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The following is an excerpt from the Agenda Books that the students have:
WELCOME!!
To those of you who are new to our school community, "Welcome to the family of St. Gabriel's". To our returning parents, "Welcome back".
We continue every year to focus on SUCCESS which we believe is both a responsibility and a right. The following pages describe this aspect of our school mission in further detail. In addition, we hope that you will take the time to read through both our philosophy and mission, along with the various items of information about your school.
As always, we encourage you to become actively involved in St. Gabriel's. We value your contributions and appreciate your input and ideas. Remember, this is your school, and we want to ensure that it meets your expectations.
Should you wish any additional information or assistance, please call us. We are always willing to help.
And in keeping with the mission of St. Gabriel School, we wish each and every one of you a SUCCESSful and celebrative year.
SCHOOL MISSION
Our Mission:
Inspired by Christ, our mission at St. Gabriel School is to celebrate individual gifts, promote global citizenship and encourage life long learners.
SCHOOL HOURS
Early Entry:
8:30 - 11:00 a.m. Morning
12:15 - 2:45 p.m. Afternoon
ECS:
8:28 - 11:10 a.m. Morning Session
12:03 - 2:45 p.m. Afternoon Session
ELEMENTARY & JUNIOR HIGH:
8:15 a.m. Entrance Bell
8:20 a.m. Second bell -anthem, announcement, prayer
10:30 – 10:45 Morning recess
12:10 pm Lunch
12:50 p.m. Entrance bell
2:50 p.m. Dismissal
12:00 p.m. Early Dismissal every Friday
Students are not expected to arrive earlier than 15 minutes before starting time in the morning. Students remaining at school after 3:00 may do so only under the direct supervision of a staff member.
GENERAL INFORMATION
BUS USE
Students riding on school busses either to and from school or for school-sponsored activities are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Students who are unable to do so will have the privilege of riding on the school bus revoked for a maximum of 5 days. These students will be responsible for finding alternate modes of transportation at their own cost. For further information on school bus transportation please contact the office.
CHILD CHECK PROGRAM
If your child is not at school you can expect a call from the school to ensure that your child is safe at home. You can help reduce the time spent on this program by calling the school at 799.5745 if your child will be absent for any reason (going out of town, sick, medical appointments, etc). Please call prior to 8:30 in the morning and prior to 1:00 in the afternoon.
CLASSROOM RULES:
As part of the classroom discipline plan, the teacher and students in each class will formulate a set of expected Classroom Behaviours and Consequences. These will be re-evaluated and adjusted as necessary on an on-going basis. Classroom rules must follow the spirit of the stated school rules, and should not in any way alter the intent of the school rules. These rules are consistent with the Fort McMurray Catholic School Board's Discipline Policy.
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL
Consumption or possession of liquor or non-prescription drugs on the school premises or on the school grounds is strictly prohibited. These offences are treated very seriously and may result in suspension and/or expulsion from school together with the person being charged by the R.C.M.P. This regulation also applies to students on school-sponsored activities.
FOOTWEAR
Students are required to have dry, clean, non-scuffing runners within the school at all times. These are to be kept in the school. The school is not responsible for shoes that go missing. Please mark all your items clearly.
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to complete all homework assignments. If a student does not, the parents may be notified. New concepts which require instruction will not be given to students as homework. Assignments will consist of reinforcing skills and concepts already learned in class. If a student is going to be absent three or more days, a parent can request homework assignments. Please give adequate notice to ensure request if filled.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Under normal weather conditions, students will be expected to go outside for the recess and lunch break. On days when it is raining or extremely cold (-20 or colder with the wind chill), students will be permitted to remain inside the school at recess/lunch breaks.
INFIRMARY/INJURIES
An infirmary is available for students who are ill or injured. If a child is placed in the infirmary, they are allowed to remain for a maximum of 20 minutes. After that time, if they still feel unwell, parents will be contacted to pick them up. Parents will be contacted to pick up their children for any potential serious injury. Students must receive a permission slip from their teacher to have access to the infirmary and must sign out at the office if they are leaving the school for any appointment or for other reasons.
Parents, please remember that if you deem your child to be too sick to go outside for recess, they are to sick to attend school.
LATENESS AND ABSENTEEISM
Students are expected to arrive regularly and on time each and every school day. Students who do arrive late, must obtain a late slip from the main office before they go to class. Parents will be informed if students are regularly late or absent. After school detention may be a consequence of habitual lateness.
Students may be absent only with parental consent. The school must be notified if a student has parental permission to be away from school. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements to complete any missed work.
LOCKERS
Half lockers will be provided for students in grades 4 - 8. Students are to supply their own combination lock. Gym runners, clothing, school materials, and private belongings may be stored in the lockers. Lockers are the property of the school and are subject to search at any time. Students are advised to keep their combination numbers confidential, and to give combinations to the teacher to have on file should problems arise. The school is not responsible for any items stolen from lockers.
LUNCH
Supervised classroom lunch facilities are provided for grades 1 - 8. Appropriate manners are expected from each student. Those who are unable to use appropriate conduct in the classroom during the lunch break will lose the privilege of remaining at school for lunch.
MICROWAVE PROGRAM
This program is run November through to March, and enables our students to have access to microwaves so that they may have a hot lunch. This program is dependent on parent volunteers, and without them we are not be able to offer this service.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Parent volunteers add much to the educational programs at St. Gabriel School. If you are able to volunteer your assistance, please contact your child's teacher(s) or the office. You are also invited to join our coffee mornings for volunteers to get together and assist in the school. Please contact the office for more information.
PARKING AND UNLOADING/LOADING
Parking at our school is limited. Do not park in the bus unloading/loading zones during bus drop off and pick up times. As well, parents are reminded that, keeping the safety of our students in mind at all times, they are not to use the staff parking lot at any time.
PERSONAL INFORMATION CHANGES
In order to keep our records accurate regarding students' personal information (address, work and home phone numbers, emergency contacts, medical problems, etc.) we request that you contact the secretary to advise of any changes that may occur during the year. It is particularly important for this information to be current in the event of an emergency. Please note that this information is strictly confidential.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICIES
1. Any activity in the gymnasium requires proper dress (non-scuff shoes, t-shirts,and shorts or sweat pants).
2. The teacher is not responsible for lost items left in the gymnasium.
3. Students are required to participate under all situations, unless they have a medical exemption.
REPORT CARDS
Students will receive three report cards during the school year. Parent - Teacher interviews are an important component of the reporting period. Interviews will be held at the end of the first and second reporting periods. Other conferences will be held at the request of the parents, students and/or teachers. Report cards are based on academic achievement, classroom attitude, and behavior.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
A School Council is in place at St. Gabriel School. This is an important opportunity for parents to become actively involved in the school. We appreciate the commitment that our parent council members make to our school. An organizational meeting will be called early in the school year to discuss the present school years' plans. Monthly meetings are announced in the St. Gabriel Guardian, our monthly newsletter, and in the Catholic School District Calendar. The meetings begin at 7:00, and run until 8:30. Babysitting is provided, courtesy of council. Please consider joining us this year!
SCHOOL REPRESENTATION
Students who are involved in school-sponsored activities which take them off school property are considered "ambassadors" of St. Gabriel School. In this regard, student conduct is to be of an exemplary nature. Anything less will be considered a major school violation deserving of appropriate consequences.
SKATEBOARDS/ROLLER BLADES
Due to the high incident of injury, skateboard/rollerblade use is not permitted on school property. These items should be left at home.
BICYCLES
If students choose to ride their bicycles to school, they must dismount the bike once they reach the schoolgrounds, and walk to the bike rack.
SMOKING
The Fort McMurray Catholic Schools are smoke-free facilities. Smoking is prohibited within the school and on school grounds. This regulation also applies to students on school-sponsored activities
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
When regular teachers are absent, their replacements face a particularly difficult task. They are required to present someone else's lessons to a group or groups they are not familiar with. Students are required to perform for substitute teachers in the same manner they do for their regular teachers.
TEXTS AND SUPPLIES
Students are provided with textbooks in each of their core subject areas and complimentary subjects if warranted. Normal wear is expected throughout the year, but if books are lost or damaged beyond normal wear, students will be expected to pay the cost of replacing them. There is an instructional material fee charged for use of these books (Early Entry-Grade 8 - $40.00). Students will be given a list of supplies by each of their subject teachers at the beginning of the school year.
TELEPHONE CALLS/USAGE
The general rule is not to interrupt classes except in emergencies. Students will be called to the office to receive a message at the breaks. Students must request permission from their teacher before using the telephone. The telephone should be used for emergencies only.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Programs of study from Alberta Education shall be followed at each grade level. Particular emphasis will be placed on incorporating Christian values and teaching, and patriotic exercises in daily programs and routines.
The Junior High program will reflect the general goal of providing students with opportunities to experience success in learning and to explore his/her own growing interest and abilities in religious, cultural, academic, and technical subjects. The program is divided into the following categories at the junior high level:
Compulsory Subjects:
Religion Science
Mathematics French (Grade 7 only)
Physical Education Social Studies
Health and Personal Life Skills
Language Arts
Complementary Subjects
CTS Options (Grade 7 & 8)
French Grade 8
Band (Grade 7 & 8)
Complementary subjects are taught twice a week.
The upper elementary program (grades 4-6) will emphasize continuous development of learning skills with reliance on social interaction skills and developing responsibility for ones own behaviour and learning. Instruction will occur in the following areas:
Religion Science
Art Social Studies
Mathematics Music
Language Arts French
Physical Education Health
The primary program (grades 1 - 3) will emphasize readiness skills and basic learning skills. Instruction will occur in the following areas:
Religion Music
Physical Education Art
Science Health
Mathematics Social Studies
Language Arts
The Kindergarten and Early Entry Programs are of a developmental nature relating to the physical, spiritual, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the child.
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STUDENT RECOGNITION PROGRAMS
SUCCESS ASSEMBLIES
Are held once a month. At this time we recognize the students of the month, students showing their true colors, and other student successes are acknowledged. Dates are posted in the monthly Guardian newsletter.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Each month, selected students are nominated for the Student of the Month award. These students have demonstrated exemplary contributions to other students, the class, school, and/or the community. This award is based on demonstration of Christian values and beliefs.
ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL
Students in Grades 4 and above will be placed on the District Honor Roll if they have maintained a minimum average of 80% in each of the four core subjects (Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science), and an average of 70% in each of their complimentary subjects at year end. This is including all three terms and final exams. At the end of the year, if they have fulfilled this criteria, they will receive a District Honor Roll Medallion.
SCHOOL SERVICES
LIBRARY
The library provides curriculum materials and recreational reading for student use. In addition, the library offers a number of specific programs to assist students both in selecting materials for research purposes and in developing skills specific to the library as a learning center. Our library uses the Accelerated Reading Program for grades 3-8 to encourage and promote reading. We also have a "S.M.A.R.T." reading program geared for our kindergarten - gr. 2 classes.
COMPUTER
St. Gabriel classrooms are networked to each other via computers along with being connected to other schools in the district. St. Gabriel School also has a computer lab. All students are given opportunities to integrate computer use and technology with their subjects.
CLASSROOM SUPPORT
St. Gabriel school utilizes a classroom support teacher who assists classroom teachers in identifying student needs and modifying regular programs so that all students are able to be successful. Along with the classroom support teacher the school has a number of teacher aides who work on a one to one or small group basis with students who are experiencing extreme difficulty. The vast majority of all assistance will take place in the regular classroom setting. Where modifications to a student's program are required, parents will be invited to develop an Individual Program Plan with school staff. All classrooms also have FM systems in place.
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