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Blessed Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School

Student Agenda Book Table of Contents

Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS & Mission Statement ...... 3 Principal’s Message .......................................................... 3 The Toronto Catholic District School Board ...................... 4 Mission Statement & Values Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS Code of Conduct. .... 5-10

Roles & Responsibilities Standards of Behaviour Requirements for Pupils Bullying Prevention & Intervention Consequences for Inappropriate Behaviour

Progressive Discipline Restorative Justice and RCMC Suspension and Expulsion Religious Accommodation………….………………………11 Smoke Free Ontario Act .................................................. 11 Attendance Policy ...................................................... 11-14 Procedures for Student Absences

Sign Out Sign In Extended Absences On Time for Class Unauthorized Absences: Truancy Cooperative Education Students Illness During the Day Accidents

Medical & Personal Information Changes Inclement Weather

Academic Policy ……………………………….……….….14 Course Load Changing a Course Full Disclosure Honour Roll Participation in the Graduation Ceremony Assessment and Evaluation Policy……………………14-17

Course Information Sheets Report Cards, Grades, & Parent-Teacher Interviews Late & Missing Assignments Class Presentations Missed Tests Examinations Plagiarism & Cheating

Uniform and Dress Code ........................................... 17-18 The School Uniform Other Dress Code Expectations Physical Education Uniforms Student Identification

Co-curricular Activities…………………………..….…..18-19 Meetings Student Councils School Excursions Pope Athletic Programme…………………………..… 19-20 The Panthers: School Teams Athletic Policy: Privilege to Play Expectations of Pope Student-Athletes Leaving a School Team Code of Conduct for Spectators International Baccalaureate Programme ......................... 21 Religious Education & Chaplaincy .................................. 21 School Services and Facilities.................................... 22-23 Student Services [Guidance] Department Child & Youth Worker, Social Worker School Resource Officer (SRO) Lockers Student Parking Cafeteria and Food & Beverages Library Services Safety & Emergency Procedures .............................. 23-24 Defibrillator Fire Safety Threat Response Procedures (Shelter in Place, Hold and Secure, & Lockdown) Other Information, Procedures, and Regulations ....... 24-27

Acceptable Use Policy for Electronic Communication Telephones and Messages Access to the School and Grounds

Visitors to the School Notices Lost and Found Theft and Vandalism Unreturned Textbooks, Resources & Library Materials The School & the Community .................................. ..27-28 The Catholic School Advisory Council The Safe School Advisory Team Local Traffic Being Good Neighbours Process to Address Concerns School Automated Voice Messaging System .................. 29 TCDSB Trustees 2013-14 .............................................. 29 School Calendar for 2013-14…………………..………30-31

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BLESSED POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC

SECONDARY SCHOOL Our school is indeed privileged to be named after Blessed Pope John Paul II, a man who loved youth and worked to bring young people together in love and service. Karol Wojtyla was born in 1920, was chosen as Pope in 1978, and led the Catholic Church as Pope John Paul II until his death in 2005. As a writer and speaker, Pope John Paul II did not hesitate to take a stand on pressing moral issues and he earned a reputation as a man of intelligence, insight, and compassion. He was very much a man of the people, and he brought his message of peace, hope, and love, to all parts of the world, especially those suffering conflict and great distress. It is our goal as a school to be worthy of the honour that is ours in having Blessed Pope John Paul II as our namesake and mentor. We strive as individuals and as a community to reflect the Gospel values as he did.

OUR SCHOOL’S MISSION STATEMENT

Blessed Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School, rooted in Gospel values, embraces the culturally rich and diverse community it serves. Dedicated to a broad curricular base, and supported by an extensive co-curricular program, we empower one another to strive for excellence and to become life-long learners.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

As the school year starts, there is a different feeling throughout the BPJPII community. For many years, the Pope community has been blessed by the leadership and guidance of Principal Paul McAlpine and Vice Principal Louise Brighton. They have been asked to take their incredible talents to another high school in our board and we wish them well in their new challenges and thank them for their leadership and devotion to the BPJPII community.

I am humbled and honoured to take over as the tenth principal in the school’s history and do so with a keen sense of that history of excellence and community service that the school holds so dear. I served as Vice Principal at Pope from 2009-2011 and even walked the halls as a student from 1987-1992. I say with pride that I have always and will always consider Pope my home, and I take quite seriously the duty entrusted to me to support the amazing educators at Pope. I know firsthand the great impact that this school has had on so many!

While we need to understand and respect this history, we all no doubt agree that schools are meant to prepare students for the future and with that we have an eye on the needs of the 21st Century Learner. We seek to strengthen our students’ skills in COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, CRITICAL THINKING and CREATIVITY and understand that the world our students will encounter when they leave us is much different than any in human history. With that in mind, the entire staff at BPJPII is dedicated to preparing students to be competent and compassionate citizens who understand and cherish the Gospel Values that are so engrained in everything that happens at Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS.

We look forward to an amazing year.

Michael Wetzel

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TORONTO CATHOLIC

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

The full version of the TCDSB Code of Conduct Policy (and all other TCDSB policies) can be found on the board’s web site at www.tcdsb.org.

POLICY DEFINITIONS

The following list of words and phrases are defined in the complete full version: Bullying, Explosive Substance, Extortion, Firearm, Harassment, Hate Material, Inappropriate Use of Electronic Communications/Media, Physical Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Possession of a Weapon, Racial Harassment, Refractory Conduct, Replica Firearm, Robbery, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Threat to Inflict Serious Bodily Harm, Trafficking in Drugs and/or Harmful Substances.

The Toronto Catholic District School Board, including staff, students, parents, and trustees is committed to the TCDSB’s mission of providing a safe and welcoming learning environment that supports academic excellence and is an example of Christian Community. This mission is affirmed in TCDSB policies, including the Violence Prevention Policy.

Every member of this community - student, teacher, parent/guardian, support staff, trustee, parish priest, volunteers or others while on TCDSB property, at TCDSB sponsored events and circumstances that could have an impact on the school climate - is governed by the policies of the TCDSB and shares in the responsibility for creating a positive environment that is safe, harmonious, comfortable, inclusive and respectful.

As provided in our Mission Statement and Values, our school community is formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions. The TCDSB Mission is to educate students to their full potential by providing: leadership in the shared responsibility for

education that exists among schools, students, families, parishes and community;

safe and welcoming learning environment that is an example of Christian community; role models of Gospel values and Catholic

doctrines, teachings and beliefs; guidance in what students need to learn; instruction in the learning process itself; religious, academic and technological

instruction; integration of Catholic, Christian beliefs

into the total learning experience; and feedback on students’ proficiency and

performance. The Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations represent an integral component of TCDSB students’ character formation. We envision students who are: discerning believers formed in the Catholic

faith community who celebrate the signs and sacred mysteries of God’s presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral living; effective communicators who speak, write,

and listen honestly and sensitively, responding critically in light of gospel values; reflective, creative and holistic thinkers who

solve problems and make responsible decisions with an informed moral conscience for the common good; self-directed, responsible, life-long learners

who develop and demonstrate their God-given potential; collaborative contributors who find meaning,

dignity and vocation in work which respects the rights of all and contributes to the common good; caring family members who attend to family,

school, parish, and the wider community; responsible citizens who give witness to

Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life. The Education Act permits the Minister of Education to establish a code of conduct governing the behaviour of all persons in schools. The Education Act also requires school boards to establish policies and guidelines with respect to the conduct of persons in schools. Policy & Program Memorandum No. 128, issued October 4, 2007, and the revised Policy & Program Memorandum No. 144 and No. 145, enforced as of February 1, 2010, require that the standards of behaviour in school board codes of conduct be appropriate for local communities.

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BLESSED POPE JOHN PAUL II CSS CODE OF CONDUCT

Our school code of conduct is designed to foster a positive school climate and support student academic achievement and well-being. The school code is modified annually. The school code of conduct is fully consistent with the TCDSB Code of Conduct and the TCDSB Violence Prevention Policy.

All students, parents, teachers, staff, guests and visitors have the right to be safe and to feel safe in their school community. With this right, comes the responsibility to be law-abiding citizens and to be accountable for actions that put at risk one’s own safety or the safety of others. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Code of Conduct recognizes that all members of the school community, including pupils, teachers, principals, parents, staff superintendents, senior board staff, board personnel, trustees have an obligation to comply with the standards of behaviour outlined in this policy. Each member of the school community (including all persons who come in contact with or have an impact on school life, e.g. co-op employers, crossing guards, permit holders, bus drivers, service providers, guests, volunteers, delivery personnel) has the following roles and responsibilities:

The TCDSB will provide direction to its schools that ensure opportunity, excellence and accountability in the education system. The TCDSB is committed to the principles and standards established by the Violence Prevention Policy. The TCDSB will not tolerate behaviour that jeopardizes the emotional well-being or physical safety of any member of our community. As set out in the Violence Prevention Policy, the TCDSB acknowledges the rights and

responsibilities for its students and staff, including:

to be respected by all members of the school community;

to work and learn in a safe, orderly and positive environment;

to access facilities and to participate in programs offered by the school without fear of violence;

to respect all members of the school community;

to contribute positively to the Christian climate of the school;

to respect the property of the school and all members of the school community; and

to respond positively to the educational environment provided by the school community

Principals, under the direction of their school board, take a leadership role in the daily operation of a school. They provide this leadership by: • demonstrating care and commitment to

academic excellence and a safe teaching and learning environment

• holding everyone under their authority accountable for their behaviour and actions

• communicating regularly and meaningfully with all members of their school community

Bill 157 permits the principal of a school to delegate limited powers under Part XIII of the Education Act to a vice-principal of the school or, in the absence of a vice principal, to a teacher employed in the school. Bill 157 requires the principal to provide written acknowledgement of receipt of a report to the individual who initiate the report using the Incident Reporting Form – Part II. Bill 157 requires principals to contact the parent/guardian of victims who have been harmed as a result of serious student incidents including incidents for which a suspension or expulsion must be considered. A principal will not contact the parent/guardian of a victim if: • the student is 18 years of age or older,

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• the student is 16 or 17 years of age and has withdrawn from parental control, ▪ in the opinion of the principal, contacting the parent/guardian will create a risk of harm to the student by the parent/guardian

Teachers and school staff, under the leadership of their principals, maintain order in the school and are expected to hold everyone to the highest standard of respectful and responsible behaviour. As role models, staff uphold these high standards when they: • help students work to their full potential and

develop their self-worth • communicate regularly and meaningfully with

parents • maintain consistent standards of behaviour

for all students • demonstrate respect for all students, staff

and parents • prepare students for the full responsibilities

of citizenship Bill 157 requires all TCDSB employees, bus drivers and other non-TCDSB employees deemed appropriate, to report to the principal serious incidents that must be considered for suspension or expulsion using the Incident Reporting Form - Part 1. In addition, TCDSB employees who work directly with students must respond to incidents that may have a negative impact on school climate. Students are to be treated with respect and dignity. In return, they must demonstrate respect for themselves, for others and for the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour. Respect and responsibility are demonstrated when a student: • comes to school prepared, on time, dressed

in compliance with the school dress code and ready to learn

• shows respect for themselves, for others and those in authority

• refrains from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety of others

• follows the established rules and takes responsibility for his or her own actions

• refrains from smoking on all board property and within sight of the school

Parents/guardians play an important role in the education of their children and have a responsibility to support the efforts of the school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Parents fulfill this responsibility when they: • show an active interest in their child’s school

work and progress • communicate regularly with the school • help their child be neat, appropriately

dressed (in uniform) and prepared for school • ensure that their child attends school

regularly and on time • promptly report to the school their child’s

absence or late arrival • become familiar with the school’s code of

conduct, rules, and procedures • encourage and assist their child in following

the school’s code of conduct, rules, and procedures

• assist school staff in dealing with disciplinary issues

Police and community members are essential partners in making our schools and communities safer. Community members need to support and respect the rules of their local schools. Police investigate incidents in accordance with Police/School Board Protocol. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR The TCDSB standards of behaviour apply to all members of the school community, including students and their parents/guardians, teachers and all other board employees, volunteers, trustees, and others who may be present in schools or at school-related events under the jurisdiction of the TCDSB. The standards of behaviour apply:

• On school property • While traveling on a school bus that is

owned by the board or that is under contract to the board

• At school sports activities • At off-site school-sponsored events • In circumstances where engaging in an

activity could have a negative impact on the school climate

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Respect, civility and responsible citizenship The TCDSB does not tolerate any anti-social or violent behaviour that has a negative impact on learning environments. All members of the school community must: • respect and comply with all applicable

federal, provincial and municipal laws • demonstrate honesty and integrity • respect differences in people, their ideas and

opinions • treat one another with dignity and respect at

all times, and especially when there is a disagreement

• respect and treat others fairly, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability

• respect the rights of others • show proper care and regard for school

property and the property of others within the school community

• take appropriate measures to help those in need

• respect all members of the school community, especially persons who are in a position of authority

• respect the need of others to work in an environment of learning and teaching

seek assistance, as necessary, from a member of the school staff to resolve conflict peacefully

not swear at any teacher or member of staff or any other person

Safety: All members of the school community must NOT: • engage in bullying behaviours commit robbery inflict or encourage others to inflict bodily

harm on another person commit sexual assault cause injury to any person with an object be in possession of any weapon, including

firearms use any object to threaten or intimidate

another person be in possession of, under the influence of, or

provide others with, alcohol or illegal drugs traffic in weapons or illegal drugs engage in hate propaganda and other forms

of behaviour motivated by hate or bias commit an act of vandalism that causes

extensive damage to the school or its property or to property located on school premises

REQUIREMENTS FOR PUPILS from the Education Act Regulation 298 - S. 23

A pupil shall... • be diligent in

attempting to master such studies as are part of the program in which the pupil is enrolled

• exercise self-discipline

• accept such discipline as would be exercised by a kind, firm and judicious parent

• attend classes punctually and regularly • be courteous and obedient to teachers and

courteous to fellow students • be clean in person and habits • take such tests and examinations as are

required by the Ministry • show respect for school property When a pupil returns to school after an absence, a parent of the pupil shall give the reason for the absence orally or in writing as the principal requires.

BULLYING PREVENTION & INTERVENTION

TCDSB Policy defines bullying as a form of (often repeated), persistent, aggressive behaviour that is directed at an individual or individuals. It is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) fear, distress, and/or harm to another person’s body, feelings, reputation, or self-esteem. Bullying occurs in a context where there is a real or a perceived power imbalance. Bullying can be physical, verbal, emotional, or electronic (cyber-bullying). Bullying includes but is not limited to: • any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury on

a fellow student • any intentional display of force such as

would give the victim reason to fear or expect bodily harm

• any willful act that has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group or students in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student

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• any willful act or threat to socially ostracize and/or vilify a student or group or students to exclude them from relationships and/or activities

The serious nature of bullying behaviour is recognized as having an adverse effect on school climate and on student learning, safety, and relationships. Bullying behaviour will not be accepted on school property, at school-related activities, on school buses, or in any other circumstance (e.g. on-line) where engaging in bullying will have a negative impact on the school climate.

CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOURS

Progressive Discipline

The TCDSB Code of Conduct also recognizes the importance of progressive discipline which focuses on prevention and early intervention as the key to maintaining a positive Catholic school environment. Progressive Discipline is a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports, and consequences to address inappropriate student behaviour and to build upon strategies that promote positive behaviours. When inappropriate behaviours occur, disciplinary measures are applied within a framework that shifts the focus from one that is solely punitive to one that is both corrective and supportive. Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS utilizes a range of interventions, supports, and consequences that include learning opportunities for reinforcing positive behaviour while helping students to make good choices. Some examples of the interventions, supports, and consequences that will be considered in dealing with inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour are: verbal warning, contact or meeting with parent/guardian, ”think” paper, immediate removal from activity, immediate removal from class, loss of privileges, detention, community service and/or restitution, referral to guidance counsellor, child & youth worker, social worker, or outside agency.

In some circumstances, suspension, which is further along the continuum of progressive discipline, may be the required response. More information can be found under Progressive Discipline Policy S.S. 10.

Restorative Justice and RCMC Restorative Justice is a safe, controlled process in which an alleged offender, a victimized individual and their respective families and supporters are brought together with a trained facilitator to discuss the offence and its effects and to jointly decide how to right the wrong that has been done. It is important in this process to ensure that the offender assumes responsibility for his/her actions. This will ensure a sense of accountability not always found in the court system where offenders are represented by lawyers and seldom face their victims.

RCMC RCMC (Resolution Conference & Mediation Circle) is a restorative justice program, similar to peer mediation, that involves conferencing circles, life skills projects and reintegration coaching. It is one way that a conflict may be resolved. Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS staff members have been trained to mediate disputes between pupils using RCMC. Administration may suggest its use as a stand-alone response to a dispute or in combination with other measures. Area coordinators have received additional training and will provide supplementary support to our school.

SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION

The following guidelines for suspension and expulsion are consistent with The Education Act and the Board Safe School policies for Suspension (S.S.06) and Expulsions (S.S. 05). Mitigating Factors as stated in The Education Act shall be considered.

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION IN THE TCDSB

In concert with the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, the TCDSB supports freedom of religion and an individual’s right to manifest his or her religious beliefs and observances. The right to freedom of religion, however, is not absolute and religious accommodation in the TCDSB is carried out in the larger context of the Catholic education system and denominational rights of Catholic schools. The Board will, at all times, seek to accommodate an individual’s right to freedom of religion in a manner that not only respects the individual’s beliefs but the principles of the Catholic Church. It is understood that all students registered at Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS acknowledge and are committed to the school community that proclaims, celebrates, and cherishes its Catholic identity and traditions. At the same time, our school is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive, safe and free of barriers based on religion. With respect to religious accommodation, the TCDSB also acknowledges that all students, in accordance with the best of what the Catholic Church offers in its social teachings and reflective practice, have rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code. In the spirit of respect and inclusion, the TCDSB will work cooperatively and take all reasonable steps to provide accommodation to individual requests to facilitate religious beliefs and practices. We would ask those seeking accommodations to make their requests at the start of the school year so that consideration can be given early on. For further information on religious accommodation please consult with the school administration. Additional information on the religious accommodation guidelines can found at www.tcdsb.org/religiousaccommodation.htm.

THE SMOKE-FREE ONTARIO ACT:

HOW IT AFFECTS YOU The Smoke-Free Ontario Act is a law which is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! The law is intended to:

• reduce the number of children and teens who start smoking

• protect Ontarians from second-hand smoke

What does the law say? • Smoking or holding lighted tobacco is not

allowed at any time by anyone (staff, students, parents or visitors) in school buildings or on school property [or in a vehicle parked on school property] and could cost you $305.

• Giving a cigarette to or sharing a cigarette with anyone under the age of 19 is against the law and could cost you $365.

Who do I contact for more information? • Call Toronto Health Connection at

416-338-7600 • Visit the Toronto Public Health website at www.toronto.ca/health

ATTENDANCE POLICY

ATTENDANCE OFFICE 416-393-5531, extension 2 Attendance at all classes at Blessed Pope John Paul II is compulsory. There is a direct relationship between regular, punctual attendance and academic success. We encourage students to be fully present, as often as possible, in body and mind. We are continuously reviewing and revising our attendance procedures and practices in order to better support student learning and achievement. As changes are made, we will communicate them to our students and our parent community as soon as possible. Teachers take attendance in all classes and send the daily attendance record of each class to the school’s attendance secretary, who then enters these records into a computerized attendance system.

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What is to be done when a student is absent? • When a student does not attend school,

a parent/guardian is expected to inform the school by telephone no later than 8:30 on the morning of the absence.

• If calling in the morning is not convenient, a parent/guardian may call the school and leave a voice mail message (press 2 after the recorded greeting) during the evening preceding the absence. When recording the message, please speak slowly and spell the student’s last name, state the grade the student is in, the date of the absence, the reason for the absence, and your relationship to the student.

What happens if a parent/guardian does not call ahead to report the absence?

• If no phone call is received, our automated SynreVoice telephone system will contact the parent/guardian to inform him/her of the absence. [SynreVoice calls (and e-mails if requested) the individual who is listed as the student’s first contact in our computer system, so please ensure that the school has up-to-date records.]

• When the student returns from the absence and a parent/guardian has not already called in to the school to authorize the absence, the student must bring a written note signed by the parental/guardian stating the date(s) of the absence and the reason for the absence. The student is to give this note to the attendance secretary. The student will then receive an admit slip from the attendance office. The admit slip is to be kept by the student and is to be shown to all teachers whose classes were missed.

Please note: → Students are to ensure that they arrive early enough to obtain their admit slip and get to class on time on the day of return.

→ Any instance of forging a parental/guardian signature or of having an unauthorized person call in to give permission for an absence will be considered a very serious matter and will be dealt with as such. What happens if a parent/guardian does not call the school and does not send a note?

• Since messages informing us of absences may be left on our voice mail system at any time, we hope that this question need seldom be asked! However, when this happens, the attendance secretary will have to speak directly to a parent/guardian before issuing an admit slip. In the meantime, the student will be missing class time because he/she needs an admit slip to get into class if there has been no phone call or note from a parent/guardian.

SIGN OUT It is strongly recommended that students schedule all appointments outside of class time. However, when leaving early is unavoidable, a sign-out is to be pre-arranged as follows: the parent/guardian is to either call the school or send in, with the student, a signed note indicating the time at which the student is to be excused from school and the reason. Students are to see the attendance secretary to obtain a sign-out slip before the first class in the morning. Students should also understand that if they have signed out, they must not be in the school building, on the school grounds, or loitering in front of or around the school. SIGN IN Any time students miss one or more classes at the beginning of the day, they are to proceed directly to the attendance office to sign in. If it is known ahead of time that a student will be arriving late to school, the parent/guardian is asked to call the school to inform us of the student’s expected arrival time and the reason. Students must still sign-in at the attendance office when they arrive to school! EXTENDED ABSENCES We strongly urge students and their families to avoid scheduling family vacations during the school year until after the last examination date in June. If a student expects to be away from school for any reason for a period of five or more days, his/her parent/guardian

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must provide written notice to the main office at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the absence. The school will call to confirm the upcoming absence. As well, the student must obtain a special letter from the vice principal, a copy of he/she will give to all his/her teachers. As with any absence, the student is responsible for the work that will be missed. ON TIME FOR CLASS Students are deemed to be punctual (on time) only if they have arrived to class in full and proper uniform, AND in possession of all required books and learning materials before the bell rings. Students are expected to be on time for all classes. Sufficient travel time between classes has been built into the schedule to ensure this. Students who are late for class are to go directly to class. Students who are considerably late for class will be deemed absent from that class, and will be recorded as such by the teachers. Students who are late for class will initially be warned and their parents/guardian will be informed by the SynreVoice automated calling system. Students who continue to be tardy will be assigned detentions or community service tasks. Consequences for persistent lateness may include an interview with the vice principal, further contact with parents/guardians, and suspension. UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCES: TRUANCY Being truant (commonly referred to as “skipping”) is defined as an unauthorized absence from class. Skipping a class or leaving the school without the consent of the school (attendance office, main office, or vice principal) is a serious matter. The consequences for an unjustified absence are referral to the vice principal and parental contact for the first such offence, and referral to a vice principal, parental contact, and the possibility of suspension for subsequent offences. Students who are frequently truant put their academic success at risk. As well, students should be aware that any evaluation they miss due to an unauthorized absence will result in mark of zero for that evaluation.

ATTENDANCE POLICY & CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENTS All of our school attendance policies apply to all Co-operative Education Students. Students are expected to be punctual and present at their placements on scheduled days. All attendance policies apply both to the in-school and out-of-school components of the program. ILLNESS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY A student who becomes ill during the school day must report directly to the main office as soon as possible. The student will remain there until arrangements can be made for him/her to go home or be picked up by a parent/guardian. No student is given permission to leave the school unless a parent/guardian has given consent in writing or has spoken to a school official. The student is responsible for completing any work missed due to tardiness. Students who become aware that another student feels ill are responsible for reporting this to the main office. If you feel ill or are with a friend who feels ill, spending class time in the washroom or cafeteria or elsewhere in the school is a potentially dangerous situation and you will be considered as skipping class if you do not report to the main office right away. ACCIDENTS Should an accident occur in the school or on school grounds, it must be reported to the main office immediately. An accident form is to be completed. A parent/guardian will be notified. MEDICAL & PERSONAL INFORMATION CHANGES It is of the utmost importance that the school office has correct contact numbers!! Please inform the attendance office immediately of any changes in address, telephone numbers (home, business, and cell), or any other important contact information so that we may keep accurate records. Students should pick up a form at the main office to update school records. Please inform the main office or the administration of any change in or newly diagnosed medical condition(s) which may affect the health or well-being of your child. This would include any conditions such as asthma,

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severe allergies and anaphylactic responses, diabetes, seizure disorders, and prescription medications that must be taken during the school day. All such information is held in strict confidence and would be shared only on a “need to know” basis. Please also ensure that the school has the name and telephone number of another responsible adult who may be contacted in case we cannot reach the parent/guardian in an emergency. In case of emergency, it is very stressful for the sick/injured student and for our school personnel, when we cannot reach a parent or guardian – please keep us up-to-date with contact numbers! INCLEMENT WEATHER The Toronto Catholic District School Board will do a school closing announcement over the radio if the weather warrants closure. Please do not call the school. Instead, telephone 416- 222-8282 extension 2873 or consult the school board web site at www.tcdsb.org/weather.htm. If the school is open and a student is unable to attend, the school should be notified before 8:30 a.m.

ACADEMIC POLICY

The Pope John Paul II community believes that all students should be challenged academically and prepared for the future they choose - whether it be in the world of work or a post- secondary educational institution. Academic success is dependent on a number of factors. Two of the most important of these are regular attendance and student commitment to learning.

COURSE LOAD Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 are expected to take 4 credits each semester. Students in grade 12 who have already earned at least 24 credits may be permitted to take 3 credits per semester. Students who have a study period in their timetable are to work in the library, or they may be in the cafeteria, but they are not permitted in the gymnasium or halls.

CHANGING A COURSE Students must see their guidance counsellor if they wish to make any changes to their timetable. Such changes will be made only for valid educational reasons. The deadline for changing a course is the last school day in September for Semester 1 courses and the last school day in February for Semester 2 courses. FULL DISCLOSURE Following Ministry of Education policy, both successful and unsuccessful attempts at completing Grade 11 and 12 courses will be recorded on the student’s Ontario Student Transcript (OST). If a student withdraws from a Grade 11 or 12 course after 5 instructional days following the mid-semester report card, a “W” is entered in the credit column and the student’s mark at the time of withdrawal is reported. The full disclosure policy also includes recording “R” for repeated courses and identifying night school, summer school and correspondence courses. HONOUR ROLL We are proud to recognize the academic achievements of our students who qualify for the Blessed Pope John Paul II Honour Society. To achieve Honour Roll status, a Blessed Pope John Paul II student must obtain an average of 80% with no mark below 60%. Only full time students will be eligible to acquire Honour Roll status. PARTICIPATION IN THE GRADUATION CEREMONY Students who participate in the graduation ceremony at Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS must have fulfilled all the graduation requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) as well as have successfully completed the grade level religion course in each year of their program at Pope.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION POLICY

The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. Teachers and schools use assessment methodologies to determine how effectively students are learning and evaluation instruments to grade the learning that has taken place and to communicate these results to students and their parents/guardians.

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The assessment and evaluation policies of the TCDSB are currently under review. Any revisions will be communicated to our students and their parents as soon as possible. During the first week of each course, each student will be given a Course Information Sheet (CIS) which outlines the profile for success in the course. It describes the specific expectations with respect to class procedures, course objectives, assignments, homework, testing, marking policy, et cetera. For every secondary school course, learning is divided into four (4) categories:

• Knowledge and understanding • Thinking and inquiry • Application and making connections • Communication

Assessment and evaluation in every course will include learning under all four categories. These categories are weighted as described in the CIS for each course, and this weighting is reflected in the mark that appears on the report cards. On-going assessment focuses on in-class work, daily assignments, homework, tests, projects, seminars and essays. Student achievement is evaluated on an on-going basis, and this evaluation and all testing and examinations will be consistent with the aims and objectives of each individual course. Specific instructions and achievement rubrics for major assignments will be discussed when these are given to the student.

Report cards will be issued 4 times a year:

• 1st semester mid-term [November] • 1st semester final [February] • 2nd semester mid-term [April] • 2nd semester final [June]

The June report card is mailed home early in July; all other report cards are carried home. Students may also receive ‘Early Warning Letters’ or ‘Early Assessment Communications’ if they are experiencing difficulty early on in a course.

In addition to reporting a percentage mark for every course, teachers will also indicate how well a student is progressing in developing his/her learning skills. There are six (6) learning skills to be reported on each report card. Teachers will indicate how well a student:

• Is Responsible • Is Organized • Works Independently • Collaborates with Others • Takes Initiative • Self-regulates

These learning skills are not part of the mark calculation. However, it is clear that the more highly developed these skills, the more likely a student is to earn high marks in a course.

The final grade for each course will be determined according to Ministry policy. The policy requires

70% of the student’s grade to be based on evaluation conducted throughout the course. This is called the term work.

30% of the student’s grade to be based on a final evaluation. This is formal, summative evaluation; it is administered at or near the end of the course to determine how well the student has met the expectations of the course. It is often in the form of a written final examination, but may also be in the form of an oral presentation, a performance, an essay, an independent study, or another evaluation method suitable to measuring how well the specific course expectations have been met. Parent-teacher interview sessions will be held each semester at mid-term, just after the report cards are distributed (November and April). We encourage parents to come and meet the teachers and discuss their children’s progress. Parents are also welcome to contact individual teachers at any time by calling the school and using the voice mail system. LATE & MISSING ASSIGNMENTS Students will be given ample time and opportunities to submit their work. Unless, otherwise stated, assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. In the world beyond school, adherence to deadlines is expected and penalties for late or incomplete work are a reality. It is also true that under particular and legitimate circumstances, and if approached responsibly, there may be extensions and individual consequences.

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Should a student wish to have consideration on a deadline for a piece of work, the onus is his/hers to request such consideration from the teacher before the due date and to show valid justification for the request. The teacher will take individual circumstances into account before responding to the request. Students who repeatedly make such requests are not likely to be granted extensions or any other consideration. Missing evaluations are recorded as ‘incomplete’ until such time as the teacher determines that the final due date has passed and the expectation cannot be met, at which time the grade for that assignment is a zero (0). CLASS PRESENTATIONS

Individual and group presentations have fixed timelines. These are not flexible because it is too difficult to alter the schedule once dates are set for a group of presenters or an entire class. A

student who is ill on the day of his/her presentation is to contact the teacher as soon as possible to discuss the situation. MISSED TESTS Students will not be penalized if they are absent for legitimate reasons on the day of a test. Legitimate reasons would include the student’s own illness or a serious illness or death in the family. When this occurs, the student must bring either a note from a parent/guardian indicating that he/she is aware that a test was missed, or a note from the student’s physician. The student may be permitted to either write the missed test, or a make-up test, or to do some other work in place of the test. It is the student’s obligation to request alternate arrangements and to provide appropriate documentation. Decisions about the date, the time, and the format of the alternative testing are at the discretion of the teacher. In the case where a student requires alternate arrangements on a second or subsequent occasion, the student will need to meet with his/her vice principal and receive written permission from the vice

principal before arrangements with the teacher are finalized. When an approved school excursion conflicts with a scheduled test, the student must inform the classroom teacher at least three (3) school days in advance of the scheduled test date. The student should approach the teacher to discuss making alternative arrangements that are suitable to both the student and the teacher. EXAMINATIONS All examinations are to be written at the scheduled time. It is the responsibility of the student to know the schedule for examinations, and to arrive on time, in full uniform, and prepared to write. If a student is seriously ill, the school should be called before the examination time. A doctor’s note which specifies the date and the reason for the absence must be submitted to the attendance office. In such cases, the vice principal will be informed. The examination may be scheduled for another time, or the student’s mark may be based on term work only; the decision regarding this will be made by the vice principal in consultation with the teacher. No reason, other than medical or serious family emergencies, will be considered valid for missing final examinations. Students will not be excused for personal travel or for employment opportunities. Students who are absent from an exam without a valid reason will receive a mark of zero for the missed exam.

Tardiness during an examination is not acceptable: late arrivals disturb other students. A student who arrives late for an examination will not be given extra time. PLAGIARISM & CHEATING Plagiarism is a serious offence. With the easy access to information that the Internet provides to all, the work that students submit for marks is subject to close scrutiny at all times. Students should expect to be asked and prepared to answer questions about their work, particularly when a piece of work submitted is, in any way, inconsistent with the student’s previous submissions.

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Plagiarism is the act of using another person’s ideas, writings or inventions, and passing them off as one’s own. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to:

• copying a portion, however small, word-for-word from any source (for example: a book, a magazine, a television script, another student’s work, the Internet, “cutting and pasting” from a web site)

• copying from another source, but changing a few words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs so that they are “your own”

• paraphrasing another piece of work • representing another person’s

substantial editorial or compositional assistance on an assignment as one’s own work

• using another person’s collection of data or a translation and calling it your own

Students who use material from another source must always acknowledge the source to avoid plagiarism. A student who uses another person’s work, even with permission, is guilty of plagiarism if he/she does not acknowledge the source within the work. Any such instance of academic dishonesty is taken very seriously. A student who plagiarizes any piece of work in any course will receive a mark of zero for that work and may face additional consequences. Furthermore, it is unacceptable to use an essay or research findings or any other work that was done for another purpose or course without first getting permission from the teacher. Cheating is another serious offence. Any attempt to render or receive unauthorized assistance by any means whatsoever during a test or an exam constitutes cheating. Students caught cheating on a test/examination will be given a mark of zero for the entire test/examination. Students may also face additional consequences.

UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE

In choosing to attend Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS, students and their parents/guardians have chosen to make a commitment to comply with the school’s uniform and dress code. Pope students are expected to wear a uniform because we are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and secure school where outsiders are easily identified, and we believe that it is important to maintain standards of modesty, neatness, cleanliness, and good taste that reflect our Catholic values. THE SCHOOL UNIFORM The COMPULSORY uniform components are: 1. Pants/kilt – available from R. J. McCarthy

• charcoal grey pleated school dress or casual pants OR

• charcoal grey flat front school dress or casual pants OR

• Girls only: school kilt or X-kilt (no shorter than 10 cm above the knee & not to be rolled at the waist)

2. Golf Shirt - available from R. J. McCarthy • short or long sleeved white or navy

school tuck-under Pope golf shirt with contrasting stripe (navy/white) bearing the school crest

3. Footwear • plain black shoes. These must be

completely black, including the stitching and soles (no accents, trim, or logos of any type in white or any other colour) and fully enclosed. Students may not wear sandals, clogs, slippers or boots.

• navy, black, or grey dress or casual socks. Girls may wear knee socks or tights [tights must not be transparent (no panty hose) and footless tights are not allowed].

The OPTIONAL uniform components are: • the navy blue zip-polo, the fleece

polo, the v-necked long-sleeved sweater or the sleeveless vest, embroidered with the Pope crest, available from R. J. McCarthy. These items are not to be worn alone - they must be worn over the golf shirt in #2 above.

Please note that the Panther athletic sweater is NOT part of the school uniform

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As stated for each item, the school uniform components are available only from our approved supplier, R. J. McCarthy Ltd., and must bear the McCarthy label. Other brands and styles are not permitted. Pope students are expected to be in full and proper uniform every school day, from the first day of school in September until the end of June examinations, unless specifically told otherwise by staff. Any student out of uniform may be sent home to change. Students on school excursions are expected to comply with the specified dress requirements indicated on the permission form. Civvies days are held periodically; on these days, students are expected to dress in casual attire that is appropriate for a school setting (no bare backs, shoulders or mid-riffs, no décolletage, or clothing with inappropriate messages or graphics).

OTHER DRESS CODE EXPECTATIONS

Students are to remain in their school uniform throughout the entire school day including lunch and spares/study periods and detentions.

No student in any grade may wear a shirt and/or tie as uniform. These pieces were phased out several years ago and are no longer allowed.

No head wear of any kind is permitted. This means none of the following may be worn or visible: baseball or other caps, hats, do-rags, head bands, bandanas, scarves, etc. Students who wear these items can expect to have them immediately confiscated. On a first offence, they can usually be claimed at the vice principal’s office at the end of the day. On subsequent offences, the items may be held longer and there may be further consequences.

No coats or jackets or any other outerwear is to be worn in the school.

Only plain (without patterns, words or graphics) all-white tee-shirts may be worn under the uniform top (#2 above). These tee-shirts must be worn fully tucked in.

No student may wear long-sleeved items under short-sleeved items.

Belts should be plain and all black. The school uniform is to be worn neatly and

with pride. This means that: • uniforms will not be altered in any way • uniform items will be fitted to the

student and will not be oversized

• pants and kilts will be worn at the waist • uniform pieces will be clean and in

good repair • excessive jewellery, large pendants,

contrasting belts, sashes, or other forms of adornment are not acceptable.

Decisions regarding appropriate and allowable accessories, grooming, etc, are at the discretion of the administration. Students who do not arrive to class in full and proper uniform are in violation of the uniform policy, and will be sent to the main office for a violation slip. The events are recorded and consequences are administered. Consequences for being out of uniform may be a warning, being sent home, serving a detention, and possibly, suspension – this will depend on the particular circumstances, the number of previous uniform violations, and the nature of the uniform violation itself. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) UNIFORMS The school athletic tee-shirt and shorts are mandatory uniform items for PE classes [these items may be purchased from the Pope Athletic Department]. White athletic socks are also part of the mandatory PE uniform. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION Pope students are required to carry their school photo identification card at all times while on school premises. Lost cards can be replaced for $10. Furthermore, students must identify themselves when asked by any member of Pope staff to do so. Failure by a student to correctly identify himself/herself to a staff member or to misrepresent himself/herself in any way is a serious breach of school policy and will be dealt with severely.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

For this policy, co-curricular activities refer to any activity offered at Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS that offers students opportunities to participate in activities related to the curriculum, activities related to sports, and any activity during which the students represent our school.

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MEETINGS A staff advisor must be present for all meetings or practices held by any school club, group, or team, whether held inside the building, on school grounds, or elsewhere.

STUDENT COUNCILS Pope’s three student councils are composed of very enthusiastic students who want to help make your year at Pope a great one. They are most effective when they have the support of the student body. Please participate and contribute positively to the many events they have planned. The three councils are: the Executive Student Council (ESC), the Leadership Student Council (ELC), and the Panthers Athletic Council (PAC). Each council has its own mandate and meets separately to accomplish its goals. However, there is liaison between the councils and they work together and support each other to enhance life for the students at Pope.

2013-14 Executive Student Council President: Serriz Pena Vice President: Kyle Fox 2013-14 Leadership Student Council President: Noeline Tharshan Vice Presidents: Anoke Dunstan & Ashley James

2013-14 Panthers Athletic Council President: Megan Pakulis Vice President Jasmine Romero

SCHOOL EXCURSIONS All excursions require prior approval from the principal and the TCDSB. If prior approval is not secured, the TCDSB does not assume financial or other responsibility or liability for the event. The permission form for the excursion is signed by the principal indicating approval of the trip. Any private trip, that is, one which is not approved by appropriate school and board authorities, must have a written disclaimer included with the advertising material to indicate that the TCDSB has not approved the trip.

POPE ATHLETIC PROGRAMME THE PANTHERS: OUR SCHOOL TEAMS Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS has a tradition of athletic success and we are proud to provide numerous opportunities for students to become actively involved in sports. Pope students have excelled in the Toronto District Colleges Athletic Association (TDCAA) and at the Ontario Championships (OFSAA). We encourage all students to participate in order to enjoy the many benefits of healthy and active living and to enrich their overall high school experience.

Sports Teams at Pope include: Fall season: Cross Country, Jr. Boys Soccer,

Golf, Jr. & Sr. Girls Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Sr. Boys Volleyball

Winter season: Badminton, Curling, Ice Hockey, Swimming, Jr. & Sr. Girls Volleyball, Jr. & Sr. Boys Basketball, Table Tennis,

Spring season: Girls Soccer, Sr. Boys Soccer, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, Track & Field, Table Tennis, Jr. Boys Volleyball

ATHLETIC POLICY: PRIVILEGE TO PLAY Student-athletes must understand that they are “students first, athletes second”, and that being chosen to represent the school through their participation on a school team is both a responsibility and a privilege. For this reason the school has set academic requirements for students to participate in school sports teams, as follows:

• Grade 9 students must be passing at least 3 of the 4 courses taken each semester

• Students in Grades 10 through 12 must have acquired a minimum number of credits to participate:

Grade 10 students need 7 credits to play in 1st semester; 10 credits in 2nd semester

Grade 11 students need 14 credits to play in 1st semester; 18 credits in 2nd semester

Grade 12 students need 22 credits to play in 1st semester; 26 credits in 2nd semester

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EXPECTATIONS of POPE STUDENT- ATHLETES As Pope ambassadors, our student-athletes are to meet these expectations:

• Follow the school policies and code of conduct as outlined in this agenda book, in particular, the attendance and uniform policies of the school.

• Attend all classes on the day of a game/event if they wish to participate.

• Make every attempt to be successful in their school work and make up any work missed due to participation in athletics.

• Comport themselves in a manner which brings credit to the school and is consistent with the philosophy of the school and the TDCAA. This includes demonstrating fair play and good sportsmanship as well as showing respect for team-mates, opponents, coaches, and officials.

• Treat all school property and team uniforms with care, and return the uniforms within five days after the final game of the season.

• Participate in no more than one major sport per athletic season, with exceptions to be discussed with the athletic director.

• Pay the annual school athletic fee.

If a student-athlete jeopardizes his/her privilege of playing, a meeting will be held with the athlete, the coach, and respective staff member. Final decisions with respect to a student-athlete’s status on a team will be made in consultation with the athletic director and the principal. LEAVING A SCHOOL TEAM If for any reason, a student-athlete decides to quit a team, he/she should be aware that he/she will not be permitted to participate in any other athletic event for the remainder of the school year. In the following school year, the student-athlete will be on probation and his/her behaviour and attendance will be monitored by the coach. Therefore, we encourage all our student-athletes to discuss their concerns with their parents and the coach or the athletic director before deciding to quit a team.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SPECTATORS Attendance at athletic events organized by the school, TDCAA, or other group, is a privilege extended to only Blessed Pope John Paul II students and as such may be withdrawn for previous or ongoing violations of the Code of Conduct. The privilege of attendance may also be withdrawn if school staff or event officials have reasonable grounds to suspect that the safety of fellow students or staff may be compromised.

Spectators who attend athletic events shall:

• Carry and produce, if asked, a school photo ID card at all event sites both on and off campus where exhibition, league, playoff or tournament games are scheduled.

• Wear their full school uniform while attending games in the gymnasium at their home school or while in attendance at a neighbouring school.

• Only be allowed to attend games involving their own school – players may attend games involving other schools only if permission was given by the host school.

• Remain seated in their designated area • Refrain from using taunting or derogatory

cheers, obscene or vulgar language or gestures which disparage opponents or their fans.

• Refrain from throwing paper, refuse or other objects.

• Refrain from any form of physical confrontation with others.

• Show respect for players, coaches and officials.

• Stay off the playing surface at all times.

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THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME (IB)

Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS is proud to be accredited as an IB World School. The IB Diploma Programme is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university course that demands the best from both motivated students and their teachers. The IB Diploma Program is widely recognized for its high academic standards, and IB Diploma Programme graduates are welcomed by the world’s leading universities. The sophisticated two-year curriculum covers a wide range of academic subjects, and students complete six courses from the programme to earn their IB Diploma. Assessment is varied and takes place over two years, with final examinations in each subject. Students’ work is assessed by an international board of examiners, who are themselves rigorously trained and monitored by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Students who display good levels of performance across all six subjects and achieve a minimum of 24 points [out of a possible 45] are awarded the IB Diploma. All others receive a certificate for each of the subjects completed. Each of the six subjects is scored on a point scale of 1 to 7, and an additional 3 points are available for theory of knowledge and the extended essay.

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK) An internally and externally assessed interdisciplinary component that explores the different concepts of knowledge found in the subject areas

• Extended Essay (EE) An externally assessed independent research assignment of 4000 words in one of the six subject areas

• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) A minimum of 150 hours of participation over the two years in creative, physical and service activities in the local community - the CAS requirement allows students to gain real-life experience beyond the classroom

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CHAPLAINCY

The Religious Education & Chaplaincy Programmes are central to our school. We expect every Pope student to respect our commitment to Catholic education and to embrace the values and traditions of our Catholic community. Pope students are required to successfully complete the Religious Education Program in every grade from 9 through 12. Students are expected to attend and respectfully participate in the student retreats for each grade, which are an integral component of our Religious Education curriculum. Our school chaplaincy programme is an important ministry here at Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS. It provides services for the faith development of our students and staff and attends to the spiritual needs, both sacramental and pastoral, of our school community. The chaplaincy programme arranges the school Masses as well as the celebration of the Eucharist in our school chapel, the sacrament of Reconciliation, morning prayer, paraliturgies, retreats, and outreach to the local and global communities. It also provides counsel and support on an individual basis for those who seek a deeper understanding of their faith journey.

Pope students are expected to attend the school Masses and are invited to participate in the numerous opportunities provided through-out the year for the celebration of our faith. Students are encouraged to spend time in the chapel in prayer or meditation, and to seek the services of the school chaplain as needed. Students are also encouraged to make a positive contribution to the school and the wider community through involvement in the Student Leadership Council.

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SCHOOL SERVICES & FACILITIES STUDENT SERVICES [GUIDANCE] DEPT 416-393-5531, extension 3 The Student Service (Guidance) Department is open from 8:15 am to 4:00 pm daily. The guidance counsellors are available to assist students in three main areas:

academic counselling career exploration and planning personal and social development

Students should make appointments with their guidance counsellor through the Student Services Secretary. Students are encouraged to begin Career Exploration as soon as they begin Grade 9. Counselling plays an important role in assisting students to make wise selections of course programmes and courses to ensure that the best and widest possible array of post-secondary options remain open to them. Students are aided in this regard via school presentations, career days, and many print and electronic materials. CHILD & YOUTH WORKER (CYW) Blessed Pope John Paul II CSS has two full time child & youth workers who are available to assist students who have questions and/or concerns about issues of a social or emotional nature. Students who wish to see a CYW should make an appointment at the Student Services Office. SOCIAL WORKER A student may be referred to or self-refer to the school social worker. Your guidance counsellor or vice principal will assist students in accessing this service. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER The Toronto Catholic District School Board is pleased to continue its partnership with Toronto Police Services and the School Resource Officers (SRO) program. The goal of the SRO initiative is to develop and enhance safe and caring school relationships and programs with students, school staff, parents and partnership members. Students are always welcome to come and talk to our friendly, student-centered officer.

LOCKERS School lockers are the property of The Toronto Catholic District School Board. Each student will be assigned a locker for his/her use throughout the school year. Students are to remain in the designated locker for the duration of the school year and are to use only the locks that have been provided by the school. Students are forbidden to trade or change locks or lockers. Students are not to share lockers. Lockers are to be kept locked at all times (spin the dial after closing the lock & ensure the lock is indeed closed). Do not tell anyone your lock combination. Lockers must be kept neat and clean. Students are not to write in or on their lockers, nor to attach stickers or the like to them. Never leave food in a locker overnight, as this encourages unwanted pests. The school authorities may open a locker at any time for inspection. In order to ensure prompt arrival to classes, students are advised to visit their lockers only three times a day: in the morning before school begins, at the lunch break, and before leaving school at the end of the day. Students should take only the materials needed for class and leave all other items in their lockers. STUDENT PARKING Student parking is available only in the south parking lot, as the east and west lots are reserved for staff parking. Vehicles may not be parked in fire routes or between the portables.

CAFETERIA AND FOOD & BEVERAGES Cafeteria service will be available throughout the school year, except on examination days. Vending machines that dispense food and beverages are located on the first floor. Students wishing to make a purchase from these machines are to do so without causing a disruption to classes nearby.

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Students should not be in the halls and about the school with food or drink. With the exception of plain unflavored water, no student should bring food or drink into any classroom. All food and drinks are to be consumed only in the cafeteria or in the two designated “pit” areas on the first floor. Students are expected to clear off the table and/or eating area after eating (place all waste in the appropriate bins) and to keep the cafeteria and the school clean. Students who sit in either pit area for lunch are to talk quietly so as not to disturb classes nearby. Students are not to be loitering in the halls during their lunch periods. Students are nor permitted in the gymnasium during their lunch or spare periods, unless they have the consent of and are under the direct supervision of a teacher.

LIBRARY SERVICES Students are encouraged to use the school library. The school library is open as follows:

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 – 3:30 Friday: 8:00 - 3:00

The library is available for students to: • borrow books, periodicals, journals and

use reference materials • do research using print and internet

sources, including authoritative databases*

• print documents from the computer* • complete homework, study quietly, or

read • use TV/VCR and seminar rooms for

group projects and discussion *Students wishing to use a computer in the library MUST have their current student ID card ready to show to the teacher-librarian. As well, computer use in the school library is subject to the TCDSB Acceptable Use Policy, see below. Guidelines for Library use:

• As always, students must be in full uniform whenever they are in the library.

• Students may not bring schoolbags, backpacks, food or drinks into the library.

• Students are permitted to access personal email and messaging only before and after school, not during school hours.*

• Students may use headphones (available from the teacher-librarian) with the computers only to listen to educational material.

• The library photocopier is available for student use, at 10 cents per page.

SAFETY & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) There is a defibrillator on school premises. It is located in the front foyer on the wall at the right side of the library doors. Should an emergency arise, take the AED from the wall bracket (a small alarm will sound while the door is open) and follow the directions inside. Please also get another person to inform the office of the nature of the emergency; office staff will call 9-1-1 and help can be quickly on the way.

FIRE SAFETY Fire extinguishers are located in the hall on each floor and in all the science rooms. There are also fire blankets in all the science labs.

Six mandatory fire drills are held each year. Except when notification is given that testing is being conducted, in all situations that the fire bell rings, students are to assume that the alarm signals a real threat and they must evacuate the building and follow emergency procedures.

• Students are to proceed directly outside, quickly (without running) and silently, via the exit indicated on the signs posted in the room.

• Students are not to wait for their friends, go to their lockers, make phone calls, or do anything other than exit the building.

• Once outside, students must move away from the building, onto the perimeter of the school property or the sidewalk. They must keep the fire route clear for emergency vehicles.

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• Students are to locate their classroom teacher who will take attendance.

• Students may return to the building only after they have received the signal.

THREAT RESPONSE PROCEDURES The Toronto Catholic District School Board has a primary responsibility to ensure the safety of students and staff inside board buildings and on board property. In the case of a potential threat the principal would select one of three responses. All of these responses would be signaled to the staff and students by a series of 3 sets of 3 bells each. Therefore, at any time, if students hear 9 bells, they should stop whatever they are doing wherever they are, be silent, and listen to the PA system for further direction. A Shelter in Place response is typically initiated by an outside agency to handle a possible environmental danger to the school. The threat poses no immediate danger to students or staff unless they leave the building. No one is permitted to leave the school during a Shelter in Place. A Hold and Secure response is initiated when there is possible danger in the school neighbourhood. The threat is proximate to, but not inside the school building. The threat poses no immediate danger to the students or staff unless they leave the building. No one is permitted to leave the school during a Hold and Secure. A Lockdown response is initiated when imminent danger is present on the school site and the safety of students and staff is threatened. During a lockdown no one may enter or leave the building and the telephones will not be answered. Following a lockdown, the school will inform students and parents of the event that led to this response. Any questions regarding this should be directed to the school administration. There will be two lockdown drills during the school year to prepare staff and students for such an eventuality. These drills will be announced in advance and staff will review procedures with the students beforehand.

OTHER SCHOOL INFORMATION, PROCEDURES, & REGULATIONS

THE ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY The TCDSB Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) reflects the growing technological presence of electronic communication systems in our schools and emphasizes the use of technology in a respectful manner that upholds the dignity of the human person and is consistent with our Catholic teachings. It recognizes that in 21st century there is a shared responsibility between the TCDSB, families, schools and students to provide guidance on the appropriate use of technology. The AUP has been created to establish guidelines for users to understand what governs “safe and appropriate use”. As a school community, we have three main concerns about some of the technologies students may use in schools: 1) they often distract students from the classroom activities and learning; 2) they are easily pocketed by those who may be tempted to do so; 3) there are privacy issues with the use of some of these devices. The AUP defines electronic communication systems to include social media, website publishing, and the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs). In addition, it addresses expectations surrounding the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy effective as of September 2012. While these devices are not mandatory for classroom activities, they may be included when there is a clear educational purpose that has been identified by the teacher. All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the AUP. The full text of the TCDSB AUP can be found at: http://www.tcdsb.org/board/policies/aup The following is a summary of the AUP expectations for students when using the TCDSB electronic communication system.

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Behaviour Expectations: All students must sign a "Student Access Agreement" before receiving their individual user accounts and gaining access to the Board network. If a student is less than 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must also sign the agreement.

Using the Board’s electronic communication systems is a privilege, not a right, and can be restricted or, if appropriate, removed altogether.

Individual user accounts must remain private.

Students must act ethically, lawfully and in an appropriate manner when using the Board’s electronic communication systems. Personal Safety & Privacy:

Students will promptly inform a school Administrator or teacher if they receive any inappropriate communication that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

Students should always protect their personal information and privacy. Unacceptable Activities:

Attempts to access unauthorized areas of the Board’s system, or any other computer system through the Board’s network. This includes attempting to access another user’s files or attempting to log on using another person’s account.

Malicious destruction or abuse of the Board’s network, computer systems, hardware, software, or electronic devices.

Accessing, installing or distributing unauthorized equipment, software or media files on the Board’s network or computer systems.

Engaging in any illegal activities such as the sale of drugs or alcohol, criminal activity or threatening the safety of another person.

Engaging in any inappropriate behaviour such as cyberbullying, personal attacks, threats, harassment, hate motivated and discriminatory behaviours at school, school related events or in circumstances that negatively impact on the school climate. These actions will be dealt with according to the Education Act or school codes of conduct.

Impersonation or using a false identity. Any use of inappropriate language

(obscene, profane, threatening, harassing, bullying, racist or disrespectful) posted publically, privately, or on any websites.

Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement Students must not plagiarize works that

they find on the Internet and properly obtain permission and/or site original ownership for copyright materials. Bring Your Own Computer / Personal Electronic Device (PED):

The student use of PEDs is a privilege, not a right, and can be removed if it interferes with student learning, duties and obligations.

The school administration may decide when and where PEDs are permitted and prohibited within a school environment.

Students are allowed to bring their own PEDs to school, but not to any class, no matter where that class may be held, unless permitted by the teacher for an educational purpose.

At all other times during regular school hours, PEDs must be securely stored away by the student and in silent mode. A student who uses a PED in class without the teacher’s permission is subject to regular classroom and school disciplinary procedures.

The teacher may send a student to see an administrator if a PED is used inappropriately during class. The teacher or administrator may confiscate the device and store it securely until the matter is resolved.

Students may connect their devices to the Board’s Guest network for internet access only, in designated study areas and as per school policy. PEDs are NOT permitted in examination rooms, unless the teacher has granted permission.

Board technical support will be not be provided for any hardware, software or connectivity issues, and users may not install any Board/Ministry licenced software, unless the software has been licensed for home use.

All PEDs must have anti-virus malware protection on them prior to connecting to the Board’s network. If a PED is suspected of interfering with the Board’s network it must be disconnected and securely stored by the student.

Students may not use PEDs to capture video or images in private areas such as washrooms or change rooms. When photographing a student or students on school property, their consent must be granted. Parental/guardian consent is required for photographing a student with special needs. Any images being posted or transmitted

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electronically while photographed on school property or at a school event must have the permission of the individual(s) or the principal. Any images or video that negatively impact the school climate must not be captured, transmitted or posted under any circumstances. Disciplinary Consequences:

In the event that a student violates this policy, the student (and parent, where applicable) will be provided with a notice of violation and will meet with a school administrator/designate.

A school administrator/designate may deny, restrict or suspend a student’s access to the Board’s network upon any violation of this policy or other rules of the school. Appropriate legal authorities will be contacted if there is any suspicion of illegal activities.

The Board will cooperate fully with legal authorities in any investigation relating to illegal activities conducted through the Board’s system. TELEPHONES AND MESSAGES There are two pay phones for the use of students located in the front foyer of the school. Office phones may be used by students only on occasion and with the secretary’s permission. The office staff does not take messages for students. Students will not be called from class to take phone calls except in cases of legitimate emergency. If an emergency should arise, then a parent/guardian should call the school, identify himself/herself to the school secretary, and briefly state the nature of the emergency. The school secretary will contact the student and arrange for him/her to come to the phone to speak with the parent/guardian. ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL & GROUNDS Students must have a purpose for being in the school building or on the school grounds outside of class time. Unless students are participating in a scheduled event (game, practice, club meeting, rehearsal, etc) under the supervision of a staff member or school coach, they must leave the building promptly after dismissal. VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL In order to maintain a safe and secure school, to minimize distractions, and to establish an atmosphere that is conducive to working and learning, TCDSB policy permits only authorized

persons to come into the school building or onto the school grounds. Who is authorized to be on Pope grounds?

Pope students for the current year Parents/guardians of current Pope students Pope staff Persons authorized by Pope staff for specific

purposes (guest speaker, mail carrier, etc)

All other persons are unauthorized and are considered to be trespassing.

Parents/guardians are always welcome at Pope; however, since your identity may not be known to our staff, we ask that you please report to the Main Office and identify yourself when you first arrive. In the case that visitors do arrive at our school, they are required to report to the main office, identify themselves, and state the purpose of their visit. It is at the discretion of the administration to grant or deny permission to be on school grounds and/or in the building. Pope students are reminded that similar rules apply if they should happen to visit another school. Please help us keep our positive reputation by complying with all school rules.

NOTICES All publication or posting of any school news or notices of any kind, either on bulletin boards or in print or by electronic means, must first

be approved by the principal or vice principal. LOST AND FOUND Students should report the loss of any item to the main office. Students will complete a form which will be filed at the main office. All ‘found’ articles should be turned into the main office. Lost articles may be claimed at the office. All unclaimed items will be given to charity. THEFT AND VANDALISM Keeping our school safe and pleasant is the shared responsibility of students and staff. We must keep an eye out for the betterment of our school community, and speak up when we notice something wrong. Theft and destruction of property, however caused, should never be tolerated. Consequences for such behaviour may include paying for the cost of repairs, suspension, and the involvement of police and the laying of charges.

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Despite our best efforts, unpleasant things can happen. We strongly recommend that students do not bring any extremely valuable items to school. Students must promptly report any item that is lost or believed stolen to the main office. UNRETURNED TEXTBOOKS, RESOURCES & LIBRARY MATERIALS Textbooks for courses loaned to students, are the property of the TCDSB. Final marks and transcripts at the end of a course may be withheld until texts are returned or payment has been made. Also, students with outstanding textbooks or unpaid fines will not receive their timetables for the following semester.

BLESSED POPE JOHN PAUL II CSS & THE COMMUNITY

CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL The CSAC provides a forum through which parents and other members of the school community may influence their children’s education and contribute to the improvement of student achievement and school performance. The CSAC executive consists of a majority of parents, the administration of the school, a teacher representative, a support staff representative, a student representative, and one representative of the broader school community. CSAC meetings (approximately six each year) are held in the evening and are open to all parents/guardians and staff members. We invite you to join us and become actively involved in the Pope CSAC. SAFE SCHOOL ADVISORY TEAM Every secondary school in the TCDSB has a Safe School Advisory Team which develops and implements the school’s Safe School Plan. The team is composed of the school administration, teachers, parents and students. Any one wishing to work with our Safe School Team should contact the school administration.

LOCAL TRAFFIC It is important for our students and staff to arrive and depart the school safely each day. Traffic congestion occurs in front of the school during student drop-off and pick-up times, typically at 8:30 am and at 2:30 pm each school day, and can jeopardize everyone’s safety. Please follow the flow of traffic, which is to enter the parking area by the east driveway, proceed to the rear of the building for drop off, continue around the building and exit via the driveway on the west side of the building. Please slow down. Exercise patience and care whenever driving in the school area, particularly at peak traffic times. Do not impede the flow of traffic by double parking or blocking driveways or the building entrances. BEING GOOD NEIGHBOURS It is most important to promote continued good relations with the residents in the area, local merchants, the TTC, nearby schools, and all our neighbours. When in uniform, Pope students are easily identified as such and are always associated, for better or for worse, with the school. Our school reputation is enhanced or damaged by the perceptions held by people in the community.

Pope students are expected to treat our neighbours and their property with the utmost of respect, and by so doing, represent the school well. Specifically, we expect Pope students to:

• obey the rules of traffic, safety and courtesy when walking or driving

• avoid trespassing, littering, and loitering • refrain from rowdy behaviour and the

use of profane language while in the community and on the TTC

• be courteous to all in our neighbourhood Please be advised that the above policies will be enforced not only by the Pope staff, but by the Toronto Police Services as well in cases where trespassing, littering, or vandalism is involved.

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SCHOOL PROCESS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS

When concerns arise, it is important that the Blessed Pope John Paul II school community handles the issue in a way that results in mutual understanding, respect, and personal growth. By this process we seek to promote the self-advocacy of students, to facilitate open communication, and to resolve issues within the school community in a positive manner. Process to Address Concerns and Issues: the process ends at the earliest step at which all concerned [student, the parent/guardian, and the school staff] are satisfied that the issue has been resolved.

Step 1: the student discusses the issue with the teacher Step 2: the parent/guardian discusses the issue with the teacher Step 3: the parent/guardian and/or student discusses the issue with the vice principal or the principal and/or teacher; the input of the department head may be sought; the administrator will facilitate further discussion as needed Before contacting the vice principal or principal (Step 3), parents/guardians and students are asked to follow the process (Steps 1 & 2) as above.

Parents/guardians who have concerns are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher at any time. It is best to do so early on so that issues can be promptly resolved.

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TRUSTEES 2013-2014

Ward Trustee Telephone1 Peter Jakovcic 416-512-34012 Ann Andrachuk, Chair 416-512-34023 Sal Piccininni, Vice Chair 416-512-34034 Patrizia Bottoni 416-512-34045 Maria Rizzo 416-512-34056 Frank D’Amico 416-512-34067 John Del Grande 416-512-34078 Garry Tanuan 416-512-34089 Jo-Ann Davis 416-512-340910 Barbara Poplawski 416-512-341011 Angela Kennedy 416-512-341112 Nancy Crawford 416-512-3412 William Lawrence, Student Trustee 416-512-3413 Enrique Olivo, Student Trustee 416-512-3417

416-393-5531

A Guide to the Blessed Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary School

Automated Voice Messaging System

When you call the school, the automated system will answer.

During office hours (8:00 am – 4:15 pm), you may press ‘0” to reach a school secretary.

At any time, you have the following options:

Key in the voice mailbox number of the staff member for whom you wish to leave a message. OR Press ‘1’ for the Staff Names Directory. OR Press ‘2’ for the Attendance Office. If your child will be absent – state the student’s name and

grade, your relationship to student, the length of the absence and the reason for absence – please SPELL the student’s surname.

OR Press ‘3’ for the Student Services (Guidance) Department. OR Press ‘4’ for the school address, fax number and directions to the school. OR Press ‘5’ for upcoming events (photo days, CSAC meetings, et cetera).

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BLESSED POPE JOHN PAUL II CSS – CALENDAR 2013-2014 PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE.

Please check our school information line or our school website for updates.

EVENTS DATES Staff Meetings (Late Start Schedule) Sep 3, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 15, Feb 12, Apr 2, May 14

Staff Meeting (Early Dismissal) March 25 – OSSLT Information Meeting

Department Heads Meetings Sep 11, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 19, May 7, Jun 4

Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) Meetings

Sep 11, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, Feb 5, Mar 19, May 7, Jun 4

Examination Days *** IB EXAMS: May 5 – 22 ***

SEMESTER 1: January 28, 29, 30, & 31 SEMESTER 2: June 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, & 26

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

Thursday, March 27, 2014 Province wide - there is NO ALTERNATE date!

TOK Talk Series – Grade 11 Sep 30/Oct1/2, Oct 21/22/23, Nov 18/19/20, Dec 9/10/11, Feb 10/11/12, Mar 17/18/19, Apr 14/15/16, June 2/3/4

Grade 9 EQAO Math Assessment (Late start schedule)

For Semester 1 math students: January 22 & 23 For Semester 2 math students: June 11 & 12

Professional Activity (PA) Days Sept 27, Oct 11, Nov 15, Dec 20, Mar 7, Jun 27

School Masses Ash Wednesday - Paraliturgy Mass at 8:00 AM

St Thomas More: Sep 18, Dec 18, Apr 23, Jun 4 School gym: Mar 5 School chapel: every Thursday morning beginning Sept 12

SEMESTER 1: September 3, 2013 - January 31, 2014

September

4-5 Camp White Pine Grade 9 Orientation 9 & 10 Grade Level Assemblies 10 IB Info Night – Grades 11 & 12 19 Centennial College – Period 2 20 We Day at Air Canada Centre 20 PAC Open Gymnasium 23 University of Toronto – Period 1 24 ESC Civvies Day 24 IB Info Night – Grades 9 & 10 25 TTC & Yearbook Photo Day 26 Environmental Assembly 30 Terry Fox Run

October

2 NTIP Orientation 4 World Teachers’ Day 10 Oktoberfest ESC Carnival 16 University & College Info Night 17 IB Info Night – Grade 8 22 Scholarship Presentation – Period 4 24 Grade 8 Open House 25-26 When Faith Meets Pedagogy Conf. 28 Photo Retake Day 29 Gr 9 Niagara Falls Trip 29 ELC Twoonie Terror Tuesday 31 ESC Civvies day

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November

1 IB De-stress Night – Grades 11 & 12 5 LAST DAY OF TERM 1 6 Take Our Kids to Work/School Day 18 REPORT CARDS carried home 18 - 22 ESC Spirit Week 21 ESC Civvies Day 21 Parent-Teacher Interviews 22 Pep Rally 22-23 ELC Starv-a-thon

December

Christmas break: Dec 23- Jan 3

1 Advent begins 3 - 17 ELC Christmas Food Drive 5 Christmas Concert 7:00 PM 5 -13 ELC Santa Photos 13 IB Applications (for JP) are due 16-19 ESC Winterlicious Week 19 ESC civvies day

January

6 Classes resume

SEMESTER 2: February 3, 2014 - June 27, 2014

February

10 I Flurtz 10 Semester 1 final marks are due 11-19 Guidance visits re registration 14 ESC civvies day 14 ESC Semi-Formal 17 Family Day Holiday 18 REPORT CARDS carried home 20 Waterloo Math Contests: Gr 9 - 11 20 Reading for the Love of It Conference 26 REGISTRATION FOR 2014-2015

March

4 Registration night for new grade 9s 4 -16 Europe Trip 4 Pancake Tuesday 6 District Review, Phase 3 10 - 14 March break week 20 ESC civvies day 21 PAC Talent Night 27 Ontario Secondary School

Literacy Test 28 Earth Hour, Lights Out, Period 2

April

7 Blessed Pope John Paul II Day 10 LAST DAY OF TERM 1 15 Gr 9 Niagara Falls Trip 15 Waterloo Math Contest (Gr 12) 16 ESC civvies day 17 Holy Thursday 18 Good Friday (holiday) 21 Easter Monday (holiday) 22 REPORT CARDS carried home23-26 Washington trip 24 Party in the Right Spirit 24 IB study block begins [Grade 12 only] 24 Parent-Teacher Interviews 25 Toronto cleans 28-2 Stop the Stigma Week

May

4 IB study block ends 5-9 Catholic Education Week 9-11 Camp Olympia Leadership Weekend 12 ESC Applications available 16 International Day against Homophobia 22 International Day & Civvies 23 Wonderland Excursion 30 ESC Election Assembly & Voting 30 Graduation Prom

June

2 Athletic Banquet 6 ESC Barbeque 25 Graduation Ceremony

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Notes…

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The following charts are used by principals when considering consequences for inappropriate student behaviour. • The term shall, as used in the legislation, means must. • When the term may is used, it is important to note (according to the established Police/School Board Protocol) that

if, through balance of probability, a criminal act that impacts on the climate of the school took place, the principal must inform the police.

Activities for which a Principal Shall Consider a Suspension Education Act, Part XIII, subsection 306 (1)

Principal May Issue

Suspension

Notify Police

May

Shall 1. Uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm on

another person

1 –20 Days

X

2. Possessing alcohol or illegal drugs 1 – 20 Days X

3. Being under the influence of alcohol 1 – 20 Days X

4. Swearing at a teacher or at another person in a position of authority

1 – 20 Days

NA

NA

5. Committing an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school property at the pupil’s school or to property located on the premises of the pupil’s school

1 – 20 Days

X

6. Bullying 1 – 20 Days X

7. Any activity that is an activity for which a principal may suspend a pupil under a policy of the board.

1 – 20 Days X

Activities for which a Principal May Suspend a Pupil Board Policy

Education Act, Part XIII clause 306 (1) 7

Principal May Issue

Suspension

Notify Police

May Shall

1. Persistent opposition to authority 1 – 20 Days X 2. Habitual neglect of duty 1 – 20 Days NA 3. Willful destruction of school property; vandalism

causing damage to school or Board property or property located on school or Board premises

1 – 20 Days X

4. Use of profane or improper language 1 – 20 Days NA 5. Use of tobacco 1 – 20 Days X 6. Theft 1 – 20 Days X 7. Aid/incite harmful behaviour 1 – 20 Days X 8. Physical assault 1 –20 Days X 9. Being under the influence of illegal drugs 1 –20 Days X 10. Sexual harassment 1 –20 Days X 11. Racial harassment 1 –20 Days X 12. Fighting 1 –20 Days X 13. Possession or misuse of any harmful substances 1 –20 Days X 14. Hate-motivated violence 1 – 20 Days X 15. Extortion 1 –20 Days X 16. Distribution of hate material 1 – 20 Days X 17. Inappropriate use of electronic communications/media 1 –20 Days X 18. Other* 1 –20 Days X

* Other is defined as any conduct injurious to the moral tone of the school or to the physical or mental well-being of others. Any such activity leading to suspension must be specifically detailed.

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SUSPENSION PENDING POSSIBLE EXPULSION Principal shall issue a suspension pending possible expulsion

Education Act, Part XIII, subsection 310 (1)

Note: Principal must conduct an investigation within 5 school days. Following the investigation, principal must impose a suspension or refer to

Board for Hearing.

Principal Must Issue Suspension

Notify Police

May Shall

1. Possessing a weapon, including a firearm 1- 20 Days X 2. Using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm to

another person 1- 20 Days X

3. Committing physical assault on another person that causes bodily harm requiring treatment by a medical practitioner

1- 20 Days X

4. Committing sexual assault (Please Refer to TCDSB Policy)

1- 20 Days X

5. Trafficking in weapons or in illegal drugs 1- 20 Days X 6. Committing robbery 1- 20 Days X 7. Giving alcohol to a minor** 1- 20 Days X

**Minor as defined in The Education Act – under 18 years of age

The following infractions may result in a suspension pending possible expulsion in accordance with Board policy:

SUSPENSION PENDING POSSIBLE EXPULSION –

Board Policy Education Act, Part XIII, clause 310 (1) 8

Note: Principal must conduct an investigation within 5 school days. Following the investigation, principal must impose a suspension or refer to

Board for Hearing.

Principal Must Issue Suspension

Notify Police

May Shall

1. Possession of explosive substance 1- 20 Days X 2. Serious or repeated misconduct 1- 20 Days X 3. Refractory conduct 1- 20 Days X 4. Other * 1- 20 Days X

*Other is defined as any conduct injurious to the moral tone of the school or to the physical or mental well-being of others. Any such activity leading to suspension must be specifically detailed.

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