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PRINCIPAL’S TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE PRINCIPAL’S TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE TOFIELD SCHOOL 4824 – 58 Avenue Box 990 Tofield, AB T0B 4J0 Phone: (780)662-3133 Fax: (780)-662-2844 Email: [email protected] https://tofield.brsd.ab.ca/ … to all of the schools who, either knowingly or unknowingly, contributed ideas and/or content to our Tofield School Handbook (because they had great material!): Bawlf, Chester Ronning, Daysland, Ecole Camrose Composite, Forestburg, Glendon (NLSD), New Norway, Rutherford (EPSB), Greenview(EPSB), and Viking. DISCLAIMER A handbook of this size and scope cannot cover all aspects of the school’s operation and it should not be considered an irrevocable contract. We reserve the right to amend its contents throughout the school year as needed. Created in 2019 Updated in 2020 PRINCIPAL’S TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE 2020-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE ..................................... 1 Emergency Procedures ............................... 15 Extra-Curricular Athletic Programs ............. 15 ABOUT TOFIELD SCHOOL ..................................... 2 Fees ............................................................ 16 About Us ....................................................... 2 Field Trips ................................................... 16 School Philosophy ........................................ 2 Fundraising ................................................. 17 Mantra and Mission ..................................... 2 Inclement Weather .................................... 17 Culture of Success ........................................ 3 Lockers ........................................................ 17 Programming ............................................... 3 Missing Evidence (Zero) Policy Guidelines .... 18 LEARNING AND TEACHING ............................... 4 Plagiarism & Cheating ................................ 18 Assessment .................................................. 4 School Newsletter ...................................... 19 Promotion ..................................................... 4 Smoking and Tobacco ................................. 19 Maplewood ConnectEd ............................... 4 Student Behaviour Expectations ................ 19 Parent-Teacher Conferences ....................... 5 Student Dress Code .................................... 19 Appeal Procedure ......................................... 5 Student Illness & The Infirmary .................. 19 Guidance and Counselling Program ............ 5 Student Medication .................................... 19 Inclusive Ed .................................................... 5 Titan Time ................................................... 20 Family School Liaison Program ..................... 6 Transportation of Students ........................ 20 Knowledge & Employability Programming ....... 6 Vandalism ................................................... 22 North Star Outreach ..................................... 6 Visitors to The School ................................. 22 Learning Commons ....................................... 7 Workbooks and Textbooks ......................... 22 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE ............................... 8 APPENDICES ................................................. 23 GETTING IN-TOUCH WITH TOFIELD SCHOOL ...... 9 A: Digital Devices ..................................... 23 Contact Information ..................................... 9 B: Student Code of Conduct .................... 24 Contacting Students ..................................... 9 C: Behaviour Matrix ................................ 26 School Website ............................................. 9 D: Behaviour Pyramid of Intervention .... 27 BRSD Website ............................................... 9 E: Academic Pyramid of Intervention ..... 29 School Messenger ....................................... 9 F: Dress Code .......................................... 30 Keeping Your Personal Info Updated ........... 9 G: Awards – Grades 10-12 ....................... 31 Who to Contact If There Is a Problem .......... 10 GETTING INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER .............. 11 School Council ............................................. 11 GETTING INVOLVED AS A STUDENT ................... 12 Athletics ........................................................ 12 Concession .................................................... 12 Student Leadership ...................................... 12 Yearbook ...................................................... 12 SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICES ..................... 13 Alcohol and Drugs ........................................ 13 Attendance ................................................... 13 Breakfast Program ........................................ 14 Code of Conduct ........................................... 14 Conduct on Busses ....................................... 14 Digital Devices .............................................. 14 Driving and Parking ...................................... 15 PRINCIPAL’S TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE PRINCIPAL’S 2020-2021 MESSAGE Dear Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Members: We are so pleased with the programs and extra-curricular activities we are able to offer at Tofield School, including athletics, Foods, Construction Tech., Drama, Art, Esthetics, Cosmetology, Outdoor Education and Leadership. Being a relatively small multi-grade school provides us with unique opportunities to get to know students on a personal level and to support them in their learning from Grade 5 through to Grade 12. The mentorship opportunities are remarkable, and we are very excited to continue the work on our three-year plan to improve and grow. We are a well-established administration team. I want you to know that you are in very capable hands. Tofield is a great choice for any family/student, and the data we have looked at supports this. The staff has done an incredible job in ensuring that students have achieved their academic goals. That said, we have some lofty goals that we are bursting to share with you! Please come to Parent Council meetings, or call me at school to arrange a meeting if you wish to know more. We have a strong, talented, and committed staff! We are so EXCITED to show the community of Tofield just how amazing our students can be, and we look forward to contributing to both schools in Tofield and to supporting the entire community. We will be engaging with many stakeholders and including them in our mission. Please browse through our website to find out more about our school. If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact us at 780-662-3133. On behalf of the staff, I wish everyone a successful and enjoyable year at Tofield School. Ms. Janice Muench TOFIELD SCHOOL 1 HANDBOOK ABOUT 2020-2021 TOFIELD SCHOOL ABOUT US Our school philosophy is based on the belief that: Elementary ● students and staff have the right to a school climate that is accepting and The elementary has six classes for grades 5 and 6. positive, as in a healthy family Our Inclusive Education programs follow the new environment. Alberta Education Initiative for Inclusion. ● a school family philosophy which fosters Junior High responsibility, tolerance, self-esteem, and The Junior High School consists of three grades: self-confidence. three grade 7, two grade 8, and two grade 9 ● the development of academic skills takes classes. We offer the usual academic subjects as into consideration the fact that learning well as complementary classes in CTS: Tech, styles are unique, and individual Foods, Fashion; Drama, and Art. encouragement, respect, and support Senior High fosters individual development and excellence. Tofield High School offers the prescribed academic subjects as well as courses in Construction, Physical Education, Drama, Art, French. A variety of courses are available to grade MANTRA & MISSION 11 and 12 students through independent learning Mantra modules or online delivery. High School students As a Titan, I work collaboratively to achieve also have the opportunity to access a variety of greatness. dual-credit courses which enables them to receive high school and post-secondary course Mission credits. Many courses are available through To provide the best independent learning modules or online delivery possible educational opportunities for all of our for those students unable to access a required students. course due to timetabling, or those students who need to repeat a course. SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY The aim of education is to develop the knowledge, the skills, and the positive attitudes of individuals, so that they will be self-confident, capable, and committed to setting goals, making informed choices, and acting in ways that will improve their own lives and the life of their community. The provincially-prescribed curricula provides an academic framework wherein staff encourage and design interactions aimed at instilling in students those values, standards, and, modes of behavior which are compatible with societal/community expectations. TOFIELD SCHOOL 2 HANDBOOK ABOUT 2020-2021 TOFIELD SCHOOL CULTURE OF SUCCESS PROGRAMMING Positive Actions, Interactions, and Traditions We take pride in the many aspects of our grade 5 Everyone has the right to to 12 program at Tofield School. ● a safe and healthy environment. We have a very strong academic emphasis and a ● be in a school climate that is satisfying corresponding success rate. Our programming and productive, without disruptive focuses primarily on the core courses as well