Transcript Assumption Catholic Secondary School

Welcome back to returning
students and a special
welcome to students new to
our school community
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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.
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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.
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Detentions will be issued for
lates/truancies/uniform
infractions/inappropriate behaviour in class
Missed detentions may result in suspension
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Extra sets of eyes and ears to ensure the safety
of all our staff and students
Follow their instructions
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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
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Be respectful of school and neighbourhood
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Clean up after yourself in cafeteria.
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Hold your garbage while walking in the neighbourhood.
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Recycle and compost!!
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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
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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.
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Visit your friends off of school property.
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Plan your visits after school.
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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
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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
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Extension of the school
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Privilege not a right
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Must be on the registered list to ride the bus
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Courtesy seats not available until October 1 and only after
being contacted by the Halton Catholic District School Board
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Will not be tolerated in any form:
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Verbal, physical or electronic
Remember that Facebook posts are PUBLIC
Report all concerns to a teacher or
administrator