ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

According to the Education Act, students of compulsory school age must attend school and parents have the obligation to ensure that they attend.

Each student has the responsibility to be in attendance at all classes and scheduled activities on time, and with the proper materials required for full participation. Regular attendance at school is critical for the student’s learning and achievement of course expectations. Students who habitually miss class will suffer in the evaluation process because their participation and achievement cannot be fully assessed.

Full attendance during recess and physical education activities is expected, unless a doctor’s note is submitted.

If students are absent from school, parents are requested to telephone (905) 890-2115 as soon as possible before entry in the morning or afternoon. If you know of an upcoming absence, a note to the teacher will suffice.

Students who are late should report to the office. Repeated lateness may result in additional consequences. Students leaving early must have a note from their parent/guardian and must sign out at the office before leaving.

ARRIVING AT SCHOOL

Parents/guardians are requested to utilize the Kiss & Ride lane when they are dropping off students in the morning. Do not leave vehicles unattended in the Kiss & Ride lane. The Kiss & Ride lane is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Students are expected to exit their vehicle when they have reached the top of the Kiss & Ride lane. Traffic violations may result in tickets, which will be issued by the Parking Control Authority.

Students should not be entering the school grounds prior to 8:30 a.m. Our school supervision schedule begins at 8:30 a.m.

Extended Vacations

Parents are requested to plan vacations outside of school terms, wherever possible, considering the impact of missed school time on the child’s learning. In the event that this is not possible, it is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school in writing giving full details. Units of study will not be provided for vacation period.