Holy Cross 2009-2010 Agenda
To live in Christ; to love as Christ — such is the basis of our faith, indeed, the foundation of the Holy Cross community. Rooted in the Word of God, Holy Cross recongnizes that it is only in cooperating with the Spirit’s challenge to a deepened conversion that individual potentials can be realized. This conversion enables the formation of a community increasingly committed to the difficult task of advancing God’s Kingdom in a culture that is often hostile. Moreover, Holy Cross acknowledges its relationship and responsibilites toward the total human community.
Our message to each other is simple and clear; God loves us and Christ is alive in us. This is a compelling reality. It allows us to celebrate, as a Church, the gift that is Creation and to declare, as a Church, that God is love.
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Ms. Terri Daniel, Mr. Paul Walsh, and Ms. Lucy Teves
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Welcome to a new school year at Holy Cross and the opportunity to start afresh. The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time. Thank you for choosing to attend and become a member of the Holy Cross community. At HC, we are committed to providing quality Catholic Education which serves the academic, social, physical, including athletic, and spiritual development needs of all our students. As a Catholic community the ideals of Jesus are both taught and witnessed, community members are respectful and appreciative of each other’s gifts and challenged to live the Christian ideal. As a community we will: proclaim the Good News of Christ; uphold the value of family; stress the integration of the spiritual, intellectual and moral development of the total person, and; emphasize gospel values.
All members of our community are to familiarize and review the Holy Cross policies, procedures and daily routines outlined in pages to follow. Our policies and practices have been established over a period of years to ensure that we are able to provide a safe, orderly and stimulating learning environment. Our Catholic Code of Conduct outlines the responsibilities and expectations for all members of our community to create an environment, where the nurturing of a sense of self-worth, self discipline and a respect for others is emphasized.
Time management is a key to success. You can better organize yourself by using the calendar and information provided to plan for success. The calendar section of the agenda provides information and dates for the wide range of events at Holy Cross. Plan to become fully involved in the life of the school, by seeking out the opportunities provided for you. Make the most of your high school years by being involved as a Crusader. Join a club, try out for a team, participate in a Grade Retreat, sign up for a Field Trip, attend school sponsored events or performances to make the most of your high school years at Holy Cross.
Our wish for you is that you experience success this school year, get involved and make your years as a Crusader successful. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, the staff, faculty and all the members of our school community throughout the school year. We promise that we will strive to challenge you to think, to examine, to listen, to speak out, to stand and to act in the spirit of the Gospel teachings of Jesus.
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Welcome from the Pastoral Services
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The Holy Cross Pastoral Team, including Mr. Chris Forster and Fr. René Labelle - Not pictured are Mr. Andrew Michalski (Acting Head of Religion Department) and Mrs. Jenni Melo Jordan (Head of Religion Department)
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Our Holy Cross Community is built upon the teachings of our Catholic faith. It is a school which provides opportunities for staff and students to come to know Christ and to grow in their faith. Our theme for the coming year, “Christ: the Light of the World”, reminds us of our call as Catholics to take Christ’s love out into the world. Each of us has gifts that God has given us, not just to benefit ourselves, but the wider community. During the coming year, we will be encouraged to discover our gifts and to find ways in which individually and collectively we can share the light of Christ with others. It is my heartfelt wish and prayer that each of our students will be blessed through their involvements here at Holy Cross.
Chris Forster, Coordinator of Pastoral Services
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Chaplain’s Message
It is my deepest prayer and hope that our young people will have a yearning for Christ to be the centre of their lives. We are surrounded by the many attractions of a changing world. We need a solid foundation as a starting point in our lives. Here at Holy Cross we emphasize the Catholic traditions so that the students will deepen their knowledge of God and build a personal relationship with Jesus. Through the sacraments of the Church, especially the Eucharist, we will be able to accomplish this prayerful hope.
In Christ,
Father René Labelle, Chaplain
Crusaders In Community Service
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Front Row (L – R): Manju Mathew, Arielle Bissette, Mary Leake, Bea Van Herpt Middle Row (L - R): Adriana Greek, Jessica Pemberton, Laura Petrunka, Jessica Shannon Back Row (L - R): Mr. Chris Forster, Tiara Bromsfield, Grace Iori, Brooke Funnell, Isaac Gazendam, Rachel Arnold, Virginia Lott, Kelsey Kirbyson
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There are many ways for you to participate in school life at Holy Cross. Our Crusaders In Community Service Student Club (C.I.C.S.) will be planning Food Drives and Charitable Collections throughout the year, and we encourage you to join us in our efforts to help the less fortunate in a spirit of Justice and Christian love. Put your faith into action by helping others.
Community Masses and Liturgies
This Catholic/Christian community celebrates important events in the religious calendar through various liturgical celebrations. All students are required to attend and to be respectful. All students are expected to participate to the degree they are able. Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend.
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Morning Offering
Heavenly Father, I offer You all my prayers, works, and sufferings as I begin this new day. Help me to be kind, unselfish and true, helping others and being like You. In all that I do, from morning until night, stay by my side, and guide me to do the right thing. Amen.
In Times of Anxiety or Stress
Lord God, I put my trust in you this day. You promised to be close to us when things get difficult. Reveal your love for me through this time of anxiety. Reassure me that your plans for me are for peace, wholeness and joy. Help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I together can’t handle. Amen.
Grace Before Meals
Bless us Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive, from your goodness, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Students’ Council Mission Statement
Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year at Holy Cross. We traditionally begin our year with many activities to welcome back all students and staff. We encourage everyone in the Holy Cross community to join in a spirit of renewal and commitment to Crusader Pride! Whether you are returning or new, we welcome you and hope that you have an exciting and rewarding year at Holy Cross. If you want to learn more about the activities of the Students’ Council, please feel free to contact any of the members, or stop by our office in Room 232, at the top of the stairs.
Students’ Council is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of community involvement and school spirit. We strive to assume the role of leadership and be a positive example for students to act in a Catholic way.
The Students’ Council represents the interests of everyone enrolled in our school and as such, supports the many student activities that occur on a daily basis. This of course, involves a substantial financial commitment and monies raised come from fund-raising activities and the sale of compulsory student identification cards. These cards identify you as a member of the Holy Cross Community and are compulsory for all students. They are also required for admittance to school dances. With your help, the upcoming school year will be a rewarding one, both academically, socially and spiritually. We look forward to seeing you in September.
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L - R: Mark DeSousa (Secretary), Julia Allen (Senior Girl), Jordan Reda (Treasurer), Erica Pascoal (Head Girl), Sam Hume (Head Boy), Kaitlyn Barbosa (Communications Officer), Nick Vidotto (Senior Boy) |
Click here to meet the 2008-2009 Holy Cross Student Council.
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Holy Cross Student Responsibilities
The intention of our Catholic Code of Conduct is to provide a safe and effective learning environment for all students, faculty and staff. In addition, the code emphasizes the nurturing of a sense of self-worth and self discipline, as reflected in The Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board’s Policies, Regulations and Procedures. In order to create a safe and effective teaching and learning environment and an atmosphere conducive to the development of our Christian community, it is the students’ responsibility to:
- Attend school prepared, appropriately dressed, on time, ready to learn;
- Willingly participate in all class activities;
- Complete assignments on time;
- Ask permission to leave the classroom for any reason;
- Show respect for themselves, for others and for all school staff;
- Participate in all religious activities and spiritual exercises;
- Support and participate in school activities;
- Adhere to the school uniform policy;
- Demonstrate exemplary behaviour while on any school trip or function;
- Use language appropriate to a Christian community;
- Care for textbooks and equipment;
- Leave classrooms, cafeteria and building neat and tidy;
- Respect the personal property of others;
- Respect our environment (ecological responsibility)
- Model Christian values;
- Refrain from bringing anything to school that may compromise safety;
- Exercise self-discipline, following the established rules and accepting responsibility for his/her actions.
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Holy Cross Parent Responsibilities
Parents play an important role in the education of their teenagers and have a responsibility to support the efforts of school authorities in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students by:
Attending to their teenager’s physical, spiritual & emotional well-being;
Showing an active interest in their teenager’s school work & progress;
- Communicating regularly with the school;
- Helping their teenager to be neat, appropriately dressed and prepared for school;
- Ensuring that their teenager attends school regularly and on time;
- Promptly reporting to the school their child’s absence or late arrival;
- Becoming familiar with the school’s Catholic Code of Conduct & school rules;
- Encouraging and assisting their teenager’s in following the rules of behaviour;
- Assisting & supporting school authorities in disciplinary issues.
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Assessment and Evaluation Policy
Assessment and evaluation are part of the total learning process, which requires learners to assume responsibility for their own progress. Assessment and Evaluation are require in order to communicate progress and achievement to students, parents or guardians, and other institutions.
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Assessment is the ongoing process of gathering evidence about student learning and achievement using a variety of sources such as presentations, assignments, demonstrations, projects, performances and tests. Assessment can be diagnostic, formative or summative.
Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of a variety of student work and assigning a value to represent that quality.
Grading is the assigning of a number or letter to be placed on the report card at the end of a period of time as a summary statement of student performance.
Culminating Activity is a task that incorporates many curriculum expectations, which can occur over an extended period of time and provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate their achievement of expectations outlined in the Ministry of Education documents.
Diagnostic refers to an assessment that takes place before instruction begins in order to determine the status of students in relation to curriculum expectations.
Formative refers to the ongoing collection of information throughout the semester used to identify student strengths and to address weaknesses. This assessment is used to guide and improve student progress.
Summative refers to an evaluation, which determines student achievement at the end of a unit, course, term, semester or year. It is the process teachers employ to make formal judgments about student achievement to be used in reporting results in relation to curriculum expectations.
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Holy Cross Late Policy
For major summative assignments and tasks, the teacher sets a Due Date and a Closure Date. It is the clear expectation that students will hand in all assignments on the date due. In the occasional circumstance where a student is unable to submit a major culminating assignment on the date due, the student must discuss this matter with his or her teacher at the earliest possible date. The purpose of the three-day window of opportunity allows for a mechanism to deal with issues and still get the assignment in without penalty. Summative assignments recorded as zero will be taken into consideration to determine the final grade.
Students can expect the following:
- assignments submitted on the date due will be collected (e.g. Monday);
- submissions one school day after due date will be collected (e.g. Tuesday);
- assignments handed in two school days late will be collected (e.g. Wednesday);
- three school days late will receive a 5 % mark deduction (e.g. Thursday);
- and four school days after the original date will be the ultimate deadline with a 10 % mark deduction, after which time there will be no further opportunities to hand in the assignment (e.g. Friday).
Student achievement will be assessed and evaluated in relation to the four achievement categories:
- Knowledge/Understanding
- Thinking
- Communication
- Application
Teachers will use a variety of assessment and evaluation methods to develop as accurate a measurement of student achievement as possible. The Report Card will indicate a percentage grade.
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Also factored into the determination of a student’s achievement are the five learning skills determined by the Ministry of Education and Training:
• Works Independently
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Work Habits
• Initiative
The demonstration of each of these skills is reflected on the Report Card by “E” for Excellent, “G” for Good, “S” for Satisfactory, or “N” for Needs Improvement. Development of these skills is essential for the overall academic success of the student.
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Community Service and Graduation
Christian community service is not meant to be a chore. Instead, we invite you to see servicing others as a privilege – something that gives you a good feeling, boosts your self-esteem and makes you more aware of your own good fortune. To that end, we invite you to carefully consider your Christian service project and to complete it with a positive attitude. The Ontario Secondary School diploma requirements expect you, the student, to locate a worthy area for service within the community and to complete 40 hours as a prerequisite to graduation. We support this project because it encourages you to have a deeper understanding of the Christian call to service and to live out this call by participating in various forms of community outreach for the sake of your own personal growth and supporting and strengthening the community.
The graduation ceremony for this year’s graduating class will be held on Tuesday, June 29th beginning at 7:00 pm here at the school. All graduating students are asked to please mark this date on their calendar.
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Academic dishonesty and plagiarism run contrary to the gospel messages. As members of the Holy Cross community, we are called to uphold the gospel values in our daily lives. The Catholic Graduate Expectations (1999) developed by the Institute for Catholic Education call upon students to:
• present information and ideas clearly and honestly with sensitivity to others;
• achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and support these qualities in the work of others;
• act morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions
Holy Cross has adopted the definition provided by Queen’s University, Kingston for academic dishonesty. Queen’s University Policy on Academic Dishonesty (1989) states:
Academic dishonesty includes plagiarism as well as any deliberate attempt to gain advantage. Dishonest practices include fabrication of data, cheating, or uttering by a student of false statements relating to academic work.
Plagiarism means presenting work done (in whole or in part) by someone else as if it were one’s own.
Plagiarism should be distinguished from co-operation and collaboration. Often, students may be permitted or expected to work on assignments collectively, and to present the results collectively or separately. This is not a problem so long as it is clearly understood whose work is being presented, for example, by way of formal acknowledgement or by foot-noting.
The penalty for academic dishonesty will result in a loss of credit for work. This policy will be incorporated into the Code of Conduct which is distributed to students and posted on the website. It will be part of every course of study and course outline distributed to students. Each teacher will address this policy with students at the start of a course and the policy will be referenced on all formal assignments. The policy will be posted in all classrooms.
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Students, in particular new students entering grade 9, are strongly encouraged to get involved in the athletic program at Holy Cross. Athletics offer students an opportunity to enrich their educational development, while promoting an overall feeling of camraderie and school spirit. According to Holy Cross, EOSSAA, and OFSAA regulations, in order to be eligible for extra-curricular athletics at Holy Cross there are certain standards that must be maintained. The KASSAA website - www.kassaa.ca, the EOSSAA website- www.sgdhs.ca/eossaa2004/ and the OFSAA website www.ofsaa.on.ca are an excellent resource for schedules, league rules, eligibility issues and any general information regarding high school sports. Students may also get involved by becoming a team manager or a minor official. It is important that any student who wants to become involved has the opportunity.
Information regarding teams can be obtained through a number of mediums including school announcements, posters, our school’s athletic web site – www.alcdsb.on.ca~hcssa, local newspapers and the KASSAA web site – www.kassaa.ca.
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At Holy Cross we are very concerned that all students realize their full potential. Our direct expectation is that students attend all of their classes in uniform and complete work that is assigned. We will make every effort to keep parents aware of any problems with respect to attendance as it relates to their child. Parents can expect contact by the Attendance Secretary and/or Administration to verify student absences. Teachers will contact parents about learning issues related to attendance. At Holy Cross we are very concerned with ensuring that no student is unsuccessful as a result of irregular attendance.
In order to accomplish this goal, the following procedures will be followed:
- Attendance will be taken during each class. All student absences will be checked. If you know that your child is going to be away, please call the Attendance Office at 613- 384-1355. Otherwise, the Attendance Secretary or Administration will be contacting you at your home or your place of business. If no call has been received from the parent, the student must bring a note the next day explaining their absence. If they fail or forget to do so, the student may be assigned Study Hall time.
- All students who are absent from school or any class during the day who cannot satisfactorily account for their absence (normally by bringing a note signed by their parent, guardian or a doctor’s certificate) will be required to make up missed time by attending Study Hall during the first half of lunch.
- If a student misses a study hall session to which they have been assigned without a satisfactory excuse, they meet with an administrator. Subsequent failure to attend study hall or ongoing problems of irregular attendance will be dealt with in a progressively more serious manner, which will most likely include suspension after consultation with parents/guardians.
Expectations for students 18 and over are the same as for all students in terms if rules and regulations. Students 18 years of age and older may provide their own notes detailing suitable reasons for absence at the time of signing in and signing out.
With respect to students who are 18, schools are obligated to conform to The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (1999) which means the school cannot share with parents/guardians any aspect of the student’s activity, including marks, attendance, etc. without the written consent of the student. We at Holy Cross believe that parents do want to be involved in their children’s education. Parents may encourage their sons or daughters who are 18 years of age to provide this written consent to the school on the forms provided in Student Services.
Students must attend all classes. If a class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to complete missed assignments and tests by discussing this with teachers immediately upon their return to school.
Our staff believes that discipline is a process that encourages students to act in a responsible and self-directed manner. The following actions or combination of actions may be used in any appropriate order when dealing with inappropriate behaviours.
- Information interview with student
- Formal interview with student
- Parental involvement: phone call, correspondence, interview
- Involvement of school support team
- Peer counseling
- Detention of the student
- Removal of the student from the classroom to an alternate supervised setting within the school
- Referral to our Student Success team
- Withholding of a course credit because of non-attendance
- Removal of privileges to attend school-related functions, extra-curricular and/or co-curricular programs
- Utilization of a behavioural, attendance or performance contract
- Request for student to make restitution
- Involvement of, or referral to, outside agencies (e.g. Children’s Aid Officer, law enforcement officer)
- Temporary withdrawal
- Suspension as set out in the Education Act and Board Policy, Regulations and Procedures
- Expulsion under the Education Act, and Board Policy, Regulations and Procedures
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The cafeteria is a facility we all use. Please do your part in keeping it a clean and pleasant place to be. Garbage must be placed in the proper receptacles when the student is finished lunch or anytime the cafeteria is used. The cafeteria provides a variety of lunches each day for students. Students may purchase milk, juice, sandwiches, hot meals, salads, pizza, soup, etc…, as well as a daily special.
While in the cafeteria, students will be in full uniform; clear any table they use and recycle or put trash in the appropriate receptacles; assist in keeping the cafeteria tidy; and, respect the stage as well as any other areas where student work is displayed.
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Code of Conduct (adapted from the Ontario Schools Code of Conduct)
Introduction
Holy Cross is a place that promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment.
All participants involved in our Catholic school system- students, parents or guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff members— are included in this Code of Conduct whether they are on school property, on school buses, at school-authorized events or other school related activities. As members of a Catholic school community, we are called to a way of life which is Christ-like and inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is expected that all members will put into daily practice the precepts of the Catholic Church.
- All members of the school community are to be treated with respect and dignity, especially persons in positions of authority.
- Responsible citizenship involves appropriate participation in the civic life of the school community. Active and engaged citizens are aware of their rights, but more importantly, they accept responsibility for protecting their rights and the rights of others.
- Members of the school community are expected to use non-violent means to resolve conflict. Physically aggressive behaviour is not a responsible way to interact with others.
- The possession, use, or threatened use of any object to injure another person endangers the safety of oneself and others.
- Alcohol and illegal drugs are addictive and present a health hazard. Holy Cross will work cooperatively with police, drug and alcohol agencies to promote prevention strategies and, where necessary, respond to school members who are in possession of, or under the influence of, alcohol or illegal drugs.
- Insults, disrespect, and other hurtful acts disrupt learning and teaching in a school ommunity. Members of the school community have a responsibility to maintain an environment where conflict and difference can be addressed in a manner characterized by respect and civility.
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Standards of Behaviour- Respect, civility and responsible citizenship
All members of the Holy Cross Community must:
- respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws;
- demonstrate honesty and integrity;
- respect differences in people, their ideas and opinions;
- treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is disagreement;
- respect and treat others fairly, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability;
- respect the rights of others;
- show proper care and regard for school property and for the property of others;
- take appropriate measures to help those in need;
- respect persons who are in a position of authority;
- respect the need of others to work in an environment of learning and teaching.
For the second consecutive year, there will not be a “smoking area” at Holy Cross. Holy Cross is fully committed to the health and well-being of our community. As such, all students are prohibited from smoking on or off school grounds throughout the school day. The school and the KFLA Health Unit will also offer smoking cessation program early in the school year. Students will face suspension and a system of progressive discipline for failure to comply with the school’s expectation. Students caught smoking on school grounds may face a fine from the Public Health Unit. Students are not allowed to gather at the end of the path across the street from the school. Such gatherings have resulted in litter, a lessening of school-community relationships, and an increase in behaviour contrary to the Code of Conduct.
Restorative Justice
In some cases where interpersonal conflict is involved or perhaps there has been material damage, the school (and all parties involved) may agree at a Restorative Justice approach. Restorative Justice is a philosophy that supports the idea that when a wrong is committed in a community, the incident needs to be dealt with by those directly affected. This is so harm is acknowledged and all people involved can begin working toward rebuilding relationship and community integrity. Restorative Justice would be at the discretion of the school’s administration team. All parties must agree to the process in order for it to proceed.
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Safe Schools Team
Every high school in Ontario is mandated to have a Safe Schools Team, comprised of staff members and students. The mandate of the team is to help in educating students about all forms of bullying and promoting healthy social interactions. Research shows that students must be involved in the discussion surrounding bullying and that the best means of promoting positive interactions comes from peer to peer influence. Staff advisors for 2009 – 2010 includeTerri Daniel, Chris Forster and at least one teacher representative.
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Anti-Bullying Initiative
The Ministry of Education defines bullying as: “ a form of repeated, persistent and aggressive behaviour that is directed at an individual or individuals that is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) fear and distress and/or harm to another person’s body, feelings, self-esteem, or reputation. Bullying occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived power imbalance.” Students may attain or maintain power over others in the school through real or perceived differences. Some areas of difference may be size, strength, age, intelligence, economic status, social status, solidarity of peer group, religion, ethnicity, disability, need for special education, sexual orientation, family circumstances, gender, and race. Bullying is a dynamic of unhealthy interaction that can take many forms. It can be physical (e.g. hitting, pushing, tripping), verbal (e.g. name calling, mocking, or making sexist, racist, or homophobic comments), or social (e.g. excluding others from a group, spreading gossip, or rumours). It may also occur through the use of technology (e.g. spreading rumours, images, or hurtful comments through the use of e-mail, cellphones, text messaging, Internet websites, social networking forums or other technology).
At Holy Cross, we will not tolerate any form of bullying and have worked in collaboration with our parent partners and with anti-bullying researchers at Queen’s University to provide all of our students with the compassion and self-confidence to prevent occurrences of bullying and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to react when they or their friends are confronted by bullies. An exciting initiative includes training students to lead the anti-bullying initiative themselves. Research shows that more than one-half the time, bullying stops within 10 seconds of a bystander stepping in to help.
Failure to Maintain Code of Conduct
The failure to maintain the Code of
Conduct will result in action by the school staff. The philosophy of Holy
Cross is to begin with measures of support and encouragement and to resort
to corrective measures if these forms of encouragement fail. Some possible
courses of action (not in any specific order) are:
Formative Intervention:
- a meeting between the student and staff member
- contact between the teacher and the student’s parents/guardian
- a referral of the student to the vice-principal and/or principal
- a conference of the parents/guardians, school personel (administration, teachers, counsellors)
- a referral via parents/guardians to outside agencies
- a referral following parents/guardian consultation to legal authorities
Corrective Measures:
- all forms of encouragement and counsel
- detention or Study Hall
- withdrawal from class
- removal of privileges (use of cafeteria, membership in clubs or teams, participation in school trips)
- imposition of a performance contract upon a student
- services around the school (eg. grounds maintenance, cafeteria duty)
- suspension
- repayment for damaged property
- criminal charges
- expulsion
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The use of cell phones should primarily be used in emergency situations and should not interfere with student learning and individual privacy. According to the Safe Schools Act, photographs can not be taken without consent of the individual being photographed. Cell phones may not be used and must be powered off (not on silent or vibrate) while a student is in the classroom or during school-sponsored activities during the regular instructional day, such as school Masses, exams, or student assemblies. Students may use their cell phones only in the cafeteria and the student commons before and after school hours and during the lunch hour and student spares. A cell phone that disrupts class or a student assembly will be taken by the teacher, given to the administration and returned at the end of the day. A second violation will result in the phone being taken for the day and returned to the parent the next day. Additional disruptions may result in suspension.
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Detentions are assigned by the Principal and the Vice-principals for infractions of school rules. Detentions will be served during lunchtime from 11:15 – 11:40 in Room 206. Students who are late for detention, according to school time, will not be allowed in the detention room and will be considered truant from detention and dealt with accordingly. Detentions are given for chronic lateness, dress code violations and major discipline infractions. Teachers may assign their own detentions to be served with that particular teacher.
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MP3 Players / Other Electronic Gadgets
MP3 players are not to be used in class, unless the student’s IEP indicates a need for and the teacher deems it to be an appropriate time for its use. If students are noncompliant, please the student will be sent to the office with the device. If confiscation of the device becomes necessary, administration will store in a central, secure location, until parents are able to retrieve the device. Students are also advised that the changerooms are not a good location to leave valuables. Holy Cross cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Going Green at Holy Cross
Holy Cross has recently become a certified Ontario EcoSchool, at the Silver Level. The environmental club (Green Team) was created in the fall of 2006 with a mission to reduce the school’s environmental impact and to educate the student body on environmental issues. The school has a recycling program that involves classroom and hallway collection of paper, plastic bottles, and pop cans. Students from several classes are in charge of the collection. All of our aluminum cans are donated to ‘Habitat for Humanity’ for their home building projects. Look for information regarding our activities in the ‘Eco-corner’ section of the newsletter. All students are encouraged to get involved in our green efforts. Go Green!
All students are expected to be on time for period one and each subject class. Punctuality demonstrates consideration and respect for others. If you are late you interrupt the classroom learning environment, inconvenience the teacher and class causing unnecessary additional work for all. Sometimes lateness is unavoidable and may be excused. However, students who are repeatedly late will be subject to the discipline policy of the school. Study Halls (lunch period detentions) or suspension from the school may occur.
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All students in grade 9, 10, and 11 will carry a full course load which is 4 credits per semester. Students in grade 12 who have a minimum of 24 credits may elect to have a spare in each semester.
If a student withdraws from a Grade 12 course within 5 instructional days following the issue of the mid-semester report card, the withdraw will not be shown on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).
Withdraw after this time will result in a record of the withdraw on the OST and the percentage grade at the time of the withdrawal. Grade 12 students will not be permitted to withdraw until the week following the mid-semester reporting date in each semester.
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- Guest passes will be on sale for $2.00 on Tuesday or Wednesday dthe week of a dance. Students will be notified through morning announcements regarding where and when the sign-in session will take place. There will be one guest per sponsor. No one will be permitted to sign in on the night of the dance. A maximum of 50 sign-ins will be permitted. No additional guests after this point will be signed in.
- Only students with a current student card at the door will gain admittance.
- Dances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will end at 11:00 p.m. The doors will remain open until 8:30 p.m. unless the capacity of 400 persons has been reached, in which case no additional participants will be admitted.
- All students will have their clothing and/or belongings searched before being admitted to a dance.
- There will be a mandatory coat check at the main entrance for all students and guests. All coats, jackets, bags, etc. must be left at the coat check.
- The dress code will be that of any non-uniform day.
- Anyone leaving the dance will not be allowed re-entry.
- Students’ Council and Admistration reserve the right to refuse entry or eject any individual whose behaviour is considered disruptive. This includes anyone found in a restricted area of the school.
- Any individual in the possession of, or under the influence of an illegal substance, will be detained until a parent or guardian arrives, will be subject to a minimum of a three day suspension, will attend at least two sessions of KAIROS counselling at the school, not be allowed to attend Holy Cross dances for one year, and may face legal charges.
- Some dancing trends evident in music videos are inappropriate demonstrations of our Catholic values. Students are to show respect for themselves and others while dancing. Grinding, dancing back to front with body contact, is unacceptable.
- Students may be subjected to a breathalizer test conducted by the Principal or Vice-Principal
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Tests, assignments and projects are a regular part of our evaluation process. Students who are absent for tests or due dates or any assignment, will be required to provide documentation explaining the absence. Students may still be required to complete a missed test/assignment in order to assess their understanding of the work. Under Secondary School reform, finals/summative evaluations occur towards the end of a course and may take the form of an exam, performance, essay, lab, presentation, and/or other method of evaluation suitable to the course content.
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Grade 9 Assessment of Mathmatics
All grade nine students taking applied or academic level math across the province must write this assessment, which is based on the new mathematics curriculum implemented in September 1999.
Certain components of this provincial assessment will be counted as the student’s summative evaluation for their math course.
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All students beginning their second year of secondary school and working towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma will be required to successfully complete the test as a diploma requirement. This year’s Literacy Test will take place on Thursday, April 8th. Senior students who are not writing the test will have an independent study day on April 8th.
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The number of hours that an individual student may spend upon homework will vary, depending upon study periods available in your daily schedule and the type of course that you are taking. Take for granted, however, that you will require more study time as you progress from grade to grade. We advise Grade 9 students to schedule one hour each weeknight for home study, and to increase that schedule up to three hours in Grade 12. It is advised to increase home study time prior to and during exams.
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All students are expected to act in a responsible, mature manner showing respect for themselves and others. Obscenity, profanity and swearing are never acceptable and may result in suspension. Students are reminded to maintain proper language standards in the hallways and common areas, in particular.
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Litter has become a problem in the halls, cafeteria and on the school grounds along with the neighbourhood. This litter problem can and should be completely eliminated if each student accepts responsibility for keeping the school and surrounding neighbourhood clean and pleasant.
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All users of the school’s Internet service are bound by the Board’s Appropriate Use Policy, which is available in full in the library (main desk). Following are some of the statements from the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board’s “Student Acceptable Computer Use Agreement”:
- My network access is for personal education purposes only, including research, intellectual exchanges, educational projects...
- Commercial (for profit) and recreational (game-playing) use of the network is not permitted.
- I will not try to obtain system privileges to which I am not entitled.
- I will not share my login and password with others, nor attempt to learn or use logins and passwords which are not my own.
- At any time during my use of the internet I am willing to explain to a supervisor or teacher my activities, and for what purpose I am accessing files
- High priority for internet use is for the purpose of library research and school assignments. E-mail may be used only to send and access research articles from electronic databases.
- Social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace, Piczo,
livejournal, ICQ and MSN Messenger, are prohibited at Holy Cross.
Search engines: The following search engines are EXCELLENT for school assignments:
http://www.google.com or http://www.ask.com
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Librarian Mr. M Cortis and Miss
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The Library offers a full range of printed and electronic
resources to Holy Cross students and staff. Students visit with their
classes for special sessions on developing research skills and learning
how to use resources. The Library also has large group and quiet study
areas. Mr. Cortis and Miss. Pryal are the Teacher/Librarians on staff
in 2009/2010. Please make sure you ask questions about your Library needs.
Here is an important resource you should know about: Info-Trac, the subscription
service for magazines, encyclopaedias and newspapers. ONLY YOU as a Holy
Cross student can access this amazing resource, both at school and from
home. Try it today! The web address is: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/cool_holycrossca
Password: bivluih
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Lockers
will be assigned in alphabetical order for this school year. The student’s
locker number appears on their time table. As lockers are the property
of the school, in no way are they to be defaced or damaged in any way.
Students are not to write on any part of the locker. Students
may use only approved Masterlock padlocks with keyed backs sold through
Holy
Cross. Lockers may be searched by school administration when necessary. Personal property posted in a locker must be in good taste. Material
deemed to be inappropriate by staff members will be removed. Students
will be responsible for damage to lockers where due care could have prevented
it.
Students will not share lockers with other students and should not
share locker combinations with anyone. Student lockers are vulnerable
to break-in and theft if lockers and combinations are shared. To ensure
that a lock is secure, the owner should spin the dial and tug on the
lock. Large sums of money and other valuables such as MP3 players,
gameboys, etc. should never be kept in lockers. These items should be
left at home.
Theft from a locker or any other area should be reported to the Main
Office where students will be asked to complete a report. Under no
circumstance will Holy Cross or the Algonquin and Lakeshore CDSB assume
any financial
responsibility for items that go missing from lockers or any other
location in the school.
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Students parking is only available in the west parking lot. Cars are to be parked between the lines. Parking is not permitted anywhere on the property except in designated areas. Fire routes and bus zones must be kept clear of vehicles at all times. Handicapped parking is available in the south parking lot, adjacent to the rear entrance and the student parking lot, as marked.
Vehicles parked on school property are not to be used as gathering points for students. Students are not permitted to remain in parked vehicles or loiter in the parking lot. Vehicles are not to be used for “joyriding” on school property at any time. Actions which jeopardize the safety of students, staff, or visitors to our property may result in suspension of parking privileges and/or suspension. In accordance with a Kingston by-law, and our moral obligation to the environment, cars awaiting students should be turned off rather than idling their engines.
Unauthorized or improper parking will result in fines and/or towing of vehicles at the owner’s expense.
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Rollerblades and skateboards
Rollerblades, skateboards, and heelies are not permitted anywhere on school property, inside or out. Such items may be confiscated, and held in the main office to be claimed at the end of the day.
Grade 9 Students:
Parents of students in Grade 9 are asked to write one
cheque for $85.00 payable to Holy Cross Students' Council. Included in
this fee are the following: Holy Cross Agenda, Students' Council ID Card,
School Lock for lockers, Grade 9 French Cahier, Holy Cross T-Shirt, two
Twoonie for Non-Uni Days in support of Cancer Research, and a personalized
copy of the Award Winning Holy Cross Yearbook.
Grade 10-12 Students:
For students in Grades 10-12 the fee is $66.00 reflecting
the lack of need of a French Cahier and school lock.
Grade 12 Graduating Students:
For Grade 12 students who plan to graduate this year,
the fee is $101.00, which includes the 2009 Graduation Fee.
Students are to pay this fee, by cheque payable to Holy Cross, when they pick up their textbooks. For parents with more than one child at Holy Cross, a reduction of $4.00 per additional child is available.
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- Each student leaves a $100.00 deposit cheque at the beginning of the school year. At that time, s/he receives a new green Library/Textbook card (Grade 9 and new students), or has their old card validated (existing students). Replacement for lost cards is $5.00.
- Students may then sign out, free of charge, all textbooks needed for the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to take good care of these books, AND to return each book (by barcode, found on the back of each text) in good condition at the end of the semester.
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Textbook Pick-Up Schedule 2009/2010
- Tuesday, August 25 (Grade 9 pick-up 09:00-15:00)
- Wednesday, August 26 (09:00-15:00)
- Thursday, August 27 (09:00-15:00 and 18:00 - 21:00)
- Once school begins: Before and after classes, as well as at lunch.
- Textbook Return/Pick-up (January-February 2010):
- Textbooks may be returned starting on the first day of exams. After the last day of exams, distribution of textbooks for Semester 2 will begin. The textbook office will be open (08:00-15:00) each day the school is open, then again, once classes resume, before and after classes, as well as at lunch.
- Holy Cross begins accepting returned textbooks on the first day of exams and continue until the last day the school is open in June.
- June 15-28, 2010 – deposit cheques are returned to students whose Library and textbook records are clear.
- June 30, 2010 - deposit cheques are cashed for unreturned or
damaged books.
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Students are to wear the Holy Cross uniform at all times during the school day, including the lunch hour and during spare periods. Uniforms may be purchased at the school in early April and July from Halpern’s, our new supplier.
The uniform provides many advantages to our students, including safety, pride, and equal status. All of our students are dressed identically so that our staff can easily identify any person who does not belong in our building. Our students who wear their uniform proudly definitely experience feelings of belonging to a larger group. Our uniform allows our students to be on equal footing, as family income is not transparent. Our students are more easily able to concentrate on their classroom activities as various attire is not an obstacle for learning.
The fall/winter uniform is in effect from September to June.
Acceptable fall/winter items are listed below:
Girls: solid grey Holy Cross dress pants, kilt (hemmed to 2 inches above the knee), white button-down collared or french cut blouses with monogram, black leotards (footed tights), black dress shoes;
Boys: solid grey Holy Cross belted dress pants, school tie, white button-down collared shirt with monogram, black dress shoes;
Unisex: school crested vest / pull-over.
Undershirts or T-shirts which are worn under uniform shirts are to be entirely white.
The spring uniform is in effect from May to the end of June only. Acceptable spring uniform items are listed below.
Unisex: green school crested golf shirt, tan knee length school crested walking shorts (with no alterations or rolling allowed), deck shoes, running shoes, sandals with strap. The items from the spring uniform are not to be mixed with the items from the winter uniform at any time.
Students must present themselves in good repair at all times during the school day. Ball caps, wearing hoods on heads, and offensive clothing are not permitted in the school at any time; if found, they will be seized and reissued at the end of the semester. Appropriate attire for shop, gym, drama, and art will be determined by the teacher and worn for that period only.
Students are not to accessorize their uniform. Excessive jewelry, studded arm bands, necklaces and/or belts, or bandanas are not to be worn. One warning will be issued to students who are not in compliance with these rules and on second offense the items will be confiscated for the term.
Students who choose to be out of uniform or who dress unsuitably, will receive one warning after which they will read the Holy Cross uniform policy. On second offense students will serve a lunch-hour detention and their parents will be notified. On third offense students will be sent home to change. Persistent violations of the uniform policy will be interpreted as an unwillingness to comply with the policy of the school. Students will be counselled to select a school which better meets their needs.
Non-Uniform Day Dress Code: In selected months, non-uniform days will take place on the last Thursday and Friday of the month to allow time for dry cleaning. Non-uniform days are contingent upon good behaviour, particularly with respect to wearing the uniform and maintaining an orderly environment in and around the school. There will be no non-uniform days during December, March, May or June. Attire for non-uniform days will be modest. Immodest, revealing clothing and/or clothing with inappropriate design/language promoting drugs/alcohol/sex will not be permitted.
Students are to use the washroom facilities to change their clothing at all times.
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Holy Cross students are not to invite students from other schools to Holy Cross during the school day. Special circumstances may be given consideration, provided a written request is given to Admistration 48 hours prior to the visit. Holy Cross students are not to visit elementary or other secondary schools during the school day.
Holy Cross students are not to visit elementary or other secondary schools during the school day. Students who are reported to be in the vicinity, or on the property, of another school are subject to suspension.
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I find a course (or courses) too difficult:
First talk with the subject teacher. Then see a Guidance Counsellor. If you are a Special Ed student, see your Special Ed teacher.
I need to change my timetable:
Once the year has started there must be a very good reason for any changes. Such reasons would be that the office had given you a course by mistake or that your subject teacher had requested your change. See your Guidance Counsellor.
I have a personal problem I want to talk about:
See your Guidance Counsellor, Terrie Hoey, Mr. Forster, Father Labelle, the Principal, either of the Vice-Principals, Special Education counsellors, Mr. McAllister or Mrs. Hulton. All these people will provide support or direct you to someone from the community who may be able to help you.
I feel too ill to stay in class:
Go to the attendance office. If you are too sick to stay at school we can phone to send you home if there is someone who can take the responsibility. That is why it is necessary for us to have an emergency number.
I lose something of value:
Check in the Lost and Found Box in the hallway outside the attendance office. NOTE: Put your name in all your books and valuables including clothing. Always keep your locker number confidential. DO NOT keep valuables in your locker especially leather jackets, electronic equipment, expensive running shoes, etc. There is no insurance coverage for articles taken from lockers.
I lose my lock or it becomes broken:
You may purchase a new lock in the main office before classes begin. The fee is $7.00.
I want to make a guidance appointment:
Go to the Guidance Office and fill in an appointment form. Your counselor will get to you as soon as possible.
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The Arts department at Holy Cross is alive and active all year round, inside the classrooms and in many venues outside. Visual art, drama, music and guitar are full credit courses offered in Grades 9 through 12. Extra - curricular activities are available in abundance.
Drama
- Fall Field trip TBA
- Fall Drama Club Production, West Side Story: Nov. 25 - 28
- Holy Cross Improv Games Competition in February
- Spring Cabaret, April, 2010
- Spring Field Trip
- Genesis Awards, May 10
Holy Cross Drama Club presents its major Drama Club production - West Side Story - Wednesday, November 25th to 28th at 7:00 p.m. on the Holy Cross stage. A large cast of singers and dancers will be required. Students from all grade levels are encouraged to audition. Auditions begin Monday, September 21st at 2:45 in room 246.
Holy Cross Drama Club presents its major Drama Club musical Wednesday, November 28th to December 1st, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. on the Holy Cross stage. The production this year is "Urinetown"and auditions begin September 17th at 2:45 p.m. in Room 246. Singers, dancers, actors and artists will be required. Students from all grade levels are encouraged to audition. Tickets will go on sale November 20th at lunch in the Main Foyer.
Visual Arts:
- Art Club meets every Wednesday
- Art competitions include Remembrance Day poster competition and local art exhibits
- Fall and Spring field trips
- Italian excursion highlighting senior visual arts and drama curricula. March Break 2010
- In-school art exhibits and poster contests
Music:
- Katharine Splinter Memorial Christmas Recital - December 17, 2009
- Kiwanis Music Festival - February 24 - 26th, hosted at HCSS
- Jazz Night - February 13, 2010
- Band Trip to NYC - April 21-28th
- Trills and Thrills Music Festival - Canada’s Wonderland - Grade 9 Band Friday, May, 2010
- Studio Recording of Reunion C.D. - May, 2010
VOCAL Music:
- Fall and Spring Field Trips
- Vocal concert each semester
- Choir Performances
Genesis Awards
- Thursday, May 27th, 2010 is the evening of our annual awards night celebrating achievement in drama, guitar, music, photography, video production, visual art, and vocal music.
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Take Tech-Holy Cross Technology Classes
SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR:
New in 2009/10, HC will offer students a SHSM in Information and Communications Technology. This exciting program will offer students an additional designation on their OSSD, which hopefully will increase their eligibility for jobs and postsecondary destinations. Students in this program will bundle credits, complete related co-op experiences, participate in experiential learning and career exploration activities and receive additional certifications in first aid, CPR, and training for hazardous materials. Lead Teacher: Mr. John Esford
Integrated Technologies:
Grade 9 students learn computer skills and design, develop and build products & services. Teacher: Mr. Fil Scarpazza.
Communications Technology:
Grades 10, 11 & 12 students develop specialized knowledge, skills and professional attitudes in digital graphic design, imaging, and audio & video production. Teachers: Mr. Esford, Mr. Prior.
Computer Engineering Technology:
Grades 10, 11 & 12 students repair, program and use computers to illustrate engineering principles. Student built computer networks are used to simulate internet activity. Teacher: Mr. R. Dzierniejko
Computer and Information Science:
Grades 10, 11 & 12 students learn computer programming, components, careers, and ethics. Teacher: Mr. P. Murphy.
Construction Technology:
Grades 10, 11 & 12 students design, build, and evaluate projects using design instruments and machine & hand tools, with an emphasis on cabinet making. Teacher: Mr. Corrigan.
Interdisciplinary Studies (Yearbook):
Grade 12 students produce a professional quality publication while developing their digital imaging, graphic design, journalism, and business management skills. Teacher: Mr. Prior
Technological Design:
Grades 10, 11 & 12 students design and develop products and services. Teacher: Mr. Scarpazza.
Transportation Technology:
Grades 11 & 12 students are provided an exciting educational experience learning about vehicle systems such as brakes, engines, bodywork, etc... Teacher: Mr. Kallevig
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP):
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a viable government sponsored high school program offered at Holy Cross that provides career opportunities in approximately 130 apprenticeable trade areas. Students who are at least 16 years of age and entering grade 11 or 12 can work towards a career in a skilled trade, with the possibility of becoming a registered apprentice while completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
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Health Unit Nurse Lisa Lollar |
Quit 4 Life: A voluntary smoking cessation group program consisting of approximately 8-10 sessions, developed by Health Canada for student between the ages of 13-19 years and facilitated in schools through Ontario.
Drive for Life: An impaired driving prevention program for Grade 11 students which features four interactive stations that address the consequences of alcohol use, strategies to avoid drinking and driving, and strategies to manage situations where alcohol is involved. An interactive program for Grade 11 students to learn the effects consequences of alcohol and how it will impair their driving skills. Students rotate through four stations where they participate in hands-on-activities addressing alcohol poisoning, visual impairment, and a mock “arrest” by the police. The presentations will take place on September 29th and 30th in the gymnasiums during Period 1.
Energy Check: Interactive program for Grade 10 students to become more aware of the importance of making healthy food choices, living an active lifestyle and feeling positive about their self-image. The presentations will take place on Wednesday and Wednesday, April 28th in the morning.
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Immunization Clinic 2010
The Immunization of School Pupils Act requires students in school to have an up-to-date record of immunization. The Medical Officer of Health has the authority to suspend students for whom we do not have the required immunization information. A booster dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Adacel) is usually due between 14 – 16 years of age. KFL&A Public Health will be hosting a FREE immunization clinic for Holy Cross students at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in April, 2010 and any other publicly funded vaccine the students may have missed. Eligible students will be receiving information in the mail. If the student has already received the vaccines indicated on the consent form, please contact Public Health with the name of the student, their date of birth and date(s) the immunization(s) were given.
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EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS ON A FIELD TRIP
All students on a field trip are:
- Responsible to the teacher-supervisor from departure to return to the school;
- Subject to all school rules and consequences during trips;
- Must follow specific trip rules developed by the teacher, approved by the Principal and communicated to students and parent or guardian(s) prior to the trip;
- Must understand that students who do not observe rules on trips may be sent home (with parent contact), denied further participation in this activity, prohibited from any or all school trips and extra-curricular activities for a period of time, and suspended as per school policy or charged by the police if criminal activity is involved.
- Must know that alcohol and non-prescription drugs are forbidden; any contravention may be dealt with by the police at the scene. Students of legal drinking age are not exceptions to the rule against alcohol on school trips.
- May not leave the school group without the permission of the teacher-supervisor;
- Must know and follow rules regarding smoking; and,
- Are Responsible for any work missed.
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Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Managing Internet Use Risks.
Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D., Center for Safe and Responsible Use of the Internet Web sites: http://csriu.org and http://cyberbully.org
The Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens “Formula”
- Cyberbullying is being cruel to others by sending or posting harmful material or engaging in other forms of social cruelty using the Internet or other digital technologies. This is a form of online social aggression.
Cyberthreats - Cyberthreats are either direct threats or distressing material that raises concerns or provides clues that the person is emotionally upset and may be considering harming someone, harming him or herself, or committing suicide.
Unsafe Online Communities - Depressed teens becoming involved in “it’s-your-choice” self-harm communities such as suicide, cutting, anorexia, and passing out. They find acceptance from like-minded peers. This leads to contagion of unhealthy attitudes and behaviour.
Dangerous Online Groups - Angry teens becoming involved in hate groups or gangs with adult members and recruiters, or forming their own troublesome youth groups.
- Find acceptance from like-minded peers or adults.
Unsafe Personal Disclosure - Many teens appear to have limited understanding of potential harm or damage from inappropriate information disclosure, but are highly sensitive to any intrusion by parents or other responsible adults.
- Simplistic rule - “Do not disclose personal information online” - is insufficient.
How - Cyberbullying or cyberthreat material—text or images—may be posted on personal web sites or blogs or transmitted via email, discussion groups, message boards, chat, IM, or cell phones.
- Sites and services have terms of use that prohibit posting harmful material will respond by removing such harmful content and terminating the membership of the offending poster, but educators, parents, and students must file a complaint.
Where - Significant amount occurring off-campus, but is impacting student relationships on-campus. It is highly likely students are using the district Internet system or personal cell phones to engage in cyberbullying.
- Bypass Internet filter.
- Use cell phones or other digital devices.
Roles - Bullies: “Put-downers” who harass and demean others they think are different or inferior and “Get-backers” who have been bullied by others and are using the Internet to retaliate or vent their anger.
- Targets: Students who are also being bullied at school, and students who are bullying others at school.
- Bystanders: Harmful Bystanders, Helpful Bystanders.
Impact - It is possible that the harm caused by cyberbullying may be greater than traditional bullying because online communications can be extremely vicious.
- There is no escape for those who are being cyberbullied—victimization is ongoing, 24/7; cyberbullying material can be distributed worldwide and is often irretrievable; cyberbullies can be anonymous and can solicit the involvement of unknown “friends” so the target may not know whom to trust.
- Teens may be reluctant to tell adults what is happening online or through their cell phone because they are emotionally traumatized, think it is their fault, fear greater retribution, or fear online activities or cell phone use will be restricted.
- There are reports of cyberbullying leading to suicide, school violence (including one school murder), school failure, and school avoidance.
Targeting Staff - Students posting harmful material targeting teachers or other staff. Not acceptable means of expressing opinions.
Cyber-Savvy Schools - The fact that concerning material is or can be preserved in electronic format, and the true author can generally be identified, provides significant advantages for cyber-savvy safe school personnel to more effectively discover and intervene in situations that are negatively impacting students.
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College and University Time Lines Sept. 2009 – June 2010
The following dates and time lines regarding college and University information sessions are to assist our senior students in their post secondary planning. Information sessions at 11:15 and 2:35 are available to our grade 11 and 12 students. Presentations during the school day are open only to grade 12 students, and they must sign up several days in advance in order for their attendance to be recorded. Presentations are usually in the lecture theater, unless otherwise announced.
- September 16, 2009 Overview of university application process 11:15 & 2:35
- September 17, 2009 Ryerson University 2:30
- September 17, 2009 Wilfrid Laurier University 11:15
- September 21, 2009 University of Western Ontario 2:30
- September 25-27 2009 Ontario Universities’ Fair – Metro Toronto CC
- September 28, 2009 Trent University 11:15
- September 29, 2009 Overview of college application process 11:15 & 2:35
- September 30, 2009 York University 11:15 McMaster University 2:30
- October 1, 2009 Atlantic Universities Fair, 10:45 - 12:15
- October 2, 2009 University of Waterloo 2:30
- College Application Workshops (online application information)
- October 5, 2009 Carleton University 2:30
- October 7, 2009 Ottawa University 2:30 Loyalist College 1:15
- October 9, 2009 St. Lawrence College 9:00 Laurentian University 2:30
- October 14, 2009 Concordia University 2:30
- October 16, 2009 Algonquin College 2:45
- October 20, 2009 University Information Program Bayridge SS
- October 26, 2009 Nipissing University 2:30
- October 27, 2009 University Application Workshops (online application information) 11:15 and 2:35
- October 28, 2009 Queen’s University 2:30 Brescia College (UWO) 11:15
- October 29, 2009 Humber College 2:30 University of Guelph 11:15
- November 2, 2009 University Application Workshop (online application information) 11:15 and 2:35
- November 3, 2009 Bishop’s University 2:30
- November 4, 2009 University of Toronto 2:30 Colllege Information Program at St. Lawrence
- November 5, 2009 Parent Post-Secondary Info Evening 7 pm Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia 2:30
- November 6, 2009 Huron University College 2:30
- November 10, 2009 St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia 2:30 College Application Workshops (online application information)
- November 12, 2009 College Application Workshops (online application information)
- November 19, 2009 University of Ontario Institute of Technology 11:15
- University of Guelph - Humber 2:30
- November 23, 2009 Redeemer Christian University 11:15
- December 15, 2009 Recommended date for U & C applications
- January 13, 2010 Ontario University Application Center Deadline
- February 1, 2010 Ontario Colleges Application Services Deadline for equal consideration Earliest release of offers by the colleges
- February 5, 2010 Recommended OUAC early admission date. (Not a deadline date. Changes will be accepted and processed by the OUAC at any time.)
- February 12, 2010 First semester final marks to OCAS deadline
- February 16, 2010 First semester final marks to OUAC deadline
- April 23, 2010 Semester two mid-term marks to OUAC Semester two mid-term marks to OCAS
- May 3, 2010 College applicants must confirm admission offer
- May 13, 2010 Ontario Student Assistance Program info session (tentative)
- May 25, 2010 Response deadline from Ontario universities
- May 28, 2010 Earliest Ontario university response and financial commitment (registration deposit, residence deposit) deadline
- July 7, 2010 OUAC deadline for final grades for semester two
The application is submitted online to the Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS). The application fee is $85 for five college program choices. Not more than three choices may be made at one college.
The application is submitted online to the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC). The application fee is $115 for three university program choices. An additional $38 will be charged for each university program choice beyond the initial three. Students are required to have 6 grade 12 courses at the U or U/C (M code) level to be eligible for university programs.
Check the Holy Cross website at www.hctoday.ca for current information.
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We encourage everyone to make a connection with their local parish and to attend Sunday Mass. Here are your pastors and parish contact numbers:
- Our Parish Directory
We encourage everyone to make a connection with their
local parish and to attend Sunday Mass. Here are your pastors and parish contact numbers: - Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Weekend Mass Schedule
490 Day’s Road, Kingston Saturday: 5:15 p.m.
Pastor: Fr. John Brennan Sunday: 9:30 & 11:00
613-389-3532 - Blessed Sacrament Weekend Mass Schedule
3 Briscoe St., Amherstview Saturday: 5:15 p.m.
Pastor: Fr. Mike Reed Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
613-389-2009 - St. Paul the Apostle Parish Weekend Mass Schedule
1111 Taylor-Kidd, Kingston Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Pastor: Fr. Leo Byrne Sunday: 9:00, 10:30,
613-389-822212:00 noon & 7:30 p.m. - St. Linus, Bath Weekend Mass Schedule
Pastor: Fr. Stan Alanen Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
613-546-5521 - St. Anthony of PaduaWeekend Mass Schedule
R.R. 1 Centreville Saturday: 5:15 p.m.
Pastor: Fr. Brent Brennan
613-379-5637 - St. PatrickWeekend Mass Schedule
179 Bridge St., Napanee Saturday: 5:15 p.m.
Fr. Rod McNeil Sunday: 9:00 &10:30 am.
613-354-5354 - St. Patrick, Railton Weekend Mass Schedule
Fr. William Steacy Saturday: 4:30 p.m. (@ St. Mary’s, Odessa)
613-376-3001Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - Assumption, Erinsville Weekend Mass Schedule
Pastor: Fr. Brent Brennan
613-379-5637Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Church of the Annunciation, Enterprise Weekend Mass Schedule
Fr. Brent Brennan Sunday: 8:30 a.m.
613-379-5637
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