MAPLETON SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT
We strive to create a safe and respectful educational environment where individuals are encouraged to be responsible, to co-operate, and to achieve their full potential
Each student will behave in a way that is:
SAFE
RESPECTFUL
RESPONSIBLE
This school Code of Conduct falls within the framework of Policy E-23 (Student Code of Conduct) of the Lord Selkirk School Division1.
1 Student Responsibility
- Students will be expected to support a positive school climate and a safe place in which to learn.
- Students will be expected to respect themselves, other people, school property and the property of others.
- Students are expected to dress appropriately for the education setting.
- Students are expected to follow directions the first time.
- Students are expected to prepare for and participate in classroom activities. This includes having assignments completed and the necessary supplies.
- Students shall be responsible for their conduct:
Ø at school
Ø on the way to and from school
Ø at out-of-school activities that are part of the school program
Ø while traveling on a school bus or in a vehicle being used as part of a school program
Students are to follow this code of conduct and any expected school and classrooms rules
2 Parent/Guardian Responsibility
- Parents/guardians are recognized as partners with the school in promoting appropriate student conduct.
- Parents/Guardians shall ensure that their children attends school regularly and punctually and provide adequate school supplies throughout the year.
- Parents/Guardians should monitor their child’s homework to ensure completion.
- Parents/Guardians are encouraged to communicate information to the school regarding their child’s academics and well-being.
- Parents/Guardians will encourage the peaceful resolution of conflict and discourage disrespectful, violent or aggressive behaviour to solve a problem
3 Staff Responsibility
- Staff will participate in creating a positive school culture
- Staff will communicate information about student progress, attendance and behaviour to students, parents/guardians and administration.
- Staff will provide relevant learning experiences based on the diverse needs of the students.
- Staff will provide a classroom environment that is safe and respectful.
- Staff will respect confidential information about students and staff.
- Staff will approach the education of students in a respectful manner.
4. Discipline Procedures
All discipline will be handled by supervisors, teachers, and the principal during in school and out-of-school activities. Severe or recurring classroom, playground, bus problems or otherwise will be referred to the Principal. The school believes that effective student management teaches students appropriate behaviour and incorporates an appropriate range of consequences. The consequences applied will depend on the severity of the incident, the diverse needs of the student, and the frequency of the behaviour. The following is a list of some options available when working with students regarding their behaviour:
- discussion
- loss of recess or noon hour privileges or extra-curricular privileges
- detention of students
- removal of students from a classroom
- payment of fines for lost or damaged articles:
- parental involvement
- consultation with school or division personnel
- suspension from school
- outside agency involvement
- expulsion
Parents may appeal disciplinary decisions taken by theschools by first contacting the classroom teacher. Second, the school principal and third the Superintendent of Education for the Lord Selkirk School Division.
The Mapleton School Code of Conduct is consistent with the Safe Schools Charter of Manitoba
The Safe Schools Charter2 (Province of Manitoba, S.M. 2004,c. 24) sets forth several guidelines that apply to students and staff regarding behaviour. Behaviours that will not be tolerated in schools and that will be dealt with immediately include but are not limited to the following:
q Bullying or abusing physically, sexually, or psychologically-orally, in writing, or otherwise.
Cyber-bullying is an unacceptablepractice and includes any and all devices including cell phones with digitalcameras and text capabilities, digital cameras and other personal communicationdevices
q Discriminating unreasonably on the basis of any characteristic set out in subsection 9(2) of The Human Rights Code.
q Using, possessing or being under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs at school.
q Gang involvement on school sites.
q Possessing a weapon as “weapon” is defined in Section 2 of the Criminal Code (Canada)
q Respecting appropriate use of electronic mail and the Internet, including the prohibition of accessing, uploading,downloading or distributing material that the school has determined to be objectionable as per divisional policies.
1 The LSSDpolicy manual is available by contacting the school
2 The SafeSchools Charter can be viewed at:
Acopy can be ordered from the Statutory Publications Office at 945-3101
MAPLETON SCHOOL HANDBOOK
2011-2012
“Growing,Working, Learning Together”
We strive to create a safe and respectful educationalenvironment where individuals are encouraged to be responsible, to co-operate,and to achieve their full potential.
Students are expected to be…
SAFE
RESPECTFUL
RESPONSIBLE
Everyone in this school,child or adult,
has the right to be safe and happy
so that they can work and learn and
achieve to their fullpotential.
Priorities for 2011-2012
1. School-wide Strengthening of Student Math Knowledge.
2. Continuing to Improve Communication among Parents and Community
3. Actively Advocating for a Full Time Resource Position
4. Continuing to Fundraise alongside PAC for Playground Development |
LSSD CODE OF CONDUCT
Expectations of acceptable student behaviour at Mapleton School fall within the framework of Lord Selkirk School DivisionPolicy E-23. This divisional “Code of Conduct” policy outlines behaviour expectations of all students, staff and parents in the Lord Selkirk School Division. As well, it outlines appropriate discipline procedures for all school personnel to follow. The “LSSD Code of Conduct” pamphlet is distributed to families in September of each year. Please take time to become familiar with it’s’ contents.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Students are expected to be in their homerooms by 8:55 a.m. and by 12:40 p.m.
8:50 |
- Bell Rings |
9:00 |
- Opening exercises - Classes commence |
10:30-10:45 |
- Morning recess |
11:45-12:05 |
- Homeroom eating period |
12:05-12:40 |
- Lunch Recess |
12:45 |
- Classes commence |
2:15-2:30 |
- Afternoon recess |
3:30 |
- Dismissal |
*Please Note: Morning supervision begins at 8:25. Teachers are not on duty until this time. Parents are asked to follow drop off procedures and park on Calder Road when dropping off students. For student safety do not drive through the bus loop.
ATTENDANCE
Regular and punctual attendance of students is expected. Being on time and participating in the routines of the morning with classmates provides a smooth start and overview for the day. Attendance is taken in the morning and again in the afternoon. Parents need to call the school or send a note in advance if a student is going to be absent. A callback system is in place. If a student is to be away for a lengthy period of time and is able to do school work at home, parents are asked to contact the school to make any necessary arrangements.
STUDENT PICK-UP PROCEDURES
Parents are asked to park on Calder Road to dropoff students and for students’ safety, please refrain from using the bus loop before or after school hours. Students should be dropped off when supervision is available on the playground. A responsible adult is available at 8:25 am - students are not to be in the halls or classrooms at this time, unless a prior arrangement has been made with the teachers, or inclement weather calls for indoor supervision.
STUDENT DROP-OFF PROCEDURES
Parents are asked to park on Calder Road to drop off students and for students’ safety, please refrain from using the bus loop before or after school hours. Students should be dropped off when supervision is available on the playground. A responsible adult is available at 8:25 am students are not to be in the halls or classrooms at this time, unless a prior arrangement has been made with the teachers, or inclement weather calls for indoor supervision.
STUDENT 3:30 PICK-UP PROCEDURES
All students are instructed to exit the building with bus students and meet their parents on the west side of the school by the fence. Parents are asked to wait outside on the playground by the fence and meet their child/children as students are exiting and sign out with our duty person. Our regular duty person is Mrs. Angie Bekkering, she will be the “go-to” person to sign out your child as you are ready to leave the property. Mr. Hirst will open the west door at 3:25. In times of inclement weather parents are welcome to wait in the west side boot room
SIGN IN/SIGN OUT DURING THE DAY
We have a book located in the office for all families to record dropping off and picking up their child throughout the day. Students being dropped off after 9 am or being picked up before 3:30 are to be signed in/out by a parent or guardian in the Sign In/Out Book located in the office.
COLD WEATHER POLICY
Students are expected to come prepared for being outside before morning classes, at recess time, and at noon. In inclement weather (wet and/or cold with dangerous wind chills) students are required to stay indoors. As per Lord Selkirk School Division Policy all outdoor activities will be cancelled should the temperature and/or wind chill fall below -27°C and students will remain indoors.
EMERGENCY CLOSURE
In case of a school closure, radio stations CBC, CKY, CJOB, CBW, CFRW,and CFQX-FM will make announcements beginning at 6:00 a.m. Lord Selkirk School Division also has the information available on their website: www.lssd.ca as well as a pre-recorded phone call system called “School Connects”.
SCHOOL CONNECTS
School Connects is a pre-recorded phone message that quickly communicates to students, parents, guardians and staff important notices that include school closures. Parents can expect a pre-recorded phonecall message from our Superintendent, Mr. Scott Kwasnitza before 7:00 am if schools are to be closed or classes and buses cancelled for the day. Parents and guardians will be asked to provide up to three phone numbers and two email addresses on theSchool Registration Form as well as confirm information on the Student Verification Form which goes home each September.
FIRE DRILLS
Ten fire drills will be held during the school year. Exits to be used in fire drills are indicated in each room, and fire drill procedures are explained to each class early in the school year. Students are expected to evacuate the building in a quiet and orderly manner. Students must be prepared by wearing indoor footwear at all times.
SCHOOL BUSES
Riding on the bus is a privilege; improper conduct on the bus will result in the withdrawal of bus riding privileges.
1st violation - student conference/parent contact
2nd violation - in school discipline/parent contact
3rd violation - student placed on probation
4th violation - 5-day bus suspension
5th violation - 10-day bus suspension
6th violation - 20-day bus suspension*
7th violation - indefinite suspension*
* Application must be made to the Divisional “Facilities and Services Committee” requesting reinstatement.
An immediate suspension may be implemented if the bus report is of a very serious nature.
Students riding buses must have a single designated drop off and pick up point on a specific bus route. Variations to this may be granted but only for exceptional circumstances (E.g., car problems, family crises, special lessons). A Bus Pass for such variations is given by a school administrator, provided a parent writes a note with an acceptable reason. The division requires the following information in a note:
-the bus number normally taken
-the bus number requested
-the reason for the request
-the destination
Phone calls from parents are acceptable for same day emergencies only. Students who walk to and from school are not eligible for bus boarding passes. As the school year commences, a listing of full busses is distributed and bus passes will not be distributed for those busses.
Students are permitted to carry on board normal school supplies. They are not permitted to carry any sharp objects or items such as hockey sticks, baseball bats, large instruments, etc. Skates will only be allowed in a backpack or sports bag that the sharp edges will not poke through.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES and SCHOOL BOOKS
A school supply list is developed by your child’s classroom teacher and is made available for all parents informing them of the year’s required materials. Please check this supply list carefully. Kindergarten, Gr. 1 and Gr. 2 teachers purchased appropriate supplies for this year and request a money payment in lieu of parents shopping. In some grades, students will be issued textbooks. All students are allowed to take library books home. Books that are mishandled or lost will be assessed an appropriate replacement fee and parents will be informed.
LOST AND FOUND
Please label all of your child’s supplies andclothing. A ‘Lost and Found’ is located in the hallway. Articles will be held for a period of time (usually 1-2 months) and if not claimed, will be donated to charity.
TELEPHONE
The office phone is for school business only. Student use is limited to urgent or important messages only. Students must have a note from the teacher to use the phone. Students are expected to pre-arrangements with their families for pick up if they choose to remain at school for a supervised activity. Cell phone use is not permissible during school time.
MEDICATION
For short term, minor medication use, such as cough syrup, parents should include a single dosage in their child’s lunchkit. This medication needs to be clearly labeled with what it is and how and when it is to be taken. Please notify the teacher or office in writing.
When prescribed medication must be administered at school on a regular basis, a Medication Consent form must be completed andfiled in the school office. All medication will be secured in the office areaand records kept of its distribution. Parents are responsible for transporting medications to and from school, picking up any remaining medication at the end of the school year.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
· Swim Classes:
Swimming instruction is compulsory for Grades 4 and 5. Mapleton students are usually scheduled for a nine period session during each school year. Classes are supervised by a teacher, lifeguard and instructor.
· Physical Education:
For health reasons, students in grades 1-6 are expected to bring a change of clothing for physical education. Shorts and T-shirts or sweats are recommended.
Indoor running shoes with white soles must be worn in the gym. No ‘black marking soled runners’ are allowed. It is expected that all students will participate in physical education in relation to their own ability. If a student is ill, a note from a parent will excuse the student from physical education on a short-term basis. In order for a student to be excused for an extended period of time, a note from a doctor is required. A variety of equipment has been placed in bins in each classroom for student use. Each class is responsible for looking after this special equipment. As part of the Physical Education Program at Mapleton School students in Grades K-6 will have the opportunity to participate in an Intramural Program. This is a great opportunity for your child to increase their fitness
level through exciting, fun, cooperative games.The intramural program will run throughout the school year.
· Technology
Due to concerns about Internet usage, the Lord Selkirk School Division has developed a mandatory Student Use of On-Line Information Resources information package. Please see page 7 of the handbook for this information. Please read the policy with your child, sign the attached permission agreement and return the form to school.
· Library:
The library has over 8000 books including fiction, non-fiction and reference materials, a collection of filmstrips, student reference materials, teacher resource material and parentl ending library. The library also has a computer centre that provides students the opportunity to develop skillful acquisition and use of information and communication technology.
· Resource Program:
Mapleton has a resource teacher who works with teachers in identifying and prescribing appropriate remedial and enrichment programs for students. The school employs a number of educational assistants who work directly with students on specific tasks as directed by the teacher and overseen by the resource teacher.
The school division has a Student Services Centre located at Daerwood School. Services of a Psychologist,Social Worker, and Clinicians are available as needed. Mapleton’s Student Services Team consists of Carla Gliddon, Speech/Language, Sandra Mandryk, Social Worker, and Toni Cascegna, Psychologist.
· Reading Recovery:
This program is offered to Grade One students inneed of extra support in reading and writing and is delivered by a trained Reading Recovery teacher.
ASSESSMENT, EVALUATIONAND REPORTING
Student progress will be assessed on a continuous basis. Marks include tests, daily work, projects, written assignments, and class participation. There will be three formal reporting periods: November,March and June. Following the issue of the first two report cards, Parent/Teacher conferences are held. Parents are encouraged to come in and discuss with the teacher their child’s progress at any time during the year.
HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework is the return of requested information to the school, the completion of regular classroom assignments, the reinforcement of skills, and special projects determined by classroom teachers.
In the Primary grades homework may be given to finish up work that was not completed in school, if the student needs remediation in a certain school subject, or for special projects. Home reading is emphasized. In the Intermediate grades homework needs to be recorded in the student planner and time should be scheduled in for it at home. By establishing a regular routine, students will build effective study skills and develop personal learning. Homework also informs parents about current curriculum.
STUDENT DRESS
Students are expected to dress appropriately in relation to their activities at school and weather conditions. It is expected that a person’s manner of dress will not be offensive to others, and meet the normal standards of propriety. Bare midriffs, very short shorts, pajamas, tops without straps, spaghetti straps, or clothing items that are too revealing or that expose under garments are not acceptable. Messages on all clothing must be appropriate. Hats, caps and other head coverings are to be removed upon entering the school and remain off during the school day. Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be expected to change at school.
In the interest of safety, shoes must be worn at all times. Students are expected not to wear outdoor clothing or boots in class. Outdoor footwear will be placed on the boot racks upon entering the school and indoor shoes will be put on.
SCHOOL NEWSLETTERThis is distributed during the last week of each month. In the case of multiple children from one family attending Mapleton School, the newsletter will be sent home with the youngest child.
BICYCLES
Bikes brought to the school must be parked at the bike racks and should be locked. Bikes should not be used except to come to and from school. Students riding bikes should head home at the end of the day prior to bus arrivals to ensure their safety. Bikes are to be walked off property during school bus loading.
SKATEBOARDS/ROLLER BLADES/HEELIES
For student safety skateboards, roller blades and heelies are not allowed on buses or school property.
GUM and SUNFLOWER/PUMPKIN SEEDS
Sunflower seeds and gum can be a choking hazard as well as leave a mess. Improper disposal of seeds and gum is difficult to clean and pose a hygiene risk tos taff and students. Gum and seeds are not acceptable while in school.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
The Manitoba Association of School Trustees has reviewed and approved the Student Accident Insurance Plan offered by Reliable Life Insurance Company. The forms are sent home with the students in September. The policy offers basic 24 hour coverage and parents are encouraged to consider this insurance as well as additional insurance needs .
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL
The facilities of Mapleton School are availablefor use by community organizations from 5:00-8:00 pm weekdays Organizationswishing to have the use of the school must contact the principal and complete aSchool Use Permit.
VOLUNTEERS
We value and seek the assistance of parent volunteers. Volunteers can be involved in a variety of tasks. Please take a Volunteer Brochure regarding volunteer responsibilities located outside the school office.
All volunteers are required to complete the following forms as per school division policy prior to volunteering:
1) Criminal Record Check
2) Child Abuse Registry
3) The Pledge ofConfidentiality
If you are interested in receiving more information about volunteering contact the school.
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL – (PAC)
Mapleton School has appreciated the involvement ofparents and community members through their serving on the school’s Advisory Council for School Leadership.
Any parents interested in obtaining information about the Advisory Council, or in serving on the Council, can do so at the“Meet the Staff Night”, contacting a council member or call the school. To obtain member’s names, please contact the school. The date for Meet the Staff Night is posted on the school calendars.
The Advisory Council advises and assists theprincipal regarding many areas of the school’s operation. It acts as a sounding board for new school programs and parent and community concerns. The council also undertakes its own activities to supportthe school’s programs and enhance opportunities for student success.
HEALTHY NUTRITIONAL ENVIRONMENT
All schools in LSSD believe that we share a responsibility with parents, guardians, and the community to encourage students to develop healthy lifestyles that include a focus on healthy nutrition. At Mapleton School, a healthy school nutrition environment is a vital support to the mental, emotional, and physical health of students and to their potential to learn. All students will have opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills necessary to develop lifelong healthyeating habits.
At Mapleton School we support a healthy school nutrition environment by…
- Providing nutrition education for all students
- Providing professional development opportunities for staff about nutrition education
- Providing healthy food choices for students through school programs
- Providing an allergy aware environment
- Providing positive role modeling of healthy eating by school staff
- Providing nutrition breaks for students
- Providing parent and community education about healthy eating
ALLERGEN ALERT
The Lord Selkirk School Division is an “Allergen Aware” division. Please beaware that this year we have a number of students at Mapleton School with potential life-threatening allergies. Therefore Allergy Alert signs will beposted outside those classrooms with a list of restricted foods.
We ask your cooperation when packing lunches,snacks and party foods. Due to theseriousness of these life-threatening allergies some classrooms will be put on allergy alert and have certain food restrictions. Information regarding these classrooms will be forwarded to you at the beginning of the school year.
MONTHLY HEALTHY FOOD ORDER
Friday, or the last day of each week, is an opportunity to purchase a healthy alternative lunch/snack at Mapleton School.Student pre-paid order forms are for the entire month and students have the opportunity to purchase lunches/snacks from a rotating menu October to May. No lunches/snacks will be offered in September or June.
MILK AND JUICE
Milk and fruit juices are sold to students on a daily basis. All juices are sold for $1.00 and white and chocolate milk are sold for $0.85. For your convenience, a sheet of 20 milk tickets will be sold out of the office. The cost of a milk sheet is $17.
MAPLETON STAFF DIRECTORY
Teaching Staff:
Mrs. Jane Swintak |
Principal |
Mrs. Kristin Nicholson |
Kindergarten 1,3,5/Music 2,4,6 |
Ms. Jill Doolan |
1 |
Mrs. Linda Wilson |
2 |
Mrs. Brigette Kosmac |
3 |
Mrs. Carmen Rohne |
4 |
Mr. Brad Smith
Miss Lindsey Meihm
Mrs. Kristy d'Auteuil
Mrs. Gina Doyle |
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Resource & Reading Recovery
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Mrs. Holly Goodbrandson |
Secretary |
Mrs. Angie Bekkering |
Computer Tech |
Mrs. Sharon Hooker |
EA |
Mrs. Elsa Favel |
EA/LibraryClerk |
Ms. Christi Clarke |
EA |
Mrs. Marge Burzuik |
EA/speech |
Mrs. Marilyn Wilkinson |
EA |
Mrs. Betty Wazny |
EA |
Mr. Glen Hanson |
EA |
Mr. Jayce Fidler
Mrs. Cindi Fey |
EA
Crossing Guard |
Maintenance: |
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Mr. Bob Hirst |
Caretaker |
Ms. Dee Peterson |
Cleaner |
Please refer to our on-line website and our newsletter for current updates
PERMISSION TO PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO
During the school year, opportunities may occur to photograph or videotape your child in connection with the educational programs in our school. These photographs and/or videos may be used in the school newsletter, the school website,yearbooks, bulletin boards, local or regional newspapers, television, or as part of promotional events.
We are asking parents/guardians to indicate whether they give, or do not give, permission to have their child included in photographs/videos taken at the school. We will ask permission at the beginning of each school year, however, ifcircumstances change and you want to revoke your permission, you may do so byi nforming the school at any time.
STUDENT USE OF ON-LINE INFORMATION RESOURCES
The Lord Selkirk School Division recognizes that telecommunications and other new technologies change the way in which students and staff may access information and educational resources. These changes may alter instructional practices and student learning.
The Lord Selkirk School Division’s goal inproviding access to the Internet for staff and students is to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating the sharing of resources,communication and collaboration. It is the purpose of this policy to ensure that students use the Internet for educational purposes in a manner that reflects and is consistent with Lord Selkirk School Division goals and objectives.
The material available on the Internet is not governed or regulated in any way. The Division cannot censor access to materials or completely protect users from materials they may find offensive.Therefore, the Division cannot be held responsible for content on the Internet,or the quality of the connection, or be liable for any damages associated with the use of the Internet.
Use of the Internet in the Division as part of an educational program is a privilege, not a right. Lord Selkirk School Division computer networks and computer workstations must be used responsibly, ethically and legally. Failure to adhere to Division policies, regulations and/or guidelines for the use of computers, networks and the Internet will result in temporary or permanent cancellation of privileges and other disciplinary action as determined by the Lord Selkirk School Division.
The Lord Selkirk School Division will:
- Provide divisional staff and students with Internet access for educational purposes.
- Take appropriate precautions to ensure that inappropriate on-line information is not readily available to students.
- Provide schools with policies, regulations and guidelines for acceptable use of on-line information resources.
- Provide for the coordination of implementation strategies as well as timely and appropriate training programs for staff.
- Determine appropriate consequences for misuse of computers, networks and the Internet by staff and students.
Schools will:
- Ensure that staff, students and parents/guardians are aware of the Division’s acceptable use policies, regulations and guidelines and are provided with a copy.
- Develop internal practices, which allow access to computers and the Internet by students under the guidance and supervision of school staff.
- Ensure students will be made aware of the ethical use, proper techniques, and etiquette for their participation when using the Internet and E-mail.
- Ensure students receive training in the responsible and appropriate use of the Internet and E-mail.
- Inform parents/guardians and students of the consequences for misuse of on-line information.
- Develop reporting procedures for dealing with infractions and misuse of the Internet and E-mail.
Parents will:
· Be asked to sign an Internet use permission form which indicates they are aware ofthe Division’s policies, regulations and guidelines for the use of on-line resources.
Users will:
· Abide by the terms and conditions for Internet use as set forth by Division policy.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INTERNET USE
Violation of any of the following terms and conditions may result in the loss of computer and/or Internet access. Unlawful activities will be dealt with in a serious and appropriate manner. Conditions of each school’s Code of Conduct may apply.
Users will abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette, which include but are not limited to the following:
- Be polite. Do not write or send abusive or threatening messages to others.
- Use appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities, or other offensive language.
- Do not reveal the personal home address, telephone numbers, or E-Mail addresses of students or colleagues.
- Note that Electronic Mail (E-Mail) is not guaranteed to be private.
- Messages related to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.
- Searching, viewing, uploading or retrieving sexually explicit, profane, violence-promoting, gambling, or illegal materials is prohibited.
- Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks and other anti-social behaviours are prohibited on the network.
- Vandalism will result in the cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of another user or the network components.
- Copyright regulations must be followed when using the Internet.
- Users must not use another individual’s account nor give their password to others.
- Subscription to any services or ordering of any goods or services is forbidden, unless authorized by the school principal.
- Installing personal software, downloading software and/or media, playing games or using other interactive sites such as chats are not allowed unless specifically authorized by a teacher.
- Any use of the Division Internet accounts for commercial, advertising, political, or gambling purposes is prohibited.
- Any activity that violates a school rule, or a local, provincial or federal law is prohibited.
Guidelines for posting School, Student, & Staff information on the Internet
The primary goal of Lord Selkirk School Division is to maintain student, staff, and community safety without sacrificing the value of displaying events, activities, achievements, and other relevant information on our school and/or divisional web sites. Using web sites to share what is going on in our schools and division provides an effective medium for our community. It also lends to collaborative work that can occur between schools within and outside of our province.
When posting information pertaining to studentsand/or staff on the Internet, adherence to these guidelines will be followed:
· The content of a school’s web site must be authorized by the principal
· Personal addresses and/or phone numbers may not be published
· First names, and/or first name with last name may accompany published work, and/or photographs (individual and/or group)
· Where replies or comments pertaining to a student’s work are appropriate, the teacher’s address should be the only email address displayed
· Students will not be permitted to publish personal webpages, i.e. unrelated to curricular/school activities
The intended audience of a school web site is the students, families and staff ofthe school. Specific purposes are to supply information of interest to students, parents and staff of the school, to guide student access to appropriate areas of the Internet, and to showcase school activities, student work or accomplishments to the school community.
Guidelinesfor posting School, Student, & Staff information in the Internet
A web site containing personal and/or identifying information (beyond what is described above) will be accessible only within the actual school building, i.e. LAN (Intranet).
Definitions
Local Area Network (LAN)
A local area network consists of a number ofcomputers linked by networking cabling within a local area, such as a classroomor an area within a school. Aschool facility may have a number of local area networks.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
A wide area network connects a number of local area networks across a number of locations (i.e. a number of school LANs acrossa school division).
Internet
The Internet is a global network of interconnected computer networks that support a common set of communication protocols, which allows for worldwide communications between networked computers.
Intranet
An intranet is a private network that is contained within, for example, a school. In this instance, the main purpose of an intranet is to share information and computing resources among students, staff, parents, etc…. An intranet can also be used to facilitate working in groups.
School Connects is a phone message delivery service that quickly communicates to students, parents, guardians and staff important notices including school closures, graduation information, and parent/teacher interview dates and times. In addition, the Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School utilizes this service to notify parents and guardians of unexplained student absences.
Parents and guardians are asked to provide up to three phone numbers and two email addresses which this service can use to inform them of important notices. For more information,please contact your students' school office or the Lord Selkirk School Division Board Office.
SchoolConnects is a phone message delivery servicethat quickly communicates to students, parents, guardians and staff importantnotices including school closures, graduation information, and parent/teacherinterview dates and times. In addition, the Lord Selkirk Regional ComprehensiveSecondary School utilizes this service to notify parents and guardians ofunexplained student absences.
Parents and guardiansare asked to provide up to three phone numbers and two email addresses whichthis service can use to inform them of important notices. For more information,please contact your students' school office or the Lord Selkirk School DivisionBoard Office.
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