PMCI Policy Manual 2014 2015
PMCI Policy Manual 2014 2015 PURPOSE The purpose of this document is: to help students better understand the school’s expectations of them to provide students and parents with information that will enable both to better understand the operation of the school to itemize ways the school staff are prepared to help students Note: Each teacher has specific expectations which will be made clear to the students at the beginning of the year PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014-2015 st Monday Tuesday Wednesday Monday Friday Monday Tuesday Friday Friday September 1 , 2014 nd September 2 , 2014 rd September 3 , 2014 th October 13 , 2014 October 24th, 2014 November 10th, 2014 th November 11 , 2014 November 21st, 2014 November 28th, 2014 Friday December 19 , 2014 Monday Friday Monday Tuesday Monday Friday January 5 , 2015 January 30th, 2015 February 2nd, 2015 rd February 3 , 2015 th February 16 , 2015 th March 27 , 2015 Monday Friday Friday Monday Friday April 6 , 2015 April 10th, 2015 April 24th, 2015 th May 18 , 2015 th June 19 , 2015 Monday Tuesday June 29 , 2015 June 30th, 2015 th Labour Day Administration Day First Day for Students Thanksgiving Day SAGE - Professional Learning Professional Learning Remembrance Day Professional Learning Communicating Student Learning All Schools Closed No Classes All Schools Open All Schools Closed No Classes No Classes All Schools Closed No Classes No Classes Last Teaching Day 2014 All Schools Open DECEMBER 22, 2014 - JANUARY 2, 2015 INCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS BREAK th First Day for Students Administration Day Professional Learning First Day of Second Semester Louis Riel Day Last Day before Spring Break All Schools Open No Classes No Classes All Schools Open All Schools Closed All Schools Open MARCH 30, 2015 – APRIL 3, 2015 INCLUSIVE SPRING BREAK th th *School picture day is Monday, September 8 First Day after Spring Break Communicating Student Learning Professional Learning Victoria Day Graduation All Schools Open No Classes No Classes All Schools Closed All Schools Open Last Day for Students Administration Day All Schools Open No Classes th 1 CODE OF CONDUCT Pilot Mound Collegiate has a code of conduct that is intended to provide a guideline and a reference for parents or guardians, staff and students in determining acceptable behaviour in our education environment. Students Will be responsible for …… attending school and classes regularly and on time being prepared for all classes by bringing required materials and completed homework assignments making arrangements for any work missed due to absence developing respect for self, others and property making the most of education opportunities through active participation taking pride in their work, their appearance and their accomplishment resolving conflicts and difficulties in a manner that is mutually acceptable obeying and observing the law and all school rules of conduct taking pride in their school and community Have the right to expect that…. all staff will treat them with courtesy, consistency and fairness clear, relevant lessons will be presented, along with expectations for evaluation procedures to be used they will be able to work in a school climate which is safe, pleasant, orderly, respectful and conducive to learning school personnel will be accessible to students for help concerning learning activities, personal and career decisions, in a manner and a time that suits the situation teachers will prepare for class and mark and return assignments within a reasonable time school administrators will monitor programs and instruction in the school staff will adhere to and apply the Divisional Code of Conduct policy they will have the opportunity to participate in activities teachers will abide by the terms of their Professional Code of Conduct 2 School Staff Will be responsible for ……. planning, teaching and supervising assigned courses establishing and maintaining a learning environment which is pleasant, orderly, respectful and conducive to student’s learning evaluating student achievement and explaining assessment procedures to be used in each course communicating information about student progress, attendance, behaviour, and special needs to students, parents and administration arranging suitable out-of-class time for assisting students providing an environment that will promote self-esteem treating students fairly and consistently respecting the rights of all individuals maintaining open communication striving to provide an optimum quality of education ongoing personal and professional development Have a right to expect that……… parents, guardians, and students will treat them with respect students will attend classes regularly and on time, with assignments completed and with appropriate materials students’ behaviour will promote a positive learning environment school administrators will provide leadership and support they will have the support and cooperation of students, parents and colleagues in the performance of their duties students will observe all rules of conduct Parents/Guardians Will be responsible for……. treating the school staff with courtesy and respect instilling in their son or daughter: the desire to work to the best of his/her ability an understanding of the importance of education respect for property and resources respect for the rights of fellow students and staff recognition of the authority of the school staff to ensure a safe, secure, non-threatening learning environment contacting the school when there are areas of affirmation and concern when possible, attending school events and meetings to give support to the school their child’s behaviour their child’s regular attendance in classes informing the school when their child will be absent 3 Have the right to expect that……. teachers will provide effective instruction for students and will display enthusiasm for teaching and learning school staff will respect others and property students will respect others and property students will be able to participate in activities reasonable precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of students to and from school and while in school administrators will exhibit leadership and support for students and staff administrators will actively supervise programs and instruction in the school teachers will teach the required Manitoba Education and Training curriculum as well as provide the assigned programs and services using appropriate teaching practices and methods clear, relevant learning activities will occur in the school, along with explanations for the evaluation procedures to be used STUDENT BUS CONDUCT While riding on a school bus, students are responsible to their principal. The bus driver, who is under the principal's jurisdiction, is in charge of this vehicle and should be respected and obeyed. students who do not comply with the teacher's/bus driver's stated expectations may be suspended from school and lose other privileges - i.e. bus riding privileges Students who wish to ride a bus that is not their regularly scheduled bus require a bus pass before they board. These passes can be obtained in the school office. Substance Abuse (School and School Sponsored Functions) The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, illicit drugs, or the abuse of prescription or non-prescription drugs will result in a suspension from school premises and activities. 4 ACADEMICS Supporting Student Learning Teachers will use their professional judgment to establish reasonable but firm expectations. Strategies that may be considered might include: a. Soliciting and considering student input and collaborating with other staff to coordinate the timing of major assignments. b. Sharing assignment timelines and reminders through many means, including classroom notices, course outlines or technology mediums (webpages, wikis, blogs, email and electronic course outlines, etc.) c. Assisting students to manage time effectively d. Monitoring student progress at each stage of a complex assignment e. Anticipating which students may require additional supports to complete assigned tasks. f. Choosing, when appropriate, to extend time for assignment completion. (NOTE: if student is initiating request for extra time this must be done as far in advance of the stated deadline as possible.) g. Contacting parents to discuss strategies for keeping students on track when they are falling behind. Intervention Process Students should complete assignments and hand them in on time. If an assignment is late or incomplete and teachers have done due diligence in supporting student learning (see above), the following consequences may occur: a. The teacher may contact the parents. b. The teacher may ask to meet with the student outside of class time. c. The teacher may contact the school office to inform them of the late/incomplete assignment. d. The teacher may assign a mark of “zero” if due diligence has been followed and the assignment is still outstanding. Before a “zero” is given, the parents and the principal must be contacted. e. Ultimately, if there are several late/incomplete assignments, at this stage the student may be removed from the course. – This would be at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with the school administration and could involve a number of staff including the guidance counselor and resource teacher. 5 Reporting Reports should be done in a timely manner. Teachers can give the student an update of their mark at any time but must adhere to the following protocols and procedures: a. All teachers will provide academic reporting of students’ progress several times throughout the semester. b. Reports may be handed out to students or emailed to parents (if requested) c. Reports will be sent out every 5 weeks from the beginning of each semester. d. Specific dates for reporting will be determined at the start of the school year. Dates for 2014/2015 are as follows: Semester 1 Report Dates Semester 2 Report Dates October 15, 2014 March 18, 2015 Provincial Report November 26, 2014 Provincial Report May 20, 2015 December 17, 2014 June 12, 2015 (exemption day) Grads January 23, 2015 (exemption day) June 17, 2015 Exemption Day (9-11) Final Reports February 4, 2015 Final Reports June 29, 2015 e. All Assignments must have specific due dates. Consequences for late assignments will be dealt with outlined in the Supporting Student Learning and the Intervention sections of this document. f. Assignments must be returned in a timely manner. Students are expected to hand in assignments promptly and it is not unreasonable to expect that the teacher will reciprocate. g. Teachers should report any students who are currently failing a course to the school administration. i. Any communication from the teacher directly to the parents must be carbon-copied to the school office. j. When a decision must be made whether or not a student is to pass or fail a course, this will be done collaboratively with the teacher and school principal. If this scenario arises there shall have been an intervention process prior to the completion of the term. 6 Examinations Exams will take place in the following courses: Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Math Pre/Applied Math Pre-Calc Science Essential Math Applied ELA Science Essential Math Social Studies ELA History Geography ELA Bio Chem Physics Grade 12 ELA 1st Semester (Provincial) Pre-Calc (Provincial) Applied (Provincial) Essentials (Provincial) Bio Chem Physics Note: Courses delivered via e-learning are subject to the exams terms of the policy. Exams in Red are the compulsory exams for 2014/2015 Final Exams PMCI will administer compulsory final exams on a rotational basis for all eligible courses in Grades 9-11. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all students experience a final exam prior to the provincial assessments that occur in Grade 12. Students in Grades 9 and 10 will write one compulsory exam per semester. Students in Grade 11 will write compulsory exams as per distance ed. requirements. These exams will be written on a rotational basis and will be set by the school at the start of each school year. In all other courses in which a final exam occurs, students will be eligible to receive an exemption provided they meet the established criteria. All final exams will be worth 30% of the final grade. Unless otherwise stated by the Department of Education. Course without a final exam will have a summative evaluation completed prior to the end of classes each semester. ** Please note that any course delivered via e-learning is subjected to the terms of the e-learning policy (see below) 7 Exemptions: Exemptions are a privilege and will be considered for any eligible final examination provided the student meets the following criteria: maintains an average of 78% in a course complete, to the best of his/her ability, all assignments, projects and tests prescribed by the subject teacher by the agreed upon due date. maintain a positive attitude towards learning, teachers and fellow students attend class regularly show respect for self, others and school property is not suspended from school or removed from class for disciplinary reasons more than twice. e-Learning Policy Prairie Spirit School Division has developed a comprehensive policy pertaining to courses taught via the IITV or computer media courses (Blackboard). Please follow the link for more details on this policy. Distance Education Policy (website – pmci.prairiespirit.mb.ca) INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES Independent study courses will be permitted only when a timetable conflict occurs or when no course is offered that the student could take during that period. Applications must be made through the Independent Study Coordinator and approved by the parents, Guidance Counselor and Principal. Withdrawal from a course Students are free to change courses (provided there is room) within one week of the beginning of the semester. Students and parents are urged to consult with the teacher from both the course they are leaving and the one that they wish to enter before making a decision. After the first week, students may not leave a course until the student, parent/guardian and the teacher have discussed the reasons for the withdrawal. In any case the student must pick up and complete a course withdrawal form before they may leave the class. 8 Internet and Computer Access Prairie Spirit School Division provides students with access to computers and the internet for use in completing assigned course work. Each student is required to complete and Acceptable Use form each year before they are allowed access to the computers. This policy is outlined in detail by the PSSD Policy Manual (Acceptable Use Policy IGB.) website – pmci.prairiespirit.mb.ca) Attendance Policy An updated Attendance Policy will be sent home soon. 9 SCHOOL FEES LOCKER A school fee of $10.00 is payable upon registration in the fall. Included in this fee is a nonrefundable rental of a lock for use on a locker. Students will be required to fill out a locker agreement form. Lockers must be locked at all times and kept clean and orderly. A locker is school property and may be searched by the school administration if necessary. Locker privileges will be removed as a result of misuse. Lost locks will result in a $5.00 charge. WOODWORKING Students enrolled in Woodworking courses are subject to the Prairie Spirit School Division Fee schedule for these courses. Students must pay for their projects as they build them. ATHLETICS Students may be required to cover the cost of their own uniform and certain equipment. This fee will be announced at the beginning of the season. USE OF PHOTOCOPIER & PRINTERS Photocopiers and Printers are available for students to use while preparing school based assignments. We would ask that students obtain permission to print assignments from the appropriate staff member. Failure to do so may result in a charge of 15 cents per copy (black and white) or 25 cents per colour copy. TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are provided with no initial fee. Students are responsible for the care of textbooks and will be required to pay for their loss or misuse. 10 Procedural Policy CAR POLICY Prairie Spirit School Division Policy: Students over 16 years of age who hold a valid driver’s license will be allowed to bring motor vehicles to school provided that the following are observed: the vehicle must be parked in the space designated by the Principal the vehicle must remain stationary from the time of arrival in the morning until dismissal time or the time the driver leaves the school for the day should a student need to use the vehicle during the school day, this is to be allowed only after permission has been granted by the Principal or designate. If approved by the Principal, only the driver/owner is allowed in the vehicle and he/she is to use the vehicle to go directly to and from the stated destination parents may be responsible for transportation of students to and from athletic events. In order to do this we would ask that each driver (once per year) complete a Driver insurance form to be on file with the school prior to transporting students. Off road vehicles (atv’s, snowmobiles) are not allowed on school property. LEAVING SCHOOL Once students arrive at school for the day, they become the responsibility of the school. Therefore we would ask that: no student leave the school, except at the end of the day, without the permission of the school or a note from the parent. at noon break, although town students may go home for lunch; bus students would require written permission to leave the school if a student needs to leave the school for any reason, at any time, they provide a note from the parent and that they sign out at the office, Senior 4 students may leave the school if they do not have a class (e-learning included), but must sign out before leaving 11 USE of TELEPHONE Each classroom is equipped with a telephone that students may use to may local calls. If the call is long distance the student needs to seek permission from the office. OTHER TYPES of COMMUNICATION DEVICES We recognize that there has been a tremendous growth in the different types of communication devices in the past few years and that there will most likely be more in the years to come. Therefore we would ask that common courtesy be used when employing such a device. More specifically we would ask: that ringers be turned off at all times while in the building. that devices only be used during breaks or lunch time in an acceptable area (hallways, canteen, or outside) that since devices are not to be used during class time, students keep the devices locked in their lockers. (Note: if a student chooses not to store the device, it must be kept out of sight to the teacher’s satisfaction.) Consequences for violations: 1st offense- loss of device for the remainder of the day. 2nd offense- ban of device from school for a week 3rd offense- ban of device for the school year. In addition to this please note that these devices are prohibited in the Library and Gymnasium Locker rooms. Students will be banned from having such a device at school if there is a violation of this policy. If issues of privacy or academic honesty are violated the matter will be referred to the Principal for disciplinary action. 12 DRESS CODE School is a special place. We expect all students to dress in a manner appropriate for school. LUNCHROOM/CANTEEN We ask students to eat their lunches in the supervised lunch room. All garbage is to be placed in garbage containers or recycle bins. The tables and floor must be clear before leaving. Students will be assigned clean up duty on a rotating schedule. The canteen will be open daily at Lunch Break and is out of bounds to all students except the designated Canteen Workers for that day. No one will be allowed to charge items from the Canteen. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Librarian Students who need help finding information for an assignment should ask the librarian for assistance. Resource Teacher Students experiencing difficulty with some aspect of their personal learning style may see the Resource Teacher in her office. Educational Assistants An educational assistant may be available to students needing extra help. Counselor Students who wish to get information on careers, colleges and universities, may stop by the Guidance Office. Students experiencing personal problems are urged to talk to any member of the staff. Peer Helpers A Peer Helper is a student just like yourself. The Peer Helpers are committed to provide support and help to their peers. Peer Helpers are friendly, approachable and compassionate. They are good listeners. Every Peer helper has to complete an intensive training program conducted by health, education and counseling professionals. They are ready to help you! Extra-Curricular Activities Pilot Mound School participates in a variety of extra-curricular activities where numbers and interest warrant. A student wishing to be part of a extra-curricular activity must be attending classes regularly and be maintaining a minimum of 55% average in their course work. 13 Student Council Staff supports the involvement of students in the school’s student government. Annual elections will be held to select officers for the council. School Closure Any school closures (poor weather or road conditions) will be posted on PMCI’s web site (pmci.prairiespirit.mb.ca). Click on the school bus icon to link to the Prairie Spirit School Division’s bus monitor. Any cancellations will be posted as soon as they are made. If you do not have computer access please tune your radio to 1570 CKMW or 880 CKLQ for updated school closures. We also are using a texting based system called Remind 101 that parents/students can sign up for to receive notices that affect the school. (Please refer to our school website pmci.prairiespirit.mb.ca for more information.) CLASS SCHEDULE: PERIOD TIMES 9:00 – 10:10 10:10- 10:20 10:20- 11:30 11:30-12:10 12:10- 1:00 1:00- 2:10 2:10- 2:20 2:20-3:30 Block 1 Break Block 2 Block 3 (½ Period Class) Lunch Break Block 4 Break Block 5 14 PMCI TIMETABLE SEMESTER 1 2014/2015 Teacher Wade Watson Ruth Loney Sheldon Gardiner Art Friesen Jennifer MacGregor Cherill Boles IITV Block #1 ESM40S PED30F ENG20F Block #2 ESM20S SCI10F ECF40S ICT15G PCM40S Prep PCM30S Block #3 Guidance/CTS Guidance/CTS PCM40S PCM30S Block #4 Admin PED40F SOC10G Block#5 Admin SCI20F RIT10S WOO20G WOO30G BIO40S ECF30S Guidance/CTS PHY30F *Blackboard courses: Psychology 40S (Baldur), Agriculture 30S (Baldur) PMCI TIMETABLE SEMESTER 2 2014/2015 Teacher Wade Watson Ruth Loney Sheldon Gardiner Art Friesen Block #1 ESM30S CED20F GLI40S – Block #2 Admin PED10F Prep Block #3 Block #4 Admin PED20F HIS30F Block #5 Admin Prep GEO20F DRA20S- WOO40G blackboard WOO10G GRA30F blackboard Jennifer MacGregor Cherill Boles IITV: Prep PAM20F Guidance/CTS Guidance/CTS APM40S APM30S CHE30S CHE40S MAT10F BIO30S Guidance/CTS ENG10F PHY40S *Blackboard courses: Psychology 40S (Baldur), Agriculture 30S (Baldur), Law 40S (Glenboro), English Lit 40S (Prairie Mountain), Global Issues 40S (Pilot Mound), Drafting 20S (Pilot Mound) 15
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