GLENBORO SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a safe, supportive, caring and challenging environment in co-operation with the parents and the community in order that all students might realize their full potential in a changing world.

GLENBORO SCHOOL MOTTO

“Learning Today – Knowing Tomorrow

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PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISON

MISSION STATEMENT

In partnership with all stakeholders and mindful of fiscal and global realities, we will endeavour to provide a dignified, respectful and caring environment, committed to excellence in education and equitable to all students.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Prairie Spirit School Division recognizes and appreciates:

- that each child is a unique individual

- that education should address the needs of the whole child

- that learning is an ongoing life-long process

Prairie Spirit School Division believes that learning requires the energetic involvement of the home, the school and the community. Prairie Spirit School Division further believes that our education system should:

- enhance the child’s self-esteem

- prepare the child for the changing world

- provide opportunities for the child to develop to her/his fullest potential

- provide fair and equitable educational opportunities for all children

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Glenboro School Staff 2009-2010

TEACHING STAFF

Teachers Email	Teaching Assignment
Tammy Ballingall tballingall@prspirit.ca	Guidance & CTS
Marilyn Cullen mcullen@prspirit.ca	Grade 5 & 6 , Computers
Ryan Diehl rdiehl@prspirit.ca	Sr High English
Dallas Dufrat ddufrat@prspirit.ca	Industrial Arts, Science 20F
Alexis Einarson aeinarson@prspirit.ca	Resource
Connie Feader cfeader@prspirit.ca	Grade 8
Corey Forbes cforbes@prspirit.ca	Phys Ed, Pre Cal 20S
Angie Gudnason agudnason@prspirit.ca	Grade 7, Grade 7 & 8 Phys Ed
Gail Hamilton ghamilton@prspirit.ca	Reading Recovery
Carol Langan clangan@prspirit.ca	Grade 3, Grade 1/ 2 Music
Jaclyn Lewis jlewis@prsirit.ca	Home Ec, Foods, Gr 5-9 Health
Meagan McGill mmcgill@prspirit.ca	Gr 3 - 6 Music, H.S. & M.Y. Choir, Gr 5 - 7 French
Kevin Newton knewton@prspirit.ca	Administration
Karen Rawlings krawlings@prspirit.ca	Desktop Pub 35S, History 30S, Biology 40S, Digital Pictures 25S
Sharon Prost sprost@prspirit.ca	Grade 1 & 2
Norman Stilkowski nstilkowski@prspirit.ca	Senior High Math & Physics 40S
Holly Vrooman hvrooman@prspirit.ca	Grade 5 Math 2 &4
Michelle Wytinck mwytinck@prspirit.ca	Kindergarten

SUPPORT STAFF

Paraeducators
Deb Alcock	dalcock@prspirit.ca
Beth Diehl	bdiehl@prspirit.ca
Charlene Godard	cgodard@prspirit.ca
Fiona Ham	fham@prspirit.ca
Brenda Hutlet	bhutlet@prspirit.ca
Tracey Jonsson	tjonsson@prspirit.ca
Gudrun Mowat	gmowat@prspirit.ca
Amanda Nash	anash@prspirit.ca
Hannetjie Swanepoel	hswanepoel@prspirit.ca
Administrative Assistant
Brenda Tosh	btosh@prspirit.ca
Librarian
Stacey Myers	smyers@prspirit.ca
Custodial Staff	Bus Drivers
Glenn Jefferies	Martin Anderson
Jay Ruston	Rene Aubry
Stephanie Kovar	Bernice Friesen
Agnes Rigaux	Harry Friesen
	Carol Lynn Malyon
	Dale Naismith
	Bob Williamson

SHARED SERVICES
Rod Jones	Mental Health Worker
Lisa Clouston	School Social Worker
Buffy Debreuil	Speech Language Pathologist
Craig Cuddy	Computer Coordinator
Farrin Gates	Computer Technician
Sandi Cyr	Computer Technician
Tom Isford	Computer Technician

 

School Day Schedule -

8:30 Doors open
8:55 Warning Buzzer – all students proceed to class
9:00 “O’Canada” and announcements; Block 1A Begins
9:40 Block 1B Begins

10:20 Morning Recess Begins
10:30 Recess ends and Block 2A Begins
11:10 Block 2B Begins

11:35 Lunch for Elmentary starts
11:50 Lunch Dismissal for Elmentary, Lunch Begins for S1 – S4
12:35 Warning Buzzer – all students K – S4
12:40 Block 3A Begins
1:20 Block 3B Begins

2:00 Afternoon Recess Begins
2:10 Recess ends and Block 4A Begins
2:50 Block 4B Begins
3:30 Dismissal

Attendance is taken at the start of each class

Office Hours
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISIO N

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2009-2010

 

Monday September 7 th, 2009 Labour Day All Schools Closed

Tuesday September 8 th, 2009 Administration Day No Classes

Wednesday September 9 th, 2009 Divisional Inservice No Classes

Thursday September 10 th, 2009 Divisional Inservice No Classes

Friday September 11 th, 2009 First Day for Students All Schools Open

Monday October 12 th, 2009 Thanksgiving Day All Schools Closed

Friday October 23 rd, 2009 SAG/LIFT No Classes

Wednesday November 11 th, 2009 Remembrance Day All Schools Closed

Friday November 13 th, 2009 Parent/Teacher Interviews No Classes

Friday December 18 th, 2009 Last Teaching Day 2009 All Schools Open

DECEMBER 19, 2009 - JANUARY 3, 2010 INCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS BREAK

Monday January 4 th, 2010 First Day for Students All Schools Open

Thursday January 28 th, 2010 Last Day of Semester All Schools Open

Friday January 29 th, 2010 Administration Day No Classes

Monday February 1 st, 2010 First Day of Second Semester All Schools Open

Monday February 15 th, 2010 Louis Riel Day All Schools Closed

Friday February 26 th, 2010 Divisional Inservice No Classes

Friday March 12 th, 2010 Reporting to Parents or P.D. Day No Classes

Friday March 26 th, 2010 Last Day before Spring Break All Schools Open

MARCH 29, 2010 – APRIL 2, 2010 INCLUSIVE SPRING BREAK

Monday April 5 th, 2010 First Day after Spring Break All Schools Open

Friday April 9 th, 2010 Reporting to Parents or P.D. Day No Classes

Monday May 24 th, 2010 Victoria Day All Schools Closed

Friday June 18 th, 2010 Graduation All Schools Open

Tuesday June 29 th, 2010 Recognition Day All Schools Open

Wednesday June 30 th, 2010 Administration Day No Classes

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Compulsory Courses Required for Graduation (Total 16 of the 29)

Grade 9 - English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education

Grade 10 - English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Physical Education

Grade 11 - English, Math/Accounting, Canadian History, Physical Education

Grade 12 - English, Math/Accounting


Complementary and Supplementary Courses (Minimum of 13)

English (additional) - Transactional
Mathematics (additional) – Pre-Calculus, Applied and Consumer
Science (additional) – Physics, Biology and Chemistry
Social Studies (additional)
Second Language
Graphics
Industrial Arts – Woods, Metals and Small Motors
Home Economics – Family Studies, Foods, Sewing etc.
Physical Education (additional)
Futures in Business
Canadian Law
Computer Application
Keyboarding
Skills for Independent Living
Cooperative Education
Volunteer Certification (Community Services)
Apprenticeship
A variety of courses offered through Independent Study Option (ISO), Teacher Mediated Option (TMO), Advanced Placement Program (AP) and Distance Education etc.
Certified Music Programs
Note: any clarification needed for required courses or course options should be discussed with the Guidance Counsellor, Mr. Ham; or the Principal, Mr. Newton.

Course Changes
Course changes must take place within the first ten days of the course. The course(s) instructor(s), guidance counsellor, parent(s) and principal must grant approval for any changes after initial registration.

Independent Study Option (Correspondence Courses)
Contact- Mrs. T. Ballingall
Students wishing to utilize this program will be required to pay course registration fees and any other fees associated with the course. Upon successful completion of the course, Prairie Spirit School Division will reimburse the registration fee. This type of course requires a great personal commitment to scheduling one-self and doing the required work. Usually, we try to schedule the student at a regular time period in the day, to work in the library or in the back of a classroom.
The provincial average of students completing and passing ISO courses is approximately 20%.
Students have one calendar year to complete the course.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Contact – Mr. Kevin Newton
The advanced placement program is distance education program that involves study of a particular subject area throughout the school year with a final exam upon conclusion. The AP Program is an intensive study that allows students the opportunity to earn credit towards high school graduation and university.

Cooperative Education Program
Contact- Mrs. T. Ballingall
This type of program involves helping teachers as an assistant or going to a specific workplace outside the school building (requires Workplace Health and Safety Registration). Students may earn a total of four credits in this program. There are also journal and other “theory” requirements for this course.

Apprenticeship Program
Contact- Mrs. T. Ballingall
The Apprenticeship Program is available for students with a complete Senior 2 level. Students wishing to explore a trade and work directly in the trade may enter this program. This program is set up to help earn credit towards the “hourly requirement” of certification in the specific trade area, along with earning credits towards high school graduation (dual credits). A salary may be earned in this program.

Distance Education – Web Based
Contact- Mr. K. Newton/Mrs. T. Ballingall
Distance Education courses are delivered on-line and have an instructor stationed at another school, elsewhere in the division or province. There is a registration fee for this type of course of which will be reimbursed by Prairie Spirit School Division upon successful completion of the course.

Teacher Mediated Option Courses
Contact- Mr. K. Newton
These types of courses are delivered over a phone line with distributed written work and assignments (fax, mail and email). The instructor speaks to the students, usually on a weekly basis over the phone. There is a registration fee for this type of course of which will be reimbursed by Prairie Spirit School Division upon successful completion of the course.

Volunteer Program
Contact- Mr. K. Newton
Glenboro School recognizes the importance of being a volunteer in a community. The Glenboro School Volunteer Program has two components for Grades 4 – Sr. 4 and one classroom component for Grades K - 3. Upon achieving the requirements of the two components, a student will receive a volunteer certificate at Graduation or Undergrad Awards Day. High school students completing 110 hours of volunteer work, may earn a credit towards graduation. It is expected that volunteer activities, whether individual or class based, are activities that provide service to our community or people in our community. They are not to be “chore” responsibilities or daily-required activities. A volunteer committee within the school is set up to clarify the acceptance of certain tasks towards this program.

A. Individual Volunteer Hours
Grade 4 -5 hours
Grade 5 - 8 - 10 hours
Grade 9 - 12 - 20 hours

B. Class Volunteer Hours
K-Gr. 4- Taking part in any type of volunteer activity as a designated class. The activity must be approved by the class instructor. No minimum hour requirement.

Guidance Services
Contact – Mrs. T. Ballingall
Glenboro School provides guidance and counseling service to K-S4 students through a counselor who, in collaboration with the principal, teachers, and support staff, delivers a variety of services, including:

Short and long-term counseling plans for classes and individuals, and coordinating these services for students who are in need

Monitoring of senior students’ achievement and offering programming to address at-risk individuals, including the development of School Initiated Courses

Facilitate the delivery of Distance Education, including Independent Study Options and Web-Based Programs, as well as coordinating Work-Experience Courses and the Senior Years Apprenticeship Option

Providing a career education program at the senior level, including career planning and post-secondary information

Maintaining links to external student support services and agencies

Providing a climate of confidentiality to those who choose to request services of a personal nature.

Students are encouraged to make use of our guidance services, and parents can make appointments by calling the school office.

Examinattions, Reporting and Promotion

Report cards go home to parents in mid-November for all students, the end of January for high school students, mid-March for all students and finally, the end of June for all students.

Grade 9 - 12 - Examinations are written in high school for all Gr. 9 - 12 students. A student, regardless of exemptions, must still write a minimum of two final examinations in each semester, total of four per school year (two of the courses must be core subjects eg. Math, English, Social Studies, Science ). Provincial exams will count towards the number of required exams to be written. Midterms are excluded from exemptions.

Grade 7 & 8 – Grade 7 & 8 students will write a minimum of two exams each semester. Mathematics will be one of the two exams written (compulsory). Other subjects will be examined on a rotation basis. It will be left at discretion of the instructor if they chose to have more than two exams in any given term. Finals exams will be worth 20% of the overall mark. The mid-term exam weight will be at discretion of instructor.

Exam Rotation

Year	7	8
2009-2010	Math & English	Math & English
2010-2011	Math & Science	Math & Science
2011-2012	Math & English	Math & English
2012-2013	Math & Social Studies	Math & Social Studies

Exemptions – Grade 9 - 12

A student may obtain an academic exemption from writing a final exam if able to complete the following:
a) Minimum of 80% in the course
b) In good standing with the course instructor
c) All work has been handed in regularly on time and complete
d) Attendance has been regular

General Examination Rules

a) Students shall write for a minimum of 75 minutes and maximum of 3 hours.
b) Students will write exams when scheduled by the school. Consideration will be made in the case of illness or bereavement. Any other exceptional circumstances must be discussed with school administration.
c) Exams missed because of illness:
- All students who have a medical reason for missing any exams are asked to supply written proof from a doctor.
- Students who supply medical proof as a reason for absence will be allowed to write make-up examinations at a later date. The date of the exam is to be determined by the subject teacher.
- Where medical reasons make it impossible to write an exam, the final mark will be derived by the course teacher on the basis of previous marks in the course.
d) Final exams will be 30% of the final mark for high school students. S1 Provincial Math Exam will be worth 25%.

Promotions

In Grades K thru Grade 12, promotions are finalized by teachers who teach the students concerned, with the help of guidance counsellor, resource teacher and school-based administration, if necessary. In the elementary program, parents will be involved in the decision making.


AWARDS

GRADUATE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS


1RBC Royal Bank Scholarship - $200.00
-Presented to a graduating student having the highest mark in English 40S. Presented by the Royal Bank, Glenboro Branch

2. Westoba Credit Union Scholarship - $200.00
- Awarded to the student with the highest average who is furthering his/her education through a non-university program of studies upon proof of registration.

3. Wallis Agencies Business Education Award - $250.00
- Awarded to a deserving student entering a business related field, upon proof of acceptance at a post-secondary institution.

4. Glenboro Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Award - $300.00
-Presented to a student whose relatives were/are veterans and is furthering his/her education in post-secondary education.
MUST APLPLY

5. Cypress River Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary - $200.00
-A graduate furthering education within the year with high marks and child/grandchild of a veteran or auxiliary member.
MUST APPLY

6. Prairie Spirit Division Scholarship – Two $300.00 scholarships
-A student who, throughout his/her high school years, has demonstrated consistent effort in scholastic achievement and has exhibited qualities of leadership and service to others.

7. Cypress River Centennial Award – Varies (max $500.00)
-Awarded to a student (res. Of Ward 2) exhibiting fine community & school spirit with good academic achievement. MUST APPLY

8. Science Award – Sr. Student Council - $200.00
-Presented to a student continuing his/her studies, with highest academic achievement in the study of Grade 11 & 12 Science.

9. Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association Award - $150.00
- To a graduating student who has been accepted into the Faculty of Education.
MUST APPLY

10. Belmont & District Lions Graduate Award - $100.00
-Awarded to a student from Belmont area who best exemplifies an all-around student and who has made a positive contribution to the school.

11. Pirates Softball Team Memorial Scholarship - $100.00
-Awarded to a graduate entering a post-secondary educational institution and has exhibited fine effort.

12. Stockton Recreation Committee Scholarship - $150.00
-To a graduate entering Education, Phys Ed, Agriculture or other post-secondary education; living near Stockton. Paid upon proof of acceptance.

13. Pelican Lake Chapter #62-Order of the Eastern Star -$100.00
- To a graduate who has been a diligent, hard working student in English 40S.

14. Agriculture/Human Ecology Award - $200.00
-Awarded to a graduate with the highest average who will be entering an agricultural or human ecology course or a recognized community college. Sponsored by the R. M. of South Cypress.

15. Local Nurses Union: $600.00
- Presented to a graduating student entering any of 3 levels of nursing care: Licensed Practical, Registered, Bachelor of Nursing. (Nurses Union)
MUST APPLY

16. Pembina Consumer Co-op Scholarship - $300.00
- Awards to a student planning on completing a post-secondary education in Business Administration, Management or Agriculture.

17. The Tomlinson Scholarship - $100.00
- Awarded to a student with high personal expectations.

18. Glenboro Health Aux. $500.00
– Awarded to a graduating student entering a medical field.
MUST APPLY

19. Cypress River Credit Union Scholarship - $500.00
- Awarded to a deserving student who has exhibited an excellent academis work ethic and plans to enter a vocational trade.

20. Class of 78, 79 & 80 Reunion Scholarship - $250.00
- Awarded to a student who has worked to their full potential, has provided service to school and community, has an excellent attendance record, and who is entering a trade or vocational program.

21. Glenboro and Area Foundation Scholarhips
- Glenboro & Area Foundation Community Scholarship - Awarded to a student who participates in extracurricular activities and/or community services, and is enrolled in a full-time regular program, apprenticeship program or co-operative education program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Greg Arason Pioneer Spirit Award - Awarded to a deserving graduate enrolled in a Canadian Post-Secondary Institution and has demonstrated academic effort and has been involved in many aspects of school and community life.
- Bev Coates-Turnbull Memorail Scholarship - Awarded to a deserving student

22. Gus Baltessen & Evelyn (Simoens) Baltessen Memorial Scholarships
- Awarded to Cypress River Student. This scholarship was created to foster the pursuit of post-secondary education for high school students in the Cypress River area.

23. Chown Centennial Scholarship - $500.00

24. Governor General’s Medal – Bronze Medal
-Awarded to the student who graduates with the highest academic standing, a mark of academic excellence.

25. Student of the Year Award – A plaque donated by the Glenboro School and $100.00 donated by the Glenboro & Area Foundation

26. Awards
- Wide range of awards – see Mel Ham.

UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS

Most Improvement in Grade 9 Year (boy & girl) who is a grandchild or child of a United Commercial Travellers Member-$50.00/each
- Sponsor: Glenboro UCT.

Most Deserving (Belmont Student) – in Grade 11 year – $100.00
- Sponsor: Belmont Rebekah Lodge.

Most Deserving (Cypress Student) – in Grade 11 year – $100.00
- Sponsor: Cypress River Ladies Legion Auxiliary

-Award for Canadian Studies – (highest combined mark–3 years)
Sponsor: Hawkins Hustlers (Coin Collection)

Belmont School Achievement Award –(Gr 7 – 12 Belmont Student for scholastic and/or athletic achievement) - $100.00
-Sponsor: Belmont School

Math/Science - Sponsored by - M. Y. Student Council
- Presented to Grade 9, 10 & 11 students

TOP MATH/SCIENCE AWARD (Grade 9 - 12 )


Arts – (English, Social Studies)
Grade 9
|Grade 10
Grade 11
• TOP ARTS AWARD (Grade 9 - 12) Glenboro School

Home Economics -

Vocational –
Grade 12 Woodworking

French Awards
Grade 9, 10 & 12

Honour Roll Certificates – Overall 80% average
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12

Senior 4 Academic Letters - 80% average in 5 of the 40S level courses

Student Leadership Recognition Certificates

Volunteer Recognition

Sports Awards –

1. Most Valuable Player & Panther Certificates
2. Male and Female Athletes of the Year

Merit Shield – A plaque presented to a student who makes a willing and cheerful contribution to the school.


K – 8 AWARDS

1. Kindergarten Certificates

2. Personal Success Awards

3. Most Improved Students

4. Most Deserving Students

5. General Proficiency Students

6. Academic Proficiency Students

7. Sudent Leadership Certificates

8. volunteer Certificates - K - Grade 3

9. Volunteer Certificates - Individual Grade 4 - 8

10. School Patrols

11. Middle Years Honour Roll

12. Middle Years Honour Roll (80% in L.A., Math, Science, S.S. and French)

13. Mathematics Trophy (highest average) - Gr 6 & 7 - Middle Years Student Council Medals and Gr 8 - Kay Bullion Trophy

14. Minor Sports Awards (Male & Female)

15. Grade 8 Certificates of Promotion

16. Stockton Award (Outstanding Student)

COMMUNICATION

Announcements
Announcements are read over the intercom after O Canada each morning. We also distribute, in writing, a more complete list of announcements to each homeroom in the morning. Students must submit announcements to the front office if they would like them presented in written and/or spoken form.

Glenboro School News
School News goes into the Glenboro Gazette on a weekly basis and is hung in the Glenboro Post Office. We seldom send newsletters home to families. Parents or families wishing to have the school news sent to them “on-line” can contact the school with their email address, and arrangements will be made for the School News to be sent directly to them.

Telephone Interviews and Use of Email
Teachers may call at any time of the year to report about student attendance, progress or behavior. Parents may also call the teachers or administrators during the school year if they have any concerns. It is strongly recommended staff, teachers and parents use email to communicate any questions, progress, assignments or tests, regarding a particular child.

Lines of Communication
Go to the right person with your concern or complaint. Talking to the wrong person can often create confusion and/or frustration. Go to the source. If you have concern with an issue in a particular classroom, please phone, write a note, or send an email to the respective teacher. Often this will help sort things out. If a teacher has a concern, they will do the same.

Regardless of the level on the following outline, the communication process remains the same:

a) A person starts at the source

b) Clarifies his/her understanding

c) Discusses the problem with the other person

d) Resolves the problem (review after a set period of time) or agrees to disagree

e) End of situation or appeal the decision to the next level

f) Note: If felt required, a mediator can be arranged.

Level 1 – Student

Level 2 – Parents/Teachers

Level 3 – School Based Administration

Level 4 – Divisional Senior Administration

Level 5 – Trustee(s)

Level 6 – Provincial Government

Regardless of the concern, remember the focus is in the best overall interest of the child. Parents and school staff members may disagree about what is the best way to resolve an issue. Please remember that the school staff has a responsibility to look after the best interests of all children. The needs of the many may be different than the needs of a particular child. The most important consideration is to help parents and the school staff work together in the best interest of the students.

Student Responsibilities

• At Glenboro School, the understanding is that teachers have the right to teach and students have the right to learn. Anything that interferes with this process will be identified and corrected.

• The prime responsibility for behavior in the classroom is with the individual student.

• The prime responsibility for discipline in the classroom is with the classroom teacher. While the type of discipline demanded by each teacher will vary with the personality of the teacher, the atmosphere of the classroom will provide a good learning situation and one in which the student is inspired to work constructively at his/her studies.

• From time to time a teacher may be required to use disciplinary measures as an attitudinal or behavioural learning experience for the student.

• If a student’s behaviour cannot be dealt with in the classroom, school-based administrators will be involved. Parents are often contacted at this time. At all times, the dignity of the student and family is maintained throughout this process.

 

Attendance Policy

Glenboro School recognizes the importance of committing to attending class promptly, on time, and on a consistent basis. If a student is late for a class or misses a class, the expectation is that it is for a very valid reason. Vital to addressing overall attendance concerns between school and family is the communication between each party. It is appreciated when the family does inform the front office when there is a pending absence from class(es). If for some reason a pupil is absent from a classroom and there has been no written or verbal indication from a parent or guardian, Glenboro School will follow-up with a call to the student’s home.
Should a student get to a point where their absenteeism is of significant concern, a teacher and/or school administrator will call the parent/guardian to relay and discuss such concerns. If absenteeism still continues to be a problem, an intervention meeting will be called between teachers, school based administration, and the parents/guardians. At the time, discussion will revolve around the child’s overall attendance pattern and whether or not continuing in the course will be an option.


For students, we encourage the students to be in school; however full time Grade 11 & 12 will have open campus (allowing the students to leave the school during their noon hours and spares) providing:
• the student has good academic standing
• the student has parental permission

Grade 11 & 12 students not achieving the above requirements will be expected to be in school and using their time constructively.

Homework

The amount of daily homework that a student should be expected to do each night will vary with the student’s abilities, interests and work habits. However, homework should be a REGULAR activity for all students. Generally speaking, homework should consist of:

a) The working assignment given by the teacher during that school day
b) A review of the work covered during all classes that school day to ensure thorough understanding of the material covered. Material not understood should be brought forward the very next class for further explanation or special arrangements made with the teacher to ensure the subject material is understood
c) Preparation of study notes on the work of that day so that material is prepared in advance for test preparation
d) A period of review of the material covered over a longer period or time frame, and taking the opportunity to tie it all together

The length of time spent on homework should increase gradually as the student moves through school. All students who wish to be successful in school and beyond should develop a study program that is regular and progressive.

Homework Help Room

In efforts to provide optimum opportunities for our students to keep up with their academic work, on a daily basis during the noon hour period our school provides the “homework help room”. A supervised classroom with teacher assistance is is used for students who need extra time to complete their daily assignments or projects. Computers are available for any students requiring such. At times, teachers will request that a student attend the noon hour homework help room. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they are present during the scheduled and requested time.

Glenboro School Academic Intervention Plan

The importance of clear and open communication between the teacher and parent/guardian regarding a student’s academic progress is of vital importance. During the school year our school organizes two Parent/Teacher Interviews plus sends home formal report cards four times a year for the high school students, and three times a year for Grades K-8. Throughout the year teachers will continue to make themselves available to meet with a parent/guardian whenever suitable times can be arranged for both parties.

Should a student become a concern in one or more of the following situations:

1. Frequently handing in assignments beyond deadlines
2. Handing in work that is substandard
3. Having work that is significantly overdue or incomplete
4. Having a status in a particular course that is concerning to the point of potential failure

The following will take place:

1. The teacher will continue to remind the student of their status and encourage work to be completed satisfactorily
2. The student may be assigned to the “homework help room” until all work is completed or to the satisfaction of the instructor
3. The teacher will contact the parent/guardian and arrange a plan of action in how the above academic shortfalls will be remedied

If the above does not remedy the concerning situation, the teacher will contact school based administration and a meeting may be arranged between teacher, student, parent/guardian, and any other party(s) deemed necessary to assist in the success of the student’s academic status. At this intervention meeting, a plan of action will be discussed and put in place, all in efforts to give the student a fair opportunity to pass the course. At the same time further “follow-up” meetings may be arranged with some or all of the above parties. It is the expectation that parent/guardian and teacher will continue periodic dialogue updating each other of the student’s status. This means teacher contacting parent/guardian and parent/guardian contacting the teacher in return.

Note: It is expected that all course assignments in any subject area must be submitted to the course instructor in a timely manner for a student to earn a credit. Zeroes will not be accepted for late or incomplete assignments. Come the end of a particular term, courses with incomplete assignments will be given an “incomplete” status on the report card.

Appeal process for Incomplete Course Status

Should a student or parent/guardian wish to appeal an incomplete grade in a particular course and feels confident that they can remedy the current situation or status, they may file an appeal to school based administration and the subject teacher. Appeals are to be in writing and must include/explain the following:

1. Despite the communication and intervention of the teacher/administrator’s efforts, why the student has an incomplete status on their final report
2. Why the student feels they can reasonably change their current academic status and can assure that they can achieve the possibility of “meeting” a suitable level of course outcomes
3. The date all course requirements can be guaranteed to be handed in.
   
   The appeal letter will be considered by the school administrator and teacher, and will be forwarded to the school academic appeal committee should they feel an appeal is worth considering. The academic appeal committee consists of the principal, course instructor, guidance counselor, and resource teacher. Should the appeal committee feel the appeal is worthy of hearing, the student and parent/guardian will be called in for a formal meeting. The committee will hear an explanation of how the academic concerns and shortfalls will be addressed and discuss any particulars needing clarification. A decision on the appeal will be announced within one working day.
   
   

Glenboro School Nutrition Policy

 Philosophy Statement
Glenboro School recognizes its responsibility in co-operation with the home and community to encourage healthy lifestyles and acknowledges the important role that nutrition plays in the total development and performance of the individual.

Rationale:
Nutrition plays a significant role in growth and development, resistance to disease, and physical and mental health. It is important for children to have food that is nutritionally well balanced. Research clearly shows that many chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer have their roots in childhood and early food habits. Research also demonstrates a relationship between nutrition, and children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual readiness to learn. The school’s role in health promotion and disease prevention is significant. Short-term effects of malnutrition are tiredness, irritability, inattentiveness, and increased susceptibility to colds, flu, and infections. Long term effects include underachievement in school responsibilities/commitments, poor self-esteem and continuing substandard overall health.

Policy
Glenboro School will continue to promote healthy eating and active living through our food program, nutrition education, and health/physical education. We will endeavour to ensure that decisions involving food and drink at Glenboro School will be carried out keeping the interests in mind of our children and our school community needs. Our continuing education will incorporate Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and the Manitoba Physical Education/Health Education Curriculum.

• Our school will offer milk, fruit juice, and water for sale to students and staff.
• School community membership will be encouraged to bring only food belonging to one or more of the four food groups of Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating for recess snacks, lunches, and after school activities. At the same time our school will continue an adequate working liaison between the hot lunch committee and hot lunch coordinator; ensuring products sold in the school canteen follow school by-laws/policy and protocols of Bill 2 of the Public Schools Amendment Act (Trans Fats and Nutrition).
• School groups will be encouraged to offer healthy lunch choices on special activity/lunch days.
• Our school will continue to promote active healthy living choices throughout the school year.

 

School Dress

Students are expected to be dressed appropriately for not only the learning for themselves, but also in a way that allows for the learning of others. Dress is expected to be appropriate in regards to personal health, hygiene, respectfulness and within appropriate guidelines of the local community culture.

1. Students will be dressed in some appropriate form of footwear, as bare feet are a definite health hazard in a public building.
2. Clothing which contains offensive slogans, i.e. profanity, lewd slogans, obscene pictures and racial slurs will not
be worn in school.
3. The lower part of the shirt is expected to meet the belt-line of the pants. Naval displays, as well as cleavage, are not acceptable.
4. Headwear is not allowed to be worn during the regular school hours.
5. Exposing of the buttock area or underwear is not acceptable.

Students in violation of any of the above policies will be asked to change their dress accordingly.

Smoking

The school and the school grounds are a smoke free facility. In accordance with provincial and federal laws, students under the age of 16 are not to be in possession of or using tobacco at any time. Students 16 and over and at least in Senior 2 who wish to smoke can leave school grounds during the morning and afternoon recess only with signed parental permission. Parental permission forms are available from the principal. Students in violation of the smoking policy will face disciplinary action and suspension.

Bringing a Motor Vehicle to School

Bringing a motor vehicle to school is a privilege and operating it during school hours falls under the following guidelines:
a) The vehicle is operated in a safe manner with the well being of its operator and by-standers kept in mind.
b) Passengers are not allowed unless written permission is granted by parents or principal.
c) Students regularly bringing a motor vehicle to school will require written authorization from parents. Forms are available from the office.

Visiting Our School

Upon arrival at our school, it is imperative all visitors report to the front office. This means regardless of where you park or whom you want to see, reporting to the office is essential.

Personal Integrity

Students who submit work for credit are expected at all times to submit only their own work. Any student caught cheating, whether it be copying from another student or permitting another student to copy from them, may be assigned a zero grade for the work submitted. Repeated offenses may result in a student being withdrawn from a course. Plagiarism is a form of cheating. Plagiarism is the act of inserting into your paper the ideas, opinions, or words of another and without assigning proper credit to that individual, attempting to give the impression to the reader that this is your own work. Students who are unclear about the rules of plagiarism should consult with their class teacher prior to doing assignments.

Vandalism and Damage

It is expected that students will take pride in their school and assist in maintaining an attractive and inviting atmosphere. Accidental damages to school property will be billed to the student, either in whole or in part, depending on the circumstance surrounding this situation. Vandalism will result in total restitution being required and disciplinary action will be taken. In some cases of vandalism, the matter may be reported to the RCMP.

Illegal Drugs and Alcohol

• Illegal drugs and alcohol possession or consumption on the school property and in conjunction with school activitites is strictly forbidden.
• Attending school under the influence is strictly forbidden.
• Violating this policy will result in suspension.

Lockers

Lockers, when available will be assigned to students. Although lockers are assigned to individual students, they remain the property of Prairie Spirit School Division and are subject to search if the principal or other school official has reason to believe that the student is concealing an illegal substance or committing an offense related to the locker.

Textbooks

Textbooks are supplied by the Prairie Spirit School Division and will be returned (with minimal deterioration) at the conclusion of the course. Students will be charged for damage to textbooks or lost textbooks.

School Telephone

A payphone is available for student use. Calls should be made prior to or following class time unless it is an emergency, at which time permission from the class teacher must be given. The office phone is not for student use, and change is not provided for the pay phone.

Use of Computer Labs

Computers are expensive, delicate pieces of equipment that must be treated with respect. The importance of the following policies being observed is vital:

a) A student must have his or her own diskette or storage chip to save work.

b) No food or drinks are permitted in the computer room at any time.

c) Malfunctioning equipment is to be reported to Ms. Einarson.

d) Tampering with programs or network passwords will result in long-term loss of computer privileges and perhaps even school suspension. Tampering includes the use of another person’s password.

e) At noon hours and after school, students must be signed into the computer room by a staff member who is remaining in the school to lock the room after use.

f) Students are expected to leave the room in a tidy condition.

g) Loitering is not permitted in the computer room at any time.

h) The use of chat lines and student e-mail is prohibited.

USE OF CELL PHONES

During times of classroom instruction (including physical education – indoors or outdoors, music, computer classes, industrial arts etc.), cell phones turned on, cell phone use, or visible possession of a cell phone by students is absolutely forbidden. In gymnasium change rooms or washroom areas of the school, cell phone use is forbidden at any time.

Cells phones used or in open sight of teachers during forbidden times or locations will be confiscated and sent to the office of the principal. Confiscation of a phone will be a minimum of one week. Second or further offences will be for a longer duration of time.

 

Library Resource Centre

The library is open all school days for student use. The library is a valuable resource in any school. The librarian will help students find materials for assignments or research projects, and will help to locate materials for personal reading. Teachers may reserve the library for partial or complete class periods. The library is a place for students to enrich their education through the use of the resource materials, books, periodicals, tapes, filmstrips, computer use and other materials. It is also a place to do quiet work, such as reading, homework, individual projects, and research. Students using the library are expected to use the time in a productive manner.

The library is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. each day.


Procedures for a Fire Drill

• Ensure all students have left your classroom area and proceed through the designated route.

• The classroom doors are to be closed along with other office/area doors.

• Lights are to be turned off in all classrooms

• The first class through the doorways, please assign door holders until all students are out

• All classes are to meet on the north side of the school.

• Take attendance of your class and report any concerning absences to Mrs. Tosh, who will be waiting at the front doors on the west side of the school.

• Mr. Newton will call you back into the building upon completion of the fire drill.

• Report any concerns to Mr. Newton.

Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular functions are considered an extension of school programming and as such, all school policies will be in effect. Where community volunteers are used as coaches or supervisors, they will command the same respect as school staff.

Glenboro School regularly offers the following programs:
- Yearbook Committee
- Middle and Senior Years Student Council
- Graduation Committee
- Festival of the Arts
- Book/Reading Club
- Choir
- Encounters with Canada
-Forum for Young Canadians
- University of Winnipeg Mini-University
- Terry Fox Run
- Downhill Ski Trips
- Recycling and Environment Club
- Middle Years Cross Country
-Middle Years and Varsity Golf
- Middle Years, Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball
- Middle Years, Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball
- Middle Years and Varsity Curling
- High School Hockey
- Middle Years and Varsity Badminton
- High School Baseball
- High School Fastball
- Middle Years and High School Track and Field
- Outdoor Education Program
- Club Volleyball and Basketball Programs
- Cross Country Ski Club
- E arly Years, Middle Years and Senior Years Intramurals
- Milk Program
- Drama