Student Handbook
2008-2009
Condor Elementary School
General Delivery
Condor, AB T0M 0P0
(403) 729-3868
Fax: 729-2230
email: condor@wrsd.ca
Mission Statement
Condor School is a learning environment that empowers students to succeed academically, physically, creatively, emotionally and socially.
Vision and Values
Condor School is committed to:
· implementing best practices for instruction and assessment
· celebrating individual and collective achievement
· promoting collaborative relationships within the extended community
· developing and demonstrating leadership roles within the school community
· leaders who establish high standards and expectations for staff and student success
· maintaining purposeful, open and interactive communication by building a foundation of trust
Modeling and promoting behaviors that:
· establish trust in the school community
· ensure students take ownership of and responsibility for their learning
· honor and support our programs
· instill tolerance and cooperation
· lead to life long learning
Every student has the right to:
Ψ a quiet, orderly workplace
Ψ freedom from aggression, both physical and mental
Ψ equality of opportunity in class and at play
Rules
Respect Self
1. Be prepared and on time for classes. Complete assignments and homework.
2. Wear appropriate clothing.
3. Practice self-control. eg. walk, no pushing, no hitting or fighting, no teasing or bullying.
4. Take care of personal belongings. eg. lockers and desks.
Respect Others
1. Take care of public property and equipment. Respect the property of others and clean up after yourself.
2. Obey people in authority all teachers and school employees.
3. Do not wear hats inside.
4. Be kind, helpful, thoughtful, and caring.
5. Teasing and bullying will not be tolerated.
ALL VISITORS MUST SIGN IN AND OUT OF THE SCHOOL AT THE OFFICE. IF A STUDENT IS BEING PICKED UP THEY MUST BE PAGED FROM THE OFFICE, AND SIGNED OUT AT THE OFFICE.
Awards
Awards will be held the morning of the last school day. Major awards are given for academic achievement, sportsmanship, progress, citizenship, and excellence in language arts. Certificates are given for high achievement in several areas.
Bus Rules
1. All students are under the immediate authority of the bus driver who enforces divisional bus rules and disciplines students.
2. Notes are required for bus drivers if you need to have your child ride on a bus other than their regular route, are remaining after school or when picking them up they must have a note or be signed out at the office.
3. Students may lose bus riding privileges for the following reasons:
§ Being loud and noisy
§ Being impudent or rude
§ Using profane language
§ Vandalizing the bus
§ Failing to sit in the assigned seat
§ Disobedience
§ Being out of the seat while the bus is moving
§ Fighting
Counseling
A School District counselor will be available to students one half day per week with the day yet to be determined. Staff are available on a daily basis to any students who require counseling. The Family/School Liaison has assigned days at the school where she may meet with students and work with families as needed. A Rainbows Program is available at the school as well.
Discipline
The school discipline policy.
Problematic Behaviour
Incomplete Assignments As required by the classroom teacher.
1. For Division I, a student may be required to miss an in-class activity while they complete unfinished work.
2. For Division II, a student may be sent to a workstation in the office, work room, or resource room.
3. If a Division I or II student does not complete the expected work then the Teacher will contact parents and work out an agreed upon schedule for completion.
Classroom Disruption, Unruly Behaviour, and Swearing
Step 1 Verbal warning and recording of warning.
Step 2 Verbal warning and a lunchtime detention with work.
Step 3 One-day detention all three breaks.
Step 4 One to three day in-school suspension with phone call to parents/guardian.
Step 5 Continuing problems result in loss of special privileges (field trips, track meets, sports teams) and possible school suspension.
Step 6 Out of school suspension up to three days.
· Steps 4 to 6 all must involve the office.
Willful Destruction of Property
Must be provable without a reasonable doubt.
Step 1 Restitution, plus a letter to parents/guardian.
Step 2 Restitution, one-week detention, a phone call to parents/guardian, plus loss of special privileges.
Physical Abuse
Must be provable and staff should try to determine aggressor.
1. In a fighting situation involving a loss of temper in which punches, kicks, pushing, or tripping are displayed, the combatants will be sent to the office. The Principal will take the details, phone parents/guardian, and assign punishment that is appropriate to each situation (taking into account the number of previous office visits).
2. The investigating teacher will deal with situations involving students picking on, or bullying others. This person may:
· assign guilt and punishment
· refer the students to the office
Monthly Assemblies
Our gymnasium assemblies will be held on the 4th Thursday each month. The period will start with #5 on the first month and then rotate through to period #7 then start back at 5 again. During this time recognition is given for Students of the Month, birthday celebrants, intramural excellence, and any other activities that occurred during the month. Draws are held for students with perfect attendance. Often there are special performances by our students. Parents are welcome to attend these assemblies.
Newsletters
The Condor Connection is distributed every week to each student. If you have an item for the newsletter the office must receive it no later than 9 a.m. on the day of the newsletter. Only non-profit groups, and community events will be advertised.
Phone
1. Students are allowed reasonable use of the school phone. Requests will be made to staff members and will be decided on a merit basis.
2. Parents are requested to phone for students only during break times if possible.
3. No student cell phones are allowed for use at school.
Report Cards
There will be two reporting periods throughout the year and a final one in June. All grades will receive report cards November 21, 2008, March 20, 2009, and June 26, 2009. Homeroom teachers will distribute report cards and they may NOT be picked up before those dates. Final report cards will not be released from the office until after the awards ceremony. Report cards not picked up will be mailed.
Smoke-Free Environment
Our school is a non-smoking area. We ask that you refrain from smoking if you are at Condor School. This is in accordance with the Wild Rose School Division #66 Smoke-Free Environment policy.
Student Dress
Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Students will be asked to change if they are wearing clothing that is deemed inappropriate (explicit t-shirts, clothing with spaghetti straps, short shorts/skirts shorter than finger tip length, belly shirts, etc.). Students in grades 5, 6 & 7 are expected to have a change of clothes for Phys. Ed. Class. All students must have a pair of inside shoes that are to be kept clean.
Snacks/Lunches
Students may have a snack at breaks. Lunch break is 15 minutes in length. Students must remain in classrooms for this time period. Those who are not finished eating during this time may sit and finish their lunch. Whatever time necessary will be given but students must be sitting and eating, not up and about the classroom.
Skating Rink
All student skaters require a helmet both for PE classes and free skating.
Skateboard/Scooter/Rollerblade Policy
Students will require helmets to use any of these on our grounds and may participate in these activities only in the designated area. Wrist, knee and elbow pads are encouraged.
Heelies Shoes
These shoes are not allowed in our school.
School Staff
Teachers and Teaching Assignments
Mr. Regan Long Principal
Mrs. Brenda Hall ECS
Mrs. Carol Kuhn Grade 1
Ms. Marie Rae Grade 2
Ms. Pat Spruyt Grade 3
Mrs. Tracy Carson Grade 4
Grade 5
Ms. Michelle Loyek Grade 6
Mr. Ian Murdoch Grade 7
Student Support Facilitator
Laurie Workun Elementary Councellor
Support Staff
Ms. Sherry Nixon Administrative Services II and Technology Facilitator Monday - Friday
Tammy Maki Administrative Services I
Cheryl Dezall Library Technician
Ms. Gem Boniface Teaching Assistant
Mrs. Tammy Maki Teaching Assistant
Mrs. Alana Merklin Teaching Assistant
Mrs. Judy Cochrane Teaching Assistant
Bus Drivers
Driver Route Bus No. Phone#
Marilyn Ouderkirk 32 32 722-2112
Lorraine Turchet 12 8 746-5497
James Hoeksema 29 15 722-2538
Marlene Wyzykoski 33 71 729-2128
Tanya Parada 34 69 746-3753
Fran Richardson 56 56 729-3857
Special Days
Sept. 2/08 First Day of School for Students
Sept. 9/08 School Pictures
Sept. 26/08 School Based Professional Development Day NO SCHOOL
October 10/08 NO SCHOOL
October 13/08 Thanksgiving Holiday, NO SCHOOL
October 31/08 Collaboration Day, All Staff NO SCHOOL
November 10/08 Day Acknowledging P/T Interviews NO SCHOOL
November 11/08 Remembrance Day NO SCHOOL
November 21/08 1st Report Card
Nov. 25 & 26/08 - (evenings) Parent-Teacher Interviews
November 28/08 Staff Development Day, All Staff NO SCHOOL
December 18/07 Christmas Concert evening
December 22, 2008 to January 2, 2009 - Christmas Break
January 5/09 First Day back after break
January 30/09 Professional Development Day NO SCHOOL
February 5 & 6/09 Teachers Convention NO SCHOOL
February 16/09 Family Day NO SCHOOL
March 6/09 Professional Development Day, All Staff NO SCHOOL
March 20/09 2nd Report Card
March 24 & 25/09 (evenings) Parent-Teacher Interviews
March 27/09 Day Acknowledging P/T Interviews NO SCHOOL
March 30 April 3/09 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
April 6/09 First Day back after Spring Break
April 10/09 Good Friday NO SCHOOL
April 13/09 Easter Monday NO SCHOOL
May 1/09 School Based Professional Development NO SCHOOL
May 15/09 NO SCHOOL
May 18/09 - Victoria Day- NO SCHOOL
June 19/09 NO Early Dismissal
June 26/09 Last Day for Students (Awards Day)
Bell Schedule
Monday to Thursday
8:35 a.m.: First Bell
8:35 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.: 10 min. Read
8:45 a.m. 9:25 a.m. Period 1
9:25 a.m. 10:05 a.m. Period 2
10:05 a.m.: Start of Morning Recess
10:20 a.m.: End of Morning Recess
10:20 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Period 3
11:00 a.m. 11:40 a.m. Period 4
11:40 a.m. Start of Lunch
11:55 a.m. End of Lunch
11:55 a.m.: Start of Noon Recess
12:30 p.m.: End of Noon Recess
12:30 p.m. 1:10 p.m. Period 5
1:10 p.m. 1:50 p.m. Period 6
1:50 p.m.: Start of Afternoon Recess
2:00 p.m.: End of Afternoon Recess
2:00 p.m. 2:40 p.m. Period 7
2:40 p. m. 3:20 p.m. Period 8
3:20 p.m. Final Dismissal Bell
Friday
8:35 a.m.: First Bell
8:35 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.: 10 min. Read
8:45 a.m. 9:25 a.m. Period 1
9:25 a.m. 10:05 a.m. Period 2
10:05 a.m.: Start of Morning Recess
10:20 a.m.: End of Morning Recess
10:20 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Period 3
11:00 a.m. 11:40 a.m. Period 4
11:40 a.m. Start of Lunch
11:55 a.m. End of Lunch
11:55 p.m.: Start of Noon Recess
12:30 p.m.: End of Noon Recess
12:30 p.m. 1:10 p.m. Period 5
1:10 p.m. 1:50 p.m. Period 6
1:50 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 10 min. Read
2:00 p.m. 2:10 p.m. Clean-up
2:10 p.m. Final Dismissal Bell
This bell schedule is subject to change. New times will be printed in the Condor School Newsletter.
Condor School Floor Plan