Information Session June 9 th , Grade 5 Information Session
School • We are a Middle School of over 720 students • Community catchment from R.D Barber, Hanover, Hilldale and Massey Street Sr PS. • We also have an International Business and Technology program that is part of the PDSB Regional Learning Choices. • IBT draws 56 students from each grade, the only entry point is Grade 6 and we service all schools north of the 401.
School Day • Starts at 8:30 am • Ends at 2:30 pm • Homeroom / DPA period from 11:10 to 11:30 • Lunch from 11:30 to 12:30 • 7 - 40 min periods
Daily Schedule Period Time Period 1 8:30 to 9:10 Period 2 9:10 to 9:50 Period 3 9:50 to 10:30 Period 4 10:30 to 11:10 Homeroom 11:10 to 11:30 Lunch 11:30 to 12:30 Period 5 12:30 to 1:10 Period 6 1:10 to 1:50 Period 7 1:50 to 2:30
Student Expectations • Arrive prepared to learn (learning materials). • Arrive on time. • Communicate with your teacher. • Be respectful in class, during transition and at lunch. • Keep your hands to yourself.
Late Policy • Unauthorized late arrival happens when a student arrives late first thing in the morning or after lunch • After 3 unauthorized late arrivals a detention is given to students after school or at lunch • After 10 a letter goes home and a meaningful consequence is provided (loss of privilege) • Resets in January
Late Policy • Unauthorized late arrival happens when a student arrives late first thing in the morning or after lunch • After 3 unauthorized late arrivals a detention is given to students after school or at lunch • After 10 a letter goes home and a meaningful consequence is provided (loss of privilege) • Resets in January
Discipline • To support our discipline policy we have a Responsibility Room • For students in need of behavioural support we have our Contact Program. Students are referred to this program prior to arrival or via an in-school review committee • We use a Tier system to apply progressive discipline and track behaviour • Focus is on progressive discipline and restorative practices that emphasize repair and meaningful consequences • Tier system resets January 1 st .
Progressive Discipline Tier 1 - First offence of a minor behaviour - A period or two in the responsibility room - Teacher will call home / reflection sheet signed and returned Tier 2 - Second offence of similar behaviour or a behaviour that is significant - 3-4 periods in the responsibility room and loss of regular lunch - Teacher will call home / reflection sheet signed and returned Tier 3 - Second offence of similar behaviour or a behaviour that is significant - 5-6 periods in the responsibility room and loss of regular lunch - VP or Principal will call home - reflection sheet signed and returned - Possible referral via ISRC to the contact program
Progressive Discipline In-school suspensions - Should a significant behaviour take place or consistent negative behaviour - VP or Principal will call home / reflection sheet complete and signed - referral to contact program via ISRC Formal Suspensions - Behaviours which are identified in the PDSB Code of Conduct or in violation of the Safe School Act - Typically for violent or criminal behaviour - Mandatory suspensions exist - Suspensions 4 days or longer are referred to the Fresh Start Program
Lunch • Students’ have 60 mins for lunch • First 20 min students eat in the gym then go outside • We offer Pizza lunch on Wednesday and Friday and Subway on Tuesday • Students require permission to go home for lunch - the form is filled out at the beginning of the year • Terry Miller is off limits
Hallways and Lockers • Students must sign-out and have a hall pass when in the halls during class time • Students may go to their locker first thing in the morning, before and after lunch and at the end of the day • Students will share lockers with a partner • Valuables are to be stored there or left at home • Backpacks do not go to class
First Day • Students will come to the gym • Class lists will be on the wall • Teachers will meet their students in the gym • Assemblies • Lots of forms will be sent home
Activity Fee • $40 fee will be charged to each family • This covers key school events – Jungle sport – Dance (Ambitious Movement) – Jeff Salem Drumming program – One Voice one Team with Orlando Bowen – Guest / Motivational Speakers • A donation can also be made in lieu of chocolate or magazine sales
BYOD • Students are encouraged to bring their own device • Devices are to support learning, not distract students • They must follow the teacher policy when in class • We do not take responsibility for lost devices
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Program Tools • In class iMac’s and Ipads • iMac Lab • LCD screens in classrooms • 3D Printing • Green Screen • Maker Space • BYOD / Google / Gmail • Smart Boards
Green Screen / Video Editing
Band • This year we are offering instrumental music to all Grade 6 and 7 students • It is mandatory for IBT
Trips and Camps • Leadership Camp (Cedar Ridge) • Ski School (4 Tuesdays in Jan and Feb) • Camp Kilcoo (5 Day Camp) • Day trips
Camp Kilcoo
Program Enhancements • Drumming (5 Day Program) • Hip Hop Dance (5 Day Program) • Jungle Sport indoor climbing • Aussie X • Guest Speakers
Drumming
Extra-Curricular • Intramurals • House / Spirit Days • Sports • Leadership • School Play / Drama • Band / Concerts
Teams
House and Spirit Events
Clubs • Animation • Robotics • Girls on the Go • Competitive Drama • Trivia • Maker Space
Bussing • To be eligible for the bus, students in Grade 6 must live 2 km away using the PDSB formula • In Grade 7 it changes to 2 km • We do not control bussing; STOPR does • All bussing information is on ww.stopr.ca • We have limited courtesy spots on the bus • A TF004 form needs to be filled out in September to apply for courtesy seat • Courtesy seats are not allocated until early October
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