Welcome to an exciting year of
learning at Chief Dan George Middle School. This is our second
year operating as a Middle School - Grades 6, 7, 8. We have approximately
575 students in 21 divisions. We have Special Education, Early
French Immersion, Late French Immersion and English tracks. The
Middle School Philosophy establishes the school within a school
concept which allows students of be part of smaller teams in each
program, at each grade level.
English 6 3
divisions 90 students
English 7 3
divisions 90 students
English 8 4
divisions 120 students
Early French 6 2 divisions
60 students
Early French 7 2 divisions
60 students
Early French 8 2 divisions
60 students
Late French 6 2
divisions 60 students
Late French 7 2
divisions 50 students
The team approach to grouping will allow each student to get to
know 3 or 4 teachers very well. Teachers will tend to teach in
2 or 3 preferred subject areas where true expertise can be delivered.
Students will experience moving to various classrooms and of course
the now available explorations areas of: Technology Education,
Computer Studies, Home Economics, Band and/or Music. We will also
offer specialized rooms for Science, Arts and Media Technology.
This looks like a very exciting year coming up for 2002-2003.
This general information section of your student planner has some
guidelines for you to read and discuss. Many rules and procedures
will develop and expand as the second year at Chief Dan George
Middle School unfolds.
I wish you all a very successful and exciting year!
Good luck, bonne chance!
Mr. B. Revel, Principal
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Schedule 2004 - 2005
8:10 Warning bell
8:15 -8:17 Home Room
8:17 - 9:07 Period 1 (50 minutes)
[9:07 - 9:10 transition time]
9:10 - 10:00 Period 2 (50 minutes)
10:00 - 10:10 Nutrition/locker break ( 10 minutes )
10:10 - 11:00 Period 3 (50 minutes)
[11:02 - 11:52 transition time]
11:02 - 11:52 Period 4 (50
minutes)
11:52 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 12:48 Homeroom
12:48 - 1:38 Period 5 (50 minutes)
1:38 - 2:28 Period 6 (50 minutes)
[2:28 - 2:30 transition time]
2:30 Dismissal
*7:30 am doors open - MPR, Library & Gym options
*locker break - inside only - locker areas & light wells
*lunch 11:52 - 12:10 gr. 6 in rooms, gr. 7/8 in MPR
12:10 - 12:40 outside or MPR, Library & Gym options
*2:30 - 3:30 MPR, Library & Gym options
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School Calendar
2004 - 2005
| Number of days in session | 183 |
| Number of days of instruction | 176 |
| Number of non-instructional days | 6 |
| Length of the school day | 8:10 - 2:30 |
| Length of school operation per day | 7:30 - 3:30 |
| Hours of instruction in a school day | 5.40 hours |
| Number and length of recesses per day | 1 recess @ 10 minutes |
| School Opening (1/2 day dismissal) | September 7, 2004 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 11, 2004 |
| District-wide Professional Development Day | October 22, 2004 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2004 |
| School Closure (2 days) | November 12 and 15, 2004 |
| Winter Vacation | December 20 to January 3 (inclusive) |
| School Reopens | January 4, 2005 |
| School Closure (3 days) | February 2, 3, and 4, 2005 |
| District-wide Professional Development Day | February 18, 2005 |
| Spring Vacation | March 21 - 29 (inclusive) |
| Good Friday | March 25, 2005 |
| Easter Monday | March 28, 2005 |
| School Closure (3 days) | March 30, 31, April 1, 2005 |
| School Closure (1 day) | May 20, 2005 |
| Victoria Day | May 23, 2005 |
| Year End Closing | June 30, 2005 |
| Non-Instructional Day | September 24, 2004 |
| Non-Instructional Day | December 3, 2004 |
| Non-Instructional Day | April 22, 2005 |
| Non-Instructional Day | June 29, 2005 |
ROUTINES
AND POLICY
1. Attendance
Except for illness or unavoidable family concerns, all students
should attend school every day. Absent students miss not only
the lessons of the day but also the learning that takes place
in group discussions where students begin to appreciate the different
views and abilities of others. Learning that is lost due to absence
cannot adequately be replaced!
2. Illness at School
When a student becomes ill at school, parents will be
contacted to confirm that it is safe to send the child home. The
medical room can be used with permission of a staff member. Students
need to check in and out of the medical room at the office.
In any case of illness or injury, no student should go home on
his/her own initiative but should seek help at the office.
Accidents and emergencies are to be referred to the office immediately.
3. Closed Campus
Chief Dan George Middle School has a closed campus policy. This
means that only students who attend Chief Dan George Middle School
are to be on the school grounds during the school day. It also
means that once you arrive at school you remain on the school
grounds for the remainder of the day.
4. Dress Code
Although the responsibility for personal dress and grooming rests
primarily with students and their parents, clothing which is comfortable,
clean and modest is conducive to a good educational climate.
The following points indicate our expectations of student attire
at Chief Dan George Middle School:
5. Lates
Students who are late to class disrupt, annoy and consume the
time of fellow classmates, teachers and the office staff. Please
ensure your child arrives at school on time.
6. Student Valuables
Students are strongly discouraged from bringing valuables including
walkmans, radios, expensive shoes and clothing articles to school.
Valuable items are brought to school at the owner's risk; the
school is not able to cover losses. The school administration
will consequence any student who chooses to become involved in
vandalism or theft of another person's belongings. However, all
students are advised to be especially prudent with their personal
property.
7. Skateboards, Roller Blades and Scooters
For safety reasons, skateboards, roller blades and scooters are
not to be used on school property. These must be stored safely
in the classroom or office.
8. Bicycles
Bicycles are to be parked and LOCKED in the bike racks
on the east side of the school. Students are not permitted to
be around the bike rack area during the school day.
9. Hall Behaviour
Hall behaviour and language should be on a high level, suitable
to an institution of learning. No profanity or inappropriate touching
of others. Play fighting is not allowed.
10. Lockers and Locks
All students will be issued a combination lock and a locker. Locks
must be rented from the school for security reasons. Lock combinations
are to be memorized and NOT shared with anyone. A $7.00
fee is charged to any student who loses their lock. A $2.00 fee
is charged to those who need their lock replaced because they
shared the combination with another student.
11. Textbooks
Textbooks and other educational resources are property of the
school and school district. Students are issued textbooks at the
start of the year. Students are responsible for returning the
same textbook they are originally issued when they are collected
or when teachers conduct their periodic "textbook check".
Students will be charged for lost or damaged textbooks.
12. Homework
Homework shall be monitored by individual teachers as well as
teams of teachers. Work done at home is an important part of all
learning. It is an expectation of all students to have homework
completed and all assignments handed in on time. If parents believe
excessive amounts of homework are being done by their child, please
contact your child's teacher. We will have a homework club available
after school to assist students needing some extra support.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Visitors
All visitors are required to report to the office upon arrival
to receive authorization for their presence in the school. Visitors
on official business are welcome at our school. Those who arrive
with no purpose are not welcome on school property. Please do
not invite friends to visit you at school.
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Staff Room
The staff room is designed for the use of staff only. Students
are reminded that teachers require a break as much as students.
Noon hour supervisors and school administrators are available
to assist students at break time.
Multi-Purpose Room, Gym and Library Options
We offer 3 areas of our school that will be open to students
45 minutes before school starts and 45 minutes after school ends.
This should help students and parents when early drop-off or late
pick-up are more convenient. In order to make this option available,
we need cooperation from all and student adherence to the following:
upon early arrival, students must select one of three option
areas. They must choose between the MPR, Gym or Library. These
"three areas" will be supervised by adults. Going to
lockers, classrooms or in and out of the school is not allowed.
The same procedure will be followed for after school.
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District
Code of Conduct
The Abbotsford School District expects all students to conduct
themselves in a manner worthy of the respect of others:
And to promote and maintain a climate which is free of:
Conduct by any student that adversely affects a school's climate or operation, including disruption of the learning environment, shall be considered a breach of the District Code of Conduct, warranting appropriate forms of intervention that may include suspension from attendance.