Information for A.Y. Jackson Students 2014

Information for A.Y. Jackson Students 20142015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. General Information
Daily Schedule
Key Dates
My Timetable
Course Load
Ontario Graduation
Requirements
New Ways to Learn
B. Academic & Behaviour Policies
AYJ Student Code of
Conduct
Examinations
Attendance & Lates
Discipline
Assessment, Evaluation &
Reporting
Dress Code
Academic Integrity
Safe Schools Policy
C. Student Activities
Dances
Participation in Interschool
Athletic Activities
Field Trips
School Related Activities
Interschool Athletic
Activities
Students’ Council
D. School Operations
Assemblies
Cell Phones Electronic
Devices
Fire Drills
Library
Lockdown Exercises
Lockers & Locks
Medical Emergencies
School Council
Smoking
Student Identification
Student Fees
Visitors
E. Student Awards
F.. Resources with phone numbers
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GENERAL INFORMATION
DAILY SCHEDULE
Times
Length
Day 1
Day 2
9:00-10:15
75
1
2
10:15-10:23
8
break
break
10:23-11:38
75
2
1
11:38-12:30
52
lunch
lunch
12:30-1:45
75
3
4
1:45-1:53
8
break
break
1:53-3:08
75
4
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Note: this 2-day cycle is based on the calendar date- odd days of the month
will be day 1’s; even days of the month will be day 2’s
KEY DATES SEMESTER 1
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday
2
First Day of School- BBQ at lunch
Wednesday
Monday
Thursday
Monday
OCTOBER
10
15
18
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Student ID/Yearbook Photo Day
Last Day for course changes
Meet the Teacher Night
School Council Meeting 6:30 PM
Thursday
2
Fall Awards Night 7PM
Thursday
9
Progress Reports Issued
Friday
10
PA Day (no classes)
Monday
13
Thanksgiving- no classes
Thursday
16
Parent teacher Interviews
Tuesday
21
Photo re-take day
Wednesday
22
University Info Day
Friday
24
1st school dance
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Take Our Kids to Work- grade 9’s
NOVEMBER
Wednesday
Tuesday
11
Remembrance Day Assembly
Thursday
20
Report Cards Issued
Coffee House
3
Friday
21
PA Day (no classes)
Monday
24
School Council Meeting
Friday
28
Grad Photos (Nov. 29th - Dec. 6th)
Thursday
4
Arts Night
Tuesday
9
Music Night
DECEMBER
Thursday
11
Dance Showcase
Friday
12
Semi-Formal Dance
Thursday
18
Grade Nine Sleepover
Friday
19
Pancake Breakfast
Monday
22-5
School Break
JANUARY
Monday
5
First day of classes after Holiday Break
Wednesday
14-15
EQAO Math Assessment
Thursday
15
Grade 8 Family Night
Monday
26-30
Exams
Key Dates Semester 2
FEBRUARY
Monday
2
First Day Semester Two
Wednesday
5
Option Sheet Info Night
Thursday
12
Report Cards Issued
Friday
13
PA Day (no classes)
Monday
16
Family Day (no classes)
Tuesday
17
Last Day Course Changes
Monday
23
Option Sheets Due
School Council Meeting
MARCH
Monday
16-20
March Break
Thursday
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EQAO Literacy Test
Friday
27
Relay for Life
Monday
30
Progress Reports Issued
APRIL
Thursday
2
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Friday
3
Good Friday
Monday
6
Easter Monday
4
Friday
10
School Dance
Thursday
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School Play Opens
Friday
24
Report Cards Issued
MAY
Wednesday
6
Sports Marathon
Thursday
7
Oscars
Thursday
14
Spring Music Concert
Monday
18
Victoria Day (no classes)
Friday
22
KIVA Carnival
Monday
25
School Council Meeting
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Dance Showcase
JUNE
Thursday
Tuesday
9
Athletic Banquet
Wednesday
11-12
EQAO Math Assessment
Tuesday
16
Grad Breakfast/ Kodachrome
Wednesday
17-23
Exams
Friday
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Commencement
Ontario Graduation Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
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Successful completion of 30 credits (16 compulsory
and 12 elective)
4 English, one per grade level
3 Mathematics, at least one in Grade 11 or 12
2 Science
1 French as a Second Language
1 Canadian Geography
1 Canadian History
1 Arts
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1 Health and Physical Education
0.5 Civics
0.5 Career Studies
1 Additional English or Third Language or Social
Science and Humanities Credit or Canadian and World
Studies credit or Cooperative Education credit or
Guidance credit.
1 Business Studies or an additional health and physical
education or additional Art or Cooperative Education
Credit.
1 Grade 11 or 12 Science or a credit in Technological
Education or Cooperative Education Credit.
Plus 12 optional credits
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Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary
School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
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Completion of 40 hours of community service.
Community Service Hours
All students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of
community service activities, as part of their graduation
requirements (required by the Ministry of Education). They
may be completed at anytime between the start of Grade 9 and
graduation. A.Y. Jackson strongly recommends that students
complete these hours during grades 9 and 10 when course
workloads are generally somewhat lighter.
To complete the process:
Pick up two documents from Guidance: OCDSB guidelines
for Community Involvement will explain the procedure and
answer most questions; and OCDSB Community Involvement
Notification and Activity Completion Sheet. This is a form
you must complete and submit to Guidance.
Hand in a record of your hours as you do them, rather than
waiting for them all to be complete before handing in the form.
It is not necessary to complete all 40 hours at the same activity
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or location.
You will not graduate unless you complete the 40 hours.
Guidance
The counselors of the Guidance Department are always
willing to help you plan ahead by providing:
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monitoring of your course choices and of
your progress toward a diploma and career
goals;
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individual counseling about courses, careers
and personal matters;
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presentations about careers and future
education;
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interest tests to help you understand
yourself; universities and other
opportunities;
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records of your accumulated credits;
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transcripts;
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information about scholarships and financial
aid for further education;
help in finding jobs and preparing for job
interviews;
referrals to other agencies;
information regarding university and college
application procedures;
information regarding visits to postsecondary institutions.
Although counselors try to see every student each year with
regard to future plans, you should request an interview at a
time best for you rather than waiting to be contacted. Just
fill out an interview appointment slip and leave it in the
Guidance Office. The Guidance Office can be reached by
calling 613- 836-5194.
Special Education
Special Education programs are designed to ensure access
by exceptional students to an education based on the goals
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that underlie education for all students. Special Education
programs may be located in the regular classroom or in a
resource room. If you require special assistance, the
resource teacher will work with you on an individual basis
and stay in close contact with other teachers to monitor the
student’s overall progress.
If you think you may not be succeeding in your courses as
you would have liked, go and talk to the Special Education
teachers. They have many suggestions and strategies to
help you with your studies and would be pleased to work
with you.
New Ways to Learn
More ways to succeed in high school include:
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On-line courses provide opportunities to
accumulate credits in subjects you find
interesting but that may not be available at AY
Jackson. The following courses are just some
of the courses available in 2014-2015:
CHV2O Civics
GLC2O Careers
HRT3M World Religions
GWL3O Designing Your Future
HNC3O Fashion and Creative Expression
HZT4U Philosophy:
HRT3M World Religions
ENG4C English
MCT4C Mathematics for College Tech.
BBB4M International Business
CGR4M Environmental Geography
HSB4M Challenge and Change in Society
HPC30 Parenting
HNB40 The Fashion Industry
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Sem 1 & 2
Sem 1 & 2
Sem 1
Sem 1 & 2
Sem 1
Sem 1
Sem 1
Sem 2
Sem 2
Sem 2
Sem 2
Sem 2
Sem 2
Sem 2
CIA4U Analyzing Current Economic Issues
ENG4U English
PPZ30 Health for Life
Sem 2
Sem 2
Sem 2
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Specialist High Skills Majors let you focus on a
career path that matches your skills and interests.
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Expanded CO-OP allows you to apply two co-op
credits towards your compulsory high school
graduation requirements with no limit on earning
optional co-op credits.
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Student success teams provide extra attention and
support for individual students. Boot Camps, JCrew, Credit Intervention, Character Building credit
recovery all work to help you meet the challenges
of the secondary school curriculum.
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Dual Credit Program. Students have an opportunity
to earn high school credits while studying at a local
college or taking apprenticeship training
Academic Course Load Requirements
As stated in the Program Booklet, your course load is
dictated by the grade level you are in, which is determined
by the number of credits you have earned up to the
beginning of the school year. Students are expected to
undertake the following course loads, as a minimum:
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grade 9 - EIGHT courses for students in their first
year of high school;
grade 10 - EIGHT courses for students with less
than 14 credits;
grade 11 - EIGHT courses for students with 14 - 21
credits;
grade 12 - SEVEN courses for students with 23 or
more credits
Graduating students who return for another semester must
carry a minimum course load of three classes for the entire
semester. Exemptions may be approved by the Principal
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either on the recommendation of a Guidance Counselor,
Special Education Teacher or by direct application by the
student in extraordinary circumstances.
A.Y. JACKSON CODE OF CONDUCT
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board believes that
students and staff have a right to a safe school environment
and freedom from intimidation, harassment and threat.
A.Y. Jackson S.S. has developed a code of conduct to
provide a guideline and reference in determining acceptable
behaviour. We support the needs of students to achieve
academic success, and to develop good self-discipline and
high self-esteem through character building activities.
Collaboration among parents, staff and students is the basis
for student accomplishments.
A.Y. Jackson’s code of conduct is designed to articulate
expectations of behaviour that lead to an inclusive,
supportive, and respectful environment that maximizes
opportunities for learning.
Respect Others
A.Y. Jackson’s number one priority is to ensure that every
member of the school community can learn in a safe
environment. All members of our school community are
expected to:
a) treat others with dignity and respect at all times,
especially when there is a disagreement.
b) respect individual differences and avoid discrimination
on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic
origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability
c) avoid using verbally or physically aggressive behavior
that is designed to demean, intimidate or harass another
person
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d) refrain from bringing anything to school that might
compromise the safety of others (i.e. weapons, drugs, etc.)
e) be familiar with and follow the appropriate procedures
in terms of emergency protocols (i.e. school evacuations,
fire drills, lock-downs, secure the school, shelter in place
etc.)
f) report any incidents of inappropriate behavior or
strangers in the building to administration
e) disclose any medical conditions that may be lifethreatening and provide preventive strategies
g) use inclusive language that reflects the diversity of our
society
h) work collaboratively with others to problem solve
disagreements
i) provide assistance to others in need
Respect the Learning Environment
a) attend all classes on time. Be considerate to both staff
and other students in avoiding disrupting a class by arriving
late.
b) respect the property of others and of the school (i.e.
clean up after yourself at lunch – don’t leave food or
garbage in the hallways, avoid committing pranks that
deface school property)
c) wear appropriate clothing which is respectful of a
working and learning environment
d) avoid being in possession or under the influence of
drugs or alcohol
e) avoid smoking on school property
f) use technology in the classroom in a manner that does
not disrupt the learning or teaching of others and enhances
academic success
g) use language appropriate to a school/work environment
h) avoid using skateboards, bicycles, or various sports
equipment in the hallways (balls of any kind) or classrooms
Respect Yourself
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a) demonstrate honesty and integrity in both your
relationships and in your academic endeavours
b) come to class prepared with the appropriate materials
and complete all homework
c) take the initiative in catching up on work for any missed
classes
d) show pride in your work
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
RETURNING FROM ABSENCE
Responsible students know that attendance is vital to the
process of learning. At A.Y. Jackson S.S., we expect all
students to be in class everyday and ready to learn. We will
be working with students and parents to help teach students
the importance of regular attendance.
Parents should call or send a note explaining the student’s
absence. If the parent has not called, the student must
come to the office on the morning of their return with a
note which includes their name, the dates missed and the
reasons for the absence. The note must be signed by the
legal guardian.
The note will be filed in the main office and the reason
entered into our attendance management system. The
student will be given a computer generated admit slip that
will be their ticket into class. If a student arrives to class
without the permit they must be directed to the office to get
the slip. If they do not have a note and a phone call has not
been received, they will be requested to phone a parent and
the office staff will verify the absence on the phone. They
will then be issued a permit to class
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Signing out
Please bring a note from your parent/guardian stating the
time you need to leave and the reason for signing out.
Present this note to the office before 8:45 a.m. A permit
will be issued to allow you to leave class. This permit must
be presented to your subject teacher at the time indicated
for you to leave class. If you leave without signing out,
you will be considered to be absent without permission.
Students 18 years or older must have Vice-Principal
approval to sign out.
Removal from class
When a teacher directs you to leave a classroom, you
are to report directly to the main office and wait there
until you meet with your Vice-Principal.
Lates
Leaving School During the School Day
Parents are requested to schedule appointments outside of
school hours if possible.
Students must sign in/out at the office with a note signed by
a parent/guardian, stating the reason and the time of arrival
or departure. Without a note the student must call a parent
/guardian in the presence of an office staff member, before
signing in or out. When students arrive late they are
expected to go directly to their class.
Lates
Lates will be addressed by the subject teacher.
On the 5th late to a class, the student will be referred to a
Vice Principal and consequences will follow.
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ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND
REPORTING OF STUDENT PROGRESS
Guiding Principles:
Assessment is the process of gathering information about
student learning and performance from a variety of sources
over time. During this process, teachers provide students
with descriptive feedback that guides their efforts towards
improvement. Evaluation is the process of judging the
quality of student work on the basis of established criteria,
and the assigning of a grade to represent that quality. The
primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to enhance
student learning.
Student Responsibilities:
● Complete all work to the best of your ability
● Submit only your own work
● Submit all evaluations on the assigned due dates
● Communicate with teachers about upcoming absences
and where necessary, make other arrangements to
complete evaluations
● Communicate with teachers to make alternate provisions
when an evaluation has been legitimately missed due to
an unexpected absence
● Use effective time management strategies to balance
school, work, and extra-curricular obligations
Teacher Responsibilities:
● Provide appropriate assessment and evaluation
opportunities
● Communicate clear curriculum expectations, evaluation
criteria, timelines, and due dates for all major evaluations
● Assess and evaluate student progress using the Ministry
achievement charts and a variety of methods
● Provide timely and relevant feedback on student progress,
and identify direction(s) for student improvement
● Communicate regularly with parents about student
achievement
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● Determine the final grade based on an analysis of the
student’s body of work and his/her most consistent level
of achievement based on overall expectations
Parent Responsibilities:
● Notify the school if your child is going to be absent
AYJ: 613-836-2527, ext. 500
● Notify the Principal if your child will be away for an
extended period of time (more than three consecutive
days)
● Establish clear lines of communication with teachers
(Meet the Teacher Nights, Parent-Teacher Interviews, Email, phone calls)
● Consult the school website (www.ayj.ca) and course
calendars to keep informed about upcoming evaluations
● Monitor your child’s progress in completing homework
and assignments
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to submit their own work. Plagiarism
occurs when a student presents another person’s words or
ideas as his/her own. Teachers will explain the procedures
for maintaining academic integrity from a subject specific
perspective, and clear expectations will be developed and
reviewed throughout the course.
Plagiarism, and similarly cheating, will void any evidence of
learning and will not be tolerated. Once evidence of academic
dishonesty is discovered, the following procedures will be
implemented:
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a parent will be notified and the student will be required
to meet with an administrator and the subject teacher
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depending on the student’s age, the nature of the
infraction and evidence of previous incidents,
administration will determine the appropriate behavioural
consequences on an individual basis. These may include:
a)
referral to an Academic Integrity Review, where
the student must attend a supplementary lesson, outside of
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school hours, on how to identify and avoid academic
dishonesty;
b)
suspension from extra-curricular activities
(e.g., student-run organizations, clubs, sports teams);
and
c)
forfeiture of eligibility for school-based
scholarships, bursaries, awards and letters of reference
the student will be required to resubmit the
assignment or complete an alternate assignment or to
write an alternate test on a date to be determined by
the teacher.
Missing or Late Submission of Major Evaluations
Students are expected to submit all evaluations and write all
tests on the assigned dates. When a student fails to do so,
the following procedures will be implemented:
LATE SUBMISSION OF MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
● If unable to submit an assignment on the due date,
students should negotiate other arrangements with the
teacher before the due date – if appropriate, the teacher
may allow an extension of up to five school days.
● If the integrity of the original assignment is compromised
by the submission of late work, the teacher may assign an
alternate task (with an appropriate due date).
● Students will be given at least one additional opportunity
to submit late work and the teacher will determine an
alternate date and time.
● After an additional opportunity for submission of late
work has been granted, marks may be deducted to a
maximum of 10% based on teachers’ professional
judgment and in consultation with administration.
● A failure to submit an assignment means that the student
has not provided evidence of learning. A failure to
demonstrate evidence of learning could jeopardize the
student’s ability to earn a particular credit.
● The teacher will contact the student’s parents to support
the submission of late work.
MISSED TESTS
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If students know that they will be absent for a test (e.g., field
trip, sports, appointment), they should let the teacher know
before the test date – a parent should notify the teacher if a
student is ill on the day of a test.
Course Summatives and Final Examinations
● Dates for summative evaluation tasks will be given before
the course mid-term
● Final examinations will be administered at the end of
January and June – dates are specified in the school year
calendar, which can be found in the student planner
● An absence from a course summative or final exam (i.e.
from a serious student illness or family emergency) will
require appropriate documentation (e.g., medical note)
which must be provided to the Vice-Principal.
● In the case of an absence, the following procedures will be
implemented:
a)
an alternate due date will be established or an
alternate exam will be scheduled;
b)
if a summative is time sensitive, an
alternative task may be assigned; or
c)
the final mark may be calculated based upon
the term and summative work already submitted
Reporting of Student Progress
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Parent/teacher interviews are scheduled each semester.
October 27th, 2012 and March 22nd, 2013.
Progress Reports
One progress report will be issued in each semester.
October 20th, 2012 and March 19th, 2013.
Report Cards
Four report cards will be issued. Nov 17th, 2012 (Semester
1 mid-term marks), Feb 10, 2013 (semester 1 final marks)
April 20th, 2013 (semester 2 mid-term marks) and June
2013 (final marks).
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Discipline
The staff of A.Y. Jackson S.S. believes that positive,
constructive discipline will create an orderly, co-operative
learning atmosphere. At the same time, our objective is to
teach self-control, self-respect and self-discipline to help
prepare every young person for a happy and productive
adult life. The school also believes that disciplinary
practices should be fair and consistent. Acts of violence,
threatened or actual, or other unlawful and/or antisocial
acts, including but not limited to vandalism or theft, will
not be tolerated. Racial, ethno-cultural and gender
prejudice or harassment, whether intentional or
unintentional, is unacceptable under any circumstance in
any form. Name-calling or any comment ridiculing a
person’s physical characteristics or religious dress will not
be tolerated. Students who encounter difficulties in any of
these areas will be assigned logical consequences. A.Y.
Jackson has developed a pyramid of interventions that
includes a discussion with the staff member concerned after
class, third party intervention parental involvement, support
and assistance through the Guidance or Special Education
Departments, detentions, contracts or, in more severe cases,
suspension/expulsion from school.
Dress Code
The Dress Code is based on the expectation that A.Y.
Jackson will be a safe and respectful learning environment.
Further to this expectation and in support of appropriate
conduct within schools, the following principles shall
govern standards of student dress in all schools in the
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board:
A.
respect for learning;
B.
decency;
C.
cleanliness;
D.
respect for the rights and dignity of others;
E.
safety of persons and property; and
F.
promotion of a drug and alcohol-free
environment.
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All students are expected to wear acceptable and
appropriate school attire. Students should dress in a neat,
clean manner with a taste appropriate to a school/business
setting. Attire should reflect personal pride and respect for
others. Appropriate dress is based on concerns related to
health, good taste, weather conditions and type of activity.
The following example would be considered as
inappropriate school attire:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
sexually explicit or revealing dress;
dress with wording or graphics that is racist,
sexist , profane or demeaning to another
person;
dress with wording or graphics that
advocates violence;
dress with wording or graphics that
advocates the consumption of alcohol or
illicit drugs; and
dress that is recognized by the OCDSB Safe
Schools Committee to be associated with
gang membership.
Students wearing inappropriate clothing at school will be
asked to either change into something else, or if that is not
possible, turn the offending article of clothing inside out.
Students who refuse to comply with this request will be
sent home. Persistent or blatant non-compliance by a
student will result in disciplinary consequences that may
include suspension from school.
PLEASE NOTE: As all students have access to lockers
during the breaks between each class, overcoats, hats and
backpacks are unnecessary in the classroom and should be
left in lockers. Jewelry (Body Piercing) and hats are
hazards in the gyms and technology areas and should be
removed before class starts.
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, recognizing
society’s concerns regarding drug and alcohol abuse by
young people, has developed a comprehensive drug and
alcohol policy. This policy provides for intervention at
three levels:
1. Preventive intervention is intended to discourage the
use of drugs and/or alcohol by students;
2. Rehabilitative intervention is intended to provide
assistance and support, without penalties, for students
and parents who seek assistance in dealing with a drug
or alcohol problem;
3. Disciplinary intervention shall occur whenever a
student is found:
• under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
• in possession of drugs or alcohol,
• distributing drugs or alcohol to other students.
This policy is in effect in school buildings, on school
grounds or on school-sponsored field trips and activities.
The usual penalties for drug and alcohol infractions at
school shall include suspension/expulsion from school for a
period of up to twenty school days.
Safe School Policy
All students and staff at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School
should expect to be treated with respect, and to treat others
with the same respect. One of our goals at the school is to
provide an environment that is welcoming to everyone who
is learning and working in it. All students and staff are
expected to deal with each other in a courteous, caring and
thoughtful manner. Excessive or inappropriate verbal
or physical encounters, threats, intimidation, bullying
or language that is offensive or socially unacceptable
will not be tolerated. Furthermore, it is a requirement of
both the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the
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Ministry of Education states that students everywhere
clearly understand that:
• physical, verbal, written and psychological abuse are
unacceptable;
• discrimination on the basis of race, culture, religion,
gender, language, disability, sexual orientation or any
attribute are unacceptable;
• deliberate degradation of any individual on the school
grounds, on field trips, or sports events is
unacceptable;
Measures taken to promote a safe school
• The curriculum will be free of bias and will reflect the
diverse groups which compose our society.
• The administration and staff of the school has
developed a plan to respond promptly to emergency
situations and situations involving incidents of injury,
violence or death.
• Guidelines for supervision have been developed to
ensure the safety of students and staff at school and
school-sponsored activities; these guidelines are
consistent with the school’s Code of Behaviour.
• The school’s administration may deny entry to schoolsponsored activities to any student in order to maintain
a safe environment.
• School staff, in co-operation with community
partners, will provide training for students in the
awareness of safe schools issues and in emergency
response skills.
• Students who do not comply with the school’s
expectations of safe and appropriate behaviour will
receive consequences commensurate with the
misbehaviour. This may include parent conferences,
counseling, and referral to outside agencies, suspension
and expulsion.
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2014-2015 STUDENTS’ COUNCIL
A.Y.’s Student Council works to support a vibrant and
inclusive learning environment and to promote school spirit
through numerous extra curricular events. Here is the
executive of the 2014-2015 School Council.
Co-Presidents
Doan Ngh Dam-Le
Thao-Tran Le Phuong
Administrative Officers
Srikar Thungarthurti
Lisa Lam
Spirit and Dance
Jordyn Brown
Communications
Ashley Law
Nick d’Entremont
Athletics
Rosario Rodriguez
Senator
Ryan Hooper
STUDENT PARTICIPATION POLICY
The privilege of being involved in extracurricular activities
or on a school team carries with it the responsibility of
setting a good example in one’s school behaviour. Students
are expected to observe the AY Jackson Code of
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Behaviour.
DANCES
Admission is not permitted after 9 p.m.. Students may not
leave and re-enter the dance. Students are not allowed to
go to their lockers during the dance. No tickets will be sold
at the door. Students may sponsor one guest and are
responsible for any misbehaviour by their guest. All guests
must be pre-approved by the Vice-Principal. Coats, jackets,
backpacks and bags must be checked.
FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER OUT-OFSCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The school’s Code of Conduct applies on all field trips and
other out-of-school activities. Students are expected to
complete all work missed from their scheduled classes
while away on these activities. The responsibility for
catching up lies with the students.
INTERSCHOLASTIC TEAMS
A.Y. Jackson offers a variety of interscholastic sports
throughout the year in order to promote physical skills,
attitudes of self-discipline, perseverance and co-operation,
leadership skills and other social skills that lead to good
citizenship.
SPORTS TEAMS
The following sports will be offered at AY Jackson this
year:
Golf
Cross Country Running
Varsity Soccer
Volleyball
Varsity Basketball
Varsity Hockey
Basketball
Varsity Field Hockey
Badminton
Nordic Skiing Varsity Rugby
Baseball
Lacrosse
Ski club
Track and Field
Varsity Girls Touch Football
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Co-Instructional Activities at A.Y, Jackson
From year to year, the number and type of co-instructional
activities vary at A.Y. Jackson. Following is a list of some
of the clubs and organizations we expect this year.
Drama
Rainbow Club
Glee Club
Athletic Council
Students’ Council
Reach for the Top
Band
Washington 2014 trip J Crew
Jazz Ensemble
Coffee House
Global Action Team
Spain 2015
Ski Club
Relay for Life
Assemblies
Assemblies at A.Y. Jackson are meant to enhance school
spirit as well as provide opportunities for communication
and cultural experiences. Attendance at assemblies is
compulsory for all designated students. The behaviour
expected of students is to:
Listen attentively to the program;
Refrain from talking during the program;
Turn off cell phones and all electronics.
Access to School Premises (Trespassing)
All persons who are not students or staff members of A.Y.
Jackson must report directly to the main office upon their
arrival on school premises. Failure to do so means they are
trespassing.
Cell Phones
Cell phones are to be turned off and not used in class or at
school during class time. If a teacher asks for your phone,
you must surrender it to the teacher who will make
arrangements with you about its return. Cell phones will
not be allowed in examination rooms.
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Computer Account for Students (Novell)
Accounts on a secure central server are available for all
students. Please make use of these accounts to save/backup
any school information. Files cannot be saved on the
computer’s hard drive. Novell accounts are accessible from
any computer with Novell login software and from home using
the MYfiles link on the school website.
Passwords will be handed out to individual students during the
first week of school.
Parents, students and the community can access information
about A.Y. Jackson at: www.ayj.ca
To save your files and use them at school, students should go
to AYJ.ca. Click on my files on the right. Log in using your
student number and enter your password. Do not rely on email, hotmail, g mail accounts to save information at home.
These accounts will not work at school.
Fire Alarms
A loud, continuous ringing of the fire alarm bell is the
signal to vacate the school and portable classrooms as
quickly as possible. The exit to be used is indicated on a
poster in each room. You are NOT to go to your locker
before leaving the school during an evacuation. The first
person to reach a fire door should hold it open for those
following. Please move far enough away from the exit to
permit those who are following to clear the building.
Students are not to move back into the school until the “All
Clear” signal has been given. Teachers will direct students
if an off-site evacuation is required. Students are
cautioned that it is a criminal offence, punishable by
fine and/or imprisonment, to cause a false alarm
Illness or Injury at school
If you become ill or injured during the school day, you are
asked to report to the Main Office. Should you be too ill to
return to classes for the balance of the day, your parents
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will be contacted to arrange transportation home. Students
under the age of 18 will not be sent home before a parent is
contacted. In cases of emergency, you will be sent directly
to a hospital. If you have a medical condition that might, on
occasion, affect your ability to function normally at school
(e.g.: asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, life-threatening allergies,
etc.), please be sure to inform the Main Office, including
pertinent instructions to be followed by staff.
IPODs, MP3s, Video games and players
The use of IPODS, CD / MP3 players and similar
electronic equipment may be distracting to others and does
not contribute to a business-like atmosphere desired in the
school. Also small electronic gadgets are targets of theft.
As a result, these items should not be brought to school.
A.Y. Jackson will not and cannot assume responsibility for
any lost or stolen item.
Library
The Naomi Jackson Groves Library offers a large selection
of books, magazines and computer databases. Books must
be returned on time in order to ensure equal access for all
staff and students. If you forget to return a book you will
be expected to pay a small fine promptly. PLEASE
NOTE: Students are not to bring food, drinks, backpacks,
or coats/jackets into the library.
Locks and Lockers
You will choose your own locker when you first enroll at
A.Y. Jackson. You are not to share a locker unless
insufficient lockers are available. You are asked to use only
the Dudley combination locks on your locker.
Combinations must be recorded with the homeroom teacher
by the end of your first week. You are urged not to reveal
the combination of your lock to other students under any
circumstances. You are permitted to open your lockers
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before and after school and during the breaks and lunch
hour. Lockers, though provided for your use, remain the
property of the school. Therefore, the school reserves the
right to inspect a locker at any time, without notifying its
occupant, for health, safety or sanitary reasons. You should
clear out your locker when you leave school in June. All
lockers must be emptied the day after completion of the last
examination so that custodial staff may clean them. Locks
will be removed from any lockers still occupied at this
time.
School Council
All parents are welcome to attend meetings of the school
council which are held on the following Mondays at 6:30
PM in the school library:
September 29, November 24, February 23, April 27, and
May 25.
Student Identification
Every student at A.Y. Jackson is expected to have a student
identification card. This identification card is necessary for
borrowing library materials. Student ID photos will be
taken in early September.
School Resource Officer (SRO)
The School Resource Officer (SRO) will be visiting the
school regularly to talk to students and answer any questions
they might have. They will also be working with school
administration on issues of mutual concern.
Smoking Policy
Provincial laws prohibit smoking on school board property.
As a result, there is NO SMOKING permitted in any
OCDSB building or on any OCDSB property. Failure to
comply with this policy will result in consequences that
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could include suspension and/or the following fine.
Smoking on school property
$305.00
PLEASE NOTE: Students and parents are reminded that
the legal age for purchasing cigarettes is 19 years of age.
Providing tobacco to an underage person can result in a fine
of $365.00
Student Awards
Listed below are a few of the awards available to A.Y.
Jackson students. Most of these awards are presented
at Commencement to students who have achieved an
OSSD. Descriptions of additional available
scholarships, bursaries and awards, for which students
may compete are available in the Student Services
office.
Governor General’s Academic Medal is awarded to the
graduating student who achieved the highest average based
on the best twelve senior division credits taken at A.Y.
Jackson in a twenty-four calendar months leading up to
graduation.
Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award is
presented to the graduating student who not only completes
the number of volunteer hours required to graduate, but
who goes above and beyond.
Principal’s Award for Student Leadership is given to the
graduate who has demonstrated outstanding student
leadership
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Silver Medal is
awarded to students achieving an average of 90% or over in
each of their secondary years, The selection of awardees for
the different grade levels is based on an average mark in
the following number of courses:
Grades 9 and 10
8 courses
Grade 11
7 courses
Grade 12
6 courses taken at grade 12
level but need not be taken during the grade 12 year.
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Courses may only be counted once towards a Silver Medal
award.
Ontario Scholar’s Award is presented to graduating
students who attain an average of 80% in their best 6 grade
12 courses taken in the current year.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
The following groups offer free, confidential services to
youth. Referral means that agencies will get you in touch
with other organizations or people. For further information
see your Guidance Counselor.
CRISIS AND HOTLINE NUMBERS
DISTRESS LINE
613-238-3311
(Trained volunteers listen and help find solutions to
problems with stress, depression, suicidal thoughts; 24
hours)
KIDS HELP PHONE
1-800-668-6868
(Professional counselors give advice and information
re: personal, family and social problems; 24 hour
hotline)
WESTERN OTTAWA COMMUNITY RESOURCE
CENTRE
613-591-3686
(Crisis outreach and referral)
OTTAWA RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
613-562-2333
(24 hour support to sexual assault victims, incest
survivors)
OTTAWA-CARLETON REGIONAL
POLICE
613-236-1222
HEALTH AND SEXUALITY
EATING DISORDERS CLINIC
613-241-3428
(Information and help with eating issues, anorexia,
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bulimia)
TEEN HEALTH CENTRE, CHEO
613-738-3664
(General concerns of health, sexuality, eating disorders)
GAY LINE
1-800-268-9688
(Gay, lesbian, bisexual information and support)
HIV-AIDS INFO LINE
613-563-AIDS
(Anonymous HIV-AIDS testing, appointments and
information)
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
613-226-3234
(Sexual information, birth control, pregnancy)
SEXUAL HEALTH CENTRE
613-234-4641
(Testing and information; pregnancy, sexually
transmitted diseases, contraception, HIV treatment)
HOUSING
Chrysalis House
(shelter for women and families escaping
domestic violence)
613-591-5901
EMERGENCY HOUSING - SAFE HOMES
(Ask for Intake)
613-563-4532
YOUTH SERVICES YOUNG WOMEN'S SHELTER
(Emergency and long term housing)
613-789-8220
SALVATION ARMY YOUTH SHELTER
613-241-1573
OPERATION GO HOME
1-800-668-4663
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
ALATEEN
613-723-8484/ 1-800-565-8603
(Support group for teens from families with drinking
problems)
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DAVE SMITH CENTRE
613-594-8333
(Individual / group counseling; treatment program;
drop-in)
SANDY HILL HEALTH CENTRE
613-789-8941
(Assessment of drug &alcohol use, referrals to treatment
programs
RIDEAUWOOD ADDICTION
AND FAMILY SERVICES
613- 724-7881
OTHER RESOURCES
• CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
(Child abuse, protection)
613-747-7800
• YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU –
613-596-5621
WEST END OFFICE
(Personal counseling; group programs; After hours
call: 613-729-1000)
• YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
613-828-2123
RESOURCE CENTRE
(Employment counseling, job preparation and life skills
program)
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