Student Handbook

ATTENDANCE & ABSENTEEISM

Note: All outlined procedures are guidelines only. Individual circumstances will dictate the steps taken for each student.

We expect that every student will strive for full attendance and punctuality in each class as attendance is a key factor to academic rigor and success.

The PVSD Student Attendance Policy (AP-3040) can be viewed on the PVSD website.

Definitions:

1. Compulsory School Age - The Education Act, 1995, Chapter E-0.2, Part 1: Interpretation, states “compulsory school age” means having attained the age of seven years but not having attained the age of 16 years.
2. Local Attendance Counsellor - The Education Act, 1995, Section 159(1) states: “Every board of education shall appoint a person or designate a member of its staff to be the local attendance counselor for the School Division”. The designated Superintendent of Education is the Local Attendance Counsellor for the Division.
3. Chronic Absence - Refers to students missing an extended period of school when excused absences are taken into account. Chronic absence is defined as missing ten percent or more of the school year (e.g., equivalent to 18 days out of a 182 day school year).
4. Chronic Truancy - Refers to students missing an extended period of school when unexcused absences are taken into account. Chronic truancy is defined at missing ten percent or more of the school year (e.g., equivalent to 18 days out of 182 day school year).

Students are responsible for arriving at class on time and appropriately equipped. To have the absence excused, it is the parents' responsibility to enter attendance in Edsby or contact the school prior to the actual absence. If an absence is to be “excused”, families must record the absence via Edsby or call/email the school directly. Failure to report the excused absence, for any class, results in contact of parents. Generally excusable reasons for absence are illness, a medical appointment, bus cancellation/road conditions or a family emergency. [Students living on their own will be responsible for their own attendance]

Attendance records are legal documents and can be called upon through the courts to provide evidence of where an individual was at a particular time/date.

Lumsden High School Attendance Protocols

Note: All outlined procedures are guidelines only. Individual circumstances will dictate the steps taken for each student.

Absences: The student is not in the classroom or other designated instructional area and therefore not under the direct supervision of a teacher. An absence can be recorded as either “Excused” or “Unexcused” and can have a reason and comment attached to it.

1. Students who are flagged as missing 50% of class time in any given month may be contacted by the attendance committee. If the student is failing the course, they may be removed.
2. If a student is missing 20% of a class with a grade below 45%, they may be removed from the course.
3. After 15 course absences and a mark below 40%, a Student Attendance Intervention and Support Plan (APF-3040.1) will be developed by the administrator, student, parent/guardian, in consultation with the attendance team. Failure to comply with the plan will result in the removal from the course.
4. Students who are in grades 9 or 10 may be placed in a scheduled tutorial or in an alternative placement. Attendance will be taken during this time.

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES: If a student is required to be away for a period either with prior knowledge or because of an emergent situation. If this is the case, there will be consideration of these circumstances when reviewing student attendance. Medical documentation may be requested.

EXTENDED ABSENCES: Extended absences will need to be arranged in advance with administration and the attendance committee. It is not sufficient nor appropriate to only notify classroom teachers. Families need to be aware that absences greater than 15 school days cannot be accommodated by teachers. LHS does not offer distance learning. Attendance is paramount for learning and teachers need to first understand the learning needs of the student before assigning tasks and homework. Teachers may not be able to provide any information or assignments while students are away for an extended period. Upon the student’s return to school, they will meet with administration and the classroom teacher to plan for their return to regular classes.

LATES: The student arrived in the classroom or other designated instructional areas after the final bell has rung and was under the direct supervision of the teacher following that arrival. The student will be asked to sign in at the office where the time of arrival is also recorded.

Concerns with lates shall be addressed on a case-by-case basis and the emphasis shall be on maintaining student academic progress and developing acceptable behavioural habits.

• 5 lates within a same course /month = ½ hour of time made up over lunch/parent notification
• 10 cumulative lates/month = 1 hour of time made up over lunch/parent notification /suspend extra-curricular activities for one week
• Additional lates will result in a parent meeting/attendance contract with administration.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY: Students are expected to attend school for the full day on the day of a game, competition, performance, or school sponsored activity to be eligible to participate. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of school administration in consultation with the teacher advisor and/or coach. It is vital to discuss schedule conflicts (appointments, etc.) with the coach/teacher advisor well in advance as per the Student Athletic Contract that parents/students signed when beginning at LHS. Any missed class time may result in reduced play time. If a student is deemed ineligible to participate for the entire day or game, students/parents/guardians will be notified.

SUSPENSIONS: Students who receive a suspension will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities for one full week following the suspension. Alternate timelines may be established at the discretion of the Administration in consultation with the coach/advisor.

Students writing final assessments are not to be away during the duration of final assessment weeks. We encourage parents/families to honor the final exam schedule.

A.C.E.

ACE stands for Advise, Communicate and Educate.  Student advisories involve one teacher working with a group of students this teacher will be the students advisor for grades 9-12.  The teacher advisor is often an advocate for this group of students and a point of contact for the family.  Content of student advisories could include:

 

Distribution of announcements and Q & A, school culture, academic support, attendance, credit attainment/graduation pathways, study skills, scholarships/graduation information, transitions to adulthood, culture, community and engagement and specialized lessons:  examples include mindfulness, resourcefulness, digital citizenship, mental health and wellbeing, resiliency.

 

LHS Policy on Generative AI Use:

 

At LHS students CAN use AI to:

• Check spelling or grammar
• Ask for help understanding a concept
• Brainstorm ideas for a topic (with teacher permission)
• Get feedback on something they’ve written (with teacher permission)

At LHS students CANNOT use AI to:

• Complete creative assignments or written work on their behalf
• Copy AI answers into handwritten assignments
• Rephrase AI writing and pretend it’s their own
• Skip thinking and just use what AI says

Unethical uses of AI:

• Students suspected of using AI for graded assignments may be subject to marks deductions, rewrite requirements, grades of 0%, and/or parent notification.
• In cases where AI use is disputed, students may be asked to provide drafts, outlines, and other examples of original work.
• Editing software such as Grammarly must be disclosed to the classroom teacher, and teachers may ask students to submit their original work alongside any software edited submissions.

 

ALLERGY ALERTS

SCENT-FREE FACILITY - Students and staff are to refrain from using strongly scented personal care products and fragrances including AXE products.  Allergies are a serious issue.  To help those with allergies, LHS promotes scent-free products.

 

NUT-MANAGED FACILITY – Due to severe allergies in some students, LHS is a nut-managed school.  This means that students, staff, and guests do not bring into LHS any products containing nuts.  Thank you for your co-operation.  It may save a life!

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/O'CANADA/HONOUR SONG

We will begin each day with O’Canada. Students are expected to be respectful, remove headwear and stand for our national anthem and/or Honour Song, and listen quietly during this time. All announcements must be approved by a school staff member prior to announcements being read. Students are encouraged to listen and watch for announcements posted on school social media and EDSBY.

 

ARRIVAL

Our school operates from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on a daily basis.  We ask that town students do not arrive at school prior to 8:30 AM unless they are involved in a supervised or scheduled activity such as teacher support/extra help or extra-curricular activities. The staff is generally in the school prior to 8:25 AM but staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences and other preparations for class are often scheduled at this time.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.    

 

ASSEMBLIES

Assemblies are a time when we come together as a Lumsden Highschool family to celebrate for a number of reasons.  It can be to acknowledge achievements, to share information, to support each other, and of course to have fun! Students come to the gym with their ACE group/classroom teacher and will be assigned an area to sit.  Assemblies should always be fun, but they need to be respectful as well. Cheering and applause is encouraged and part of the fun but its only fun at the right time and done in a positive manner! 

 

ATHLETICS

Since physical education is part of the school program, all students scheduled for P.E. must attend properly equipped.  All P.E. students must have a change of clothing and wear a T-shirt, gym shorts, gym socks and gym runners.  Outdoor runners will not be allowed on the gym floor.  Students are responsible for securing their valuables in their personal hallway locker during gym periods. A written note from the parent must be presented to the gym teacher for a student to be excused from a gym class due to medical issues.  Any prolonged absence requires a doctor’s certificate.

 

Students should understand that participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege, not a right. Students must maintain satisfactory standing and attendance in all subject areas and remember that academics are a priority.

 

Students are expected to attend school for the full day on the day of a game, competition, performance, or school sponsored activity to be eligible to participate. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of school administration in consultation with the teacher, advisor and/or coach. It is vital to discuss schedule conflicts (appointments, etc.) with the coach/teacher advisor well in advance. Any missed class time may result in reduced play time. If a student is deemed ineligible to participate for the entire day or game, students/parents/guardians will be notified.

 

SUSPENSIONS: Students Who receive a suspension will be ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities for one full week following the suspension. Alternate timelines may be established at the discretion of the Administration in consultation with the coach/advisor.

 

If classroom behavior is not acceptable, students may be deemed ineligible to participate. The school administration and staff advisors will consult to determine possible consequences. Students shall always conduct themselves in a manner which brings admiration and respect to themselves and Lumsden High School.  Families should understand that Pay to Play and School fees are to be paid in full prior to participation in extracurricular activities. 

 

BILLETS

All LHS bus students and students that do no reside within the town of Lumsden require billets.  Billets are necessary in the event of storms, highway closures, etc., which might prevent parents from picking up their children from school.

 

BREAKAGES and DAMAGES TO SCHOOL PROPERTY

 

A student who causes damage to school property, willfully or through carelessness, must pay for damage. 

 

 

BUSSING

Students who attend a school within their designated attendance area will be provided with transportation services to and from school. To make arrangements for transportation to and from school, parents/guardians are requested to call Prairie Valley School Division Transportation Services at (306) 949-6566 or fill out appropriate paperwork.

 

For safety and respect purposes, behavioral expectations for students who are riding Prairie Valley busses are as follows:

 

• Students are to be ready to board the bus at the appointed pick-up time, both before and after school;
• Students must understand that the bus driver is in charge at all times while on the bus;
• Students must observe instructions given by the bus driver when they are boarding, riding or leaving the bus;
• The bus driver has the right to assign seating;
• Students must stay in their seats while the bus is in motion;
• Students may not eat, drink or smoke/vape on the school bus;
• Students must keep all body parts, including hands and arms, inside the bus and not out the window;
• Students shall respect bus property by not littering or defacing the bus or its contents;
• Students will use appropriate language and appropriate voice levels by not using loud, abusive, indecent, insulting or profane language while on the school bus;
• Students shall treat the bus driver and fellow students with courtesy and respect; verbal or physical fighting will not be tolerated;
• Students under the influence or in possession of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed on the bus;

 

NOTE:  Students may be suspended from riding on the bus when a student fails to abide by the rules or misbehaves on the bus. The school administration has the right to administer consequences, if deemed necessary, as students are also responsible to the school principal for their behavior on the bus.

 

Through consultation with bus drivers and school administrators, it has been determined that all buses are currently at capacity and can no longer accommodate guest riders. Only students registered for bus service will be provided transportation. [email protected]

 

CANTEEN/SERVERY

The Lumsden High School canteen in The Den is student operated under the supervision of the Nutrition Worker. Students can obtain volunteer hours for volunteering within the Canteen. It is open daily before the school day begins and during the first portion of the noon hour. Pre-paid canteen cards are available for purchase in any denomination at the canteen. Debit is encouraged. Canteen Cards are available for purchase from the office.

 

CARE OF PROPERTY

Students are expected to respect school property.  All repairs or replacements, which result from carelessness or malicious damage, will be paid for by the individual or group responsible.

 

Students are responsible for the care of their own property.  All personal textbooks and gym equipment should be clearly marked with the owner's name.  Money or valuable items such as jewelry, IPods, IPads, cellular phones, etc., are not to be left unattended nor left in the change rooms when the student is involved in physical education classes or extra-curricular activities.  The school carries no insurance on student property and is not responsible for the safety of such items.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

Students are expected to be respectful of all people and property.  To be honest and to demonstrate self-discipline.  Students are expected to follow all school rules and to always comply with all reasonable requests from all staff

 

Teachers will discuss the problem with students and will write an office discipline referral (ODR) for all breaches of the student code of conduct.  Major infractions will result in the student being sent to the office.  Multiple minor infractions will also result in students coming to the office. 

 

The following will apply to students who chronically do not follow school rules: A one-day suspension will be issued. Followed by a three-day suspension and the student is not allowed to return to school until they schedule and complete a student/parent/administrator meeting.   Followed by a five-day suspension and the student is not allowed to return until they schedule and complete student /parent /administrator /superintendent meeting.  If it is necessary to issue a 10-day suspension, a disciplinary hearing is scheduled for the student and parents. 

 

COMPUTER USE POLICY

Lumsden High School is exceptionally well equipped with computers either in their computer lab, laptops or notebooks and networked computers in each classroom.  We cannot express strongly enough the importance of student responsibility that accompanies the privilege of accessing school computer equipment.  

 

Whereas there are a number of firewalls to block usage on sites schools might consider inappropriate for student use, on a global network it is impossible to control all access; however, we believe that the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweighs the possibility that users may obtain materials that are not consistent with the education goals of Lumsden High School.

 

Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Computers and the Internet

1. Any use of the Internet shall be for the exchange of information to further a person’s education and research.
2. At all times, consider the following standards: Is it safe? Is it appropriate?
3. Do not view, display, or send offensive text and pictures. Should you accidentally come across material of this nature, it is the student’s responsibility to leave the offending site immediately and report to a staff member.
4. Use appropriate language when communicating with others on the Internet or Social networks.
5. Never give out personal information such as your home address or telephone number.
6. Students will be charged for any damage to school devices.
7. Students should immediately report damage to a staff member BEFORE logging in.

 

DRESS

The Lumsden High School student dress code philosophy is one way that we are working to ensure a safe, inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. We need to be able to focus on teaching and learning without undue emphasis on monitoring dress code infractions. We believe that students have a right to learn in a safe and caring space that is free of stereotypes, bias, and discrimination and that students have a right to respectfully express their individuality. To ensure a safe and respectful environment we have adopted a set of guidelines for student dress:

Students should not wear clothing that displays or refers to racism, sexism, vulgarity, gang-related markings, obscenities, profanity, hate speech, pornography or reference to alcohol or drug-related paraphernalia.

 If students are in breach of the following guidelines they will be spoken to in a private, respectful manner by staff or administration.  A conversation regarding the need to change and a plan for moving forward will be determined. 

 School staff determines what is appropriate clothing.  Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to change the offending garment.  Simplicity and good taste are safe guides.

 

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Lifelong success depends, in part, on learning to make responsible decisions.  We are confident that clearly stated and applied school expectations will teach our students to be responsible for their actions and make school a positive and motivating experience. 

 

Good order, including obedience to school and classroom rules, is necessary for schools to provide education in an efficient and effective way.  The primary purpose of disciplinary action is to prevent and correct unacceptable actions.  If this purpose cannot be achieved, it may be necessary to remove the offending student so that the education of the larger group will not be harmed.

 

Records on disciplinary actions will be kept in student files.  These records will contribute to decisions regarding future disciplinary actions which may be required.

 

Disciplinary measures that may be used as consequences for inappropriate action may include the following:

 

·         extra work assignments ·         extra time assignment (Homework room) ·         temporary removal from class ·         loss of marks ·         community service

·         loss of privileges relating to school activities ·         loss of credit ·         suspension ·         expulsion

 

Measures such as those listed are intended to correct behavior.  Should students fail to adjust, or in the case that a student commits an offence which is generally understood to be serious, the offending student may be either suspended or expelled.

 

For purposes of attendance, removal from class or school as disciplinary measures will count as an excused absence.

 

DRIVER EDUCATION

Driver education is offered at LHS. Taking this course at LHS is a privilege.  As per SGI requirements, students must be at least 14 years, 9 months of age, and have certificates to prove age and identification.  This course is comprised of both in-class (30 hrs) and in-car (6 hrs) instruction and requires 100% attendance of classes. P.V.S.D. only offers this course one time per student. Class limit is 35. Class will be filled starting with the oldest registered students.

The in-class component is generally offered after school hours so as not to conflict with academic courses of study.  However, students might be pulled from their regular classes when driving with the driver-trainer.  It is the responsibility of the student to notify the classroom teacher ahead of time, as to the student’s intent to go driving with the driver-trainer. Any assignments missed while the student is driving are the responsibility of the student and not the teacher. 

 

EDSBY – STUDENT AND PARENT PORTAL

Edsby is an internet-based program whereby parents and students can access to student attendance, demographics and progress reports from any computer, anywhere, anytime.  Parents and students are strongly encouraged to review their information regularly. New to LHS families will receive an Edsby invitation via email at the beginning of October. Students will receive log in instructions at the beginning of the school year.

 

Parents are encouraged to set up your account, log in on a regular basis and follow your students progress and attendance.

Attendance reporting for Parents:

 

 

EVACUATION, FIRE and TORNADO DRILLS

Teachers will give you specific directions during emergency events. It is VERY important that you follow these instructions quickly and quietly to best ensure your safety and the safety of others.

 

Fire Procedures:

 

Evacuation and fire drills are held periodically throughout the year.  When the alarm is heard, students under the direction of the classroom teacher follow the school safety plan.  The school is constructed in such a way that students are safe for a reasonable amount of time.  Therefore, the office will advise classes of the location of the fire and the subsequent procedures students should follow.  In cases where smoke is visible, we ask students to leave the school through the nearest exit.

 

• If there is a teacher in the room, await instructions.
• If there is no teacher in the room, the student nearest the door checks to see if all is clear, and directs the class to its fire exit or fire-free exit.
• Walk quietly out of the building to the football field.
• When outside, do not disburse, but congregate by classroom in the designated area and wait for attendance to be taken by your teacher.

 

Violent Weather Procedures (includes Tornado):

 

• Stand
• Await instructions from the Intercom.
• Walk quietly to your designated INSIDE Safety Zone as noted in the announcement.
• Wait quietly for attendance to be taken.
• Remain in the Safety Zone for further instruction.

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

 

The school recognizes the importance of strong extra-curricular programs.  It is our belief that school programs should develop academic, aesthetic, athletic, leadership, social, and emotional skills in students.  All students are encouraged to participate in some aspects of the school’s clubs, teams, committees, and interest groups.  We believe this is an excellent way for students to develop personal interests, skills, self-confidence, self-esteem, and lifelong friendships.  We have the following extracurricular opportunities in place at Lumsden High School.

 

Student Pay to Play or Pay to Participate fees: This payment will be used together with additional SRC fundraising funds to support any extra-curricular activities and/or teams of LHS. The PTP fees help to cover costs of bussing, props, materials, refs, outside coaches/advisors and/or travel costs associated with each activity. These fees will be payable to Lumsden High School SRC and need to be paid prior to the event beginning.

 

Competitive Athletics		Leadership	Arts/Aesthetics	Leisure
Badminton	Flag Football	Graduation Committee	Drama	Art Club
Basketball	Golf	Student Representative Council	One Act Plays	Games Club
Cross-Country	Track & Field		Yearbook	Robot Club
Curling	Unified Sports
Football

GRADUATION INFORMATION

By mid-semester two of Grade 12, students must still have the potential to meet Saskatchewan Ministry of Education requirements by the end of semester two.

 

After-Grad Activities

After-Grad activities are not sanctioned by Lumsden High School and/or Prairie Valley School Division. Parent coordinators may receive limited assistance from the school office (i.e. announcements/distribution of materials) in coordinating their out-of-school organizational meetings and activities. Please contact school administration for more information.   

 

Please see the Graduation Awards Guide available in May.

 

LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY

 

If a student has an overdue assignment the process is outlined below.

• The student is required to communicate with the teacher in advance if they require extra time, and the teacher will determine if the time and additional support is warranted. Communication between the student and teacher is critical to support the authentic learning of those outcomes.  
• If a major assignment is incomplete, the student will have three calendar days from the missed due date to hand in before parents are notified via EDSBY/email. Students are expected to hand in late work as soon as possible.

In each semester we will hold ourselves to two submissions cut off dates. In Semester 1: October 9 and November 20. In Semester 2: March 19 and May 14.  As these cut off dates pass, any outstanding work due before those dates will be ineligible for marks and zeros in Edsby will stand. Teachers may show some leniency for students experiencing extenuating circumstances or may waive these dates if an assignment is given very close to a deadline. 

Teachers will determine the cutoff date before final exams and communicate this in their syllabus.  If a student has failed a course and the teacher calls them in for credit recovery, they may consider assignments that were missed throughout the semester.    

 

LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER     

• The library is a place for studying, research, and reading.  Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not disturb other people in the library.
• Students will be charged for lost or damaged library materials.
• Library computers are to be used for school-related purposes.
• The computers are part of the school equipment and therefore should be used only for school-appropriate reasons. Students who break these rules may have their computer access restricted.
• Printing material from the Internet can be very expensive.  Students are encouraged to “copy, cut and paste” into a Word document to reduce the number of pages to be printed.  If a student is not sure how long a document is or does not know how to “copy, cut and paste,” they should ask a library staff member.
• No food or drink is allowed in the library or near any computer.

 

LOCKS & LOCKERS

Students in Grade 9-12 will be issued a locker on the first day of school.  Lockers are optional for Grade 11 & 12 students. Students are expected to use their locker on a daily basis. Lockers should be kept clean, and we would ask that students clean out all food and clothing from them during Christmas, February and Easter Breaks. Students MUST always use a LHS lock on their lockers, and locker combinations should not be shared with other students. Replacement locks can be purchased at the office for a lost lock.

 

LOST & FOUND

Lost and Found items are placed in the bucket at the front of the school, smaller items are kept in the office. Throughout the school year the lost and found are placed on a table for students to claim. Unclaimed items are donated to a charity of choice if unclaimed.

 

LUNCH TUTORIAL - HOMEWORK ROOM

Completion of homework and classroom assignments is required for academic success.  For various reasons, a student may come to class with his/her work incomplete and all supplies needed.  Teachers will issue this student a referral.  The student will then spend his/her lunch hour eating as well as working on classroom assignments.  A teacher will supervise to support students academically.  Referrals may be issued for the following reasons: 

• As a way for a teacher to give extra individual attention to a student in a particular subject area
• As a way to give a student time to complete assignments or homework
• As a place to write a missed test 

 

If a student disregards his/her referral and "skips" without talking to the classroom teacher, he/she will be referred to the office where appropriate discussion and action will take place.

NOON HOUR POLICY

All students are responsible for themselves during this time.  All students staying during the noon hour are expected to follow all school rules.  Noon hour leave privileges may be revoked by the school administration.

PARENT and COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS

Lumsden High School and Prairie Valley School Division recognize that volunteers serve to enrich the curricular and extra-curricular programming in schools. Volunteers may be:

• Resource Volunteers – persons who have an area of expertise and/or experience and who are involved on a short-term basis to enhance the educational program.
• Support Service Volunteers – persons who directly or indirectly assist school staff and students by providing non-educational services: supervising field trips, driving, coaching, chaperones, etc.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) is required, and an Authorization to Transport Students in a Private Vehicle form must be completed and approved by Administration prior to transporting students. The CRC is valid for five years and the Transport Students in a Private Vehicle form must be completed each school year.

 

PARKING

Parking at LHS is a permit system and a privilege. Parking passes must be visible in the vehicle and can be revoked at any time at the discretion of the administration.  Our student parking lot will be accommodate approximately 75 vehicles on any given day. Students will have to complete a parking application and submit it to the office for approval with payment. Applications will be available at the office the second week of school. 

 

PERMISSION CLICK/FORMS

Parking at LHS is a permit system and a privilege. Parking passes must be visible in the vehicle and can be revoked at any time at the discretion of the administration.  Our student parking lot may accommodate approximately 125 vehicles on any given day. Students will have to complete a parking application and submit it to the office for approval with payment ($5.00 per year). Applications will be available in the first week of school. 

 

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Personal electronic devices include but are not limited to cell phones, air/ear pods, smartphones, tablets, computers, smart watches and gaming systems.  Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 shall not use personal electronic devices or ear pods during instructional time.  Teachers of students in Grade 9-12 who identify a specific instructional purpose for students to use personal electronic devices in their classroom may request permission from the principal.  Personal electronic devices must be turned off or put on silent and stored with the classroom teacher during instructional time.  If students use their personal electronic devices when they have not been given permission, the phone will be taken to the office for the remainder of the day including lunch and breaks.  An ODR will be completed by the staff member, and parents will be informed.  If a second violation occurs, the phone will be given back at the end of the day but will need to be turned into the office for the entire next day.  If there is a subsequent problem, students will be suspended. 

SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Parents are encouraged to participate with the school.  If you are interested in volunteering, please email [email protected].   The School Community Council welcomes parents to attend meetings, become involved and support school programs and special events.

 

SCHOOL MESSENGER/PARENT COMMUNICATIONS

LHS uses School Messenger as a form of communication (call/email) between home and school. School Messenger is an automated calling system that will inform you of Bus cancellations, events within the school and important messages or events within PVSD. In most cases the messages are for your information only. 

 

The School Website is another form of communication for families. EDSBY access, school announcements and information, bell schedules, teacher contact information and calendar events are posted to the website.

 

SMOKING, VAPING AND TOBACCO USE

We will enforce a “zero-tolerance” policy regarding smoking/vaping/chewing in non-designated areas.  “Zero-tolerance” refers to smokers and those students associated with smoking, vaping and/or chew.  The only designated area is beside the tree in front of the school.  Please note that the school parking lot is on the school property. 

 

First infraction - 1 day suspension. 

Second infraction – 3 day suspension.

Third infraction – 5 day suspension.  Students are not allowed to return until they schedule and complete a student/parent/administrator/superintendent meeting.

 

*These infractions are cumulative for a student's 4 years at LHS.  They do not restart each year.

 

STUDY PERIODS

Only students in Grades 11 or 12 are allowed to have study periods, unless special arrangements have been made with Administration for a reduced load. Full-time students in Grade 11 must take 9 classes, and students in Grade 12 must take 8 classes per school year.  Spare privileges may be revoked by the school administration. Students on spare are allowed to work in the library, the DEN, or they may leave the building.

 

 

 

STUDENT FEES

FEES
*Curricular Class Excursions/Trips/Clothing	at cost
Yearbook Fee (Optional Fee – to be paid in Oct in Semester 1)	$55
Graduation Fee(s)	at cost
School Clothing – link available on the school website	at cost
Replacement Locks	$13
Lost, missing or damages to books/textbooks	at cost
PAA – Shop (Project fees can range from $60-$130)	at cost
Commercial Cooking (Consumables)	$50
Outdoor Education	approx. $325
Emergency Services & Outdoor Ed (First Aid)	approx. $65

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR FEES - Pay to Participate Each Extra-Curricular activity is funded by a combination of Pay to Participate fees, school budget and school fundraising
Basketball	$200
Football Fee                 [$125 Player registration, $125 team travel, $50 Extra-Curricular fee, $35 team photos] *Additional Supply gear/equipment – at cost	$335
Golf [Green fees/travel]	at cost
Track & Field	$10
Volleyball	$150
Extra-Curricular Excursions [accommodation, food, travel]	at cost
Team Clothing (optional)	at cost
Subject to change

 

SUPPLIES

·         3-Ring Zippered Binder(s) ·         Binder Dividers (2 sets) ·         Loose-leaf Paper o    lined, 500+ sheets o    Quad 4 - 1" Graph ·         30 cm Ruler (1) ·         Geometry Set (must include wide protractor) ·         Eraser (2) ·         Glue Stick (2)

·         Post it notes (1) ·         Pens (15+) ·         Pencils (15+) ·         Pencil Crayons ·         Highlighters (2) ·         Fine Line Sharpie (1) ·         Black Marker (1) ·         Coloured Marker set (1) ·         Correction Tape/Fluid (2) ·         Headphones with USB end

§  Scientific Calculator (1) ü  Recommended: Texas Instruments T1-30XIIS, Sharp DAL EL531, DAL EL546X or Casio FX-300ES Plus v  Not Recommended: Texas Instruments T130XS, T1-36X Pro or Sharp EL-W535 XG, EL-W535X

 

TEXTBOOKS

At the beginning of each semester, each student will be assigned appropriate textbooks.  Each student's texts will be scanned into the textbook database. At the end of the semester, when the texts are returned, they will be rescanned and removed from the student's list.  Students are expected to treat their textbooks with care and respect.  Fines will be charged for lost or damaged textbooks.  Students are responsible for the books assigned to them.

 

TRANSPORTATION IN PRIVATE VEHICLES

The school believes that student safety should be a primary consideration in student travel. The school division strongly favors the practice of using buses to transport students. However, the school division recognizes that there will be times when it is impractical or inefficient to use school buses. In such cases, it is permissible to use private vehicles.

The guidelines shall guide decision making around the use of private vehicles:

 

1. Students cannot transport students, other than their siblings, to or from co-curricular or extra-curricular events. Students must complete the appropriate permission form to transport themselves one day prior to the event.
2. Community drivers must complete APF-8200.1: Authorization to Transport Students in a Private Vehicle. This form must be approved annually, and a copy is to be filed at the school office prior to the event.
3. There are functioning seatbelts for each person transported in the vehicle and that all persons riding in the vehicle comply with the law and use seatbelts.

 

WEATHER

The Director of Education or designate, in consultation with the Supervisor of Transportation shall cancel some/all bus routes and or close the school(s) when the weather dictates as per school division policies and procedures. It is important to note that bus cancellation does not mean that schools have been closed. Stay tuned to the radio and websites for the most up to date notifications!

 

Buses may be cancelled in certain areas or the entire division pending consideration of the following factors:

 

• wind chill, visibility (storm/blizzard conditions)
• road conditions, time of year (amount of daylight)
• hours, forecast for the day, input from drivers.

 

The decision to cancel buses will be made by 6:30AM by PVSD and will be announced on local radio stations. Bus cancellation does not mean school classes are cancelled. School buses will never run early for the afternoon run. They will operate at normal times or not at all. The closure of school in the event of weather would be communicated via radio and websites as soon as such a decision has been made. Please note that the closure of school in its entirety due to weather conditions is a very rare occurrence. Parents are reminded that if your student will be absent, please enter your absence on Edsby.

 

WEIGHT ROOM PRIVILEGES

Students of Lumsden High School have access to the Weight Room for working out during school hours. Students are asked to respect the equipment and keep this space clear of litter. There is no food allowed in this area and music must be school appropriate. Students not obeying these directives may lose their privileges. Students must be supervised by a staff member when using the weight room.