General Information

Outside supervision of students is undertaken by teachers and supervisory assistants (paid adults), according to the following schedule:

A teacher is on duty starting at 7:55 a.m., therefore, students should not arrive before that time as there is no direct supervision. As well, students are not to enter the school building unless given permission by a duty supervisor or teacher.

 Teachers are on duty during recess both for "in days" due to weather, and outside on regular days. At lunchtime, adult supervisors monitor the classrooms while students eat their lunch (12:00 - 12:20). Any problems that arise during this time are reported to the classroom teacher or administrators.

 Classes are organized based upon all available information relating to student progress. We endeavour to place students in the most appropriate instructional group.

We follow District guidelines regarding student dress. Inappropriate styles which make the wearer look unsightly or conspicuous so as to disrupt learning, are prohibited (e.g. midriff baring/revealing, drug/alcohol related, inappropriate language). Students wearing unacceptable clothing will be given a school shirt to wear for the day and reminded not to wear unacceptable clothing to school.

 Many students eat lunch at school and responsible behaviour is expected. Our Pizza Program is offered on Thursdays on a pre-ordered basis. Our PAC also offers one Hot Lunch per month. Five adults supervise the hallways and classrooms during lunchtime. Student monitors assist in classrooms, Grades 1-4. Students who bring lunch are expected to remain on the property. Students who would normally eat lunch at school and who need to leave the school grounds for any reason must have a note from home giving them permission to do so.  They are also required to sign in and out at the office.

 Students requiring medication for special circumstances, (e.g. allergies, migraines) must have a Request for Administration of Medication Form signed by a doctor and kept on file in the office. Two epipens are required for anaphylactic students. An authorized person will then be allowed to administer the required medication. Otherwise, no drug or remedy will be supplied to students (in particular, aspirin or any similar substances).

Students may use the phone only with the permission of the teacher and only for legitimate reasons. ( arranging to visit a friend’s house should be done before coming to school).

Students are discouraged from bringing expensive ipods, toys, games, electronics, etc. to school because of the possibility of damage or theft. Every personal item a student has at school should be properly labeled.

The listed items are acceptable means for students to get to school. However, on school days between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, these items are not to be ridden (or used) on the school grounds.

REPORTING TO PARENTS
Our District requires that students' progress be reported to parents five times yearly.  Three of these reports must be formal, and in writing.  These reports come home in November, March and June.
In these reports students in grades 6 receive comments, letter, and effort grades (unless on an Individual Education Plan).  Students in kindergarten to grade five receive comments only.
These are two other informal reports to parents per year.  These can be done in writing, by telephone, or by appointment.  It is the teacher's responsibility to contact the parent when reporting informally, and to log the activity in writing.
Teachers are available to discuss their students' progress at anytime during the school year.  Just contact your child's teacher by note or by phone to arrange an appointment.