Williams Parkway Senior Public School 1285 Williams Parkway

Brampton, Ontario

L6S 3J8

905-791-4324

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND HANDBOOK 2016-2017

Principal

Scott Moody

Vice Principal

Teralyn Phipps

Trustee

Carrie Andrews

Superintendent

Nina Jaiswal

LATE OR ABSENT STUDENTS

Please call 1-(855)-209-6155 or visit pdsb.schoolconnects.com

Website: http://schools.peelschools.org/1424

Edmodo: https://www.edmodo.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wp_ibt

Dear Williams Parkway Students, Parents and Families,

At Williams Parkway, we believe in high standards for students, staff and our community. Success at

Williams Parkway means students are engaged and active in the learning process at school, on the

playground, and at home. The middle school years are a time of transition from childhood to adulthood.

Our staff have chosen to work in a middle school because they value the challenges and rewards of

working with adolescent learners. Staff are trained to support and teach middle school students as they go

through what is probably the greatest period of change in their lives. At Williams Pkwy, engaging

students on an academic, emotional and behavioural level has been our legacy. The 2016-2017 mission,

vision and values for Williams Pkwy SPS are:

MISSION:

Williams Parkway SPS will inspire students to have a passion for learning and develop essential learning

and life skills in order to achieve their highest potential.

VISION:

We will help our students reach high levels of achievement. To do this, we will:

Maintain a school climate where staff and students are safe, happy, recognized and fulfilled

Offer all students opportunity to explore and identify their passions and potential

Use technology to enable and enhance learning

Provide equity of access and opportunity for students and staff to learn, work and succeed

Openly communicate through a variety of means to keep parents informed and involved in their

students education

VALUES:

Our values, based on our character attributes, are the foundation of our genuine relationships with

students, parents and each other. Together, we create safe, positive climates for learning and working—

environments that prepare students to be empathetic citizens of the world.

We care by being compassionate and kind towards all members of our community.

We are cooperative—committed to working collaboratively and valuing the contributions of

others for a common purpose.

We value honesty by demonstrating integrity in our words and actions. We are truthful and

trustworthy.

We respect differences, and treat everyone fairly and equitably—we are inclusive.

By treating others, ourselves and our environment with high regard and value, we are respectful.

Being accountable and reliable in our actions and commitments demonstrates we are responsible.

OUR COMMITMENT

Williams Parkway SPS recognizes that students achieve their best when they feel safe, nurtured,

welcomed, engaged, respected and included. We are committed to providing a healthy learning and

working environment to support student success. For learning to be successful, schools must be free of

negative factors such as bullying, discrimination, intimidation, hateful words and actions, as well as

physical violence in any form.

We believe that parents, the school and community must all work together to help students learn to

become responsible members of society being sensitive to the diversity, cultures and special needs of

individual students. We must clearly demonstrate respect for social justice and human rights and promote

the values needed to develop responsible members of a democratic society.

OVERALL SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS

Arrive on time and be prepared with supplies to

learn.

Be polite and respectful to other students and all

adults.

Work hard to be successful.

Respect our environment, our people, our property,

and our community.

The Code of Conduct for Williams Parkway SPS aligns with and supports Ontario's Equity and Inclusive

Education Strategy, the Peel board's Human Rights policy and Antiracism and Ethnocultural Equity

policy.

OUR CODE OF CONDUCT

The Williams Parkway SPS Code of Conduct applies to all members of the school community including

students, parents and guardians, volunteers, visitors, and school staff whether they are on school property,

on school buses, at school-authorized events or activities, or in any other situation that may impact the

school climate.

All members of the school community have a responsibility to respect and honour the school Code of

Conduct, to behave appropriately and to take responsibility for their own actions.

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

All members of the school community are expected to:

demonstrate honesty and integrity

treat one another with dignity, respect and fairness, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of

origin, colour, ethnicity, creed, citizenship, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,

ability, socioeconomic status, or any other attribute

take appropriate action to help those in need seeking assistance to resolve conflict constructively and

respectfully

show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others

Parent and guardian responsibilities include:

taking an active role in their child's education by ensuring their child is prepared for learning,

including attending school regularly and on time, promptly reporting absences or late arrivals and

ongoing communication with the school

reviewing the school Code of Conduct with their child and helping him/her follow school rules

helping their child understand that it is not appropriate to tease or bully others

monitoring their child’s internet use and taking responsibility for his/her behaviour when accessing

electronic resources from home

Student responsibilities include:

demonstrating a commitment to learning through punctual and regular attendance, being prepared

and ready to learn

practicing honesty and integrity by not participating in or encouraging plagiarism and misrepresentation

of original work

following school rules and taking responsibility for his/her own actions

refraining from bringing anything to school or using anything inappropriately that may harm the

student or others

showing proper care and respect for school and community property, as well as only visiting other

schools for school related and authorized activities

Staff responsibilities include:

helping students achieve to the best of their ability, to develop self-worth and preparing them to

become responsible citizens

maintaining order in the school and holding everyone to the highest standard of respectful and

responsible behaviour

communicating regularly and meaningfully with parents/guardians

establishing a range of clear, fair and developmentally appropriate interventions, supports, direct

skill instruction and consequences for unacceptable behaviour including but not limited to

homophobia, gender-based violence, sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual behaviour

respond to and report behaviours which may have a negative impact on school climate

BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION

We are teaching students to identify bullying behaviour and giving them strategies to deal with, and stop

it from happening.

Bullying is typically a form of repeated, persistent and aggressive behaviour directed at another person

that is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) fear, distress and/or harm to another person’s

body, feelings, self-esteem or reputation. Bullying occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived

power imbalance.

When someone experiences or observes bullying behaviour, he/she is expected to report it to a teacher,

teaching assistant or school administrator immediately. Bullying behaviour will be dealt with using a

progressive discipline approach.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE

Williams Parkway SPS encourages, supports and recognizes acceptable behaviour in our students through

a variety of positive practices. Progressive discipline is an approach that makes use of a continuum of

interventions, supports and consequences, building upon strategies that promote positive behaviours.

We encourage students to take responsibility for their behaviour and to accept the consequences of their

actions. A progressive discipline approach will be used to deal with inappropriate behaviour. This may

include: oral reminders, review of expectations, contact with parent(s)/guardian(s), written reflection,

volunteer services in the school community, conflict mediation and resolution, peer mentoring, and/or

referral for support services.

We recognize that each student is a unique individual and that every situation that requires disciplinary

action has its own set of extenuating circumstances. All factors that may have affected the student’s

behaviour will be considered before progressive discipline is applied. Students who behave

inappropriately will receive an age and developmentally appropriate consequence. For a student with

special education or disability-related needs, all progressive discipline approaches will be consistent with

his/her Individual Education Plan and his/her demonstrated abilities.

Williams Pkwy SPS (Tiers of Discipline)

Time Out – This will be at a teacher’s discretion and will be used as a proactive step in preventing further

escalation of behaviours. In this case the students will be sent to the responsibility room for the duration

of the period or until requested to return by their teacher.

Tier 1 – Working in the responsibility room for 2 periods

Tier 2 – Working in the responsibility room for 4 periods

Tier 3 - Working in the responsibility room for 6 periods

If behaviour continues beyond Tier 3, an in-school suspension or formal suspensions will take place. The

stage system will be reset on January 1st.

Suspension and expulsion

Williams Parkway SPS also supports the use of suspension and expulsion for serious incidents as outlined

in the Peel District School Board's Safe Schools Policy.

Before considering whether to impose a suspension or make a recommendation for an expulsion, a

principal must consider mitigating and other factors.

The behaviours for which a principal may consider suspending a student include:

swearing (written or verbal) at a teacher or at another person in a position of authority

bullying

uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm on another person

committing an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school property

possessing alcohol or restricted drugs

being under the influence of alcohol

committing any act considered by the principal to:

o have a negative impact on the moral tone of the school

o have a negative impact on the physical or mental well-being of one or more school community

members

o be contrary to the school or Peel board Codes of Conduct

Incidents for which a principal will consider recommending to the board's Discipline Committee

that a student be expelled include:

physically assaulting another person causing bodily harm that requires medical treatment

possessing a weapon or using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm to another person

trafficking in restricted drugs or weapons

giving alcohol to a minor

committing robbery

committing sexual assault

behaviour that:

o is significantly detrimental to the school climate and/or to the physical or mental well being of

others

o causes extensive damage to school property

o causes his/her continued presence at the school to pose an unacceptable risk to other members

of the school community

o a pattern of behaviour so inappropriate the student's continued presence is detrimental to the

effective learning or working environment of others

o demonstrates a persistent resistance to changes in behaviour that would enable him/her to be

successful

o is a serious violation of the school or Peel board Codes of Conduct

Students who are suspended or expelled will be given an opportunity to continue their education through

educational programs offered by the school board.

DRUGS

The school recognizes the benefits of a smoke-free environment for all persons. By law, smoking is not

permitted at Williams Parkway SPS, on any other board property, on school buses or while attending any

school-related event or activity. School property includes cars that are on school grounds and all lands to

the edge of the street. The no smoking rule will be enforced within these areas.

Providing tobacco products to anyone under 19 years of age is illegal.

Alcohol and restricted drugs may be addictive and represent a health hazard. Possessing, using, trafficking

in, or providing others with restricted drugs and/or alcohol will not be condoned at Williams Parkway

SPS, on Peel board property or at any school-related event or activity at any time. Lighters and drug-

related paraphernalia that can be used for substance abuse are not permitted on school property.

WEAPONS

Possessing or displaying weapons of any kind, including real, toy or replica, and all other objects that

could inflict or threaten bodily harm will not be condoned at Williams Parkway SPS, on any Peel board

property or at any school-related event or activity at any time.

DRESS CODE

The standards for school dress at Williams Parkway SPS are based on common sense and are intended to

support the comfort, safety and modesty of all students. There is a strong relationship between neat, clean

and appropriate clothing and a positive learning environment.

USE OF TECHNOLOGY

Williams Parkway SPS recognizes the value of using Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) to enhance 21st

Century learning to support curriculum delivery. As such, we embrace the use of PEDs in a respectful

and responsible manner, in keeping with the school’s Code of Conduct and the Peel District School

Board’s “Bring Your Own Device” and Digital Citizenship Policy #78. The Code of Conduct and

academic integrity apply to the use of technology whether students are accessing information from school,

home or from a PED.

Students are able to use Board technology and their PEDs for educational purposes in classrooms,

libraries, cafeterias/lunchrooms and other areas students gather to do their work, as outlined in the

expectations below:

PEDs may be used in the classroom only with permission of a teacher or other staff member.

PEDs may be used outside the classroom as long as these devices do not distract from school

activities or impact safety. Texting in class, speaking on a phone in the hall during class time

without permission or walking down the hall texting are examples of unsafe or distracting

behaviours.

As a result of bandwidth limitations, downloading or streaming of video content for non-

educational purposes is not permitted.

PEDs may only be used to make and/or receive phone calls or texts at lunch in the gym or outside

unless a teacher or staff member provides permission to do so elsewhere.

Students need to be diligent about safely storing their PEDs. Williams Parkway SPS is not

responsible for lost, stolen and/or damaged PEDs. Leaving phones in the gym change room is not

permitted under any circumstances.

Keep personal information private (e.g. age, address, phone numbers, usernames, passwords)

unless approved by a teacher and/or a parent.

Use good judgment in accessing material on the Internet, and report suspicious concerns to a

teacher immediately.

Create, display, use and store messages, images and videos appropriately while demonstrating

respect, e.g. no cyber-bullying or using others’ passwords.

PEDs may not be used for any communication or for taking photographs/video in class unless

permission is granted by a teacher or other staff member.

Posting photographs and/or images of a teacher or another student on the Internet (including social

network sites) without teacher and/or parent permission violates the Code of Conduct.

With respect to Board technology, never download or install any software without the permission

of your teacher.

Do not use Board technology resources to store materials not relevant to educational purposes.

Users should not expect privacy with respect to any of their activities when using the Board’s

technology resources.

We have clear expectations around the appropriate, respectful use of technology. Inappropriate use of

Board technology and/or PEDs may result in discipline or having the use of these services suspended or

removed.

BUS TRAVEL

Students are expected to follow the standards of behaviour outlined in the Code of Conduct while

they are on the school bus.

Students are required to:

be at their bus stop at least five minutes before their pick-up time

go directly to their seats and stay seated

follow the bus driver’s instructions and behave appropriately at all times

Students may not:

consume food and drinks on the bus

fight, swear or cause excessive noise on the bus

engage in activities that may endanger the safety of themselves or others

Negative behavior on the bus will result in a STOPR “Student Behavior Report”, students who

accumulate 2 reports will be temporarily removed from the bus for a period of 3 days or longer. Each

subsequent consequence will result in a longer suspension from bus privileges.

Student Entry/Exit

Students enter the school at 8:25am and must sit quietly in their first period class by the 8:30am

bell. Similarly, students enter for the afternoon at 12:25pm and must be seated quietly in their fifth

period class by the 12:30pm bell. Students are to enter and exit the building at their Grade level-

assigned door.

Timetable:

WILLIAMS PARKWAY SCHOOL DAY (2016-2017)

8:15 – 8:20 Morning Supervision**

8:20 – 8:30 Entry Supervision

8:30 – 9:10 Period 1

9:10 – 9:50 Period 2

9:50 – 10:30 Period 3

10:30 – 11:10 Period 4

11:10 – 11:30 Homeroom/DPA

11:30 – 12:30 LUNCH

12:30 – 1:10 Period 5

1:10 – 1:50 Period 6

1:50 – 2:30 Period 7

2:30 – 2:45 Dismissal Supervision**

** There is no adult supervision prior to 8:15 or after 2:45. Students are not permitted to enter the school

if they are dropped off early or to remain in the school if picked up late.**

Attendance

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential if students are to achieve their potential. A parent is to

call the school to notify the office if their child will be absent or late. A note written by a parent is

required if a student is to be excused during the day.

Late Policy

Late arrivals are an ongoing concern at Williams Pkwy SPS, students are expected to be on time for class

and ready to learn. There are two types of late arrivals ‘authorized’ and ‘unauthorized.’ Authorized late

arrivals are approved by the parent by sending a note or making a phone call to the school. Unauthorized

late arrivals do not have parent approval. Student late arrivals are tracked by teachers and the office.

Parents will be informed by our Synervoice message system if their student is late or absent. After 3

unauthorized late arrivals a detention will be given for each unauthorized late arrival. After 10

unauthorized late arrivals a letter will be sent home the student and a loss of a privilege will take place.

This is at the discretion of the Principal. This could include not being allowed to attend student dances,

performances or participate in extra-curricular events. The late policy will be reset on January 1st.

Communication with Parents

Williams Pkwy SPS will not have a school agenda for communication to parents. Instead we have chosen

to use digital means as our main source of communication as a school and between teachers and parents.

Digital communication is more efficient, economical and aligned with the PDSB 21st Century Learning

initiatives.

The school website will be one source of communication for parents and students. The website has a

newsfeed, school calendar and forms area. Users may also subscribe to the site for email alerts from the

school and board. The website will also serve as our newsletter. The website is located at:

http://schools.peelschools.org/1424/Pages/default.aspx

Twitter is another electronic means of communication used by Williams Pkwy SPS. The twitter site will

share information about the school and board, while allowing for feedback https://twitter.com/wp_ibt

Edmodo is a communication tool that will be used by teachers at Williams Pkwy SPS. During the first

week of school, teachers will send an Edmodo student code home so their student can join Edmodo. Once

the student is in Edmodo a parent code will be provided to the student. This will allow the parent to track

student progress. Please be flexible as this process is new to many teachers. The Edmodo site is located

at: https://www.edmodo.com

Locks and Lockers

Generally, two students are assigned to each locker. Dudley brand locks are the only approved lock for

the school and can be purchased at the school at the cost of $6.00 and are ideal for use by students.

Students should not reveal their combination to anyone other than their locker partner. If a student

changes a lock they are to inform their homeroom teacher. Only timetables may be attached to the inside

of the locker doors. During the school day gym bags and backpacks must be left in the locker due to

safety reasons. Lockers are the property of the school and can be opened at anytime by school staff should

there be a safety concern.

Movement in the Halls

It is expected that students will be quiet, orderly and avoid running or shoving while moving through the

halls. Students are to walk on the right hand side of the hall and on the stairs. For safety reasons students

are not to wear earphones/buds in the hall or be on their electronic device.

Hall Movement While Class is in Session

In order to leave class during a period, a student must have teacher permission sign out of the class on the

class clipboard. Once they have signed out they must have a hall pass or contact pass to be in the halls.

Lunch at School

Students are encouraged to eat at school when possible. Parents who wish to have students go home for

lunch are to complete the permission form that will be provided on the first day of school. The lunchtime

procedure will be as follows:

Students who stay for lunch will remain on school property (eating inside in the gym and playing

outside)

Lunch bags will be collected in class bins.

Students are expected to arrive with the appropriate clothing to go outside at lunch.

Lockers are to be visited at the beginning and end of the lunch period ONLY.

All students will go outside after lunch, except in extreme weather conditions. The decision to stay

inside will be made by the Principal, Vice Principal or Teacher in Charge.

When eating, students will remain seated and afterwards will tidy up after themselves.

Respect for, and compliance with, the lunch supervision staff is expected at all times.

Remaining at school for lunch is a privilege that will be withdrawn for students whose behaviour is

unsatisfactory.

Students with permission to go home for lunch will be given a sticker on their student card that

identifies this. Students off of school property without permission will have their parents notified and

may receive consequence should it continue.

It is expected that students granted permission to go home for lunch do just that. It is strongly

encouraged that students do not go to a third location, such as the mall.

Lunch Drop-off

Lunches may be dropped off on the table in front of our main office no later than 11:20 a.m. Please make

sure that your child is aware of this arrangement and that your child's name is clearly written on the lunch.

Food

Students are NOT permitted to chew gum inside the school at any time. Water bottles and snacks are

permitted in classrooms. Snacks can be consumed with teacher permission in the classroom. No food or

drinks may be taken outside. All food garbage is to be disposed of properly before going outside.

Food that adheres to the Ministry Food and Beverage Policy may be purchased at the school from time to

time. Specific food days will be indicated on the school calendar.

Lost and Found

As a precaution, students should put their name on all their possessions. Found materials are placed in a

lost and found box outside the gym. Found valuable items need to be handed in to the office where they

can be reclaimed. The lost and found box is emptied and contents displayed periodically. Unclaimed

items are donated to charity.

Prescription Medication / Life Threatening Illness

The school needs to know if your student has a life threatening illness. Parents or guardians should

contact the school immediately should a new life threatening medical condition emerge. If the school has

a record of this, parents will be contacted during the first week of school requesting a confirmation of the

illness and protocols. Doctor prescribed medication can be given to students by administration when a

request form is completed. Ventolin, other inhalers and Epi Pens that are to be kept at the school for

emergency use are included in this. The forms may be picked up at the school office and will be sent

home each year with the student profile to those students that have a condition noted on file. All

medications are normally kept and administered in the office according to a doctor's prescription.

Accidents and Illness

All accidents are to be reported immediately to a staff member. Students who are injured or feeling ill

may request to go to the office. A telephone call may then be made to the parent/guardian.

Bicycles/Skateboards/In-Line Skates

Bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, scooters, etc. may not be ridden on school property and must be

locked in the bicycle racks at the front of the school or stored in a locker. The school is not responsible for

damage or theft of these items. Students should not loiter at the bicycle rack area before or after school.

Bikes are not to be brought into the school.

Newsletters and Website

The school website will serve as the newsletter. Should you require a hard copy please let the school

know in advance.

Parent Involvement

We strongly encourage parents to be involved with their child's education. Please call immediately with

any concerns. We see the home and school relationship as the key to student success. We need to work

together to ensure your child's success and request your support in this endeavour. Please feel free to

become a member of our Parent Council or volunteer. More information with regards to the council will

be sent home in September. Should a parent wish to volunteer at the school you will require a criminal

record check as all volunteers do. Please contact the school for more information if you intend on

volunteering.

Supervision of Students

Our yard is supervised in the morning, starting at 8:15 a.m. Students should not come to school earlier

than this, other than for special events or previously arranged extra-curricular activities. Our lunch hour is

fully supervised. Our yard is supervised until 2:45 p.m. Students should have parental permission if they

remain on our property beyond 2:45 p.m. They will not be supervised after this time and therefore it is

our expectation that students will leave Williams Pkwy SPS property at that time.

After School

Please be advised that 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. each day is reserved for remedial assistance and detentions.

Students are expected to be communicating home should they have a detention or are receiving remedial

assistance.

Remedial Assistance - This remedial period is scheduled to help your child achieve at school, through

additional time and support.

Detention - When required students may also be given a detention by a teacher or administration. An

example of this a student accumulating 3 unauthorized late arrivals. Detentions may take place during the

first 15 minutes at lunch or the first 15-30 minutes after school. They will take place in the designated

detention room, Room 100, or in a teacher’s classroom. Students who skip a detention or do not have a

note or parent support for missing a detention will receive a greater set of consequences.

Responsibility for School Property

Students are responsible for replacing any school item they lose and/or damage (team uniforms, library

books, etc.). Williams Pkwy SPS retains the right to charge students for these items or impose other

consequences as might be warranted.

Evening School Events

Williams Pkwy SPS runs a number of evening family-oriented events. These would include concerts,

talent shows, etc. These are meant to be 'family' events and student spectators are welcome only if they

attend with an individual over the age of 18. We do not provide supervision for spectators. If our students

wish to attend one of these events, they must arrive at the school with an individual over the age of 18

who will supervise them. All unsupervised individuals under the age of 18 will be refused entry.

Trespass to Property

The Trespass to Property Act states that: 'a school board has all the rights and duties of the right to deny

access to our property to those individuals who do not respect our staff, students and property’. Entry to

our property is a privilege which and may be revoked. Visitors must report to the office, sign-in and have

a pass.

Access to the School

Williams Pkwy SPS has a controlled entry security system. It means that every door in the school will be

locked for the instructional day. All visitors entering the school must be buzzed into the school by office

staff that will be able to see the visitor on a video camera. The only door that allows this is the main door

at the front of the school.

Use of the Traffic Circle

The “traffic circle” in front of the school is a fire route and a designated bus drop off point for special

education bussing. There is no parking or stopping in this area. Due to a variety of safety issues in the

Williams Pkwy SPS parking lot before and after school, it is requested that parents drop students off at

Terry Miller Recreation Center.

Physical Education

Students must change into appropriate clothing for physical education classes. Running shoes, shorts or

sweatpants and a T-shirts are appropriate clothing. These should be cleaned regularly. Some ill-fitting

clothing, scarves, jewellery, hard-soled shoes and socks without shoes can inhibit movement and possibly

cause injury during active movement and are not appropriate attire for physical education. Students are

not to leave money or valuables, including electronic devices, in the change room.

Homeroom Contact Period

Just before lunch each day, classes will meet and participate in guidance related activities. The

homeroom teacher of each class will become the advocate and counselor to each student in his/her class.

On days when a class does not have a physical education period scheduled, that class will have twenty

minutes of physical activity with the homeroom teacher. This will occur during homeroom contact 11:10

a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For safety reasons, students will need to be wearing appropriate clothes and running

shoes.

House Teams Information

At Williams Parkway SPS we employ a house system to promoted school spirit and friendly competition

within the school. This serves as the mechanism for many key events at the school. In September

students will be informed as to which House Team they are on.

Guidance Counseling

All academic staff at Williams Pkwy SPS are available to provide counseling to students. Your

Homeroom/Classroom Teacher would normally be the first person approached when you need help or

advice. In addition, we have a .3 Guidance Counselor who is responsible for the counseling and referral

of students needing further help or career information.

Library Resource Centre

Using the Library: The Library, Mac Lab and Computer Lab are available to support student learning

and to provide books to read for pleasure. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the

library layout; additionally, they should know how to search for and check out books independently. The

library catalogue (IPAC) lists all items available; this can be accessed from any computer with internet

access, through the Williams Pkwy SPS website. www.qps.peelschools.org

Circulation: The loan period for most library items is two (2) weeks. Students are asked to return books

promptly so that they can check more out. Once a student has an overdue book, the automated system

will not allow him/her to check out more books. Students are responsible for all items signed out on their

student numbers; replacement fees will be charged for all lost or damaged items.

Mac/Computer Lab: Students are advised to make good use of the Resource Centre to read, research,

complete assignments and do homework. It should be noted that use of the computers is restricted to

school work only. A list of lab rules and procedures is posted in the lab; students in violation of this

policy may have their computer privileges suspended. Students are encouraged to visit the public library

if they wish to use computers for recreational purposes.

Hours: The library is open during most class periods; students must present a hall pass from their teacher

to enter the library. Lunch time library hours are limited due to co-curricular activities and the teachers'

duty schedule.

Student Leadership

This is a group of students who are representative of the school and who have proven leadership skills.

The functions of our Student Leadership team are to act as ambassadors of the school, to plan and

coordinate activities, to develop school spirit and to act as a liaison between students, staff and parents.

The students who are elected and accept the responsibility are showing a commitment and willingness to

attend all meetings, to relay information to their classes and to bring forth ideas from classmates

Emergency Procedures

Fire Drills: Fire Drill practices are mandatory at school and are held in order to allow students to practice

evacuating the school in a safe and orderly fashion. This allows us to react as we would in a real

emergency, and for this reason it is important that students always wear their shoes in school.

When the alarm sounds, wait for instructions from the teacher. Everyone is expected to leave the

building. The class will proceed in single file (along the designated route) with no talking in order that

emergency instructions can be heard.

There is a sign posted in every classroom indicating the emergency exit. The teacher is to ensure that

he/she has the emergency duo-tang (with attendance inside) and the last person closes the door. The first

students to the exit doors should hold them open for others to quickly evacuate.

If the regular route is unsafe, take the shortest, safest route outside. If a student gets separated from the

rest of the class, report to the teacher when outside. At assembly points outside, students are to line up in

a single file without talking, awaiting further instructions and for attendance to be taken.

Should it be necessary to evacuate to a neighbouring site, Judith Nyman S.S./Terry Miller Recreation

Center would be used. Our alternate site is Chinguacousy Secondary School.

Other Emergency Drills: These will be clearly explained to students and practiced.

Lockdown will be conducted if there is a major incident or threat of school

violence within the school or in relation to the school.

Hold & Secure will be used when it is desirable to secure the school due to an

ongoing situation outside and not related to the school. In this situation, the

school continues to function in a near-normal state, with the exception that all

exterior doors and windows are locked and no one enters or exits the building

without approval from police or the board.

Shelter in Place will be conducted for an environmental or weather-related

situation where it is necessary to keep everyone within the school to protect

them from an external situation.

Should an emergency procedure take place, the Peel District School Board will inform parents as

promptly by a variety of means such as Synervoice phone messaging, news releases and the schools

website.

Pediculosis (Head Lice)

From time to time we may discover that a child has pediculosis (head lice). The necessary precautions

will be taken. You will be informed by letter if your child is in a class where pediculosis has been

discovered. The letter will provide you with information related to the identification and treatment of

pediculosis.

Activity Fee

There are many activities that benefit all students that are paid for by our activity fee. This year at

Williams Pkwy SPS we plan to have Arts Performances (Music, Dance, Drama or Character Building) for

all of the students during the school year. Rather than charge on a performance basis, we are collecting

now for all performances through the use of our activity fee. This allows us the funding to book the

performances in advance, pay the deposits required to guarantee a performance and simplify the

administrative procedures. The activity fee this year will be ________ per student.

Student Expenses

All students are expected to provide their own notebooks, pens, pencils, calculators and other necessary

equipment. Also, in an effort to provide families with an opportunity to plan ahead for possible expenses

this school year, the following list suggests approximate costs for various events and/or items:

Annual student fee (arts performances as mentioned above, etc.) _______ (September)

Educational excursion directly related to in-class programs _______ per year

Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony _______ (May)

Participation Optional Events

School Photographs $25.00 - $49.00 depending on the package (October)

Grade 8 Graduation Photographs (February)

Yearbook ________

Sports teams (some events such as tournaments or transportation may not be covered)

Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding $50 - $150 (January/February)

Other overnight trips may be offered (several forms of fundraising will help to subsidize these)

Financial donation to the school (no large fundraising this year)