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| Parent Information |
| Address Change A student who changes residence during the school year should report to the Office to give his/her new address and telephone number and email address. Attendance The student is responsible for: 1. Ensuring that his/her parent/guardian calls the school to inform us of justified absences. If it is impossible for them to call the school, the student must present a note written by the parents/guardians. 2. Reporting to the Central Office whenever he/she enters the building after classes have started and/or when he/she leaves the building with parental permission before the end of the day. 3. Reporting to class on time or providing a “Late Slip” indicating either a valid or non-valid late. 4. Students with non-valid late or absences will be subject to the measures as outlined in the Policy on Lateness. The parents/guardians are responsible for: 1. Calling the Central Office or providing a note in the event of a planned absence. 2. Calling the Central Office to report the student’s justified absence. If calling is impossible, a written note must be provided. 3. Validating justified absences only. 4. Reinforcing the importance of being in school on a regular basis. 5. Ensuring that their children come to school on time. Awards Each term all students who achieve an overall average of 85% or more and who have no mark under 65% are given a Gold Award for the term. Those who meet the same standard but with an 80% overall average are given a Silver Award. Students in Secondary 1-4 who have achieved the Gold or Silver Honour Roll for terms 1 and 2 are given public recognition of these accomplishments on Awards Night. Awards are also given at this time for merit or special recognition of service. Student participation in the field of sports is recognized in an awards ceremony held at the end of the school year. At the Graduation Exercises, Secondary V students receive awards in recognition of Achievement in their studies as well as for meritorious service. |