Glenlyon Norfolk School MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK Revised Summer 2016 Head of School: Glenn Zederayko Senior School Principal: Doug Palm Middle School Principal: Jake Burnett Junior School Principal: Jean Bigelow Do your best through truth and courage Richmond Avenue Bank Street Playground Parking Turf Simpson Building • Art Room • Individuals & Societies Office • Math Office & Drop-in Centre • Math & Individuals & Societies Classrooms The Gryphon Door • Counselling Offices Brooks Building • Language & LiteratureAtkins Office & BuildingClassroom Young RS & MYP Office • Middle School Principal • Sciences • University Advising • Middle School Reception The Hall • Design & Technology • Assembly Hall • Grade 7 & 8 Classrooms • Performance Theatre • Technology Services • Drama Classroom • Language Acquisition Office • Learning Support • Drama Office • Science Office • Computer Lab • Math Classroom Main Building • Admissions Office Welcome to the • Advancement Office Fitness Centre Pemberton Woods Campus • Marketing & Communications Gudewill Building • Family Boarding • Senior School Principal • Director of Student Life • Grade 6 • IB Diploma Coordinator • Scott Library • Co-Directors of Athletics • Science Lab • Cafeteria • Library & Library Resource Centre • Computer Lab • Gymnasium • Coord. of Student Life • Climbing Wall • PE Offices Henderson Building Staff Parking • English & Languages Classrooms • Learning Support • Band & Choir Rooms • Senior School Reception • Band & Choir Office • Food Services Office • Round Square Office • Art Room Admin House • ELL Centre • Head of School • Staff Room • Finance • Registrar • Maintenance • Human Resources Parking Staff Parking Maddison Street Parking Dear Parent, Welcome to the GNS Family Handbook. We are so pleased your family has chosen to join us. The Glenlyon Norfolk School community is committed to doing our very best to enable each student to achieve his or her full potential. We look forward to celebrating many successes with you, as your child is inspired, challenged and supported to do his or her best in academics, the arts, athletics and citizenship. We are also keen to work with you to address the inevitable bumps in the road that will occur as your child develops. Every member of the our faculty and staff is dedicated to working with you and empowering your child to do well and to create positive differences in the world now and throughout their lives. One of the key factors in ensuring success for each student comes through the development of a positive partnership between parent and school. I encourage you to take time to read the emails sent to you by various members of the GNS team and use this handbook as a reference as the need arises. Most importantly, do not hesitate to ask questions or voice concerns. We always look forward to hearing from you to assist us to do our best for your child and for you. In closing, you are warmly invited to regularly join us at the school for events that celebrate student learning and doing. We also look forward to seeing you at occasions that bring the adults in our community together as friends committed to GNS. Together, we will ensure this special school remains an outstanding place to learn, parent and work. Best wishes for a wonderful school year! Dr. Glenn Zederayko Head of School 2 Middle School – GNS Parent/Student Handbook Contents General Information .................................................................................................................................5 Our Mission .......................................................................................................................................5 Our Vision .........................................................................................................................................5 Goals and Strategic Priorities ............................................................................................................5 A Brief History of Glenlyon Norfolk School ........................................................................................5 The Society of Glenlyon Norfolk School .............................................................................................6 GNS Community – Working Together ................................................................................................7 GNS Affiliations .................................................................................................................................9 GNS Online Parent/Student Directory ................................................................................................9 School Year Dates 2016/2017 ..........................................................................................................10 General Policies and Procedures ....................................................................................................11 Medical Forms .................................................................................................................................12 Snow Day Procedures ......................................................................................................................12 Disclosure of Student Records .........................................................................................................12 Abused Student Procedure ..............................................................................................................13 Bullying and Harassment Policy ......................................................................................................13 Anti-Discrimination Policy ...............................................................................................................15 Illness and Injury .............................................................................................................................15 Concussion/Head Injury Policy .........................................................................................................15 Principles for Dealing with Children with Severe Allergies ..............................................................15 Appointments .................................................................................................................................16 Family Trips and Holidays ................................................................................................................16 Online Communication ...................................................................................................................16 School Bus Service ..........................................................................................................................16 Bicycles ...........................................................................................................................................17 Internet Acceptable Use Policy ........................................................................................................17 Middle School Policies............................................................................................................................18 Homeforms .....................................................................................................................................18 Middle School Conference Groups ..................................................................................................18 Assemblies ......................................................................................................................................18 Home–School Communications ......................................................................................................19 Off Campus Trips, Consent Forms and Activity Information Packages..............................................19 Off Campus Trips and Student Conduct ...........................................................................................20 Middle School Uniform Policy .........................................................................................................21 School Supplies ...............................................................................................................................23 Academics .......................................................................................................................................23 The Student Code ............................................................................................................................30 School Policy on Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco ..................................................................................33 School Policy on Weapons ...............................................................................................................33 Consequences of Misbehaviour.......................................................................................................33 Appeal Procedures ..........................................................................................................................34 Student Life .....................................................................................................................................35 Fiscal Policy ............................................................................................................................................41 Privacy ...................................................................................................................................................44 Middle School Staff 2016/2017