Course Selection Guide Handsworth Secondary Chapter 1 Handsworth Secondary
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
Course Selection Guide Handsworth Secondary Chapter 1 Handsworth Secondary The Handsworth community develops empowered, innovative and compassionate learners who serve and lead with curiosity and integrity. In partnership with parents and the community, Handsworth's mission is to maximize the potential of all students' human endeavours intellectual, cultural, social, aesthetic, creative, and physical. We encourage students to understand the relevance of their education within a larger social and global context. We believe in developing self-esteem, emotional well-being, a respect for others, a desire for life-long learning, and a strong career awareness in a climate that promotes responsible learning Section 1 About this Guide WELCOME! It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Handsworth Secondary School for the 2018-2019 school year. It is our wish that your year will be memorable and productive. A timetable in harmony with the latest in educational programs will afford students at Handsworth with many unique opportunities for learning. In the past, the students of Handsworth have established a distinguished record of excellence in Academics, Fine Arts, Applied Skills, Athletics and Service. We invite you to continue that tradition and become active participants in a vibrant school community. This introductory handbook for students and parents has been prepared to assist you in several ways: in becoming familiar with school policies, events and personnel; in developing a framework for scheduling time; tracking assignments; recording test results, and school activities; and in providing valuable guidelines and information that is most often used by students. Students and parents are invited to provide input into directions at Handsworth through several student leadership councils and the Parent Advisory Council. Handsworth is a school marked by outstanding performances by staff and students. This can be best accomplished when students are on time, attend on a regular basis, put forth their best effort, and are positive and productive citizens. All students can be a part of that winning tradition, as we create the future together. Once again, we extend to you a warm and friendly welcome as we look forward to working with you. Handsworth Administration and Staff 2 Section 2 Contact Information Handsworth Secondary School School Contact Responsibility Email 1044 Edgewood Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 1Y7 Tel: 604-903-3600 Fax: 604-903-3601 Principal: Mrs Rupi Samra- Grade 9 [email protected] Website: Gynane http://www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth/Pages/default.aspx Vice-Principal: Mr. Mark Grade 10&12 [email protected] Barrett (2018-2019) Vice-Principal: Mr. Justin Grade 8&11 [email protected] Wong (2018-2019) Administrative Assistant: [email protected] Mrs. Trace Bell Counsellor: Mrs. Stacey Grade 8 (2018-2019) [email protected] Schwegler Counsellor: Mr. Dave Craik Grade 9 (2018-2019) [email protected] Grade 10 Counsellor: Mrs. Dana Millar [email protected] (2018-2019) Grade Counsellor: Mr. Don Carlson [email protected] 11(2018-2019) Counsellor: Mr. David Grade 12 [email protected] Lavallee (2018-2019) Counsellor: Mrs. Sarekha Choices Program [email protected] Jagpal 3 Section 3 General School Information KEEPING UP TO DATE There are a number of ways for parents to stay up to day on events and news about Handsworth. Visit our school website: www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth/pages/default/aspx Follow us on: Twitter: @handsworthHSS Instagram: handsworthhss Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiUaNlr2b79bPX Nr5z1Y2Q?disable_polymer=true 4 responsive learning and teaching environment available to individuals and groups to use for multiple, often simultaneous, purposes. It supports literacy, numeracy, competency development and student learning outcomes through access to and instruction in the effective use of print and General School Information digital resources. School Hours Student Services Classes are in session from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm. The building is open The school counsellors provide a wide range of services to students. These from 7:30 am to 6:00 p.m. Because the school is closed at 6:00 pm, services include course planning, career education, post-secondary students must take homework, equipment and clothing with them before information, interest inventories, scholarship and bursary information, new that time. Students participating in extra-curricular activities after 6:00 pm student orientation, and counselling support contacts for individuals and can access the building only through the doors assigned by the sponsoring families. Although each counsellor is assigned specific grade teacher. Custodians do not let students into the school after hours. responsibilities, students may seek assistance from any counsellor. Suggested School Supplies • 2 - three ring binders (for Day 1 & Day 2 classes) Lunch • loose-leaf paper for binders • dividers for binders Handsworth's lunch hour is 12:40 to 1:40 pm. The school cafeteria (open • pens, pencils, eraser, highlighters, & a pencil case from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm) provides a wide range of freshly prepared meals • for French Immersion students: a French language & French-English and snacks which include wraps, sandwiches, pastas, salads, fresh fruit, and dictionary beverages. Students are welcome to eat and socialize in the cafeteria and are expected to assist in keeping the cafeteria clean. A hot lunch program is also offered 3 times a week through the Handsworth Hot Lunch Program Learning Commons The School Learning Commons is an extension of the classroom and as such it is an integral part of Handsworth's educational program. The goal of School Nurse and Medical Records the learning commons is to enable all students to be engaged thinkers and A community health nurse is assigned to the school on a part-time basis. ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit. The concept of a learning The school nurse assists with immunizations and health counseling for commons is a shift in thinking from a library as a physical space that is a students. It is very important that parents provide the school with complete repository of books, to an inclusive, flexible, learner-centred, physical and up to date medical information. and/or virtual space for collaboration, inquiry, imagination and play to expand and deepen learning. A learning commons is an agile and 5 Student Attendance Punctuality and regular attendance are emphasized at Handsworth. Attendance is recorded by teachers in all classes. In the case of excused student absences, (illness or medical appointments), parents are required to inform the school by phoning the main office at 604-903-3600 and leaving a message or by sending a written note to the office. It is the student's responsibility to catch up with work missed during absences. Our automated attendance service informs parents of any unexcused absences. Extended Absences If a student is unavoidably absent from school for medical reasons or because of serious family problems, parents are requested to contact the main office and the Grade 8 counsellor. The office or counsellors will ensure teachers are informed so that appropriate arrangements can be made for the student to make up missed work. If a student will be away for a planned extended absence it is still necessary to complete an extended absence form so that teachers are informed. Extended absence forms are available in the main office and are to be returned to the office after parents have signed the form. The responsibility for the decision to take a student out of school, and the resulting consequences, must rest with the student and the parent. School Announcements P.A. notices are read every morning, and brief announcements may be made at the end of each day. Morning announcements are also posted on the school webpage. In addition, video monitors located in the Gallery provide student messages. We do not interrupt classes during the day for PA announcements. If your child needs to receive an important message during the day, please call the office. Lockers Students are assigned a locker and lock for the year. For safe keeping of their school materials, students should not share lockers and lock combinations with other students. Students are required to use the locker/lock assigned to them. Lockers are also available in the change rooms during PE classes. Students may buy a PE lock or bring a lock from home; this lock must be re- moved at the end of each PE class. Students are urged not to bring valuables such as jewelry, large amounts of cash, cell phones and other technology to school. School Fees 6 Students are asked to pay a $40.00 student activity fee which includes an allowed to make up the missed work as long as the teacher permission agenda book and a student identification card. The Handsworth yearbook is form has been signed by all the student's teachers. sold in advance to interested students. A number of elective courses have supplementary fees to offset the cost of specialized consumable materials. Lost and Found Students are issued textbooks at no charge but are responsible for returning Any questions you have should be directed to the office staff. Anything the books in good condition. Assessments will be made at the end of the found should be put in the lost and found boxes. Students are warned not year for lost or damaged textbooks and other missing school items. to bring large sums of money or valuables to school. During P.E. class, Supplementary fees are approved on a yearly basis by the School Board. items such as watches and jewelry should be locked in your locker and not left in pockets and purses in the change room. Students are responsible for the care and safety of all their personal belongings. The school cannot Report Cards accept responsibility for lost or stolen articles. Handsworth issues formal electronic report cards in December, March, and June each year through the parent portal.