About Us
St. Martin Catholic Secondary School is a very special school located in south Mississauga. In addition to being a Regional Sports School that leads into the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in sports, St. Martin also holds the distinction of being the oldest secondary school in Dufferin-Peel, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Our school motto challenges us to “Teach me Knowledge, Goodness and Discipline”, and our faculty is enthusiastic and eager to guide our students towards achieving the seven Catholic Graduate Expectations which are central to our vocation as educators. I hope that all of our students choose to be part of the school spirit so that you will create memories that you will hopefully never forget.
As a Catholic school, St. Martin Catholic Secondary has Jesus and his teachings as its central focal point. Be sure to follow our school mission statement and make every effort to develop your spiritual and creative qualities. Put your faith into action and be an example because you are truly blessed!
In addtion to a strong history of academic excellence, St. Martin has some noteable championships both in the regional and the provincial stage. The measure of our success lies in the fact that we focus on making a difference and keeping Christ as the reason for this school. We will work hard “to know, to love and to serve God” together, as a Catholic Community in partnership, throughout the school year.
DAILY SCHEDULE
| Regular Schedule | |
| Period 1 | 8:27am – 9:45am |
| Period 2 | 9:50am – 11:05am |
| Period 3A | 11:10am – 11:50am |
| Period 3B | 11:50am – 12:25pm |
| Period 3C | 12:25pm – 1:05pm |
| Period 4 | 1:10pm – 2:25pm |
| Assembly Schedule | |
| Period 1 | 8:27am – 9:25am |
| Period 2 | 9:30am – 11:40am |
| Period 3A | 11:45am – 12:25pm |
| Period 3B | 12:30pm – 12:40pm |
| Period 3C | 12:45pm – 1:25pm |
| Period 4 | 1:25pm – 2:25pm |
SCHOOL UNIFORM
By choosing to attend a Dufferin-Peel Catholic Secondary School, students and their parents have made a serious and long-term commitment to Catholic education. The uniform is part of that commitment. School uniforms should be worn proudly and must be worn in good repair. School uniform items (other than shoes) must be purchased from the Board approved supplier, R.J. McCarthy Ltd.(2501 Beryl Road, Oakville ON). The uniform policy of the schools must be strictly adhered to.
Uniform Expectations
- Students are to be in full and proper uniform throughout the entire school day (8:27 am to 2:25 pm), both within the school and while on school property. School/school property includes, but is not restricted to, classrooms, hallways, the Cafeteria, the Gymnasium and the Library.
- A student missing a uniform item is expected to report to the office prior to 8:27am to see their appropriate Vice Principal.
- Students are to wear the school uniform when representing the school at an out-of-school event. The school uniform will be worn on all educational field trips unless the nature of the trip warrants other attire, as approved by the school principal.
- Students who repeatedly violate the Uniform Policy are also in violation of the Catholic Student Code of Conduct and may receive a formal consequence.
- Non-Uniform items (e.g. Hoodies, baseball hats, visors, bandanas, winter hats) are not permitted at anytime during the school day, before or after school activities and events, including lunch time, spares, and school games.
St. Martin Catholic S. S. Uniform
Golf Shirt: Blue or White St. Martin golf shirt (from McCarthy's) is mandatory AT ALL TIMES.
Pants: Blue St. Martin pants (from McCarthy's) are mandatory AT ALL TIMES. Pants are to be neatly hemmed and worn at the waist.
Sweater: Blue St. Martin (from McCarthy's) full-zip sweater is optional.
Shoes: Black or White (or a combination of black and white). No other colours will be permitted. Shoes must be closed toe/closed heel, shoes or boots. Absolutely no slippers, slides, Crocs, sandals, flip-flops, etc., are permitted.
CELL PHONE USE
- Students must store their phones out of view and powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time, unless otherwise explicitly allowed by the educator during instructional time for a specific purpose.
- Contravention of these Ministry of Education expectations would be addressed as per the procedures outlined within DPCDSB’s Catholic Code of Conduct.
- Students who need to use their phones or other electronic devices for health and medical reasons, or to support special education needs, may continue to use them during the school day following consultation with school administration.
- It is recognized that some parents need to communicate with their children during the school day, and in such instances, parents should contact the school office.
- Report cards may include comments on students’ distraction levels in class.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance for all classes and scheduled activities is the expectation of every student and is vital to the process of learning.
Late to class: Students are considered late for class if they are not in the classroom, prepared to work, when the bell rings.
| 1-2 lates
- Conversation with student
- Assign consequence(s)
| 3-5 lates- Conversation with student
- Assign consequence(s)
- Discussion with parent/guardian
| 6+ lates- Refer to admin with profile card
- Consequences and further discussions with parent/guardian
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Skips (absent from class without a note or phone call): Absences are considered a skip if students are away for any reason without permission.
1st & 2nd Skip- Conversation with student
- Assign consequence (e.g. detention)
- Discussion with parent/guardian
- Student’s Vice Principal informed, incident recorded
| 3rd+ Skip- Refer to admin with profile card
- Vice Principal will assign further consequences (e.g. detention, suspension) and contact parents/guardians
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