Welcome to Langstaff Secondary School Principal Mr. R. Cherry Vice Principal Ms. L. Marotta -A to K Vice Principal, Ms. C. Piques -L to Z Guidance Depart. Head Ms. R. Chidiac Add trustee and superintendent information Welcome to Langstaff Secondary School

Agenda School Information Attendance Final Evaluations Medical Dress Code School Resources Personal Electronic Devices Lost Items Safe and Supportive Schools Stay Safe-Tips

School Start and End Times 8:25 – 9:45 O Canada & Announcements PERIOD 1 9:50-11:05 PERIOD 2 11:10-11:50 Lunch Grade 9 classes 11:50-1:10 PERIOD 3 1:15-2:30 PERIOD 4

ABSENCES & LATES (ATTENDANCE POLICY) REPORTING AN ABSENCE call the school at 905-889-6266, and press 1 when requested email langstaff.ss@yrdsb.edu.on It is the responsibility of the student to make up all work missed. There is a strong connection between good student attendance and successful achievement. We ask that parents attempt to limit the number of classes missed due to appointments. Religious Holidays , medical appointments…

ABSENCES & LATES (ATTENDANCE POLICY) LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY / SIGNING OUT a note signed by a parent/guardian must be brought to the Main Office before leaving. In case of illness during the day, the Main Office will attempt to contact a parent/guardian and obtain permission for the student to go home. If contact cannot be made, the student will be asked to remain in the office. If a student has signed out, he/she is not to be on or near school property.

I have some other plans….. Parents are asked to complete an “Extended Absence” form at least one week in advance of the leave. This form must be signed by the Principal or Vice–Principal and by all classroom teachers. It is the student’s responsibility to catch up on all work missed.

Final Evaluations/Examinations semester I courses January 24- 30 Semester II courses June 18 – 24 Students who miss exams due to vacations, camp, weddings, summer jobs, university orientation, and other planned excursions will receive a grade of zero. All students are required to participate in the final summative assessments that constitute 30% of the final grade. Students are required to write their exams in the place, at the scheduled time, and on the date indicated on the exam schedule

Medical Information Students with a medical condition or allergy need to report the information to the main office. This information is kept confidential, but will be invaluable in an emergency. 

Dress Code  Students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Clothing and accessories that are offensive or degrading to them or others will not be tolerated. Tops must meet bottoms and bottoms must meet tops. Undergarments must not be exposed. Administration reserves the full right to deem what is consider offensive or inappropriate. Although clothing is a personal statement,

School Resources TEXTBOOKS AND LIBRARY RESOURCES are school property. Student ID card is required to borrow books Students are responsible for lost or damaged textbooks or borrowed books from the library. A replacement cost is incurred if they are lost or not returned in good condition.  

Information Technology School Resources Information Technology Students will abide by the school’s Information Technology Acceptable Use Agreement. (p. 37 YRDSB Guide to the school year). Students who do not adhere to this expectation will incur consequences.  It is the clear intention that use of the Internet and computer resources be for educational use only. Further information can be found in the Board’s Guide to the school year booklet

Electronic Equipment  In the classroom, personal communication devices are disruptive to the learning of others, can infringe upon an individual’s right to privacy We ask that these devices be turned off, and kept out of sight, except when explicitly permitted by the classroom teacher as part of an educational activity. Electronic communication devices may only be used in the corridors and cafeteria of the school. Distributing or posting photo or video materials taken at Langstaff SS is expressly forbidden and may result in serious consequences, including suspension and possible criminal charges.

Lost Items Students are advised not to bring valuables to school. Do not keep valuables, money or expensive clothing in a locker or Phys. Ed. change room as the school is not responsible for missing items. Langstaff Secondary School and the York Region District School Board are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please keep your valuables at home.

Safe and Supportive Schools VIDEO SURVEILLANCE  All York Region secondary schools are equipped with video surveillance systems. The cameras are to assist in deterring violence, vandalism or any other criminal act. It is the policy of our Board to promote safe and supportive school and work environments in order to optimize student learning and staff effectiveness.  

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL  Friends of Langstaff S.S. students who do not attend L.S.S are not permitted to visit the school. If a person comes to Langstaff S.S. on official business, they must sign in at the office. 

Community Resources Officers are attached to all schools in YR. They frequently contact the schools and help staff in matters relating to safety, security and well-being. School Resource Officers Tobacco Control Officers

Who to go to if you need help or have questions… Speak to your subject teacher Guidance Teachers Administration Ms. Marotta (alpha A to K) Ms. Piques (alpha L to Z) We all have a vested interest in making your experience at Langstaff a positive one!

Getting Involved-CLUBS Animal Welfare Anime Archery Art Astronomy Badminton Band (Music) Basketball – Pick-up Bear Truth Newspaper Book Club Break Dancing Bullying Prevention Bridge

CLUBS Cheerleading Chess Christian Fellowship:Niko Circle of Friends Cooking Debating DECA Drama ECO schools English tutors Expressions of Youth Novel

CLUBS Free the Children LGBTQ Guitar Habitat for Humanity Improv Law/Mock Trial LEAF (Environmental) Mah-Jong Manga Math Tutors Model United Nations

CLUBS Ping Pong Prefects Programming Prom R.A.C.E Reach for the top Red Cross Robotics Run for the Cure Richmond Hill Location Oct 6th YEARBOOK

Athletics: Can You Bear It!

TEAMS Badminton Baseball (Boys/Girls) Basketball Junior (Boys/Girls) Basketball Senior (Boys/Girls) Cross Country Field Hockey

TEAMS Floor ball Golf Hockey (Boys/Girls) Mountain Biking Rugby Ski and Snowboard

TEAMS Soccer Junior (Boys/Girls) Soccer Senior (Boys/Girls) Swimming Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Junior (Boys/Girls) Volleyball Senior (Boys/Girls) lssbears.com

How to stay informed… School Website http://langstaff.ss.yrdsb.ca/ Weekly Newsletters (usually sent on Friday) Contact your child’s teachers through out the semester. Attend School Council Meetings Visit our new up-to-date live website Weekly emails are also sent out. Please ensure we have your updated email address on file. Attendance emails may also be sent daily

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