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Academic Policies
Specific School Rules
Learning Skills
A student’s academic ability is directly linked to how they approach their learning skills. These skills are valuable in any work environment and are
reported separately on the report card so as to highlight their seriousness and to allow teachers to evaluate students
strictly on their performance in attaining course expectations.
The Learning Skills categories and a checklist
of related behaviors which promotes the culture of responsibility follows:
Course
Load Policy / Timetable Changes
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Course Load Policy
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Students up to and including Grade 11 are expected to take a full course load. Students who have a study period are required
to use the period in a constructive manner. Students who remain in the school for their study period must work in the library or cafeteria.
Unsupervised leisure activities (card playing,
gym use) are not constructive uses of time; these
activities will not be encouraged.
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Timetable Changes
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Should a timetable change become necessary, a student should see their Guidance counselor
as soon as possible. Students are required to follow the existing timetable until all steps have been followed and the timetable
change approved.
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Dropping a course will be the last step in the remediation process and will
not normally be approved after the dates for course drops.>Courses not dropped five days
after the first reporting period will appear on a student's transcript.
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Police Protocol
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Police Services have the responsibility to:
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Enforce the Criminal Code of
Canada, the Police Services Act and Regulations, the Young Offenders Act, and other federal,
provincial and municipal laws and regulations
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Assist victims of crime
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Assist in the development of
young people's understanding of good citizenship
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Promote and foster a reduction of crime, both against and committed by young
people
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Divert young people away from crime and antisocial behaviour, and
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Work in partnership with the
school to support positive development.
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Missed School Days
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Students will attend school or scheduled school days and take holidays according
to the school year calendar. In the event that parents choose to take their child out of
school at times other than school holidays, the responsibility lies with the parent to provide
opportunities for learning. Teachers cannot provide detailed daily homework assignments that
replicate the missed school program. However, when students are away from school due to
a prolonged illness or injury, arrangements will be made with the parents to provide
support
Discipline
Information for Parents
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Transportation
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According to the St. Clair Catholic District School Board's student transportation
policy, secondary students are eligible to ride the bus unless they life farther than 1.6
kilometers from school. (For secondary
students, the eligibility distance is 3.2 kilometers.) Students
who live closer than the minimum distance requirement may be granted courtesy seats by the principal
in consultation with the school bus operator and subject to a number of conditions set out in the
Board's Student Transportation Policy 9.2
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Fog Days
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When dangerous fog conditions exist, morning busses will be cancelled. However, students will be bussed home after school.
The decision whether to cancel morning busses will be made by the bus
operators. Parents should listen to their local radio station, or
check the transportation web site at http:\\www.schoolbusinfo.com.
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Bus
Cancellations and School Closings due to Winter Storms
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Safety of students is the primary consideration when the decision is made to cancel buses because of drifting snow or icy roads.
On occasions when dangerous travel results in school buildings being closed, students must not
attend. However, when buses are cancelled but schools remain open, it is expected that parents
will determine whether it is safe to send their children to school. It is also understood that, should they decide to bring their children
to school, it is the responsibility of the parents to deliver them and pick them up at the end of the day at the scheduled dismissal time.
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Students who arrive at school on days when the buses have been cancelled will be met by teachers who are prepared to provide
instruction. If a majority of the class is present, the teacher will proceed with the planned program. However, on low attendance
days, activities will be rescheduled and students will be given an opportunity to review material,
practice previously learned skills or participate
in other meaningful educational activities.
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Attendance
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Appointments During School
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Illness While at School
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If your child becomes ill, the attendance office will call you at
home. If there is no one at home we will attempt to call you at
work. If we are unsuccessful, and it is necessary, we will then telephone the emergency contact person whom you have designated. A
sick student will not be permitted to go home without your permission. We recommend that a parent/guardian pick up the student at the school.
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Volunteers
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The St.Clair Catholic District School Board believes that school volunteers are
an important resource in supporting educational programs, and is committed to promoting and supporting
the involvement of volunteers within our school. The Board also recognizes the need to ensure the
safety and well being of all students. All volunteers who have regular contact with students
must complete a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Background Check before commencing their duties. Anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer should
speak to the school operations manager.
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Medication
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The use of prescription medication is discouraged at school. However, the Board recognizes that on occasion there may be the need
for students to receive medication during the school day in order to enable education of the student to continue. In order for
prescribed medication to be administered, parents/guardians must provide the necessary authorizations and
school administrators must follow the guidelines as outlined in the Board's Policy 3.5 Health Support.
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If injection medication is required, arrangements for the injections must be made by the parent or guardian. School personnel
can assume no responsibility for injections (i.e. juvenile diabetes requiring mid-day insulin). Board personnel will not administer non-prescription
drugs.
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Acceptable Use of Computers
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The St. Clair Catholic District School Board recognizes the important role of computer technology in helping students to learn
and communicate effectively. In keeping with its mission, the Board requires that all computers be used in a morally responsible and
legal manner. Students and parents must be aware that some internet sites may contain material which is inappropriate, offensive, illegal
or inaccurate.
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It is a privilege for students to access a school computer network and to receive
an internet or email account. The person to whom the account is issued is responsible at all times for its use. All user accounts
must be accessed solely to support the educational objectives of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board. Each year, all students in Grade
4 and beyond will be expected to sign a form expressing their commitment to follow the school's Policy
6.2 Acceptable Use of Computers, Networks and Internet for Students.
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Consent
Form for Use of Student's Names, Photographs or Work
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From time to time, the school and the Board receive requests from members of the media for permission to cover news stories
about our school or our students. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, we are not permitted to allow
the names of students, their photographs or their work to appear in these stories, without the written permission of parents/guardians. These same
rules extend to all publications produced by the Board and our schools, including the school newsletter,
the yearbook, the Board's system-wide newsletter and the Board and school websites.
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The Board as developed a consent
form, which asks parents/guardians of students under 16 years old to either grant permission for the release of this type of information, or
withhold consent. The form remains in effect through the student's entire career with the St. Clair Catholic District School Board, unless it
is revoked in writing.
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Parental Access to Ontario Student Records
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Schools are charged with the legal responsibility for maintaining and holding Ontario Student Records (OSR). These documents
must not leave the school office. Parents may have access to these records, however they are requested to speak with the principal
to arrange a time when they can review the document together.
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Custody
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In cases where custody is an issue, the parent will provide a copy of the court's custodial order to be placed in the student's
OSR folder. If at any time, the information contained in the custodial order is changed, the parent will provide a copy of the new order.
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Sacramental and Religious Instruction
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Religion is integrated within all aspects of the educational experience and that is one of the reasons we can say that Catholic
schools are "schools with a difference".
Parents, priests and teachers prepare the students to receive
Sacraments. All students must take part in religious instruction, celebrations and retreats, and will not be excused from participation.
We also encourage students to attend Sunday Mass regularly with their parents, as the Mass is the
very center of our worship.
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Diploma Requirements
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