St. Brieux School Handbook

"Home of the Crusaders"

Principal’s Message

Principal’s Message

2017-2018

St. Brieux School Vision Statement Learning and Achieving in a Culture of Excellence.

St. Brieux School Mission Statement Respect, Responsibility, Commitment...Excelsior!

St. Brieux School Goals for 2017-2018 1. Literacy

2. Safe and Caring School

3. Assessment

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Principal’s Message The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint students, parents, and community members with the general

policies, guidelines, and expectations that we incorporate into our daily school life. It is our belief that

effective two-way communication is necessary to ensure that our students are getting the best educational

experience possible. It is also important that you are informed about your student’s progress and are

confident that your child is receiving the necessary skills/tools to become a productive member of our

society.

Parental Involvement

Students benefit greatly when parents take an active role in their education. By showing interest in your

child's education, you pass on an important message. You are saying that school is valuable, interesting

and worth talking about at home. Students will usually enjoy learning and school life more; improve their

skills and attitudes and do better in school; develop confidence in themselves, and be better prepared for

the future when this parental involvement is present.

Parent – School Communication Process

We believe that the parent – school communication process is extremely valuable. We would ask that you

respect the following communication guidelines if you have a question, concern, or suggestion.

1. Your Child - If you have a concern regarding your child, please direct it to the classroom teacher

through email or telephone. Most concerns can be dealt with at this level. If not, then contact the school

Principal. If you are still not satisfied, you may contact the Superintendent.

2. The School - If you have a concern of a general nature about the school, please contact the Principal. If

you require further discussion, you may contact the Superintendent.

3. School or Board Policies and Programs - Please use the following protocol: Principal, Superintendent,

Director of Education.

Visitors to School

School buildings and school grounds are not public property, but are the exclusive property of the

Horizon School Division. However, at St. Brieux School, the staff and students welcome all stakeholders

to visit our facility. Parents, alumni and all other visitors to the school are asked to report to the Main

Office upon entering the school and are encouraged to arrange to visit at times that are the least disruptive

to the learning of the students. Visitors are expected to observe and comply with the St. Brieux School

Code of Conduct at all times.

Student and Public Access to School Building

- The west main entrance will be the only doors open after 9am for students and parents to enter the

building.

- The K-6 students will not be allowed in the building before 8:40am. Parents, please do not drop them off

early on those days, as we do not have supervisors until 8:40am.

- Once classes have started for the day, all exterior doors will be locked

In case of an emergency, students are still able to exit any of the doors in the building.

- All visitors to the school, including parents/guardians, are to report to the office; the main entrance

doors will remain unlocked throughout the day until 4:00 pm unless there is a school event on.

- Parents need to pick up all students at the office, as we need to account for all students.

- Students need to vacate the building 15 minutes after school unless arranged supervision by a teacher or

using the public library.

Student and Parent Parking/drop off

Parents and guardians dropping off students, please use the WEST MAIN entrance. Student parking will

also be anywhere south of 1st Ave.

Criminal Record Check & Vulnerable Sector Check

In order to ensure the safety of our students and staff, all volunteers in contact with our students

(chaperones, drivers, etc.) must go to the RCMP detachment and complete a Criminal Record and

Vulnerable Sector Check. (As a volunteer, there is no cost for this. Please bring a copy of the letter that

was sent home with youngest student in your family or email it to us. If you require another copy, we

have extras at the office). This Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check, is in effect for three (3)

years. Once you have your Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check, it is your responsibility to

ensure that the Principal gets a copy, as the school is required to record it on a special form. We are

unable to have any exceptions to this Horizon School Division Policy.

School Fees - The Principal and School Community Council will establish school fees within the limitations of the

Education Act

- No student will be denied access to a course of instruction solely for reason of financial inability to pay

the fees levied for such a course nor will they be denied the ability to play on a school team. Every effort

will be made to safeguard the dignity of each family and to ensure the confidentiality of each situation.

- School Fees payable by September 30th: Please make cheques payable to St. Brieux School.

- If you require a payment plan, please contact the office as soon as possible.

Kindergarten - $15 to cover off student agenda, consumables for Mothers Day/Fathers Day gifts and year

end field trip

Grades 1-6 - $20 to cover off student agenda, consumables for items like Mothers Day/Fathers Day gifts

and year end field trip

Grades 7-9 - $35 to cover off field trips and consumables for Practical and Applied Arts classes (Home Ec

and Construction)

Grades 10-12 - $15 for field trips and consumables.

Practical and Applied Arts Course fees will be dependent on the students’ choice of a project or the

courses they are enrolled in (Foods 10, Foods 30, Construction 10, 20, 30 or Welding 20, 30).

School Class Times

K-6 7-12

Warning Bell 8:50am Warning Bell 8:50am

1st period 8:55-10:00 1st period 8:55-10:00

2nd period 10:00-11:00 2nd period 10:05-11:05

Recess 11:00 - 11:15

3rd period 11:15 - 12:20 3rd Period 11:10 - 12:10

Noon hour 12:20 – 1:00 Noon hour 12:10 - 1:05

4th period 1:00 - 2:05 4th period 1:05 - 2:10

Recess 2:05 - 2:20

5th period 2:20 - 3:20 5th period 2:15 - 3:20

Scent Free School

St. Brieux School is a scent-free building. If an individual comes into the building with a strong scent,

they may be asked to change clothing, go home and shower and return with fresh clothing or leave the

building as there are students within the school that are very sensitive to perfume scents, etc.

School Community Council Members Chairman: Mike Gauthier Vice Chair - Jeff Hunt

Secretary-Treasurer: Kristen Bertrand Members: Karen Plascko, Michelle Piatt

SRC Reps: Paige Daubenfeld & Bobbi Bedard

Principal: John Casavant Staff Rep: Kristen Bertrand

Division Support Services Occupational Therapist – Jasmin Richter

Speech & Language Pathologist – Helen Weyland

Student Counselor – Carla Jule Career Counsellor – Brent Loehr

Dropping Classes - Classes should be dropped within the first two weeks of the semester and students should consult with

Mr. Casavant about Grade 12 Graduation requirements before dropping a class.

- Parents/Guardians will also be required to sign a drop form prior to the drop being considered “official”.

- The student must have all pre-requisites to graduate before he/she can drop a class.

Credit Requirements for High School Compulsory credits include:

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

Minimum 8 credits Minimum 16 credits Minimum 24 credits (5 of which

must be at the 30 level)

ELA 10A & 10B ELA 20 ELA 30A & 30B

History 10 20-level Math History 30

10-level Math Science 20 or 30

3 electives at level

10 or higher

6 additional electives

at level 20 or 30

Social science 20 or 30

2 credits in Arts Education or

PAA at level 10, 20, or 30

Wellness 10, PE 20, or PE 30

Students require 24 credits to obtain a Saskatchewan graduation diploma. It is the philosophy of St.

Brieux School to encourage students to take as many subjects as possible to leave all possibilities open to

them at the end of their secondary education.

SPARES Students who are on spares are to be in the open foyer outside of Mrs. Gregoire’s office or out of the

building.

- Failure to be in one of the two assigned areas could see this privilege removed and the student assigned

to a classroom on a full time basis.

Note: If you are leaving the building, you must sign out at the front office

Graduation The school plans a Graduation Ceremony each year to honour the Grade 12 students who have met the

requirements for graduation. The school organizes the ceremonies with input from the graduating class.

To be eligible to participate in Graduation, students must be in a position to complete 24 credits,

including all compulsory secondary classes as outlined by the Ministry of Education, by the end of the

school year and be in good standing with the school. Students who have 40% or less in any of the

required 24 credits will not be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremonies.

Distance Education Courses Available Courses are available through the Horizon School Division. Please see Mrs. Gray for more information

or registration, or visit the website at http://distanceed.horizonsd.ca/Courses

Attendance and Late Policy The Education Act specifies that the school must be notified of reasons for student absences from school.

Absences are classified as excused (parent phones and advises the school of the reason for the absence

and it is excusable as per the Education Act – sickness, dental, medical, compassionate, bereavement or

representing the school at an event). Otherwise, the absence is unexcused (no contact from the parent or

an absence is for something like changing a tire or having to work). The secretary will call the

parents/guardians if the student does not show up for the first class of the day. If your child will be absent

from school, please contact the main office at 306-275-2133 or email sheila.gregoire@horizonsd.ca

(Please note the change in email address).

K- 6 Attendance

Attendance is taken once in the morning at 9 am and again at 12:55pm

Grade 7-12 Attendance Attendance is taken for every class. The classroom teacher enters the attendance at the beginning of each

class. If a student arrives late, they are marked late on the attendance.

5 unexcused absences or lates per class – teacher contacts home

8 unexcused absences or lates per class – Contact from the Principal - Privileges may be removed

10+ unexcused absences in 10/20/30 level courses may result in discontinuation of the course.

Leaving The School Grounds Students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 may leave the grounds if:

- The student is a town student going home at noon hour

- The student is escorted by their parent(s)/guardian(s) and have notified a staff member.

- The student has written permission from their parent(s)/guardian(s) and have notified their homeroom

teacher.

- Students in grades 7-9 must fill out the required form to have permission to leave the school grounds at

noon

- Grades 10-12 students have open campus at noon hour

Student Vehicles Driving private vehicles to school is a privilege reserved for those students with a valid driver’s license. If

a student is driving to school without a valid driver’s license, we are legally required to notify the RCMP.

Parking is to be on the street on the south or west side of the school. Student use of vehicles over the

noon hour and during spares is discouraged. Riding motorized vehicles (ATV’s, snow machines, etc.) on

school grounds is prohibited for the safety of others.

School Photos Individual student and class photographs are taken each year and the students may purchase them if they

wish. This year’s date is September 29th, 2017. Retakes will be October 30th @ 1:00pm.

Newsletters A monthly newsletter will be emailed from the school at the start of every month to each family. The

newsletters will also be posted on the schools website.

Library The library is a quiet place in which to work and do research.

There is no food or drink allowed in the library.

All library materials must be signed out before leaving the library.

Students should make every effort to return materials by the due date. If you still need to use the books,

they may be renewed in the usual manner.

Nutritious and Healthy Foods Philosophy The school is committed to encouraging all students to eat healthy, nutritious food. The school also

encourages parents to make healthy choices for their children and to promote positive, nutritious habits.

Fire Drills The school believes that fire drills are not only a legal responsibility but also a practical aspect of our

school operation to ensure the safety of staff and children. The school will instruct all students on the

proper evacuation procedures and will practice this 6 times during the school year.

School Lockdowns

In an effort to ensure that our students are safe, we will instruct all students on the proper lockdown

procedures and we will practice this process during the school year.

Lockers The principal has the right and the responsibility to carry out routine administrative searches of lockers

and other school property to ensure the safety of the student(s).

- Lockers in the hallways are available for students in grades 4-12 and K-3 lockers are in their classroom.

- Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their locker.

- Students are expected to store all books properly in their lockers.

- Students will be charged replacement cost for a lock if it is lost or broken.

Cold Weather Policy

Students are expected to be outside at all recesses and noon hours, weather permitting. Wind-chill

equivalent guidelines are as follows:

* down to -25 °C (students stay outside)

* -26 °C to -30 °C (altered recess)

* -31 °C and colder (indoor recess)

*Listening to CJVR 105.1 FM or CK750 will provide information on buses running and the wind chill

Parent and Student Information Regarding Bussing - Billeting of all rural students in town will occur should the buses not run due to severe weather

conditions. These arrangements must be made at the start of the school year, updated as the need arises,

and communicated to the school.

- Advise the driver when the student will not be using the bus service

- Be properly dressed in winter for any emergency; the bus driver has the responsibility to refuse to

transport any student, if the student does not have in their possession, while travelling on the school bus,

proper headgear, gloves, footwear, etc.

- Be on time.

- No moving from seat to seat on a school bus after seating instructions have been given by the driver.

- Refrain from yelling, shouting or whistling, as it distracts the driver's attention to horns or railroad bells.

- Communicate with the Southland dispatcher when you want other children to ride to your house for

birthdays, etc. The number for dispatch is 306-682-5715

St. Brieux School Student Code of Conduct

The conduct and duties of students enrolled at St. Brieux School and related programs shall be consistent

with the following expectations:

- Students shall be responsible for conforming to the rules established by the principal, vice-

principal and staff.

- The principal shall, in cooperation with the staff, develop and maintain guidelines describing

expectations pertaining to students, which seek to promote good harmony in the school.

- Teachers shall be responsible for the implementation of the rules and procedures.

- The principal and/or vice principal shall be responsible for appropriately communicating to

students and parents, the duties of students and parents concerning expectations of the school.

For the purposes of clarification, duties of students as outlined in the Education Act are that every student

shall cooperate fully with all persons employed by the Board who have been lawfully assigned

responsibilities and functions within the school and as such, every pupil shall:

- attend school, regularly and punctually.

- provide himself or herself with such supplies and materials not furnished by the Board of Education as

may be considered necessary by the principal for the courses of study.

- abide by the standards approved by the Board of Education with respect to cleanliness and tidiness of

person, general deportment, obedience, courtesy, and respect of the rights of other persons.

- Every student shall conform to the rules of the school approved by the Board of Education and submit to

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

ST. BRIEUX SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

WHILE AT SBS…

I will RESPECT myself, students, teachers, parents, community members and property.

I will be KIND and CONSIDERATE.

I will ENCOURAGE others to be CONFIDENT.

I will ACCEPT and TOLERATE others regardless of their gender, race or actions.

I will STAND against any form of bullying.

I will take RESPONSIBILITY for my actions and accept the consequences.

I will promote a SAFE and SECURE environment.

I will COOPERATE with others to create a positive and fun learning experience.

SBS VISION

LEARNING & ACHIEVING IN A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE

School Expectations

- Be aware of the school rules and abide by those expectations

- Be on time and prepared for class.

- Use appropriate respectful language: no swearing, yelling, intimidation, harassment, or insulting others.

- Remove wet or dirty footwear, put boots, and shoes on boot racks. A two-shoe policy is in place for the

gym with shoes having non-marking soles.

- Students are asked not to trade food due to allergies others may have.

- Sunflower seeds are not allowed in the school building.

- Zero Tolerance - drugs, alcohol, smoking, chewing tobacco or vaporizers, harassment, sexual

harassment, bullying or cyber bullying.

- Students are expected to pick up all garbage and dispose of it properly.

- Taking pictures, videos, or audio recordings are for personal use only. The use or dissemination of any

such images or recordings for anything other than personal use may be a breach of personal privacy for

which you may be held liable.

- Students leaving the building during spare classes are asked to “sign out” at the office

- Cell phones and electronic devices may be used during class time, with permission of the classroom

teacher. Misuse of the device may result in further discipline.

- Leave your bicycle parked in the bike rack. Riding bicycles across playgrounds, during bus times, and

behind parked cars is unsafe.

- Dirty shoes are not to be worn in the school and a two shoe policy is in place for the gym – both will be

strictly enforced.

Student Dress Expectations The purpose for the student dress expectations is to ensure a safe and caring school environment, where

everyone feels comfortable. Our hope is to prepare students for dress expectations in a reasonable,

acceptable, and respectful work environment. If students are deemed to be dressed inappropriately, they

may be asked to put on other clothing that they have available to them at school, or may be sent home to

change their clothing.

- Please wear shoes as bare feet are not permitted within the school.

- Appropriate length of shorts and skirts

- Revealing shirts and tank tops (including spaghetti straps) are not acceptable.

- Shirts with questionable or offensive slogans are not acceptable.

- Remove hats at the door and leave in lockers during school hours. Failure to comply may result in

confiscation and pickup at the office until the end of the school day.

- Winter parkas and heavy jackets should not be worn during class time.

- Students are asked to wear non-scuff shoes (Two shoe policy).

- Warm and waterproof clothing should be worn as students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 are expected to go

outside for all recesses and noon hours, except in severely inclement weather.

St. Brieux School Code of Conduct/Communication Plan

for Level I, II & III Behaviours/Incidents

Level 1

Level 1 behaviors will be handled by the attending staff member, might be documented and “may” result in parental contact.

Bus behavior

Disrespect or teasing toward other students

Gym/Hallway behavior

Inappropriate Internet sites

Inappropriate print material

Late assignment/incomplete homework

Dirty shoes

Leaving class to access vending machine

Disruptive behavior

Inappropriate clothing

Ineffective use of class time

Littering

Outside/school ground behavior

Swearing (not directed at anyone)

Unprepared for class

Minor damage of school property

Not abiding by 2 shoe policy

Level 2

Level 2 behaviors are handled by the attending staff member and will communicated to the homeroom teacher. These behaviors “will” result in parental contact and “might” be communicated to administration.

Cheating/Plagiarism – 1st offence

Inappropriate representation of school (field trips, sports, etc)

Neglect of duty: lates, irregular attendance, not doing assigned work in class

Lying

Abuse of school property/equipment

Swearing (not directed at someone)

Repeated Level I behaviors

Smoking/Chewing/Vaping on the school property

Electronic Device – 1st offence

Level 3

Level 3 behaviors will result in an immediate referral to the Principal.

Cheating/Plagiarism – 2nd offence

Dangerous use of vehicle

Direct defiance/opposition to authority

Fighting

Use of illegal substances

Intimidation/Threats

Misuse of electronic devices (posting pictures, recording etc)

Willfully destroying/abusing school property

Bus behavior (multiple offences)

Electronic Device – 2nd offence

Physical aggression/Bullying

Cyber Bullying (within school or issue comes into the school)

Sexual behavior/Sexual harassment

Swearing that is directed at an adult or student

Theft

Weapons

Racial or other derogatory remarks

Harassment, Bullying and Cyber-Bullying

The school believes in the importance of providing students with a safe and secure environment.

Therefore, acts or threats of violence, intimidation, bullying, cyber-bullying or harassment on or by any

person will not be tolerated.

Definitions: Bullying or Harassment means the attempted, threatened, or actual conduct of a person that causes or is

likely to cause injury, and includes any threatening statement or behaviour that gives a person reasonable

cause to believe that he or she is at risk of injury within the school, on school property, at any school-

related activity or event and travelling to and from school. This includes any verbal or physical action

taken, which threatens or results in the inflicting of physical, emotional or psychological distress or bodily

harm on a person. Also included is any behaviour that has intent or effect to alarm, annoy or belittle a

person.

Sexual harassment is any unwelcome behaviour which is sexual in nature. It can include but is not

limited to the following:

- unwanted physical contact

- unwelcome remarks or compromising invitations

- verbal abuse

- display of suggestive pictures

- leering, whistling, innuendoes, jokes or other behaviours or gestures of a sexual nature

- demands for sexual favours

Cyber-bullyingis the use of information and communication technology to bully, embarrass, threaten or

harass another. It also includes the use of information and communication technology to engage in

conduct or behaviour that is derogatory, defamatory, degrading, illegal, and/or abusive. Cyber-bullying

involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and

hostile behaviour by an individual or group, which is intended to harm others.

Zero tolerance means there will always be consequences for all acts of violence, intimidation, bullying,

cyber-bullying or harassment. It does not mean zero tolerance of the student who commits an act wherein

one incident automatically means expulsion. It means that judgment and common sense will be applied to

each situation and that there will be a logical consequence.

Procedures 1. Staff at all levels are expected to respond firmly, decisively, and without delay to behaviour which

causes or threatens to cause harm to others or is viewed as an act or threat of violence, intimidation,

bullying, cyber-bullying or harassment.

2. All staff members are responsible for all students and all students are responsible to all staff members

with regard to the maintenance of a safe and caring environment.

3. It is important to note that the safety and security violations most commonly revolve around students

acting against other students but can also include students acting against their teachers.

5. School expectations concerning student conduct with respect to violence, intimidation, bullying, cyber-

bullying or harassment, and the possible consequences of serious or repeated misconduct, are to be

communicated to students, parents and staff.

6. The onus is on the victim or witness to report incidents of intimidation, bullying, cyber-bullying or

harassment as soon as is reasonably possible to any staff member they trust.

Communication with Students and Parents - Course Outlines and Assessment Plans

During the first week of classes, grades 7-12 teachers will post (age appropriate) course outlines and a

description of assessment practices, including how formative assessment will be used for descriptive

feedback and how summative assessment will be utilized throughout the grading period.

Teachers will clearly indicate their intended learning outcomes at the start of each lesson to ensure their

students understand the focus of the lesson and that all learning experiences will support that outcome.

Re-demonstration

Re-demonstration of curricular outcomes at St. Brieux School is permitted when the following conditions

are applicable:

- A poor result on a summative assessment despite evidence of high achievement in prior formative and

summative assessments on the same outcome.

- If the teacher believes a poor result is due to circumstances beyond the student’s control (i.e. health,

family emergency, etc).

In situations where one or both of the above conditions exist, and the student has always maintained an

attitude that contributes to learning, a re-demonstration will be permitted. The specific requirements of

that re-demonstration will be at the discretion of the classroom teacher (i.e. tutorial and practice

requirements, parent signature, etc.).

Plagiarism Is taking someone else’s word, thoughts, or ideas and representing them as your own. Some examples of

plagiarism include:

- Using all or part of another’s speech, paper, or ideas without giving credit to the source

- Copying a passage word for word and not using quotation marks and proper referencing - Students will be required to redo the assignment and may have additional consequences

Report Card Dates

Kindergarten – Grade 6 Grade 7 - 12

November 21 November 21

March 6 February 2

June 29 April 17

June 29

First Student Led Conferences - November 23 Second Student Led Conferences - April 19

(Parent Teacher Interviews) (Parent Teacher Interviews)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Also, please visit our school website for up-to-date information at http://st.brieuxschool.hzsd.ca/ or our

Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stbrieuxschool