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We are all called upon to be kind. Our Vanier Vision enjoins us all to be members of a Community of Kindness. This applies first of all to ourselves and we are each charged with this responsibility. Our kindness however must extend to others and it often does. As a special emphasis however, we wish to bring our neighbors to your attention. Twice a year Vanier will organize a massive neighborhood clean-up.

It is a difficult and frustrating thing to own a home in the vicinity of any school and in particular a high school. Please be kind to our neighbors and respect their privacy and their property. If we can achieve a level of kindness with them they will certainly appreciate being our neighbors. Example (parking, smoking, littering, loitering)

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If you want an announcement read please make sure that you write it into the Announcement Book prior to 8:15 A.M. We want to limit announcements to the beginning of Period 3 each day and your cooperation will help make this possible.

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Your attendance at school is a matter of serious concern to all members of staff at Vanier and we are committed to addressing this issue.

Full attendance is required to participate in any extra-curricular activities and or driver training. Exceptions can be sought by speaking to Ms. Hartney or Mr. Pearce.

If you are deficient in your attendance in any class the following will come into play:

Any student who is absent FIVE times from any particular class will be WARNED in writing of a possible dismissal from class. This dismissal may occur any time after TEN absences. Your parents will receive a copy of this advice. Any student who is absent SEVEN times from any class will be further warned and you will be given the opportunity to submit a plan. Your parents or guardians will receive a copy of this warning and your plan.

The only exceptions to this attendance policy are excused absences for the following reasons:

• a) compassionate
• b) sports
• c) hospitalization
• d) driver education
• e) public health diseases
• f) chronic or extended illness
• g) school related activities

Classroom suspensions and voluntary school suspensions will be included in the calculation or absences while school suspensions as executed by the Principal or Vice-Principal will not count.

In addition to absences, LATES which are most often an unnecessary disturbance to class will be counted. Every three lates to any particular class will be considered ONE absence to be taken into consideration when making any calculation with respect to attendance.

A notification of dismissal advising that you have not been dropped from one or more classes will be sent if you violate our attendance policy.

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Any student caught cheating or aiding another student to cheat on an examination or an assignment will have her/his work confiscated and be given a "0". Additional action may be taken depending on the circumstances.

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In our practicum we try to exemplify a living faith. "If one of the brothers or one of the sisters is in need of clothes and has not enough food to live on, and one of you says to them, "I wish you well; keep yourself warm and eat plenty," without giving them these bare necessities of life, then what good is that? Faith is like that: if good works do not go with it, it is quite dead. The Letter of James (2:15-17)

Other Practicum Requirements:

• 1. Not for profit
• 2. Must be done under supervision in social organization - (NOT a private, individual activity)
• 3. All hours must be completed to receive a mark
• 4. Recipients of benefits cannot be family members
• 5. Practicum can be completed at any time prior to the end of a semester in which Christian Ethics is taken
• (i.e. Summer, previous semester)

***If there is any uncertainly regarding whether a particular activity qualifies, check with your teacher.

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Be on time for classes. Carry Period Two and Three books in the morning as you start your day. Have pencils, books, paper, pens, etc. with you.

When entering the classroom, sit down, organize your materials in preparation for class. When the bell rings, all socializing stops.

Be cooperative in class. Raise your hand when you have a question to ask or an answer to give. Wait your turn if there is more than one student whose hand is raised. A student who comes to class unprepared or who disturbs the class can expect to be kept in after school or face other consequences.

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Vanier Collegiate has official school colours; they are RED and GREY. Their use is encouraged in every respect whether it is for school uniforms, jackets, shirts, supplies, materials, etc.

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Commencement normally takes place on the last Saturday in October. Members of the Graduating Class are asked to attend this important event. Commencement is also open to any student who wishes to attend. Commencement 2000 will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 7:30 P.M. at Saint Joseph Church.

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As a student at Vanier you are expected to exercise good judgment in your behavior and have complete respect not only for all members of staff (caretakers, office staff, teachers), but also for each other.

Students must obey any reasonable request or order of any member of staff. Any case of overt opposition to authority will result in a suspension.

Small courtesies such as opening a door or saying "Please" or "Thank You" or "Pardon Me" are appreciated by everyone.

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Dances are held on a regular basis at Vanier. These dances are open to all students in good standing with three exceptions:

• * a) students absent the day of the dance
• * b) students who have lost their social privileges
• * c) students who owe books or fees to Vanier

Vanier students are permitted to invite a maximum of TWO students from other schools to these dances on three conditions:

• * a) guests must be signed in by announced deadline.
• * b) guests must be in good standing at her/his school
• * c) the Vanier host student accepts responsibility for the behavior of her/his guest(s) at the dance.

Members of Vanier's S.R.C. will act as buffers at the entrance to all student dances.

All dances at Vanier will be sock hops (no shoes).

Anyone who is asked to leave by the S.R.C. is expected to comply with the request immediately. Any student who leaves when asked by the S.R.C. will not lose social privileges.

Any Vanier student who attends any dance under the influence, whether at Vanier or any high school in Moose Jaw, will lose social privileges for a period of six school dances.

If a guest of a Vanier student attends a dance while under the influence, the host student will lose her/his social privileges for a period of four school dances.

Any grade 12 student who attends any dance under the influence will not only lose any remaining social privileges but will also lose the right to attend Vanier's post grad celebrations.

If, at any dance, two or more students lose their privileges, the next regularly scheduled dance will be canceled.

If any student in attendance at a Vanier dance while under the influence advises one of the teachers on duty of this fact, that student will lose her/his privileges for a period of two school dances and this will not affect the status of the next regularly scheduled dance.

If you leave the school during a dance, you cannot return.

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In any situation where a disagreement occurs between persons, it is the obligation of both parties to resolve the difficulty as soon as possible. This resolution must be arrived at in such a manner as to preserve the respect and dignity of those involved.

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Admittance to any locked door can be made only by asking a member of the teaching staff. Please do not bother caretaking staff with such requests.Admittance to any locked door can be made only by asking a member of the teaching staff. Please do not bother caretaking staff with such requests.

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All students at Vanier are to dress appropriately. Clothing worn in Physical Education classes is not permitted in regular classes.

A student who wears clothing which is immodest, unclean or which bears images or messages contrary to our Vision Statement may be sent home to change. Students may wear mid-thigh shorts to school as long as they are deemed to be in good taste.

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A student who comes to school under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be automatically suspended from school. The matter will then be referred to the Director of Education for further action.

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If you have fees or books due, your social privileges will be suspended until these are paid. In addition, marks and or subsequent texts may not be issued until previous accounts are settled.

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Fighting is something that rarely occurs at Vanier. It is the ultimate denial of our God-given ability to reason with one another and will result in disciplinary action.

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WHEN THE FIRE ALARM RINGS - LEAVE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY THROUGH THE NEAREST EXIT!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

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All food and beverages must be consumed in Sion Hall. Any student consuming food or beverages anywhere else in the school can fully expect them to be confiscated and not returned. Big Gulps, Slurpees, Milk-Shakes, McDonald's drinks, etc. are banned anywhere but SION HALL.

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We now have a new gym floor!! No outdoor shoes are permitted on the gym floor. Only proper gym shoes are allowed on the gym floor. Food or drinks are prohibited in the gym. Please do not drop gum on the floor.

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Hallways are out of bounds during class time.

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Our school division is committed to the provision and maintenance of dignity and self-esteem for all employees and students in the Division and an environment free from any form of harassment.

Harassment is behavior which is unsolicited, unwelcome and personally offensive. It is also behavior which creates discomfort and/or threatens or interferes with an individual's work, livelihood or status. It is behavior which causes embarrassment and a loss of self worth.

Harassment can occur to both men and women and be perpetuated by both sexes. It can be a single incident or a series of incidents. It can include verbal, visual or physical behaviors such as: unwelcome remarks, jokes, innuendos or taunting.

If harassment happens to you communicate to your harasser what you are feeling and that you expect the behavior to stop. If you choose you may get help and support from a friend, parent, professional or other trusted adult.

If the behavior is repeated, go to a person in authority such as our complaint managers, Ms. Joan Stumborg, Mr. Rod Heisler or, any teacher on staff or any trusted adult. Document exactly what happened. Give a copy of your written record to the authority and keep one for yourself. Your documentation should include the following information. Use exact quotes where appropriate and whenever possible. What happened? When it happened. Where it happened. Who did the harassing. Witnesses if any. What you did or said in response to the harassment and how you felt about the harassment.

Resource agency phone numbers include:

• * Child Protection Services 694-3647
• * Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868
• * Human Rights Commission 1-800-667-8577
• * Moose Jaw City Police 694-7600
• * Moose Jaw Mental Health Clinic 691-6464
• * School Board Office 694-5333
• * Vanier Collegiate 693-6744

Harassment is a violation of our rights as human beings. Incidents of this nature will be investigated and pursued vigorously by staff at Vanier Collegiate and consequences, when appropriate, will be administered and enforced.

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Hats or head coverings cannot be worn anywhere in the school at any time, except for dances and designated activities.

If you wear your hat or head covering in school you can expect it to be confiscated for a period of thirty (30) days. As an alternative. you can pay $2.00 as a donation to Development and Peace to keep your hat.

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If you are late for a class you are to report directly to that class and face whatever consequences imposed by your classroom teacher.

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Any student leaving Vanier for any reason is required to come to the office and obtain a clearance form and have it completed by teachers.

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The library is open for the use of students throughout the school day. When you are in the library you are expected to do school work or leisure reading. Visiting is not allowed. Books are signed out for a three week period. Make sure they are returned on or before the due date. If you require them for longer periods, renew them. When you leave the library, please make sure that you return the books and chairs that you have used to their proper places.

Library hours are from: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

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Students are especially asked to cooperate with the noon hour lunch supervisors both in Sion Hall and in the hallways. Respect for our supervisors is expected and any disregard for their authority will not be tolerated.

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Report card marks are issued four times a year.

Teachers may award a portion of their final marks based on your attitude, application, and cooperation in class. Your behavior in class and the work skills that you develop become all the more important as a result.

Official transcripts of marks are issued by Saskatchewan Education in Regina. TWO copies are sent to you at the end of each semester in grade 12. If you require additional copies, please come to the General Office and pick up a Transcript Request Form.

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Student parking is available on the west side of the school. For the safety of all, the speed limit in the parking lot is 10 kph. If you park in the neighborhood, please check for parking signs, do not block driveways, and please do not play music loudly.

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The use of profanity , especially the use of God's name in vain is unacceptable at Vanier and will be dealt with by all staff. Please use respectful language.

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Our National Anthem is played at the start of each day. Proper etiquette requires that we stand at attention during the playing of the anthem. Following the anthem, we have morning prayer.

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While it is a great feeling to be welcomed as a member of a group or team, it is humiliating to be rooked or initiated. Rooking, when it constitutes taking advantage of a person or belittling them in any way is a sign of disrespect and will result in the offender(s) being removed from that group or team for the balance of the season or year.

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Please make sure that you clean up after yourself. All garbage must be placed in the proper receptacles. You are expected to be courteous to those on supervision in Sion Hall and elsewhere. Please respect the tables and the vending machines in Sion Hall.

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At Vanier Collegiate we promote healthy living. Consequently, smoking will not be allowed on school property or within one block radius of the school.  Vanier's "smoke free places" committee promotes programs to assist students to quit smoking.  Students in defiance of the rules will donate $2.00 to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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During spares, students may choose to go to the library or Sion Hall. A student who has obtained her/his parent's permission, may leave the school property. Students are not allowed in the hallways during spares.

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The SRC has an electronic bulletin board for student purposes located in Sion Hall. If you would like to post an announcement, please see Mrs. Cornea. Birthday wishes can be posted for $1.00.

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1. You face suspension from school if:

• * a) You come to school under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• * b) You get into a fight.
• * c) You smoke in violation of our rules.
• * d) You are in violation of Section 153 of the Saskatchewan Act which states:
• o overt opposition to authority (minimum of three days)
• o refusal to conform to the rules of the school
• o habitual neglect of duty
• o serious misconduct
• o willful destruction of school property
• o use of profane or improper language.

2. You face suspension from class if you are repeatedly:

• * a) negligent in the completion of your work
• * b) disobedient or insolent
• * c) engaged in off-task behavior (e.g. disturbing)
• * d) fail to come properly prepared for class.

The first time you are suspended from any particular class a report will be filed with the principal and your parents will be notified by the teacher. The counselor will be requested to intervene.

The second time you are suspended from a particular class a report will be filed with the principal and your parents will be asked to come to an interview with the teacher involved, the guidance counselor, the principal and yourself.

The third time you are suspended from any particular class a report will be filed with the principal and you will be dropped from that class.

A teacher may suspend a student from her/his class up to five (5) school days. The principal may suspend a student from school up to ten (10) school days.

The conditions that exist during a suspension are as follows:

• * a) while on suspension a student will receive '0' on all tests, quizzes or exams written during the suspension.
• * b) while on suspension a student will receive '0' on all work assigned and due during the course of the suspension.
• * c) any work assigned prior to the suspension and due during the suspension must be brought to the school office by the parents or guardian of that student on or before the due date in order to be marked.
• * d) the student is expected to keep up with all work assigned during the suspension - that is his/her own responsibility.
• * e) access to the school or school property or participation in school activities is denied 24 hours a day during the course of a school suspension unless the permission of the principal is granted or if the suspension applies to one class only.

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In the first six weeks of a semester, any student in grades 11 and 12 may make deletions from her/his timetable by seeing Ms.Hartney or Mr. Pearce and bringing the written permission of her/his parents or guardians. One week after pink slips have been received no further deletions will be permitted without the permission of both your parents and your teacher.

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In the first six weeks of a semester, any student in grades 11 and 12 may make deletions from her/his timetable by seeing Ms.Hartney or Mr. Pearce and bringing the written permission of her/his parents or guardians. One week after pink slips have been received no further deletions will be permitted without the permission of both your parents and your teacher.

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Do not bring valuables to school with you. Leave your money, rings, stereos, etc., at home. Any valuables that you bring to school should be left at the General Office or locked in your locker. Vanier Collegiate accepts no responsibility for the loss of valuables in school.

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To learn in a positive, caring environment, I will complete work, be co-operative and participate actively without interfering with the learning of others.

To respect and consider others, I will treat others with respect and courtesy.

To be safe, I will act in a manner which does not threaten others or their property.

To be able to express my opinions, I will listen, tolerate other's viewpoints and not put others down.

To have appropriate access to the school's facilities, I will care for equipment and share resources.

To know what is acceptable behavior and to know the consequences of unacceptable behaviour, I will take responsibility for my actions and accept the consequences of my behaviour.

To feel accepted, I will make others feel accepted at school by not teasing, bullying or hurting their feelings.

To learn to make my own decisions, I will base my decisions on information, good judgment and prayer.

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To be treated with respect, courtesy and fairness by others, I will demonstrate respect and courtesy for others.

To have privacy and security of self and property, I will act in a manner which promotes the safety of all students and their property,

To facilitate learning of students, I will discipline students who inhibit the process of learning, I will behave consistently and fairly, I will develop classroom rules which are consistent.

To expect the full support of parents, administrations and the school community. I will provide a supportive and encouraging learning environment, I will act as an appropriate academic, social and moral role model for all students, I will set clear guidelines and expectations for all students.

To have access to the appropriate professional development activities, I will avail myself of the appropriate professional activities.

To be kept informed of the specific needs of the students, I will respect the confidentiality and privacy of students

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To receive and offer information about their children's education and behaviour, I will monitor my child's progress and be willing to develop workable solutions to problems.

To expect consistent approaches to codes of behaviour used by teachers throughout the school, I will set clear expectations which support the rules my child is expected to follow.

To receive respect and support from the school community in their role as a parent, I will inform the school of concerns about discipline.