Welcome back to returning students and a special

welcome to students new to our school community

Attendance

Regular attendance is important Call the day of any absence due to illness or

appointment (905) 257-3534 x 2008 If you become ill during the day, report to the

office-being ill in the washroom is not an acceptable excuse for being absent

If you arrive late – sign in at the office. Before leaving the school – sign out at the office. Otherwise you will be marked truant. Students are expected to leave the building by

3:15 pm unless they are under the supervision of a teacher advisor for a club or team activity.

Lates

Arrive on time to minimize class disruption

You must be in class before the bell. The day begins at 8:35.

Classroom teacher deals with first 4 lates.

5th late you must report to office and school school consequences will occur.

Signing in late at the office and not reporting to class will result in a suspension.

Detentions

Detentions will be issued for lates/truancies/uniform infractions/inappropriate behaviour in class

Missed detentions may result in suspension

Uniform

Ambassador of school so wear appropriately No hats or bandanas in the school at any time Closed toe/heel shoes – no boots Uniform shirts must be worn under the uniform sweater Plain white shirts only under uniform shirts No long sleeve shirts under short sleeve uniform Only McCarthy pants are allowed Shorts must not be rolled or hemmed HT sports/spirit wear is not a part of the uniform Detentions and suspensions will be issued for non-compliance Coats and non-uniform sweaters are not to be worn in the

school

Civvies

School appropriate clothing only (no club or beach attire)

Shoulders must be covered No hats (hats will be taken until the next Monday

afterschool without warnings) Skirts and shorts must be of modest length See agenda or school website for more examples Administration reserves the right to decide what

is appropriate

Lockdown Procedures

Take all drills seriously. They could save your life.

Remain calm and follow the instructions of staff.

Remain silent. If out of classroom – seek shelter or stay out

of sight Turn off all electronic devices – the school

will notify parents – call 911 if you have vital info

Smoking

Not allowed on school property – not even in a car

By-law officers will fine students found on school property over $ 300.00

2 day suspension for students smoking on school property

Chewing tobacco is a tobacco product and same restrictions and consequences apply

No e-cigarettes are allowed in the building or on school property.

Commissionaires

Extra sets of eyes and ears to ensure the safety of all our staff and students

Follow their instructions

Cars and Parking

Students driving must have a parking pass Drive safely in parking lot and surrounding areas. While walking, be courteous and look before

crossing. Driving is a privilege not a right. Student parking is in the half of the parking lot

away from the school Students parking in the wrong location or without

the parking pass clearly visible may be ticketed by bylaw enforcement and may lead to suspension

Garbage

Be respectful of school and neighbourhood

Clean up after yourself in cafeteria.

Hold your garbage while walking in the neighbourhood.

Recycle and compost!!

Food/drink should only be consumed in cafeteria and atrium – not in hallways or classrooms. Please put all garbage in either the recycling buns or garbage cans. Eating in the atrium is a privilege – don’t leave mess or it will be taken away

Food Allergies / Medical Concerns

We have students with life threatening allergies to peanut and other tree nuts

Do not bring any food containing peanut or any tree nut to the school

Anyone with a medical condition (such as Asthma, Diabetes, Anaphylaxis, or Epilepsy) that has not completed the necessary paperwork, please pick up the forms after the assembly from the main office. If we have your info and nothing has changed, there is also a form that needs to be completed – also, pick up from office.

Visitors

Visit your friends off of school property.

Plan your visits after school.

Lockers

Must be in locker assigned Property of school and may be searched at any

time. Leave all valuables at home Backpacks must remain in lockers, do not bring

them to the cafeteria or the classroom Lockers must be secured with a lock (the lock

must be appropriately engaged) Locks will be cut if a locker is being occupied by

someone other than to whom it was assigned

Hallways

Be respectful No students should be in the hall during

class time. At lunch, visit locker during first 10

minutes and last 10 minutes only Elevators may only be used if students

have an elevator pass issued at the office and cannot be used in the event of a fire alarm

Bussing

Extension of the school

Privilege not a right

Must be on the registered list to ride the bus

Courtesy seats not available until October 1 and only after being contacted by the Halton Catholic District School Board

Electronic Devices

Electronic devices can only be used in the classroom for educational purposes under the direction of the teacher

Phones to be used only outside School is not responsible for lost or stolen

devices Inappropriate use of electronic devices may

lead to confiscation, detention and suspension

Sexting

Sexting is defined as sending inappropriate pictures or text messages by phone or through social networking sites.

What may seem like a good idea at the time rarely ends well

Students sending/forwarding/posting these pictures or messages will be suspended and possibly expelled, and police will be contacted

Inappropriate Behaviour

School consequences will result when inappropriate behaviour occurs on school property, during school events, or if an event occurring off school property that affects the climate of the school

Students forging notes will be suspended Students calling the school and pretending to be the

guardian to sign themselves out will be suspended A student and his/her possessions (purses, knapsacks etc. ) may

become subject to search if there is suspicion of illegal activity Zero tolerance for alcohol, drugs and fighting Students not reporting to the office as directed by the

teacher will be suspended When in doubt – report to the office Students not reporting to class after being given a late slip

will be suspended

Respect All Staff

  Teachers, secretaries, custodians, cafeteria

staff and school bus drivers provide a variety of valuable services for students.  Students are expected to be respectful of all staff and to follow their direction at all times.

Students not following the direction of staff will be suspended

Bullying

Will not be tolerated in any form: Verbal, physical or electronic Remember that Facebook posts are PUBLIC

Report all concerns to a teacher or administrator