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
Let’s Meet One Another… ⚫ Which image best reflects your feelings as your child begins high school today? Why?
King City Secondary School Administration: ⚫ Principal Mr. J. D’Amico ⚫ Vice Principal (A-K) Mme P. Viscomi ⚫ Vice-Principal (L–Z) Mr. T. Wesson
Who Can Help You? 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)
SCHOOL HOURS • 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 organize their materials for the day • Students who are late for school miss crucial routines, announcements and learning
PARKING LOT ⚫ 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.
CLASSES ⚫ 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.
ATTENDANCE ⚫ Emphasize Perfect Attendance: Try to book appointments for after school or at lunch. ⚫ Student Absence: A Parent/Guardian must call the attendance office 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.
Caring and Safe Schools • 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 officers assigned to our school. You will often see them in the building.
VALUABLES ⚫ Leave valuables (e.g. money, i-pod, phones) at home. ⚫ The school does not take responsibility for lost or stolen articles. Students should not leave expensive items in their lockers or Phys. Ed. changerooms. ⚫ Students should not share their locker combinations.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES ⚫ 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
HOMEWORK ⚫ Expect approximately 1-2 hours of homework per day.
ASSIGNMENTS ⚫ 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.
INTERNET • 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.
EXTRA HELP ⚫ 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.
TIPS FOR PARENTS ⚫ 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 cont’d ⚫ 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!
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT D ID YOU K NOW ... 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)
School Council ⚫ 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
E-mail Addresses 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.
We look forward to working with you over the next 4 years!
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