POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

DAILY BELL SCHEDULE

DAY STARTS 8:28 (Warning bell)

Homeroom 8:33-8:38

Period 1 8:38-9:53

Period 2 9:56-11:11

Period 3 11:14-12:29 (Lunch)

Period 4 12:29-1:44 (Lunch)

Period 5 1:47-3:02

• There is a 3-minute travel time between each period
• B.S.S. will operate on an odd/even two-day cycle.
• Periods 2 and 5 will tumble.
• The staff is available for:
• Extra help
• Practices, games, meetings

All students who are NOT under the direct supervision of staff

must be out of the building and off school property by 3:20 pm.

COMMUNICATION WITH THE SCHOOL

Computerized Attendance Procedure

BSS school community recognizes the importance of attendance.

Regular and punctual attendance is vital to the process of learning and

essential in all courses. To increase the likelihood of success, the

teaching staff and administration are dedicated to monitoring and

helping students to attend regularly and punctually. Chronic absences

or lates to classes and/or homeroom are referred to the alpha vice

principal. Consequences may include parental contact, detentions,

suspension or withdrawal from school.

Absence

Classroom attendance will be reported to the main office on a periodby-

period basis. The attendance recording system will provide

teachers and parents/guardians with a detailed report of attendance for

each class on a daily basis. Students are expected to attend all

timetable classes unless prevented from doing so by personal illness or

family emergency. Failure to do so will be considered a SKIP. Parents

of students under 18 and students (18 and over) must call the 24 Hour

Attendance Phone line at: (905) 793-2411.

In addition to the above, upon returning to school, the student is

responsible for providing a note, signed by a parent/guardian, stating

the reason and duration of the absence. This is given to the

attendance secretary in the attendance office, not the teacher.

Students who are 18 and over may provide their own notes once they

have completed a parent waiver form. However, this privilege will be

removed if it is abused.

Notes Must Include:

• Signature of a parent/guardian (for students under 18)
• The date the note was written
• The date(s) and reason for the absence(s).

Unscheduled Periods – Students on a spare in any period of the day are

to be in the Library or Cafeteria – NOT in the halls or in the parking

lot. Students are encouraged to leave the school if their spare falls on

the last period of the day as the cafeteria is closed for cleaning.

Lates: School begins at 8:33 SHARP.

Any student who arrives after 9:00a.m. will report directly to the

Attendance Office to obtain an admit slip. Students who are late to

class after period one are to report directly to their classroom teachers.

Missing more than half of the class is considered an absence.

Early Leaving/Signing Out

• Students who must leave school before the end of their regularly

scheduled classes must:

• Report to the Attendance Office to sign out with a note of
• permission from parent/guardian before leaving.
• a parent/guardian call or a number to call in order that the office
• staff may verify the absence.
• an appointment slip (doctor, dentist, etc.).
• health reasons that the school may verify.

Illness

• In case of emergency illness, tell your teacher that you are ill and

then report to the Attendance Office. Never remain in a washroom

or leave the school. A parent/guardian will be contacted in order to

arrange early pick up.

• If a reason cannot be verified, the student will be referred to a vice-

principal for sign out. Students absent from subject classes are

responsible for work missed.

Homeroom

Students must be on time for school. At 8:28, a warning bell will ring.

At 8:33, ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE IN FIRST PERIOD CLASS,

or students will be recorded as late. Students who arrive during the

morning announcements are to stand quietly in the halls until the end

of all announcements.

Holidays During School Time

Regular attendance is important for success. However, a parent may

apply for a student to “retire temporarily” from school under Ministry

of Education regulations. Parent/student must:

• Contact the Vice-Principal prior to the expected absence.

• Complete the vacation form and returned it well in advance

of the expected absence.

• Avoid all Examination periods.
• Students are responsible for all missed work.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

If you are moving or have a change of telephone number for home or

parents at work, you must report the new information as soon as

possible to the Attendance Office. This is, by law, a parent’s

responsibility. Changes of Information Forms are located in the

attendance office.

SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO POOR WEATHER

During the winter months, inclement weather may cause the

disruption of regular school operations. This decision is usually

made by 7:00 a.m. Students can listen to any of the following

radio stations for information: CBC, CFRB, CFTR, CFNY, Q107

CHIN, EZ ROCK, 680 NEWS.

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD DISCIPLINE POLICY

The Peel District School Board, while recognizing the authority and

responsibility for discipline as defined within the Education Act, the

Safe School Act and other accompanying regulations, approves the

establishment of a Discipline Policy, which shall:

• establish and maintain a climate within student activities

which will allow students to learn without unnecessary

distraction;

• assist students in the recognition of, and respect for, the rights
• of other persons;
• assist students in the development of a respect for property;
• assist students in the achievement of self-discipline.
• Such a policy shall be administered in accordance with the regulations.

THE FUTURE WE WANT

The Peel District School Board is one of Canada’s largest public school

boards and it continues to grow as the communities of Peel Region

expand. The diversity that is represented by our students, staff and the

community is extensive. Much of that diversity is represented in our

school. To achieve a welcoming and safe learning environment, each

school in Peel is starting a journey called The Future We Want – a

welcoming future that is symbolized by fairness, respect, and

inclusiveness. Our future starts now and it starts with you. You, the

students, play a critical role in shaping the climate of our school. Help

to keep your school safe and welcoming by being respectful of others

who may be different from you because of ability, age, class, faith,

gender, race, or sexual orientation.

SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

Each school is required to have a Code of Conduct as specified in the

Safe Schools Act, 2000, Section 302, which includes the provincial

standards of behaviour and the mandatory consequences for certain

student actions. School Codes of Conduct must include the

requirements outlined in the Safe Schools Policy #48. The School Code

of Conduct is developed to reflect the expectation that positive

behaviour and good citizenship are norms for Peel students. It is an

expectation that the School Code of Conduct will be reviewed at least

every two years in partnership with students, staff, parents or guardians

and the school council.

The staff at BSS is committed to providing all students with

opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and values necessary to

be capable and concerned citizens in Canadian society. We believe that

Peel students and staff have the right to learn and work in schools

where they feel safe and where there is a climate of mutual respect.

Education is a right, which carries certain responsibilities. Staff and

students of BSS are expected to behave in a considerate manner that

reflects courtesy and respect for themselves, others and property.

Regular attendance and punctuality are of paramount importance

in maintaining positive school tone.

In order for all members of the BSS community to achieve their goals

and aspirations, a structure that outlines behavioural expectations of

students is clearly stated below. These behaviours are directly related to

the goals and values we believe essential for our school community to

function effectively. They also reflect the values of the Peel District

School Board.

Disciplinary procedures, if required, will assist students in attaining se

lf-discipline through escalating consequences and expectations.

Each member of the BSS community is a learner who:

A pupil may be suspended from his or her school and from engaging in

all school-related activities for:

1. Any act for which a mandatory suspension is required that occurs

off school property and has a nexus to the school

2. Any act considered by the Principal to be injurious to the moral tone

of the school or to the physical or mental well-being of others.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a suspension is not mandatory if, in the

judgement of the Principal:

a) The pupil does not have the ability to control his or her

behaviour, or

b) The pupil does not have the ability to understand the foreseeable

consequences of his or her behaviour, or

c) The pupil’s continuing presence in the school does not create

an unacceptable risk to the safety or well-being of any person.

It is mandatory that a pupil be expelled if the pupil commits any of the

following infractions while he or she is at school or is engaged in

school-related activities subject to the mitigating factors below:

1. Possessing a weapon, including possessing a firearm;

2. Using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm to another

person;

3. Committing physical assault on another person that causes bodily

harm requiring treatment by a medical practitioner;

4. Committing sexual assault;

5. Trafficking in weapons or in illegal substances;

6. Committing robbery;

7. Giving alcohol to a minor.

A pupil may be expelled for a minimum of 21 days if:

1. The pupil’s pattern of behaviour is so inappropriate that the pupil’s

continued presence is injurious to the effective learning and/or

working environment of others;

2. The pupil has engaged in activities on or off school property:

a) that causes the pupil’s continuing presence in the school to

create an unacceptable risk to the physical or mental well-being

of other persons in the school or Board; or

b) that cause extensive damage to the property of the Board or to

goods that are on Board property;

3. The pupil has engaged in activity off school property having a

nexus to the school for which a mandatory expulsion is necessary;

or

4. The pupil has demonstrated through a pattern of behaviour (e.g.

neglect of duty, truancy or opposition to authority) that he or she

has not prospered by the instruction available to him or her and that

he or she is persistently resistant to making changes in behaviour

which would enable him or her to prosper.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, an expulsion is not mandatory if:

a) The pupil does not have the ability to control his or her behaviour,

or

b) The pupil does not have the ability to understand the foreseeable

consequences of his or her behaviour, or

c) The pupil’s continuing presence in the school does not create an

unacceptable risk to the safety or well-being of any person.

Staff and parents/guardians must work in concert to create a learning

environment where all students can be successful. To this end:

· Establish and maintain a school environment which is

pleasant, orderly, safe and conducive to learning.

· Ensure students wear their ID & Lanyard at the start of each class.

· Provide and explain a statement of expectations at the outset

of each course.

· Plan and execute effective instruction according to

prescribed curriculum guidelines.

· Regularly evaluate student achievement using a variety of

assessment techniques.

· Communicate information regarding student progress,

attendance, and behaviour to the student, parents, and

administration.

· Provide mutually convenient time for assisting students.

· Model appropriate behaviour that contributes to a positive school

environment.

· Support the school’s co-curricular program.

· Communicate with the school/teachers when and if there are areas

of concern and support the school when consequences are needed to

reinforce and assist students’ understanding of their behaviour or

other educational issues.

• Support and encourage their children to attend regularly,

punctually, wear their Photo ID and Lanyard, and to be

prepared for learning.

• Communicate with school when the child is absent or late.

• Attend BSS events and meetings, especially Parents’ Nights

· Encourage their children to participate in the school’s co-curricular

programs.

The School Council is composed of parents of students of our school.

The council organizes information sessions for parents on topics of

current interest, encourages numerous activities and events in the

school and contributes financial support to our school with the support

of our alumni association.

Our students are active learner in meeting our school’s goals and

expectations. The following outlines the expectations our students

should have of their school and its staff members. Adherence to the

expectations outlined below will help to ensure a safe, orderly, positive

and respectful learning environment.

It is the students’ responsibility to dress in a manner that is appropriate

for a student and the staff at BSS. Clothing that is revealing or that has

objectionable comments or symbols is Unacceptable. Clothing such as

beach wear, military clothing, transparent, tight or excessively short

shorts, skirts, bare shoulders, backless tops/dress, tube tops, undershirts

or muscle shirts, as the main shirt, one shoulder tops, are just a few

examples of UNACCEPTABLE clothing. Clothing should be worn so that

undergarments are NOT visible while walking, stretching or bending.

Dresses in an appropriate and neat manner in keeping with our focus

on education.

The student fee at BSS is $49.00. This pays for: Photo ID & Lanyard,

Agenda, Lock & Locker, Student Council, Yearbook, Clubs, and

Teams. There is a $5.00 refund for lock at the end of the year. The fee

paid does not cover the entire cost of all these benefits, but it enables

the Students’ Council to give grants to various student clubs and

activities.

Students and staff need to feel safe in order to learn effectively. At

BSS, all students are required to wear a Photo ID and Lanyard while in

attendance. Photo ID MUST be visible at all times to staff and

graffiti to ID card. Students are responsible for the replacement cost

of the Photo ID and Lanyard. Photo ID is required for:

? Security for students and staff against intruders.

? Identification of students registered in school.

? Admission to class, extra-curricular activities i.e. games, dances.

? Library and Computer Access.

? Writing Tests and Final Evaluations/Exams.

Peel schools are NOT public buildings and the school grounds are NOT

public parks. The Trespass Act states that only students, staff, and

those with legitimate school business may be on school property.

Therefore:

• Students are not permitted to have friends and acquaintances on

school property at any time. BSS students who act as "hosts" for

trespassers are subject to disciplinary measures.

• Students must inform the office of any trespassers on school property

or intruders in the building.

All food and beverages are to be consumed in the Cafeteria. Students

are responsible for clearing away trays, dishes and debris after finishing

their lunch. During each lunch period, students are not to proceed into

the classroom areas on the first and second floors until the bell rings.

The exceptions to this rule are:

Students going to the Counselling area.

Students going to the Main Office.

Students going to the Library.

Food and drinks are NOT to be consumed in the halls or classrooms.

Parking lots are transition areas. Loitering is strictly prohibited.

Students may park their vehicles only in the designated areas in the

parking lots at the northwest corner lot behind gym C and D. All other

parking areas are reserved for staff or visitor parking. The speed limit

on school property is 10 km/h. Cars are to remain locked and parked

during school hours. Students are not allowed to sit in the cars at any

time other than when arriving or leaving the school. You must obtain

a BSS parking tag from the main office. (The consequences of not

heeding this request will mean the loss of school parking privileges for

the year.) Unregistered cars may be towed/and or ticketed. Bicycles are

to be parked in the racks provided.

No posters may be displayed in the school unless initialed by a Vice-

Principal/staff member. Posters may be placed only on a bulletin board

and on unpainted concrete block or brick surfaces. They must not be

placed on any painted, wooden or plastered surfaces, ceilings, and the

glass surfaces. Posters must be removed immediately following the

event by the sponsoring group.

Please observe the following with respect to the school’s appearance:

do not mark or damage desks, lockers, washrooms, computers or any

equipment you may use. School furniture i.e. chairs are not to be placed

in the halls. Personal property such as chairs, benches, tables are not to

be brought on school property. Help to keep BSS clean and tidy. Place

all waste paper and garbage in the containers provided.

Lockers are school property and may be searched by school

administration if there are reasonable grounds to do so. Lockers are

assigned to students at the student office. Students are responsible for

the upkeep of both the inside and outside of their locker. Only the

combination locks issued by the school will be used on all lockers. No

unauthorized lock or locker changes can be made. Students are

Lost and found articles are turned in by staff members and students to

the main office and the Lost & Found Box located outside the doors of

the VP office.

The use of skateboards, rollerblades and scooters on school property is

strictly prohibited. Improper use will result in confiscation. Students

are encouraged to leave these items at home.

Student portable radios and tape, disc, and MP3 or any electronic

players are not to be seen or played in the classrooms. They are to be

kept in lockers. Cell phones and pagers MUST be turned off and left in

lockers. They are not to be seen, heard or used in the school. Note:

Laser pointers are considered a dangerous weapon. They are prohibited

on school property.

Textbooks are loaned to the student for their use and must be returned

in an acceptable condition. Students are responsible for lost or

damaged textbooks (beyond normal wear). Students who have

outstanding textbooks from the previous semester(s) may not be issued

new textbooks until the book issue is resolved. If a student drops a

class during the year, the textbook will be returned at the time

administration approval is granted for the change of program.

Students are to display courteous and respectful behaviour and to

follow all school rules and the instructions of teachers on all Field Trips

and Excursions. Failure to do so will result in a loss of Field Trip

privileges and suspension from school. Students must submit signed

consent forms and must travel both ways on school transportation

arranged. When the field trip leaves after 8:33 a.m., students must

attend their period 1 class and then report to the bus loading area as

instructed by their teacher.

Students are responsible for catching up on work taken in class while

they participate in a Field Trip/Excursion.

The Peel District School Board cannot assume responsibility for lost or

stolen articles. Remember:

a. Do not reveal your locker combination to anyone.

b. Do not leave valuables unsupervised anywhere in the school.

c. Do not bring large amounts of money to school.

d. Follow the Physical Education Department rules concerning care of

valuables during classes and co-curricular activities.

There will be NO SMOKING on school property. Students caught

smoking will be subject to a municipal fine of $120.00.

All students and staff have the right to function in an environment free

of discrimination and harassment. Prohibited grounds of discrimination

include: race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual

orientation, age and physically challenged. Harassment means engaging

in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought

reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.

If you feel you have been subjected to discrimination or harassment...

All staff and students have the right to complain without the fear or

threat of reprisal. Students should bring the issue to the attention of a

school administrator, counsellor, teacher, or a staff member.

? ? EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ??

Students are to follow the direction of teachers and school staff during

any emergency i.e. fire/fire drills, lockdown, evacuation. Practices are

held throughout the school year and appropriate signs are posted in the

school and classrooms.

The Peel Board, in collaboration with the Peel Regional Police, has

developed a lockdown procedure to be followed in the event of a

potentially serious incident.

• P.A. call - "initiate lockdown procedure".

• Bell will ring repeatedly.

• Staff and students:

Go to closest room, close and lock doors and windows, sit on the

floor away from doors/windows, remain on floor until P.A. instructions

given.

Students/staff outside the building will be instructed to stay outside

and move away from the building.

Once a Lockdown has been initiated by the Principal or the

Police, the Police will work in co-operation with the Principal. The

Police at this time will take control of the situation and the Principal

and all staff will take direction from the Police.

• When the alarm sounds, leave the building immediately via the

route posted in each room or the nearest exit. Students must remain

with their class at all times after evacuating the building. Await

instructions before returning into the building.

• Pulled false alarms will be investigated and the person(s) responsible

will be prosecuted and will be suspended.

                              ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

A variety of awards and scholarships are available to graduating

students. Presentation of these awards will take place at our annual

Commencement Ceremony. See your counsellor for more information.

Each year, subject departments recognize the top student in each

course. Awards are presented to students at the awards assembly

ceremony held during the fall of the following year. See your

teachers/counsellor for more details.