A.E. Peacock Collegiate

A.E. PEACOCK COLLEGIATE

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2017-2018

Dustin Swanson Dana Skoropad

Principal Vice-Principal

145 Ross Street East

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

S6H 0S3

Phone: 306-693-4626

Fax: 306-692-5330

www.aepeacock.com

Twitter: @AE_Peacock

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

“Excelling Together”

Welcome to A.E. Peacock Collegiate!

ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE

A.E. Peacock Collegiate has a proud history of accomplishment dating back to 1931 and a well-developed sense of our future direction.

The Peacock Community is committed to “Excelling together” which happens because students, parents, caregivers, staff and community members have come together to create an exceptional learning environment. A.E. Peacock Collegiate is well known in Saskatchewan for its academic; practical and applied arts; student support; technology and extra-curricular programs. Stakeholders work diligently so that our students can have the most meaningful learning experience possible within a safe and caring environment.

Congratulations on your decision to attend Peacock Collegiate. Have a wonderful school year!

Dustin Swanson, Principal Dana Skoropad, Vice-Principal

MISSION STATEMENT

A.E. Peacock Collegiate strives to be a place where individuals are encouraged to develop intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially in a positive, trusting and caring environment. Our school will foster the development of lifelong learning by offering all students education that meets their individual needs. It will provide the opportunity for students to attain their highest potential through the co-operative efforts of staff, students, parents and community.

Our motto is “Excelling Together”.

A.E. PEACOCK BELIEFS

We (the students and staff) will show respect for each other, our physical environment and ourselves.

We will accept the responsibility to be actively involved and committed to developing a positive, meaningful educational environment.

We will take pride in ourselves, our work and will celebrate our successes.

We will become lifelong learners capable of adapting to the ever-changing needs of society.

We will endeavour to have our students learn to the maximum of their potential as they develop a sense of purpose and commitment in their lives.

We believe all students are in control of the following:

1)  Their attitude

2)  Their actions

3)  Their responses

BELL TIMES
Class Times
Period 1 / 8:44 a.m. – 9:46 a.m. / Lunch / 12:00 p.m. – 1:06 p.m.
Period 2 / 9:51 a.m. – 10:53 a.m. / Period 4 / 1:06 p.m. – 2:08 p.m.
Period 3 / 10:58 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Period 5 / 2:13 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Early Dismissal Times
Period 1 / 8:44 a.m. – 9:36 a.m. / Lunch / 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Period 2 / 9:41 a.m. – 10:33 a.m. / Period 4 / 12:25 p.m. – 1:18 p.m.
Period 3 / 10:38 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. / Period 5 / 1:23 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Advisory Group Times (TBD)
Period 1 / 8:44 a.m. – 9:38 a.m. / Advisory / 10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Period 2 / 9:43 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. / Period 3 / 11:05 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
STUDENT FEES

Each student is required to pay a student fee of $35.00. Payment can be made in the main office by cash or cheque or by visiting our website and paying online with a credit card.

SCHOOL PHOTO DATE

School photos are taken each year for school records. They will be taken by Lifetouch Canada on September 13, 2017. Each student will have his/her photo taken for their records. There is NO OBLIGATION on the part of the student to purchase the photos.

SCHOOL ROUTINE

This section will outline in detail the rules of A.E. Peacock Collegiate. We feel there are basic rules that govern the relationship of a student towards teachers, school and other students.

1.  We expect respect and acceptance to be shown to other students, teachers, support staff, guests and the school.

2.  We expect honesty, trust and concern shown in all interactions.

3.  We expect students to be quiet, pay attention and listen while the teacher is talking.

4.  We expect that everyone be treated as they would want to be treated themselves.

WORK HABITS AND STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

Very simply, the student should:

·  Attend school regularly and punctually.

·  Provide him/herself with supplies and materials not furnished by the Board of Education.

·  Observe standards with regards to cleanliness and tidiness of person, general department, obedience, courtesy and respect the rights of other persons.

·  Be diligent in his/her studies.

·  Conform to the rules of the school.

ATTENDANCE

Administrative Policy No. 422 – Prairie South School Division

DIVISION ATTENDANCE

Students are required to attend school in accordance with The Education Act, 1995 and individual school administrative procedures. When students are absent from school, the school division provides support, determines underlying reasons for non-attendance and implements appropriate intervention strategies.

The school division believes regular and punctual attendance is necessary for students to maximize their learning and achievement. The school division also:

Ø  Believes in a collaborative approach between the school and the parent/ guardian in expecting and supporting regular attendance of students.

Ø  Requires that school track and record student attendance consistently on a daily basis and investigate reasons for non-attendance.

Ø  Requests that parents/guardians communicate to the school prior notice of a student’s unavoidable absence.

Ø  Understands that ongoing collaboration may be needed to support a student when avoidable absences/tardiness negatively impacts their learning and achievement.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Tracking and Recording Protocol

The Principal shall:

·  Implement school-based tracking, recording and reporting procedures (SIRS) that are consistent with the legislation and other directives issued by the Ministry.

·  Ensure that investigations regarding all student non-attendance are conducted in a timely manner.

Follow-up Protocol

When a student is recorded absent without permission or notification from the parent/guardian, the Principal or designate shall:

·  Ensure that parents/guardians are contacted. When necessary, alternative contact methods such as a letter home may be used.

·  Investigate reasons for non-attendance with a focus on intervention and prevention. The Principal may involve other school or system personnel such as Vice-Principals, classroom teachers, student support teachers, counsellors and the school superintendent.

Tracking Protocol and Interventions

Attendance

In order to ensure parents are kept informed, a letter of awareness will be sent home if a student reaches five (5) absences within a four month period.

In instances where attendance has been identified as a problem for a particular student, each school will attempt to improve the students attendance by incorporating a Student Support Plan for Attendance Issues at the earliest recognized point in time.

For Secondary Students ONLY – at fifteen absences, the student may be removed from class with an option to reapply for the class.

Ø  5 absences – letter sent home

Ø  8 absences – awareness contract

Ø  11 absences – parent/caregiver meeting and student attendance support plan

Ø  15 absences – removed from class and reapplication

Tardiness

If late, the student must check in at the office before going to class.

In order to ensure that parents are kept informed, the following communication procedures shall be in place.

·  At three lates, the teacher will contact the home, inform the parents and document in SIRS.

·  At five lates, as deemed necessary by the school administration, students may be placed on a Punctuality Awareness Contract which may lead to a Student Support Plan for Punctuality Issues.

·  At sixth/seventh late the student is sent directly to the office and will serve a detention as a consequence.

·  At the eighth late the student is sent directly to the office and does not return to class until a parent/caregiver meeting is arranged and will serve a detention.

·  At the tenth late the student is removed from class and a formal reapplication including a student plan is required.

In instances where tardiness has been identified as a problem for a particular student, each school will attempt to improve the student’s punctuality by incorporating a Student Support Plan for Punctuality Issues.

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STAFF LISTING
Principal
Mr. Dustin Swanson / Vice Principal
Mr. Dana Skoropad
Main Office
Attendance & Records - Mrs. Doreen Dessert
Accounts & Student Data System- Mrs. Nicole Kelly
Student Services / Teaching Staff / Teaching Staff
Mrs. Corrie Lewis / Mr. Duane Arndt / Ms. Cheryl Petlak
Mrs. Tana Arnott / Mrs. Jana Polupski
Mr. Theran Bloudoff / Mr. Lorne Polupski
Library Clerk / Mr. Blake Buettner / Mr. Derek Porter
Ms. Krysta Caplette / Mrs. Cathy Price
Mr. Cam Church / Mr. Bert Redstone
Educational Assistants / Mr. Ray Deans / Mr. Joel Robinson
Mrs. Joanne Barber / Miss Meagan Erickson / Mrs. Sophie Rosso
Mrs. Roxanna Gadd-Frey / Mrs. Melissa Gardner / Ms. Jacquie Ryba
Mrs. Pam Hart / Mrs. Carrie Kiefer / Ms. Cori Saas
Mrs. Cindy Keens / Mr. Stephen Lys / Mr. Vern Schafer
Mrs. Linda Smith / Mrs. Diane Michalko / Ms. Karen Scott
Mr. Barry Tysdal / Mrs. Michelle O’Brien / Mrs. Dahinda Trusty
Ms. Kristy Oonincx / Mrs. Candace Varjassy
Mr. Ken Patterson / Mrs. Renee Verge
Concession Staff / Mrs. Amy Woloschuk
TBD
STUDENT SERVICES

The Counsellors are located on the main floor beside the Main Office. Their role is to assist students to make the best use of their abilities and interests so they may achieve realistic goals. Services include personal, educational and vocational counselling. The Career Resource Centre, located in Student Services, has current information on post-secondary training institutions, scholarships and bursaries, career and job opportunities.

Students and parents are invited to contact a counsellor whenever they have a concern.

LIBRARY

Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and during the lunch hour.

All print materials have a two week loan period and may be renewed for one additional loan period if necessary.

To sign out fiction or non-fiction books, each student must have a library number. These numbers are issued to each student at the beginning of each school year.

To sign out periodicals, a magazine sign out sheet is filled out on which the client writes the title of the magazine, the volume number and date of publication as well as his/her name, grade and the date.

Reference materials are not to be removed from the library for any reason. They are to be used in the library during class-time or at noon hours and after school.

GENERAL SCHOOL PROCEDURES

Leaving the School:

·  If you are ill and wish to go home, you must report to the office. You are not allowed to leave without parent or guardian permission.

·  Students are expected to remain in the school unless they have a spare or are leaving for lunch.

School Approved Trips:

·  Acceptable level of attendance and achievement.

·  Accept responsibility to get all missed work completed for next day.

Assemblies:

·  Leave books and backpacks in the classroom while attending assembly.

·  Classroom teacher will advise you of specific protocols.

Harassment:

As per Prairie South School Division Policy (a copy is attached).

Detentions:

Days/Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday – 3:25 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.

If you cannot make your assigned time you must pre-communicate with the Vice-Principal explaining why you need a change. Failure to show up for your DT will result in further administrative action.

Fighting:

First Offense – two day out of school suspension. Violent Threat Risk Assessment completed.

Second Offense – removed from classes and parent meeting held and safety plan developed

Tobacco Use:

·  A.E. Peacock school grounds are entirely a tobacco free zone. This includes electronic cigarettes and vapor devices. Students are to be at least one block away from the school.

·  Consequences:

- First Offense – Warning

- Second Offense – One detention

- Third Offense – Alternative placement

- Fourth Offense – Parent meeting to be held

·  Tobacco use in the building:

- First Offense – 1 day in-school suspension

- Second Offense – alternative placement

- Third Offense – parent meeting

Substance Abuse:

As per Prairie South School Division Policy

Lunch Hour/Food/Noon Hour:

·  No sunflower seeds.

·  Clean up after yourself.

·  Noon hour – 2nd and 3rd hallways are off limits without teacher permission.

·  Abuse noon hour rules and lose the right to be here @ noon.

·  Library and library labs are open during the lunch hour.

Dress

·  A.E. Peacock is a learning and working environment – dress appropriately.

·  Clothing with offensive language, pictures, designs, etc. not to be worn – this includes all drug, alcohol and sexual references.

·  Footwear to be worn.

·  No headwear – hoods, hats, toques, bandanas, etc.

·  If a staff member deems something inappropriate – do not argue – comply.

·  Underwear or undergarments should not be visible. If inappropriate student will be sent home to change.

Lockers:

·  Keep clean.

·  Must have school lock only.

·  If any damage in the locker it is up to the student to pay for damages.

Spares:

·  In the library, the lounge, a supervised area or away from the school.

Physical Education:

·  For safety reasons, all jewellery to be removed.

Dances:

·  Open to A.E. Peacock students and invited guests from Moose Jaw schools.

·  Guests must be signed in by 3:30 of the day prior.

·  Students and guests must present school ID.

·  Students and guests must arrive together.

·  Dances are from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

·  Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Close by 7:30 p.m. unless special arrangements have been made with school administrator. Late arrivals pay in advance. Leave the dance – not allowed back.

·  All coats, purses, backpacks, etc. must be checked.

·  S.G.A. is not responsible for items lost or stolen.

Medical:

·  Pain relievers (Aspirin, Tylenol, etc.) will not be dispensed by staff.

·  Medical information (diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, etc.) must be made available to the school. This information is kept at the office or released on a need to know basis.

·  For students who require specific medication to be distributed please contact the school administration.