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280 Quebec Ave. Toronto M6P 2V3 Tel: 416-393-8122 Fax: 416-393-0009 August 2018 Dear Grade 9 Humberside Students and Parents/Guardians, It is our pleasure to welcome you to Humberside C.I., a wonderful school, where we hope you will spend four fulfilling high school years. These next few years will be exciting ones filled with new experiences, friends, challenges and achievements. We are looking forward to supporting your academic and personal development during your years as a Husky. Tuesday, September 4 th is the first day of school. You will meet your peer leaders and home form teacher. You will also have an opportunity to become acquainted with the layout of the building. On Tuesday, September 4 th , please bring the package of forms that are included in this email and remember to use the School Cash Online website to pay your student fees. If you do not have a copy of our forms package, please visit our website at: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/humberside/docs/GR.9FORMS.pdf. The registration package is also available in our main office. Please arrive at the main doors in front of the school at 8:30 a.m. where you will find our peer leaders eagerly awaiting your arrival. The peer leaders will organize you by home form and welcome you to the school with a fun activity! You will be dismissed by 11:15 a.m. on September 4 th . All students will follow a Day 1 schedule on Wednesday, September 5 th from 8:45 a.m. until 3:10 p.m. A number of fees must be paid in the first few days of classes. A chart is attached which outlines the additional fees associated with clubs, teams, activities and courses at Humberside. The Student Activity Fee has been set in consultation with the Student Council and parents of the School Advisory Council. All students pay the $60.00 Student Activity Fee. If your family is experiencing financial difficulties, please see your Vice-Principal. All grade 9 classes go to Camp Robin Hood with staff and peer leaders for a team building day in September. A letter about this important experience is attached. Please complete and return the permission form for this field trip to the main office along with your online payment for $45.00. Our annual Curriculum Night is Monday, September 17 th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All parents have the opportunity on this evening to follow their child’s timetable, meet all of their child’s teachers and receive curriculum materials such as course outlines as well as assessment and evaluation requirements. Also included in this email is an invitation from our School Advisory Council to the first social/meeting of the year on Monday, September 10 th , 2018. School Council information is found on the Humberside website http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humbersideci/More/School-Advisory-Council and Council members may be reached by email at [email protected].

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  • 280 Quebec Ave. • Toronto M6P 2V3 • Tel: 416-393-8122 • Fax: 416-393-0009

    August 2018 Dear Grade 9 Humberside Students and Parents/Guardians, It is our pleasure to welcome you to Humberside C.I., a wonderful school, where we hope you will spend four fulfilling high school years. These next few years will be exciting ones filled with new experiences, friends, challenges and achievements. We are looking forward to supporting your academic and personal development during your years as a Husky. Tuesday, September 4th is the first day of school. You will meet your peer leaders and home form teacher. You will also have an opportunity to become acquainted with the layout of the building. On Tuesday, September 4th, please bring the package of forms that are included in this email and remember to use the School Cash Online website to pay your student fees. If you do not have a copy of our forms package, please visit our website at: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/humberside/docs/GR.9FORMS.pdf. The registration package is also available in our main office. Please arrive at the main doors in front of the school at 8:30 a.m. where you will find our peer leaders eagerly awaiting your arrival. The peer leaders will organize you by home form and welcome you to the school with a fun activity! You will be dismissed by 11:15 a.m. on September 4th. All students will follow a Day 1 schedule on Wednesday, September 5th from 8:45 a.m. until 3:10 p.m. A number of fees must be paid in the first few days of classes. A chart is attached which outlines the additional fees associated with clubs, teams, activities and courses at Humberside. The Student Activity Fee has been set in consultation with the Student Council and parents of the School Advisory Council. All students pay the $60.00 Student Activity Fee. If your family is experiencing financial difficulties, please see your Vice-Principal. All grade 9 classes go to Camp Robin Hood with staff and peer leaders for a team building day in September. A letter about this important experience is attached. Please complete and return the permission form for this field trip to the main office along with your online payment for $45.00. Our annual Curriculum Night is Monday, September 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All parents have the opportunity on this evening to follow their child’s timetable, meet all of their child’s teachers and receive curriculum materials such as course outlines as well as assessment and evaluation requirements. Also included in this email is an invitation from our School Advisory Council to the first social/meeting of the year on Monday, September 10th, 2018. School Council information is found on the Humberside website http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humbersideci/More/School-Advisory-Council and Council members may be reached by email at [email protected].

  • 280 Quebec Ave. • Toronto M6P 2V3 • Tel: 416-393-8122 • Fax: 416-393-0009

    On Monday, September 10th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., just prior to the School Council Reception, a Parent Orientation session will be held for grade 9 parents/guardians. We hope that you are able to attend as we would like the opportunity to introduce ourselves and provide you with the chance to ask any questions that you may have. You will receive your Humberside Parent Handbook at this session. The grade 9 year will be quite a different experience for your child. One major difference is that students take eight subjects all year and have eight different teachers. Each of these subjects and each teacher will have different expectations which your child must know and understand. The term work from September to May is worth 70% and the Culminating Activities, which fall in May and June, are worth 30% of the final mark for each student. According to the Ministry and TDSB Assessment and Evaluation policies, a student cannot miss these Culminating Activities. Missing Culminating Activities may result in a mark of zero out of the 30%. We mention this now so that parents/guardians are aware of the importance of student attendance and participation during Culminating Activities and can plan the year, including family vacations/commitments, early. While we understand that parents/guardians are not always free to take their family vacations when school vacations fall, we do not encourage you to take your child out of school. Teachers cannot provide the classroom labs, group work, assessment and feedback, and group discussion outside of the classroom situation for absent students. There is a tremendous amount of stress placed on students who miss their classes for a week or two and then struggle to catch up on their work. Usually, twice a month, our students will have a late start to their day to accommodate our Professional Learning Communities’ activities and once per month we will have an early dismissal for our staff meetings. These schedules, as well as important information on school policies and activities, may be viewed in your child’s Student Agenda. Of particular importance is the Assessment and Evaluation policy which governs our practices throughout the year. In order to keep track of your child’s lates and absences at school, an automated telephone call is generated notifying you of student lates and/or unexplained absences. Our goal is to ensure all of our students are safe and also to eradicate persistent student lates. Please be aware that late arrivals impact classroom instruction and have an impact on your child’s overall achievement. Be assured that parents/guardians will only receive a phone call if your child is late and/or absent without explanation. If there is a recording discrepancy, have your child obtain a written confirmation from the teacher and bring it to the Vice-Principal’s Office. If your child is sick, arriving late or leaving early, remember to call the ATTENDANCE NUMBER at (416) 393-8122, OPTION 1 before 8:30 a.m. Finally, up-to-date news, can be located under http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humbersideci/ParentNews on our school website: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humbersideci. As always, should you have any questions or concerns about your child, please call the school at (416) 393-8122 and ask to speak with the appropriate teacher or the appropriate Vice Principal, Rob Palmer or Isabel Arias Lopez. The Principal, Kim McLaren, is also available and would be pleased to speak with you. We are excited to begin the 2018-2019 school year with you. Welcome to the Humberside family! Sincerely,

    Kim McLaren Robert Palmer Isabel Arias Lopez Principal Vice Principal (Surnames A-L) Vice Principal (Surnames M-Z)

    Ext. 20011 Ext. 20012

  • The first day of school is Tuesday, September 4th. Please meet in the "Key" at 8:30 a.m. Peer leaders will meet you there and organize you by home forms for a fun activity they have planned for you. In addition, there will be an assembly and an extended home form class. On Wednesday, September 5th, you will have a full day of classes following your Day 1 schedule. The "Key" is at the front of the school where our driveway circles the flagpole. WHAT SHOULD I BRING ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 4th? Your smile Pen and paper The completed Registration Package you received via email (stapled) Receipt from School Cash Online for $60.00 payment for your Student Activity Fee Receipt from School Cash Online for $45.00 payment for the Camp Robin Hood trip Lock – If you have purchased a lock through School Cash Online, it can be picked-up in the main office

    beginning Wednesday, September 5th.

    Pen and paper Student Agenda and timetable (received in home form on Tuesday) Knapsack Lunch

    Pens, pencils, paper Wait until your subject teachers tell you what school supplies to buy

    WHAT HAPPENS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL?

    UH OH - WHAT'S THE "KEY"?

    WHAT SHOULD I BRING ON WEDNESDAY SEPT. 5th - DAY 1?

    WHAT SCHOOL SUPPLIES SHOULD I GET BEFORE SCHOOL?

    WWEELLCCOOMMEE TTOO HHUUMMBBEERRSSIIDDEE CC..II.. 22001188--22001199 I hope that you have had an enjoyable summer and are excited about your first year as a Humberside Husky. I look forward to meeting you and wish you great success in your school year. You are the class of 2022 – Welcome to H.C.I. Kim McLaren Principal

  • USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

    SMOKING

    Personal electronic devices may be used during instructional time when permitted by the teacher. (See your agenda for full policy) There are consequences for students using electronic devices in the classroom, library, gyms, Lismer Hall, offices and weight room without permission. Consequences may include, but are not limited to, being sent to the Vice Principals’ office to surrender the device until parents come to pick it up. Bring a note to explain your lateness, go to the Vice Principals’ Office (VPO) to sign in and leave the note at

    the Vice Principals’ Office (VPO). You must be in class by 8:45 a.m.

    You must have a note from your parent/guardian Take your note to the VPO NEVER LEAVE THE SCHOOL WITHOUT SIGNING-OUT IN THE VPO (except at lunch time)

    DON'T DO IT! Smoking on school property is prohibited by the Toronto District School Board and by provincial legislation. Students found smoking on school property will be disciplined and subject to a large fine from the province. This law prohibits vaping and cigarettes.

    We have one lunch period at Humberside and 1250 students so our cafeteria sometimes gets very full. Students may eat in the cafeteria or in other areas of the school provided they place all garbage and recyclables in the appropriate receptacles. Students may also leave school property and do not require permission to do so.

    Visit here for up-to-date news! http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humbersideci

    LUNCH

    SCHOOL WEBSITE

    LATE FOR SCHOOL?

    SIGNING IN AND OUT

    NO HATS OR BAGS IN LISMER HALL & LIBRARY

  • H U M B E R S I D E C O L L E G I A T E I N S T I T U T E SSttuuddeenntt GGeenneerraall IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn SShheeeett –– GGrraaddee 99

    2018-2019 FORMS PACKAGE The forms that are included in this email, must be completed, signed by your parent/guardian where applicable and returned to the school. They can also be found on our school website http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humbersideci. The forms to be submitted are: Permission/Consent Form Medical Information Form Computer Use Policy School Council Request for Email Address (students new to HCI only)

    It is important that we have your email address, as ALL our communications (i.e. school newsletters, calendars, etc.) are distributed by email ONLY. If you wish to receive information from the Humberside School Council, please provide your email address to the Council directly at [email protected]. STUDENT ACTIVITY PACKAGE FEE All students pay the $60.00 Student Activity Package Fee. This fee covers the following costs: A photo Student Activity Card (S.A.C.) which entitles students to:

    Identify themselves for library and computer use Play on athletic teams Play intramural sports Join clubs Join bands and orchestras Purchase dance tickets Enjoy other activities and features of Humberside including many special events

    The Student Agenda Book (includes very important dates, policies, etc.) The School Yearbook, “Hermes”

    Students who do not purchase the Student Activity Package Fee cannot purchase the Student Agenda Book, Hermes, or the Student Activity Card separately. Students without the Student Activity Card are not eligible to participate in extra-curricular activities or school dances. The $60.00 fee is a reasonable price for these very important services and activities. Families who have financial need should see their Vice Principal. THE STUDENT ACTIVITY CARD A temporary S.A.C. will be distributed upon payment of the Student Activity Package Fee. The permanent photo S.A.C. will be delivered after Photo Day. TEXTBOOKS Students will receive textbooks during the first week of school. Please be diligent about retaining your own textbook(s) as they must be returned at the end of the school year; there are costs associated with lost or damaged resources. CASHLESS SCHOOLS The Toronto District School Board launched School Cash Online in 2016. This is an easy to use, safe and convenient way for parents/guardians to pay for their children’s school fees, including agendas, yearbooks and class trips. School Cash Online is available at https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com and is now open for registration. Select “Get Started Today” and complete the (3) registration steps. All school fees applicable to your child will be posted on School Cash Online. Once you have registered, you can choose to purchase the items or activities using a debit or credit card. You will be able to see when the school has a new item posted online for purchase and you will be notified whenever your child has a new school event requiring payment.

  • If you have questions about the registration process or using School Cash Online, please select the “Get Help” option on the top of School Cash Online web page. You can also contact the School Cash Online Parent Help Desk at 1-866-961-1803 and [email protected]. The Parent Help Desk is available to assist parents/guardians with the registration process, password recovery, accessing your account or payment issues. PHOTOGRAPHS School photographs will be taken on Friday, September 14th. These photographs will be used for the Student Activity Cards as well as for Hermes. Online information will be supplied to families prior to Photo Day and you may choose to purchase these pictures as a package. Every student must have their picture taken even if they do not purchase a photograph package. LOCKS AND LOCKERS Teachers will assign lockers to each student during the first week of school. Students are expected to use the locker assigned to them. All students must supply the homeform teacher with their lock serial and combination numbers. For your own safety, please do not give your locker combination to anyone except your homeform teacher. Students are advised to use a Dudley Guard Lock and these may be purchased on School Cash Online. Only combination locks are permitted at Humberside, locks with keys are not. Students must not share lockers. ATTENDANCE Tuesday, September 4th, is the first official attendance day of the 2018-2019 school year. You are expected to meet in the “key” at 8:30 am. Peer leaders will meet you there and organize you by home forms for a fun activity they have planned for you. Dismissal is at 11:15 am. Wednesday, September 5th is a regular DAY 1 on your schedule beginning at 8:45 am and ending at 3:10 pm. UNRETURNED ITEMS Students who did not return their textbooks, uniforms or library resources will not receive their timetable until arrangements have been made for their return. TIMETABLE PROBLEMS/CHANGES All Grade 9, 10 and 11 students must have eight subjects on their timetable unless there are extenuating circumstances. Grade 12 students may have a spare but must be taking six, seven or eight courses in order to be a full-time student. Students are expected to be full-time for the entire school year. Teachers will not admit you into their classes until you present a timetable with the proper course code, name and timeslot listed. Teachers do not have the authority to give you permission to join their class due to waiting lists, etc. VALUABLES Please do not bring valuables to school as the school is not responsible for loss, theft or damage. CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES Personal electronic devices may be used during instructional time when permitted by their teacher. (See your agenda for full policy) Students using electronic devices in the classroom, library, gyms, Lismer Hall, offices and weight room without permission may be sent to the Vice Principals’ office to surrender their device until a parent/guardian can pick it up. ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION & FULL-TIME STATUS In order to participate in TDSB Inter-school athletics, it is necessary to be a full-time student and to have a current Student Activity Card. STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE The TDSB does not provide accident insurance for student injuries and the Board’s insurance does not cover student injuries. Please see our website (http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/humbersideci) to find information on student accident insurance offered through Reliable Life Insurance Company (www.insuremykids.com).

  • HUMBERSIDE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

    COURSE AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR FEES FOR 2018-2019

    The following are additional costs associated with certain Humberside courses and activities. We have been able to reduce and eliminate some costs this year. There may be additional costs as the year progresses. Fees for field trips are the responsibility of the students.

    Should your family have financial needs, please see your Vice Principal

    Curricular Fees

    DEPARTMENT/COURSE OR ACTIVITY

    GRADE 9

    GRADE 10

    GRADE 11

    GRADE 12

    Physical and Health Education

    BOYS

    Uniform $30.00

    Shirt & Shorts

    Replacement uniform

    if needed

    Replacement uniform

    if needed

    Replacement uniform

    if needed

    GIRLS

    Uniform $30.00

    Shirt & Shorts

    Replacement uniform

    if needed

    Replacement uniform

    if needed

    Replacement uniform

    if needed

    PERSONAL AND

    FITNESS ACTIVITIES GIRLS/BOYS

    Optional Sporting Life 10K run

    (approx.$50.00)

    COURSE TEXTS

    AND WORKBOOKS

    If lost, damaged or written in, the replacement cost must be paid at the end of the school year

    These Charges Are Subject to Change

  • Extra-Curricular Fees Package $ 24.00 Hermes (Hard Cover, Colour Yearbook) $60.00 $ 7.00 Student Agenda $ 5.00 Boys Extra-Curricular Athletics (partial support) $ 5.00 Girls Extra-Curricular Athletics (partial support) $ 19.00 Student Council Operating Budget provides financial support for clubs, extra-curricular athletics, student leadership groups, activities such as dances, H.U.H. (Spring Carnival)

    *The charges below are collected separately from the Student Activity Package fee Athletics Some Team Sports Uniform Boys’ Football Equipment Upkeep/Replacement/Certification Curling, Hockey Ice Time Team Travel TTC fares, bus fares Rugby First Aid Fee (Professional Services) Additional Tournaments Registration fees

    All extra-curricular sports are partially financially supported through the Student Activity Package fees. Teams have the option of ordering their own team apparel (optional).

    TTTTTTT Library Photocopying $0.10 per copy Printing from Computer 50 FREE copies, $0.10 per extra copy Fines $0.10 per school day for late books Locker Combination Locks $9.00 Guidance Transcripts No Charge to Current Students Field Trips Admission to events Cost to students Transportation to/from Cost to students Food on trips Cost to students

    Prices are subject to change. There may be additional costs. Additional Student Photographs Cost to student – packages sent home Student Insurance Cost to student – information on website

    Please issue payment using School Cash Online:

    https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com

    School Cash Online Parent Help Desk – 1-866-961-1803

    Should your family have financial needs, please see your Vice Principal

  • Concussion Guidelines for

    PARENTS & CAREGIVERSWHAT IS A CONCUSSION?A concussion is a brain injury that cannot be seen on routine x-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. It affects the way a child may think and remember things, and can cause a variety of symptoms.

    WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF CONCUSSION?A CHILD DOES NOT NEED TO BE KNOCKED OUT (LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS) TO HAVE HAD A CONCUSSION.

    THINKING PROBLEMS CHILD’S COMPLAINTS OTHER PROBLEMS• Does not know time, date,

    place, period of game, opposing team, score of game

    • General confusion

    • Cannot remember things that happened before and after the injury

    • Knocked out

    • Headache

    • Dizziness

    • Feels dazed

    • Feels “dinged” or stunned; “having my bell rung”

    • Sees stars, flashing lights

    • Ringing in the ears

    • Sleepiness

    • Loss of vision

    • Sees double or blurry

    • Stomachache, stomach pain, nausea

    • Poor coordination or balance

    • Blank stare/glassy eyed

    • Vomiting

    • Slurred speech

    • Slow to answer questions or follow directions

    • Easily distracted

    • Poor concentration

    • Strange or inappropriate emotions (ie. laughing, crying, getting mad easily)

    • Not playing as well

    WHAT CAUSES A CONCUSSION?Any blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the body which causes a sudden jarring of the head may cause a concussion (ie. a ball to the head, being checked into the boards in hockey).

    WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR CHILD GETS A CONCUSSION?Your child should stop playing the sport right away. They should not be left alone and should be seen by a doctor as soon as possible that day. If your child is knocked out, call an ambulance to take him/her to the hospital immediately. Do not move your child or remove any equipment such as helmet, in case of a cervical spine injury. Wait for paramedics to arrive.

    Our aim is an injury-free Canada. Parachute is bringing attention to the issue of preventable injury and to help Canadians reduce their risks of injury and enjoy long lives lived to the fullest.

  • CONCUSSION GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS

    www.parachutecanada.org

    HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY CHILD TO GET BETTER?The signs and symptoms of a concussion often last for 7-10 days but may last much longer. In some cases, children may take many weeks or months to heal. Having had previous concussions may increase the chance that a person may take longer to heal.

    HOW IS A CONCUSSION TREATED?THE MOST IMPORTANT TREATMENT FOR A CONCUSSION IS REST.The child should not exercise, go to school or do any activities that may make them worse, like riding a bike, play wrestling, reading, working on the computer or playing video games. If your child goes back to activities before they are completely better, they are more likely to get worse, and to have symptoms longer. Even though it is very hard for an active child to rest, this is the most important step.

    Once your child is completely better at rest (all symptoms have resolved), they can start a step-wise increase in activities. It is important that your child is seen by a doctor before he/she begins the steps needed to return to activity, to make sure he/she is completely better. If possible, your child should be seen by a doctor with experience in treating concussions.

    WHEN CAN MY CHILD RETURN TO SCHOOL?Sometimes children who have a concussion may find it hard to concentrate in school and may get a worse headache or feel sick to their stomach if they are in school. Children should stay home from school if their symptoms get worse while they are in class. Once they feel better, they can try going back to school part time to start (eg. for half days initially) and if they are okay with that, then they can go back full time.

    WHEN CAN MY CHILD RETURN TO SPORT?It is very important that your child not go back to sports if he/she has any concussion symptoms or signs. Return to sport and activity must follow a step- wise approach:

    STEP 1) No activity, complete rest. Once back to normal and cleared by a doctor, go to step 2.

    STEP 2) Light exercise such as walking or stationary cycling, for 10- 15 minutes.

    STEP 3) Sport specific aerobic activity (ie. skating in hockey, running in soccer), for 20-30 minutes. NO CONTACT.

    STEP 4) “On field” practice such as ball drills, shooting drills, and other activities with NO CONTACT (ie. no checking, no heading the ball, etc.).

    STEP 5) “On field” practice with body contact, once cleared by a doctor.

    STEP 6) Game play.

    Note: Each step must take a minimum of one day. If your child has any symptoms of a concussion (e.g. headache, feeling sick to his/her stomach) that come back at any step, STOP activity, wait 24-48 hours, and resume activity at previous step.

    When should I take my child to the doctor?Every child who gets a head injury should be seen by a doctor as soon as possible. Your child should go back to the doctor IMMEDIATELY if, after being told he/she has a concussion, he/she has worsening of symptoms such as:

    1. being more confused 2. headache that is getting worse 3. vomiting more than twice 4. strange behaviour 5. not waking up 6. having any trouble walking 7. having a seizure Problems caused by a head injury can get worse later that day or night. The child should not be left alone and should be checked throughout the night. If you have any concerns about the child’s breathing or how they are sleeping, wake them up. Otherwise, let them sleep. If they seem to be getting worse, you should see your doctor immediately. NO CHILD SHOULD GO BACK TO SPORT UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN CLEARED TO DO SO BY A DOCTOR.

  • Guidance/Student Services Department COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT INFORMATION As stated in Ontario Secondary Schools Grade 9 to 12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 1999, every student who begins secondary school during or after the 1999 - 2000 school year must complete 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

    Definition of Community Involvement:

    a constructive contribution to the community a volunteer activity for which no pay or credit was received or would normally be

    performed for wages by a person in the workplace. (Students are not to replace paid workers or be paid themselves.)

    Reasons why it was mandated by the Ministry of Education:

    to reinforce civic responsibility in learners to strengthen the community by supporting non-profit endeavours to enhance the student’s self-confidence and self-image to provide experience for future employment to allow students to create a portfolio of work experience

    Times and deadlines to accumulate these hours:

    during summer after Grade 8 (July) and before graduation outside of school hours, for example evenings, weekends and holidays:

    Community Involvement Resources: Read the School’s Bulletins and Bulletin Boards for specific local volunteer opportunities – there

    are many posted throughout the year Check the Volunteer Postings Board in the Library Visit the following website: www.volunteertoronto.ca for information on possible opportunities

    COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT HOURS PROCEDURES

    Students will use their Community Involvement Record Agenda Page to keep accurate records of the hours going towards their community involvement diploma requirement. Extra forms are available from the Guidance office.

    When students have finished ALL their community service (40 hours), they must show their completed form along with any supporting documents to the Guidance Office Assistant. Drop by before or after school or during the lunch period. Do not hand in any record until the 40 hours minimum has been attained.

    The forty hours will be added to the student’s official transcript and will be shown as completed. Always keep a record of the accumulated hours.

  • RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENT/PARENT It is the parent’s responsibility to supervise the location(s) where their son or daughter is

    volunteering. Parents and students should take an active and shared role in determining the relative value and safety of each community involvement opportunity before getting involved. The safety of students is of primary concern.

    If a parent/student has questions or concerns regarding an upcoming community involvement opportunity, they should contact the school’s Guidance office to verify appropriate activities.

    Parents/Students must keep accurate records of all completed community involvement activities and be certain to follow the procedures outlined above.

    RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAFF Staffs are not required to verify the hours contained in any of these documents but may do so. Guidance and office personnel will authorize documents and enter the completed forty-hour

    Community Involvement requirement into the student’s official records. SAMPLE VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES HELP YOUR NEIGHBOURS provide service to seniors or to others who have difficulty leaving their homes – raking, shoveling,

    shopping, visiting, reading, meal preparation tutor younger students – read, take to library, help with homework HELP YOUR COMMUNITY help organize local community events – food drives/banks take part in environmental initiatives – cleaning and recycling operations, park cleanup get involved in charitable activities – walk-a-thons, daffo1dil sales, canvassing for organizations assist with sports teams – community leagues, parks and recreation programs volunteer in hospitals, libraries or organization recommended by the Volunteer Centre of Toronto HELP YOUR SCHOOL OR OTHER SCHOOLS help with sports teams – run skills drills, assist coach help in the library – shelve books, tidy up, change bulletin boards tutor other students – help with homework, review difficult concepts assist students with special needs – act as peer buddy

    SAFETY CONCERNS Remember, in any volunteering activity, safety is a primary concern. Volunteers should use safe practices such as: Only volunteer for known organizations that you have contacted before volunteering. Always let your parents/guardians know what you are doing, where you are going and

    when you’ll be back. If you have had a negative volunteering experience, let your parents know immediately.

  • Grade 9 Parent Orientation

    Monday, September 10, 2018 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

    Meet in our foyer and then distribute into groups with our

    Peer Leaders and teachers

    School Advisory Council Reception and Meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m.

  • WELCOME TO GRADE 9 PARENTS 

    The Humberside Institute School Advisory Council invites you to a 

    WELCOME RECEPTION Monday, September 10th, 2018 

    7:00 to 8:30 p.m. 

    Learning Commons (Library) 

    Please join us for an informal get‐together with refreshments from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a short version of our monthly Council meeting.  We will be holding our annual Council 

    Elections at the October 15th meeting.  This is a great opportunity to meet the parents, as well as administration, teacher and student representatives, and to learn more about the 

    Humberside Community.  We look forward to meeting you! 

    If you have any questions, please contact 2017/18 Chair, Patricia Srebrnic 

    email: [email protected] 

    AUGGR9.LETWELCOME GR 9 FLYERSTUD GENERAL INFO SHT-GRADE 9COURSE & CO-CURRICULAR FEESCONCUSSION.PARENT.GUIDELINESCOMM.HOURSGR9ORIENT.FLYERGR9COUNCIL FLYER