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CABOT JUNIOR-SENIOR

HIGH SCHOOL

2014-2015

Barbara Costelo

Principal

Donnie Simms

Vice-Principal

32039 Cabot Trail

Neil’s Harbour, Nova Scotia

B0C 1N0

Telephone: (902) 336-2266

Fax: (902) 336-2525

Email:bcostelo@staff.ednet.ns.ca

School Website: www.cbv.ns.ca/cabot

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SCHEDULE

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Period 1

9:00-

10:00

Period 2

10:00-

11:00

Recess

11:00-

11:30

Period 3

11:30-

12:30

Lunch

12:30-

1:00

Period 4

1:00-2:00

Period 5

2:00-3:00

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School Personnel

Please visit our school website at www.cbv.ns.ca/cabot for an

updated list of school staff and teaching assignments.

School Communication Plan

Cabot Junior-Senior High School is committed to informing

students and parents in order to provide meaningful opportunities

to support school improvement and student learning. If you have

any questions or concerns at any time, please contact the school at

(902)336-2266.

Attendance: It is very important that students attend school on a

regular basis: Please see the CBVRSB Attendance Policy. If

your child is absent due to illness or an appointment, please

contact the office before 9:00am. Students with dental/medical

appointments must get a note from the dental/medical office

verifying the appointment. This must be submitted to the school

secretary upon the student’s return to school. Sign in at the office

if you are late for registration. Arrange to have your homework

and work that was missed brought home to you by a classmate so

that you will return to school prepared. Students who are leaving

early for an appointment should sign out at the office when they

leave. Students who are absent for a test or exam will receive a

zero unless they have a valid excuse (medical).

Homework: Homework is a very important part of student

success. Please visit our school website at www.cbv.ns.ca/cabot

for daily homework assignments.

Student Handbook: All students are provided with a student

handbook in September. This handbook contains the school code

of conduct, and school policies and procedures.

Teacher Communication Plan: Each teacher will, at the

beginning of a course, give students a plan that outlines student

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responsibilities, curriculum outcomes, assessment, and

communication process. Teachers will contact parents if there is a

concern with classroom discipline and/or school work.

Meet and Greet: This meeting will be held early in September

for students and parents so they can meet the teachers and support

staff and ask questions about the school.

Grade 9 Parent Meetings: This meeting will be held in the

spring to inform parents about high school and graduation

requirements.

Grade 6 Parent Meeting: This meeting will be held in the

spring prior to the grade 6 orientation day at Cabot. Parents will

have the opportunity to tour the school and meet the staff.

Reporting Periods:

Senior high students have two semesters per year. There are two

terms per semester and a final exam in most subjects. Junior high

students have three terms per year. Grade nines write exams in

January and June. Report cards will be issued after each

reporting period and sent home with students. Dates for terms,

report cards, parent-teacher meetings, and exams will be sent

home on a monthly calendar of events and also posted on the

school website. Parents are encouraged to attend parent-teacher

meetings and contact the school whenever they would like to

check on their child’s progress. Students who require adaptations

to achieve course outcomes will receive written documentation

when reports cards are issued. Parents should then come to

parent-teacher meetings to discuss the adaptations with teachers.

Parents of students on an IPP (Individual Program Plan) will meet

with the school’s Program Planning Team to develop and/or

review an IPP for their child.

Guidance: The school has a guidance counselor available to

students. The counselor will communicate directly with the

parent of the child involved when necessary.

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Publications: The school will publish, and send home with the

students, a monthly calendar of upcoming events. The school

also publishes reports about past events which are posted on our

school’s website.

Cancellations: School cancellations will be broadcast on local

radio stations. When school is cancelled, all extra-curricular

activities, community activities, and night classes scheduled for

the same day are also cancelled. We are on a 4-day cycle. If

school is canceled on day 3, for example, it will be day 4 when

we return.

Advisory Council: Cabot High School Advisory Council meets

on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:15 p.m. at Cabot in

September, October, November, January, March and June. All

meetings are open to the public.

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board and Nova

Scotia Department of Education: Parents are invited to learn

more about their child’s education by visiting the Board web site

at www.cbv.ns.ca and the Department web site at

www.ednet.ns.ca

Mission Statement

Cabot Junior-Senior High School is committed to educating

students to be respectful, responsible, continuous learners who

contribute to society and who value education, family,

community, citizenship, and life itself by providing a safe and

caring learning environment that encourages independent

thinking, happiness and self-worth.

Belief Statements

In order for teaching to be successful we believe...

*A safe and comfortable learning environment is necessary.

*Guidelines for classroom conduct must be followed.

*Respect must be shown for students, staff, and school property.

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*Teachers should be knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and good

communicators.

*Teachers should, in advance, explain course content and

evaluation to students.

*Teachers should be aware of students’ abilities.

*A variety of teaching styles is necessary.

*Teachers should relate course content to real-life experiences.

*Teachers should be consistent and accountable.

In order for learning to be successful we believe...

*Students must feel safe and comfortable.

*Attendance is very important.

*Students should be responsible and accountable for their actions.

*Students should be prepared and willing to participate in

learning activities.

*Students must have access to learning resources.

*Parents must support the learning process by monitoring student

progress, attendance, preparedness, and behavior.

CABOT JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CODE OF CONDUCT

The following code outlines our school’s standards of behavior

for students, discipline procedures, and school policies and

information, which promote a safe and productive learning

environment. It is each student’s responsibility to follow the

standards of behavior. In cases where a student’s behavior is

identified as disruptive or severely disruptive as described in the

Nova Scotia School Code of Conduct appropriate consequences

will be initiated.

For more information please go to our website to learn about

PEBS- Positive Effective Behavior Systems.

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I. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR FOR STUDENTS

PREPAREDNESS AND PARTICIPATION

-Come to class on time and be prepared to learn with books,

paper, pens and pencils. Have homework and assignments

completed. Participate in learning activities.

BEHAVIOR

- Respect school property, including the building, school

grounds, books, desks, lockers, etc.

-Respect school personnel, including teachers, support staff and

volunteers.

-Behave in an appropriate manner, be respectful and courteous to

others.

II. DISCIPLINE

A variety of methods are used to promote proper behavior from

students who disrupt a safe and comfortable school atmosphere.

For example: parental contact, counseling, detention, in-school

suspension and suspension.

The correction measures used by classroom teachers for minor

discipline problems within the classroom vary with circumstances.

Usually a reprimand, an interview with the student, and/or parent

contact by the teacher is sufficient. More serious problems are

referred to administration for action.

Every effort is made to counsel students and parents so that drastic

measures such as suspension or expulsion will not be necessary.

However, occasions do arise when it is felt that such action is in

the best interest of all. Conduct unbecoming of a student in the

academic or extra-curricular phases of school life could result in

suspension.

Disruptive Behavior (minor offenses)

Minor offenses such as disruption in class, being late for class,

failure to participate or be prepared for class, skipping, etc. will be

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handled on the spot, and at the teacher’s discretion. Teachers

should make home contact when minor offenses are frequent and

a student/teacher/parent/administration conference may be

required.

Frequent offenses could result in privileges being suspended,

such as not being allowed to attend school dances or extra-

curricular activities. If such behavior persists more than

three times a student may be suspended for failing to comply

with school rules.

Severely Disruptive Behavior

This type of behavior impacts on a school climate and must be

dealt with immediately. This type of behavior has school

suspension as an immediate consequence. Suspensions will be

out of school and could be up to five days, or longer with Board

approval.

Examples of severely disruptive behavior:

-fighting

-physical violence

-abusive or threatening language, bullying

-possession or consumption of drugs/alcohol

-damaging school property, vandalism

-defiance and disrespect for authority

-tampering with fire or safety equipment

-possession of any form of weapon on school property

-racial and/or discriminatory misconduct

III. SCHOOL POLICIES AND INFORMATION

SCHOOL VISITORS

All persons visiting Cabot, for whatever reason, are required to

check in at the office immediately upon arrival.

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Anaphylaxis and Cabot Jr./Sr. High School

Protecting our Students and Staff

There are students and staff who attend our school who have

anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe sensitivity to certain

substances which can trigger an allergic reaction causing a severe

breathing emergency. Death can occur within minutes of

ingestion of the allergen.

Things that can trigger anaphylactic shock and that are dangerous

to certain students and staff are as follows: scented

products/chemicals, peanuts, peanut products, nuts, nut products,

shellfish, bee stings, wasp stings, latex, and some medications.

Allergens must be ingested to cause a reaction. This means that

they must enter the body through the skin such as by stings, or by

eating. However, some allergens are extremely dangerous

because they are airborne, and can enter the body through

breathing.

NOT SAFE!

Peanuts and peanut products, nuts and nut products, scented

products and chemicals, and shellfish can trigger severe

allergic reactions. These products are not to be in the school.

Alert school staff if you are aware that they are here.

CBVRSB Attendance Policy (pilot)

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board is

committed to the full implementation of sections 24-26, 38

and 116 of the Nova Scotia Education Act which clearly

defines student attendance as a responsibility that is shared

among parents/guardians, students, teachers, principals, and

the school board.

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Under this pilot a high school student may lose eligibility to

be granted credit for a course if he/she is not present for at

least 80% of the course. At each of a series of stages there

must be documented evidence of individual interventions,

aligned with the principles of Positive and Effective

Behavioral Supports (PEBS),that support student engagement,

attendance, and academic success. These interventions must

take into account the personal, social, and cultural/racial

experiences which impact student connection and engagement

with school.

The loss of eligibility to be granted credit for a course cannot

be pursued without evidence of documentation.

1. If a student accumulates five (5) absences the teacher will

contact the parents/guardians. Teacher contact with

parents/guardians may take the form of a phone call, phone

message, or a letter mailed to the home.

2. If a student accumulates eight (8) absences, the teacher will

directly contact the parent/guardian by means of a phone

call.

3. If a student accumulates ten (10) absences, there will be a

meeting of parents/guardians, or an adult advocate,

administration, and student to explore the possibility of

creating an attendance contract with the student.

4. If a student accumulates fourteen (14) absences, a

registered letter will be sent indicating there is a danger of

the student not qualifying for the credit and outlining what

must happen to prevent this consequence, and indicating

the appeal procedure that is in place.

An excused absence is one approved by the student’s parent or

guardian. These absences will still contribute to the maximum of

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sixteen (16) absences which can cause the loss of eligibility for the

course credit.

There are several circumstances for which a student will be

marked absent from a course due to special circumstances.

These include:

student has a documented acute or chronic medical

condition or specialist appointments; student is absent

due to a verifiable religious observance;

student is absent due to a death in the immediate (as

determined in particular cultural contexts) family;

student is absent as a result of participation in

educational opportunity or special activity as deemed

appropriate by school administration;

student is absent as a direct result of legal obligations

which are supported by court subpoenas or

appropriate documentation.

Such absences shall not be used in the calculation of the 20%

threshold.

DRESS CODE

The general rule for clothing at school is that is should be

reasonable, appropriate and in good taste. The school dress

code applies to all school functions.

Standards and fashions in clothing change; however, the working

guidelines for the school are the following:

- Reasonable covering for the body means that students are

expected to wear apparel acceptable to the standards of public

decency.

-See through type clothing is not permitted.

-Outside clothes, like hats, coats, and boots are not appropriate

for inside wear.

-Good taste, while most difficult to determine, means that

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offensive or bizarre clothing or messages should not be worn to

school.

-Students participating in physical education classes are required

to wear appropriate gym clothing as directed by the gym teacher.

-No tank tops, spaghetti straps, cut-off tops, backless or shoulder

less tops, or short shorts/skirts.

Teachers will help you interpret these guidelines in consultation

with your parents and school administration, should you have any

difficulty.

SCHOOL DANCES

School dances are open to Cabot students only.

Once inside, students are not permitted to leave the dance. Any

student leaving the dance early is to leave the school grounds

immediately. Students who do not follow this guideline may be

suspended from future dances at Cabot. Outside clothes, like

coats and hats are left at the coat check counter. Dances are

chaperoned by school staff. The RCMP are notified in advance

when a dance is being held and participate in keeping our school

safe. Dances are usually held on a Thursday night from 7pm-

10pm. Students must sign up for the dance during 5th class on the

day of the dance. Students who are absent for the day due to

medical appointments must have their parents call the office for

permission to attend the dance. Dances are non-smoking,

drug/alcohol free. Violators will be suspended from dances

and will receive a suspension from school. Inappropriate

behavior (e.g. language, fighting, etc.) will be dealt with

similarly.

FUND RAISING

All fund raisers must be pre-approved by the principal and a

financial statement must be submitted at the completion of the

fund raiser. This rule applies to all school-based groups: sports

teams, year book, graduation, tour groups, special trips, etc.

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FIRE ALARM

A fire alarm bell is always assumed to signal an emergency;

therefore, all people in the building must vacate immediately by

the designated exits and follow teachers’ instructions. Teachers

should have class lists with them to ensure that all students have

vacated the building. Misuse of the fire alarm system is a

criminal offense. The RCMP will be contacted and an

automatic 5-day suspension will be initiated.

NO SMOKING POLICY

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board has a no

smoking policy for all schools. Students who smoke on school

property will be suspended. Students who leave school property

to smoke must have a signed permission form from their parents.

PHOTOCOPIES

Copies are .25 each.

COMPUTER USE

-Computers are for educational use.

-No food or drinks in the classrooms.

-Facebook and chat rooms are not permitted.

-Students must be supervised by a teacher when they are using

computers.

-Damage of computers as a result of misuse will not be tolerated.

-Use of computers for accessing, producing or distributing hate

literature, pornography, or inappropriate material will result in

disciplinary action.

-No instant messaging through Novell, Yahoo, MSN, etc.

-You must ask your teacher for permission to print something and

obtain paper from them.

-Students and staff should save work on their own flash drive, or

if they are logged in to our Novell server they can save work on

the F drive: under the USERS folder.

-If a computer is not working properly report it to your teacher. -

All students should have Ednet accounts for e-mail and should

remember their passwords.

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STUDY CLASS

Students are expected to report to study class for all of their study

periods. At the beginning of each study period students may

obtain permission from the supervising teacher to use the library.

Students are to remain in the study class or the library for the

entire period. Only grade 12 students are permitted to take a

study class (one per grade 12 year).

VEHICLES

Students should take the bus to school. However, if a parent

permits their child to take a vehicle to school, they should not

transport other students.

LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS

Students are not permitted to leave the school grounds during

school hours. Exceptions will be made only with prior approval

of the principal where permission is given by parents.

STUDENT INSURANCE

All students are covered under the SIP School Insurance Program

(free of charge). Please go to www.sip.ca for more information.

All parents, and especially parents with students who are

involved in school sport are encouraged to purchase the SIP Gold

Plan for the very reasonable fee of $13.50 for a school year. This

provides 24/7 coverage for your child.

CABOT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SPORTS POLICY

Student Commitment

The teachers and administration of Cabot Junior Senior

High School are committed to a strong athletic program

which supports the academic and athletic excellence of our

students. Please remember that our coaches are volunteers

who want to enrich the school life of our athletes. Being a

junior-senior high school, we have a variety of teams at

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different levels. Junior high sports have more of an emphasis

on fair playing time. Senior high teams represent the school

at the provincial level and there is a higher degree of

emphasis on competition. Players are not guaranteed playing

time as differences in ability are recognized.

Academic Commitment: Student athletes are expected to be

positive role models in our school and communities. Student

athletes must take all courses seriously and work to the best of

their academic ability. Students are responsible for any work

missed while they are away on games, and are expected to come

prepared to their next class, after missing a class due to sports.

Students will be given an opportunity to rewrite tests if missed

due to sports. Assignments due on a specific date should be

passed in before leaving the school for a sports event. Lack of

academic effort may lead to suspension from a team. Any

course failures may lead to suspension or removal from

sports teams. This decision will be made by the principal in

consultation with teachers and the NSSAF school coordinator.

Discipline: Student athletes who have discipline issues at school

may be suspended from a team or specific sports events. This

decision will be made by the principal in consultation with the

coach. Students who are suspended from school for any reason

are not permitted to attend any team activities from the time of

the incident until the end of the suspension. Foul language and

poor attitude will not be tolerated. Missed practices and games

may result in loss of playing time in a game situation. Note that

the school dress code applies to students when they are away on

trips representing the school.

Any student who misses school or skips classes will not be able to

participate in any team activities for that day. Poor attendance

without valid excuses is a discipline issue. Student athletes

should be role models and promote healthy lifestyles.

Drugs and Alcohol: Use of these substances on school property

or at school sanctioned events will result in suspension from

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school teams as well as a five-day suspension from school.

Fund Raising: Fund raising is a team effort and everyone is

expected to do his/her share. A sports fee of $20.00 per student

must also be paid to the coach for each sport that they play. A

gas fee also may also be requested to be paid to the driver for a

sports event not hosted by Cabot. Students should also pack a

lunch or bring money for meals while away on games. All fund

raising must be pre-approved by the principal.

School Cancellation: Cancellation of school means a

cancellation of practices or games.

Tryouts: Tryouts will be advertised during morning

announcements and on the school website. Teams will be chosen

in as fair a manner as possible. The coach determines who will

play on their team.

Athletic Awards: A celebration will be held in May to recognize

student participation and excellence in our sports programs.

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board Permission Slip

for School-Sponsored Activity Forms must be completed by

students and given to their coach.

In all matters related to school sports the decision of the

principal is final. Parents having issues with coaches,

referees, players are to contact the principal.

Coaches Commitment

Coaches must be approved by the principal and have criminal

record and child abuse registry checks completed.

Gym time will be set by the NSSAF coordinator for the school.

Coaches are responsible for collecting, and submitting to the

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NSSAF coordinator for the school, each team member’s athletic

fee and the CBVRSB Permission Slip for School-Sponsored

Activity. The coach should make copies of the permission slips

and take them to all sports events. All student athletic fees will

go into the Sports Fund and will be used for NSSAF fees, Sports

Awards Night, provincial tournament fees, gymnasium and

equipment upkeep.

The coach is responsible for supervising team members during

the time which they are away from the school/home for sports.

The school dress code applies to students when they are away on

trips representing the school.

All coaches should be familiar with the NSSAF (Nova Scotia

School Athletic Federation Handbook and are required to follow

the rules and regulations therein. This document is available on-

line; the school also has copies.

Coaches must secure officials for all home games.

Coaches must secure drives for all away games. Drivers must be

25 years of age and meet the requirements stated on Form J of the

Motor Carrier Act. All drivers must also complete this form.

Coaches must notify the school secretary before 9:00 a.m. when

students will be traveling. Give the names of the drivers (and the

students who will be traveling with them) and the time of

departure. The secretary will put these names on the absentee

sheet for that day.

Coaches are asked to notify the school as early as possible when a

practice or game is canceled. All arrangements for, and

cancellations of, games or practices must go through the NSSAF

coordinator for the school, and will be updated daily on the

school website.

Any incident that breeches this school’s Sports Policy or the

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NSSAF Code of Ethics governing behavior of student athletes

and/or coaches must be reported to the principal in writing as

soon as possible following the incident.

All fund raising initiatives must be approved in advance by the

office.

Coaches are responsible for team fund raising. All fundraising

(including requests for donations from businesses and

government) must be approved by the principal (see Fundraising

Form). All funds raised and receipts for expenditures must be

submitted to the NSSAF coordinator for the school.

All injuries at games or practices must be reported in writing to

the principal as soon as possible.

Coaches are responsible for distribution and collection of

uniforms at the beginning and end of the season. Uniforms

should be returned to the school and students must pay for

missing uniforms.

Consumption of alcohol or non-prescription drugs is strictly

prohibited before, during or after a competition.

Coaches should maintain high academic standards for all team

members.

Coaches are expected to be positive role models for athletes,

using appropriate language and comportment.

Cabot Junior Senior High School encourages fair and reasonable

playing time for all participants.

Gym Rules

A responsible adult must be present in the gym to

supervise students at all times.

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Foul language or disrespectful behavior by students,

spectators, coaches or officials will not be tolerated

No food or drinks are permitted in the gym

No outdoor footwear permitted in the gym

The gym office is off limits during practice time.

All equipment used during practices and games must be

returned to where it was found. Any damaged equipment

must be reported immediately to the NSSAF coordinator

for the school.

Students waiting for the gym for practice are not

permitted to wander the school and must wait outside the

gym and be supervised by a responsible adult.

NSSAF CODE OF ETHICS

It is the duty of all concerned with School athletics:

1) To encourage and promote friendly relationship and good

sportsmanship throughout each school by requiring courtesy

and proper decorum at all times.

2) To encourage and promote positive race relations, cross

cultural understanding and human rights with respect to race,

culture, ethnicity, gender, ability, lifestyle, diversity and

religion.

3) To insist upon implicit compliance with all rules and

regulations of the Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation.

4) To secure approved officials for all contests.

5) To recognize that good sportsmanship is as important as

victory, by approving and applauding good team play,

individual skill, and outstanding examples of sportsmanship

and fair play exhibited by either team.

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6) To take special care to treat visiting teams and officials as

guests, extending to them every courtesy.

7) To be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.

8) To respect the judgment and integrity of referees, judges and

other officials, realizing that their decisions are based upon

game conditions as they observed them.

9) To identify any member school which may be suspected of

recruiting student athletes from other schools for the purpose

of participating in their interscholastic program?

Recruiting is considered to be contact by a coach or other

school representative intended to influence a student to attend

a school for the purpose of athletics other than the school

he/she would normally attend.

Contact is permissible only after the student’s enrolment in

the school is approved by School Board Authorities.

Recruiting is a serious breach of the Code of Ethics and as

such should be brought to the attention of the Board of

Governors through the Executive Director. Individuals found

to be involved in recruiting shall be liable for suspension.

10) To educate student-athletes concerning the dangers and ethical

violations of the use of performance enhancing drugs.

Individuals found to be involved with using performance

enhancing drugs shall be liable for suspension.

11) To promote fair and equitable competition in all contests and

to recognize the educational need to control games involving

teams that are over-matched by employing strategies to limit

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the negative experience of lopsided contests.

12) All NSSAF activities are to be tobacco free for all players,

coaches, parents, officials and spectators.

The athlete, in addition should:

1) Play hard and to the limit of his/her ability, regardless of

discouragement. The true athlete does not give up, nor quarrel,

cheat, bet or ‘play to the grandstand’.

2) Maintain a high degree of physical fitness by observing team

and training rules conscientiously.

3) Abstain from the use of performance enhancing drugs.

4) Play for the love of the game.

5) Set a high standard of personal cleanliness and appearance.

6) Demonstrate respect for the diversity among participants as it

relates to race relations, cross cultural understanding and

human rights.

7) Demonstrate qualities of fair play in contests involving

teams/individuals that are over-matched.

The coach, in addition, should:

1) Maintain self–control at all times, accepting adverse decisions

without public display of emotions, or of dissatisfaction with

the officials.

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2) Employ accepted educational methods in coaching, giving all

players an opportunity to use and develop initiative, leadership

and judgment.

3) Take a strong stand against profanity, abusive language,

gambling and similar violations of a true sportsman’s code.

4) Pay close attention to the physical condition and well–being of

all players, refusing to jeopardize the health of any individual

for the sake of improving the team’s chance to win.

5) Promote and demonstrate respect for the diversity among

participants as it relates to race relations, cross cultural

understanding and human rights.

6) Recognize contests that become non-competitive and use the

opportunity to promote fair play, provide additional game

time for less skilled athletes and promote the ideal of

‘Education through Sport’. Participation in school sport

should be enjoyable and fulfilling. Student-athletes should be

assured of experiencing competitive educational opportunities

through meaningful playing time.

“The true sportsperson is always a gentleman/lady. He/she

plays fair; is clean of body, mind and soul and is courteous to

friend and foe. He/she meets victory without boasting, defeat

without bitterness, and all life with a smile. He/she loves his/her

friend, his/her country and his/her God.”

There is no place in school athletics before, during or after

competitions for the use of drugs or alcohol of any kind. Any

use of drugs or alcohol that can be directly associated with any

school athletic event must be reported to the Regional Director.

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The Regional Director shall make a full report to the Executive

director who shall take whatever appropriate action is

necessary.

This would certainly include any post game celebrations at the

site of the event or travelling home from the event.

The Principal shall investigate and report in writing to the

Regional Director and/or Executive Director breeches of the

Code of Ethics and/or Regulations governing behaviour of

student–athletes and/or coaches of the school for which he/she

is responsible.

Violations of the Code of Ethics may lead to disciplinary action

up to and including suspensions.

LOCKERS

The use of a locker, complete with a combination lock, is

included in your student fee. You will be given your locker

number by your home room teacher. We reserve the right to

inspect your locker without further notice. Only locks belonging

to the school are to be used. If a lock is damaged or lost during

the year, it must be replaced immediately at a cost of six dollars

($6.00).The school does not accept responsibility for articles

stolen from lockers. Students are required to keep their

lockers locked at all times. Lockers should not be shared.

TELEPHONES

The telephones in the office are for business use and may be used

by a student only with permission from a member of the staff for

a valid reason. A pay phone is available in the front lobby for

student’s use and should only be used during a student’s free time

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(before 9am, recess, lunch). Messages for students will be

relayed at the discretion of school personnel. Students should

not be out of class to use the phone. Cell phones are not

permitted for use in the school except in front foyer.

STUDENT SOUND SYSTEMS

Personal sound systems may be used only before school, at

recess, or at noon. A sound system may not be used when class is

in progress, or at any time in the library. For the convenience of

others, only earphones, rather than external speakers, are

permitted. Considering the valuable nature of these items and the

danger of theft, it is advisable to leave them at home.

CAMERAS

Cameras are not permitted in school other than for use at special

occasions and by student council and yearbook committees.

BUSES

All students are to follow the rules and regulations while

traveling to and from school on the bus. Bus passes may be

obtained at the office during a student’s recess or dinner hour.

Passes will be provided only if there is room on the bus for

additional students. A note or telephone call from a parent is

required.

CAFETERIA

Students should clean their tray and tables and put waste in

containers provided.

LIBRARY

The library is a place for quiet study or reading. Food, beverages,

or student sound systems are not permitted in the library. Books

may be borrowed for two week periods. All materials borrowed

are to be checked out at the desk. Encyclopedias and reference

material must be used in the library. Students with overdue books

will lose computer privileges. Students who lose books must pay

for them.

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COURSES AND EVALUATION

Teachers will give all students a communication plan with

evaluation procedures during the first two weeks of instruction.

Deadlines to drop high school courses will be announced.

Students must have parental consent to drop a course. See the

guidance counselor for proper procedure and form. Any course

dropped after this date will appear on your final transcript.

Students are also reminded that if they are dropping a course to

transfer to another course they are responsible for catching up on

the work they missed. Teachers use a variety of projects,

assignments and tests to evaluate students. Senior high and grade

9 students have exams in January and June.

TEXT BOOKS

Textbooks are numbered and issued by the subject teachers.

Students are responsible for these books. Students will have to

pay for books that are not returned or damaged.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

High school:

Honors recognition goes to students with an average of 85% or

higher by averaging English and the top 4 subjects (using

semester 1 marks and term 1 marks of semester 2). At the

banquet you will receive a certificate and a gold Cabot pin.

Grade 9:

Honors 85% or higher (Gold Pin)

Distinction 80%- 84.4% (Silver Pin)

Based on term two marks and includes an exam valued at 15% of

term two. (Term two marks are cumulative)

Grade 7&8:

Honors (G.P.A. of 3.40) (Gold Pin)

Distinction (G.P.A. of 3.20 to 3.39) (Silver Pin)

ILLNESS AND INJURY

In the case of illness or other emergency at school, the student must

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inform the office. A responsible adult will be contacted and

transportation arrangements made. Anyone who comes to school to

pick up a student during the school day, before afternoon dismissal,

is expected to come to the school office. In the case of serious

illness or injury students will be transported to the hospital by

ambulance as per Board policy.

STUDENT COUNCIL

The student council is a group of students who represent the

entire student body. This group is formed in early September.

The student council coordinates student activities, organizes fund

raising ventures, and in general, looks after student interests

through committees under the supervision of a staff advisor.

There will be a junior and senior representative of the student

council who will be on the School Advisory Council.

STUDENT FEE

There is a student fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) which pays for

the following:

- student handbook

- foolscap for exams in January and June

- locker rental

- lock rental (return locks to the homeroom teacher in June)

- student ID card

- computer use, paper, disks, ink

A family rate will be available for those families having more

than one child at Cabot. The fee for each additional child will be

ten dollars ($10.00).

LOST AND FOUND

Students should report lost and found items to the office as soon

as possible. A depot for found items is located in the office area.

The school cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged

articles.

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SCENT AWARENESS

Some school staff and students have severe allergies to scented

products. Please limit the use of scented products. Misuse of

scented products will be dealt with a discipline issue.

Nova Scotia Graduation Requirements

· 18 credits are required to graduate

· 13 of these are compulsory

· 3 English Language Arts (one at each grade level)

· 2 Mathematics (from two different grade levels)

· 2 Sciences ( Science 10 credit and 1 other )

· 1 Canadian History course

· 1 Global Studies ( Global History 12)

· 1 Physical Education (Phys Ed 10, Physically Active Living 11)

· 1 Fine Arts (Art, Drama, Music)

· 2 other credits from Technology, Mathematics or Science

· No more than 7 of the 18 credits may be from courses coded as

Grade 10 and at least 5 must be from courses coded as Grade 12.

· Only one credit will be given for a course in the same subject

at the same grade level, although both will show on the

student transcript. For example, if a student completes English

Communications 12 and English 12, it will only count as one

credit toward the 18 credits required for graduation.

Exceptions to this include Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12.

Please go to the guidance section on our website for more

details on course offerings

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Cabot Junior-Senior High School’s Drug and Alcohol Policy

focuses on prevention and education. School staff have been

advised to report any suspicions, evidence, and/or proof of drug

and alcohol abuse to school administration.

Education:

Each year, students should have exposure to current

presentations on drug and alcohol issues from outside agencies

such as Addiction Services, health care professionals, law

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enforcement agencies, etc. As needed, parent information

sessions will also be offered. On a regular basis, relevant

drug/alcohol education will be implemented into the curriculum

with Healthy Living, Biology, Science, Law, and Sociology

courses. School personnel will also support extra-curricular

activities to promote healthy lifestyles. The school will also

work with the two elementary feeder schools through the

guidance counselor to educate younger students on the dangers

of drug and alcohol abuse.

Consequences:

Consequences for students who abuse drugs/alcohol on school

property, or at school sanctioned events will be consistent:

First time under the influence or simple possession of drugs/

alcohol will constitute a five day out-of-school suspension.

School staff will intervene immediately with the student and

report the incident to an administrator. Medical attention will be

sought if deemed necessary. The student’s parents will be

contacted. Information regarding the offense will be shared with

the RCMP. The school will make best efforts to inform the

student about work and assignments during the time of the

suspension. Upon returning to school the student will meet with

the Youth Health Centre nurse for assessment and counseling.

Referral to appropriate counselors, and or agencies will be made

if necessary. If the student commits a second offense the school

will seek a suspension in excess of five days.

Any possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking or

possession of alcohol for the purpose of supplying it to minors

will involve immediate contact with the RCMP and the matter

will be dealt with by them. Students will receive an automatic

five day out-of-school suspension and the school will seek a

suspension in excess of five days. If the student commits a

second offense in this category the school will seek expulsion

from the school for the remainder of the school year.

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Drug Awareness Committee members include the School

Advisory Council members as well as the school guidance

counselor.

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