355 Hemingway Road NW Edmonton, AB T6M 0L7 Phone: (780) 444-0250

Fax: (780) 444-0392

Website: www.sisterannatabrockman.ecsd.net Powerschool: https//powerschool.ecsd.net

Name ________________________________ Homeroom __________

Show the beginning section of the agenda to your parents. Please sign below to indicate that you and your parent have read and will comply with the expectations and policies of Sister Annata Brockman Elementary Junior High School.

_________________________(student)

__________________________(parent)

USE OF AGENDA IS MANDATORY AT SISTER ANNATA BROCKMAN

Using this Agenda Effectively Your school agenda has been designed to help you manage your time so that you can take an active part in your learning and personal organization. Use it as a tool to develop your organizational skills and as a way to track your own progress.

Sister Annata Brockman school expects the following concerning the use of this agenda: Use your agenda as a communicator between yourself, your teachers, and your parents (i.e.

appointments, absences, parent nights, special events, and other notes, questions or concerns). Students will be responsible and have their agenda books with them during all classes to

manage their time and learning. Agenda books will serve as a hallway pass (i.e: bathroom breaks, office). Students who forget their agendas will use a classroom agenda book and have it signed to leave

class. You must present your agenda book at the office if coming to school late. A late

signature will be your admittance to class. This includes arriving at lunch hour. Students may purchase additional agendas as

required for $10.

School Hours

Bell 8:15am

Block 1 8:21 am – 10:10 am Recess 10:10 am—10:25 am Block 2 10:25 am – 11:55 am

Recess Lunch

11:55 am – 12:15 pm12:15 pm –12:38 pm

Block 3 12:40 pm – 2:05 pm Block 4 2:10 pm – 2:53 pm

Agenda Use

Thursday - 1/2 Days

Bell 8:15am

Block 1 8:21 am – 10:10 am Recess 10:10 am—10:25 am Block 2 10:25 am – 11:59 am

General Information

School Communication A monthly newsletter is posted on our website:www.sisterannatabrockman.ecsd.net Our school calen-

dar is posted at http://sisterannatabrockman.ecsd.net/

calendar.php

Bus Passes (subject to change) ETS and yellow bus passes are available to students

for:Student Bus Pass: $32.00 Family Plan: $28.00

A family form must be filled out if you have 3 ormore students riding the bus from K-12.

The replacement costs for bus passes are $5.00(yellow) and $71.00 (ETS - this is the full cost paya-ble to ETS by the District)

Attendance and School Arrival Punctuality and regular attendance are important

factors that positively affect student achievement. Parents have the responsibility to ensure that

their children attend regularly and arrive ontime.

When your child is going to be late or absent,please contact the school before classes beginon the day they are absent.

Parents and guardians who do not contact theschool will receive a call from our automated sys-tem.

General Information is bringing home, please write a note in the agenda, or call/email their teacher.

Personal Property Students are encouraged NOT to bring valuables

or unnecessary items to school. The school will not take responsibility for lost,

damaged, or stolen items.

School Resources Students are responsible for materials (textbooks,

library books, PE equipment) borrowed and will be expected to pay for lost or damaged items.

Student Dress Code Like other places of work, Sister Annata Brockman school has a dress code. Students are expected to wear clothing suited to our Christian atmosphere. Some clothing items that are considered

inappropriate for school are caps, bandanas, beanies, tops with straps less than one inch, low-cut shirts and shirts that do not cover the midriff, and any garment with offensive/inappropriate logos or transparent materials.

Although distressed and torn jeans are fashionable they are not appropriate for a school setting.

All bottoms must come past the students fingertips.

Proper footwear that does not damage the gym floor.

Inappropriate dress will result in students being asked to change, being asked to return home to change into suitable attire, or suspension from attending classes.

Inclement Weather During severe weather, students will remain inside

the school at recess and at noon. The above will only occur on days that are –20

degrees or colder or when there is continual rainfall.

Other than those days, children are expected to go outside and get fresh air to rejuvenate their mind and body.

Footwear Students are to remove their outside footwear

upon entry to the school. A clean pair of shoes must be worn inside the

school.

School Security Parents and visitors are required to enter from the

front door to report to the office prior to meeting a teacher or picking up their child from school during the day.

Child Pick-up for Appointments If you need to pick up your child during the day,

please report to the office and sign them out. You are invited to write about the appointment in

the agenda book. Please specify a time that you would like your child to meet you in the office.

Recreational Transportation Students are expected to dismount their bike,

skateboard, longboard, scooter, etc. at crosswalks and prior to coming on to school grounds for the safety of others.

Lock bicycles in the racks at the front of the school.

Skateboards may be locked in lockers or in an area agreed by your homeroom teacher.

The school will not take responsibility for theft or damage.

Students are reminded that helmets are mandatory by law.

Telephone Use/ Cell Phones Cell phones and personal devices are not to be

used during school hours, including recess. Personal calls during the school day must be made

in the office or from a classroom phone. Inappropriate cell phone use, such as texting

during class, will result in the student’s phone being confiscated and parents being asked to pick it up.

Homework Homework is an extension and review of daily learning. There are many ways parents can help with homework including: Providing a quiet, regular place of work. Helping the student organize a consistent time for

homework. Being the ‘audience’ for reading and written work. Checking your child’s homework agenda book

daily. Looking over your child’s completed assignments. Encouraging your child to establish a buddy system

with a reliable classmate. If you have questions about assignments your child

Recess If a child is too sick to go outside for 10-15

minutes, then it is likely that he/she is too ill to be at school. However, if your child requires special attention, such as a physician verified medical concern, please call the school so that alternate arrangements can be made.

Medical notes are required for exceptions. PowerSchool PowerSchool is the main communication system

between school and home; parents need to establish a PowerSchool account. If you need help with this please call the school.

Report cards are issued via PowerSchool.

Fieldtrips If your child is going on a fieldtrip, we require

parental/guardian signatures on the original fieldtrip permission form. No Exceptions.

Student Vacations When choosing vacation during our regularly

scheduled school term, you are also choosing to miss out on the regular instruction of the classroom. Please note that teachers will not be providing home/vacation programming during your vacation.

Medications Please contact the office if your child requires

medication to be administered at school. Proper authorization forms must be completed in

order for school staff to dispense medication to a student.

A student requiring an Epipen must keep it on their person at all times and inform office staff and their teacher of it.

Emergency Protocol Practice fire and lockdown drills occur throughout

the year and severe weather and school evacuation plans are in place if the need was to arise.

In the event of an emergency, parents will be contacted via the automated phone system.

Please do not try to contact the school as this blocks phone lines.

Please refrain from coming to the school ensuring open roadways for emergency vehicles.

Conduct Policy Sister Annata Brockman School, in accordance with Edmonton Catholic Schools, strives to foster a positive and safe learning environment. We believe that everyone is created in the image and likeness of God and that all are capable of caring and respectful actions. We challenge the behavior but affirm the individual while taking into account the circumstances of each unique situation. As partners in this community of learners, parents/guardians have an important role in fostering and supporting learning, encouraging acceptable behavior and helping students accept the consequences of their actions.

Our conduct policy aligns with the Education and School Acts which are outlined on the next page. This conduct policy is reviewed and adjusted annually by staff. It is then reviewed with students at the beginning of the school year. By signing the front page of this agenda parents/guardians acknowledge that they have read and understand the expectations outlined in their child’s agenda.

Bullying Bullying is defined as the repeated and hostile or

demeaning behavior by an individual in the school community where the behavior is intended to cause harm, fear or distress to one or more individuals in the school community (whether at school or online), including psychological harm or harm to an individual’s reputation.

Any form of bullying will not be tolerated; each situation is unique and will be dealt with as such.

Students need to report bullying to any adult they trust whether it is happening to themselves or others.

Supports are in place to help those who are affected by bullying or other inappropriate behavior through our staff, psychologist and STAY team.

Expectations/Consequences (not inclusive) Students are expected to develop the talents and abilities that God has given them. Specifically, students are expected to:

Attend school regularly and be on time for all classes. For time lost from educational activities because of unexcused absences or lates, a period of time may be spent during recess, at noon, or after

General Info/Conduct Policy

Conduct Policy school depending on individual circumstances.

Complete homework and assignments. Work not completed may be required to be done at noon or after school.

Respect all school and personal property. Damaging or stealing school property will result in some form of restitution such as cleaning the area damaged, payment for damage, community service within the school, or a report to proper authorities.

Behave appropriately in the lunch area. Non- compliance with noon hour expectations may result in students not being permitted to eat lunch in the school foyer or take part in noon hour activities for a period of time.

Show consideration, courtesy and respect for self and others and use appropriate strategies to deal with conflict. Students should avoid the use of actions and words that may make others feel or be unsafe.

Avoid the use of inappropriate behavior. Display of such behavior may result in a variety of consequences such as: monitoring, reprimand, dialogue with administration, denial of privileges to participate in school activities or events, suspension or expulsion depending on the seriousness and frequency of the behavior.

Regarding School Suspension A student can be suspended from school for a

period of up to five days. Parents will be informed of the suspension and a letter will be sent home outlining the circumstances.

While at home the student will be responsible for the work missed.

After a suspension a student may be required to come in with their parents to discuss the student’s commitment to improved behavior.

The status of a student suspended for more than five days is reviewed by School Operations Services.

The school may recommend that a student be expelled. This recommendation is reviewed by School Operations Services.

Education Act Part 3, Section 32—Parent Responsibilities A parent, as a partner in education, has the responsibility to:

act as the primary guide and decision-maker with respect to the child’s education,

take an active role in the child’s educational success, including assisting the child in complying with section 31,

ensure that the child attends school regularly, ensure that the parent’s conduct contributes to a

welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment,

co-operate and collaborate with school staff to support the delivery of specialized supports and services to the child,

encourage, foster and advance collaborative, positive and respectful relationships with teachers, principals, other school staff and professionals providing supports and services in the school,

engage in child’s school community.

Education Act Part 3, Section 31—Student Responsibilities A student, as a partner in education, has the responsibility to: attend school regularly and punctually, be ready to

learn and actively engage in and diligently pursue the student’s education,

ensure that the student’s conduct contributes to a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging,

respect the rights of others in the school, refrain from, report and not tolerate bullying or

bullying behavior directed toward others in the school, whether or not it occurs within the school building, during the school day or by electronic means,

comply with the rules of the school and the policies of the District,

co-operate with everyone authorized by the District to provide education programs and other services,

be accountable to the student’s teachers and other school staff for the student’s conduct,

positively contribute to the student’s school and community.

Important Dates

September 1st - First Day of School 5th - Labour Day - No School 8th - Meet the Teacher 29th - PD Day - No School

October 10th - Thanksgiving Day - No School

November 11th - Remembrance Day - No School 14th - PD Day - No School

December 5th - Term 1 Report Cards Issued 8th - Demonstration of Learning 24th - Christmas Break Begins

January 9th - School Resumes 27th - PD Day - No School

February 1st - Semester 2 Begins for Junior High 7th - Faith Development Day - No School 20th - Family Day - No School

March 2nd & 3rd - Teachers Convention - No School 13th - Term 2 Report Cards Issued 15th - Demonstration of Learning 25th - Spring Break Begins

April 3rd - School Resumes 14th - Good Friday - No School 17th - Easter Monday - No School

May 22nd - Victoria Day - No School

June 1st - Grade 9 Farewell @ Good Shepherd Parish 23rd - Last Day of Regular Classes for Junior High 29th - Year End Report Cards Issued; Last Day of School

December 2016

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D: Jr. High Activity Day

F: Jr. High Flex Day

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☻ Semester 2 begins February 8th

Family Day

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