Annaheim School Policy

Annaheim School Policy
Annaheim School Policy

I. MISSION & VISION

Mission - To provide a safe, positive environment where students and staff live and learn with respect and responsibility; through a fair, firm, friendly, family atmosphere.

Vision - Striving for success, through the pursuit of excellence, our goal is to enhance learning and to educate the whole student, instilling confidence so every student will achieve personal success.

II. PARENT CONCERNS

Parents should contact their child’s teacher when they have concerns or questions regarding a particular subject or a classroom routine or policy. The teacher is in the best position to deal with these concerns, but can do nothing until made aware of the perceived problem. Most problems can be solved and many misunderstandings can be avoided with a phone call, or visit.If a parent feels that the teacher has failed to resolve the matter, then the principal should be contacted. If the situation still does not improve, the parent should contact the Director of Education/Superintendent to assist in finding a remedy.

III. ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is essential for achieving academic success, and the following steps will be taken to ensure regular attendance:
1. Notes or phone calls from parents to the home room teacher or the principal will be required to explain why a student must leave school early.
2. It is expected that students will miss classes only for legitimate reasons. Students are responsible for all work missed in accordance with individual classroom teacher expectations.
3. Advance notice to the teacher is required if a grade7-12 will miss a scheduled exam.
4. If an exam is missed by a grade 7-12 student due to an emergency or illness, parents must phone the teacher that morning to explain the situation. On the student’s return to school, the exam will be written within a few days, at a mutually agreeable time.

IV. DIVISION IV COURSE OFFERINGS

Grade 11 & 12 students will be expected to take all Grade 11 courses offered.

V. ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS

The expectation is that all assignments are due on or before the due date. Due dates are the beginning of the 1st class of that day (in that subject).If you are late, marks will be deducted from your original mark as follows:- 1 day late – 10% & parents will be notified- 2 days late – 20%- 3 days late – 30%- 4 days late – parents notified
- student in-school suspension (recesses & noon hours) until assignment is completed - 50% of mark

VI. ARRIVAL TIME

Students should arrive at school no earlier than 8:40 and no later than 8:55.

VII. SENDING MATERIAL HOME

1. Teachers may send home with the student completed exams and major assignments for parents to review. Parents are asked to sign them, to verify that they have seen them, & return them to school promptly. Please return to school the following day.
2. Letters and notes to the parents will be sent home with the youngest child. Please check book bags regularly for notes from the teacher or principal.

VIII. BEHAVIOUR GUIDELINES

A. Annaheim School Student Code of Conduct

· Always be trustworthy
· Care about others
· Take responsibility for your actions
· Have respect for yourself
· Have respect for everyone
· Remember to include everyone
· Live and learn with respect and responsibility
· Be a part of a fair, firm, friendly, family atmosphere
· Strive for success – pursue excellence
· Conduct yourselves at all times with honour and dignity
· Faithfully complete schoolwork as practical evidence of your loyalty to school
· Be ambassadors for your school – show that it is a privilege to represent your school
· Be fair at all times, no matter what the cost
· Recognize the efforts and accomplishments of others
· Cooperate fully with all persons in our school
· Attend school regularly and punctually
· Have respect for cleanliness and tidiness of person
· Have obedience, courtesy, and respect of the rights of others
· Be diligent in studies
· Have respect for your property, property of school, and property of others


B. Leaving School Grounds:

1. As the school is only a short distance from the store, students (Grs. 9-12) shall be afforded the privilege of visiting the store at recess and noon hour provided they return on time.

2. Students who go to the hotel for dinner require parental permission in the form of a note or phone call to the homeroom teacher.

3. S.R.C./Yearbook representatives are occasionally required to leave the school for short periods on student council business. These absences are permissible with the approval of the classroom teacher and the Principal.

4. Students who drive to school must park their vehicles for the duration of the school day, unless parental permission is provided allowing a student to leave early. Under special circumstances students must request permission from the homeroom teacher or principal prior to using their vehicle. The principal may request car keys to be handed in to deter unauthorized or irresponsible driving.

C. Dress Code:

Proper dress can contribute greatly to a wholesome, positive atmosphere. Some general guidelines are:
1. Clothing should be in good taste.
2. Slogans and artwork should not be controversial (no promoting drugs, alcohol, racism, sex vulgarities, double entendres, etc.)
3. Hat and caps may not be worn during classes, intramurals, & extra- curricular activities.

IX. DISCIPLINE POLICIES

A. General:
Teachers should use discipline strategies that are fair and effective for their classroom situation.

B. Serious Discipline Problems:
Discipline problems, or any inappropriate behaviors, will be dealt with in the following matter:

Step 1: For a first occurrence, counselling with the principal, supervising teacher, and homeroom teacher. If warranted, a contract will be written up documenting the behavior, the consequences, and the consequences if repeated.
Step 2: For a second occurrence, Step 1 plus a phone call to the parents by the teacher, or principal.
Step 3: For a third occurrence, Step 1 plus parents are called in for an interview with the principal, the homeroom teacher, and, when appropriate, the supervising teacher. This interview will endeavor to develop proper home & school consequences and a plan for improving the student’s behavior. The student is to be present at this meeting.
Step 4: For a fourth occurrence, a repetition of steps 1 and 3. Procedures based on School Division Protocol will be adhered to. Through consensus efforts will be made to correct the behaviour. Note: If a serious infraction occurs, steps 1, 2, and/or may be excluded.

C. Tolerance to Violence:

Annaheim School, has adopted a zero-tolerance to violence and bullying.

X. EXTRA-CURRICULAR DRIVERS

For school-related events and extra-curricular activities, the drivers are to be parents or guardians of the students, or school staff member.

XI. SHOES

Students are asked to help keep the school clean and the gym safe by wearing clean shoes with non-marking soles.

XII. LIBRARY

Students are responsible for lost or damaged books and will be expected to cover the cost of replacement or repair.

XIII. GYM/SCHOOL USE

One group member must assume complete responsibility for any damage to facilities as a direct result of the action or actions of any member or members of the group. He or she is responsible for the pickup and safe return of the key to the principal or caretaker.
1. All school-related events take 1st priority.
2. School students may use the gym, free of charge, if they have a parent supervisor, provided #5 is followed.
3. The school (classrooms) may be used by the community, free of charge, provided that #5 is followed.
4. Adults (non-students) may use the gym, free of charge, provided #5 is followed.
5. Normally, the key is picked up and dropped off at one of the teacher’s or EA’s in town. The person picking up the key is responsible for his/her group. The gym, bathrooms, entrance, hallways, and rooms must be left neat & clean, toilets flushed, lights off, and all outside doors locked.
6. Common sense should prevail. Preferably book gym use in advance. Plan to use it a maximum of 2 hours. Return the key (evening use) by 9:30 or earlier (unless other arrangements have been made).

XIV. DANCE AND CO-ED VOLLEYBALL POLICY

With the exception of a K-6 Family Dance, neither the school nor the SRC will host any school dances. There will be no teen dances hosted by the school/SRC. Also, no co-ed volleyball tournaments will be hosted by the school/SRC.

XV. CELL PHONE POLICY

1. Students may bring a cell phone to school only if necessary. Example - driving to school by oneself and vehicle trouble could occur.
2. The cell phone must be turned into the homeroom teachers.
3. If the cell phone is not turned in and a student is caught with a cell phone it will be:
a) taken for one week OR
b) parents can pick it up any time
4. Therefore cell phones cannot be used at any time during the school day including recess and noon hour. If a phone is required all students have access to the school phones.