Welcome to

Leo Hayes High School

Graduating Class of 2016!!

Agendas and Timetables•Student Timetables•Let’s look at Agendas & Forms•PLEASE take the time to read over the first number of pages as it is important.

●Policies begin on page 21. Please get Signature Form signed a.s.a.p -Technology Policy - The Education Act

- Exemption Policy - Personal Electronic Devices - Attendance expectations - Plagiarism Policy

Student Fee

• $40.00 / person• $65.00 for a family (two or more)• Due as soon as possible. You will not

get your student I.D. card until it is paid.

• See me if there is an issue.

Fire Drill Procedure• Behaviour leaving the classroom• NO CELL PHONES, elecronics or

HATS!!!!!• Where to exit the school• Where to meet• Coming back to class after the drill• You will find out exits from teachers

in each class you have.

FORMS and such… to go home

• Yellow Student Data Information sheet to be checked, updated and returned.

• Policy Signature Form to be signed after reading all policies in Student Agenda.

• Letter from the principal, Mr. Sturgeon

Signing IN and OUT • Must Must Must be done!!!!• Late in the A.M., you must go to the

office• You must let your homeroom teacher

know if you sign out during the day – HAVE EXCUSE HERE BEFOREHAND!• Always bring a note from parent /

guardian for any absence. • An e-mail from home helps too letting me

know you are not going to be in school.

Where to Eat?• Cafetorium & Balcony area• There is a sandwich bar in the

balcony• Cannot eat in mezzanine over gym• Some teachers leave their classrooms

open at noon and you might be able to eat there. Look for LION’S DEN SIGNS.

• No book bags in the Cafetorium! They will be taken to the Office.

Identification Card• You will not receive your I.D. until you

have paid your student fee.• You must have your I.D. to attend

school functions/dances/sports, etc…• $5.00 replacement fee if ID is lost

and you have to get it yourself at Harvey’s.

• School pictures September 20th & 21st • Still need picture taken for an I.D.

even if you do not order pictures.

No Scent Policy at LHHS Please follow

• It’s easy, no perfume/cologne or any heavily scented product allowed!!

• Some people have serious chemical sensitivities!!!!

Washroom Breaks

• Please look after this during the 5 or 10 minute breaks.

• If you need to go during class time, you MUST have your AGENDA SIGNED by your teacher or a HALL PASS.

Before school in the morning???

• You can sit in the cafeteria or in your homeroom, if permitted.

• You must be in Homeroom at 8:33 A.M.; all book bags must be in your locker.

• At the end of the day, go to your locker and to your bus. Some busses leave the school very soon after the final bell.

During announcements

• National anthem –this is a solemn moment and you are expected to be quiet and respectful.

• PLEASE…NO TALKING during morning

announcements.

Computer Access

• At noon, in the Media Center (upstairs of library).

• Not in classrooms, without teacher permission.

• REMEMBER! The Acceptable Use of

Technology Policy

Pay Phone Use ~ Cell Phone Use

• Not during instructional class time! • There is a pay phone by the Office.

• NO CELL PHONES DURING CLASS!!! without permission.

Only before school, breaks, at lunch & after school.

• TELL YOUR PARENTS TOO!

Advisory Time ! Mondays & Tuesdays for the first 5 weeks• Every Monday & Tuesday for 30

minutes between periods 4 & 5. • There are two different Bell

Schedules. Please give a copy to your parents so they know for appointment purposes.

OPEN HOUSE Meet the Teacher

•Thursday September 20th , 7 p.m.

• Give your parents /guardian your timetable for them to follow.

For your information…

• First Parent Teacher Interviews – Thursday evening November 8th – Friday morning November 9th (no school

for students this day)

Locks and Lockers• Keep locked at all times• Keep combination private• You are responsible for any items

taken from your locker, INDLUDING TEXTBOOKS!

• You must use LHHS locks

Passing Grade

• 60% for all levels / courses for grades 9 through 12

• Exemptions available in certain courses ~ See Policy in Agenda.

Exam Exemption Policy- It’s in your

Agenda Go over it with your parents.

– Make sure you understand how it works so there are no surprises at exam time.

– 85% (up to 12 excused absences)– 75% (up to 4 excuses absences)– Be in class on time and complete all

necessary course work.– No suspensions, referrals to Office, etc.

Class changes/Transition time

• PLEASE stay to the right in the hallways!

• Stay to the right going down stairs• No sitting on the stairs!! (safety

issue)• No clogging in the hallways. Step to

the side if you wish to chat.

It’s COMMON SENSE!!!!

One more time reminders…• No book bags - these are to be in lockers

except if you have Phys. Ed class.

• NO CELL PHONES during instructional time.

● Use of i-Pods/personal entertainment devices are at the discretion of individual teachers.

• Carry your AGENDA all the time and use it for organizing!

Displays of affection… because some need the reminder!!

Appropriate– Holding hands– Brief kiss – Hug

Inappropriate- Making out- Sitting/lying on each other- Lip locked- Hands all over each other

Bullying / Harassment

• ZERO tolerance ~ Tell me. I want to know. I WILL listen and act upon it.

• Everyone should feel safe at LHHS.

• PLEASE tell an adult in the building if you or someone you know is being bullied.

Garbage ~ Pile up! STASH YOUR TRASH!!

• Pick up after yourself, ALWAYS! • Clean up your garbage and recycle.• Leave cafetorium/classrooms looking

neat. • It’s not the Custodians job to pick up

your garbage.

Detention Halls

• Usually Noon hour.• Your homeroom teacher will assign

detention for truancy. Any ONE unexcused absence and you get TWO detentions.

• If there are further issues, you will then deal with your Vice-Principal who will give you Admin. Detentions or In-School Suspension.

• We also have a LEARNING LAB at lunch where you may be sent as well.

If you are detained by your teacher and late for your next class…

• PLEASE ask your teacher to write a quick note in your agenda to take to your next class to avoid a detention.

Materials

• Take care of your textbooks, they are expensive to replace.

• You need materials for your classes / don’t show up empty-handed.

• Example– Binders, pens and pencils, looseleaf,

highlighters, coloring material, glue stick, scissors, etc. Keep them on hand.

Guidance Info. – see Agenda • You can make appointments, but do it

OUTSIDE of class time. • You must have your appointment slip to leave

class… and return.• Emergencies are different. On rare occasions,

you may need guidance right away.• A-F ~ Mrs. Stairs• E-K ~ Mr. Rutter• L-Q ~ Mrs. Smith • R-Z ~ Mrs. Morrison• First Nations ~ Mrs. Polches

Yes! We have a DRESS CODE…

• There are posters in each classroom outlining what’s appropriate attire for our building.

• If you are wearing something offensive or inappropriate, you will be asked to change.

Administration ~ The OFFICE!• Each of you has an administrator for

discipline issues or other issues that may arise. Your principal is Mr. Sturgeon.

• A-D—Mrs. Capson-Daniels• E-K—Mr. Wilton• L-Q—Ms. Waddell• R-Z—Mr. Davis• FRONT DESK AREA– Carol&Holly☻

Review of things to get signed• Yellow Student Data Information Sheet• Signature Sheet, having read all policies in Agenda• Late work policies/outlines from different

departments- you will get these from subject teachers in each course.

• Other Information…– Read your Agenda!!– Bring your $40 student fee / $65 for two or

more– School Photos-September 20th & 21st – Open House on September 20th at 7:00 p.m.

There will be more to come!!

• Get involved! Make it a great year! We have great clubs & groups in which to take part.

• SMILE, it’s only Day One!• Questions???