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Student Life

Student Life

What do I do if....

I AM ABSENT FROM SCHOOL?

I AM LATE FOR SCHOOL?

  •  If you arrive before 8:30 am, report directly to your period 1 class. If you arrive after 8:30 am or at any other point during the day, sign in at the Attendance Office to get a late slip and proceed directly to class.

I HAVE TO LEAVE DURING THE DAY?

I HAVE TO LEAVE DURING THE DAY?

  •  Parents/guardians can also go online at https://go.schoolmessenger.ca to dismiss their child early from school. Please report to the main office prior to 8:00 am to receive a dismissal slip and to have your absence confirmed. If you return the same day, sign in upon your return.

I HAVE A PERSONAL PROBLEM THAT I NEED TO TALK ABOUT?

• See a Teacher, the Principal, Vice-Principal, a Guidance Counselor, a Child and Youth Worker, the Chaplaincy Leader or any adult member on staff.

I NEED TO USE THE PHONE?

• Use the phone located in the Main Office or in Attendance.

I WANT TO CHANGE MY TIMETABLE?

• Consult a Guidance Counselor in Student Services.

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I FEEL TOO ILL TO STAY IN CLASS?

• Ask for permission to go to the office. Arrangements will be made to have your parents/guardians pick you up.

I LOSE SOMETHING OF VALUE?

• Check the Lost and Found in the Main Office. Put your name in all your books and valuables. Do not share your lock combination with anyone. Never bring valuables to school or the change room and always keep your money on your person. Schools will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. Students who find personal articles or textbooks on school property are asked to bring these to the Main Office.

I LOSE MY LOCK?

• Purchase a new lock in the Attendance Office for a nominal fee.

I SUSPECT THEFT / VANDALISM / HARASSMENT / BULLYING / ETC …?

• Report the incident to the Principal or Vice-Principal immediately.

I RECEIVE AN OFFICE DETENTION?

• Detentions take precedence over any co-curricular activity. Students who miss a detention will receive two detentions. If they miss any further detentions, a suspension will occur for persistent opposition to authority.

I FIND A COURSE (OR COURSES) TOO DIFFICULT/ EASY?

• First talk to your subject teacher and your parents. Then make an appointment to see a Guidance Counselor in Student Services. You must have 24 credits before you may have a Study Period.

I NEED HOMEWORK BECAUSE I WILL BE AWAY FROM SCHOOL?

• Homework requests may be made at the main or attendance office for student absences greater than three days. Students are responsible for getting any missed work from another student or teacher when the absence will be three days or less.

MY PARENTS/GUARDIANS HAVE A CONCERN?

• Parents/guardians will address classroom concerns directly with the classroom teacher prior to contacting administration.