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Welcome to Imperial School!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
School Year by Months Page 2
2015/2016 Staffing Assignments Page 4
Subject Offerings and Regulations Page 5
Grades 10, 11, 12 Peculiarities Page 6
School/Community Communications Page 9
Examinations and Reporting Page 6
Student Recommendation For Final Exams Page 6
Homework and Assignments Page 6
Bell Times Page 7
Student Fees Page 7
All Visitors to Imperial School Page 7
Buses and Billets Page 8
Attendance Page 8
Itinerant Schedules Page 8
Student Policies Page 9
Student Representative Council Page 10
Extra-Curricular Activities Page 11
Gymnasium Page 11
Duplicating Services Page 11
Parent/Student
Handbook
2016/2017
Imperial School P.O. Box 240
Imperial, SK
S0G 2J0
Phone: 963-2240
Fax: 963-2271
Email: [email protected]
Web Address:
http://imperialschool.horizonsd.ca
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SCHOOL YEAR - SPECIFIC EVENTS
August 24 - Admin Day
25 - Collaboration Day
26 - Opening Day Celebration
29 – Teacher’s Convention
30 – Admin Day
31 - Non-instructional Day
September 1 - Students First Day
5 - Labour Day - no school
13 - Sr. Golf Grass Districts
15 - Jr. Golf Grass Pre-Districts
19 - Collaborative Learning Day- no school for students
20 - Jr. Golf Grass Districts
21-23 - Student Leadership Conference
23/24 - Sr. Golf Grass Provincials
29 - Cross Country Pre-Districts
30 - National School Terry Fox Walk (2:15 PM)
October 4 – Picture Day
5 - Cross Country Districts
6 - Non- instructional day- no school for students
7 - Collaborative Learning Day
10 - Thanksgiving - no school
15 - Cross Country Provincials
14/15 - Sr. Girls’ Volleyball Tournament (in Imperial)
15 - Ford Drive
29 - Tackle Football Quarterfinals
November 1 - Jr. Volleyball Pre-Districts
4 - First Report Day (7-12)
5 – Tackle Football Provincial Semi-finals
5 - Sr. Girls’ Volleyball Conferences
7 - Jr. Volleyball Districts
8 - Parent/Teacher Interviews (3:30-9 PM)
8 - Book Fair (tentative)
11 - Remembrance Day Stat. - no school
12- Tackle Football Provincial Championships
12 - Sr. Girls’ Volleyball Regionals; Sr. Boys’ Volleyball
Conferences
14 - Day in Lieu PTSI- no school for students
15 - Football Provincial Championships
18/19 - Sr. Girls Volleyball Provincial Championships
19 - Sr. Boys Volleyball Regionals
25/26 - Sr. Boys Volleyball Provincials
30 – Dessert Theatre
December 1/2 - Dessert Theatre
7 - First Report Day (K-6)
19 - Elementary Christmas Concert
20 - Last day of school - 2016
January - 4 - First day of school (Gr. K -12) - 2017
24-27 - Exams
30 - Non- instructional day- no school for students
31 - Start of Semester Two
February 6 - Sr. Curling Pre-Districts
3 - Second Report Day (7-12)
10/11 - Sr. Curling Districts
20 - Family Day (holiday) - no school
21-24 - Mid-Winter Break - no school
28 - Jr. Curling Pre-Districts
March 3/4 - Sr. Curling Regionals
6 - Non- instructional day- no school for students
7 - Jr. Basketball Districts approx. date- bucket draw
7/8 - Jr. Curling Districts
10/11 - Sr. Curling Provincials
10/11 - Sr. Basketball Conferences
17 - Second Elementary Report Day (K-6)
17/18 - Sr. Basketball Regionals
20 - Collaborative Learning Day- no school for students
23 - Multicultural Day
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24/25 - Sr. Basketball Provincials
29 - Parent/Teacher Interviews (3:30-9 PM)
31 – No School
April 13 - Third Term Report (Gr.7-12)
14 – Good Friday
17-21 – Easter Break
25/26 - Sr. Badminton Pre-Districts
27/28 - Jr. Badminton Pre-Districts
29 - Sr. Badminton Districts
May 3/4 - Jr. Badminton Districts
6 - Sr. Badminton Regionals
13 - Sr. Badminton Provincials
16 - Track Pre-Districts
17 - Track 3000m
19 - Day in Lieu PTSI- no school for students
22 - Victoria Day - no school
23 - Track Districts
June 2/3 - Track Provincials
20 - Last Day of Kindergarten
21 - Awards Afternoon (2 PM)
26 - Play Day/Staff BBQ; (K-6)
26 - 30 – Exams (Grade 10-12)
29 - Admin Day - no school
30 - Final Report Day
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2016/2017 STAFFING ASSIGNMENTS
Ms. B. Hart
All Kindergarten classes, Grades K/1/2 (Health, Music); Grades
1/2/3 (Arts Education); Grades 1/2 & 3/4 (Library); Grade 1/2
Computers
Mrs. R. Kelly
Learning Resource; Grade1/2 (English Language Arts, Math,
Science, Literacy, Social); Grade 10/11/12 (Distance Education)
Mrs. J. VanDamme
Grade 3 (English Language Arts, Mathematics); Grades 7/8, 9/10
(Home Economics)
Mrs. K. Spencer
Grade 4(English Language Arts, Mathematics)
Mrs. D. Busche
Grade 1/2 Computers, Grades 3/4 (Science, Computers, Social
Studies, Music); Grades 4/5/6 (Arts Education); Grades 5/6
(Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, Computers)
Mr. J. Heppner
Grades 1/2/3 (Physical Education); Grade 3/4 (Health); Grades
4/5/6 (Physical Education); Grade 5/6 (Health, Library,
Computers); Grades 7/8 (Mathematics, Science, Social Studies);
Grades 7/8/9 (Physical Education); Grades 9/10 (Social); Grades
10/11/12 (Physical Education);
Mrs. C. Baade (Principal)
Grades 11/12 (English Language Arts); Grade 10/11/12 (Theatre,
Distance Education)
Miss H. Yanoshewski
Intern for Mrs. Baade, Mrs. Busche & Mrs. Van Damme
Miss. R. Bell
Grades 5/6/ (English Language Arts); Grades 7/8 (English
Language Arts); Grades 7/8/9 (Arts Education); Grades 9/10
(English Language Arts); Grades 11/12 (History 20)
Mr. S. Hart
Grades 7/8/9 (Health, Careers); Grades 9/10 (Mathematics,
Science); Grade 10/11/12 (Distance Education) Grades 11/12 (Pre-
Calculus 20/30, Environmental Science 20, Earth Science 30,
Biology 30); Grades 9-12 Wildlife Management
Mr. E. Libke
Grades 7/8 (Industrial Arts); Grades 9/10 (Industrial Arts) Mr. V. Osatiuk
Music (Grade 3/4 Music) (Band 5-12) Mr. D. Stewart
Driver Training Support Staff: Mrs. A. Gosselin
Administrative Assistant/Librarian Mrs. A. Metz Librarian Mr. T. Abrey / Mrs. L. Zubrian
Caretakers Bus Drivers:
Mrs. R. Mooney
Mrs. J. Nelson
Mr. B. Robertson
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SUBJECT OFFERINGS AND REGULATIONS
A) Grades 1-9
- students must take all subjects offered
B) Grades 10-12
(Grade 10)
- compulsory subjects - English 10A/10B, History, Science 10,
Biology 10, Foundations and Pre-calculus10, Workplace and
Apprentice 10, Wellness,
- required subjects - Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Theatre;
Band or Wildlife Management
* A minimum of eight credits (including all compulsory subjects)
is required to achieve standing at the grade ten level.
(Grade 11)
- compulsory subjects - English 20
- required subjects - Communications 20, History 20
- optional subjects offered – Environmental Science 20, Biology
30, Pre-Calculus 20/30, Band, Physical Education 20, Wildlife
Management 20, Theatre 20
(Grade 12)
- compulsory subjects - English A30/B30
- required subject offered - History 20
- optional subjects offered – Environmental Science 20, Biology
30, Pre-Calculus 20/30, Band, Physical Education 30, Wildlife
Management 30, Theatre 30
* A minimum of twenty-four credits must be accumulated to
achieve grade 12 standing (five of these credits must be at the
grade 12 level).
* Students are strongly encouraged to take the maximum
number of courses offered to keep open their future
opportunities after graduation.
* Information on Distance Education courses can be received from
the principal.
GRADES 10, 11, 12 INFORMATION
A) Students Not Taking Subjects Offered
For any student signing a discontinuation form, you are not
required to attend that particular class. However, you may attend
during part or all of your spare-time to use school-resources (library,
computers, etc.) for educational purposes. In order to be
accountable for students on spares, they will be asked to sign
in/out at the office when they leave the school.
B) Discontinuation of a Subject
At the beginning of a semester, all senior students are
registered automatically in every subject offered and must attend
the introductory class. If a student wishes to discontinue the subject,
contact the principal for the appropriate discontinuation form. The
student remains in the class until approval to discontinue has been
received from the student’s parents.
SCHOOL - COMMUNITY COMMUNICATIONS
- The staff of Imperial School believe in open and effective avenues of
communication with parents and others in our communities. To
promote this, school newsletters will be prepared and distributed
monthly via the Internet and by paper in postal boxes. The community
is welcome to use these letters to advertise coming events by
contacting our secretary, Mrs. A. Gosselin.
- In addition, intermittent notices may be sent home via students to
inform parents of other upcoming events.
- Our telephone line (963-2240), fax line (963-2271) and e-mail
address ([email protected]) remain open and welcome to
communication from parents and others. However, if you wish to talk
to a teacher or staff member (for reasons other than of an emergent
nature) please attempt to do so at a time when classes are not in
session.
- K-6 will have daily planners in which they record upcoming exams,
assignments, and events. Students are responsible for bringing
planners back and forth each day. Parents of K-6 students are
expected to read and initial these on a daily basis. Please feel free to
add any notes for the school/teacher in the planner.
- Teachers may send emails occasionally.
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EXAMINATIONS AND REPORTING
- For the 2016/2017 school year, the reporting periods will be as
follows:
Kindergarten-Grade 6- (Dec 7, March 17, June 30)
Grades 7-12 - (Nov 4, Feb 3, Apr 13, June 30)
- K-12 formal parent-teacher interviews will occur November 8 and
March 29 from 3:30-9:00pm.
- Examination Procedures:
Students will be informed of upcoming examinations by the
subject-teacher with reasonable time to prepare. For elementary
students: a note will be written in the student’s day planner. *For
secondary students, it is the student's responsibility to remember the
examination date and content and to communicate such information
home.
When unavoidable absences from an exam(s) occurs for medical
or compassionate reasons, an alternate date will be made. *Every
effort should be made to inform the subject-teacher or principal as
soon as possible before the examination.
Subject-teachers will make every reasonable effort to have
examination results returned to the student as soon as possible.
Parental perusal of their child's exams is encouraged, preferably
through a joint parent-teacher meeting. Grades 7-12 exams will be
sent home upon request but must be signed by a parent and returned
for school storage within three days.
STUDENT RECOMMENDATION FOR FINAL EXAMS
Only Grades 10, 11, 12 students will be eligible to receive
recommendations due to Division Policy. * Any student taking a level
30 (Grade 12) subject is not eligible for subject recommendation.
In subjects where a recommendation may be offered, the following
criteria must be met:
- have a year-to-date subject average at or above 80%
- have participated fully in subject
- have completed required assignments
- have maintained an acceptable discipline record
* Parents or students may waive the privilege of recommendations
upon communication to the Principal.
- students will be required to write the lowest core class exam
HOMEWORK AND ASSIGNMENTS
As part of a student's requirements, it is expected that homework
and assignments be completed to the best of the student's ability and
on time. Failure to do so may result in:
(a) loss of potential subject recommendation
(b) loss of other to-be-determined privileges
(c) Homework Club
*Award criteria will be posted on the school website*
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BELL TIMES
Elementary (K-6)
8:53 AM - Ready Bell
8:55 - 9:50 - Period One
9:50 - 10:40 - Period Two
(10:40 - 10:55) - (Recess)
10:55 - 11:45 - Period Three
(11:45 - 12:00) - (Lunch)
(12:00-12:25) – (Noon)
12:25 - 1:20 - Period Four
1:20 - 2:10 - Period Five
(2:10 - 2:25) - (Recess)
2:25 - 3:17 - Period Six
3:17 - Students return to homeroom
3:20 - Students released
Secondary (Grs. 7-12)
8:53 AM - Ready Bell
8:55 - 9:50 - Period One
(9:50 - 9:58) - (Break)
9:58 - 10:48 - Period Two
(10:48 - 10:55) - (Break) 10:55 - 11:45 - Period Three
(11:45 - 12:25) - (Noon)
12:25 - 1:20 - Period Four
(1:20-1:28) - (Break)
1:28 PM - 2:18 PM - Period Five
(2:18 - 2:25) - (Break)
2:25 - 3:17- Period Six
3:17 - Students return to homeroom
3:20 - Students released
* Buses Depart - 3:25 PM
STUDENT FEES
- All students (Grades 1-12) are
required to pay a $20.00 Consumption Fee
(School services/materials fee).
- All Home Economics (Grs. 7-10) students must pay a $15.00 fee
to partially cover cost of in-school materials consumed.
Additional project fees will be invoiced accordingly.
- All Industrial Art (Grs. 7-10) students must pay a $15.00 fee to
partially cover cost of in-school materials consumed. (ie - screws,
nails, glue, etc.) Additional project fees will be invoiced
accordingly.
- All Grades 7-12 Students must pay a $5 Kleenex fee
- SRC Participation Fee - any student, Grades 5-12, participating in
any Divisional sports activity is required to pay a $20.00 fee. This
is used to reimburse expenses. Students will not take part in
games until the sports fee is paid.
* All fees must be paid to the School by September 30.
* Lost or damaged school materials/equipment - students will be
charged if school materials/equipment (books, sports equipment,
science/computer equipment, musical instruments, etc.) which has
been loaned to them is lost or damaged.
ALL VISITORS & PARENTS TO IMPERIAL SCHOOL
All visitors, including parents, are welcome. School regulations
state, however, that visitors must report their presence and reasons for
their presence to the School Office upon entry to the school. Mrs.
Gosselin is willing to deliver items or messages to students at their
next break. This helps meet our school goal of protecting instructional
time.
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GYMNASIUM
We are fortunate to have received a new gym floor, and to
preserve its beauty, we expect the students and all guests to abide by the
following rules:
1) No food or drinks in the gym unless you are on the
stage.
2) Water bottles will be the only drink allowed when on
the gym floor.
3) All outdoor footwear must be removed before entering
the gym
BUSES AND BILLETS
- Students are responsible to the school for their behaviour from the
time they get on the bus in the morning to when they get off the bus in
the afternoon. Therefore students are expected to:
a) display respectful behaviour while on the buses. (Bus drivers
are an extension of the school and their rules are our rules.)
b) have adequate clothing to withstand our cold winter days. (It
does not necessarily have to be worn but should be in a child's
possession.)
- Buses are scheduled to arrive at school after 8:40 AM and not leave
before 3:25 PM under normal circumstances.
- Parental arrangement for an in-town billet should be made at the
beginning of the school term in case of inclement weather which
causes buses to be unable to run. *The billet's name will be recorded
on your student's information file kept in the School Office.
* Please contact your bus driver each day your child will not be riding
on the bus.
** School doors are not open until 8:40 AM.
ATTENDANCE
Regular and punctual attendance at school is of the utmost
importance. Generally speaking, medical (illness, appointments, etc.)
or compassionate reasons for absence are the only legitimate ones.
If absence should occur, please refer to the following:
a) Parents must notify the school of their child's absence by note,
telephone, email or in person prior to the absence (if planned) or
as soon as possible after the absence (if emergent).
b) Students who miss examinations for the above legitimate reasons
will be allowed to make alternate arrangements for the
evaluation. Other reasons for absence will be determined as
legitimate or not by the subject-teacher and/or the principal.
ITINERANT SCHEDULES
Band
Our music itinerant teacher, Mr. Osatiuk, will be coming to
Imperial School on Day One (AM), Day Four (PM), and Day Six
(AM)
- Students must indicate to the Principal their desire to enter
band by the beginning of September.
- Band is required for all Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 students.
- Band is offered to Grades 9-12 students.
Driver Education
This year the in-class portion of the Driver Education program
will be presented to students through Distance Education. The
driving portion of the instruction will continue to be offered by
Mr. Dean Stewart.
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STUDENT POLICIES
Student Conduct: Below is a list of supervision rules for the students of Imperial School:
1) Students shall have a general respect for the staff, other students,
the property of other students and the school:
a) Teachers and support staff are to be addressed by their proper
titles (Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms.)
b) Foul language or obscene gestures are not acceptable
c) Accidental damage to school property should be avoided, but if
it occurs, report immediately to the Principal
d) Willful damage of school property (vandalism) will be dealt
with according to Division Policy
e) Bullying or threats will not be tolerated
2) Proper dress is required in school and during all school activities:
a) Revealing clothing is unacceptable
b) Clothing or headwear containing offensive or inappropriate
messages are unacceptable
c) Caps, toques, hats or hoods are to be worn outside, not inside
the school
d) Proper gym clothing and footwear are required during all gym
activities
e) Students should have a separate pair of shoes for wearing
indoors during inclement weather
f) Students must wear shoes or slippers inside the school for
safety reasons- no bare or sock feet
g) Big boots are not acceptable indoors
3) Conduct in classrooms and labs - A student’s behavior is his/her
responsibility. Failure to behave acceptably may result in a
teacher-directed response and/or removal from the classroom.
Multiple removals will result in parent phone calls.
4) Conduct in halls and rooms is to be orderly
a) Students shall walk not run
b) Pushing, wrestling, etc. is not acceptable at any time
5) The eating of food shall only occur in the classrooms, boot room or
student lounge. Elementary students staying for lunch at noon are
not allowed to leave their eating room until the 12:00 release bell.
Students are allowed to stay in to finish their lunch if necessary.
*Sunflower seeds, nuts, and energy drinks are not permitted in
school.
6) The use of physically harmful substances:
a) Smoking or chewing tobacco is not allowed inside the school or
on school property.
b) Alcohol and/or drug use is not allowed and results in immediate
school suspension.
c) Firearms or weapons of any kind are not allowed inside the
school or on school property.
d) Drug paraphernalia is not permitted on school property.
7) Recess breaks are times to "recharge" your batteries
a) K-6 are required to be outside unless the weather is bad or a
particular student has medical reasons for not being outside
(*parental advisement required)
8) The staff of Imperial School wants to help every student succeed.
As a result, we have implemented a Homework Club that will
ensure every student is held accountable for all work and
assignments, to help them become responsible citizens. Every
Wednesday and Thursday students will have the opportunity
to work with a staff member in the library. If a student is
“flagged” due to unfinished work, he/she must attend. Failure to
do so will involve a phone call home and additional work time
(before or after school, noon hours).
9) The playground area to the west of the school is reserved for K-6
students. *The parking lots, streets and ditches are not part of the playground. Trees are not for climbing.
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10) Bicycles are to be placed in the stands provided and are to remain
in the stands during recess.
11) If a child is too sick to be outside at
recess or noon hour then they are also too sick to partake in
PE or In-motion.
12) Different entrance doors are provided for the various grades:
a) West entrance - K to Gr. 3
b) North entrance - Gr. 4-12 students
c) East entrance - Gr. 7-12 students
Entrance doors will remain locked until 8:40 AM Main doors are reserved for staff and visitors during school
hours.
13) Noon Hour:
a) If taking part in a school activity, lunch should be brought.
b) K-6 bus students must have written or verbal parental
permission communicated to the school to leave school
grounds each time they need to do so. c) Gr. 7-12 rural students may leave the school premises
provided they have returned a noon hour privilege form signed by their parents.
14) Student Vehicles are allowed to be used at noon provided they
are used properly (no speeding, reckless driving, alcohol
consumption, etc.) *Students are not allowed to sit in vehicles.
15) A student telephone is provided, by the SRC. However, long
distance phone calls have to be have to be made, with permission, from the Office.
16) Cell phones must be turned off and put away. With permission
only, students are allowed to use their cell phones as calculators or tools for research. If not used appropriately, phones will be taken away and held in the office until the end of the day. A phone call will be made home if a pattern exists.
17) Students may be allowed to use school facilities and specific
equipment before or after regular school hours provided they have school permission and a teacher willing to supervise them.
18) Cleanup of rooms - students are responsible, at all times, for the
physical condition of their home room, and any other room they
occupy.
19) In order to encourage physical activity, electronic devices are not
allowed on the playground during school hours.
The Imperial School's SRC performs a useful function acting
as a link between the student body and the school administration,
coordinating many student activities, and providing financial support
for the "extras" we need.
Canteen will be open from 11:45-12:00. Elementary students
are only allowed to purchase lunch items.
The year's SRC Executive consists of:
President: Garson Liu
Vice-President: Lexi Lewis
Secretary/Treasurer: Tyson Taylor
Social Director: Emmett Scheidt
Service Coordinator: Wynter Batke
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The staff supports and promotes extra-curricular activities for
the students of Imperial School. *Participation in such activities is a
privilege not a right for students.
The following is a list of this year's extra-curricular activities
and their teacher monitors:
- Student Representative Council- Mrs. Baade & Ms. Hart
- Yearbook -Mrs. Kelly & Mrs. Spencer
- Jr. & Sr. Drama - Mrs. Baade & Mrs. Busche, Miss Yanoshewski
- Graduation - Mrs. Baade & Mr. Hart
- Archery- Mr. Heppner & Mrs. Chamberlain- Brown (parent),
- Volleyball - Junior Girls – Miss Bell or Mrs. Spencer
Junior Boys- Mrs. Kelly & Mr. Heppner
Senior Girls – Miss. Bell, Ms. Hart & Mr. Kurbis (Holdfast teacher) Senior Boys – Mr. Heppner
- Golf - Mrs. Spencer
- Basketball - Junior Girls - Mrs. Kelly
Junior Boys - Mr. Webster (parent)
Senior Girls – Mr. Heppner
Senior Boys – Mr. Hart
- Badminton - Junior – Mr. Hart
Senior – Mrs. Busche
- Track & Field - Miss Bell, Mr. Heppner, Mrs. Spencer
- Junior & Senior Curling - Mrs. Van Damme
- Cross Country - Mrs. Kelly
- In-Motion - Mrs. Van Damme
- Canteen - Mrs. Van Damme
- Central Band - Mr. Osatiuk
- SCC Representative - Mrs. Van Damme
- Town Library Representative - Mrs. Baade
- Sigmund Brower Literacy Representative - Mrs. Van Damme
- Technology Representative - Mr. Hart
- Athletic Representative - Mr. Heppner
- TERT Representative - Mrs. Kelly
- School Staff Liaison – Mrs. Busche
* School policy requires that an adult transport students to and from
extracurricular activities. Schedules will be circulated before a season
starts and it is hoped that each family will be able to provide a driver at
a suitable time within their own personal timetable and the schedule.
In order for our program to continue the school will need your support
in providing a vehicle and/or driver during your child's activities.
* All coaches are certified in “Respect in Sport” and “Concussion
training”.
* The SRC & HZSD pay mileage for driving.
* Criminal record checks are required by all drivers and
volunteers for all school activities. These checks remain current
for three years.
DUPLICATING SERVICES
The School will provide duplicating services to individuals,
businesses, and organizations in our district if it does not interfere with
normal school operation. Fees to cover the cost of material and labour
vary according to size and whether single or double sided.
* Students may use school duplicating services free of charge if:
they are duplicating subject-related material and they have the
permission to do so by the subject-teacher
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C-O-U-G-A-R-S
We’re the team that is the best,
We’ve got spirit,
We’ve got skill,
We will survive,
Yes we will!
Hear the mighty cougar roar,
We’ll beat you once,
and be back for more,
Burgundy and Grey that’s right.
We’re the cougars
FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!
(originally written by
Kirbie Crittenden)
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