SCHOOL HOURS AND ENTERING THE SCHOOL PROCEDURES

Children are asked to enter the school via the doors nearest the Kindergarten.  Students should only enter the Front Office doors if they are late, need to attend a scheduled practice or have permission from a supervising teacher.  Parents or visitors should only use the Front Office doors.  If volunteering at the school, visitors should sign in at the Office and put on a safety badge.  Return the safety badge and sign-out when finished. Students who walk or bike home should not loiter around the school.  They should go straight home.  Cyclists should wear helmets.

LATENESS AND ABSENTEEISM

The children have five minutes in which to enter the school and prepare to begin work.  The bell rings at 8:40 to signal that they may enter and at 8:45 to begin classes.  A similar procedure applies to recess and at the end of lunch. 

If a student will be absent, the parent is to phone the school between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. on that day.  Each student must present their teacher with a written excuse, signed by a parent, for any tardiness or absence from school.  The written excuse is a requirement set out by the Ministry of Education and must be submitted for every absence.

Early dismissals will be granted only if it is necessary. The child must have a note from the parent stating the reason for the request.  To ensure proper achievement, vacations should be planned during school holidays.  The Principal should be notified of vacation plans well in advance if it is during school time.