École Duchess Park Secondary 2015-2016 Student Handbook
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1 École Duchess Park Secondary 2015-2016 Student Handbook 747 Winnipeg Street Prince George, B. C. V2L 2V3 Phone: 250-563-7124 Fax: 250-564-6592 E-mail address: office@duch.sd57.bc.ca Web page: www.duch.sd57.bc.ca 
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Athlete Academic Probation Policy 20-21 Attendance Policy 19-20 Calls and Messages 24 Change of Address and Phone Number 9 Clubs and Activities 16 Code of Student Conduct 24-28 Code Red 11 Counseling Services 13 Disciplinary Procedures 28-29 Drug and Alcohol Use 21 École Duchess Park Calendar 3 Electronic Communication Devices 23-24 External Course Credit 17 False Fire Alarm 23 Fees and Charges 13-15 Fire Drills and Equipment 10 Grad Requirements 15 Grades 8 Homework 8 Late Policy 20 Library 13 Lockers and Locks 12 Lost and Found 11 Medical Concerns 15 Missing Semester End Exams 13 Mission Statement 6 Monitors 9 Canyon/Concession 9 Non Smoking Policy. 22 Passport to Education 17 Pedestrian Traffic 9 Recognitions and Awards 16-17 Rules All Students Must Know 18 Scents 10 Scholarships, Bursaries and Loans 17 School Bus System 9 Staff 4-5 Student Cards 9 Student Council 16 Student Parking .22-23 Temporary Teachers on Call 10 Textbooks 11-12 Timetable 7 Valedictory Ceremony 15 Valuables 9 Visitors 9
9 First Day for Students – Early Dismissal 10:30am 10 Semester 1 Term 1/Gr.8 Quarter 1 Begins 14 Grade Assemblies 15 Student Photographs 22 Parent Advisory Council 7:00 pm 25 Non Instructional Day
12 Thanksgiving Holiday 13 Gr.8 Quarter 2 Begins 16 Interims mailed 20 Student Photo retakes 20 Parent Advisory Council 7:00pm 22 Early Dismissal 2:12pm 22 Parent/Teacher Interviews 6-8 pm 23 Non Instructional Day
9-13 WD West Grad photos @ WD West Studio 10 Remembrance Day Assemblies 11 Remembrance Day Holiday 12 Semester 1 Term 1/Gr.8 Quarter 2 Ends 13 Semester 1 Term 2/Gr.8 Quarter 3 Begins 17 Parent Advisory Council 7:00pm 24 Report Cards Mailed DECEMBER 10 Gr.8 Quarter 3 Ends 11 Gr.8 Quarter 4 Begins 15 Parent Advisory Council 7:00pm 18 Optional Interim Reports Mailed 17-18 Condor Classic Tournament 18 Last day of classes before Christmas Holiday JANUARY 4 School Re-opens 19 Parent Advisory Council 7:00pm 21-22 Class Exams 22 Last day of Semester 1/ Term 2 classes 25-28 Provincial Exams FEBRUARY 1 Semester 2 Term 1/Gr.8 Quarter 5 Begins 2 Report Cards Mailed 8 Family Day Holiday 16 Parent Advisory Council 7:00pm 26 Non Instructional Day
3 Gr.8 Quarter 6 Begins 11 Interim Reports Mailed 14-24 Spring Break 25 Good Friday 28 Easter Monday 29 School Re-opens 31 Early Dismissal 2:12pm 31 Parent/Teacher Interviews 6-8pm
19 Semester 2 Term 2/Gr.8 Quarter 7 Begins 19 Parent Advisory Council 7:00pm 22 Non Instructional Day 26 Report Cards Mailed
19 Gr.8 Quarter 7 Ends 20 Gr.8 Quarter 8 Begins 23 Victoria Day Holiday JUNE 6 Grade Awards Assemblies 7 Awards Night 7:00pm 10 Valedictory Ceremony (Friday) 10 Gr.8-11 dismissed 11:20am 20-21 School Exams 21 Last day of Semester 2/ Term 2 classes 21 Parent Advisory Council 7:00pm 22-28 Provincial Exams 29 Report Card Pick-up after 1:00 pm
September 8, 2015 September 25, 2015 October 23, 2015 January 29, 2016 February 26, 2016 April 22, 2016
Mr. Abra Math pabra@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Abriel English, Journalism, Accounting rabriel@sd57bc.ca Ms. Andreza English, Leadership kandreza@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Basaraba Math mbasaraba@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Bourque Alt. Education rbourque@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Budac Science cbudac@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Campbell Band jocampbell@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Cardin French Immersion/Francophone rcardin@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Chidiac Languages/Pre-employment gchidiac@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Cote Math tcote@sd57.bc.ca 5 Mr. Coupe Drama pcoupe@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Cramer Social Studies bcramer@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Dar Learning Assistance bdar@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Doucet Librarian cdoucet@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Elliot Counsellor kelliot@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Erricson Physical Education aerricson@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Erricson Physical Education cerricson@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Evans English gevans@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Frost Science/Math afrost@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Gagnon Home Economics bgagnon@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Gattrell Psychology/Planning/Socials tgattrell@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Ghosh French Immersion/Languages pghosh@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Haines Art khaines@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Harrop Math/Science bharrop@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Hautcoeur Francophone khautcoeur@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Holmes Physical Education lholmes@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Horswell Skills/Support dhorswell@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Hutchinson English khutchinson@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Karpenko Principal lkarpenko@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Kemp Social Studies dkemp@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Lafleur Math mlafleur@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Lapointe French Immersion/Francophone plapointe@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Leamy English aleamy@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Leamy Counsellor mleamy@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Linton Industrial Education glinton@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Matte Learning Assistance amatte@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Mawhinney Home Economics jmawhinney@sd57.bc.ca Ms. McCormick French Immersion amccormick@sd57.bc.ca Mr. McLeod Science rmcleod@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Mercer-Bennett Business Education/Planning nmercer@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Murguly Physical Education cmurguly@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Nielson Languages jnielson@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Pakenham Counsellor lpakenham@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Pelletier French Immersion/Francophone cpelletier@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Petrisor Vice-Principal spetrisor@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Pickens Support kpickens@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Reddeman Math/Science creddeman@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Rose Art/Social Studies jairose@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Samborsky Science risambor@sd57.bc.ca Mrs. Shimoyama Socials Studies/English cshimoyama@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Sillence English tsillence@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Stelmaschuk Electronics/Planning/Skills lstelmaschuk@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Switzer Industrial Education dswitzer@sd57.bc.ca Mme. Thibeault French Immersion/Francophone sthibeault@sd57.bc.ca Mr. Wood Physical Education kwood@sd57.bc.ca Ms. Popovic Business Manager jpopovic@sd57.bc.ca 6 ÉCOLE DUCHESS PARK SECONDARY MISSION STATEMENT > CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IS OUR COMMITMENT > COOPERATION IS OUR CHALLENGE > INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY IS OUR GOAL Through an environment of cooperation and commitment to continuous improvement, students at École Duchess Park Secondary will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to become contributing members of society. École Duchess Park Secondary will support Intellectual Growth by: > supporting and expanding Advanced Placement courses > supporting and expanding the Francophone and Immersion programs > providing a diversity of programs and course options to meet the individual needs of all students > encouraging computer literacy for all students and staff > providing assistance to students preparing for provincial exams > supporting and enhancing the core curriculum École Duchess Park Secondary will support Human and Social Development by: > providing extracurricular opportunities for all students > providing experiences which will improve self-esteem, pride, and mutual respect within the school > encouraging student, parent and staff participation in school growth > developing a Peer Helper / Leadership program for students > developing an awareness and appreciation of the physical, linguistic and ethnic diversity within the school École Duchess Park Secondary will support Career Awareness by: > developing further partnerships within the community > facilitating work experience opportunities for students > coordinating a tour of the Husky Oil refinery by all grade 10 students > providing current information regarding post-secondary
To foster an adaptive learning community that supports the growth of all learners to best meet the demands of a changing world. 7
Note: Students must attend all classes on their current timetable until a change is made by their counselor. 8 STUDENT TIMETABLES 1. Student timetables were developed based on student course selections. 2. If students wish to change or withdraw from a course, they must:
3. Normally, course changes will be permitted only during the first two weeks of the semester. STUDY POLICY At École Duchess Park Secondary, students in grades 8-11 are to take a full course load. All students must take 8 courses and can apply for a 9th course if it falls in X block. Student spares are not supported in grades 8-11. Students in grade 12 can have one study in their grade 12 year. In rare cases, students in grade 12 who are carrying a heavy academic load can apply to have a second study. In this case, one study in each semester may be supported. A student will not be approved for a second study in the same semester. HOMEWORK Homework on a regular basis is necessary for success at school. Work done in school should be reviewed daily at home to promote understanding and recall. The following time allotments are recommended but in some cases, more time is required. GRADE 8 - 1 hour per day GRADE 9/10 - 2 hours per day GRADE 11/12 - 3 hours per day (Academic Program) - 1.5 hours per day (Non Academic)
Depending on the subject, teachers have percentage weightings for various categories which will be combined to calculate the letter grade. Some of these categories include: chapter or unit tests, quizzes, homework, lab reports, final exams, etc. All students are responsible for ensuring that they understand the “category weightings” for each subject. For specific information refer to the course and evaluation outline provided by the teacher. Teachers use the Ministry of Education guidelines for determining the final report letter grade.
9 MONITORS Students should read the announcements on the monitors periodically each day to learn about items of particular interest to them. VISITORS All visitors to the school during regular school hours are asked to report to the office upon arrival. STUDENT CARDS Student Identification cards are useful for community activities which charge student prices and school activities which require these cards for the purchasing tickets. Upon payment of the Student Services fee, the student will be issued an identity card. NOTE: An I.D. card or receipt documenting payment of student fees must be produced to participate in any extracurricular activity. CANYON / CONCESSION Volunteers operate the concession as a school fundraiser. The concession may not be open every noon hour. Please use the garbage containers for refuse. Please recycle drink bottles and paper in the containers provided. SCHOOL BUS SYSTEM The Board of School Trustees of School District #57 provides transportation for students requiring busing. The bus driver is in complete charge of students on the bus. Students are expected to observe rules of safe conduct when riding to and from school. The School District “Code of Conduct for Bus Students” is included in this handbook. Bus information can be obtained from Diversified Transportation Ltd., their office and yard is located near the river at 391 North Nechako Road – Phone: 250-563-5431 – Fax:250-563-5758.
In order to maintain safety, students walking to and from school are expected to exercise courtesy toward vehicles stopped or moving. Use sidewalks and crosswalks where provided. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER If you change your address or phone number during the year, please report the change to the office as soon as possible. VALUABLES Students are advised not to bring large amounts of money or other valuables to school. The school is not responsible for students’ personal property. Keep gym bags or backpacks with you or in your locker at all times. Do not share your locker combination with anyone. While in physical education class, take your backpack or other valuables with you when in the fitness room or outside. Do not leave personal property in the change room or the main gym if you cannot see your personal property. 10 SCENTS Due to students with life threatening allergies and an increasing number of allergies and upper respiratory concerns with staff and students, staff and students must:
Thank you for helping us make sure our school is a safe learning and working environment for all staff and students. TEMPORARY TEACHERS ON CALL École Duchess Park Secondary is fortunate to have capable Temporary Teachers on Call to help when regular teachers must be away. A Temporary Teacher on Call is an important visitor whose impressions of our school are important to all of us. Let us be certain that the impressions the Temporary Teachers on Call receive are positive ones. FIRE DRILLS AND EQUIPMENT Students should be familiar with the exits from the rooms in which they receive instruction. Treat all alarms as serious. The fire alarm system and fire extinguishers are for the protection of people and property. Tampering with this equipment is a criminal offense. Fire Drill Procedures When an emergency drill is called for by:
All students should be prepared to follow directions:
EVERYONE MUST LEAVE THE BUILDING WHEN A FIRE ALARM SOUNDS 11 CODE RED Announced Over Intercom: “Code Red, Code Red, Code Red...” Procedure for Students/Staff Inside Building: > Gather students into closest classroom. > Check hall for passing students/volunteers and direct them to immediately enter the classroom. > Teachers instruct students to duck and cover, stay away from windows, doors and outside walls. > Lock door and stay put. > No one is admitted. > RCMP will identify themselves. > Principal has keys for access if necessary. > Close windows and blinds. > Turn out lights. > No talking. > No phone calls out. > No cell phones. > Adult answers phone. > Write down names of persons in the room. > Follow directions from RCMP. In effect until CODE GREEN (all clear) given. > Follow principal’s directions. Procedure for Students/Staff Outside Building: > Follow principal’s direction. LOST AND FOUND Each year many articles are turned in to the Lost and Found in the office and P.E. office. Many students never claim their property.
TEXTBOOKS All required textbooks for courses are provided to students free of charge. Students are responsible for these texts and must pay for loss or any damage to them. Each textbook is assigned a number and the student must ensure that he has his own book at all times. If a textbook is lost, another may be obtained from the office after paying for the missing text. Students owing for lost/damaged library/textbooks or for other course fees at semester end will be given an opportunity to pay outstanding accounts at the office before receiving their report cards. It is recommended that students cover their textbooks to keep them in good condition. 12 ÉCOLE DUCHESS PARK SECONDARY 2015 – 2016 TEXTBOOK CHARGES
LOCKERS AND LOCKS Locks will already be on all lockers; locks are school property and must not be removed or replaced with a student’s own lock. Students must leave locks on their lockers when they leave for summer holidays. Lockers and lock combinations have been assigned to grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 students. All grade 8 students must share a locker with another grade 8 student. Grade 8 students are required to find a grade 8 locker partner and go to the North Gym, with their locker partner, after 10:30 am on Wednesday or on Thursday report to the office before school, at lunch or after school to receive their locker and lock combinations. Students are strongly advised to keep their lock combination confidential. Under no circumstance should locks or lockers be exchanged. Students are cautioned not to store valuables in their lockers. Lockers needing repair should be reported immediately to the office. Students are responsible for the appropriate care and maintenance of their lockers. Students must ensure that the exterior and interior of your locker is kept clean at all times. Particular care should be taken in the use of lockers as the jamming of extra large articles may causes damage to the hinges. Lockers are school property and may be inspected by staff members at any time. The principal or his designate may search the locker at any time without notice to the student. 13 MISSING SEMESTER END SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS
COUNSELLING SERVICES Counsellors work with students whose last names begin with the following letters. Each counsellor has been allocated a segment of the student body according to surname as follows: A – G Mrs. Pakenham H – N Mr. Elliot O – Z Mrs. Leamy Students may discuss their educational, vocational or personal concerns with a counsellor. Students having difficulty planning their programs, making a vocational choice, acquiring adequate study habits or resolving the many other problems which might influence their work should seek assistance from a counsellor. LIBRARY The school library resource center is located on the main floor. The library is available for all students who wish to do reference work or borrow books. Courteous, quiet behavior is the rule at all times so that the facility can be used to the best advantage by the students of our school. Books may be borrowed for two weeks. Books may be signed out at any time during the day. If a book is lost, the student will be assessed the full replacement value. LIBRARY HOURS: 8:15 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES Course Fees There are no fees for any secondary courses. Optional fees may apply to some courses. Students who choose a project beyond the learning outcomes of a course may supply their own materials or they may be charged for materials used to complete that project (e.g.: type of wood chosen for a woodworking project). 14 Deposits Deposits in the following areas are required and are refundable upon return of the uniform or calculator: Math 11, 12 Graphing Calculator $130.00 Sports Team Uniform Deposit $30.00 External Credit Exam Fee Advanced Placement $30.00 first exam $20.00 second exam
- accepting diversity and accepting physical disabilities - leadership - avoiding drinking and driving These opportunities are only made possible through the student services account, and hence this charge must be paid before participation in extra-curricular activities.
Yearbook – Students may choose to purchase a school yearbook for $40. The yearbook is a student-produced annual record of people and events in and around the school. Field Trips – École Duchess Park Secondary may, from time to time, offer learning opportunities for students through field trips. Field trips are optional. Students choosing to participate will be expected to reimburse the school for costs associated with field trips prior to the trip occurring. Students who choose not to participate will be assigned a project or activity that will ensure that the prescribed learning outcomes are met. Graphing Calculators TI-83 or TI-84+ (Math 11-12 Students) - Math 11-12 students are expected to have graphing calculators. We encourage students to purchase these calculators. École Duchess Park Secondary will have a limited number of calculators for students to borrow with a deposit of $130 for the Math 11 and Math 12 courses. A post-dated cheque for the end date of the course must be submitted before a calculator is issued. Upon return of the calculator on or before the scheduled return date the 15 $130 deposit cheque will be returned, subject to deductions for any loss or damage beyond normal wear and tear to the calculator and accessories. Determination of the amount of deduction from the deposit will be at the sole discretion of the school. The borrower is responsible for supplying batteries as required and managing the calculator with care. If you have any questions, please contact your Math teacher or Ms. Popovic, Business Manager. MEDICAL CONCERNS The health nurse is available to students by advance appointment, which can be arranged through your counselor. Alternatively, the nurse can be reached at the Public Health Unit by calling 250-565-7311. Students who become ill or injured during the day should report to the office. Students should not go home or anywhere else before reporting to the office.
Students who wear a “Medic Alert” tag should complete a Medic Alert file card in the office so the school is aware of the medical situation. Students who are subject to severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) must report this to the office upon enrolling. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: GRADE 10 – 12 52 Credits are in these required areas: 12 credits Language Arts 10, 11, 12 8 Social Studies 10, 11 8 Math: Math 10, 11* 8 Science: Science 10 and a Science 11* 4 PE 10 4 Fine Arts and Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12* 4 Planning 10 4 Grad Transitions The remaining 28 credits are in Electives for a total of 80 credits
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