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| Number of days in session | 187 |
| Number of days of instruction | 180 |
| Number of non-instructional days | 6 |
| Year-end Closing Day |
1 |
| Length of the school day | 8:20 - 2:25 |
| Length of school operation per day | 7:30 - 3:30 |
| Hours of instruction in a school day | 4 hours and 55 minutes |
| Number and length of recesses per day | 1 recess @ 10 minutes |
| School Opening (1/2 day dismissal) | September 8, 2009 |
| Non-Instructional Day #1 | September 25, 2009 |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 12, 2009 |
| Non-Instructional Day #2 (District Wide) |
October 23, 2009 |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2009 |
| One Hour Early Dismissal Days |
November 25 and 26, 2009 |
| Non-Instructional Day #3 |
November 27, 2009 |
| Last Day Before Christmas |
December 18, 2009 |
| Winter Vacation | December 21 to January 1, 2010 |
| School Reopens | January 4, 2010 |
| Non-Instructional Day #4 |
January 15, 2010 |
| Non-Instructional Day #5 | February 19, 2010 |
| Last Day Before Spring Break |
February 26, 2010 |
| Days
in Lieu of Longer School Day |
March 1 - 5, 2010 |
| Spring Vacation |
March 8 - 12, 2010 |
| Schools Reopen after Days in
Lieu/Spring Break |
March 15, 2010 |
| Good Friday | April 2, 2010 |
| Easter Monday | April 5, 2010 |
| Non-Instructional Day #6 |
April 23, 2010 |
| Victoria Day | May 24, 2010 |
| One Hour Early Dismissal Days
(Middle/Secondary) |
June 21 and 22, 2010 |
| Year End Closing (non-instructional) | June 30, 2010 |
1. Attendance
2. Lates
3. 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.
4. 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. Due to this policy, as at all
Middle Schools in the District, going home for lunch is not a practice
we condone. Children being picked up during the school day (i.e. for a
doctor appointment) should be met in the school office and signed out
by a parent. We ask them to wait at the office for safety reasons.
5. 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, office, or locker.
6. 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. Locks must be of
high quality to assist with the security.
7. 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 $5.00
fee will be charged to any student who needs to have a lock replaced
(unless the lock is defective).
8. 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.
9. 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. Most teams have a
homework club available at lunch or 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 three areas of our school that will be open to
students 40 minutes before school starts and 40 minutes after school
ends. This should help students and parents when early drop-offs
or late pick-ups are more convenient. We would ask parents to avoid any
arrangements for pick up after 3:00 unless your child is involved in a
supervised after school activity or event. In order to make this
available, we need cooperation from all and student adherence to
specific guidelines. 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.
Student Agendas
This is a valuable communication tool. Students are required to
make daily entries as well as parents and teachers use them for home
and school communication. Our expectation is that students are to
have their agenda at school daily. Consistent mismanagement by a
student with respect to having their planner filled out each day or
forgetting it at home may result in consequences at school.
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.
Chief
Dan George Middle School Code of Conduct
Purpose:
CDGMS Code of Conduct is presented so that students and their
parents/guardians understand the behavioural expectations of teachers
and parents in our school community. Students are encouraged to discuss
any part of this code that may be unclear with their teacher, school
administrator and parent/guardian. Parents are key partners in
supporting the school’s code of conduct. Parents are asked to be
familiar with school policies and procedures and are encouraged to
discuss expected school behaviours with their children.
The Code of Conduct allows our school to be a safe, caring and orderly
environment for learning and working. Students have a right to be
respected and supported in a safe and nurturing learning
environment. However, students also have a responsibility to
maintain that safe environment and respect themselves, others and
school property.
Behavioural expectations apply both on school premises and during
activities that are off school premises and that are organized or
sponsored by the school. They can also apply beyond these times
when student actions may negatively affect the safe, caring or orderly
environment of the school. An example of such a circumstance
could include the use of electronic devices to post messages that
negatively impact other members of the school community and student
learning.
Conduct Expectations:
Students are expected to adhere to a variety of acceptable behaviours
to enhance their learning and support the school as a safe, caring and
orderly place. These include:
Learning Activities:
Students are expected to complete class and
homework assignments to the best of their ability in a timely
fashion. This will allow for skill development and a work ethic
that will allow greater potential for success in higher grades and in
life.
Honesty and Integrity:
Students are expected to be honest at all
times with fellow students, staff, parents and others in our
school community. Respectful words and actions build a reputation
of integrity which is a very important quality. A reputation
suffers as a result of lying, cheating or stealing. Disrespectful
words and actions not only hurt a student but their friends, family,
school and community.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class daily, be
prompt and work to the best of their ability. Regular
attendance will increase a student’s ability to develop their skills
and increase their level of performance. Being punctual shows
courtesy to your teacher and classmates. There is a high positive
correlation between regular attendance and academic performance.
Respect For and Safety of
Others: Students are expected to treat others
with consideration and respect at all times. They are to avoid
situations that may lead to fighting, bullying or threatening
behaviour. Students have a responsibility to inform their
teachers or the school administration promptly of incidents of
bullying, harassment or intimidation. Participation in play
should take into account safety and appropriateness. Students
should model fair play and courtesy as a participant or spectator in
all sports and recreational activities while at the school or
representing the school offsite. Every member of the school community
has a right to a safe and secure environment, to be treated with
respect and to have safe passage, without interference, to and from
school.
Appropriate Language:
Students must use language that shows respect for
staff, fellow students, parents and others in the school
community. Name calling, put downs, swearing, crude and obscene
language, written, implied or gestured is not acceptable.
Offensive language upsets others and often leads to conflict.
Self control around language and actions is necessary in public and is
an important life skill.
Student Movement:
Students will move calmly and in an orderly
manner to school, on the school property and inside the school
building. They will be respectful of activities in progress in
other classrooms and will avoid jostling or pushing others in the
hallways. Further, language should be appropriate, public displays of
affection limited and play fighting not permitted. Upon entering
school grounds bicycles and scooters must be walked, parked and locked.
These guidelines are necessary to maintain safety and order.
Personal Appearance:
Students are expected to wear clothing which
is comfortable, clean, modest and conducive to a positive educational
climate. Clothing should not be distracting to others (e.g.
beachwear, spaghetti straps and other clothing that is too
revealing). Tops: no spaghetti straps, three finger width for
shoulders, no tummy showing, and no undergarments visible.
Shorts/Skirts: mid-thigh, hem should be past fingers when arms
are extended. Slacks/Pants: no undergarments visible.
Clothing that promotes racism, sexism, violence and/or alcohol, drugs
or tobacco products is inappropriate in the school. Hats and
sunglasses are to be removed while inside the building. Personal
appearance reflects one’s judgment and respect for oneself and
others. Inappropriate appearance or offensive wear can
upset others and distract us from our educational purpose.
Care of school and personal
property: Students will respect
school and personal property, equipment and resources. Students
are strongly discouraged from bringing valuables to school including:
iPods, laptops, MP3 players, cell phones, expensive shoes and
clothing. Valuables such as wallets, purses, etc. should be left
in lockers where they are secure. If parents insist on sending
their child to school with a cell phone it must be stored in the
student’s locker during the day. Cell phones are only
permitted
to be used after the school day has ended and only to be used outside
the school building. With growing concerns around digital imaging and
privacy we insist that students not bring cameras to school or use cell
phone cameras on school property. Valuable items brought to
school will be solely at the owner’s risk: the school will not cover
any losses. Care for school and personal property displays pride
in the school and assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Extracurricular Activities:
Students are considered ambassadors
of Chief Dan George Middle School when they are participating in field
trips, extracurricular clubs and teams both at the school and in the
community. All relevant school rules apply while being
transported to, and engaging in, extracurricular activities and field
trips. Maintaining school behaviour standards ensures a positive
experience for all participants and assists in building a positive
school reputation.
Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs:
Students are not permitted to bring
these items onto school property. The school promotes a healthy
lifestyle and good judgment. The use of these items is illegal
for students and potentially dangerous to your health and success in
life.
Unacceptable Conduct:
Transgressions of the School and District Codes of Conduct will be
dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner. Examples of
transgressions would include:
Behaviours that interfere with
Acts, such as
Illegal acts, such as
Consequences will vary based upon the seriousness of the
transgression involved. Minor offenses are handled “on the spot”
by staff. Often this will involve identifying the concern with
instruction being provided to the students that reinforces expectations
of appropriate behaviour in the future. Major offenses, many of
which are listed above, will generally be dealt with by the school
administration. Consequences in these cases are based upon
factors that include: the nature of the transgression; the age of
the child; and the previous history of the child’s transgressions. It
is recognized that grade six children are new to the middle school
model and the increased behavioural expectations that exist. As
students move up through the grades there is an increased expectation
of students accepting greater personal responsibility and
self-discipline. Typical consequences for major transgressions
include, temporary loss of free time privileges, “time out” from
class with temporary assignment to School Counselor and Youth Care
Worker, in school suspension, or out of school suspension. In
these cases parents/guardians are informed and meetings are often
scheduled that include the student, a parent, the school administration
and other staff who may assist in supporting the student. The
focus of consequences are meant to be preventative, instructive
and restorative, rather than punitive.
Notification of Serious Breaches of
District and School Code of Conduct
Most issues arising from classroom behaviour are handled by the
classroom teacher. In some cases support from school administration is
required for minor transgressions where a pattern has developed.
Serious transgressions of the School Code of Conduct will be referred
to school administration. Those issues referred to the school
administration (of a serious nature) will be communicated to various
parties in the following way: