HSC College Handbook - 2016/2017 - FREQUENTLY USED NUMBERS
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HSC College Handbook - 2016/2017 - FREQUENTLY USED NUMBERS MAIN SWITCHBOARD FINANCIAL DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 905-389-1367 Business Office, ext. 188 AND ADMISSIONS Mr. Scott Barton, ext. 137 ACADEMIC TRANSPORTATION Tutor (Senior School), Form/Classroom Transportation Supervisor, ext. 156 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Teacher (Montessori, Junior & Middle A.M. Dispatcher, ext. 190 Mr. Chris Kwiecien, ext. 133 School), Heads of School (Montessori, P.M. Dispatcher, ext. 170 Junior & Middle School), Academic PRINCIPAL, MONTESSORI SCHOOL Director CAMPUS STORE Ms. Danielle Hourigan, ext. 138 Campus Store Agent, ext. 112 DISCIPLINE PRINCIPAL, JUNIOR SCHOOL Vice-Principals, Principals ALUMNI OFFICE Mrs. Shailau Spivak, ext. 172 Alumni Manager, ext. 102 MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS* PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL Montessori School Matron, ext. 139 PARENTS’ GUILD Mr. Martin Ward-Doran, ext. 146 Junior School Assistant, ext. 168 Parents’ Guild Office, ext. 150 Middle School Assistant, ext. 132 PRINCIPAL, SENIOR SCHOOL Senior School Assistant, ext. 196 HSC WEBSITE Mr. Rick Kunc, ext. 167 www.hsc.on.ca APPOINTMENTS WITH FACULTY DIRECTORS Montessori School Assistant, ext. 168 LEADERSHIP TEAM DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Junior School Assistant, ext. 168 HEAD OF COLLEGE Mr. Paul Masotti, ext. 179 Middle School Assistant, ext. 132 Mr. Marc Ayotte, ext. 182 Senior School Assistant, ext. 196 DIRECTOR OF ARTS DEPUTY HEAD OF COLLEGE Mr. Allan Gaumond, ext. 141 ADMISSIONS Mr. Bob Neibert, ext. 167 Director of Admissions, ext. 137 DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS Admissions Officer, ext. 160 DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Ms. Linda Kemp, ext. 180 AND COMMUNICATIONS ADVANCEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Zahra Valani, ext. 162 DIRECTOR OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION Director, Advancement & Communications, Mr. Jeff Burrows, ext. 195 ext. 162 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Office Assistant, ext. 161 Mr. Darcy Wallace, ext. 103 SENIOR MISTRESS Communications Manager, ext. 165 Mrs. Sylvia Griffin, ext. 147 2 THE HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE HANDBOOK Our College community provides an environment where each student can develop intellectually, socially, morally and physically. As in all communities, certain guidelines are necessary to ensure that the College operates effectively. Communication between the College and your home is important to us all. This handbook is intended as a guide to parents and students, and includes a wide range of general information and College policies. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are familiar with all of the information contained within, including rules and regulations. The myHSC website, accessible at www.hsc.on.ca, is an excellent source of information about College life. Please don’t hesitate to contact the College’s Main Office should you require more information. Learn with Joy. Live with Purpose. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION, GUIDING PRINCIPALS & IDEALS 5 COLLEGE LIFE 73 History of the College 7 Code of conduct 74 Coat of Arms 9 Academic Honesty 75 Academic Life 11 Bullying 76 Substance Use and Abuse Policy 78 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 12 Theft 79 Daily Routines 14 Withdrawal of College Services 79 Field Trips 18 Attendance 79 E-Week (Long-Term Excursions) 19 Homeroom/Home Form 21 COMMUNITY 83 Homework 22 Governance 84 Information Technology Service 24 Office of College Advancement 85 Learning Commons 26 Alumni 86 Textbooks, Workbooks & Student Planners 28 Parents’ Guild 87 Reporting Progress to Parents 29 Evaluation 31 GENERAL INFO 88 Student Resources 32 Closing Ceremonies 89 Stepping Up 34 Communications and Publications 90 STUDENT LIFE 35 GENERAL INFORMATION 91 Uniform 36 Health and Safety 93 Student Activities 41 Security and Access 96 Student Activities 42 Transportation 97 Co-Curricular Program 46 Traffic and Parking 99 Arts 47 Athletics 50 APPENDICES 100 Community Service Projects 54 Respect at the College 101 Outdoor Education at HSC 55 Definitions 101 Co-Curricular Activities 60 Privacy Statement 107 Middle School Arts 64 Voicemail and E-mail 107 Middle School Athletics 65 Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation 108 Middle School Enrichment 67 Senior School Arts 69 Senior School Athletics 70 4 MISSION, GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND IDEALS Mission Our core mission is to develop joyful, engaged students who are prepared to live with purpose. The best learning happens when students are happy to come to school, are encouraged, have opportunities to follow their passions, and can participate in deep learning experiences that truly challenge them. Joyful, engaged students develop strong relationships with their peers and with the many caring adults who spark and support their learning both inside the classroom and beyond. Their journey at HSC enables them to live with purpose—to understand their world, to inspire, lead and act, and to make a difference in their own unique, important and special ways. Guiding Principals WE LEARN • with an understanding of ourselves as learners • with each other, and from each other • with a blend of challenge and support • with an expectation, and the encouragement needed, to lead • with excellence honoured and demonstrated • through creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit • to think critically • with resiliency in mind and body • an awareness of, and engagement in, global, cultural, economic, social and environmental issues WE LIVE We live by these important ideals: • Integrity • Respect • Community • Determination • Individuality 5 Ideals COMMUNITY INTEGRITY • we build friendships through inclusivity and the celebration of • we are honest not only with our peers and colleagues, but individual differences with ourselves • we foster positive relationships at HSC and beyond our gates • we stand up for what we believe in • we take responsibility for our actions DETERMINATION • we are true to our word • we are committed and optimistic • we allow actions to speak louder than words • we encourage individuals to strive for their own excellence • we persevere when faced with adversity RESPECT • we learn from our missteps • we understand the importance of being humble • we think beyond ourselves through empathy and kindness INDIVIDUALITY • we are courteous and compassionate • we inspire individuals to express and pursue their own • we find a sense of worth and value in others and ourselves unique passions • we are creative • we are confident in who we are and who we will become 6 HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE HIGHFIELD SCHOOL FOR BOYS (1901) STRATHALLAN SCHOOL (1923) The late John H. Collinson, with the support of Lord and Lady Meanwhile, Strathallan School was founded in 1923 by Miss Aberdeen, founded Highfield School for Boys in 1901. The Chairman Janet Virtue and Miss Eileen Fitzgerald, with Colonel the Honourable of the Board for 19 years was the late Colonel the Honourable Sir Mr. Justice Colin Gibson as Chairman. In 1948 the two founders John S. Hendrie, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. of Strathallan School retired, and the newly formed Board of Directors decided to continue instruction as far as Grade 13. The HILLCREST SCHOOL (1920) school evolved over the ensuing years to recognize the changing roles Fire destroyed Hillfield School in 1918. It was reestablished as of women in society, and under the strong leadership of Miss Hilda Hillcrest School in 1920 by the late Reverend C.A. Heaven, the former Pierce, the school continued to flourish through to the early 1960s. Vice-Principal at Highfield. HILLFIELD COLLEGE (1959) HILLFIELD SCHOOL (1929) In 1950 Lieutenant Colonel John P. Page was appointed Headmaster, Hillcrest rapidly outgrew its facilities, and after a decade of and less than a decade later in 1959, the name of the boys’ school reorganization, the families supporting Highfield and Hillcrest was changed to Hillfield College. Hillfield School had survived the combined under the generosity of Sir John Gibson to establish Great Depression and WWII, and Colonel Page moved the school Hillfield School. The Governors acquired new premises on Main Street from preparatory to full College, and reintroduced the Cadet West on land donated by the Gibson family, and in 1929 opened program in Grade 13. Under his leadership, both Vincent Massey and Hillfield School under the headmastership of Mr. Arthur F. Killip, General Harry Crerar became Patrons of the College. formerly of Upper Canada College. 7 STRATHALLAN COLLEGE (1961) In 1961, Strathallan School changed its name to Strathallan College, and the decision to amalgamate with Hillfield College was agreed upon. HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE (1962) In 1962, the two schools, Hillfield College and Strathallan College, amalgamated under one Board of Governors. They acquired a 50 acre campus from the Ontario Government and erected the present buildings on Fennell Avenue West on Hamilton Mountain. While the Boards were amalgamated, the schools remained coordinated but separate Colleges. In 1969, under the leadership of Mr. M.B. Wansbrough, Headmaster, the College was integrated into a single co- educational academic institution. The 15 acres of land located to the South of HSC’s current site was acquired in 1995 in conjunction with Mohawk College. In 1999, an addition to the Campus created the current Montessori School, the enlarged Virtue-Fitzgerald Centre for the Arts and new music facilities. In recognition of the College’s broad contribution to Canada HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE IN ITS 2ND CENTURY over more than a century, HSC was granted Armorial Bearings In 2001, HSC celebrated its Centenary year, with fundraising by Rideau Hall in 2005. The official Coat of Arms and new HSC initiatives and plans that eventually