockers.Studentsarewelcometousethelockerstostoreitems.Ifpossible,lockerswillbeassignedtostudentsneartheirteacheradvisor’sclassroom.
2. Theschoolreservestherighttosearchastudent’slockerwhenthereisreasonablecausetobelievethatthelockerisimproperlyusedforthestorageofanysubstanceorobject,thepossessionofwhichisillegal,oranysubstanceormaterialswhichposeahazardtothesafetyandgoodorderoftheschool.
3. Inregisteringforandusingalocker,itisagreedandunderstoodthatuseofthelockerisatthestudent’s
ownriskandthedistrict,itsadministrators,schooladministrators,teachersandotheremployeesareNOTinanywayresponsibleforlossortheftofanygoodsorarticlesstoredinthestudent’slocker.
4. Allstudentsarerequiredtosubmittheirlockcodetotheirteachersoaccesstotheirlockercanbefacilitatedifrequired.Lockswithinkeyswillnotbeallowed.
5. Itisessentialthatcombinationsarenotsharedwithanyone.Valuablearticlesofclothing,possessionsormoneyshouldnotbeleftinlockers.Theschoolisnotresponsibleforitemsthatarelost,misplacedorstolen.
Graduation Requirements
ALBERTAHIGHSCHOOLDIPLOMAREQUIREMENTS
Completeandmeetthestandardsofthefollowingcourses: Credits
● English30-1or30-2● SocialStudies30-1or30-2● Math20-1,Math20-2,Math20-3● Science20or24orBiology20orChemistry20orPhysics20(orany10
creditcombinationofSciencecoursesthatincludesScience10or14)● PhysicalEducation● CareerandLifeManagement
1515101033
Subtotal 56
10creditsinanycombinationfrom:● CareerandTechnologyStudiesorFineArtsorInternational
LanguagesorPhysicalEducation20and/or30levelcoursesorLocallydevelopedCoursesorK&EOccupationalCoursesorRAP
● 10creditsinany30-levelcourseinadditiontoEnglish30-1or30-2andSocialStudies30-1or30-2
● ReligiousEducation15,25,35● OtherCredits
10
10
159
Total 100
TheHighSchooldiplomarepresentsthemissionandvaluesofourschoolcommunityandourschooldistrict.InadditiontotheAlbertaHighSchoolDiplomarequirements,allCalgaryCatholichighschoolstudentsmustcompleteReligiousEducationcoursesineachoftheirhighschoolyears(ReligiousEducation15,25,35).Studentswhoaresuccessfulintheserequirementsareeligibletoparticipateinthegraduationexercises.
Certificate of Achievement TheCertificateofAchievementisawardedtostudentswhocompletetheKnowledgeandEmployability(K.&E.)courses.Toearnthiscertificate,studentsmustcompleteaminimumof80creditsindesignatedcoreandoccupationalcourses.StudentsmaytransferfromtheCertificateofAchievementroutetotheAlbertaHighSchoolDiplomaroute.ThecreditsearnedinK&EcoursesmaybeappliedtoanAlbertaHighSchoolDiploma.Formoreinformation,pleasevisittheStudentServicesdepartment.
Graduation Requirements 1. Apotentialgraduatewillsuccessfullycomplete9creditsinReligiousStudies15,25,and35.2. ApotentialgraduatewillfulfillalltherequirementssetoutbyAlbertaEducationregarding
creditsinappropriateCoreGr.12levelsubjectareas,CTS,andoptioncourses.StudentsareexpectedtobepassingalltheirsubjectsrequiredfortheAlbertaHighSchoolDiplomaduringtheirGrade12yearbythetimeofthefinalgraduationlistposting.
3. StudentregisteredinDistanceLearningcoursesarealsoexpectedtobeatapassinggradeandonscheduleforcompletion.
4. Apotentialgraduatewilladheretotheschools’StudentExpectations.(Seesection:StudentCodeofConduct)
Note:● Administrationwillmakethefinaldecisionwithregardtograduationcandidates.● TherequirementstoparticipateinthegraduationbanquetandGrade12retreatisatthe
discretionofeachhighschooladministrativeteam.
Three Year High School Program TheCalgaryCatholicSchoolDistrictexpectsthatmoststudentscompletehighschoolinthreeyears.StudentswhomayrequireafourthyearofhighschoolmayremainattheirhomeschoolordirectedtoSt.Anne’sAcademicCentredependingonprogrammingneedsofthestudent.IfstudentsplantoattendSt.Anne’sAcademicCentretheymustsetuparegistrationappointmentinJuneorlateAugustbycallingSt.AnneAcademicCentre(403)500-2012.
Other:HighSchoolTopics1. Athleticcalendar/closedevents2. T.A.3. FLEX/HSRedesign4. Tutorials5. FinalExams/DiplomaExamsJanuaryandJune6. Studentsleavingschoolgrounds7. Cafeteria8. Spares/studyperiod9. Communityservicerequirements10. Studentrecognition/scholarships11. SummerSchool/DiplomaPreparation
Gambling and Games of Chance Studentsareremindedthatgambling,rollingdice,cards,andothergamesofchancearestrictlyprohibited.Studentswhochoosetoignorethisrulecouldfacemoreseriousconsequencessuchassuspension.
Visible IDs ItisanexpectationthatallstudentscarrytheirIDcardsalldayandmustbeabletoproducethemasrequested.Thismeasurehasbeenadoptedtoensuresafetyandsecurityforstudentsandstaff.VisibleIDisalsonecessaryforbookrentals,buspasspurchase,computeruse,purchasingsupplies,etc.
StudentsareencouragedtoleavetheirlanyardsandIDhangingintheirlockersattheendofeachschoolday.StudentswholosetheirIDmustpurchasenewcardsforacostof$3.00.LanyardsmayalsobepurchasedattheBusinessOffice.
Parking Thereisadesignatedstudentparkinglot.Studentswhodrivetoschoolmustusethisparkinglot.Donotparkanywhereinthesurroundingcommunity,infrontoftheschoolorontheeastsideoftheschool.Theparkinglotisnotanareaforsocialinteraction.Studentsmustleavetheircarspromptlyuponarrivalanddepartpromptlywhenleavingtheschool.Lunchisnottobeeatenincars,norisitappropriatetospendstudyperiodsintheparkinglot.Studentvehiclesmustberegisteredatthebusinesswicket.StudentswillreceiveaparkingpasswhichistobevisiblefortheSROandadministrationtosee.