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Welcome to King City SS Bienvenue à King City SS

King City SS general mailbox email (general inquiries, attendance etc.): king.city.ss@yrdsb.ca

⚫ Which image best reflects your feelings as your child

begins high school today? Why?

Let’s Meet One Another…

Administration:

⚫ Principal

• Mr. J. D’Amico

⚫ Vice Principal (A-K)

Mme P. Viscomi

⚫ Vice-Principal (L–Z)

• Mr. T. Wesson

King City Secondary School

Student Success Team

• Ms. Morris, Mr. Masterson – Student Success

(Rm. 393)

• Ms. Boyd- Head of Special Education (Rm. 101)
• Ms. Williamson- English as a Second Language

(Rm. 218)

• Ms. Arnone - Head of Guidance (Rm. 106)

Who Can Help You?

• School begins at 8:20
• Show your teen that school is important by

helping your child arrive to school by 8:05 a.m. every morning

• Being at school at least 15 minutes before the

bell allows time to get to their lockers and

• rganize their materials for the day
• Students who are late for school miss crucial

routines, announcements and learning

SCHOOL HOURS

⚫ The school driveway is reserved for bus traffic between 7:30-8:05 am and 2:15-2:45. ⚫ Student pick-ups and drop offs should be completed in the east parking lot during bus arrivals and departures.

PARKING LOT

⚫ Students will have the same four classes each day for

the semester.

⚫ Classes are 75 minutes long. ⚫ Supplies – binder, pen, pencil, ruler, eraser,

calculator, lined paper, USB key

⚫ Optional subjects may require special supplies.

⚫ Physical Education

t-shirt + shorts are required.

CLASSES

⚫ Emphasize Perfect Attendance: Try to book appointments for after school or at lunch. ⚫ Student Absence: A Parent/Guardian must call the attendance

• ffice before 8:30 am.

⚫ Daytime Appointments: Call/email/send a note – students must be signed out in the main office

ATTENDANCE

⚫ Extended Absence: Students must complete an extended absence form to be signed by parents and your child’s

• teachers. The form must be returned to the

attendance office prior to the absence. Try to avoid scheduling vacations during school. ⚫ Planned Absences: Your child should inform his or her teachers prior to the date of absence.

ATTENDANCE

⚫ Sports or Other School Activities : Students should inform teachers well in advance of absences. ⚫ Exams : Do not book holidays in January and June! Exam dates must be adhered to and exams can NOT be re-arranged. They are a critical demonstration of learning and missing an exam can have a significant impact on your child’s final mark.

ATTENDANCE

• This policy can be found in the school start-up package.
• Make sure that your child is aware of the consequences

that apply for inappropriate behaviour.

• There are clear consequences for violence, intimidation,

weapons, bullying/cyber bullying, and possession and/or use of drugs/alcohol.

• If students feel threatened or bullied they should report it

to an adult (teacher, guidance counsellor or administrator). We work closely with York Regional Police and have

• fficers assigned to our school. You will often see

them in the building.

Caring and Safe Schools

⚫ Leave valuables (e.g. money, i-pod, phones) at home. ⚫ The school does not take responsibility for lost

• r stolen articles. Students should not leave

expensive items in their lockers or Phys. Ed. changerooms. ⚫ Students should not share their locker combinations.

VALUABLES

⚫ Cell Phones & iPods

฀ May not be used in any way to record another person

without their permission

฀ Absolutely may not be used or visible during evaluations

(tests, exams, in-class evaluations)

฀ They may be used in classrooms only with the

permission of the teacher and as part of the learning activity

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

⚫ Expect approximately 1-2 hours of homework per day.

HOMEWORK

⚫ Be involved in your teen’s school life! ⚫ Students should record due dates of assignments. Check your

teen’s agenda regularly.

⚫ “I FORGOT that the assignment was due,” is not an acceptable

excuse.

⚫ Set up a schedule so the assignment can be completed on time

and not at the last minute!

⚫ Review assignments and rubrics with students to ensure that all

requirements have been met.

⚫ Encourage your teen to share returned assignments so you can

read the teacher's comments.

ASSIGNMENTS

• Computers should be in a common area in the house

and not in your child’s bedroom.

• Limit the time spent on the Internet each day.
• Be aware of the websites your child is visiting.

INTERNET

• Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, etc.– Parents should be

aware of who their children are chatting with and what they are saying. Walk by your child when they are on the computer to see what they are doing.

• Safety – Any information or photos posted online are

public and can be viewed and manipulated by anyone.

• Report Suspicious Activity. If you or your child

encounter suspicious or dangerous situations online, report them to your Internet Service Provider and local police.

INTERNET

⚫ KCSS teachers always provide extra help! ⚫ The student should set up a time to meet with his/her teacher

before school, at lunch time, or after school.

⚫ Many departments in the school offer extra help rooms after

• school. Ensure that your teen keeps this appointment.

⚫ Our Student Success teacher, and literacy teachers are also

available to provide assistance to students who are at risk.

⚫ Call your teen’s teacher or the Guidance Department if you have

concerns.

EXTRA HELP

⚫ Encourage your teen to do his/her best in school. ⚫ Remember “personal best” does not mean “perfect” and

learning is not the same as achieving high grades.

⚫ Teens, like adults, need the freedom to make mistakes and

learn from them.

⚫ Encourage your teen to get involved in KCSS’s sports

teams, clubs, or councils!

TIPS FOR PARENTS

⚫ Your attitude toward education makes a strong and lasting

impression on your teen.

⚫ Help your teen set goals. ⚫ At the beginning of each term, help your teen identify

three or four goals. Post the goals where they can be seen. (The refrigerator is always an excellent spot.)

⚫ Make sure the goals are specific.

Tips for Parents cont’d

⚫ Encourage your teen to become independent. ⚫ Communicate - Encourage your teen to talk about school,

social events, and their peers.

⚫ Friends – Get to know your teen’s new friends. ⚫ Bullying- Watch for symptoms that your teen may be a

bullying victim. Be aware of signs such as withdrawal, a drop in grades, physical signs, or needing extra money or

• supplies. Inform administration immediately!

Tips for Parents cont’d

DID YOU KNOW... When parents are involved in their teen's high school experiences, students…

⚫ have higher achievement. ⚫ are better adjusted. ⚫ are less likely to drop out of school.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

⚫ Attend parent/teacher interviews. Sign up early as

timeslots fill up quickly!

⚫ Attend concerts, sports events, and multi-cultural events.

⚫ Communicate! (children/teachers)

Parental Involvement

⚫ Being a member of the school council is your doorway to information. ⚫ School council executive consists of: Chair/Co-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. ⚫ School council meetings are held in the Library from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ⚫ The first meeting is September 18th

School Council

Please ensure that we have your email address. Many school communications are sent through email…. This is a great way to keep on top of what is going on at the school.

E-mail Addresses

We look forward to working with you over the next 4 years!