THE SCALABRINI COMMUNITY

RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLE

At our school, we believe that every student has a right to freedom from harassment with regard to race or colour. In keeping with the Catholic Code of Conduct, we will not tolerate any expression of physical, psychological, sexual or verbal abuse directed toward any student, staff member, or member of the community.

POLICE AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Police and community members are essential partners in making our schools and communities safer. Community members need to support and respect the rules of their local schools. Police investigate incidents in accordance with the Board, “Police and School Response Protocol” which is based on a provincial model developed by the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of Education.

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to dress in a manner that is suitable and appropriate to the school environment. Clothing must be free from offensive or questionable language and pictures. Hats or sweatbands should be removed in the school building. Bandanas are not allowed and should not be worn on school property. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. The following clothing is not suitable for school: tank tops, crop tops and halter-tops, muscle shirts, short-shorts, inappropriately tight fitting clothing and mini-skirts. Clothing that is acceptable for a six-year old student may not be appropriate for a 10 to 13 year old student. Appropriate clothing must be worn for physical education classes (i.e. running shoes).

CARE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES

The school provides students with a wide variety of consumable materials such as workbooks, pencils, erasers, rulers and art materials. Texts, library books, calculators and sports equipment are provided for student use. We expect the students to treat these learning tools with respect and to replace or pay for items, which are lost or damaged while in their care. Students may be asked to acquire special items for specific projects. If any school purchases are a hardship for you, please call or send a note to the Principal or the teacher.

RECESS POLICY

Children who come to school are expected to participate fully in all aspects of the school program. This includes taking recess breaks outside with the class. If a child is well enough to come to school, they are considered to be well enough to participate in outdoor recess breaks. If a child has a condition, which requires them to remain indoors over recesses, a doctor’s note will be required. In the event of severe inclement weather conditions, all the children are kept indoors and are appropriately supervised.

PLAYGROUND

1. Students are to stay within the school boundaries and away from the parking lot and the front of the school. Students should also stay back from neighbour’s fences.

2. No throwing of stones, snowballs, or ice is allowed Frisbees, hard balls, such as Indian rubber, and baseballs are not permitted. Hockey sticks are not allowed in the yard.

3. Students are to obtain a washroom pass from the supervisor on duty in order to enter the school from the yard.

4. Students should wear suitable clothing for weather conditions, as they are expected to take part in outdoor recess on most days.

5. Snacks and drinks are not allowed in the yard. Teachers will provide time for snacks and drinks in classrooms.

LUNCH ROOMS

Students are expected to consume all food and beverages in their classroom seats and proceed directly outside in an orderly manner. Facilities must be left clean and tidy.

When students remain for lunch, or stay in for rainy day recess, they are to stay seated, talk quietly and tidy up. Permission is required to leave the classroom for any reason. During inclement weather students are expected to engage in quiet activities. Students who regularly eat lunch at school will not be allowed to leave unless picked up by a parent or supervising adult (with written parental permission). Students going out for lunch must sign in and out at the office.

LEAVING SCHOOL PROPERTY

At any time, students are not permitted to leave the school property. If there is a need to leave, a written request by the parent/guardian is required for each occurrence. If an emergency arises and it is absolutely necessary for a student to return home, the school will contact the parents, sitter, etc., for permission.

BICYCLES & SKATE BOARDS

If children ride their bicycles to school, they are required to walk their bicycles onto the school property. It is required that they park their bikes at the bicycle rack and use a personal lock to secure their bike. The school accepts no responsibility for the security of the bicycles. Parents should take this into consideration when allowing their child to bring their bike to school. The law requires all children to wear proper bicycle helmets when riding a bike. Skateboards, scooters and inline skates are not permitted on school property.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND CLOTHING

Physical education and physical fitness are important goals of the school’s curriculum. There will be a broad range of activities within the program and a variety of extra-curricular sports. Students may be directed to have a change of clothes for gym. Any reasonable set of shorts/sweatpants and t-shirt/sweatshirt will be accepted. Running shoes are mandatory in the gym and we would ask parents to purchase shoes with light-coloured, non-scuff soles. Black-soled shoes mark the gym floor and are prohibited in the gym area.

VOLUNTEERS

All volunteers are required to submit a current Criminal Reference Check (CRC), in order for the volunteer to be able to have any direct contact with students.

VISITORS

All visitors, including parents and former students must check in at the main office before proceeding to any other school area. They are required to sign in and are assigned an identification badge. If you have to bring a forgotten lunch, or book to school, we request that you leave it at the table in the foyer. If you are picking up your child at school we ask that you wait outside the exit area to avoid disruption of classroom routines.