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INSTITUT COLLÉGIAL

ST. PI= ERRE COLLEGIATE

POLICIES

Revised 2009

This document defines certain guidelines and regulations which concern the stude= nts of Institut Collégi= al St. Pierre. The cooperation o= f the students with regard to these guidelines and regulations is necessary for t= he proper functioning of the school system.&n= bsp; The policies found herein will also guide the administrators and the educators in the decisions which revolve around the well-being of the stude= nt and the effectiveness of the school.

What is written in this document does not exhaust all the guidelines and other pertinent points which are essential to the smooth operation of the school. Without having everyt= hing in writing, the personnel of the school and the students can work together,= in a positive fashion, to accomplish that for which a school is intended.

Contents

Behavioral Policies

1. = &nb= sp; Student con= duct

2. = &nb= sp; Conduct in = buses

3. = &nb= sp; Discipline<= o:p>

4. = &nb= sp; Honesty

5. = &nb= sp; Dress Code<= o:p>

6. = &nb= sp; Use of unas= signed time

7. = &nb= sp; Library

8. = &nb= sp; Damages to property

9. = &nb= sp; Smoking

10. = &nb= sp; Lockers

11. = &nb= sp; Fire Drills=

12. = &nb= sp; Lockdowns

13. = &nb= sp; Vehicles on School Property

14. = &nb= sp; Internet Us= e

II. Administrat= ive Policies

= 1.&n= bsp; = ; Student fee=

= 2.&n= bsp; = ; Attendance<= o:p>

= 3.&n= bsp; = ; Course chan= ges

= 4.&n= bsp; = ; Voluntary withdrawal from a course

= 5.&n= bsp; = ; Voluntary s= chool withdrawal

= 6.&n= bsp; = ; Leaving sch= ool premises during school day

= 7.&n= bsp; = ; Scholastic reports

= 8.&n= bsp; = ; Exemption f= rom writing exams

= 9.&n= bsp; = ; Exam percen= tage of final mark

= 10.&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Promotion o= n a subject basis

= 11.&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Eligibility= for graduation

= 12.&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Official transcripts

III. Guidelines for Internet and computers

IV. Contract on attendance

V. Policy on absent students for schedules tests

SCHOOL OPENING AND CLOSURE

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DOORS: = OPEN at 8:30 a.m.

DOORS: = CLOSE at 3:30 p.m.

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PLEASE NOTE: Only students participating in an organized activity may stay after 3:40 p.m.

1. BEHAVIORAL POLICIES

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1. S= TUDENT CONDUCT

Within each school and each classroom we must set clear expectations for student behavior with a range of appropriate consequences. Students must be given the knowledge, and taught skills for becoming responsible, productive citizens. The dignity and self-worth of every individual in the school community must be respected and promoted.

It is the responsibility of every student to understand and observe the regulations of the school and to conduct himself/herself in a manner which will bring respect to himself/herself and to the school.

Good conduct is exemplified through:<= /span>

&= Oslash; compliance with the school regulations

&= Oslash; honesty

&= Oslash; respect for others and for pers= onal and public property

&= Oslash; moral conduct=

Ø proper behavior on the school grounds and at sch= ool functions

&= Oslash; e.g. Field trips, extra curricu= lar activities, intramural activities

Ø positive attitude and use of proper language

<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>2. CONDUCT ON BUSES

Students are expect= ed to behave properly on school buses. The Manitoba School Act states that:=

TThe principal shall have disciplin= ary authority over all pupils of his school in their conduct towards one anothe= r on their way to and from school, and

in districts which provide transportation, the Principal shall have disciplinary authority over the conduct of the pupils while they are in the conveyance.@

3. = DISCIPLINE

The policy is designe= d to:

&= Oslash; define the types of unacceptable behaviors

&= Oslash; define the consequences of such behaviors

Ø provide assurance to those on the receiving end = of the behavior that appropriate action will be taken (justice)<= /p>

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Ø to inform and educate the partners in the policy= about these issues

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CO= DE

CONSEQUENCE=

Conference with student<= /o:p>

Punitive assignment

Compensation / Apology

Conference with parent(s)

Local counseling / Supervisio= n

Suspension (in school / ou= t of school)

Professional Therap= y

Specific Assistance=

Attend Management S= ession (anger)

Rehabilitation

Withdraw graduation privilege= s

Expulsion

Notification of police

Less Serious Nature

Group

More Serious Nature

Behavior

Consequence

Behavior

Consequence

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Weapons

7 - 10

Violent intrusion

7 - 10

Damage to

personal property

1 - 6

Vandalism

6 - 10

Drugs Alcohol

6 - 10

Scuffling

1 - 3

Fighting

5 - 6

poss 7 - 10

II=

Libel

Slander<= /span>

Defamation

1 - 6

Sexual touching

6 - 10

Obscene and Menacing Gestures

1 - 5

Racism / Creed=

Sexism, Lifestyle

1 - 7

Vulgarity

(Pointed, directed, written, drawn)

1 - 6

Harassment

1 - 10

Cursing,

Blasphemy, Obscenities

1 - 6

Less Serious Nature

Group

More Serious Nature

Displays of vulgar language in frustration

1 - 5

Persistently disruptive

1 - 6

Repeated insolence

1 - 6

III

Verbal threats

1 - 5

Written threats

Threatening calls

IV=

Theft

3 - 10

V<= o:p>

Negligence

Cars and snowballs

3 - 4

4. D= RESS CODE

Students are expected to be properly dressed at = all times. Muscle shirts, bare midriffs, shirts displaying suggestive slogans or vulgar designs, tube tops, spaghetti straps, mini-shirts, jeans with holes, cut-offs, sunglasses, short shorts, spandex (bicycle pants), etc. are unacceptable. Hats or any other head attire (inc= luding hoodies) are not permitted in school. Footwear is compulsory.=

Students participating in physical education activities are required to wear appropriate gym clothing and footwear.

5. <= span class=3DGramE>HONESTY REGARDI= NG TESTS and EXAMS

SEVERE measures are required to discourage dishonesty as far as tests and exams are concerned:

Ø Students who are guilty of cheating on tests will obtain zero for that test.

Ø Students who are guilty of cheating on exams wil= l be given a mark of zero for that exam

Ø Plagiarism = is also a form of dishonesty. St= udents who are guilty of plagiarism will obtain zero on the value of the assignmen= t.

6. U= SE OF UNASSIGNED TIME

Unassigned time should be used for the following purposes:

1) = study

= 1) = catching up= on a missed assignment or test

= 2) = student-tea= cher conference

= 3) = student-cou= nselor conference

= 4) = research and study in the library

5) = other work = in school activities or committees

During classes:<= /i>

The students are not allowed to leave the school premises without the principal’s authorization during regular class time periods, except f= or the Senior IV students who have open-campus privileges.

Break:

Students are not allowed to leave the premises without written permission from parents. Students may not use= the Heritage School exit to leave or enter. (Fr= ont ICSP entrances only)

Lunch:

Students with written parent permission are allowed to leave the premises at lunch.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> The drop-in (Cinema Station) is op= en on Monday and Friday (free lunch) Intramurals at ICSP are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

** It is important to keep the stairways clear at all times**

7. LIBRARY

The purpose of the school library is to provide students with a QUIET learning and research environment. It is not intended to be a place f= or talking or socializing. The u= se of this area must be considered a privilege.&= nbsp; In order to operate at maximum efficiency each user must observe the following:

Ø      quiet atmosphere must prevail at all times<= /o:p>

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Ø      borrowed books must be checked out at the desk a= nd returned punctually

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Ø      any lost or damaged books must be fully compensa= ted for

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Ø      fines will be given for late books and failure t= o pay will result in a loss of privileges to be determined by the principal or st= aff

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Ø      food, drinks, and school bags are not permitted = in the library

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Ø      students must have a teacher’s written permission to use the Internet

= 8. D= AMAGES TO PROPERTY

For all damage caused by students, full compensa= tion must be made. In all instance= s the parents will be held financially responsible. Please note that under the Crimina= l Code of Canada it is an offense to damage private and public property.

<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>9. SMOKING

Smoking is prohibited at all times by students i= n the school buildings and on school property.&n= bsp; The divisional policy states:

AThe Red River Valley School Division also believes it has a responsibility = to promote a wholesome lifestyle. The Red River Valley School Division believes that they have a responsibility to insure that the studen= ts attending these schools, and also the employees who work at the schools can= do it in a wholesome atmosphere. As a result, the school division has established a non-smoking policy in all divisional buildings, grounds and vehicles.

The schools will continue to remind the students= about the dangers related to the use of tobacco products.@= <= /span>

a)        relative procedures introduced with non-smoking policy=

No smoking areas include all schools, school off= ices, property and vehicles belonging to the Red River School Division, starting September 1, 1991. Smoking an= d the use of other tobacco products will be forbidden for all students, employees, guests and people using school property.

Ø      All employees, students, will be aware of this policy. All groups renting the school property will be informed of this policy.

Ø      A copy of this policy will be circulated and pos= ted in all schools, school offices and school garage.

b)         = rules concerning this policy=

Students:        All students who don=3Dt follow this policy will be reported to the pri= ncipal who will be responsible to enforce the following:

<= /o:p>

i)  &nb= sp;       First offense:     Student=3Ds parents will get a warning by letter

ii)         = Second offense:     &= nbsp;      Suspension from school for a day, readmission to school following a meeting at the sch= ool with the parents and the principal.

iii)         = Third offense:    Suspe= nsion from school for three days, readmission to school following a meeting with = the parents, the school principal and the superintendent.

iv)        Fourth offense: Recommendation to the school board = that the student not be readmitted to school.

Grou= ps who use the school property:

Groups will be notified of the school policy. If any group does not follow the p= olicy, they will be advised by the school administration that all subsequent offen= ses will result in the loss of the privilege to rent. The group representative must ask = for permission, in person, from the school board to reinstate the privilege to rent.

10.       LOCKERS<= /p>

Lockers are to be kept clean. Lockers and locks are provided for= the safekeeping of one’s property. Consequently it is the student’s responsibility to use their l= ock at all times. Students are advised against leaving their valuables unprotected. The school is not liable for lost or stolen articles.

** There is a $10 replacement cost for lost, sto= len or damaged locks**

11. FIRE DRILLS

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= Points to be noted by the students:

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1)     Familiarize yourself with the primary and altern= ate exit routes for each of your classrooms and other rooms such as the gymnasi= um, the laboratories and the library.

2)      If you are in the hallways when the fire alarm r= ings, leave the school building via the nearest exit.

3)      Once you are outside the school building, remain= (as a group) with the teacher you were with when the alarm rang. If you are not with a particular g= roup (during a break or a study period) when the alarm rings, leave the school b= uilding via the appropriate exit and remain separate from the students who have exi= ted with their teachers.

4)      When leaving the school building, walk quickly, without running and without talking. Once outside in the designated area, the students should remain in l= ine quietly.

5)      If an exit is blocked, use the alternate route or follow the teacher’s instructions to exit via the nearest door.<= /o:p>

6)      Do not re-enter the school building until signal= ed to do so by the principal, a teacher, the secretary or the janitor.=

<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>12. LOCKDOWNS

ICSP will= have 2 lockdown practices per year. Students and staff are to lock their doors, barricade and hide. Only the principal (or designate) = or the RCMP can unlock the doors to end the lockdown.

<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>13. VEHICLES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

It is not recommended that students use their ca= rs to come to school since the Division supplies all transportation. If the need to use one’s veh= icle arises, the following are to be closely adhered to:

Ø      speed limit on school grounds is 15 km per hour<= o:p>

Ø      vehicles are not allowed to proceed near or arou= nd buses during periods of loading or unloading

Ø      vehicles must be parked in the designated area (= students along the arena; staff park in assigned area) anytime during a school day

N.B.    There is no parking bet= ween the signs in front of the school and two hour parking only in back and in f= ront of the signs. (Please do not = park in front of bins)

In case of an accident, the Red River Valley School Division assumes no responsibility.

<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>14. INTERNET USE

Use the electronic infor= mation system for educational purposes only.

Not attempt to harm, mod= ify without system administrator approval, gain unauthorized access to division systems or data, destroy software, or interfere with system security.
Not submit, publish, dis= play or retrieve/download any inappropriate material, including material th= at is defamatory, abusive, obscene, profane, gang-related, sexually threatening, racially offensive or illegal.

Notify a system administ= rator if a password is lost or stolen, or if there is reason to believe that someone has obtained unauthorized access to the system.

Not use the network in a= way that would disrupt the use of the network by others, including downloading, storing, distributing, or sharing any software or digital file (such as movies, music, or text) in violation of copyright laws. =

Not use the system to ma= ke any unauthorized purchases or to conduct any non-approved business.

·   Not use another’s password or attempt to acc= ess another’s folders, work or files.

· Not intenti= onally waste limited resources.

Abide by all copyright, = trademark, and license restrictions.

Follow all School Polici= es and Student Handbooks as written. =

In addition to the above, the Board recognizes that activities that may be considered harmful can also take pla= ce on other personal electronic devices. Cyberbully= ing is defined as the use of technology to bully, embarrass, threaten or harass another. It also includes the use of information and communication technology to engage in behaviour that is derog= atory, defamatory, degrading, illegal and/or abuse. &nb= sp;As such, students must:

Refrain from any behaviour that may be considered cyberbullying

Understand that e-mail s= hould not be considered absolutely secure or private.

Not reveal student perso= nal information.

·            = ;     Understand that computer activities may be monitored and track= ed.

2.      ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES=

<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>1. STUDENT FEE

An annual student fee will be levied based on the needs and activities foreseen. Each student enrolled at St. Pierre Collegiate must pay a student fee of twenty-= five dollars ($25.00).

<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>2. ATTENDANCE - ABSENTEEISM

Regular attendance is extremely important. Unless absolutely impossible for the student to do so, the student should attend school every day.

A. Absences will be classified into th= ree categories:

Category 1: Special absences

-     Absence caused by= a serious or prolonged illness and justified by a note from a doctor

-     Absence due to a = death in the family

      Category 2: Acceptable absences

-     Absence justified= in advance by a parent via note signed by them and given to the secretary or v= ia direct communication with the principal of secretary.

-     Absence justified= by note by the parent and given to the secretary within two school days after = the absence.

      Category 3: Unacceptable absences

-     Absence that has = not been justified by parent or by student who is 18 years of age.

-     Absences caused by unacceptable behaviour in class where teacher m= ust ask student to be removed.

-     4 late arrivals w= ill equal one unacceptable absence.

B. Letters will be sent home when stud= ent has accumulated 4 and 8 absences.

When student has accumulated more that 12 absences the following will happen:

For students in Secondar= y I and II a contract will be drawn up by administrator and counsellor in consultation with teacher, signed = by administrator, counsellor, teacher, parent= and student which will state conditions that student must follow to contin= ue in the course, failure to comply will result in being withdrawn form course and loss of credit.

For student in Secondary III and IV, student will be withdrawn from course until he or she can produce an acceptable contract to Administrator, <= span class=3DSpellE>Counsellor and Teacher, which will include condi= tions for reinstatement, and signatures form all parties and parents if stud= ent is under 18 years of age.

(The ultimate decision on reinstatement will depend on reasons for absences= , behaviour and willing to show improvement on the= part of the student and will be held by the Principal)

·= ;      =    For courses wort= h 2 credits the number of absences will be half of the total absences for a one credit course.

3.      COURSE CHA= NGES

After the commencement of classes, students will= not be allowed to change course(s) after the first three (3) days of regular classes.

4.&n= bsp;            = ;      VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL = FROM A COURSE

The student is requested to discuss with the sch= ool administrator and teacher the reason for withdrawing from a course. The student must attend all classes until a final decision has been reached.

5.&n= bsp;            = ;      VOLUNTARY SCHOOL WITH= DRAWAL

A student who is considering withdrawing from sc= hool is required first to have a conference with the guidance counselor to discu= ss reasons for withdrawal. If a student still decides to withdraw, he/she must notify the principal before withdrawing.

6.&n= bsp;            = ;     LEAVING THE SCHOOL PR= EMISES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

Students may leave the school premises with authorization of the school principal or of a teacher.

There are three exceptions to this rule:

·      = Senior IV students; (Open Campus)

·      = Students who return home for lunch

·      = Students wh= o have written permission from parents

7.&n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;    SCHOLASTIC REPORTS

Reports will be given= in mid-November, at the beginning of February, in mid- April and at the end of June. Progress reports will be provided between these periods.

8. EXEMPTIONS FROM WRITING EXAMS

The final exam status of individual courses is s= hown below:

Senior 4

Compulsory Exam&= nbsp;     No Exam      &nb= sp; Exemption Possible

Chemistry        &= nbsp;            Tutorat=

Biologie    &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      Info

Physics            =              Multimédia

Pre-Cal Math        &= nbsp;              &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; Droit  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          =

Consumer Math        &= nbsp;

All ELA

Français

Senior 3 &n= bsp;

Chemistry            =       Étude de la Famille   Histoire

Biologie  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     Tutorat  &n= bsp;            = ;         Info

Physics        &= nbsp;         &= nbsp;   Leadership

Pre-Cal Math        &= nbsp;    Computer Systems      =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;

All ELA        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;           &= nbsp;   Français =             &nb= sp;

            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;                  &= nbsp;   Consumer Math

            =             &nb= sp;           Phys Ed

Senior 2         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          Art

Pre-Cal Math            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;                    &= nbsp;   Info

ELA        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Phys Ed       = ;           &= nbsp;   Consumer Math      &nb= sp;

Science        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         &= nbsp;   Géographie

Français

Senior 1         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          Art

Math        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             &= nbsp;   Science Hum

ELA        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Phys Ed

Science        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Etude de la Famille&n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;             <= /span>

            =             &nb= sp;           Comm= unication &n= bsp;      Français

9.EXAM PERCENTAGE OF FINAL MARK

Final exam values are: Sr. 1:           15% to 25%

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             Sr. 2:        &= nbsp; 20% to 30%

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             Sr. 3:        &= nbsp; 20% to 30%

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;           Sr. 4:          20% to 35%=

10.PROMOTION ON A SUB= JECT BASIS

Promotion will be on a subject basis. If a student “passes” a given subject, he/she may proceed to the next level in that subject in the following year. If he/she fai= ls a compulsory subject, he/she must repeat it.= If he/she fails an optional subject and needs it for a credit, he/she must either repeat that subject or take another one in its place.

11.&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATION

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        To be eligible to receive a graduation diploma and to participate in the Graduation exercises, a student must satisfy the requirements of the Depart= ment of Education and of the school. Recognition will be given at graduation to students obtaining distinction or honors in their courses.

12.&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;            OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

  &nbs= p;         One official statement of marks will be issued by the school to each student af= ter successful completion of Senior IV. Duplicate statements will be issued at a cost of $3.00 each.

9. EXAM PERCENTAGE OF FINAL MARK

Final exam values are: Sr. 1:           15% to 25%

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             Sr. 2:        &= nbsp; 20% to 30%

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             Sr. 3:        &= nbsp; 20% to 30%

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             Sr. 4:        &= nbsp; 20% to 35%

10. PROMOTION ON A SUBJECT BASIS

Promotion will be on a subject basis. If a student “passes” a given subject, he/she may proceed to the next level in that subject in the following year. If he/she fai= ls a compulsory subject, he/she must repeat it.= If he/she fails an optional subject and needs it for a credit, he/she must either repeat that subject or take another one in its place.

11.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATION<= /b>

  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        To be eligible to receive a graduation diploma and to participate in the Graduation exercises, a student must satisfy the requirements of the Depart= ment of Education and of the school. Recognition will be given at graduation to students obtaining distinction or honors in their courses.

12.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

  &nbs= p;         One official statement of marks will be issued by the school to each student af= ter successful completion of Senior IV. Duplicate statements will be issued at a cost of $3.00 each.

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