Appleby College New Parent Handbook 2018-19 Table of Contents
Welcome to Appleby! 1 Appleby College Community Covenant 2 Campus Map 3 Appleby College 2018-2019 School Year Dates 4 Save the Dates 5 Daily 2018-2019 Schedule 6 Appleby College Standards of Dress and Appearance 7 Appleby College Terminology & Lingo 9 Mutual Respect Policy 10 Parent Central 11 e.School@Appleby 12 The Internet and Your Child 15 Phone Usage During School Time 15 Middle School At-A-Glance 16 Upper School At-A-Glance 17 Senior School At-A-Glance 18 The Appleby College Co-Curricular Passport 19 Philanthropy at Appleby College 20 Volunteering at Appleby College 20 2018-2019 Appleby College Parents’ Association Executive Listing 21 ACPA Meeting Dates 22 2018-2019 Announcements 23 Frequently Asked Questions - First Day of School 24 Frequently Asked Questions - General 25 Important Contact Information 26 Welcome to Appleby!
Dear Parents and Host Families, It is my pleasure to welcome you and your family to Appleby College. Our school is very fortunate to have parents from all over the world come together with a shared mandate: to give our children the best education possible. The support and care we provide is integral to the success of this process. We encourage you to get involved at Appleby, in whatever manner your schedule and interests allow. No doubt you will have many questions as your child settles in at Appleby. We hope you will find this New Parent Handbook a valuable resource. Your inquiries are also welcomed by both employees and fellow parents, so please do not hesitate to contact us! As President of the Appleby College Parents’ Association (ACPA), I am very excited to welcome you to this very special organization. All parents are members, and we invite you to attend our monthly Executive meetings, social events, and the many school functions we participate in. We hope you find it inspiring to see other parents whose contributions of time and energy have created such a diverse and vital group. You can find more information about the ACPA and upcoming events at www.appleby.on.ca under the Our Community tab, or through Parent Central on e.School. You can also find our ACPA Contact List here in the New Parent Handbook, along with key event dates to add to your calendar. Let me take this opportunity to wish you and your family a fabulous start to the school year at Appleby. I hope we have an opportunity to meet each other soon! Sincerely, Bonnie Flemington ACPA President 2018-2019
Dear Parents and Host Families, As Appleby College’s Director of Parent Relations, I will be working to ensure that you get the most out of your relationship with the school. Being informed of what the school has to offer is important to making your family’s time here as rewarding as possible. The New Parent Handbook is an at-a-glance guide to some key Appleby information. Everything you see in the handbook can be accessed online through Appleby’s e.School Parent Central InfoSite. Login through www.appleby.on.ca and navigate through its features – it’s a wonderful tool for parents throughout the school year. Please ensure that you read the school’s electronic newsletter Appleby This Week (ATW) thoroughly each week to stay up-to-date on events, times and locations, and to learn more about Appleby happenings. If you require further support, your first point of contact should always be your child’s advisor. They are there for you whenever concerns arise. However, I am happy to answer any general questions you might have and can be reached by e-mail at [email protected], by phone at 905-845-4681, ext. 142, or in person in the Advancement area.
Best wishes for a successful first year as part of the Appleby community, Andy Jelinek Director, Parent Relations
1 Appleby College Community Covenant
For over a century Appleby College has flourished as a community of learning in which each and every member (including students, employees, and parents) is expected to act in ways which advance the mission of the College to educate and enable young men and women to become leaders of character.
The enduring strength of the Appleby College community derives from four core ethical values: respect, responsibility, integrity and compassion. Taken together, these embody what it means to be a member of the Appleby College community. Each day through our individual words and actions we strive to uphold these core ethical values, and thereby forge a community which fully reflects these values. At the same time, we recognize that actions which are not consistent with these values erode our sense of community and adversely affect our mission.
Core Ethical Values:
Respect In all of our words and actions, we demonstrate respect for ourselves and for one another. We act with courtesy and consideration towards all. We are respectful of the physical environment in which we live and learn. As members of a universally diverse community, we respect each other’s differences and work together to build an inclusive learning community.
Responsibility We take responsibility for our actions without excuses and hold both ourselves and others accountable to the highest ethical standards. We are committed to academic excellence, civic responsibility and environmental stewardship.
Integrity In pursuing the highest standards of excellence and in all of our words and actions we are open and honest, acting towards others at all times with honour and integrity.
Compassion We actively recognize the needs of others both within our Appleby College community and beyond it. We support and care for one another in order to sustain a community of compassion.
As members of the Appleby College community we commit ourselves to uphold these values and to adhere to this Community Covenant.
2 Campus Map
3 Appleby College 2018-2019 School Year Dates School Begins Wednesday, September 5 to Sunday, September 9 New boarder orientation Friday, September 7, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. New student orientation Saturday, September 8, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Boarders move in to residence Monday, September 10 at 8:00 a.m. Opening Day of School
Thanksgiving Weekend Thursday, October 4 at 3:50 p.m. Classes End Monday, October 8 at 9:30 p.m. Boarders return to residence Tuesday, October 9 at 8:00 a.m. Classes Begin
November Long Weekend Thursday, November 8 at 3:50 p.m. Classes End Monday, November 12 at 9:30 p.m. Boarders return to residence Tuesday, November 13 at 9:00 a.m. Classes Begin
December Academic Wednesday, December 12 to Wednesday, December 19 (assessments end at Week 1:00 p.m., holiday travel should be booked to depart no earlier than Wednesday, December 19, 5:00 p.m. onwards)
Winter Holiday Thursday, December 20, 2018 - Monday, January 7, 2019
School Resumes Monday, January 7 at 9:30 p.m. Boarders return to residence Tuesday, January 8 at 9:00 a.m. Classes Begin
February Long Weekend Thursday, February 14 at 3:50 p.m. Classes End Monday, February 18 at 9:30 p.m. Boarders return to residence Tuesday, February 19 at 8:00 a.m. Classes Begin
March Break Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 24
School Resumes Monday, March 25 at 9:30 p.m. Boarders return to residence Tuesday, March 26 at 8:00 a.m. Classes Begin
Spring Weekend Thursday, April 18 at 3:50 p.m. Classes End Monday, April 22 at 9:30 p.m. Boarders return to residence Tuesday, April 23 at 8:00 a.m. Classes Begin
May Long Weekend Thursday, May 16 at 3:50 p.m. Classes End Monday, May 20 at 9:30 p.m. Boarders return to residence Tuesday, May 21 at 8:00 a.m. Classes Begin
June Exam Period Monday, June 10 through Tuesday, June 18 (students should expect to write exams on Saturday, June 15)
Closing Day Ceremony Friday, June 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (mandatory school attendance for all students)
4 Save the Dates
Complete listing of dates and events can be found on the Appleby Calendar on [email protected]. Check Appleby This Week regularly for updates and announcements. Date Event Time Location September 2018 Sunday, Sept. 9 Welcome Back Barbecue 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Samuel Quadrangle Monday, Sept. 10 Senior Two Grade Party 6:30 p.m. (dinner) Principal’s Residence Tuesday, Sept. 11 Upper One Grade Party 6:30 p.m. (dinner) Principal’s Residence Thursday, Sept. 13 Middle One/Middle Two Grade Party 6:30 p.m. (dinner) Principal’s Residence Friday, Sept. 14 Appleby Community Golf Classic 8:00 a.m. Royal Ontario Golf Club Saturday, Sept. 15 Homecoming Day Various Times Various Locations Monday, Sept. 17 Upper Two/Senior One Grade Party 6:30 p.m. (reception) Principal’s Residence Monday, Sept. 24 Gold Optimates 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall Tuesday, Sept. 25 Silver Optimates 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall Round Square International Saturday, Sept. 29 - Friday, Oct. 5 Various Times Various Locations Conference
October 2018 Wednesday, Oct. 10 Bronze Optimates 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall Thursday, Oct. 11 New Parent Coffee Morning 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall Thursday, Oct. 11 Middle School Optimates 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall Thursday, Oct. 18 Walkathon 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. November 2018 Tuesday, Nov. 13 & Thursday, Nov. 15 Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Various Locations Thursday, Nov. 15 Grade Parent Coffee Morning 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall Thursday, Nov. 15 Diwali Lunch 11:40 a.m. -1:40 p.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall Thursday, Nov. 22 ACPA Tree Trimming 8:00 a.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall December 2018 Sunday, Dec. 2 - Tuesday, Dec. 4 Carol Services Various John Bell Chapel Wednesday, Dec. 12 - Wednesday, Dec. 19 December Academic Period Various Various February 2019 Monday, Feb. 6 Lunar New Year Celebration 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall Tuesday, Feb. 19 & Thursday, Feb. 21 Parent-Teacher Conferences 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Various Locations Oakville Performing Arts Tuesday, Feb. 26 & Wednesday, Feb. 27 School Play Evening Centre April 2019
Employee Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, Apr. 25 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Schlesinger Dining Hall (ACPA Event) Appleby College Gala Saturday, Apr. 27 Field of TBD Appleby College Dreams June 2019 ACPA Volunteer Luncheon and Tuesday, June 4 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Principal’s Residence AGM Tuesday, June 4 & Wednesday, June 5 Middle School Play TBD Willis Hall
Wednesday, June 12 - Tuesday, June 18 Exams Various Various Friday, June 21 Closing Day Ceremony 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Appleby College 5 Daily 2018-19 Schedule
On Mondays students are expected to be at school by 8:45 a.m. On all other days they should be at school by 7:45 a.m.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Faculty/PD/ 8:00 8:00 P1 8:00 P1 8:00 P1 8:00 P1 Meeting
Travel
9:05 P2* 9:05 P2* 9:05 P2* 9:05 P2* 9:05 Chapel 1/P2
Travel
10:10 Student Life Period (Rotation of chapel, grade meetings, guidance, school assemblies, advisor meetings)
10:35 P3 10:35 P3 10:35 P3 10:35 P3 10:35 Chapel 2/P3
Travel
11:40 P4/Lunch 11:40 P4/Lunch* 11:40 P4/Lunch 11:40 P4/Lunch 11:40 P4/Lunch*
12:40 P5/Lunch 12:40 P5/Lunch* 12:40 P5/Lunch 12:40 P5/Lunch 12:40 P5/Lunch*
Travel
1:45 P6* 1:45 P6 1:45 P6 1:45 P6* 1:45 P6
Travel
MS Leadership Homeform Club (MS-SS) 2:50- P6(MS) Club 2:50- 2:50- 2:50- 2:50- MS day ends MS day ends MS day ends P7 3:50 (US-SS) 3:10 3:10 3:50 3:50 3:10 3:10 3:50
Homeform 3:50- Homeform MS 3:50- *No co- 4:00 day ends 4:00 3:10- Co-Curricular 3:10- Co-curricular 4:00- Co-Curricular 4:00 curriculars 5:10 (US-SS) 5:10 (US-SS) 6:00 (US-SS) scheduled
4:00- Co-Curricular 6:00 (US-SS)
3:20 Bus 4:15 Bus 4:15 Bus 3:20 Bus 5:20 Bus 4:15 Bus 6:15 Bus 5:20 Bus 6:30 Late bus (limited 6:15 Bus runs)
Homeform: Middle School homeroom period MS – Middle School, US – Upper School, SS – Senior School, * Testing Block
You may wish to note your child’s schedule in the timetable above. Weekday Evening Schedule for Boarders 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. – Dinner 10:15 p.m. – Upper Ones and Upper Twos in rooms 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. – Study 10:30 p.m. – Upper Ones and Upper Twos lights out 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. – Free time 10:30 p.m. – Senior Ones and Senior Twos in rooms 10:00 p.m. – Curfew: All boarders in house 11:00 p.m. – Senior Ones and Senior Twos lights out
6 Appleby College Standards of Dress and Appearance
School dress is worn at all times during the academic day unless permission is granted not to wear school dress. Students are to arrive at school and leave school in uniform, and must remain in classroom dress until the end of the academic day. School dress consists of: Blazer › Navy blue single-breasted school blazer with the Appleby crest permanently affixed. › Colours recipients may wear their Colours blazer. Pants/Slacks › Pressed grey dress pants. › No sweatpants or lounge pants. Kilt › Appleby tartan kilt – no shorter than 7 cm (2.5 inches) above the knee. Students will be asked to change from kilts shorter than 7 cm above the knee into their dress pants. Students not wearing tights should wear boxer or biking shorts under their kilt. Sweaters › Solid navy blue sweater or vest (tie must be visible). › No sweatshirts, turtlenecks or hooded tops of any style. › Appleby logo athletic, house, spirit or grad apparel is not permitted with the school uniform. Shirts › Solid white or solid light blue dress shirt. › Students wearing the kilt may wear dress shirts with a straight bottom (“French Cut”). School Tie › New students receive a tie on Opening Day and do not need to purchase one prior to the start of school. Ties from Round Square exchange schools can be worn upon return from exchange for one reporting period. Footwear › Black low-cut and low-heel dress footwear (no boot-style shoes, clogs, open-toed, open-heeled, high heels or athletic/running shoes). › Practical black winter boots may be worn when there is snow or ice on school walkways. Students should have their shoes in their locker and be prepared to wear them if the sidewalks are clear. Socks › Socks: black, navy blue or dark grey socks. › Socks with kilts: solid navy blue knee-high socks, or navy blue opaque tights (no patterns, no sheer nylons). Outerwear › Hats and other outerwear are not permitted indoors. › Coats may be worn outdoors, but must be removed inside buildings. **Students are to arrive at school and leave school in uniform, and must remain in classroom dress 7 until the end of the academic day.** Appearance
Students must accept responsibility to dress tastefully within the school’s guidelines, take an interest in their own appearance and wear their uniform proudly. Students are restricted to modest jewelry and makeup. Visible body piercings (other than ear and small nose piercings) and visible tattoos are not permitted. All articles of Appleby clothing must be labelled with the student’s name. Hair should be neat and clean. Exaggerated haircuts, exotic styles or colours are not permitted. Students with facial hair must remain clean shaven.
Dinner Dress Dress during the supper hour is more relaxed. Casual, tasteful wear is appropriate. Students should change out of athletic and practice gear and ensure they have showered and cleaned up before coming to dinner. Outerwear, including hats, is not permitted in the dining facility at any time.
Physical Education The Physical Education (PE) uniform must be worn in all gym classes. The uniform is comprised of: › Navy blue or white crested T-shirt › Navy blue athletic crested shorts, black crested tights or navy blue track pants (purchased through the College Shop) › White athletic socks › Proper athletic footwear (e.g. running shoes) › Navy blue wind suit or tracksuit for outdoor activities (purchased through the College Shop) All students representing Appleby on a competitive team are required to purchase and wear the Appleby athletic tracksuit for all home and away games. Additional equipment will be required for specific classes throughout the year (e.g. bathing suit, mouth guard, winter clothing). Please consult your PE teacher for the equipment required for your specific grade. All uniform items of Appleby PE clothing are available from the College Shop. Students must have their PE uniforms for the first day of school. Boarding students who have a dance or physical education class first period may wear their PE or dance uniform to breakfast. Athletic Equipment and Uniforms All students taking part in competitive or instructional programmes are required to provide their own equipment. Eye protection is mandatory for anyone using the squash courts. Mouth guards are mandatory for those playing field hockey, hockey and rugby. School-owned equipment and uniforms that are not returned two weeks after the end of the season will be charged to the student’s account at a significant mark-up by the Business Office. Athletic Practices and Games Students participating in the athletics programme must wear blue shorts and a white or blue T-shirt to all practice sessions. All shorts must be an appropriate length. Tops can be sleeveless but cannot be tank tops or have a spaghetti strap. All students representing Appleby on a competitive team are required to purchase and wear the Appleby athletic tracksuit for all home and away games.
8 Appleby College Terminology & Lingo
› ACPA (Grade 9 which is U1 and Grade 10 which is U2), and Appleby College Parents’ Association Senior School grade band (Grade 11 which is S1 and Grade 12 which is S2). There are School Directors for › ALC each grade band and weekly grade band meetings for Arts, Leadership & Creativity these groups. › AP › Home Form Advanced Placement is an internationally recognized Home Forms are an essential component of the Middle programme that gives students the opportunity to earn School Programme. Small class sizes are key, with university credit or placement while still in high school. courses taught by subject specialists. Choosing from 24 different AP courses, students complete first year university material while in Grades › S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus 10, 11, or 12, and in May of that year, write external Located on Rabbit Nose Island, Lake Temagami and exams administered by the College Board. Depending serves as the campus for Appleby’s Northward Bound on the results students may receive advanced placement Programme. or credits at university. › Middle School › AT W Grades 7 (M1) and 8 (M2). Appleby this Week – Appleby’s parent communication sent weekly during the school year directly to parents’ › Parent Central e-mail address. Online gateway to Appleby and the starting point for all information and services that Appleby offers online. › Co-curricular Programme Is accessible via e.School. Appleby’s Co-curricular Programme develops the whole student, complementing a strong academic curriculum › POL through required participation in athletics, arts, service In place of traditional June examinations, the M2 and residential life programme. students will showcase their Presentations of Learning (POL). These digital portfolios are a culminating › e.School event celebrating student academic and affective Appleby’s academic portal system. Through growth as they finish Middle School and will highlight [email protected], parents and students access all meaningful learning experiences for teachers, peers, course information, documents, assignments and review Home Form advisors, and parents across all aspects of material, and have access to extensive library resources their learning at Appleby. and databases for in-depth research. › Senior School › Faculty Advisors Grades 11 (S1) and 12 (S2). Faculty advisors work with students, parents, teachers and school directors to encourage, guide and provide › Tablet support in all school endeavours. Student laptop. › Global Leadership Diploma › Upper School TheAppleby College Diploma with Distinction in Grades 9 (U1) and 10 (U2). Global Leadership inspires students to explore beyond their current communities by weaving global perspectives into every subject and introducing real-world experiences and interactions into academic, co-curricular and experiential programmes. › Grade Band The student body is divided into three grade bands: Middle School grade band (Grade 7 which is M1 and Grade 8 which is M2), Upper School grade band
9 Mutual Respect Policy
Appleby recognizes that to achieve its vision, the environment it provides must be one which demonstrates respect, dignity, equity and safety for all members of the Appleby community. Appleby promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. All members of the Appleby community - students, staff, parents, alumni and visitors - have the right to be safe, and feel safe, in the school. Any form of discrimination or harassment is prohibited. The school commits to timely investigations that are thorough, objective and fair to all affected parties. Every person has the right to report an incident or suspected incident without fear of reprisal. Appleby’s faculty and administration have a special responsibility in this area — not only must their own conduct be above reproach but they are in a position to observe and identify possible instances of discrimination, harassment and bullying. All complaints will be treated with discretion and respect for the individuals involved; however, anonymous complaints cannot be investigated. The purpose of this policy is to maintain a learning and work environment free from harassment. This policy is a clear statement of the school’s commitment and determination to act promptly against any incident of harassment and to create an environment where harassment will not be tolerated. For students, Appleby has trained faculty facilitators who are available for support, mediation, and to explain options. To familiarize yourself further with Appleby’s Mutual Respect Policy, you can click on the “Code of Conduct” button on Parent Central (your landing page). The full policy is located on pages 15-20 of this document. Faculty Facilitators:
Anjuli Ahooja - [email protected] Theresa Blake - [email protected] Andrew Bryce - [email protected] Patrick Carter - [email protected] Yingcai Du - [email protected] Robin Leslie-Spencer - [email protected] Graham Lewis - [email protected] Mireille Maalouf - [email protected] Aleksandar Panev - [email protected] Glenda Stoneman - [email protected]
For more information about this policy, please visit the Code of Conduct document located on e.School.
10 Parent Central: your online gateway to Appleby College
Parent Central is your online access to Appleby College and your starting point for all information and services that Appleby offers online, including student grades, report cards, online statements, sports schedules, course and co-curricular selections, timetables, the Course Calendar, our events calendar and the Code of Conduct. Sign into Parent Central from any computer with internet access by going to https://eschool.appleby.on.ca. Upon your child’s acceptance to Appleby, you were sent a “Welcome to Appleby College and e.School@Appleby” e-mail with your personalized login ID and password. If you do not have a record of this, click “Forgot your password?” on the login page and follow the directions. Usernames are based on your child’s last name and follow the “Par” + Last Name format. For example, if your child’s last name is Smith, your Username would be ParSmith. In cases where there are similar usernames there may be some variation from this format. Change your password at any time by checking the “I want to change my password after logging in” box on the login screen.
Appleby This Week (ATW) is Appleby’s parent communication and is sent every Monday during the school year directly to your e-mail address. It is also posted on Parent Central and there is a link to it at www.appleby.on.ca. Please ensure that you read ATW each week, as it contains event information, school news and profiles celebrating students’ achievements. Appleby uses e-mail as its primary communication method. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of having your current e-mail address(es) on file. Should you change your e-mail address please update us at [email protected]. Please ensure that your e-mail system is set up to receive e-mails from Appleby. You may need to discuss this with your IT workplace representative or internet service provider.
11 e.School@Appleby
Start by visiting www.appleby.on.ca in your web browser. Clicking on the e.School button (on the homepage) provides you with a large number of resources to help you and your student.
In some cases, you will be prompted to log into Microsoft Office 365 in order to access this information. Use your provided Account Information: e.School Parent Login Information Office 365 Parent Login Information Parent Username: “Par” + Last Name Parent Username: “Par” + Last [email protected] Parent Password: Enter e.School password Parent Password: Enter e.School password
Academic Sites: My Student’s Site and Class Sites To access you child’s timetable, advisor, teachers, attendance, service hours, report cards and digital portfolio, click on their name in the top right hand corner of Parent Central. To access your child’s OneNote Class Sites, click an individual course name to view the course’s timetable, assigned homework, calendar, etc.
12 To view your child’s class information please click on the ‘CP’ (Course Plan) tab on the OneNote Class Site. The class timetable, assigned homework and projects for the first reporting period can be viewed by clicking on ‘RP1 C P ’.
An example of a CP (Course Plan) for Reporting Period Two (RP2).
Each OneNote Class Site will also include a tab ( _A ) where your child will submit their assignments. When a teacher “returns” the assignment to your child, they will place it in the student’s ( _R) Returned tab which both you and your child will be able to review.
13 e.School@Appleby
The AC Calendar, found by clicking the AC calendar menu on e.School and then choosing Appleby Calendar, will show all the events throughout the year, from dances to sport. Included in each is the contact person in case you’d like more information. The All Year Calendar, found on the left side of Parent Central, gives holiday dates – when students can leave and return to school.
From the InfoSites menu, selecting Athletics will provide game times, bus times and driving directions.
14 The Internet and Your Child Social Media at School As a result of research done into distraction and focus in class, it’s been found practical that during the school day, students will not have access to social media sites such as Facebook on the school’s network (unless it’s required for classroom use). Social Media Everywhere It’s important to discuss with your child the use of Social Media such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest and Tumblr. Their activity has world-encircling and long-lasting effects and you and they share the responsibility for their postings. Be aware of their content and talk to them about it – Social Media should be compared to them putting a sign in your front yard with their name on it. And it’s a sign that can’t be easily removed. Safety Remember that your child is connected to the outside world even when they’re alone in their rooms. Talk to them about what’s happening in their world, even if – and especially when – that world is inside of a smartphone or laptop.
Phone Usage During School Time
Appleby students are to leave their cell phones in their bags/blazer/locker, out of sight during the academic day. Teachers may give students permission to use phones or other devices for an academic purpose in class (e.g. use of an academic app for a task).
The purpose behind this rule is to limit distractions from the learning experience and promote a respectful learning environment. Students who are unable to respect these parameters will have their phones delivered to the appropriate school director and returned at the end of the day. Should parents need to contact their child immediately for an emergency, they are to call main reception at 905-845-4681 ext. 200 and the administration team will contact the child and have him/her call home.
Changes? Help keep us current! E-mail any personal information changes to [email protected].
15 Middle School At-A-Glance
Some key information to be aware of if your child is in Middle School. Please view the Course Calendar on e.School for full details of the Middle School curriculum. Middle School Director: Middle School Guidance Counsellor: Kathleen Kirkpatrick, Tel: 905-845-4681, ext. 148 Kim Johnson ’04, Tel. 905-845-4681, ext. 248 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Office location: Barr Common Room Office location: Guidance Area Asst. Middle School Director: Taryn Reder, Tel: 905-845-4681, ext. 367 E-mail: [email protected] Office location: English Office Curriculum Requirements for Middle School Academic: › M1 students: 10 required courses, with a choice of music course M2 students: 11 required courses with options within the Math, French, and Music courses › Co-Curricular: All Middle School students must participate in a co-curricular Athletic activity in all three reporting periods. Clubs are mandatory. › Service: All Middle One students need to accumulate 10 hours of community service per year, while Middle Two students need to accumulate 12 hours of community service. If these are not completed by the end of the school year they need to be done over the summer in order to be allowed to proceed to the next grade. More information can be found on the Service Learning InfoSite. Note: Middle School students have no spares in their schedules. Other Reminders Specific to Middle School: › There are homework blocks for Middle School students. Form Advisors will oversee homework, assignment, and test dates to ensure that the workload for Middle School students is fair and manageable. › Middle One students will participate in the December Academic Week. › Middle One students will be going to Camp Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre from September 17 to 20. › Middle Two students will participate in the December Academic Week. However, in place of writing June exams, they will present individually about their Middle School experience (POL – Presentation of Learning). › Middle Two students will be going to Ottawa from September 17 to 20.
16 Upper School At-A-Glance
Some key information to be aware of if your child is in Upper School. Please view the Course Calendar on e.School for full details of the Upper School curriculum. Upper School Director: E-mail: [email protected] Chris Patterson, Tel: 905-845-4681, ext. 147 Office location: Science Office, J.S. Gairdner Arena E-mail: [email protected] Upper School Guidance Counsellor: Office location: Barr Common Room Christine Vasilaros, Tel: 905-845-4681, ext. 295 Asst. Upper School Director: E-mail: [email protected] Odianosen (Didi) Iyamabo, Tel: 905-845-4681, ext. 373 Office location: Guidance Area Curriculum Requirements for Upper School: › Academic: U1 students: 6 required courses and one option from art and music and one option from languages, for a total of 8 academic credits. U2 students: 8.5 required courses (includes three ½ credit courses) and two electives, for a total of 8.5 academic credits. › Co-Curriculars: Upper One students have the option to take Arts or Service co-curriculars of their choosing as long as they participate in a minimum of six Athletics co-curriculars before concluding their Senior Two year. All Upper School students are required to participate in at least one club per year. › Service: All Upper students need to accumulate 25 hours of community service per year. If these are not completed by the end of the school year, the remaining hours will be doubled and will need to be done over the summer in order to be allowed to proceed to the next grade. More information can be found on the Service Learning InfoSite. Other Reminders Specific to Upper School: › There are no homework blocks for Upper School students. Students are asked to communicate with their teachers and/or advisors should the workload become too heavy. There are testing blocks allotted to each course, which should be indicated on the course information sheet. No more than two courses should have tests or assignments due on a particular day. › All Upper One students are required to complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. This will be overseen by Ms. Connie Serra, [email protected]. › Upper One Outdoor Education trips occur at our McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami. Students are scheduled into one of three, one-week blocks where the main component of their trip consists of a 4-day, 3-night canoe trip. Please attend the information session on September 5 at 6:00 p.m. All specific information pertaining to dates and trip lists is located in the Global Education InfoSite under Outdoor Education. For additional information please contact Doug Stamper, director, outdoor education, [email protected].* › Leadership opportunities are available throughout the Upper One and Upper Two years. Please encourage your child to get involved as these opportunities arise. Here are a few to watch for: Grade Band assembly participation, Carol Service contributor, transition facilitator for M2s, Intercultural Experience Programme. › Upper Two students are encouraged to lead Grade Bands, Carol Services, act as House Spirit Buddies, and Chapel Week programmes. As well, we invite them to take advantage of our language exchanges and service trip opportunities. At the conclusion of the year, we encourage Upper Two students to consider applying to take on leadership positions available in their senior years. › Upper Two students participate in a winter camping trip at the McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami in the second reporting period. Please attend the information session on November 19 at 7:00 p.m. on preparing your children adequately with clothing and equipment for the trip. All information pertaining to these trips can be found on the Outdoor Education InfoSite.* *Participation in Upper One and Upper Two outdoor education trips to Appleby’s McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami is a requirement of the Appleby College Diploma. 17 Senior School At-A-Glance
Some key information to be aware of if your child is in Senior School. Please view the Course Calendar on e.School for full details of the Senior School curriculum. Senior School Director: Senior School Guidance Counsellor: Mike Moores, Tel: 905-845-4681, ext. 152 Connie Serra, Tel. 905-845-4681, ext. 136 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Office location: Barr Common Room Office location: Guidance Area Asst. Senior School Director: Nicola St. George, Tel: 905-845-4681, ext. 365 E-mail: [email protected] Office location: English Department Curriculum Requirements for Senior School: Academic: › S1 students: Must take 8 academic credits. English and a non-credit Guidance course are required courses for this grade. S2 students: English and a non-credit Guidance course are required courses for this grade. A minimum of 5 electives must also be completed. › Co-Curricular: All Senior School students must participate in three reporting periods of Athletics, Arts, or Service. All Senior School students must participate in at least one club of their choice. › Service: All Senior School students need to accumulate 25 hours of community service per year. If these are not completed by the end of the school year they need to be done over the summer in order to be allowed to proceed to the next grade. More information can be found on the Service Learning InfoSite. › Residential Life Programme: All Senior Two students must live in boarding for their final year. Other Reminders Specific to Senior School: › There are no homework blocks for Senior School students. Students are asked to communicate with their teachers and/or advisors should the workload become too heavy. There are testing blocks allotted for S1 and S2 courses, which should be indicated on the course information sheet. No more than two courses should have tests or assignments due on a particular date. › Senior One and Two students have the option of participating in the McLaughlin Northern Campus winter camping trips in Temagami as Junior Outdoor Leaders and Senior Outdoor Leaders. They must take the Outdoor Exercise Science Programme to participate in this programme. › Prior to graduation, all students must participate in a service learning trip as a mandatory component of the Appleby College Diploma.
18 The Appleby College Co-Curricular Passport
The Appleby College Co-curricular Passport provides Upper and Senior school students with flexibility in the selection of their co-curricular options. ThePassport allows our students an opportunity to pursue areas of individual interest whether in Athletics, the Arts or Service, while maintaining our commitment to the development of the whole student through exposure to different pursuits and activities. An Upper One student has the option to pursue Arts or Service co-curriculars of their choosing as long as they participate in a minimum of six Athletics co-curriculars before concluding their Senior Two year.
Appleby College Passport Diploma Requirements
ARTS AND/OR STUDENT TOTAL NUMBER INTAKE YEAR ATHLETICS CLUB SERVICE CHOICE TERMS OF TERMS
Upper One 6 2 4 12 4 (over 4 years) Upper Two 5 2 2 9 3 (over 3 years) Senior One 2 2 2 6 2 (over 2 years) Senior Two 1 1 1 3 1
Students in Upper One to Senior Two may apply to do all ATHLETICS for all of their co-curricular terms pending approval from Marg Hagey, Assistant Head of School, Co-curricular Programmes and Student Leadership based on meeting the parameters for this exception. Students may apply for EXEMPTIONS based on our current criteria pending approval from Marg Hagey, Assistant Head of School, Co-curricular Programmes and Student Leadership. For more information, please visit www.appleby.on.ca/educationalexcellence/athletics or contact Marg Hagey at 905-845-4681 ext. 127 or [email protected].
19 Philanthropy at Appleby College
Appleby College is a not for profit corporation, and a Canadian registered charity. Student fees cover approximately 90 percent of the annual costs of educating each student, and the balance is supported by donations from parents, alumni and friends of the school, as well as income generated from commercial activities such as Appleby Camps and grants from the Appleby College Foundation. Over 100 years ago, Appleby was founded by a gift of land and buildings on our current site. Since then, improvements to campus, including the construction of the new A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life, renovations to classrooms, residences, sports and other facilities, along with investments in programme and professional development and the development of a financial assistance programme, have been funded in part through philanthropic support by means of donations to Appleby College and to the Appleby College Foundation.
Appleby has an active and engaged alumni and strives to build lifelong relationships that continue the legacy of this unique and special school. We support each other and invite you to learn more about the various ways that you can make a difference – whether through your time as a volunteer, your participation in campus and school events, and or through personal philanthropy. Thank you to the many new and returning parents who made a gift to Appleby as part of registration, who support the school through annual and monthly giving options and those who have made major gifts. We are thrilled with the progress made to date in fundraising in support of the school’s current key priorities – and look forward to working together this year.
For more information about Appleby advancement activities, our fundraising priorities, or to become involved, please contact Jude Alexander, director, advancement services & operations, at 905-845-4681 ext. 161 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Volunteering at Appleby College
Volunteering at Appleby College is a great way to become an involved and informed parent! The school and the Appleby College Parents’ Association could use your help staffing a variety of school activities held for the benefit of Appleby students. Opportunities exist for volunteering once a week, once a month, or occasionally. You can choose an option that best fits your schedule. Below is a list of some events that require volunteers throughout the year: Ongoing: College Shop/Lost and Found/Turnover, Chapel Guild, Photography, Open Houses, New Parent Committee, New Parent Orientation September: Welcome Back Barbecue, Grade Parties, School Photo Days, Homecoming October: Appleby’s Annual Walkathon, Career Fair, School Photo Days November: Carol Services, Upper School Play, ACPA Tree Trimming, Holiday Wreath Sale December: Poetry Recital Judges January: Debating Contest Judges February: Middle School Science Fair, All School Play, Middle Two Service Day April: Public Speaking Contest Judges, Employee Appreciation Luncheon May: Middle School Play, New Family Information Evenings June: Turnover Shop Sale, Book Returns and Used Book Sale, the ACPA Annual General Meeting
Please note that Appleby requires all parent volunteers to have a security clearance completed (also known as Police Screening or Criminal Record Check) including a Vulnerable Sector Check every five years. If you have questions or wish to be added to a general volunteer list, please contact Anne Marie Bianchi, volunteer co-ordinator, at [email protected].
You can now volunteer online on e.School by clicking on the “Volunteer” tab on the left-hand side of Parent Central (your automatic landing page). 20 2018-2019 Appleby College Parents’ Association Executive Listing
Position Name Email Officers:
President Bonnie Flemington [email protected] Past President Chantal Poirier [email protected] Vice President Sarah McMillan [email protected]
Communications Officer Laura Hughes [email protected]
Recording Secretary Julia Baillie [email protected] Treasurer Theresa Larson [email protected] College Shop Coordinator Cheryl Smith [email protected] Chairs: Jennifer Latimer [email protected] Turnover/Lost & Found Mira Bessada [email protected] Mary Rawlinson [email protected] College Shop: Tuck Shop Nancy Chen [email protected] College Shop: Online Kathleen Flynn [email protected]
Interguild Representative Tessa Harrison [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator Anne Marie Bianchi [email protected]
Cindy Zeng [email protected] Book Return and Sale Clare Schmehl [email protected]
Fundraising Coordinator Ann Watkin [email protected]
Elena Dannikova [email protected] Chapel Guild Donna Cappuccitti [email protected] Suzanne Williamson [email protected] Grade Parties and Staff Appreciation Daisy Li [email protected] Bridget van Akkooi [email protected] Social Coordinators Charlotte Copeland [email protected]
Newsletter Stephanie Butcher [email protected]
Claudia Eichhorn [email protected] Photographer Cindy Liu [email protected]
Members at Large: Grace Cheung [email protected] Open Houses Jenny Ma [email protected] Lisa Sebastian [email protected] Jeff Laforet [email protected] New Parent Lynn Kong [email protected] Susan Su [email protected] Athletic Spirit Representative Kelly Mehlenbacher [email protected]
Campus Life Lisa Guglietti [email protected]
Walkathon Sheila Shen [email protected] 21 ACPA Meeting Dates
All meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Raymond Massey Reading Room, unless otherwise indicated, and are open to all community members. Skype attendance is also possible. September 11, 2018 (8:00 a.m.) February 12, 2019 October 9, 2018 April 9, 2019 November 13, 2018 (8:00 a.m.) May 14, 2019 December 11, 2018 June 4, 2019 (AGM and Volunteer luncheon) January 8, 2019 June 11, 2019
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22 2018-2019 Announcements Global Education
Providing our students with an educational experience that contributes to their development as global citizens is a core part of who we are as a school. Today, global perspectives and understanding are strongly embedded elements of the Appleby College experience, with close to 70% of our graduating students having participated in a meaningful Appleby global experience. This is a tremendous accomplishment, but we feel we can do more.
We are very excited and proud that the Appleby College Board of Governors approved the inclusion of a global learning experience as a core requirement of the Appleby College Diploma starting with September 2018’s incoming Upper One class, the graduating Class of 2022. These students and successive classes, will now be required to participate in a global learning experience at some point between Upper One (grade 9) and Senior Two (grade 12). There will be many options at different times of the year, including international service, intercultural, expedition/trek, field studies, or language immersion programmes, as well as exchanges and Round Square International conferences that students will have the opportunity to participate in.
This change will further enhance the Appleby student experience and is the first major change to Appleby’s diploma requirements in over 25 years. We hope you share our excitement!
Round Square
We are very proud to be co-hosting the 2018 Round Square International Conference (RSIC) with Ashbury College in Ottawa and Lower Canada College in Montreal from Saturday, September 29 to Friday, October 5, 2018.
The theme of the conference will beBring your Difference and together, with 60 schools from around the world, we look forward to what promises to be an exciting and inspirational experience as we share and celebrate with participants Appleby’s story of diversity and inclusivity.
We look forward to sharing this event with you! Join the Appleby community on Saturday, April 27, 2019 for Appleby College’s 2019 Gala and the Grand Opening of the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life
Appleby’s Gala brings together the community for a night of delicious food, entertainment and fun and is an important source of additional funding for the school’s Financial Assistance programme, as well as long-term campus development.
Stay tuned for more information about the event which will be available over the coming months via Appleby This Week, the Quarterly magazine and www.appleby.on.ca/gala.
23 Frequently Asked Questions: First Day of School
› When do students arrive on the first day of school? › When is summer reading assessed? All students need to arrive at the school between 7:30 and Summer reading MUST be completed by Day 1. 7:45 a.m. If your child is being driven to school, please drop Students will be assessed during the first few weeks of him/her off at the front of the Nicholas Arts Centre area. school on their summer reading and are encouraged to Please note that we have a no-idle policy. A detailed first read as many books listed on the course list as possible day of school schedule will be e-mailed to students. to prepare for the upcoming academic year. › Where do students meet after being dropped off ? › Bus schedule concerns? M1 and M2: Go directly to Middle School For complete information on bus routes and times, you Homeforms. Homeform lists with classrooms will be can access the Transportation site by using the drop- posted on the front doors of the Nicholas Arts Centre. down menu under InfoSites on Parent Central. E-mail Prefects and Senior Leaders will be on hand to help [email protected] with any questions. direct students to their assigned homeform. U1: Meet in front of the John Bell Chapel. Students will be › When do students receive locks for their lockers? connected with their advisors and directed to their Houses. Locks are distributed to new students at the New U2, S1 and S2: Students are to meet in their House Student Orientation, and on the first day of school locker room for assignments and will be given their to returning students who have forgotten/lost their advisor group meeting location. locks. Students are not permitted to bring their own but will be able to purchase one from the Day Student › Do students wear uniforms on the first day of school? Coordinator for their House. Students are encouraged Full uniforms are required. New students are exempted not to share their lock combinations with their peers. from wearing the school ties until presented with one during a ceremony in the John Bell Chapel. › How will I know who my child’s advisor is? Each student at Appleby is assigned a faculty advisor. › Do students bring laptops? On Thursday, September 6 at the Parent Orientation, you Students should bring laptops on Day 1. will be told who your child’s advisor is and you will have the opportunity to meet with them. Advisors meet with › When are timetables and co-curriculars distributed? their advisor group weekly. Your child’s advisor is the ‘go Timetables are distributed by advisors on the first day to’ person and first point of contact for updates on your of classes during advisor meetings. Students will receive child’s progress and any questions you might have. an e-mail prior to the first day notifying them of the co-curricular options and where to go to sign-up/try-out › What is the correct protocol for reporting a on the first day of classes. Co-curriculars will begin for all student absence? students on Monday, September 10. Parents or guardians of students who will be absent from school for medical reasons should contact the › What if students have timetable issues? school attendance line at ext. 750. If students will be Visit the Guidance Office located in the Beasley picked up or dropped off at school during the day for Guidance Centre during free time (e.g., lunch, recess, appointments or other valid absences, parents should after school, spares). also inform the school through the attendance line › Is gym clothing required on the first day of classes? and students need to sign-in and out at the front desk. Gym clothing is not required on Day 1 unless a student An e-mail to the student’s advisor and school director has chosen to participate in a pre-season athletic is encouraged. If a student wants to seek permission training camp for soccer, field hockey or volleyball. to miss school for non-medical reasons, the parents of Timetables will confirm first gym day. the student should contact the student’s advisor, who will then need to ultimately have the absence approved › Do students bring course books? by the School Director. For the full attendance policy, No books are needed on Day 1. All books should please click on “Code of Conduct” on the Parent be purchased through the Canadian School Book Central page of e.School. Exchange by visiting http://www.csbe.net prior to 24 Day 1 and brought on Tuesday, September 11 (Day 2). Frequently Asked Questions: General
› What are the College Shop hours and where is the Insurance coverage and read the brochure on Medical Turnover Shop and Lost and Found? Insurance available on the Appleby College website. Located in the McCraney Barn, the College Shop, Turnover Shop and Lost and Found are open before › Where can I regularly find event information? classes begin on the following dates: Monday, August Appleby This Week (ATW), an electronic newsletter, is 27 to Friday, August 31: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., delivered by e-mail to parents, students and employees Tuesday, September 4 to Friday, September 7: 10:00 every Monday. It is imperative that you read a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8: 9:00 a.m. to ATW each week to stay informed about all school 2:00 p.m. On Monday, September 10, the shops and happenings. You can also check the school calendar Lost and Found resume regular hours: Monday (8:30 on www.appleby.on.ca. a.m. - 1:40 p.m.), Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (11:40 a.m. › My child is taking instrumental music. -1:40 p.m.), Wednesday (11:40 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Where do I get an instrument for him/her? › E-mail communication? If your child is taking instrumental music, his/her teacher Appleby College uses e-mail as its primary communication will help him/her choose an instrument in September. method. We cannot emphasize enough the importance Parents and students have the choice to arrange their of having your current e-mail address(es) on file. Please own instrument or they can rent one from the school. inform the school promptly at [email protected] The school charges a $275 rental fee for the year. Parents if your e-mail address(es) changes. will need to fill out a rental agreement, and the charge is billed directly to the student’s account. › What is Parent Central? Parent Central is your online gateway to Appleby and › Can day students eat breakfast or dinner in the your starting point for all information and services that dining hall? Appleby offers online. Every parent and student has Breakfast and dinner is for boarding students only. Day access to this system upon enrolment. To access Parent students are provided lunch daily in the dining hall. Central, visit www.appleby.on.ca and click on Login to If, on occasion, a day student needs to eat breakfast enter your username and password. Upon your child’s or dinner in the dining hall, you or a teacher involved acceptance to Appleby, you were sent an e-mail from IT should notify Wagih Ibrahim at [email protected] Support with your personalized Parent Central Login beforehand. Should the need arise with regularity, ID and Password. If you do not have record of this, click please contact the Business Office to make necessary “Forgot your password?” on the login page and follow payment arrangements. the directions. › If I want to enlist the help of a tutor or extra help › Where is Appleby’s IT help desk? for my child, how do I do this? The Williams Information Technology Centre is located Peer and professional tutors are available through the inside the Samuel Academic Resource Centre (library). Guidance Department upon the recommendation of It is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the subject teacher. Should you want to get a tutor for E-mail: [email protected]. Phone: 905-845-4681, your child, please contact the respective teacher and ext. 106. they will fill out a request for a tutor and have you sign a form for a professional tutor if required. All › Where can boarder information be found? departments offer extra help for students. Please consult Information on Residential Life can be found on the the specific course information on e.School for the extra Appleby College website at the following address: help available in each or contact the subject teacher www.appleby.on.ca/reslife. directly. › Where can we find medical insurance for international and out-of-province students? Each out-of-province student requires proof of insurance coverage. Immediately fill out your child’s Accident 25 Important Contact Information Administration Guidance Counsellors Main Phone: 905-845-4681, ext. 0 Middle School: Kim Johnson ’04, ext. 248; Fax: 905-845-9828 [email protected] [email protected] Upper School: Christine Vasilaros, ext. 295; Website: www.appleby.on.ca [email protected] Mailing address: 540 Lakeshore Road West, Senior School: Connie Serra, ext. 136; Oakville, Ontario L6K 3P1 [email protected] Innes van Nostrand, Principal, ext. 224; Learning Strategist: Mike Watters, ext. 280; [email protected] [email protected] Katrina Samson, Head of School, ext. 298; Should you have any general guidance or course related [email protected] concerns, please contact Jenny Casey, coordinator of School Directors: student services, guidance department, jcasey@appleby. › Middle School: Kathleen Kirkpatrick, ext. 148; on.ca, ext. 150. [email protected] › Upper School: Chris Patterson, ext. 147; [email protected] Parent Contacts › Senior School: Michael Moores, ext. 152; [email protected] Director of Parent Relations: Andy Jelinek, ext. 142; [email protected] Appleby College Parents’ Association (ACPA) On Campus President: Bonnie Flemington; [email protected] Admissions: ext. 216, fax: 905-845-9505, [email protected] Arena: ext. 239 Residences Attendance: ext. 750 Athletics Office:ext. 185 or ext. 190 Baillie House: ext. 504 – House Director: Bussing: ext. 276; [email protected] Han Chau; [email protected] Business Office:Student Accounts, ext. 130; Colley House: ext. 502 – House Director: [email protected] Stephen Telling; [email protected] Financial Assistance, Young Nak Chu, ext. 143; Powell’s House: ext. 501 – House Director: [email protected] Evan Fleming; [email protected] John Bell Chapel: ext. 237 Walker House: ext. 503 – House Director: S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus, Temagami: Andrea Kelly; [email protected] 705-237-8909 Schedule changes (snow, school closures, Uniform Supplier bus return times): ext. 540 Security: ext. 273, cell phone: 905-208-0851 InSchoolwear 886 Sinclair Rd., Oakville Phone: 905-338-3030 Services Website: www.inschoolwear.com Health Centre: ext. 229; [email protected] Health Centre Emergency/Weekend Pager: Physical Education Uniforms 905-580-2054 Food Services: ext. 230 The College Shop, McCraney Barn, Appleby College IT Help Desk: ext. 106; [email protected] 540 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville Maintenance: ext. 267 or ext. 154 905-845-4681 ext. 277 Summer Academy: ext. 269 Website: www.appleby.on.ca
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School Director:______E-mail:______Extension#:______
New Parent Buddy:______E-mail:______Phone number:______
Parent Central Login:______Username:______Password:______
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