Regulations
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Arrival Procedures
Teachers will be on duty from 9:10 am. There will be no supervision in the school’s playground before 9:10 am and students are not to be left unattended.
Buses arrive by 9:10 at which time students are let off into the schoolyard with the teachers on duty.
During periods of bad weather, students walk directly from the buses through the schoolyard to the back doors of the school and go directly to their classes.
Dismissal Procedures
The dismissal for buses and for student pickup is at 4:00 pm.
During the month of September, children will be taught the dismissal procedure at Franklin Hill.
Students who are picked up regularly will assemble on the side of the building, in the schoolyard, and they will only be allowed to leave once the bell has rang.
Students who go to daycare will assemble in their daycare room immediately after school so that attendance can be taken.
We will not dismiss the buses until all students are accounted for.
Late Arrivals
Lateness has a serious effect on students as the first ten minutes in the morning are a time to prepare and follow a daily routine. Being late often causes students to feel unprepared for the rest of the day and disturbs other students as well. All late students must report directly to the office for a late slip and may have to compensate for missed class time by staying in during morning recess or lunch to complete classroom tasks or assignments.
Parents must accompany thier child(ren) to the front office, inside, when the chid is late.
Early Dismissals
Parents must enter the school to pick up their child(ren) for early dismissal, for appointments or illness. Parents are responsible for recording and signing the early dismissal book located on the table in the office.
Parents must pick up their child(ren) before 12:40 pm or after 1:40 pm. There are no pickups between 12:40 pm and 1:40 pm. The office is closed.
If parents need to pick up their child(ren) before the end of the school day, they must be picked up by 3:30 pm; otherwise, parents must wait to pick up their child(ren) at 4:00 pm, at the designated pickup area outside. If your child attends daycare and you need to pick up your child before the end of the school day, then you must pick up your child before 3:30 pm, at the office.
Any changes to the child’s regular schedule must be made before 2:00 pm, to allow for communication to all parties concerned. It is the parent’s responsibility to relay any changes by calling the office, and the daycare, if the child attends daycare.
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Transportation
The transportation department of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board is responsible for organizing the bus schedule for Franklin Hill.
In late August, parents will be able to access their child’s transportation information (24/7) by clicking on the “Back to School” button on the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board website (www.swlauriersb.qc.ca).
Transportation is provided to students, within their school zone, who are eligible and require bus service on a full-time, regular basis.
A student is eligible if he/she resides more than 800 meters from the school, and is in 4-year-old Pre-K or Kindergarten. For grades one to six, they must reside 1.6 km from the school.
All parents will be able to access their child’s transportation information with just a few clicks. The information will be available on the school board’s website at www.swlauriersb.qc.ca through the ’’Transportation and Back to School’’ icon.
A parent (or designated adult) of 4-year-old Pre-K and Kindergarten students must accompany his/her child to and from the bus. 4-year-old Pre-K and Kindergarten children will be returned to school if a recognized adult is not there to pick them up in the afternoon.
All students are expected to behave properly on the bus, and stay seated while the bus is moving. Students are expected to speak at an appropriate level, and to listen to the instructions of the driver.
If a student chooses to disregard the rules of the bus driver, the student will be suspended from the bus for a duration. Parents will be responsible for bringing the student to and from school.
Consequences for misbehaviour on the bus are given by the bus driver and administered by the school. Consequences for misbehaviour on the bus will lead to discipline on the bus and may include; changing of seats, warning tickets and/or suspension of bus travel privileges.
Please remember that riding the bus is a privilege, which can be revoked for individual students in order to ensure the safety of all students.
NO BUS CHANGES. Parents must make arrangements at their own discretion once the child arrives at home.
Bus safety
The administration of Franklin Hill fully supports the safety and security of all students riding these buses. On the advice of the bus driver the school will not hesitate to follow up on any disciplinary issues that have arisen. Students are warned about the consequences of disturbing others, bullying, and violence.
Note that the school has no control over the routes or the possible delays. Parents should contact the transportation department directly.
The numbers for the bus companies used by Franklin Hill are the following:
Autobus J. Renaud Inc. (450) 258-2789 Bus #26, 67, 68, 75, 80, 83, 89 (83 pm bus only, replaces 26)
(450) 323-6153 Bus# 914
Groupe Séguin Inc (450) 622-7985 Bus #9, 13, 26, & 27
Parking Lot
The school parking lot is for staff use only between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Please park on the street and walk your children to the drop-off/pick-up area.
Do not block the driveways to the parking lot.
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Dress Code - NEW for 2021-2022
Franklin Hill’s new dress code colours are navy blue and white. Students must wear tops that are in those SOLID colours ONLY. Cardigans and sweatshirts worn indoors must also be SOLID white or navy blue. Tank tops or spaghetti straps are not permitted. Shorts and skirts must be knee length. Jeans are never permitted in the school.
Students are expected to wear non-marking, hard-soled shoes in the school. No open toe shoes or sandals, and no flip-flops are acceptable.
Note re: Shoes – Students are never permitted to circulate in the school without shoes on. Therefore, it is a good idea for students to have two pairs of shoes at all time in the school (walking shoes and running shoes). This is a safety issue.
Footwear – Comfortable shoes (no high heels, no flip-flops, and sandals must have a heel strap, closed toed preferred). Students are never permitted to circulate in the school without shoes on. Therefore, it is a good idea for students to have two pairs of shoes at all time in the school (indoor shoes and outdoor shoes). This is a safety and cleanliness issue.
Note: The following will not be permitted: Jeans, caps worn indoors, low cut tops, spaghetti-strap and/or bare back tops, short shorts or short skirts (i.e. more than 3 inches above the knee), visible brand name clothing, clothing with logos, writings or designs, sports pants and jackets indoors.
Lost Clothing
Lost clothing may be found in the large plastic container in the front lobby. Also, ask your children to bring home clothes from their lockers.
Please put your child’s name in/on his or her clothing, and periodically check our Lost and Found.
Every three months, unclaimed clothing will be donated to charity.
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Student Illness
Whenever a child becomes sick or injured, the child will be brought to the office and the parents will be called.
Therefore, please have a current list of telephone numbers and emergency numbers on file with the office.
Medication
Parents are reminded not to send any medication with their child (Aspirin, cough syrup or antibiotics unless accompanied by a doctor’s note explaining the procedure for its use.) The school is not legally permitted to dispense medication without a prescription. Prescriptions must have a label printed by a pharmacist and be in a container. Medication is dispensed only at the office.
Students who are absent for extended periods of time ( 3 days or more) because of illness, must provide a medical note to justify their absence.
Students may only return to school from illness if they are able to follow regular daily routine, i.e. going outside at recess and lunch hour or in cold weather.
Student Absence - Vacations
Family Vacations during School Year
The Governing Board is concerned about the tremendous increase in the frequency of family vacations taken when school is in session.
We strongly agree that vacations are for families to plan quality time away together. We highly encourage you to plan these vacations according to the school year calendar.
REMINDER
• It is the responsibility of the parents to make sure their child keeps up with her/his class lessons.
• The school is not responsible for providing school work to be completed during your child’s absence when vacations are prolonged or taken when school is in session.
• The school is not obliged to redistribute assignments or make up tests.
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Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Our Nutrition Statement
It is broadly accepted that there are strong links between nutrition, health and learning. Sound dietary choices benefit children because they provide the nutrition and energy that help to ensure steady growth as well as a healthy, active and long life. We believe that properly nourished children are better learners who are more capable of focusing on the daily challenges of life at school and at home. It is in this spirit that students are expected to bring snacks and lunches that are healthy, therefore:
Students are expected to have a healthy snack for their morning recess: unprocessed fruit, vegetables, cheese, yogurt and/or unsweetened cereal.
Students are expected to have a balanced lunch which includes a main course (sandwich) etc, a fruit or vegetable and/or dairy with water or juice. A dessert can also be part of a healthy meal at lunchtime.Important!!! Franklin Hill is a Peanut-Free School. Do not send any food which contains peanuts, or has been made alongside peanuts. This includes particularly peanut butter and any other food or snack with peanut particles.
Lunch Hour
Lunch hour is from 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm.
Cafeteria services are provided by our school caterer. Menus will be provided in advance so that parents can order hot meals. The service is optional.
Please note that any issues concerning the catering service, meal choices, student absence, field trips should be addressed directly to the caterer, Le Doral telephone at 514-630-6113; e-mail is info@ledoral.com.
Students who come to school without a lunch will not be given a full catered meal. Parents will be called to bring a lunch.
Students bringing their own lunch are asked to bring them in appropriate containers – well-insulated and properly marked with their name.
Note: Microwaves are not available.
Lunch supervision is provided by lunch supervisors hired by the school. These employees have the safety and security of all students at heart. In return, they deserve the unconditional respect and obedience of all children. Students who show disrespect for the rules or for the supervisor risk a school suspension (see code of conduct).
This applies equally to the playground and the lunch room.
Make lunchtime a pleasant experience
-stay in your assigned seat
-keep your voices down
-clean up after yourself; use the garbage cans
- be quiet during end of lunch dismissal
Lockers
Two children are assigned to each locker. Students are not permitted to put locks on their lockers. Students must keep their lockers neat and tidy (remove food and clothing on a daily basis).
Prohibited Items
The following items are not permitted at school:
• IPODs, or other listening devices
• Cell phones, cameras
• Games such as DS, PSP, etc.
• Dangerous objects (knives, chains studded bracelets, etc.)
• Toys such as trading cards and collectibles
• Chewing Gum
• Other valuablesIn special cases, as arranged with the principal and bus company, some children may bring I-pods or video games on the bus. The items are for use only on the bus and should never be seen at school. The school is not responsible for the loss of these items.
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Franklin Hill House System
Houses were created from the Harry Potter concept. The students voted on different kinds of emblems 4 years ago. All Franklin Hill students are divided into four houses: Beaver, Eagle, Crab and Butterfly. All students are assigned to a house in kindergarten and remain a member of the same house for their school life at Franklin Hill. Siblings are placed in the same house to create tradition and continuity.
STUDENT OF THE TERM
At the end of each term, teachers will choose one student per class for the TERM AWARD, following the chart below.
Students receive a certificate and an invitation to a pizza lunch with the principal.Kindergarten
Term 1: Motor Skills & Physical Education
Term 2: Art
Term 3: Communication in English
Cycle 1
Term 1: Math & Physical Education
Term 2: Language Arts
Term 3:French
Cycle 2-3
Term 1:Math & Physical Education
Term 2:Language Arts and Arts
Term 3:French & Science
End of the Year 1 per class 1 per class 1 per class Athlete of the Year 2 per cycle 2 per cycle 2 per cycle
STUDENT OF THE YEAR
At the end of the year, teachers will choose one outstanding student from their class to receive the END OF YEAR AWARD. The criteria for this award is at the teacher’s discretion; be it achievement, effort, etc.
Students receive a gift basket at a general assembly.FRANKLIN HILL FUN DAYS
As a reward for all students, and to promote school spirit, Fun Days are held 4 times a year. The school is divided into 4 Houses and activities are planned on a rotating schedule.
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR CHART SYSTEM
In compliance with the SWLSB Safe and Caring school policy, we are teaching students how to behave to be part of a thriving learning environment. After preventive positive behavior management practices have been put in place, it is possible that a student receives further disciplinary interventions, such as written warnings and detentions. It is your responsibility to check this section in your child’s agenda on a regular basis to stay up-to-date on how your child is behaving at school. We hope this leads to a more positive and safe learning environment for our students.
Here is how our system works:
1- Preventive Practices:
classroom lessons, classroom rules, school rules, peer modeling.
2- Positive Behaviour Management Practices:
review of expectations, tracking sheets, specific skills development.
3- Progressive Disciplinary Interventions:
warnings, detention, reflection, parent notification, behavior tech intervention, administration intervention.Offenses that do not comply with F.H.E. school rules have been categorized as uncooperative attitude, disruptive behavior, disrespectful towards others. Students may receive a written warning in their agenda. When a detention is given, students will discuss the situation with the teacher and fill out a reflection sheet, to be signed by the parent and returned to school.
Each student will have a blank behaviour chart in his or her agenda. The detention teacher will initialize it. After the 4th offense, students will meet with the behaviour technician and/or the principal.
When meeting with the behavior technician and/or the principal, consequences may include the following:
Detention.
Call to parents.
Meeting with the student and parents at school.
Letter home to parents warning of a possible school suspension.
In-school Suspension.
Out-of-school suspension for one to ten days.
Loss of privileges.The consequences are cumulative regardless of the category of behavior.
If a student showed a deliberate aggressive behaviour, the administration could remove a privilege.
We thank you in advance for your support.
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