11-12 Parent Handbook.pdf - École Campbelltown

1. School Vision
2. School Mission
3. Bell Schedule
Striving for excellence - Nous visons l‟excellence
4. École Campbelltown School Council (ECSC)
5. Fees
6. Staff List
7. School Goals
8. Parent and School Communication
9. Assessment and Outcome-based Report Cards
10. Homework Policy
11. Differentiation
12. Attendance Policy
13. Noon Hour Supervision
14. Dress Code
15. Library Books
16. Bicycles, Scooter, Skateboards and Rollerblades
17. Not Allowed
18. Use of School Phone
19. Illness at School
20. Student Volunteers
21. Special Services
22. Grade Six Farewell
23. Damage to School Property
24. Discipline Policy
25. Bullying Policy
26. Behavior Expectations on Bus
27. Field Trips
28. Crisis Response
29. Internet Use
30. School Security
31. Nut Aware Policy

1. Ecole Campbelltown School Vision - La vision de l’École Campbelltown
At École Campbelltown School we strive to nurture a compassionate, conscientious school community
based on demonstrations of respect, kindness, and tolerance in a fair and self-controlled manner.
À l‟École Campbelltown, nous nous efforçons de développer une communauté scolaire compatissante et
consciencieuse basée sur le respect, la gentillesse ainsi que la tolérance équitable et réfléchie.
2. School Mission
At École Campbelltown School, we provide a climate that allows for challenge, joy, growth, and success.
We strive for excellence daily through teaching, learning from other cultures, and an emphasis on the fine
arts. Respect for oneself and for others is one of key focuses for interactions in our school.
3. Bell Schedule
We ask that students, other than bus students, do not arrive at the school any earlier than 8:25 a.m. and
12:20 p.m., unless otherwise directed by staff. Please make arrangements for pick up of your children by
3:25 p.m. unless special arrangements have been made with the office. Where special arrangements have
been made, students are to wait inside the school under they are collected.
Grades 1 to 6
Bus arrival 8:25 a.m.
Entry Alert bell 8:27 a.m.
2 nd bell 8:30 a.m.
O Canada 8:35 a.m.
Morning class commences 8:38 a.m.
Classes Periods 1 – 3 8:38 – 10:14 a.m.
Morning Recess 10:14 – 10:27 a.m.
Classes Periods 4 – 6 10:27 – 12:03 p.m.
Noon Break 12:03 – 12:51 p.m.
Classes Periods 7 – 8 12:54 – 1:58 p.m.
Afternoon Recess 1:58 – 2:11 p.m.
Classes Periods 9 – 10 2:11 – 3:15 p.m.
Dismissal bell 3:15 p.m.
Buses Depart 3:23 p.m.
Kindergarden (ECS)
Morning bus arrival 8:25 a.m.
Morning class commences 8:30 a.m.
O Canada 8:35 a.m.
Morning class dismissal 11:20 a.m.
Morning bus pick up 11:25 a.m.
Afternoon bus arrival 12:14 p.m.
Afternoon class commences 12:19p.m.
Afternoon class dismissal 3:10 p.m.
Afternoon bus arrival 3:15 p.m.
Please ensure that your children arrive at school by 8:30 a.m. After this time, they will be recorded as late.
Remember: Students are dismissed at 2:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month!
4. Parent Groups
The École Campbelltown School Council (ECSC) was formed in 1995 as the parent group of Campbelltown
School. Since that time, they have taken on the role of School Advisory Council, in order to interact with
and advise the school and school board on matters concerning the education of their children as provided
for in the School Act (1995). Every parent or guardian with a child registered at Campbelltown is a member
of the ECSC. All parents are welcome to attend ECSC meetings, held in the library of the school at 7:00
p.m. on the Tuesday following early dismissal Wednesday.
In addition to their advisory role, the ECSC assists the school/students through coordinating of parent
volunteers in the school and assisting with the organizing of special events. The Ecole Campbelltown
Parent Liaison Association (ECPAL) organizes fundraising to provide additional money for extra equipment,
field trips, cultural events, and extra consumable instructional supplies. Most of the events from which extra
funds are raised are of significant benefit to the children and parents, i.e. hot lunch days, family dances,
book fairs, and so on.
Parents are able to participate in these groups in a variety of ways - serving on the executive, helping with
hot lunch days, being a room rep, and so on. You are invited to volunteer and work with a great group of
people - the parents of your child‟s schoolmates and the staff of the school.
♥ Volunteers are the heart of our school – thanks for all you do! ♥
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5. Fees
Fees in our school allow us to offer special programs and are cost effective. If it is a hardship to pay these
school fees, please contact school administration to discuss options available to you. Complete information
about fees are sent home with each student on the first day of school. For the 2011-2012 school year, the
fees are as follows:
ECS
Registration/Fieldtrip/Transportation fee $60.00
Fine Arts fee $25.00
Learning Resource fee $25.00 Total = $110.00
Elementary Fees
Learning Resource fee $50.00
Lunchroom Supervision $85.00
Fine Arts fee $50.00
Agenda $ 8.50 Total = $193.50
Optional Fees
Headphones $2.50
Choir T-shirts $8.00
6. Staff List
Mme Danielle Morin ECS/Grade Three Mme Christine Gourley Grade Four
Mme Maria Corsi ECS Mme Karine Lambert Grade Four
Mme Georgette Corbière-Fortin Grade One Mme Amanda Fayed Grade Four/Five
Mme Kelley Mitchell Grade One M. Ryan Layton Grade Five
M. Jean-Marie Ndahiro Grade One Mme Lisa Sauder Grade Five/AISI Math
Mme Pauline Proulx Grade One Mme Tandy Atchison Grade Six
Mme Heather Derksen Grade One English Mme Francoise Deloisy Grade Six
Mme Margot Bourgoin Grade Two
Mme Micha Flynn Grade Two Mme Penny Natos Learning Assistance
Mlle Natalie Hanninen Grade Two Mme Katherine Paterson Learning Assistance
Mme Florence Cyr Grade Three Mme Glenda Pickering Music
Mme Ewa Stroemich Grade Three
Mme Mary Sutherland Grade Three Mme Helene Hewitt Assistant Principal
Mme Honya Bianchini Grade Four Mme Deb Gerow Principal
M. Pierre Amyot Educational Assistant Mme Yvonne Chizewski Library Technician
Mme Albertine Coulombe Educational Assistant Mme May Viney Secretary
Mme Monique Hicks Educational Assistant Mme Kathy Wheeler Secretary
Mme Lori Bambush Educational Assistant
7. School Goals for 2011-2012
Please check the website in November to see the goals listed in our School Education Plan.
8. Parent and School Communication
The importance of home and school communication cannot be overstated. These are some of the ways
that we hope to enhance communication:
1. The agenda is used by staff and students and parents to communicate special events, homework
or other information. Please ensure that this is checked on a daily basis.
2. Our monthly newsletters and school calendar are posted on our website on the first day of each
month. If you prefer a hard copy of the newsletter, please pick one up in the office.
3. Our website, www.campbelltown.ca, is full of information and easy to access. Calendars, special
events, and forms are available here. If you cannot find or access something, please be sure to let
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us know. We are always trying to improve this!
4. Elk Island Public Schools also offers information on its website, which can be found at
www.eips.ca.
5. Contacting our staff by e-mail is also easy. All addresses use the first name, separated by a
period, followed by the last name. All letters of the name are written in lower case letters. The
name is then followed by: @eips.ca. An example of this is: joe.smith@eips.ca. For information on
spelling of names, please see the staff list above. You can also email all staff members via the
“Contact Form” on our school website at www.campbelltown.ca.
6. We use a sign board outside the school to help keep you informed of upcoming events.
7. Classroom teachers send home classroom newsletters, on a regular basis; to let you know what is
happening in the classroom and to help in your planning.
8.. We offer opportunities for you to meet with us more formally at school at the following times:
a) Meet the Teacher Night
In September, this evening is set up to enable the teachers to meet the parents, and to discuss
the expectations for in-class work and behaviour. It is an informal night for parents and teachers to
get to know one another and for parents to become familiar with the curricular and behavioral
expectations in the classroom. Because it is held in early September, it is really too early for the
teacher to comment on student progress, but rather to share expectations for the year. Students
are very welcome to attend however there are no babysitting services available this evening.
b) Parent Teacher Conferences/Demonstration of Learning
Conducted in December and April, these sessions allow for clarification of the student progress and
celebrations of success. You may attend the Demonstration of Learning or request an individual
interview time. The Demonstration of Learning allows your child to demonstrate what they have
been learning or studying through a classroom visit. Our students love to show their parent(s)
around their classroom and take charge of the “tour”.
Students are encouraged to attend! There will be babysitting services available for toddlers to
grade three children supervised by our student leadership team members.
10.. “Room Reps.” are also well-informed about classroom activities and school events. They will be
identified at the beginning of the year. Please feel free to contact them in case of questions
about classroom events or special activities.
11. Finally, and most importantly, please contact your homeroom teacher if you have any
questions or concerns. You can use email (see above) or call the school at 780-467-5143 to
leave a voice message with our office. The teacher should always be your first contact for
information concerning your child.
9. Assessment and Outcome Based Report Cards
Each term report reflects the most recent evaluation of your child‟s achievement. Teachers will help you
understand your child‟s achievement through comments in your child‟s report card. These comments will
be based upon demonstrations of achievement, formal evaluations, checklists, observations and other
sources of information used to gather information about meeting specific curricular outcomes. At the end of
the year, teachers in Grades 3 and 6 may use marks from Provincial Achievement Tests for inclusion in this
assessment. Based on continued research, sound policy, and good practice, we do everything in our power
to ensure that your child has the opportunity to demonstrate their learning. This assessment will mark the
basis of comments in the outcome based report cards that are used in grades 1 – 6.
Participation or effort is not included as a basis for assessment for our students. We also have a “No-Zero
Policy” in effect in our school which means that no student will be given a zero as a mark due to incomplete
work. Rather, the teacher will work with the student and parents to ensure completion of assignments..
We thank you for your continued vigilance and help from home that supports the learning of our students.
10. Homework Policy
Homework is an important part of the learning process and may be used for many reasons.
a. To enable a student who has been absent from school to catch up with the rest of the class.
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. To develop a particular skill that may need strengthening.
c. To ensure that a slow-working student has an opportunity to keep up with the rest of the class.
d. To facilitate review and retesting for specific subject areas.
e. To foster deeper investigation and enrichment.
f. To develop good study habits (mainly in grades 5 and 6).
g. To encourage regular reading at all grade levels.
h. To encourage family involvement in school activities through participation in occasional „project‟
type assignments.
Expectations for homework
1. In general, students in Grades 1 – 5 may expect approximately 20 minutes of homework daily.
2. Typically, students in Grade 6 may expect approximately 30 minutes of homework daily.
Homework in grade 6 may be less regular than in other grades as studying for tests is more
important and because there may be more projects. Therefore, planning is an essential skill for
students to learn at this level.
3. It is appreciated when parents inform teachers if their children are unable to meet expectations
within a reasonable time. Please feel free to write us a line in the agenda or send us a quick e-mail.
This helps us to find solutions to the problem!
11. Differentiation
When students are having difficulty coping with the expectations at their grade level, we look at adjusting
our expectations to better meet students‟ learning styles. This may involve less homework (doing only oddnumbered
questions for example), or allowing students to present their work differently (orally versus written
for example). Minor changes will be dealt with on an „accommodations checklist.‟ Where it is necessary to
make significant accommodations for children, to ensure that they are able to catch up if they are
significantly behind in their learning, or where children have severe disabilities, they will be placed on an
Individual Program Plan (IPP). Parents will be involved and consulted in the writing of these plans.
12. Attendance Policy
School begins with the first bell at 8:27 and O Canada is played at 8:35 a.m. It is very disruptive to the
classroom for teachers and other students when students arrive after class has begun. Please also
remember that school ends at 3:15 p.m. Students who do not take the bus must be picked up by 3:25 p.m.
Please phone the school to leave a message in the case of absences or e-mail both of our secretaries,at
the following addresses, may.viney@eips.ca and kathy.wheeler@eips.ca, as we check the answering
machine and e-mail each morning. If the school has not been advised of a child's absence, the secretary
will call home shortly after classes begin, as a safety check.
13. Noon Hour Supervision
Adults supervise all students who remain at school for lunch. Families that want their children to remain at
the school during the lunch hour are required to pay a fee of $85.00 to cover the costs of this lunch hour
supervision.
As with any of our fees, please let us know if you would like to arrange alternate methods of payment.
14. Dress Code
When dressing for school, we would ask that you respect the following requests:
a. Clothing must be appropriate for a conservative school setting. This includes: T-Shirts and pants
that cover the midriff, t-shirts with straps that are at least three fingers wide, appropriate hem
(skirts/shorts) lengths that reach the end of the fingertips when arms are at sides, and shirts with
appropriate sayings or logos. No make-up is to be worn by students. Hats are to be worn outside
only.
b. Please avoid black soled shoes that mark the floors. Clean shoes that are for indoor wear only
should be worn in class at all times. Outdoor footwear (particularly winter wear) is to be removed at
the outside door.
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Please remember to label all the clothing which comes to school and to stop by our Lost and Found boxes
on a regular basis. These are located by the Grade One/ Two classrooms, by the main entrance, by the
Grade Four/Six entrance and in the Kindergarten wing. We display “found“ items during our conferences
and demonstrations of learning in December and April. All unclaimed items are donated to Goodwill after
each term.
15. Library Books
Books, magazines and pamphlets are signed out for one week and may be renewed if not reserved.
Please remember to return your books quickly so that you can take new ones out!
Did you know ?… If you have a Strathcona County Library membership you also have free access to the
Bibliothèque Saint-Jean at the University of Alberta. Simply go in to the Strathcona County Library and ask
the librarian to issue you an Alberta Library (or TAL) card. For more information visit the website at
www.library.ualberta.ca
16. Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards and Rollerblades
The school is not responsible for damage that may be caused to bicycles or scooters brought onto the
school property by students.
a. Lock bikes or scooters upon arrival.
b. Walk bikes, skateboards, rollerblades or scooters once you arrive on school property.
c. Obey the law and wear a bicycle safety helmet when riding.
17. Not Allowed
Hardballs, or sticks such as hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks or baseball bats are not to be brought to school.
"Heelies" are not acceptable footwear for school as they can be dangerous.
Please be cautious when sending expensive technology (cell phones, Nintendo DS, iPods, etc.) to school.
These items are to be used on bus rides only and should not be visible during school hours. These devices
must be kept safely in the backpack or with the teacher for the day and are not to be used on the
playground or within the school. We are not responsible for stolen or lost property.
18. Use of School Phone
The phones in the school office are available for student use for certain circumstances such as
emergencies, illness, lost lunches, etc. Students may use the school phone after obtaining permission from
the office staff or their classroom teacher. Students are not permitted routine use of the phones to arrange
after-school social activities. After-school play dates should be arranged in advance to avoid the need for
phoning home for permission.
19. Illness at School
If a child becomes ill at school, parents are contacted. If parents are unavailable, the school will phone the
emergency contact person. If neither parents nor the emergency contact can be reached, the child will
remain in the infirmary. If the illness appears to be severe, the principal or designate will make a decision
as to whether medical attention is required. We will err on the side of caution!
20. Student Activities
We offer many opportunities for our students to become involved in our school. Some of these activities
include Student Leadership, Safety Patrols, Office Helpers, Track Team, Tech Crew, playground buddies,
intramural referees, babysitting, tea/coffee servers on special days, etc. We also offer many extra student
clubs.
21. Special Services
Learning Assistance: This service is available in math, both French and English language learning, and
study skills for students who are experiencing difficulty. Parents are informed when referrals are made.
Capital Health Region: Staff from the health region maintain pupils' health records and carry out
immunization programs. While this staff does not regularly visit the school, they are available on an „as
needed‟ basis.
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Speech Therapy: The Speech Therapist visits the school one half-day a week. Teachers refer pupils with
speech problems.
22. Awards
A year-end assembly is held in June to congratulate on a successful year. lAs part of our École
Campbelltown traditions, we share some special awards during this ceremony.
These awards include:
a. Outstanding Academic Achievement
This trophy is presented to the grade 6 student with the highest discernible achievement in core
subject areas as determined by the Grade Six teachers.
b. Ian MacDonald Plaque
This award celebrates the memory of a boy who passed away while attending grade 2 at École
Campbelltown. It is presented to the grade 2 student who is kind, has a sense of humour,
makes a sincere effort, is well-mannered and shows respect for persons and property.
c. The Betty Nadon Trophy
This trophy is presented in memory of a former counselor at École Campbelltown. It is awarded to
the grade 4, 5 or 6 student who has contributed most to the well being of other students.
d. The Marv Kroetsch Trophy
This trophy is presented in honour of a former principal at École Campbelltown. It is awarded for
outstanding athletic performance including leadership, dedication and ability.
e. The John Younie Award
This trophy is presented to the student who has demonstrated excellence in technology as seen in
their participation in the tech crew, computer club, or other technology driven school activities.
f. The Taeya Maron Award
This plaque is presented in memory of an ECS student who passed away. The recipient is an ECS
student who demonstrates a positive attitude to friends, an eagerness to learn, and who
demonstrates an openness to new experiences.
23. Damage to School Property
Elk Island Public Schools supports recovery of repair/replacement costs to school property from individuals
or groups causing the damage and endorses participation in the Crime Stoppers Program with respect to
school property.
1. If the damage is caused by a student, the repair costs may be recovered from the student or their
parent(s) or guardian(s) as applicable.
2. If a group causes the damage, the repair costs may be recovered from the group or the individual
as applicable.
3. Schools will support and promote the Crime Stoppers Program with respect to the school‟s
property.
24. Discipline Policy and the 3Rs
Elk Island Public Schools promotes, reinforces and encourages the growth of student self-discipline,
respect and responsible behavior in order to foster an environment which is safe and caring for all staff and
students. École Campbelltown School is a school where students, staff, parents and community members
are treated with respect and dignity and where students can learn in a positive and caring environment that
has adequate support from all concerned. The goal of the student behavior plan is first and foremost to
encourage and reinforce appropriate behavior. While the ultimate responsibility lies with the student, there
are shared responsibilities for staff and parents.
Students have the responsibility to respect the rights and dignity of others, and be actively and productively
involved in their own academic and social achievement.
Staff Members are responsible for establishing a positive school climate in which support and
encouragement are provided on an ongoing basis to assist students in developing a sense of self-discipline
and responsibility while making a positive contribution to society.
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Parents are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment at home, for knowing and
supporting school policies and procedures and for encouraging their children to understand and respect
school rules and expectations.
Everyone in our school community is expected to demonstrate the 3Rs: Respect, Responsibility and Role
Modelling.
Please review these expectations with your child and ensure that they clearly understand what is expected
of them and what the consequences are for misbehavior.
At École Campbelltown School, student expectations/rules are to:
Follow directions of staff.
Come to school prepared to learn.
Demonstrate respect for others.
Participate appropriately in activities.
Not engage in bullying as well as to not condone or encourage bullying.
When there are problems, each situation shall be considered on an individual basis, with action taken
dependent upon the intensity, frequency, duration and intent of the misbehavior. Action taken will include
logical consequences appropriate for the misbehavior. Administration may take action to discipline a
student or students who admit to, or are found to be, parties to an offense. Student conduct/behavior
beyond the hours of school operation and/or off school property is also subject to consequences, if the
behavior is deemed to be significantly detrimental to the safe and caring environment of the school.
Sample list of consequences/interventions:
Reminder – Unacceptable behavior identified. Appropriate behavior explained.
In-class time-out – 5-15 minutes or to end of class period. Discussion regarding inappropriate behavior,
future expectations/consequences. (timeout may be either teacher directed or student selected)
Recess time-out in the consequence center
Out-of-class timeout – 15-30 minutes.
In-school suspension – 1/4 – 1 full day. School administration must be involved at this step. Think
paper, individual behavior improvement plan, counseling intervention and/or student contract may be
implemented. Parents consulted and provided with information on students' progress on behavior plan.
In-school suspension – 1-3 full days. Parents contacted. Meeting with parents, teacher and student.
All parties provided with information on students' progress on behavior plan. Other possible
interventions discussed and implemented.
Out-of-school suspension – 1- 5 full days at home. Upon return to school, within 5 school days,
meeting with parents. Case conference. May include student support team, school resource officer,
district support personnel and community agency personnel. Consider alternative programming, referral
to outside counseling, and/or psychological assessment, if appropriate.
Suspension with recommendation for expulsion to the Board of Trustees.
A suspension with recommendation for expulsion to the Board will be administered when the student's
conduct is such that the student will not be reinstated in school within 5 school days, and the principal‟s
recommendation is to expel the student from the school. Following an Expulsion Hearing, the Board
has the authority to reinstate the student in the school, expel the student from the school, permit
enrollment in another school/program, or expel from all schools in the system. In the event of an
expulsion, the Board must offer the student another educational program.
Major, repeated or serious misconduct will be dealt with very seriously and may result in immediate
suspension or suspension with the recommendation for expulsion. The following will be considered major
offenses:
1. Repeated refusal to follow the directions of a staff member.
2. Willful destruction of property/stealing.
3. Habitual neglect of duty.
4. Fighting, harassment, intimidation, verbal/physical/sexual abuse towards students or staff.
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5. Use of improper, abusive or profane language or gestures.
6. Conduct that is injurious to the moral tone or well being of the school or other individuals.
7. Use, possession and trafficking of alcohol/drugs.
8. Weapons/firearms, bomb threats.
9. Vicious physical assault.
10. Serious breach of Elk Island Public School‟s technology user agreement and/or school
technology code of ethics.
11. Any other actions which would be supported under Section 19(7) (a) or (b) of the School Act
25. Bullying Policy
Bullying is not tolerated at École Campbelltown School. The prevention of bullying will be addressed in the
following ways:
1. The classroom teacher will review how to deal with bullying behaviors as part of their regular instruction
during health lessons.
2. The grade 6‟s will take part in the D.A.R.E. program.
3. The constant reference to our 3R program which focuses on incorporating virtues and behaviors that
are conducive to safe and caring schools and to establishing respectful friendships and behaviors.
4. The administration will meet with students to help involve playground buddies and peer support in
positive playground behaviors.
5. Adults will model appropriate behaviours when dealing with difficult situations.
6. A box will be placed in the office for students to make referrals to Mme Mitchell, our counselor, if they
need assistance dealing with a bullying situation.
Should a bullying situation occur it may be addressed in the following ways:
1. Allegations will be investigated by the administration.
2. A plan of action will be determined based on the result of the allegation which could include:
a. the teacher and the administration working together to teach the class about bullying and how
to deal with it appropriately with concrete strategies.
b. disciplinary action toward a student who has demonstrated unacceptable behaviours including
bullying behaviours.
c. communication with the parents of both the victim(s) and the student(s) acting as a bully.
d. regular follow-up with the students involved to ensure that the behaviours have stopped.
e. invitation of special presenters such as a behaviour consultant or other professionals to speak
with students about bullying.
f. referrals to our school counselor or outside agencies such as Family and Community Services
to assist families in dealing with bullying related issues.
g. an increase in supervision of the students involved in the bullying situation by teachers, lunch
supervisors, and administration as necessary.
26. Behavior Expectations for Students on Buses or at Transfer Locations
Students shall ride only their assigned bus. Exceptions may be granted upon written request
parents/guardians to the Director, Student Transportation for child care purposes. In
emergency situations parents/guardians shall contact Student Transportation to request alternate
arrangements. In emergency situations, principals may make alternate arrangements and contact
Student Transportation.
Students are expected to be at their designated boarding location five minutes prior to departure
time.
Students are responsible for their personal property (Elk Island Public Schools shall not be
responsible for lost or stolen property).
Students must sit in an assigned seat and remain seated while the bus is enroute.
Directions as given by the operator must be followed.
All objects and parts of the body must be kept inside the bus.
Quiet conversation is permitted on the bus. There must be absolute silence at railway crossings.
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Disruptive or destructive behaviour such as pushing, spitting, fighting, use of profane language, or
the throwing of objects, or acts of vandalism are prohibited.
Open beverage containers and eating are not permitted during regular bus runs. (Medical
exemptions may be made.)
The use of electronic games or portable radios is prohibited. However, "walkmans" with individual
headphones are acceptable.
The use of tobacco or other smoking materials is prohibited.
Students will not be permitted on buses if conveying, using, or under the influence of alcohol or
other controlled substances.
The possession, use or conveyance of potentially dangerous items is prohibited.
Discipline Cycle for Student Misconduct on Buses
Step 1: Verbal warning to the student.
Step 2: Verbal warning to the student. Bus operator records the incident and contacts the
parent/guardian(s).
Step 3: Written warning to the student. Bus operator completes the misconduct report. The school
administration directly notifies the parent/guardian. Copies of the misconduct form are
distributed by the principal to parent/guardian(s), bus operator(s) and the Director, Student
Transportation
Step 4: Written warning to the student. Bus operator completes the misconduct report and
reviews the details of the incident with the principal in a timely manner. The next steps in
the discipline process are outlined by the principal to the student and the
parent/guardian(s). Copies of the misconduct form are distributed as above.
Step 5: One (1) to Five (5) days‟ suspension. Bus operator completes the misconduct report and
reviews the details of the incident with the principal within one school day. Principal
discusses the situation with the student and decides on the length of the suspension and
consults, if necessary, with the other principal and the other student involved. If a
meeting with the operator is necessary, the principal notifies the parent(s) of the bus
suspension and arranges for a meeting, with the parent/guardian(s) the student, bus
operator and Student Transportation staff prior to the student being reinstated from
suspension. Student and parent/guardian(s) are notified that further misconduct may
result in suspension with a recommendation for expulsion from EIPS Student
Transportation to the Board of Trustees. Principal notifies the Director, Student
Transportation by telephone, fax or e-mail regarding reinstatement date. Director,
Student Transportation advise the operator(s) by telephone, fax or e-mail regarding the
suspension. Copies of the misconduct form are distributed as above.
Step 6: Suspension with a recommendation for expulsion from EIPS Student Transportation to
the Board. Upon receipt of the student misconduct form and after discussion with the
operator and student, and after consultation with the Director, Student Transportation
and/or a member of Student Support Services Staff (if applicable), the principal shall f
follow the procedures outlined in Board policy IGC, Suspension or Expulsion of Students.
27. Field Trips
Various field trips are provided for students throughout the year as a supplement to the school program.
You will be notified in advance of trip plans. Children who are not able to participate in a field trip will be
accommodated in another class during the time of the field trip.
Important points:
The supervisor will have access to a list of the students, which includes medical information, phone
contact numbers and, if provided by parents, Alberta Health Care numbers.
Any required medication, with the exception of emergency medication such as Epi-pens or inhalers,
shall be given to the supervisor at the beginning of the trip. The appropriate permission form (Form
6) listing the medication, dosage, special care instructions, and any known allergies will be
completed and signed by the parent and kept with the supervisor for the duration of the field trip. A
record of all medication administered during the course of the field trip will be kept by the
supervisor. (Form 7)
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The authorized supervisor in charge will be responsible for any emergent decisions requiring a
change in transportation or activity during the field trip.
The ratio of supervisors to students will take into account the type of activity, the age and ability of
the students, and the confidence, experience and qualifications of the supervisors.
28. Crisis Response
At any given time, students must be prepared for immediate evacuation or any emergency procedure.
Therefore, students are to wear footgear at all times while in the school, to avoid the possibility of having to
walk into the snow, rain or mud in stocking feet. At the beginning of each school year, staff will review
evacuation procedures with each class. Evacuation routes are posted near the entrance of each
classroom. Six evacuations drills, will be held each school year. In the case of a complete school
evacuation actually occuring, children would be moved to Sherwood Heights Junior High where they would
be picked up by a parent/guardian.
Procedures:
On Alert:
An early warning process used to prepare staff and students in dealing with a potentially escalating
emergency situation.
Shelter-In-Place:
A process for securing students in classrooms/alternate area during environmental emergencies or other
special situations. Measures are taken to safeguard contaminated air or liquids from flowing into the
classrooms/alternate area.
Lock-Down:
A process used to secure students in a safe location by locking all doors and windows and preventing an
intruder from entering that area.
Emergency Evacuation:
A process to move students and staff from inside of buildings, in a prescribed and rehearsed manner, via
prearranged evacuation routes, to a pre-assigned area.
Duck-Cover-Hold:
students and staff take protective positions under desks or tables, with backs to windows. Duck under desk
or sturdy table. Drop to your knees on the floor, leaning over to rest on the elbows, hands clasped behind
the neck, face down with backs to windows. Stay under cover, with head down between knees. Make
certain that face and eyes are covered. Hold onto desk or table. If it moves, move with it.
Hit the Floor:
Drop to the floor, face down and assume a flat position.
Stay Put:
When added to any command, do not attempt to get to your classroom or office. Get to the closest secure
location and stay there until instructed to move.
Please remember: If you arrive on site during a drill or an emergency procedure:
1. You are not allowed to remove your child from their class until the “All Clear” has sounded. In the case of
an emergency, you would be required to wait at the Distribution Centre and sign your child out.
2. Please do not enter the building. For your safety and for the safety of our students, the building is off
limits until the “All Clear” has been sounded.
29. Internet Use
All students must sign a User Agreement before being allowed to access the Internet at school.
Irresponsible use of Internet will result in loss of access or suspension.
30. School Security
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In order to ensure the safety of each child at École Campbelltown School, we will follow the procedures
listed below.
The exterior doors of our school will remained locked, except for the main entrance. Please
use the main doors by the office to enter our school at all times. We have a contingency plan in
place in the case of an emergency on the playground during recess and lunch hours.
Students are not to be dropped off at the school before 8:30 a.m. as there is no supervision
available before this time, except in the event of special supervised activities.
Students are to be picked up at the school by 3:30 p.m. The school will be closed and locked
at this time, except in the case of special supervised events.
We require all parents to sign out their child in the office if they are picking their child up during
the day. We will call your child down to the office for you.
We ask that all children wait for their parents in the office area.
Children that arrive after the bell are to report immediately to the office.
All parents and visitors are to report to the office upon arrival in our school.
We will continue to supervise diligently in our hallways and on our playground.
31. Nut Aware Policy
The purpose of our Nut Aware policy is to create a safe environment for all students, including those with
life-threatening nut/peanut allergies; to allow these students to be comfortable at school and allow them the
opportunity to be part of, and not be excluded from, special prizes, food and parties within the school setting
and to ensure that school staff, student and parents have the knowledge to ensure that a nut/peanut aware
environment is maintained
Guidelines:
1. No home-baked items or goods from bakeries (unless the manufacturer‟s ingredient list clearly
indicates “nut-free”) are to be brought into the classroom for parties or birthdays.
2. No food is allowed on field trips except lunches brought by the children themselves. Any exceptions
shall be prearranged by the teacher and parents informed. Vending machines or other food vendors
shall not be accessed.
3. Fundraisers or special events that involve food must be carefully checked by the teacher or the
organizer to ensure the food is nut/peanut free.
4. All items available for purchase through the hot lunch program will be nut-free.
Procedures:
1. The school nurse will provide staff members with training on an annual basis medical emergencies,
precautions and treatment, including the use of an epi-pen in emergency situations.
2. Posters with pictures of students with medical concerns will be posted in the staff room and in
classrooms. These posters include student picture, name, medical issue and location of epi-pen.
3. Parents are informed of this policy through clear communication by the principal or classroom
teachers at Meet the Teacher Night, through the school newsletter and in classroom newsletters.
4. School administration will remind students at the beginning of the school year about the school‟s
Nut Aware Policy. Teachers will teach and model this policy, enforcing it by monitoring children‟s
lunches and snacks. This information will be presented in a positive way, so that students want to
be part of keeping their nut-allergic classmates safe.
5. Posters around the school will inform visitors that this is a nut aware zone.
6. Information concerning this policy is included in the Substitute Teacher‟s Handbook. If a teacher is
absent, information concerning the emergency plan for any students with allergies that the
substitute teacher will encounter will be included in the lesson plans.
Classroom Birthday Celebrations:
Many problems occur when students bring a treat for the class to celebrate a birthday. Timbits, donuts,
muffins, cupcakes, cakes and other store-bought baked items are not safe unless the label specifically
states that they are nut free.
The following is a list of items that are an excellent choice for a birthday treat:
Chapman‟s ice cream bars or popsicles
Nestle chocolate bars (i.e. KitKat, Smarties or Aero)
Suckers (check to see that they are safe)
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Chips or Cheezies
Fresh fruit kabobs
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