HARRY AINLAY HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2006-2007 HOME OF THE TITANS . .where character counts! 4350 - 111 Street NW, , , T6J 1E8 Phone: 413-2700 Fax: 438-1465 Website: www.ainlay.ca

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Principal’s Message Welcome to the 2006-2007 school year at Harry Ainlay High School, the home of the Titans. Hopefully, during this past summer you have had the opportunity to rest and re-energize for what promises to be an outstanding school year. At Harry Ainlay there has been a long, outstanding commitment to excellence in many diverse areas. It is essential that as you enter this year, you set goals that extend your abilities. When we reflect upon this year, all of us should be able to say we shared the responsibility for teaching and learning equally and that we have respected each other’s strengths and differences. At Harry Ainlay we have a focus on character education. It is essential that each and every one of us uses the virtues of Respect, Responsibility, Forgiveness, Honesty, Fairness and Integrity to guide us in our decisions both in and out of school. If we do so, we can be assured that our school will be a community where all will feel safe, valued and appreciated. It is important that visitors to our school and the public who view us see that being a Titan means viewing people of character and commitment. As students you have the responsibility to make the most of all the opportunities that are available to you. Attend all classes, be on time and keep up with your assignments. We are a learning community and whether it be staff or fellow students, all of us are here to assist you in the job of learning. As members of the Titan team we challenge you to demonstrate positive leadership, have pride in your school and your work, to care for each other and to take personal ownership for the school environment. Our focus at Harry Ainlay High School is on ensuring that all students successfully complete their courses and are poised to gain their Alberta High School Diploma. It is essential that students strive to ensure that all doors are open to them and that together we work to ensure that a world of opportunity awaits each and every one of our students. To achieve this, we will continually strive to seek ways to improve our teaching and learning, to the benefit of all of us. I am looking forward to serving you as the principal of Harry Ainlay and look forward to a fantastic year. On behalf of the staff, I wish each and every one of you a successful and enjoyable year at Harry Ainlay High School.

Mr. M. Liguori Principal Page 3

Harry Ainlay High School Contact List

Principal Contact Person Mr. M. Liguori...... Mrs. M. Pepper Assistant Principals Mr. G. Olsen (A-F) ...... Mrs. C. Mulder Mr. B. Radmanovich (G-L)...... Mrs. V. Geronimo Mr. D. Allingham (M-R)...... Mrs. S. Bates Mrs. C. Peters (S-Z)...... Mrs. C. Green

Department Heads English ...... Mr. B. McKeown International Languages...... Mrs. Ito-Fedrau Mathematics...... Mrs. M. Stoten Physical Education ...... Ms. K. Marsh Athletics...... Mr. G. Hoyt Science...... Mr. D. Poon Social Studies...... Mr. B. McKeown Student Activities...... Ms. J. Boyle Student Services...... Mr. E. Burnett Fine Arts ...... Mr. R. Townend Career & Technology Studies ...... Mr. P. McNair Curriculum Coordinators International Baccalaureate...... Ms. D. Fischer Student Leadership...... Mr. G. Heidt

Support Staff Business Manager ...... Mr. N. Schmidt Head Custodian...... Mr. T. Doherty Resource Personnel Community Resource Officer ...... Special Needs Coordinator...... Mr. D. Bateman Student Services...... Mr. E. Burnett Mrs. A. Melnychuk Mr. P. Powell

Teacher-Librarian ...... Mr. R. Poole Work Experience ...... Ms. E. Marko

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A Note to Parents

This booklet is designed as an information resource for students and parents. The calendar of events serves as a reminder and planning guide to help you participate in our various activities.

We encourage communication between the school and the home. If you wish to confer with the staff, please call the school at 413-2700 to arrange for an interview or leave a message on the teacher’s voice mail. Parents who wish to meet with assistant principals and counselors are asked to make appointments through the administrative assistants.

School Name

The Board of Trustees bestowed the name of the school on November 25, 1966, to publicly recognize an individual who had contributed much to education and politics in Edmonton. Whether it was carpentry or realty, teaching a few or leading the many, Harry Dean Ainlay, was a multi- talented big city man who never forgot his small town roots. Born in Brussels, Ontario, he moved west in the early part of the century to help his father in High River, Alberta.

He acquired his permanent teaching certificate and served successful tenures as assistant principal and principal at Queen Alexandra, Garneau and Strathcona high schools respectively. Politics were strong in his blood, and after being an alderman for several years Mr. Ainlay was elected mayor of Edmonton in 1945. He quickly became a favorite with the masses because of his down-to-earth manner and his impressive speaking ability.

While the accomplishments of Harry Dean Ainlay are not specifically taught in the school’s curriculum, his presence is still very tangible in any class discussion about the development of the city of Edmonton. A legacy he left to the school is a $500 scholarship, which is awarded annually to a top-flight student who is headed into the field of education.

“Harry Ainlay had the common touch and inspired everyone around him to achieve excellence. He was a unique man of character and vision.” Joey Payeur, Journalist (01-21-2000) Page 5

School Philosophy and Vision

At Harry Ainlay our fundamental purpose is to achieve optimal learning for all students in their pursuit of ‘excellence in all things’ within a vibrant, diverse learning community. Our vision is to continue to grow as a community of learners where collaboration enables purposeful learning and nurtures individuals in a climate of safety and mutual respect. We provide a balanced curriculum, which promotes the development of the whole student. Individualized programs of study stimulate learning and prepare students to be global citizens of good character. The school is committed to providing resources for the professional development of collaborative teams to develop clear and common learner expectations, standardize assessment tools, and utilize more effective learning strategies in meeting the diversity of learner requirements. We encourage the full participation of all educational partners by providing authentic learning experiences in curricular and co-curricular activities.

Instructional Focus

The Instructional Focus of Harry Ainlay High School is to provide a balanced curriculum and individualized programs of study to ensure that all students achieve a high school diploma within three years. We also promote the development of the whole student and stimulate learning by preparing students to be global citizens of good character The success of our Instructional Focus will be measured by: -interim internal data such as student progress reports and attendance data -external data such as diploma examinations, district data and district survey results. Continual, ongoing evaluation of our results and reflective practices in collaborative teams will allow for modification of strategies and approaches in the implementation of our focus.

The Essence of Learning

The essence of learning is that students develop a partnership with teachers, fellow students, parents and community which enhances both the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes and their effective use for character development and citizenship. Students take responsibility for their education by participating fully and learning to the best of their abilities. Page 6

• attend classes regularly and on time • complete all assignments on time • focus attention in class • obtain information about career choices Students co-operate with school policies. • aware of and follow district and school policies • accept the consequences of failure to follow them Students are responsible to keep their parents informed about their academic performance and school events. • keep their parents informed about their performance in courses • take home information on school field trips and functions • bring information from their parents to the school

Character Education

At Harry Ainlay, Character Counts! This initiative recognizes and brings to the forefront the virtues that develop and nurture kind, caring and responsible citizens. We focus on six virtues: respect, responsibility, honesty, forgiveness, fairness and integrity. Regularly we highlight one of these virtues through discussion, daily quotations, teachable moments and modeling acceptable behavior. We also make valuable connections with community members as part of the Character initiative. Character is “doing the right thing even when no one is looking.”

3 Year High School Entitlement

It is expected that students will complete their high school diploma within three years of their first enrollment at their local high school. Students requiring a fourth year of high school will be accommodated at Centre High School. All students who are younger than twenty years of age on September 1 will have access to senior high school programming without fees.

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Students’ Union “Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Welcome all to a new and exciting year here at the home of the Titans! I am confident that this year is going to be phenomenal for each and every student in this school.

It is an honour to have the opportunity to work with you and my fellow peers on the Students’ Union (SU) Executive. We are a team of hard- working students dedicated to creating events that appeal to a variety of people. Our biggest goal this year is to inspire you to become active in school events and be proud to be a Titan. I strongly encourage you to get involved as much as you can by participating in and organizing school events. The Students Activities’ Centre, room 511, is always open to you. If you have any suggestions or questions, do not hesitate to approach one of the members of the SU Executive because it is YOU who make the difference!

Harry Ainlay is one of the best high schools in , but it would not be so without its outstanding students and fabulous teachers! Ainlay provides many opportunities for us to grow during our three years whether in academics, athletics, fine arts, music, theatre or student leadership. It is this variety of opportunities that showcase the amazing array of talents Titans possess. As a member of the Titan family, I have no doubt that you will experience incredible achievements.

High school years fly by and before we know it, we will be on the eve of our graduation night. I encourage you to take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way. In Omnibus Excelsior (in all things excellence) is what we Titans are known for, and together, that is what we will continue to endeavor to make these high school years of our unforgettable! Remember, it is each and every one of you that can make a difference in our school, so be the change you want to see!

Purva Kapur President Page 8

STUDENTS' UNION EXECUTIVE President...... Purva Kapur VP Administration ...... Sahil Gupta

VP Athletics...... Thomas Zhou •Grade 12 Rep...... Jodie Worobec •Grade 11 Rep...... Heather Whyte •Grade 10 Rep...... To be selected in September

VP External...... Sabina Choi •Grade 12 Rep...... Andrew Rasmussen •Grade 11 Rep...... Roopa Somayaji •Grade 10 Rep...... To be selected in September

VP Internal...... Alyssa Gerling •Grade 12 Rep...... Natalie Chai •Grade 11 Rep...... Keith Baldoz •Grade 10 Rep...... To be selected in September

VP Public Relations ...... Shree Govindarajan •Grade 12 Rep...... Andrea Young •Grade 11 Rep...... Ronald Woo •Grade 10 Rep...... To be selected in September

VP Titan Life ...... Ben Chu •Grade 12 Rep...... Janice Chiang •Grade 11 Rep...... Carson Fong •Grade 10 Rep...... To be selected in September

Department Head, Student Activities...... Ms. J. Boyle Curriculum Coordinator, Student Leadership ...... Mr. G. Heidt

Students’ Union

General Description

The Students' Union sponsors clubs and events as well as coordinating the student activities program at Ainlay. It provides representative government for the general student body. The Students' Union is student leadership in action! Page 9

The Students' Union Executive consists of a President, Vice-Presidents, and grade representatives. The Class Executive Council consists of room representatives, club representatives, and interested Students' Union members. Each Vice-President chairs a Board made up of Grade Representatives and Students' Union members. These Boards really make things happen at Ainlay!

Everyone is invited to attend the Class Executive Council meetings. Room representatives are elected in every homeroom in September and February to maximize student involvement. Active participation allows many students the opportunity for direct involvement in the decision- making process. Policy is set by the Executive and recommendations are presented to Class Executive Council for approval.

In addition to handling monies from memberships, fund raising and acting as the liaison with the staff, the Students' Union sponsors all clubs, school teams, noon hour activities, pep rallies, intramurals, yearbook, school newspaper and many others. Your Students' Union is working for you. Get involved - it's worth it!

Student Activities

There are many activities for students to enjoy at Ainlay. As a member of the Students' Union, you are eligible to participate in all of them! Listen for announcements and choose to get involved in what interests you. If there is something new you want to do, then see the Students' Union Executive or General Council, and we will help you get started.

The most common regret from students is that they didn’t get involved sooner. Take advantage of all the opportunities listed on the next page!

• School Colors: Royal Blue, Black and White • School Teams: Titans • School Mascot: Bam Bam Page 10

Amnesty International Rowing Club Awards Board School Reach/Smart Ask Battle of the Bands Science Olympics Blood Donor Clinic Skills Canada Breaking Borders Speech and Debate Club Citadel Club Stage Bands Culture Fest S.A.D.D. Culinary Critics Club Symphonic Band Concert Band Theatre Sports Drama Club Titan Book Club Encounters with Canada Titan Cup Soccer External Affairs Board Titan Anime Network Games Club Titan Life Board Grad Council Titanic (Newspaper) Habitat for Humanity Titans Business Association History Movie Club Titans International Internal Affairs Board Touch of Class Jazz Choir Triathlon Jazz Combo Tri-Prov (Basketball) Knitting Club TVT (Volleyball) Link Crew Video Team Model United Nations Yearbook One Act Play Festival Web Design Team Public Relations Board

To start a new club you must get a form from the Student Activity Centre in Room 511 and: • obtain ten supporters' signatures (S.U. members) • identify a club advisor (teacher) • present the signatures and a constitution explaining the purpose and organization of the club to the Students’ Union Executive for approval. Get involved - join a club or start one!

Criteria for Academic Excellence Awards

Honors with Distinction and Honors awards will be given to students who meet the following requirements: 1. Awards are based on marks attained during the current school year only. Marks attained at Harry Ainlay High School between September 1 and June 30 will be accepted. Summer, Night School and Correspondence course marks will not be used. 2. The student will have no final mark less than 50% during the year. 3. Grade 10 and 11 awards will be based on a minimum of 30 Page 11

credits or (12 units) and Grade 12 awards will be based on a minimum of 25 credits (or 10 units) using marks for the third reporting period of the year. 4. Honors with distinction will be awarded to students with an averaged mark of 90.0% or higher. Honors will be awarded to students with an averaged mark of 80.0% to 89.9%. Honorable Mention will be awarded to students with an averaged mark of 75.0% to 79.9%. 5. Quarterly recognition will be awarded to students with Honors with Distinction, Honors and Honorable Mention. First and second quarter awards are based on at least 20 credits for Grade 10’s and at least 15 credits for 11 and 12’s. 6. Students may not use marks obtained on appeal exams towards the attainment of curricular awards. Note: No exceptions will be made to students whose mark is a fraction of a percentage short of any of the three levels.

Student Recognition – Ainlay Achieves Harry Ainlay recognizes and celebrates student achievement. • all students are recognized for doing well at their level of ability • students are recognized for outstanding contributions and achievement in academics, fine arts, applied subjects, co- curricular, and service. • Good News Gazette • Awards Program • District Awards Program • CTS Student of the Month • Excellence Recognitions • Perfect Attendance Awards • Improvement Awards • Titan Tributes

A comprehensive list of district awards can be accessed through the Edmonton Public School Board Website. www.epsb.ca Page 12

Alberta High School Diploma Requirements Minimum requirements for a high school diploma are as follows: • English 30-1 or 30-2 (15 credits in English) • Social Studies 30 or 33 (15 credits in Social Studies) • Pure Mathematics 20 or Applied Mathematics 20 or Mathematics 24 or Pure Math 10 or Applied Math 10 and any other 5 credit Math course (10 credits in Math) • Science 10 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20 or Science 20 or Science 24 and any other 5-credit science course (10 credits in Science) • Physical Education 10 (3 or 5 credits) • Career and Life Management [CALM] 20 (3 credits) • 10 credits from Career and Technology Studies [CTS] or Fine Arts or International languages • 10 credits in any 30-level courses (including locally developed) in addition to English 30-1 or 30-2 and Social Studies 30 or 33 • Unspecified Credits (22 – 24 credits) TOTAL must be in excess of 100 credits

For students to qualify for participation in the Commencement and Awards Ceremony in May, they must: • be students in good standing • complete high school diploma requirements • achieve 100 credits by the completion of summer school in 2006. Students who currently are not eligible to graduate must see their assistant principal to confirm a plan to meet graduation requirements by February 10, 2006. Documented registration for all students taking work experience or correspondence must be completed by February 3, 2006.

School Policies

A. Attendance Policy Our school attendance policy is based on the requirements of the Edmonton Public Schools Policy that states: • The Board recognizes that continuing regular attendance at school is a significant contributing factor to student learning. In the interests of student learning, regular attendance at school shall be required of all students throughout the school year. Page 13

• All school personnel are to co-operate with parents to help solve any attendance problems. • Parents are to be informed of all absences.

B. Statements of Responsibility 1. Attendance in all classes is primarily the responsibility of the student, and secondarily of the parents. 2. Students are responsible for all class work and assignments even if their absences are unavoidable or school generated. 3. Parents are responsible for informing school personnel of all absences, preferably at the beginning of the absence. 4. Teachers are responsible for accurate recording and reporting of attendance.

C. Implementation 1. Teachers will discuss attendance concerns with students and will make the initial contact with parents either by telephone or through written notification. 2. Teachers will advise assistant principals/counselors when they believe that intervention is necessary. 3. Assistant principals and counselors will work with students and parents to try to modify behavior and to improve attendance. Disciplinary action may follow. Assistant principals will advise both students and parents when the student’s lack of attendance threatens continued registration in the course. Further unexcused absences will be suitable grounds for withdrawal from the course.

D. Synervoice Computer Phone Out Each day during the early evening, the Harry Ainlay computerized phone system will phone parents regarding any absences for that day. Parents are always welcome to contact the school to confirm absences as well.

E. Attendance Reports All absences will appear on attendance printouts. School-generated absences will not jeopardize a student's placement in a class. Teachers decide when student absenteeism warrants recommending withdrawal from a course and will use discretion in considering extenuating circumstances. The administrators are the only school personnel authorized to withdraw a student from a course. Codes for attendance printouts are:

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ABS- The student has missed the class and the school has not been notified of the reason, CAB- confirmed absence (a parent has called in with a reason for the absence or the student has provided a note from a parent) FT- the student has been on a field trip or is involved in a school activity which has taken them out of class, NPH- administration-generated code indicating that the Synervoice system should not call the student’s home to report an absence, SUS- the student has been suspended from school, TDY- the student was late for class. F. Lates Students show responsibility by being on time for classes. This demonstrates respect to teachers and peers and helps promote an environment conducive to learning.

Student Absence During the School Year Parents/guardians sometimes choose to take students out of school for extended periods such as vacations, visits to relatives, assistance to the family and so on. In such situations, the school does not grant permission for the absence. Parents/guardians must accept full responsibility for the detrimental effects of the absence. Regular class attendance is important to achievement. If an absence is planned during the school year, the student or parent should let both the assistant principal and the various subject teachers know well before the absence. The teacher will advise the student of what work will be covered during the absence. Teachers may give guidance and assignments that will reduce the negative effects of the absence. Please note that in virtually all situations, significant absences will have a detrimental effect on achievement.

Cell Phones & Other Two-Way Communication Devices Use of cell phones, blackberries etc. is not permitted anywhere inside the school. Students must ensure that cell phones are turned off and are out of sight as they enter the building. Respectful cell phone etiquette is demonstrated by students using their cell phones outside the school. Students who do not act responsibly with their cell phones will lose the privilege of having them at school. There are two pay phones in designated locations inside the school which may be accessed by students. In addition, there is a phone in the office for emergency situations. Card Playing and Gambling

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Card playing is not permitted during class time. Students who have a study period need to use their time wisely focused on learning and improving achievement. Gambling of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Harry Ainlay High School Network (HAHSNet) -Rules & Regulations A HAHSNet - Rules and Regulations form must be signed and put on file before any student uses any computer or networked equipment in the school. Violation of Rules and Regulations may result in the student’s exclusion from the use of school computers. Serious infractions could lead to suspension or expulsion.

Plagiarism and Cheating Plagiarism is deliberate literary theft. It is dishonest and demonstrates a lack of integrity. It occurs when a writer uses someone else's words or ideas without telling the reader. It is regarded as an academic crime in any educational institution and may result in severe consequences. Reading what other people have thought and using their ideas as a springboard for your own thought is a large part of what education is all about: the problem arises when you fail to acknowledge what you know to be someone else's work. If you use quotation marks, footnotes, and a bibliography to identify your material, you have not plagiarized.

What is wrong with plagiarism? The point of assignments is to give you practice in thinking and writing. If someone else is doing the thinking and the writing for you, you are not learning. You would not expect to be able to play the piano or to improve your running speed if you got someone else to sit down at the keyboard or do laps around the track for you. It just doesn't work. You will never improve your competence in a subject if you don't do your own practicing. Plagiarism shows a great misunderstanding about the process of education; in the long run, you are undermining your own education.

What are the consequences of plagiarizing or cheating in general? Depending on the circumstances of the case, any of the following guidelines may apply: 1. The student receives a mark of zero. 2. The student who borrows and the student who lends receive a zero. 3. The student's parents are notified and the incident is noted on the student's school file. (Any teacher or administrator would have access to the information about a student's previous involvement in Page 16

plagiarism incidents.) 4. A student's involvement in such activities could jeopardize his or her chances of receiving favourable recommendations from teachers and the principal for awards, post-secondary institutions, or employment. 5. Repeated plagiarism or cheating could result in the student being removed from the course.

Smoking Policy on District School Grounds All Edmonton Public Schools’ grounds, including parking lots and playing fields, are smoke free areas. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that school buildings or property are not used to enable a practice that is injurious to the health and well being of students or staff. Also, provincial law prohibits anyone below the age of 18 from smoking in a public place. While it is expected that students understand and respect the smoke free policy, violations of the policy are treated as matters requiring discipline and may receive a fine for violating this law.

Ainlay will operate a smoking cessation program to assist students and staff who wish to quit smoking during the year. Interested students and staff should contact Student Services.

Student Dress Code Students demonstrate integrity by dressing appropriately for school as they would for work in an informal service business. Clothing should be suitable for modesty, and must not be decorated with images or lettering that would be offensive to students, staff or the public.

Clothing which covers the chest, back and midriff is considered appropriate. Shirt/top must touch pants/skirt at the hipline or waistline. Clothing that covers undergarments at all times (including when bending down) is also part of the dress code at Harry Ainlay. Inside the school headwear will not be worn unless for religious reasons.

In situations where clothing is inappropriate, students will be asked to alter their dress, or they may be sent home and their parents consulted. Please note, for health and safety concerns, students must wear shoes in the building at all times. Visiting Other Schools Ainlay students are not permitted to visit other schools except for school related business. If you must visit another school for school related business, you are required to register at the general office Page 17 immediately. You will then be assisted with your business. If you trespass at another school, you will be subject to discipline at Harry Ainlay. Please do not invite or otherwise encourage students from other schools, or outsiders of any kind, to visit Harry Ainlay without permission. Trespassing is a serious offense. You will be held responsible for the actions of anyone you bring to the school.

Behaviour & Conduct

Edmonton Public Schools supports the endeavours of staff, students, parents, and the community to ensure positive student behaviour and conduct. In addition, the Board expects parents and students to recognize their responsibility in developing student self-discipline.

Student Rights and Responsibilities Students shall be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness by other students and staff. ______Students shall be provided with a learning environment that is free from physical, emotional, and social abuse.

Students and parents shall be informed of the Board's and school's expectations for student behaviour within the school, the school grounds, and during school activities. ______Students shall exercise their responsibilities to: • use their abilities and talents to gain maximum learning benefits from their school experiences • contribute to a climate of mutual trust and respect, conducive to effective learning, personal development, and social living • attend school regularly and punctually In the event of student misbehavior, students and parents shall have the right to offer an explanation, and to be informed about consequences of the misbehavior.

______Appropriate opportunities for student consultation and involvement in student-related matters shall be provided.

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Student Behaviour and Conduct Students shall meet the expectations for student behaviour while on school property or while involved in school-sponsored or related activities.

Parents play a vital role in developing student behaviour and conduct. It is the district's expectations that parents: • be aware of the board policy and regulations and the school's expectations for student behaviour and conduct • review the board policy and regulations and the school's expectations for student behaviour and conduct with their child(ren) • work with the school to resolve student behaviourial issues when they affect their child(ren) • co-operate with the school's or district's recommended course of action prior to re-admission of the student following a student suspension. ______Students shall show respect for: • school authority • others and their property • ethnic, racial, religious, and gender differences • school attendance and punctuality • work habits, assignments, and homework • textbooks and equipment • school property • fire alarms and safety equipment; and • district policies relating to smoking, alcohol, drugs, and inhalants ______Failure to meet the expectations for behaviour and conduct shall result in some or all of the following consequences: • problem-solving, monitoring, or reviewing behaviour expectations with student and reprimand • parental involvement • referral to attendance board • temporary removal of privileges • detention of student • temporary exclusion of student from class • in-school suspension • out-of-school suspension • behaviour contract with student Page 19

• restitution for property damage to an individual or the Board • assessment of student to develop appropriate programming • involvement of police • expulsion from a school or all district schools ______Grounds for disciplinary actions that could lead to suspension or expulsion exist where a student has demonstrated unacceptable behaviour such as: • conduct which threatens the safety of students and/or staff • possession of a weapon on a student's person, or in a student's locker/desk or personal belongings, that is dangerous to students and staff. Note: a weapon is anything used, designed to be used, or intended for use in causing death or injury to any person, or for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person • displaying or brandishing a weapon in a threatening or intimidating manner • assaulting another person • possession or use of illegal drugs, alcohol, or inhalants in school and on school property • contravention of district policies and regulations related to student harassment, smoking, student attendance, and student rights and responsibilities • theft • willful disobedience and/or open opposition to authority • use or display of improper or profane language • willful damage to school or others' property • interfering with the orderly conduct of class(es) or the school • contravention of the code of conduct as set out in the School Act Laser pointers are not to be brought to school at all.

Appeals School decisions related to student behaviour and conduct may be appealed to the Superintendent of Schools.

School Information

Adding and Dropping Courses All requests for adding or dropping courses must be directed to the Page 20 appropriate assistant principal. Approval to drop or add a course will be given careful consideration. Drop deadlines will be announced in the Titan News. Requests for correspondence must also be directed to the appropriate assistant principal. If the school cannot accommodate a student’s course request, correspondence may be considered. Students may not drop a course in order to take correspondence.

Bus Passes Bus passes can be purchased at the Cashier's Office the last few days of each month and the first few days of the next month. Bus passes cost $38 per month and can only be purchased before class (7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.) and during lunchtime and after school until 3:45 p.m. (Prices subject to change) Payment must be in cash, cheque or debit card. No post-dated cheques are accepted. It is illegal to sell or lend a bus pass to anyone else. Students found in violation will lose the privilege to purchase school passes. School ID cards are required to purchase a bus pass. It is strictly prohibited to purchase a bus pass for another student.

Cafeteria The school cafeteria is open from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and offers breakfasts and lunches to students at moderate prices. The cafeteria area can also be used as a meeting area during school hours. Students are asked to clean their own area before leaving in order to be fair to others and show respect for their environment.

Community-Based Police Officer Students requiring advice and assistance regarding law enforcement may see the Constable in Room 528. Most of the time, he assists in classes at this and neighborhood schools. For information about Student Crime Stoppers or SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) contact the Constable. The phone number for Student Crime Stoppers is 429 -8336.

Capital Health Capital Health works together with schools and community agencies to provide a range of coordinated community health and support services for school-age children and their families. For information contact the Community Health Services, School Health Team at the Duggan Public Health Centre, 413-5630.

Distress Line

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The Support Network operates a 24-hour distress line and provides suicide prevention, education and bereavement services, a Youth at Risk program, and Mobile Mental Health Crisis Intervention Service. Call 482-HELP.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) The personal information collected is authorized under the provisions of the School Act and its regulations and also under Section 32(c) of the FOIP Act. The personal information will be used to provide an education program and to ensure a safe and secure school environment. Once the information is collected and compiled, Edmonton Public Schools believes the uses listed below are part of a vital, healthy and functioning school and participation of all students is important and encouraged. Here are activities where the information may be used: • the use of the student’s name, photo or comments in the school calendar, newsletter, yearbook, course description book, graduation book, or other school publications • the taking of individual, class, team or club photos for school purposes • the use of students’ names on artwork or other creative work or material displayed at school or school board sites, or at a school or school board sponsored display in the community • the use of student names in honour rolls, graduation ceremonies, scholarship or other awards within the district • the use of student names and academic information necessary for determining eligibility or suitability for provincial, federal or other types of awards or scholarships in the event the board applies on a student’s behalf • the use of a student’s name, related contact information and telephone numbers for absenteeism checks • the taking of photos/video of classroom or other school activities by the school district where the material will be used within the school. Where individual students are identified or interviewed and the material will be used outside the school, a separate and specific consent will be required. You will be contacted prior to this event taking place. Hall Lockers Students are afforded the privilege of choosing their locker. Changes and reassignments of lockers will be made by the administration if it is deemed necessary. Students should not share lockers. Locks may be purchased in the bookstore. It is recommended that a high security combination Page 22 lock be purchased. When you occupy your locker, you should first record any damage or scratch marks on the locker on the form provided during the enrollment process. Any damage that occurs to your locker at a later time should be reported without delay. Students will register their locker number with the office and may not change their locker without the prior permission of your assistant principal. Students need to keep their locker in good condition. Students must refrain from putting stickies or other defacements on their locker. Periodically students should clean out their lockers to keep their lockers clean and tidy. Students who do not empty and clean out their locker at the end of the school year may be charged a clean-out fee of $10.00. • Lockers are the property of the school and may be opened for school purposes at any time. They are provided for the convenience of students as storage places for clothing and school supplies. • Students should not store money or items of significant monetary value in their lockers. • The school cannot assume any responsibility for items lost from lockers. • Please keep your locker locked at all times. Do not share combinations. Students may not use key locks.

Library Students are encouraged to use the library for study and research. The staff are most willing to assist in locating materials, operating equipment, and in maintaining a good library atmosphere. The library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on school days. Students must be prepared to show their Harry Ainlay ID in order to borrow materials and use electronic communications such as computer networks, CD Rom's, and E-mail. Other regulations, including loan periods and the schedule of overdue fines, are posted in the library. Fines are charged on overdue materials.

Lost and Found The honesty that Titans demonstrate results in many lost items being turned in to the office. Students should check there for lost items. Stolen items should be reported to your assistant principal or to the School Resource Officer.

Parking Students are permitted to park in the north lot on a first come, first served Page 23 basis. There is also limited student parking west of the Confederation lot. Neither the school nor Edmonton Public Schools is liable for damage to vehicles or losses from them while parked on school property. A fine and towing can be imposed on persons parking in numbered stalls, in visitors parking, or in the emergency access areas. No student parking is permitted in the southeast and southwest lots.

Student Drop Off Parents who wish to drop off their children should do so at our southwest entrances adjacent to Confederation Leisure Centre. Please do not enter the southeast or southwest parking lots to drop-off or pick-up students. Because of the danger of accidents in the highly congested area, parents are advised not to make U-Turns on 43rd avenue or to drop off students in this area. (Please refer to the map on Page 29)

Student Identification Card Each student must have an identification card, which is issued during the enrolment procedures at the beginning of the school year. Other opportunities are provided throughout the year to supply students with ID cards. For reasons of safety and security, students need to carry their ID cards at all times to identify themselves as Ainlay students and must present their ID card to staff members upon request. ID cards must be returned when students withdraw from school. If a replacement card is needed, the student must get the card from the General Office at a cost of $5.00. Students must present an ID card to write major examinations, to check out library materials and to use school computers.

Student Services The Student Services Department assists students to better assure their success in school. It is also the main provider of career and post- secondary counseling. The office is located beside the General Office in Room 20. The Student Services office is open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Textbook Return Textbooks and library resources are costly. Each semester, students sign out a number of textbooks required by Alberta Learning to support the curriculum. As students pay an annual textbook rental fee of $65.00, these textbooks are signed out on a loan basis only and must be returned at the end of the semester so that students in the next semester may use them Page 24 again. When texts are not returned, replacement texts often must be purchased, and this is a very costly occurrence. In semester 2, some students will be starting new courses. Textbooks will be issued only to those students who have returned all the textbooks and materials in courses completed in the first semester. Thus it is important that students clearly understand their responsibilities regarding textbook rental.

Please ensure that all textbooks are returned when the course is completed. As you can understand, the savings are substantial.

Telephone Students may use the two pay phones located in the school. One is located between exits 6 and 7 and one is outside the large gym. The office phone should only be used in cases of emergency.

Titan News Titan News is a daily news bulletin distributed and read to each class first thing each morning to keep students informed about events and activities. It is also posted on the school website at www.ainlay.ca

Co-Curricular Programs

Athletics at Ainlay Harry Ainlay High School is located within the 52-acre Confederation Park and has access to various playing fields, a quarter-mile oval track, a great deal of outdoor area, and the convenient use of Confederation swimming pool and skating rink. In addition, the school has a very large gymnasium that can be subdivided into two smaller units and an auxiliary north gymnasium so that all types of team sports and instructional groups can be accommodated. A fitness center is located in the east mezzanine with a full range of equipment for staff and student use. With such facilities and advantages, Harry Ainlay has excelled in inter-school athletics at the city, provincial, and inter-provincial level.

Athletic Awards 2006 – 2007 To qualify for an athletic award you must have had membership (in good standing) on interschool teams to have accumulated: 8 points Major 16 points Double Major bar 24 points Triple Major bar Page 25

Points are assigned during your three years in the athletic program at Harry Ainlay. Athletic points will be awarded as follows:

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point Badminton* Badminton* Badminton* Basketball Curling Cross Country Cheerleading Indoor Track & Field* Golf Football Outdoor Track & Field* Indoor Track & Field* Handball Wrestling* Outdoor Track & Field* Indoor Track & Field* Wrestling* Outdoor Track & Field* Rugby Soccer Swim Team Volleyball Waterpolo Wrestling* *Based on Training and Performance

Athletic Intramural Program Normally, intramural activities take place during the noon hour and include such athletic events as basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, track and field, etc. All these events are publicized well in advance in the Titan News. To participate, a student merely has to register.

Code of Athletes' Responsibilities Student-athletes at Harry Ainlay have a responsibility to demonstrate the qualities of appropriate conduct and good sportsmanship at all times. They must also dedicate themselves to maximizing their performance in all classes by attending classes, completing and submitting all required assignments, writing all exams and tests and making up all work missed. Student-athletes must accept the responsibility to work closely with each teacher to allow the achievement of personal potential. Athletes' eligibility to participate in inter-school athletics may be affected by attendance prior to and during the playing season. All athletes will behave in accordance with school and district expectations. All competitions must be conducted with a high standard of courtesy, fair play, and sportsmanship.

Criteria for Inter-school Athletics All students upon entering Grade 10 have three years of eligibility in all Page 26 inter-school athletics subject to the following provisions: 1. Must be under 19 years of age on September 1st 2. Must be registered in a minimum of 800 instructional minutes per week during the season of play

Drama Activities All play productions are cast from open auditions (November, February - major productions, May - Drama 30 One Acts) Technical work is also open to anyone interested. (Theatre Arts - 15, 25, 35 are available)

Music Activities Students who have not enrolled in music classes for credit may still become involved in the following activities by registering in Room 107 during the first week of school.

Swing-Pop Choir All students who like to sing a variety of choral music, including modern pop and jazz charts, should join. Rehearsals are at noon or after school.

Vocal Ensembles Students with particular interest in participating in smaller groups for part- singing, male, female, or mixed voices -including barbershop quartets - are invited to register.

School Fees

The textbook and instructional material rental plan at Harry Ainlay High School provides texts and classroom material at a lower cost than if the student were to buy the books and material. The rental plan fee is not compulsory, and some students may wish to opt out of the plan and purchase their own books. The implications of opting out should be considered before doing so. All rental books and materials must be returned at the conclusion of the course. The following are the main student fees for the full year: Page 27

GENERAL RECOMMENDED

Textbook Rental...... $65.00 Students’ Union ...... $15.00 ID Card & Agenda Book. . $5.00 Yearbook ...... $32.00

Purchases should be paid for by cheque, cash, and debit card.

Supplementary Purchases

At the time of enrollment, students may also wish to purchase one of the following items: ETS pass (monthly)...... $38.00 Note: To purchase a bus pass, students must present their ID card. It is strictly prohibited to purchase a bus pass for another student. Replacement ID Card...... $5.00 Combination lock...... $20.00 Extended use of Fitness Facility ...... $30.00

Fees are collected in the following courses to cover additional material for non-returnable goods and services.

Physical Education 20/30 Course Fees Physical Education 20 (5 credit) ...... $75.00 Physical Education 20 (3 credit) ...... $50.00 Physical Education 30 (5 credit) ...... $75.00 Physical Education 30 (3 credit) ...... $50.00 Food Studies (5 credit)...... $10.00 Food Studies (3 credit)...... $5.00 Page 28

SCHOOL TIMETABLE

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 1 2 1 8:15–9:23

3 4 3 3 2 9:31–10:39

5 5 4 5 4 10:47–11:55

9/10 9/10 9/10 9/10 9/10 LUNCH 11:55–1:00 11:55-12:50 6 7 6 8 6 12:50–1:58 1:00-2:08

8 8 7 Early 7 2:06–3:14 Dismissal

9/10 9/10 9/10 9/10 3:14+

We operate a five-period day with a non-rotating five-day cycle fixed to the days of the week. We operate only four periods on Thursday to allow time for a wide variety of co-curricular activities following the fourth class. This timetable is designed to accommodate both the semestered courses and the full-year courses. Under this system, all three-credit courses and all five-credit full-year courses are offered three times a week. Five-credit semester courses are offered six times per week.

Students are responsible for being in their classes before the start time for each class. Music is played to signify to the students that they should be moving to their classrooms.

Because of the potential for disruption to classes, students are asked to respect the learning of others by not being in hallways or exit areas during class time.

We respect students’ need for a place to go during unassigned time. Instead of creating a potential for class disruption, students are to be in the library or cafeteria during any unassigned period of the school day.