Agendas All of the Kindergarten to Grade 8 students are required to have and use agendas. These agendas are used as a daily message book and organizational tool, where assignments and events are recorded. Parents are asked to read and sign the agendas daily, and help students make sure the …
Technology Acceptable Use Policy Computer technology is available to students and staff. We are very pleased to bring this technology to our students and staff and believe it offers vast, diverse, and unique resources to them. Our goal is to promote educational excellence in classrooms and administrative productivity in …
Transportation Policy To attend special functions and educational trips, transportation is often required. Students may be transported by school bus or by private vehicle drivers. All private vehicle drivers are required to have filled out the Prairie Spirit Driver Authorization form yearly, which states that the vehicle has $2 million …
Volunteer Policy The contributions of volunteers are much appreciated. To ensure the safety of our schools, volunteers are required to submit a Criminal Records Check / Vulnerable Sector Search to the office before volunteering in the school. This also applies to volunteer drivers taking students to events.
Student and Parent Communication Protocol If students or parents have concerns or questions about an issue at school, please follow this communication process: 1. The classroom teacher is to be the first person to hear and address any concerns from a student or parent. 2. If the …
Attendance Policy Regular attendance is vital to student success in school. We expect regular and punctual attendance in all classes. Absenteeism for reasons other than illness, compassionate leave or occasional appointments is not acceptable. Doctor, dental and social service appointments, etc., should be made for times outside of regular class …
Food Guidelines Laird School is a Nut Alert school. This means that we need to be careful not to bring nuts or products that contain nuts to school. We ask that any treats brought into classrooms be nut free, and if at all possible non-food celebration treats are used. Students …
Education Act – Student Duties Section 150 In the exercise of his right of access to the schools of the division and to the benefits of the educational services provided by the board of education, every pupil shall cooperate fully with all persons employed by the board and such …
2015-16 Bell Times 8:45 First bell 8:50 Classes begin 10:40 Recess (15 minutes) 11:45 Lunch break 12:30 Bell 12:35 Classes resume 2:15 Recess (15 minutes) 3:19 Dismissal