Principal:                              Mr. G. Dunn Guidance:                              Mr. D. Glenen Secretary:                             Mrs. S. Abriel Telephone:                            532-3180  Fax: 532-3188 E-mail:                                   arra@avrsb.ednet.ns.ca Homework Hotline:             532-3184 after 4:30 TeacherWeb: http://teacherweb.com/ns/annapolisroyalregionalacademy/arra

TEACHERS              

Mr. Dunn, Principal

Mr. Glenen, Guidance  

Mr. Diggins

Mr. Fry

Mrs. Grant-Smith

Mrs. Mahar

Mr. MacFadyen

Mr. MacKenzie

Ms. McGowan            

Mrs. Myre

Ms. Pineo

Mrs. Siwik

SECRETARY

Mrs. Abriel

 

 

 

E.A.’s

Mrs. Gallery

Mrs. Berry

Ms. Potter

Mr. Magarvey

STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER

Mr. Johnson

MAINTENANCE

Mr. Cranton

Mrs. Cranton

Mr. Buckler

LIBRARY TECH

Mrs. Langpap

CAFETERIA

Mrs. Bent

Ms. Peck

Annapolis Royal Regional School Calendar 2009 - 2010

 

 

September 1            First Day for Teachers

September 2            First Day for Students

September 15          Student Photo Day

September 17          Early Dismissal 12:20

                                Meet the Teacher Social 6:00 – 8:00

September 24          Medley Relay / Terry Fox Run

September 25          In-Service – No School

October 2                                Dance 7:30 – 9:30

October 8                                Early Dismissal 12:20

October 12              Thanksgiving – No School

October 23              Conference Day – No School

November 5            Early Dismissal 12:20

November 11          Remembrance Day – No School

November 27          In-service – No School

November 30          Term 1 Ends

December 11           Dance 7:30 – 9:30

December 14           Report Cards Issued

December 17           No School, Parent Teacher 1:30 – 4:00 and 6:30 – 8:00

December 18           Last Day Before Winter Break

                                Early Dismissal 12:20

January 4                               First Teaching Day After Winter Break

January 21              Early Dismissal 12:20

February 12            Dance 7:30 – 9:30

February 26            Early Dismissal 12:20

March 12                                Term 2 Ends

March 15- 19          March Break

April 1                    Report Cards Issued

April 2 – 5              Easter Break – No School

April 8                    No School, Parent Teacher 1:30 – 4:00 and 6:30 – 8:00

May 7                     Early Dismissal 12:20

May 21                   Early Dismissal 12:20                             Dance 7:30 – 9:30

May 24                   Victoria Day – No School

June 11                    Dance 7:30 – 10:00

June 14                    In-Service – No School

June 24                    No School for Gr. 6 Students (Gr. 5 Orientation)

                                Grade 5 Orientation / Grade 8 Orientation to AWEC

June 26 – 28            Marking Days – No School

June 29                    Last Day of School – Final Report Cards Issued

 

 

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

 

The A.R.R.A. School Advisory Council began work in January 1996.  The council is a legally recognized body comprised of the principal, representatives of teachers and support staff, students, parents and community members.  The school council was formed to ensure that all students receive the best possible learning opportunities by engaging all partners in an ongoing process of problem solving and shared decision making.

 

Council members welcome your input and value your opinions.  Council meetings are open to the public and are held on the first Thursday of each month.

 

Council members:

Grant Dunn                                           Student Council President

Lolita Cromwell                                     Student Council Vice-President

Sandi Campbell                                            

               

 

HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Last year saw the beginning of a Home and School Association at ARRA.  The mission statement of the Nova Scotia Federation of Home & School is to provide a meeting place for parents, teachers, principals, school board members and other citizens who want to be involved with the young people of the community and their education. Our Home & School supports a positive learning environment for our students.  The group meets in the Staff Room the third Thursday of each month at 6pm.

STUDENT/PARENT INFORMATION

 

1.         ATTENDANCE

 

Good attendance will enhance the student's chances of success in education.  **Poor attendance has often been the reason for failure and frustration.

 

a)         ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL

 

The Valley Regional School Board requires that a student be present each day of the school year.  The school is responsible for keeping a daily attendance record.

**Parents are requested to call the school in the morning to provide information about their child's absence.

Upon a student's return to school following an absence, he/she must present a note to the homeroom teacher written by the parent or guardian explaining the reason for the student's absence.

 

b)         MORNING ARRIVAL

 

Except for extra-curricular activities, students are not to arrive at school before 8:30 a.m. as supervision is not available.

 

c)         LATE ARRIVAL

 

All students are expected to be punctual for homeroom registration at 9:05 a.m. and again at 3:20 p.m., and for all classes throughout the day.  If arriving late, the student must report to the office to have their name removed from the absentee list and to receive a late slip.

 

d)         LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY AND/OR MEDICAL/DENTAL APPOINTMENTS

 

Students are considered to be under the jurisdiction of the School Board from the time they board the buses in the morning until they get off the buses in the afternoon.  Any departure from this routine must occur with the knowledge and consent of the school and the home.  Any student, who, for valid reasons must leave school early on any given day, MUST OBSERVE these procedures:

1.  show written parental permission at the office;

2.  check into the office to sign out when leaving;

3.  when returning from an appointment, students must sign back in at the office.

 

e)         SPECIAL DAYS/EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

 

Students are required to be in attendance every day that school is in session. This includes those days on which special events or activities are scheduled.  Parental cooperation is requested to ensure that no truancy occurs on these special days e.g. Activity Days

Please note:  There is no such thing as a skip day on the Friday before the long weekend in May.

 

f)          LEAVING SCHOOL PREMISES

 

**All students must remain on the school property at all times.  They are not permitted to go downtown or visit AWEC.  School sanctioned activities are exempted.  If special exceptions are needed parents must contact the school.

 

g)         SCHOOL DAY CANCELLATION

 

Notice of cancellation due to weather or poor road conditions will be announced by local radio stations AVR/Magic 94.9 and CBC 106.5 usually between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m.  TV listings are also aired on ASN Breakfast Television and the Weather Network.

The Regional School Board office is open on days when schools are closed.

 

* Please have your child know where he/she is to go if school is cancelled during the day.

 

h)         ILLNESS

 

The school is not permitted to, and will not be, distributing medications of any type without written permission from a doctor and parent / guardian. Proper permission forms may be obtained from the school.  The school will not accept permission to dispense medications over the phone. Should a student become ill or injured while at school, he/she will receive immediate attention.  Students should report any illness or injury to a teacher so appropriate action can be taken.  Parents or guardians will be called when necessary.  WE DO NOT HAVE A SICK ROOM AND CANNOT HOLD A CHILD HERE FOR A DAY WHILE THEY RECOVER FROM BEING ILL. **Parents should have a plan in place so that if there is an emergency, someone can pick the child up from school.

 

 

 

2.       PROGRAMS, REPORTING PERIODS, etc.

 

a)         PROGRAMS

 

All programs follow the courses outlined in the Public School Program developed by the N.S. Department of Education.

The Grade 6 program consist of English, Mathematics, French, Science, Social Studies, Health, Phys. Ed., Art and Music.

The Grade 7 and 8 programs consist of English, Mathematics, Core French, Social Studies or Integrated French with Sciences Humaines, Science, PDR, Phys. Ed., Art or Music.

 

b)         TESTING POLICY

 

Students are required to write all tests as scheduled.  Students are required to bring a written excuse for absences.  Tests will be written on the first day back at school or on special arrangement with the teacher following absence due to serious illness, death in family, suspension or other serious reason.  Students shall write the test if they are present.  A sliding scale may be used to calculate student marks, at the discretion of the teacher.  ***Anyone caught cheating or talking during a test will receive a mark of zero (0) for the test.  **Parents may be notified.  From time to time students may be required to write standardized tests as prescribed by the Department of Education.

 

 

c)         SCHOOL TERMS

 

Please note that there are three terms for the 2009 - 2010 school year. 

 

First Term:                    September 1 – November 30

Report Cards Issued – December 14

 

Second Term:               December 1 – March 12  

Report Cards Issued – April 1

 

Third Term:                  March 13 – June 11

                                    Report Cards Issued – June 29

 

* Marks on the report card are not cumulative for the year.

 

e)         PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

 

It is essential for the home and the school to work together for the benefit of the student.  If parents have concerns, they are invited to call and/or make an appointment with teachers at any point during the school year.  Teachers with concerns will contact parents.

 

First Term:                    December 17

1:30 – 4:00 and 6:30 – 8:00

 

Second Term:               April 8

1:30 – 4:00 and 6:30 – 8:00

 

 

3.       SCHOOL AND/OR BOARD SERVICES

 

a)         BUS TRANSPORTATION

 

Students transported by bus are the responsibility of the School Board.  The privilege of riding on the school bus may be withdrawn if the actions of the student are jeopardizing the safety of others or if the student behaves inappropriately.

Bus reports on students are presented to the Principal. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken immediately by the office and will be reported to parents/guardians, the bus driver, and the Transportation Coordinator of the School Board.

  1^st offence - warning/detention

  2^nd offence - off the bus - Suspension

  3^rd offence - off the bus - Suspension (up to 5 days)

  4^th offence - off the bus - Suspension (remainder of school             

                       year)

** Students are to get on and off their buses at A.R.R.A. and not at A.W.E.C.

 

 

b)         BOOKS

 

Library books and textbooks are the property of the school and are loaned to the student.  The condition of the text is noted before the student receives it.  If the book is lost or damaged during the time while it is on loan to the student, it must be replaced at current cost by the student to whom it was loaned. (Eg. Math Book $64.00, Social Studies $60.00)

 

c)         CAFETERIA USE

 

The cafeteria is available to students to buy or bring a lunch.

1.  Students are to line up in single file and proceed in turn for service.

2.  Money is not to be passed to students in line to make purchases for others.  Students are to take their turn and purchase their own food items.

3.  All food and drinks must be consumed in the cafeteria and not taken outdoors or through the building, except with special permission.

4. After eating, students are responsible for depositing waste in the trash containers.  We promote and encourage waste recycling.

5.  No eating or drinking is permitted during class time.

6. Students are not to "panhandle" or approach other students for lunch money.

 

 

 

d)         A.R.R.A. LIBRARY

 

Hours - The library is open every recess and noon hour for student use.  Mrs. Langpap and student library workers are in charge of signing out books.

Borrowing - Generally speaking, students are permitted two books for a period of two weeks.

Lost/Overdue Books - Parents will be advised of the overdue status of their child’s books. Lost and overdue books must be turned in or paid for.

 

 

e)         LOCKS AND LOCKERS

 

Lockers are rented to the students.  Having a locker is a privilege which can be lost if the locker is not kept in good order.  Before morning registration, students are to prepare themselves for 1^st and 2^nd period.  At recess, books, materials, etc. for 3^rd and 4^th period should be taken from the locker.  At the 12:55 bell, everything needed for the first two classes of the afternoon should be taken out.  Students are not to go to lockers between classes.

***Students must provide a good quality lock.  For their own protection, students are advised to keep their locker combination confidential. 

 

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!

 

 

f)          CELL PHONES AND TELEPHONE USAGE

 

Students are not permitted to have cell phones at school.  If it is necessary for a student to bring a cell phone to school, he/she must keep it in the office for the day.  Students will be permitted to use the school phones solely for the purpose of contacting parents or guardians.  The legitimacy of the reasons will be determined by the office staff.  The student may be asked for the number and reason for the call which will then be placed by the staff member.  Permission will be granted only during scheduled non-class time.  

4.       EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 

a)         ACTIVITIES/CLUBS/SPORTS

 

The teachers of our school realize that extra-curricular activities are an essential aspect of school life.  They therefore give a great deal of their time as advisors, coaches, or supervisors of the following activities.  *Students must be working to the best of their ability in order to take part in team sports.  If a student's work begins to deteriorate, the student may be placed on an academic suspension and not be allowed to participate until his/her marks improve.

 

Activities/Clubs          Activities/Clubs          Team Sports

Yearbook                      Winter Carnival Comm. Track and Field

Students' Council           Dance Committee         Soccer

Enrichment/Activities     Rock Band                    Volleyball

Dance                          Intramurals                 Basketball

GO Club                       Badminton                    Badminton

Jr. Band                        Soccer                          Curling

Computer                      Snow Soccer                 Medley Relay

Chess                           Volleyball                      Cross Country

Library Assistants         Basketball                                

Score Keepers              European Handball                   

Fr. Public Speaking        Floor Hockey                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b)         DANCES

Dances are sponsored by Student Council and chaperoned by staff and parents.  Guests may attend a dance with permission from the school.  Invitations may be extended to other students in grades 6 to 9 who are under 16 years old.  

The administration reserves the right to refuse permission to an invited person.  Invitations must be in to the main office by 3:30pm the day before the scheduled dance.

 

** Attending a school dance is a privilege and not a right.

** Students will lose their privilege to attend a school dance if: they have received an in-school or out of school suspension since the last dance.

**Students are expected to have satisfactory attendance throughout the month in order to attend.

**Students who are absent from school, WITHOUT an approved excuse, will NOT be eligible to attend extra-curricular events on that day. (i.e. sports events, activities, dances)

**Please note our school dress code is in effect for all dances with the following exception:

     Strapless dresses will be permitted as long as they meet the following conditions:

     - There is to be no cleavage showing

     - The dress length must follow the short/skirt guidelines as in the dress code

     - The dress doesn’t have to be continually adjusted to stay in place

 

 

 

c)         FUNDRAISING

 

Students' Council will conduct fundraising throughout the year. The money is used to support Student Activity Days, Winter Carnival, Exploratories, Sports Officiating, Educational Trips, Team Transportation, Clinics, Activity Groups/Clubs, Team Registration, Team Uniforms, and Dances.  Participation in the campaign is voluntary but support is needed if the various activities are to go ahead.

 

5.       PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

 

a)         PERSONAL PROPERTY

The school does not assume responsibility for the loss of personal property.  Students must take precautions to protect their property by:

1)         Using a good quality lock on their locker.

2)         Not giving their combination to anyone.

3)         Leaving valuable objects at home.

4)         Not leaving money or valuables in unattended bags or clothing, especially in the gym changing rooms.

5)         Locking valuables or money in the locker except when needed.

6)         If a student must have a large sum of money, it should be sealed in an envelope in the office and placed in the safe.

 

b)         SCHOOL PROPERTY

Students are encouraged to take pride in their school.  STUDENTS WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THEIR ACTIONS.  PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF SUCH INCIDENTS.  If the damage is deliberate compensation will be sought.

c)         BOOKBAGS

 

Bookbags are not carried to any class except to gym class.

 

 

6.       STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

 

While teachers and parents can help and encourage, certain responsibilities must be carried by the student.  These include:

1)         Recording homework and assignments in the agenda.

2)         Doing and passing in all required homework and assignments.

3)         Checking with classmates or calling the homework hotline (532-3184) or check teacher web pages for missed homework or assignments.

4)         Taking proper care of textbooks and library books. 

5)         If a student will not be leaving on their regular bus the following will apply.  A note explaining the reason must be signed by a parent or guardian and presented to the office for approval. The school will not allow students to call for permission to be given over the phone.  During the day, if a change is necessary, the parent or guardian can call the school and request the change.

6)         Obeying the rules of the school, acting in a socially acceptable manner, and accepting responsibility for his/her own behaviour.

7)         Treating classmates and staff with respect and courtesy.

8)         Remembering that NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO INTERFERE WITH THE EDUCATION OF ANOTHER STUDENT and behaving accordingly.

7.       APPROPRIATE AND

          INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

 

Every part of our society is governed by laws and rules about acceptable behaviour.  Complying with these rules requires self discipline.  It is our goal to have students develop this.  Students must learn to be accountable for their behaviour BECAUSE no one has the right to interfere with the education of another person.  Behaviour which breaks the rules of acceptable conduct and is disruptive or disobedient or rude or defiant or destructive will result in disciplinary action. Unacceptable behaviour includes, but is not limited to the policies and rules outlined on previous pages, as well as the following:

 

a)  General rules of conduct for students

-  Demonstrating respect for school property, and other people and their property.

-  Not endangering the safety of others.

-  Not interfering with the right of other students to learn or with the teacher’s teaching.

-  Not bullying and/or intimidating others.

-  Being attentive, prepared and ready to support their education in the classroom.

-  Conducting oneself in a socially acceptable manner.

 

b)  Inappropriate social behaviour

-  Displaying affection beyond hand holding (i.e. kissing, necking, caressing etc.)

-  Wearing clothing which is inappropriate for school. Students will not be permitted to wear outside clothing such as hats, jackets and heavy rubber footwear in the classroom.  Outside clothing can be defined as clothing used for outer protection.  Hats and bandanas are NOT to be worn inside.

**If a student wears a hat, bandana or a scarf, it will be taken away and returned at the discretion of the Administration. Under special circumstances or on occasions, there may be exceptions.

Students are required to dress in a neat and tidy manner, appropriate for teaching and learning. 

The following attire is unacceptable: 

-exposed undergarments

-exposed midriffs

-shorts and skirts shorter than 15cm from the floor when kneeling

-shirts/tops that expose much of the upper chest and back (straps should be three-fingers wide and no cleavage should be showing)

-see-through clothing

- pyjamas

-cut-off styles

-any attire with symbols or messages that are offensive, profane, promote intolerance or violence.

  Although clothing with spaghetti straps is not considered appropriate for every day school wear, it will be permitted for school dances.

Dress code applies to all dances (See page 17).