Welcome Back to Leo Hayes High School Graduating Class of 2013!!

1. Welcome Back to Leo Hayes High School Graduating Class of 2013!!

2. Timetable:

3. Agendas and Timetables Hand out timetables Hand out Agendas & Forms PLEASE take the time to read over the first number of pages as there is important information in it. - Attendance Policy - Exemption Policy - P. 33 Parent/Guardian must sign the Education Act - Tardiness - Acceptable absences

4. Student Fee • $40.00 / person • $65.00 for a family (two or more) • Due ASAP • Folder—anything on colored paper gets returned to me. • http://miss-rogers-neighbourhood.wikispaces.com/

5. Fire Drill Procedure • Behaviour leaving the classroom • NO CELL PHONES, I PODS or HATS!!!!! • Where to exit the school • Where to meet • Coming back to class after the drill • Find out in each class you have

6. FORMS and such… • YELLOW Data sheet to be completed • Plagiarism Policy signed • Acceptable Use of Technology signed • Education Act signed • School Calendar • Letter from Mr. Pottle

7. Signing IN and OUT • Must Must Must be done!!!! • Late in the A.M., you must go to the office • You must let your homeroom teacher know if you sign out during the day – HAVE EXCUSE HERE BEFOREHAND!!! • Always bring a note from parent / guardian for any absence. • An e-mail from home helps in letting me know you are not going to be in school.

8. Where to Eat? • Cafetorium • Sandwich bar on 2nd floor • Not in balcony over gym • Some teachers leave their classroom door open at noon and you might be able to eat there. Look for LION’S DEN SIGNS. • No book bags in the Cafetorium! They will be taken to the Office.

9. Identification Card • You will not receive your I.D. until you have paid your student fee • You must have your I.D. to attend school functions/sports, etc… • $5.00 replacement fee if ID is lost and you have to get it yourself at Harvey’s • School pictures September 21st and 22nd • Still need picture taken for an I.D. even if you do not order pictures.

10. No Scent Policy at LHHS • It’s easy, no perfume/cologne or any heavily scented product allowed!! • Some people have serious chemical sensitivities!!!!

11. Washroom Breaks • During 5 or 10 minute break • If you need to go during class time, you MUST have your AGENDA SIGNED by your teacher!!

12. Before school in the morning??? • You can sit in the cafeteria or in your homeroom, if open. • You must be in Homeroom at 8:33, all book bags must be in your locker. • At the end of the day, go to your locker and to your bus. Some busses leave the school very soon after the final bell.

13. During announcements • National anthem –this is a solemn moment and you are expected to be quiet and respectful. • PLEASE…NO TALKING during morning announcements.

14. Computer Access • At noon, in the Media Center (upstairs of library) or possibly a BBT Lab if open. • Not in classrooms, without teacher permission. • REMEMBER! The Acceptable Use of Technology Policy • Get it signed and return ASAP

15. Pay Phone Use ~ Cell Phone Use • Not during class time! This applies to cell phones as well. • There is a pay phone by the Office. • CELL PHONES IN LOCKERS!!! Except before A.M. bell, at lunch & after school. • TELL YOUR PARENTS TOO!!!

16. Advisory Time ! Mondays & Tuesdays • Every Monday & Tuesday for 30 minutes between periods 4 & 5. It’s Mandatory! • There are two different Bell Schedules. Please give a copy to your parents so they know for appointment purposes.

17. Open House/Meet the Teacher • Thursday September 23rd , 7 p.m. • Give your parents / guardian your timetable for them to follow. • First Parent Teacher Interviews • Thursday evening November 25th • Friday morning November 26th (no school for students this day)

18. Locks and Lockers • Keep locked at all times • Keep combination private • You are responsible for any items takenfrom your locker,INDLUDING TEXTBOOKS! • You must use LHHS locks

19. Passing Grade • 60% for all levels / courses for grades 9 through 12 • Exemptions available in certain courses—See Policy in Agenda.

20. Exam Exemption Policy- It’s in your Agenda Go over it with your parents. • Make sure you understand how it works so there are no surprises at exam time. • 85% (up to 12 excused absences) • 75% (up to 4 excuses absences) • Be in class on time and complete all necessary course work. • No suspensions, referrals to Office, etc.

21. Class changes/transition time • Stay to the right in the hallways • Stay to the right going down stairs • No sitting on the stairs!! Fire Marshall • Avoid clogging the hallways. Step to the side if you wish to chat. It’s COMMON SENSE!!!!

22. Other matters/reminders • No book bags - these are to be in lockers • NO CELL PHONESduring instructional time, i-pods, personal entertainment devices, personal computers, etc. They will be taken; sent to the office. • Carry your AGENDAall the time and use it for organizing!

23. Displays of affection… because some need the reminder!! Appropriate • Holding hands • Brief kiss • Hug Inappropriate • Making out • Sitting/lying on each other • Lip locked • Hands all over each other

24. Bullying / Harassment • ZERO tolerance ~ Tell me!! I want to know. I WILL listen and act upon it!! • Everyone should feel safe at LHHS. • PLEASE tell an adult in the building if you or someone you know is being bullied. It’s serious!

25. Garbage ~ Pile up! STASH YOUR TRASH!! • Pick up after yourself ALWAYS! • Clean up your garbage and recycle. • Leave cafetorium/classrooms looking neat. • Check around you and pick it up. If everybody picks up one thing, the floor will be clean for others.

26. Detention Halls • Usually Noon hour. • Your homeroom teacher will assign detention for truancy. Any ONE unexcused absence and you get TWO detentions. • If you don’t show up, you will deal with your Vice-Principal who will give you Admin. Detentions or In-School Suspension. Saturday detention is also a possibility!! • This year we have a LEARNING LAB where you may be sent as well.

27. If you are detained by your teacher and late for your next class… • PLEASE ask your teacher to write a quick note in your agenda. • Bring this note to your next class to avoid a detention.

28. Materials • Take care of your textbooks, they are expensive to replace. • You need materials for your classes / don’t show up empty-handed. • Example • Binders, pens and pencils, loose leaf, Notebook, memory stick, highlighters, coloring material, glue stick, scissors, etc. • Keep them on hand.

29. Guidance Info. – see Agenda • You can make appointments, but do it OUTSIDE of class time. • You must have your appointment slip to leave class… and return. • Emergencies are different. On rare occasions, you may need guidance right away. • A-F ~ Mr. Rutter • G-P ~ Mrs. Morrison • Mc/Mac Q-Z ~ Mrs. Smith • First Nations ~ Mrs. Polches

30. Yes! We have a DRESS CODE… • There are posters in each classroom outlining what’s appropriate attire for our building. • If you are wearing something offensive or inappropriate, you will be asked to change.

31. Administration ~ The OFFICE! • Each of you has an administrator for discipline issues or other issues that may arise. • A-D—Mrs. Capson-Daniels • E-L—Mr. Wilton • M-P—Ms. Waddell • Q-Z—Mr. Sturgeon • FRONT DESK – Carol ☻and Tammy

32. Review of things to get signed • Agenda, page 33, Education Act (or paper copy) • YELLOW Data Information Sheet • Acceptable Use of Technology/Plagiarism Policy • Late work policies/outlines from different departments- you will get these from subject teachers in each course. • Other Information… • Read your Agenda!! • Bring your $40 student fee / $65 for two or more • School Photos-September 21st & 22nd • Open House on September 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

33. There will be more to come!! • Get involved! Make it a great year! • SMILE, it’s only Day One! • Questions???