st. joseph’s morrow park
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St. Joseph’s Morrow Park
Catholic Secondary School
ST. JOSEPH’S MORROW PARK Catholic Secondary School
3379 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Principal: Patricia Coburn Vice Principals: Teresa Garisto Main Office: (416) 393-5516 Attendance: (416) 393-5680 Student Services: (416) 393-5679 Fax: (416) 397-6141 Web Address www.tcdsb.org/stjosephmorrowpark
MISSION STATEMENT
As a Catholic school, we continue the tradition of a Christ-centered community inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph, fostering in students academic excellence the desire for lifelong learning and personal growth, while inspiring them to be respectful, just and socially responsible citizens of the world.
School History and Tradition
St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School is a school for young women founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto. The Congregation was founded in LePuy, France, in the year 1648 by a French Jesuit named Jean-Pierre Medaille.
From the beginning, the community was active in the care of orphans, the sick and in the education of the young. The Sisters of St. Joseph arrived in Toronto in 1851 and since that time have made an impressive contribution to Catholic education in Toronto. St. Joseph's Morrow Park came about as a result of the relocation and expansion of St. Joseph's located at Bay and Wellesley. The new Motherhouse was built in Willowdale a property given to the congregation by Frederick Morrow, after whom it is named along with the name of the patron saint of the congregation. Both a day school and boarding school were part of the campus. In September 1960, St. Jo-seph's Morrow Park opened with an enrollment of 147 girls and a staff of nine sisters and one lay teacher.
Today the school is operated by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. It is organized on a semester system. The SJMP student uniform consists of the MacKinnon plaid kilt, black slacks, green vest/pullover, white blouse, hunter green or black socks/leotards and black shoes.
CLASS SCHEDULES
Warning Bell 8:25
1 8:33 – 09:50
2 9:54 – 11:09
Lunch 1 11:13 – 11:53
3a 11:53 – 1:13
3b 11:13 – 11:53
Lunch 2 11:53 – 12:33
12:33 – 1:13
3c 11:13 – 12:33
Lunch 3 12:33 – 1:13
4 1:18 – 2:33
Regular Schedule
Warning Bell 8:25
CS 8:33 – 09:55
1 10:00 – 10:50
2 10:53 - 11:43
Lunch 1 11:43 – 12:23
3a 12:23 – 1:43
3b 11:43 – 12:23
Lunch 2 12:23 – 1:03
3b 1:03 – 1:43
3c 11:43 – 1:03
Lunch 3 1:03 – 1:43
4 1:43 – 2:33
Curriculum Support
Warning Bell 08:25
1 8:33 – 09:27
Mass 9:32 – 10:47
2 10:47 – 11:40
Lunch 1 11:40 – 12:20
3a 12:20 – 1:40
3b 11:40 – 12:20
Lunch 2 12:20 – 1:00
1:00 – 1:40
3c 11:40 – 1:00
Lunch 3 1:00 – 1:40
4 1:40 – 2:33
Mass/Assembly
Welcome back Staff and Students. I hope you enjoyed your summer break and feel as excited as I am to begin the 2015 – 2016 school year. For those of you who are new to the St. Joseph’s Morrow Park community, I hope you settle in
well to your new “home” and take advantage of the warm and welcoming people who make up this great school. For those of you who are returning to SJMP, I hope you take every opportunity to make this year an especially memorable one and do what you can to help our new students feel com-fortable. Since the St. Joseph’s Sisters opened the doors to this school in September 1960, young girls have had the privilege of be-ing educated in a Catholic environment that strives to form strong, confident, and independent women who are well-equipped to continue their education in any path of their choice. We are grateful to the St. Joseph’s Sisters who be-gan this tradition and the dedicated staff who continue this well-established practise. I challenge all of you to get involved in the many and varied ministries that are offered at the school and to take advantage of the support offered from our caring staff. Getting in-volved and making use of the resources available to you will help you make this school year one that you can be proud of. On behalf of Ms. Garisto and the entire SJMP staff, I wish
you a most successful year.
Ms. P. Coburn Principal
Staff 2016-2017
Administration: Principal: Patricia Coburn Vice Principal: Teresa Garisto Faculty: Mouchantaf, Rana Birkett, Cheryl O’Brien, Piera Cheng, Thomas Paterna, Michael Corvetti-Prez, Christine Pezzutti, Gabriella Damiano, Joanne Podbielska, Anna Rajic, Mary DiBenedetto, Fulvio Ramajo, Rachel Doyle, Michael Saunders, Andrea Greco, Maria Scarsella, Rosemary Kunanec, Cindy Slipetz, Carol Lacaria, Anne Marie Tartaglia, Matthew Verre, Frank Lopreiato, Joanne Zefkich, Millie McCormick, Frances Mera, Rodica Mihalek, Mary Mori, Monica Support Staff: Secretarial Staff: Educational Assistants: Capuano-Mantenuto, Mary Scotchburn, Rosemary Tam, Margaret Tomei, Pina Child and Youth Worker: Student Supervisors: Venturin, Michelle Hatos, Joli Rodrigo, Ricardo Caretaking Staff: Alveza, Gilfred (Head) Malcolm, Damean Vona, Maurizio
September 2016
Virtue of the month:
“HOSPITALITY”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
4 5
Labour Day
6
First Day of
Classes
7
Cafeteria
Service
Begins
8
Grade
Assemblies
9
10
11 12
Retreat
Leaders
Training
(Period 3)
13
Yearbook
Photos
14
Grade 9
1/2 Day
Retreat
with Mass
15
Camp Robin
Hood
16 17
18 19 20
Curriculum
Support
Schedule-
10:00 am
start
21
22 23
University
Fair
24
University
Fair
25
University
Fair
26
Spirit Week
27
Spirit Week
CSPC AGM
28
Spirit Week
SJMP College &
University
Fair—all
lunches
29
Spirit Week
Terry Fox
Run
30
Spirit Week
Civvies Day
Opening
Assembly
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Mission/Vision Statement
Our Mission
In a school community formed by Catholic beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to educate students to their full potential by providing: leadership in the shared responsibility for education that exists among the school, the
student, the family, the parish and the community a safe and welcoming learning environment that is an example of Christian community role models of Gospel values and Catholic doctrines, teachings and beliefs guidance in what students need to learn instruction in the learning process itself religious, academic instruction integration of Catholic, Christian beliefs into the total learning experience feedback on the student’s proficiency and progress Vision of Our Students We envision students who: are formed in the Catholic faith pursue academic excellence apply Christian values to life’s opportunities, challenges and choices display self-esteem and self respect strive to be the best they can be demonstrate skills for developing and maintaining personal and family wellness demonstrate global perspective and community responsibility demonstrate relevant knowledge and ability
Vision of TCDSB
To provide students with the qualities they will require, our Vision of the TCDSB is a
school system that:
is Christ-centered is student-focused demonstrates a clear sense of purpose is visibly and demonstrably Catholic reflects empowering leadership
October 2016
Virtue of the month:
“GRATITUDE”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
2 3 4
Thanksgiving Day
Mass 9:45 a.m.
5
World
Teacher Day
6
Town Hall#1
P.2
7
P.D. Day
8
9 10
Thanksgiving
Day
11
Early News
Letters Due
OYAP
Presentation
10 a.m.
12
13 14
Student
Council
Sleepover
15
Student
Council
Sleepover
16 17
Ontario Info
College
Fair*
18
Ontario Info
College
Fair*
19 20 21 22
23 24 25
Curriculum Sup-
port Schedule/
CLC & Grade 9
Mentorship
CSPC Meeting
26 27 28
29
30 31
Halloween
Civvies Day
*5 p.m. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place **10 a.m. Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
GENERAL INFORMATION
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
If you are faced with an emergency, talk to someone you trust: school administrator, guidance counselor, teacher, school staff member, parent, guardian, child youth worker, chaplaincy team leader, or doctor. If you need assistance, call one of these phone numbers. They will help you:
Assaulted Women’s Help Line (416) 863-0511 24 hr. service
Birthright (416) 469-1111
Black Youth Help Line (416) 285-9944 24 hr. service
Children’s Aid Society (416) 924-4646 24 hr. service
Catholic Children’s Aid Society (416) 395-1500 24 hr. service
Catholic Family Services (416) 921-1163
Crime Stoppers (416) 222-TIPS
Crisis Pregnancy Counselling (416) 261-7135
Distress Centre (416) 598-1121 24 hr. service
Eva’s Place Shelter (416) 441-1414 24 hr. service
Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868 24 hr. service
Rosalie Hall (416) 438-6880
SCHOOL CLOSURES and CANCELLATIONS In the case of a school closure or bus cancellations, the Toronto Catholic District School Board’s main source of communication will be radio stations such as CBC 740, 680 News, and CFRB AM 1010. Additional information can be found on the Board website www.tcdsb.org or by calling (416) 222-8282 ext 2873 (24-hour information line). Do not call the school as the decision is made at the school board level to cancel classes and buses. Please call your bus company for information regarding any schedule changes. VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
1. All visitors must report to the main office to obtain a visitor’s pass when visiting St. Joseph’s C.S.S if remaining for a period of time.
2. Staff and students are encouraged to direct visitors to our school’s Main Office.
3. Students are NOT to bring siblings or friends to the school at any time.
ABSENCE
Parents are requested to telephone the SCHOOL – Attendance Office 393-5516 press “2” – before 8:30
a.m. on the day a student is to be absent, or you may leave a message after hours. If a student is absent
and a call from the family has not been received, every effort will be made to contact parents. If a phone
call is not received, a student is required to bring a note the next school day explaining the absence signed
by the parent or guardian indicating the date(s) of absence and name of student. If a message has not
been left outside business hours, please call during the school day to report any attendance issues.
The school board uses an automated student attendance reporting system, which will contact parents
each day to advise them when their daughter is late or absent from any class. Initial communication, ei-
ther by home phone or by parental email (if you have provided us with one), will be made after 10:30 a.m.
and a summary message based on the full day’s attendance will be delivered between 4:30 and 9:00 p.m.
One computer-generated message will be made per family.
It is extremely important that phone numbers and e-mail addresses be correct. To update this infor-
mation, please contact the attendance office to issue a verification form to your daughter to be confirmed
or changed in writing and be returned to the school attendance office.
LOCKERS
Every student is assigned the same locker for the duration of school years at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park High
School. Students must not share or exchange lockers, locks, or combinations. Students must use a combi-
nation lock provided by the school. Students will be held responsible for any damage to the locker. Lock-
ers are to be neatly kept. Food should not be left in lockers overnight as this poses a health hazard. The
school cannot be held responsible for any items reported as stolen from a locker. All personal belongings
brought to school should be stored safely in the assigned locker.
Students taking Physical Education classes must lock all valuables and personal belongings in the lockers
provided in the change rooms. It is the student’s responsibility to bring her own lock. All locks must be
removed after each class.
November 2016
Virtue of the month:
“PEACEMAKING”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
All Souls Day
Grade 12
Retreat
2
All Saints Day
Franklin
Conference
TOKTWD
3
Grade 8 Open
House
Elementary
Volleyball
Tournament
4
5
6 7 8
Grade 12
Retreat
9
Term 1 Ends
10
Term 2 Begins
11
Remembrance
Day
12
13 14 15
Grade 12
Retreat
16
17
18
P.D. Day
19
20 21
Reports
Distributed
22
CSPC
Curriculum Support
10am
Mentorship Morning
8:30am/Grade 9 &
New Students
23
CSMC/CIMC
Grade 9-12
Math Contest
24
CSUNA
Parent-
Teacher
Interviews
25
CSUNA
Civvies
Day
26
27
Advent
Begins
28 29 30
TRAFFIC AND SAFETY ISSUES
DROP-OFF ZONES
Parents are asked to drop off students only in the drop-off zones found on the west side of the parking lot. The students should not be dropped off on Bayview Ave., since this poses a serious safety hazard to both pedestrians and drivers. All drivers are asked to be patient and courteous when visiting the school, keeping in mind the limited space in the parking area. Please obey the traffic signs and be expedient in dropping off and picking up your daughter.
STUDENT SAFETY Students should not be sitting on curbs; standing in the roadway of school traffic for this poses a safety hazard. Students please cross at designated areas and away from the gates.
PARKING All parking spaces have been assigned to staff members. No parking spaces are available to students.
Vehicles parked in the fire route driveway pose a serious safety hazard and may be tagged and possibly towed at the owners' expense.
All parking on school property is for school business only.
FIRE ALARMS
Students and staff are expected to respond to all fire alarms by clearing the school quietly and prompt-ly as directed by the yellow-posted Fire Evacuation procedures in each area of the school. Everyone in the school building will follow standard fire drill procedures as outlined by the Fire Department. Students should not go to their lockers to obtain coats or other belongings during a fire drill.
Pulling a false alarm is a criminal offense and will be dealt with accordingly. This holds true for inter-fering in any way with school fire fighting equipment: fire hoses and extinguishers. ACTIVITY FEE The activity fee is used for school yearbook, guest speakers, student agenda book, school excursion subsidies, photo T.T.C. card, photo student identification card, course calendar, combination locks (new students only), school newsletter, school-sponsored activities, school newspaper, mailings (postage). CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL The St. Joseph's Morrow Park High School C.S.S. Advisory Council meets 6 times per year. All parents are encouraged to participate in making this council a strong, positive and vibrant voice in advocacy for the school community. TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts for current students (from Student Services) are available free of charge. Official transcripts are available from St. Joseph’s Morrow Park C.S.S. Student Services for a period of five years after leaving the school. The first year after graduation, no fees will be charged. In subsequent years, however, students will be charged fees according to TCDSB policy:
First official transcript - $20.00 Additional transcripts - $ 3.00 each
Transcripts will be picked up by the student. Courier charges, if applicable, will be paid by the
student.
December 2016
Virtue of the month:
“CHARITY”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
Grade 11
Pilgrimage
2
3
4 5 6
Advent Mass
9:45am
7
Grade 11
Retreat
8 9
P.D. Day
10
11 12 13
14 15 16
17
18 19 20
Curriculum
Support 10am
21 22 23
Civvies Day
Christmas
Assembly
24
Christmas
Eve
25
Christmas
Day
26
Boxing Day
27 28 29 30 31
New Year’s
Eve
CHRISTMAS BREAK
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The community of St. Joseph's Morrow Park C.S.S. is made up of parents, students and staff, believe that the spiritual, social and educational development of the individual is essential in contributing to the growth of every student. Self-discipline aids the individual in developing healthy and productive relationships with others. This belief is reinforced in the Ministry of Education's province wide Code of Conduct.
In the school, discipline is required to provide an atmosphere of order in which students will develop intel-lectually, socially and spiritually. Every student of St. Joseph’s Morrow Park High C.S.S. is expected to take on responsibilities that allow her to develop and demonstrate the self-discipline needed to be successful in contributing to the school community and living out our mission statement. These responsibilities are grouped under three main headings: ATTENDANCE, UNIFORM and EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS.
ATTENDANCE
1. ABSENCE FROM CLASS WITHOUT PERMISSION
Students are not allowed to be on the school premises unless she is signed in and attending
all classes. If a student misses a class without parental permission, she will be disciplined
Accordingly as course credits may be in jeopardy due to absences.
1st: and Subsequent - student interview with a Vice Principal and detention served and parent is Notified. Habitual Absences –parent meeting and school intervention (Youth Worker, Guidance Counselor, Social Worker). Consequences may include: detentions, attendance contracts, reflection paper, community service.
2. LATE ARRIVALS
Students are expected to be in their period 1 class at 8:25.
Students arriving late after the anthem and prayer for Period 1 must sign in at the Attendance Office and receive an admit slip if Period 1 attendance has already been sent to the Attendance Office. Signing in after 1st period should be accompanied by a note or call from parents for accountability. The consequences for repeated late for period 1 are as follows: conference with Youth Worker/Vice Principal to notify of
future consequences.
CHRONIC LATES FOR PERIOD 1: Any or all of the following: Strategies are discussed, if needed, for getting to school for 8:25 a.m. Student interview with a Vice Principal and detention. Parent is called by Vice Principal and notified, other school intervention (Youth Worker, Guidance Counselor, Social Worker) will be implemented to support the student. LATES FOR ALL OTHER CLASSES will be documented and dealt with by subject teachers. Students will be referred to the appropriate Vice Principal should late to other classes become habitual. FOR PERIODS 2, 3 & 4: If a student arr ives after attendance has been sent to the Attendance Office, she should go to the attendance office for an admit slip.
3. ILLNESS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY A student must report to the Main Office where parents/guardians will be notified and arrangements will be made for her to go home, if necessary.
4. LEAVING EARLY DURING SCHOOL DAY Students may not leave the school without parental/guardian permission. A note explaining the reason for the request to leave early must be brought to the Attendance Secretary BEFORE school begins. A student must sign out in person at the Attendance Office prior to leaving the school. Once a student has signed out, it is expected that she will leave the school property promptly. Every effort should be made to schedule all appointments for after school hours.
5. EXTENDED ABSENCE
Notification of any extended absence must be brought to the attention of the appropriate school Vice Principal in writing. Confirmation will be made with parent s and teachers will
be notified of absence.
January 2017
Virtue of the month:
“COURAGE”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 9 7
8 9
Classes
Resume
10
11 12 13
Last Day
for
Semester 1
Trips
14
15 16
No New Tests/
Assignments
17
Curriculum Support
10am
Mentorship Morning
8:30am/Grade 9 &
New Students
18
Town Hall
#2
Period 2
19 20 21
22 23 24
EQAO
Grade 9
Math
25
EQAO
Grade 9
Math
26 27
Civvies Day
Term 2
Ends
28
29 30
Period 1
Exams
31
Period 2
Exams
CHRISTMAS BREAK
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Students must wear the full school uniform to and from school and at all times while on school prop-erty. No changing is allowed. This includes school excursions unless other attire is required to perform specific excursion activities.
Students going to a co-op placement must carry a pass issued by their co-op teacher if other dress code is required.
Students will be admitted to class only in proper and full uniform (see # 1 – 5). Any student out of uniform will be sent to the appropriate Vice Principal. The parent/guardian will be contacted and a uniform infraction will be issued. Subsequent infractions will be dealt with by the Vice Principal.
The co-operation of the parents/guardians is vital in the enforcement of our uniform policy.
UNIFORM DRESS CODE The full uniform consists of: 1. Kilt
The length of the kilt must be no higher than 10 centimetres from the knee. Students with short kilts will be requested to lengthen them or will lose the privilege of wearing the kilt.
OR Black Dress Pants (purchased from McCar thy’s)
Pants must be neat, hemmed, not slit or frayed.
Only tights or socks (white, black or hunter green) not other leggings or additional pants maybe worn for extra warmth under McCarthy’s pants.
2. White Blouse/Polo shirt/Turtleneck/Mock neck (purchased from McCarthy’s).
Must have SJMP insignia.
Blouses must be neat and buttoned up.
Turtlenecks and mock necks can be worn in combination with blouses.
3. Vest/Sweater/Zip Polo (purchased from McCarthy’s)
Hunter green with SJMP insignia.
No other substitutes to the school sweater/zip polo/vest are to be worn at any time
during the school year.
4. Knee socks/Tights (purchased from McCarthy’s)
hunter green or black with the kilt.
Socks or tights must be worn with pants (white is permitted).
NO patterned socks or tights, sheer nylons or knee-highs nylons. 5. Shoes
Solid black shoes; maximum 5 cm heels (no patterns or stripes).
Solid black boots, maximum 5 cm heels may only be worn with the uniform pants.
ADDI- TIONAL WEAR - T-shirt/Undershirt
WORN ONLY UNDER THE BLOUSE
must be plain white without design or imprint
Items listed below are not part of the official uniform are not permitted:
Hats, headscarves, items with inappropriate slogans or necklaces
are NOT TO be worn either with the uniform or on Civvies days
Leggings or cut off spandex
Sandals, slip on shoes or moccasins
Bangles, multiple bracelets, large necklaces, combs with handles, large earrings
NOTE: All uniform items are available at RJ McCarthy Ltd. (416) 593-6900
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM The Physical Education uniform is to be worn as specified by the Physical Education Course Policy. All uniform items are available at R J McCarthy. The physical education uniform consists of the following items: white t-shirt, shorts, track pants, white socks and running shoes.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE UNIFORM St. Joseph’s Morrow Park High School music students are required to wear the school uniform, consisting of the school kilt, white blouse and dress black shoes for all performances.
Students who successfully complete an audition and become members of the Concert Band or the Concert Choir are required to wear the school uniform, consisting of the school kilt, white blouse and dress black shoes and the school tie (which is available through the Arts Department) for all performances.
CIVVIES DAY On non-uniform days, students are to dress appropriately and modestly. Short-shorts, halter-tops or bare mid-riffs, ripped jeans, low cut tops are NOT permitted as part of civvies daywear.
February 2017
Virtue of the month:
“LOVE”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
Period 3
Exams
2
Period 4
Exams
3
Exam
Conflict
Day
4
5 6
Semester 2
Classes
Begin
7
s
8
9
Exam
Review Day
10
11
12
13
14 Valentine’s
Day
Curriculum Support
Schedule-10 am
start Grades 10-12
Mentorship Morning
–Grade 9 and New
students
15
Report
Distributed
16
TDCAA Swim
Meet
Semi-Formal
17
P.D. Day
18
19 20
Family Day
21
CSPC
22
2017/18
Registration
Canadian
Computing
Competition
23
2017/18
Registration
24
Civvies
Day
25
26 27 28 Shrove Tuesday Math Contest Grade 9,10,11
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION IN THE TCDSB
In concert with the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario, the TCDSB supports freedom of religion and an individual’s right to manifest his or her religious beliefs and observances. The right to freedom of religion, however, is not absolute and reli-gious accommodation in the Board is carried out in the larger context of the Catholic education system and denominational rights of Catholic schools. The Board, at all times, will seek to accommodate an individual’s right to freedom of religion in a manner that not only respects the individual’s beliefs but the principles of the Catholic Church. It is understood all students registered in St. Joseph’s Morrow Park acknowledge and are committed to the school community that proclaims, celebrates, and cherishes its Catholic identity and traditions. At the same time , St. Joseph’s Morrow Park is en-riched and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive, safe and that is free of barriers based on religion. With respect to religious accommodation, the TCDSB also acknowledges that all students, in accordance with the best of what our Catholic Church offers in its social teachings and reflective practice, are entitled to their rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code. In the spirit of respect and inclusion, the TCDSB will work cooperatively and take all reasonable steps, to provide accommodation to individual requests to facilitate his/her religious beliefs and practices. We would ask those seeking accommodations to make their requests at the start of the school year so that consideration can be given early on. For further information on religious accommodation please consult with the school administration. Additional information on the religious accommodation guidelines can found at www.tcdsb.org/religiousaccommodation.htm
TCDSB Prayer for Harmonizing our
Faith Through Family, Parish and
School
Almighty and Ever-loving God, We give you thanks for the blessings of our Families, where the seed of faith is planted; for the Body of Christ, the Church, where faith is celebrated; and for our Schools, where faith is nurtured. Lord, we believe that Catholic Education is at its best when Families, Parishes and Schools play, pray and work together to spread the Good News to all. Help us to imitate the unity of the Trinity as we continue to grow in our faith and love towards you, and to one another. Through the guidance of the Holy Family, the model of all Christian families, and the intercession of all the Saints, may our Families, Parishes and Schools remain places where the Gospel is shared with joy, courage and love. We pray through Christ our Lord, Amen.
2015 – 2018 TCDSB Pastoral Plan
March 2017
Virtue of the month:
“FORGIVENESS”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
Ash
Wednesday
Mass 9:45am
2 3 4
5 6 7
Town Hall
#3 P.2
Grade 8
Registration
8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17
St. Patrick’s Day
18
19 20
21
Solemnity of
St. Joseph
Mass
9:45 a.m.
22 23 24 25
26 27 28
Curriculum
Support
Schedule
10:00 a.m.
Grade 12
Retreat
29 30
OSSLT
31
Civvies Day
For
charitable
Organizations
MARCH BREAK MARCH BREAK
EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
Students must follow the Ontario Code of Conduct.
1. COMMUNITY CO-OPERATION
Our school community operates on the premise of mutual respect and dignity. With this in mind, students are expected to co-operate in class and in all other areas of the school by responding to the requests of a staff member.
A student must, when asked by a staff member, identify herself by giving her name and if requested, must accompany the staff member to the office.
Steps of Intervention – Failure to cooperate may include one or more of: parent/
guardian contact, detention, assignment/letter of apology, and community service
(does not count toward compulsory service 40 hours)
2. CLASSROOM
The classroom teacher will handle all discipline problems in their classroom. If unaccepta-ble behaviour persists, the teacher will call home and discuss the problem with the
parent/guardian.
If behaviour is unacceptable, a teacher may refer a student to a Vice Principal and further intervention will be made.
Suspension from school may be warranted, as outlined in our school Progressive Discipline Policy.A re-entry interview involving the student/parent /guardian /Vice Principal and guidance counselor will follow a suspension.
3. CAFETERIA/HALLWAYS/LUNCH PERIODS
All garbage and recyclable materials must be cleared from all surfaces and placed in the proper containers.
Students are to remain in the cafeteria for the lunch period. In good weather, students may eat outside in designated areas on school property.
Full uniform is to be worn in the cafeteria; no coats or non uniform sweaters allowed.
Junior students are not to leave school property during lunch.
Students’ failure to comply with lunch and hallway protocol will be assigned an appropriate
consequence. 4. NO LOITERING
Students are not allowed to stand or sit anywhere around the gates of the school. Loitering poses a safety problem for cars entering and leaving the property. Offenders will be directed to the Administration and be dealt with accordingly.
5. STUDY PERIOD
Students who have a spare during the day must use the cafeteria or library as their study location if the library is available.
6. TEXTBOOKS/LIBRARY RESOURCES Students are expected to maintain all borrowed textbooks, equipment and resources in good condi-tion. All texts, library books, and school equipment lent to the student must be returned to the course teacher by semester’s end. Students will pay the replacement cost of any outstanding mate-rials.
7. PERSONAL PROPERTY
The school is not responsible for any property lost, stolen or missing. Students should not bring valuables or large sums of money to school. It is recommended that all personal belongings be identified with the name of the student owner and stored at all times in their locker when on school property. Students are to respect their own property as well as the property of others.
8. VISITORS / TRESPASSING
Students are expected to contribute to and support the sense of safety and security of every person in the school by refraining from inviting visitors onto the school premises before, during and after school hours.
9. SMOKING The Toronto Catholic District School Board is a smoke-free environment and is governed by the regulation outlined in the Tobacco Control Act, which is an Ontario law that was passed in 1994.
Smoking is not allowed in school buildings or on school property at any time.
Smoking is not allowed in vehicles on school property or school excursions
Students found smoking in the school building or on school property will be dealt with by the school administrators and possibly by the Tobacco Enforcement Public Health.
Did you? Know?
Giving or sharing a ciga-rette with anyone under 19 could cost you $365.
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act is intended to reduce the number of children and teens who start smoking and to protect Ontarians from second-hand smoke.
Smoking/holding lighted tobacco anywhere on School property could cost you $305.
This law is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Know how to protect yourself.
For more information contact Toronto Health Connection at 416-338-7600
Public Health Visit our Web site at www.toronto.ca/health
April 2017
Virtue of the month:
“JUSTICE”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
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Retreat
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Euclid
Grade 12
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Contest
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start Grades 10-12
OUAC Submission
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Civvies Day
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4. TCDSB ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR TECHNOLOGY The TCDSB Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) reflects the growing technological presence of electronic communication systems in our schools and emphasizes the use of technology in a respectful manner that upholds the dignity of the human person and is consistent with our Catholic teachings. It recognizes that in the 21st century, there is a shared responsibility between the Board, families, schools and students to provide guidance on the appropriate use of technology. The AUP has been created to establish guide-lines for users to understand what governs “safe and appropriate use”. The AUP defines electronic communication systems to include social media, website publishing, and the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs). In addition it addresses expectations surrounding the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy effective as of September 2012. While these devices are not mandatory for classroom activities, they may be included when there is a clear educational purpose that has been identified by the teacher. All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the AUP. The full text of the TCDSB AUP can be found at: http://www.tcdsb.org/board/policies/aup Summary of the AUP expectations for students when using the TCDSB electronic communication system: Behaviour Expectations:
All students must sign a "Student Access Agreement" before receiving their individual user accounts and gaining access to the Board network. If a student is less than 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must also sign the agreement.
Using the Board’s electronic communication systems is a privilege, not a right, and can be restricted or, if appropriate, removed altogether.
Individual user accounts must remain private.
Students must act ethically, lawfully and in an appropriate manner when using the Board’s electronic communication systems.
Personal Safety & Privacy:
Students will promptly inform a school Administrator or teacher if they receive any appropriate communication that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Students should always protect their personal information and privacy.
Unacceptable Activities:
Attempts to access unauthorized areas of the Board’s system, or any other computer system through the Board’s network. This includes attempting to access another user’s files or attempting to log on using another person’s account.
Malicious destruction or abuse of the Board’s network, computer systems, hardware, software, or electronic devices.
Accessing, installing or distributing unauthorized equipment, software or media files on the Board’s network or computer systems.
Engaging in any illegal activities such as the sale of drugs or alcohol, criminal activity or threatening the safety of another person.
Engaging in any inappropriate behaviour such as cyber bullying, personal attacks, threats, harassment, hate motivated and discriminatory behaviours at school, school related events or in circumstances that negatively impact the school climate. These actions will be dealt with according to the Education Act or school code of conduct.
Impersonation or using a false identity.
Any use of inappropriate language (obscene, profane, threatening, harassing, bullying, racist or disrespectful) posted publically, privately, or on any websites.
Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement
Students must not plagiarize works that they find on the Internet. Students must and properly obtain permission and/or cite original ownership for copyright materials.
and/or site original ownership for copyright materials.
Bring Your Own Computer / Personal Electronic Device (PED):
The student use of PEDs is a privilege, not a right and can be removed if it interferes with student learning, duties and obligations.
Students are allowed to bring their own Personal Electronic Device (PED) including cell phones and laptops to school, but not to class unless permitted by the teacher, for an educa-tional purpose.
For educational purposes, students may use their PEDs when not in class in the follow-ing designated areas: Library and Cafeteria
All other times PEDs MUST be securely stored away by the student and in silent mode dur-ing regular school hours. A student who uses a PED in class without the teacher’s permis-sion is subject to regular classroom and school disciplinary procedures.
The teacher may send a student to see an administrator if a PED is used inappropriately during class. The administrator may confiscate the device and store it securely until the matter is resolved.
The school administration may decide when and where PEDs are permitted and prohibited within a school environment.
Students may connect their devices to the Board’s Guest network for internet access only, in designated study areas and as per school policy. PEDs are NOT permitted in examination rooms, unless the teacher has granted permission.
Board Technical support will not be provided for any hardware, software or connectivity issues, and users may not install any Board/Ministry licenced software, unless the softwar has been licensed for home use.
All PEDs must have anti-virus malware protection on them prior to connecting to the Board’s network. If a PED is suspected of interfering with the Board’s network it must be disconnected and securely stored by the student.
Students may not use PEDs to capture video or images in private areas such as washrooms or change rooms. When photographing a student or students on school property their consent must be granted. Parental/guardian consent is required for photographing a student with Special needs. Any images being posted or transmitted electronically while photographed on School property or at a school event must have the permission of the individual(s) or the principal. Any images or video that negatively impact the school climate must not be captured, transmitted or posted under any circumstances.
Disciplinary Consequences:
In the event that a student violates this policy, the student (and parent, where applicable) will be provided with a notice of violation and will meet with a school administrator/designate.
A school administrator/designate may deny, restrict or suspend a student’s access to the Board’s network upon any violation of this policy or other rules of the school. Appropriate legal authorities will be contacted if there is any suspicion of illegal activities.
The Board will cooperate fully with legal authorities in any investigation relating to illegal activities conducted through the Board’s system.
May 2017
Virtue of the month:
“COMPASSION”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
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Catholic
Education
Week
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Catholic
Education
Week
3
Catholic
Education
Week
4
Catholic
Education
Week
Parent
Teacher
Interviews
5
Catholic
Education
Week
Grade 11
Retreat
6
Catholic
Education
Week
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Grade 9
Pilgrimage
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Town Hall
#4 P.2
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Mother’s
Day
15
Respect for Life
Week
Assembly
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Respect for Life
Week
17
Respect for Life
Week
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Respect for Life
Week
Curriculum Support
Schedule-10 a.m.
start
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Respect for Life
Week
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Victoria
Day
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Student
Council
Election Week
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Student
Council
Election Week
25
Student
Council
Election Week
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Student
Council
Election Week
Civvies Day
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CSPC
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5. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY A.29 Policy The T. C. D. S. B. provides employees and students with access to the Board's electronic communica-tion system, which include Internet access. Within the context of its mission and vision, the Board's electronic communication system assists in preparing students for success in life and work in the 21st century by providing them with electronic access to a wide range of information and the opportunity to communicate with people throughout the world. The T. C. D. S. B.'s Acceptable Use Policy is broken down into the following regulations: 1. Board Responsibilities and Parental Responsibilities a) The Board will notify students and parents about the Board network and the policies governing its use. All students will sign a "Student Access Agreement" in which they will commit to abide by this policy prior to gaining access to the Internet and an individual, class and/or school account. If the student is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must also sign the agreement. b) This policy contains restrictions on accessing inappropriate material. There is a wide range of material available on the Internet, some of which may not be consistent with the code of ethics advocated by the TCDSB. The Board recognizes that parents share responsibility for transmitting Catholic moral values to their children. The Board will expect teachers to discuss with their students what material is and is not acceptable for access through the Board's system. The Board will expect parents to do the same. c) The Board will provide students and parents with guidelines for student safety while using the Internet. d) Parents are responsible for monitoring their child's use of the
Internet if the system is accessed from home.
The Board's Acceptable Use Policy also includes the following: 2. Personal Safety (restrictions for students only) 3. Illegal Activities 4. System Security 5. Inappropriate Language 6. Respect for Privacy 7. Respect for Resource Limits 8. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement 9. Access to Inappropriate material The Disciplinary Process a) In the event that a student has violated this policy, the student (and parent when applicable) will
be provided with notice of such violation and given an opportunity to present an explanation before the administrator.
b) Disciplinary action will be tailored to meet specific concerns related to the violation and assist the student in gaining the self-discipline necessary to behave appropriately on an electronic network.
c) A school administrator may deny, restrict, or suspend a student's access to the Board's system upon any violation of this policy or other rules of the school.
d) Appropriate legal authorities will be contacted if there is any suspicion of illegal activities. The complete Policy for Acceptable Electronic Use is available on the T.C.D.S.B.'s Website at www.tcdsb.org
Policy No: S.S.09 Revised: February 1, 2010
Abridged Version: August, 2008
The full version of the TCDSB’s Code of Conduct Policy can be found on the board’s web site. This condensed version serves to highlight sections that may be used for publication in a student agenda book or newsletter. It is suggested that the full version be reviewed annually.
POLICY DEFINITIONS:
The following list of words and phrases are defined in the complete full version: Bullying, Explosive Substance, Extortion, Firearm, Harassment, Hate Material, Inappropriate Use of Electronic Communications/Media, Physical Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Possession of a Weapon, Racial Harassment, Refractory Conduct, Replica Firearm, Robbery, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harass-ment, Threat to Inflict Serious Bodily Harm, Trafficking in Drugs and/or Harmful Substances.
1. POLICY
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), including staff, students, parents and trustees, is committed to the mission of providing a safe and welcoming learning environment that supports aca-demic excellence and is an example of Christian community. This mission is affirmed in TCDSB policies, including the Violence Prevention Policy.
Every member of this community - student, teacher, parent/guardian, support staff, trustee, parish priest, volunteers or others, while on TCDSB property, at TCDSB sponsored events and circumstances that could have an impact on the school climate - is governed by the policies of the TCDSB and shares in the responsibility for creating a positive environment that is safe, harmonious, comfortable, inclusive and respectful.
The purpose of the TCDSB Code of Conduct is to further promote the mission of the TCDSB and to provide a framework for individual schools to develop local, school-based codes of conduct that foster a positive school climate and support student academic achievement and wellbeing.
In addition, the TCDSB Code of Conduct and local school-based codes of conduct must be modi-fied regularly. The TCDSB Code of Conduct is to be read together with the Violence Prevention Policy and all related TCDSB policies.
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Code of Conduct
Abridged Version
June 2017
Virtue of the month:
“FAITHFULNESS”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1
Athletic
Banquet
2
Last Day
for
Semester 2
trips
3
4 5
No new tests/
assignments
6
End of Year
Graduation
mass at 9:45
am at Tyndale
Chapel
7 8
9 10
11 12 13
Grade 9
EQAO Math
14
Grade 9
EQAO Math
15 16
Closing
Assembly
17
18
Father’s
Day
19
Term 2
Ends
20
Period 1
Exams
21
Period 2
Exams
22
Period 3
Exams
23
Exam
Conflict
Day
PROM
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Exam
Review
28
P.D. Day
29
Graduation
P.D. Day
30
P.D. Day
The TCDSB Code of Conduct also recognizes the importance of progressive discipline which focus-es on prevention and early intervention as the key to maintaining a positive Catholic school envi-ronment. More information can be found under Progressive Discipline Policy S.S. 10.
2. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
The Education Act requires school boards to establish policies and guidelines with respect to the con-duct of persons in schools. Policy/Program Memorandum No. 128, issued October 4, 2007, and the revised Policy/Program Mem-orandum No. 144 and No. 145 enforced February 1, 2010 requires that the standards of behaviour in school board codes of conduct be appropriate for local communities.
3. PROVINCIAL CODE OF CONDUCT
The Education Act permits the Minister of Education to establish a code of conduct governing the
behaviour of all persons in schools.
4. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
All participants involved in the publicly funded school system - students, parents or guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff members, superintendents, senior board staff, board personnel and trustees - are included in the Provincial Code of Conduct whether they are on school property, on school buses or at school-authorized events or activities that may have an impact on school climate. 5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The TCDSB Code of Conduct recognizes that all members of the school community comply with the standards of behaviour outlined in this policy.
Toronto Catholic District School Board The TCDSB is committed to the principles and standards established by the Violence Prevention Policy. The TCDSB will not tolerate behaviour that jeopardizes the emotional well-being or physical safety of members of the school community.
Schools
Through the development or refinement of local codes of conduct, schools must communicate provincial and TCDSB standards of behaviour in a variety of languages suited to the respective communities.
Principals
Principals, under the direction of the school board, take a leadership role in the daily operation of the school. Bill 157 permits the Principal of a school to delegate limited powers under Part XIII of the Edu-cation Act to a vice-principal of the school or, in the absence of a vice principal, to a teacher employed in the school. Bill 157 requires the Principal to provide written acknowledgement of receipt of a report to the individual who initiate the report using the Incident Reporting Form – Part II. Bill 157 requires Prin-cipals to contact the parent/guardian of victims who have been harmed as a result of serious student incidents including incidents for which a suspension or expulsion must be considered. A principal will not contact the parent/guardian of a victim if:
the student is 18 years of age or older,
the student is 16 or 17 years of age and has withdrawn from parental control,
in the opinion of the principal, contacting the parent/guardian will create a risk of harm to the student by the parent/guardian.
Teachers and School Staff
Under the leadership of the principal, teachers and staff shall maintain order in the school and are expected to hold everyone to a high standard of respectful and responsible behaviour. Bill 157 re-quires all TCDSB employees, bus drivers and other non-TCDSB employees deemed appropriate, to report to the principal serious incidents that must be considered for suspension or expulsion using the Incident Reporting Form - Part 1. In addition, TCDSB employees, who work directly with students, must respond to incidents that may have a negative impact on school climate.
Students
Students are to be treated with respect and dignity. In return, they must demonstrate respect for them-selves, for others and for the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour.
Parents and Guardians
Parents and guardians play an important role in the education of their children and have a responsibil-ity to support the efforts of school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Police and Community Members Police and community members are essential partners in making our schools and communities safer. Community members need to support and respect the rules of their local schools. Police will investigate and respond to incidents in accordance with the Police/School Board Protocol. 6. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR
Respect, Civility, Safety and Responsible Citizenship
The TCDSB does not tolerate any anti-social or violent behaviour that impacts on learning environ-ments. All local school codes of conduct must set out standards of behaviour consistent with the standards established in the TCDSB Violence Prevention Policy. Standards of Behaviour must pro-mote respect, civility, responsible citizenship and Catholic values. Electronic Communications and Media Devices Schools shall include provisions in their local codes of conduct to ensure that all personal
communication devices such as cell phones are powered off and stored out of view in instructional spaces (unless approved by the teacher for program use) and washrooms.
7. CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOURS
Students Local school codes of conduct shall set out consequences that are consistent with The Education Act and the Board Safe School policies for Suspension (S.S.06) and Expulsions (S.S. 05). Mitigating Factors as stated in The Education Act shall be considered.
Consequences for Inappropriate Behaviour:
The following charts are used by Principals when considering consequences for the inappropriate behaviour of students.
The term shall, as used in the legislation, means must.
When the term may is used, it is important to note (according to the established Police/School
Board Protocol) that if, through balance of probability, a criminal act that impacts on the climate of the school took place, the Principal must inform the Police.
July 2017
Virtue of the month:
“PEACEMAKING”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/
stjosephmorrowpark
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Activities for which a Principal Shall Consider a Suspension
Principal May Issue Suspension
Notify Police
May
Shall
1 Uttering a threat to inflict seri-ous bodily harm on another
1 –20 Days
X
Possessing alcohol or illegal drugs
1 – 20 Days X
Being under the influence of alcohol
1 – 20 Days X
Swearing at a teacher or at another person in a position of authority
1 – 20 Days
NA
NA
Committing an act of vandal-ism that causes extensive dam-age to school property at the pupil’s school or to property located on the premises of the pupil’s school
1 – 20 Days
X
Bullying 1 – 20 Days X
Any activity that is an activity for which a principal may sus-pend a pupil under a policy of the board.
1 – 20 Days X
Under clause 306 (1) 7 of The Education Act, a pupil may be suspended if he or
she engages in an activity that is an activity for which a principal may suspend a
pupil under a policy of the board.
May Shall
Persistent opposition to authority 1 – 20 Days X
Habitual neglect of duty 1 – 20 Days NA
Willful destruction of school property; vandalism causing damage to school or Board property or property located on school or Board premises
1 – 20 Days X
Use of profane or improper language 1 – 20 Days NA
Use of tobacco 1 – 20 Days X
Theft 1 – 20 Days X
Aid/incite harmful behaviour 1 – 20 Days X
Physical assault 1 –20 Days X
Being under the influence of illegal drugs Activities
for which a Principal May Sus-
pend a Pupil – Board Policy
Ed-ucation Act, Part XIII clause 306 (1) 7
Principal May Issue Suspen-
sion
Notify Police
Sexual harassment 1 –20 Days X
Racial harassment 1 –20 Days X
Fighting 1 –20 Days X
Possession or misuse of any harmful substances
1 –20 Days X
Hate-motivated violence 1 – 20 Days X
Extortion 1 –20 Days X
Distribution of hate material 1 – 20 Days X
Inappropriate use of electronic com-munications/media
1 –20 Days X
Other* 1 –20 Days X
August 2017
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Virtue of the month:
“PEACEMAKING”
3379 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 3S4
Main Office:
(416) 393 5516
Attendance:
(416) 393 5680
Student Services:
(416) 393 5679
Fax:
(416) 397 5679
Web Address:
www.tcdsb.org/stjosephmorrowpark
SUSPENSION PENDING POSSIBLE EXPULSION
Principal shall issue a sus-pension pending possible
expulsion
Education Act, Part XIII, subsec-tion 310 (1)
Note: Principal must conduct an investigation within 5 school days. Following the investigation, princi-pal must impose a suspension or refer to Board for Hearing.
Principal
Must Is-sue
Suspen-sion
Notify Police
May Shall
Possessing a weapon, including a firearm
1- 20 Days
X
Using a weapon to cause or to threaten bodily harm to another person
1- 20 Days
X
Committing physical assault on another per-son that causes bodily harm requiring treatment by a medical practitioner
1- 20 Days
X
Committing sexual as-sault (Please Refer to TCDSB Policy)
1- 20 Days
X
Trafficking in weapons or in illegal drugs
1- 20 Days
X
Committing robbery 1- 20 Days
X
Giving alcohol to a
minor**
1- 20 Days
X
The following infractions may result in a suspension pending possible expulsion
in accordance with Board policy:
SUSPENSION PENDING POSSI-BLE EXPULSION – Board Policy
Education Act, Part XIII, clause 310 (1) 8
Note: Principal must conduct an investiga-tion within 5 school days. Following the investigation, principal must impose a sus-pension or refer to Board for Hearing.
Principal
Must Issue
Suspension
Notify Police
May Shall
Possession of explosive substance 1- 20 Days X
Serious or repeated misconduct 1- 20 Days X
Refractory conduct 1- 20 Days X
Other * 1- 20 Days X
*Other is defined as any conduct injur ious to the moral tone of the school or to the physical or mental well-being of others. Any such ac-tivity leading to suspension must be specifically detailed.
ONTARIO SCHOOLS
SAFE SCHOOLS CODE OF CONDUCT
POLICY DEFINITIONS
Bullying – is typically a form of repeated, persistent and aggressive behaviour that is directed at an individual or indi-
viduals that is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) fear and distress and/or harm to another person’s
body, feelings, self-esteem, or reputation. Bullying occurs in the context where there is a real or perceived power
imbalance. Bullying behaviour can take the form of physical, verbal, emotional and cyber.
Explosive Substance – includes anything used to create an explosive device or is capable of causing an explosion.
Extortion – using threats, accusations, violence, or threats of violence to induce any person to do anything or cause
anything to be done.
Firearm – any barreled weapon from which any shot, bullet or other projectile can be discharged and that is capable
of causing serious bodily injury or death to a person.
Harassment – harassment is often, but not always, persistent, ongoing conduct or communication in any form, of
attitudes, beliefs, or actions towards an individual or group which might reasonably be known to be unwelcome. A
single act or expression can constitute harassment, for example, if it is a serious violation. Harassment may be either
subtle or blunt.
Hate Material – includes literature, leaflets, posters, graffiti distributed (or sent by electronic means) to incite violence
or hated against an identifiable group and/or their property. The incitement of hatred or bias-motivated incidents
against an identifiable group may include persons distinguished by their race, national or ethnic origin, language,
colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or other similar factor.
Inappropriate Use of Electronic Communications/Media – the intentional use of an electronic device or communica-
tion medium, such as, but not limited to, all features of a phone, a cell phone, digital camera, blackberry, e-mails,
school hotlines, Web-based communication sites and print material, such as flyers, school newspapers and brochures,
that negatively impact on the well-being of another person and/or the learning environment in accordance with the
definition of Harassment (as set out above).
Physical Assault – the intentional application of force directly or indirectly in any degree at all, to a person without the
person’s consent.
Physical Assault Causing Bodily Harm – physical assault is the intentional application of force (in any degree at all) to
a person without that person’s consent. Bodily harm refers to any hurt or injury that is more than merely transient or
trifling in nature which interferes with the health or comfort of the person, and includes (but is not limited to) injuries
that receive medial attention. Any cut that requires stitches or any broken or fractured bone should be considered a
serious injury. Serious injury could also include multiple minor injuries.
Possession of a Weapon – means anything used, designed to be used or intended for use in causing death or injury to
any person, or to threaten or intimidate any person. It can include objects which can be used as weapons. Objects
such as a pen, or a screwdriver, if displayed to threaten or intimidate, become weapons under this definition. Weap-
on includes a firearm and any device that is designed or intended to exactly resemble or to resemble with near preci-
sion, a firearm.
Racial Harassment – means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct pertaining to a person’s race
which is known, or is reasonably known, to be offensive, inappropriate, intimidating, hostile and unwelcome. Race
refers to a group of people of common ancestry, distinguished from others by physical characteristics, such as colour
of skin, shape of eyes, hair texture or facial features. The term is also used, at present, to designate social categories
into which societies divide people according to such characteristics.
Refractory Conduct – means resisting control or discipline, unmanageable, rebellious refusal to comply with or fla-
grant disregard of Board policy. A single act itself can constitute refractory conduct.
Replica Firearm – is any device that is designed or intended to exactly resemble or to resemble with near precision, a
firearm.
Robbery – a robbery occurs where a person uses violence or threats of violence to steal money or other prop-
erty from a victim.
Sexual Assault – a sexual assault occurs where a person, without consent, intentionally applies force to another
person in circumstances of a sexual nature such as to violate the sexual integrity of the victim.
Sexual Harassment – sexual harassment occurs when a person receives unwelcome sexual attention from
another person, whose comments or conduct are known or should reasonably be known to be offensive, inap-
propriate, intimidating, hostile and unwelcome. It also includes an environment in which sexist or homophobic
jokes and materials are allowed.
Threat to Inflict Serious Bodily Harm – a threat to cause death or serious bodily harm to a person. The term
“threat”, as used here, does not apply to situations in which no real threat was intended. PACT in the TCDSB (Now RCMC) PACT (participation, acknowledgment, commitment and transformation) is a restorative justice program that involves restorative justice circles, life skills projects and reintegration coaching. PACT is a community initia-tive that has helped approximately 3,000 youth across the GTA. PACT has won numerous awards and has been recognized by the United Nations, the Canadian Urban Institute and Rotary International. Our school, St. Joseph’s Morrow Park C.S.S., has staff who have been trained by PACT to mediate disputes between pupils. It is one way that a conflict may be resolved. Administration may suggest its use as a stand alone response to a dispute or in combination with other measures. Area coordinators have received additional training and will provide supplementary support to our school if needed. RCMC: Resolution Conference and Mediation Circles RCMC or Resolution Circles can be used as a tool within the TCDSB Progressive Discipline model. A circle could be implemented during or after the suspension and/or expulsion process, or with an incident requiring a conciliatory response. The RCMC Program is founded on Catholic teachings and Gospel values of inclusion with the following participants:
Facilitator - individual who guides participants through the process using a script of questions
Co-facilitator - individual who takes notes and supports Facilitator in the process
Respondent - individual who has been requested to respond to a complaint; a person who has allegedly committed the offence
Complainant - individual who initiates the request for RCMC; the victimized person
Complainant support person - family member or staff person with whom the youth feels comfortable
Respondent support person - family member or staff person with whom the youth feels comfortable
Observers - other persons who may be involved in the issue, RCMC trainees, school staff etc. The RCMC Process:
Respondents must admit their guilt or responsibility in order to participate. The RCMC process is not intended to determine guilt or innocence
Complainants are given the option to participate
Participation must be voluntary to ensure that complainants will not be further victimized by the process
All parties who agree to participate are contacted by the program staff person before the meeting to discuss procedures and expectations
A trained facilitator an co-facilitator ensure that discussions are productive and that a safe environment for all parties is maintained
All participants have an opportunity to tell their stories
Typically, only one person is allowed to talk at a time and participants must wait their turn to speak
A resolution agreement is achieved at the end of all successful mediation circles
All parties sign the resolution agreement
Failure to comply with the terms of the agreement may result in further disciplinary action according to the school’s Progressive Discipline Plan.
Threats to School Safety Response Procedures
The Toronto Catholic District School Board has a primary responsibility to ensure the safety of students and staff inside Board buildings and on Board property.
Central administrative policies and procedures provide direct support to school principals and vice-principals in the management of a crisis situation. These supports have been developed through commu-nity consultation and through collaboration with the Toronto Police Service.
Shelter in Place, Hold and Secure and Lockdown represent the three different responses that may be initiated by a school principal in the event of a threat to school safety.
In
order for all students and staff to become familiar with expectations during a threat to school safety, our school will be practicing threat response procedures as we have normally done with fire drills. During these drills, signs will be posted on the entrance doors indicating that the school is in Shelter in Place, Hold and Secure or Lockdown. The doors may be locked and no one will be allowed to enter or exit the school.
Should a real threat to school safety procedure be initiated, the school will inform parents of the event that led to the particular response by letter or phone out system. Any questions about procedures should be directed to the School Administration.
ACADEMIC POLICIES & INFORMATION
COURSE SELECTION The student and their parents select courses in February after careful consideration of academic needs and post secondary requirements. Until the end of June, course selections may be changed upon request with parental permission. In September, the only changes that will be made are those necessitated by:
summer school results
failure or low marks in June
computer error
prerequisite requirements
Shelter in Place - Possible Environmental Danger in the School Neighbourhood
A Shelter in Place response is generally initiated by the Toronto Police Service or other agen-cies, including Toronto Fire Services, having jurisdiction over the incident. The threat poses no immediate danger to students or staff unless they leave the building.
Hold and Secure - Possible Danger in the School Neighbourhood
A Hold and Secure response is initiated when the threat is proximate to, but not inside the building. The threat poses no immediate danger to students or staff unless they leave the building.
Lockdown - Danger on the School Site
A Lockdown response is initiated when imminent danger is present on the school site and the safety of students and staff is threatened.
It is strongly recommended that all compulsory courses be completed as part of the day school program. If courses are not available at our school, credits (new or upgrading) may be obtained through Continuing Education at Summer School or Night School. Please consult with your Guidance Counselor for assistance in educational planning.
COURSE LOAD
Junior students (Grades 9 and 10) must carry a full timetable of four courses per semester. Grade 11 students must have a minimum of seven courses per year. Grade 12 students must have a minimum of three courses per semester. THE LAST DAY FOR DROPPING COURSES (while still maintaining fulltime status) is FIVE days after the student has received the mid semester report card each November or April. NOTE: The Ministry of Education's policy regarding FULL DISCLOSURE (for Senior Students only) are as follows:
If a student withdraws from a course anytime before five days after receipt of the mid semester report card, the course and course mark will not be entered on the student's Ontario Student Transcript (OST). If a student withdraws from a course after the fifth day following the receipt of the mid semester report card, the course will be entered on the OST with the student's current mark, with an indication that the student has withdrawn. If a course is repeated, both marks stay on the student's OST with the lower mark containing no credit.
DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Students are required to complete 30 credits of 110 hours each to obtain a high school diploma. Eighteen of these credits are compulsory. The 18 compulsory credits are:
4 English (one credit per grade) 1 French as a Second Language 3 Mathematics (at least one in Grade 11 or 12) 2 Science 1 Canadian History 1 Canadian Geography 1 Arts 1 Physical and Health Education .5 credit in civics .5 credit in career studies
plus: 1 additional credit in English, or a third language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian
and World Studies or guidance and career education, or cooperative education 1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies or cooperative edu-
cation 1 additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12) or technological education (Grades 9 – 12) or coopera-
tive education 12 optional credits
Literacy Requirement All students must successfully complete a Literacy Requirement in order to receive a Secondary School Graduation Diploma. All students must write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) in Grade Ten. Successful completion of the OSSLT meets the Literacy requirement. However, a student who has been eligible to write the test twice and has failed it at least once may take the Ontario Literacy Course in Grade Twelve. Successful completion of this course meets the Literacy requirement.
40 Hours Community Service Students must complete 40 hours of community service. Students must bring a letter on official letter-head, from the volunteer organization. This letter should contain the student’s name, number of com-pleted hours volunteered and a summary of the activities. It is to be signed by a representative of that organization. Students who do community work within the St. Joseph’s Morrow Park C.S.S. commu-nity may obtain a form from Student Services to record volunteer hours.
It is strongly recommended that students complete their 40 hours of community service by the end of grade 10 and ensure that it is recorded on their credit-counseling summary. Religious Education Credits Religion is a compulsory subject at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park High School. In order to qualify for participation in St. Joseph’s Morrow Park C.S.S. graduation ceremony, students must successfully complete one Religion credit for each year they are in attendance at St. Joseph’s from Grades 9-12. School Liturgies and Retreats (as part of the Religion Credit) Part of your attendance at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park C.S.S. is your willingness to accept the values and traditions of this Catholic school community. On different occasions during the school year students will have an opportunity to participate in celebrations of faith through either liturgies/prayer ser-vices/or retreats. These activities are scheduled and part of our regular school day, all students must attend.
HOMEWORK POLICY Homework is an important and relevant learning activity extending beyond the regular school day. Homework should meet the individual needs of students and assist them in assuming responsibility for their learning through the development of self-discipline, time management and the cultivation of good work habits. It should enable regular ongoing dialogue between students, teachers and par-ents/guardians and help prepare students to reach course expectations and future learning. The Toronto Catholic District School Board’s Homework Policy indicates that students in Grades 9-10 can expect 6-10 hours of homework per week and Grades 11-12 can expect 10 – 20 hours per week. This amount of time can vary depending on individual student abilities and on the courses a student may be enrolled in during any given semester. Homework Tips:
Pick a good time and place to do homework
Remember to budget enough time for lengthier projects and assignments, tests and examina-tions
Spend more time and complete more difficult homework first
Students should ask their subject teacher for help if homework expectations are not clear ACADEMIC SUPPORT Teachers are available for extra help before and after school. Students are encouraged to make ar-rangements with their subject teachers to get this extra help. A student may also arrange for peer tutor-ing when she experiences difficulty in specific subjects through the Student Services Department & Guidance. Tutoring session are held twice weekly, after school to assist students with homework. The Special Education Department is also available to students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
MISSED or LATE EVALUATIONS OF TERM WORK (70% of FINAL MARK) Late submissions will not be accepted after assignments have been returned to the rest of the class after which ample time has been provided by the teacher to meet expectations. If a student does not meet a closure date, the teacher may choose to assess the completion of the expectation in another manner. Such situations require written documentation specifying reasons. MISSED FINAL EVALUATIONS (30% of FINAL MARK)
Any missed evaluations must have medical documentation for any make up or reevaluation to occur. ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION and REPORTING Report cards are an important part of the evaluation process. Mid-term report cards are issued to students in November and April. Final report cards are issued in February and early July.
Progress letters and/or phone calls will be used to contact parents/guardians early progress after the first month of the course.
Students will receive a Course Information Sheet (CIS) that outlines the overall curriculum ex-pectations, evaluation and course policies.
All final course marks will contain 70% term work and 30% final evaluations. ACADEMIC AWARDS Students will be recognized for their achievement(s) through the following awards:
A. SUBJECT AWARDS – highest mark of the course B. ATHLETIC AWARDS – team achievements C. GRADUATE AWARDS – various awards based on community and academic success throughout the high school years at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park High School D. HONOUR ROLL - the minimum average is 80% for the school year (Sept.- June).
COURSES must have been taken at St. Joseph’s Morrow Park C.S.S. day school. Night school, summer school courses, correspondence, or e-courses cannot be included in the student average for honour roll purposes. Students must be enrolled in St. Joseph’s Morrow Park C.S.S. on a full time basis as per each grade.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Scholarships that are offered by various institutions and organizations are available to students with out-standing achievement in academics and extracurricular/ community involvement. Bursaries are awarded to students based on financial need. Information is made available through P.A. Announcements and Student Services Bulletin Board.
SCHOOL SERVICES CHAPLAINCY The Chaplaincy team helps to develop a community of faith within the school. It plans and facilitates a variety of celebrations and activities including school Masses, prayer services, retreats and social justice and community service activities. Chaplaincy is at the service of staff and students in need of guidance, support or direction. Our school chapel is available for staff and students for quiet prayer and reflection. .
STUDENT SERVICES Guidance Counselors assist students with: • course selection • post secondary planning • scholarships • career planning • personal counseling • referrals to TCDSB social worker and psychologist and other community services A Youth Worker, who is available in the Attendance Office, assists students by running group sessions, monitoring lates and absences and individual counseling. The attendance office phone number is 416-393-5679. The student services direct telephone number is 416-393-5679.
LIBRARY
The Library is available for student and staff use between 8:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. The library may be booked for class use and special events and may be closed to accommodate the class or event. All books and research materials are signed out electronically using the student ID card and students are fully responsible for all books or materials borrowed in their name. All books, fines and materials must be returned by the beginning of the final evaluations month of each semester (January & June). Library Procedures:
Students must abide by T.C.D.S.B. Internet Policy when using the computers.
The librarian monitors students’ use of the computers. Persistent misuse of the computer will result in loss of computer privileges.
Photocopying/printing is available at $0.10 per page.
Overdue fees are $0.25 per day to a maximum of $5.00 per book plus the cost of the book if lost.
A maximum of three (3) books may be taken out at any time.
Overdue books and fines must be returned before any new books are signed out.
A maximum of two (2) books on one topic may be signed out at one time.
Food or drink is not allowed in the library.
E-Reader* In recognizing that e-readers are growing in popularity and are increasingly being used to support literacy instruction and personal reading, an exception will be made for borrowing e-readers for the sole purpose of reading at school under the following conditions:
will comply with the St. Joseph’s Morrow Park Student computer and Internet Use Policy (TCDSB) and will not use the e-reader for any purpose other than for reading age-appropriate content already downloaded on the device
will assume responsibility for the e-reader while on school property and will not loan the e-reader to another student in school or during school bus travel whether to/from school or on field trips or athletic events, or leave the e-reader unsupervised on desks, in hall, on school
bus etc., at any time; and waiver is signed and returned to school office by the parent/guardian acknowledging that the above expectations have been read and discussed with the students, the parent/guardian assumes financial responsibility for any loss or damage that may occur while the e-reader is on school property, and the e-reader contains only age-appropriate reading material: *Kobo Vox, iPad or other device designed for the sole purpose of reading e-books
CO-CURRICULAR & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
THE ST. JOSEPH’S MORROW PARK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT
The executive student government consists of the Premier, Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Secretary.
Premier: Folake Kayode Deputy: Salem Aaron Treasurer: Mariae Pabon Secretary: Malaika Henriques Follow the Executive @SJMPCouncil The Executive is supported by “a cabinet” of ministries, which include:
Academic/Awards Ministry
Focuses on the academic aspect of school life including Honour Roll, School Letters, Subject Awards and Graduation Awards
Organizes the Annual Awards Night
Alumnae Ministry
Maintains contact with the graduates of St. Joseph’s Morrow Park C.S.S. and keeps alum-nae informed of school events.
Arts Ministry
Promotes the arts: visual arts, photography, graphic arts, drama, dance, vocal and instru-mental music.
Organizes events highlighting our students’ artistic talents through the Halloween event, Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, Artsfest, Special Events and various performances in the community.
Includes Concert Band and Choir.
Assemblies Ministry The Stage Crew is responsible for lighting and sound for assemblies, shows and special events.
Athletics Ministry Promotes team sports: badminton, baseball, basketball, cross-country, curling, field hockey, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball Organizes events to promote health and physical activities such as intramural sports, Health and Physical Fitness Awareness Week and Breakfast-on-the-Go, Annual Athletic Banquet to recognize and celebrate outstanding athletic performance of our teams and individual athletes. CSLIT Ministry
Focus on Catholic school leadership activities as representatives of SJMP
Representative at TCDSB sponsored activities
Plan, organize, and facilitate board wide activities in conjunction with other secondary schools such as Camp Olympia
Environmental Ministry
Promotes student knowledge, awareness and involvement in highlighting environmental concerns such as recycling, pollution, air quality, climate change and wildlife preservation
Organizes Earth Day Cleanup, Waste Reduction Week, Environmental Week, Clean Air Day, Litter Less Day, Tree Planting and other campaigns and activities External/ Leadership Ministry
Works with other schools in our board promoting school events such as dances, candy grams and student council night
Liturgical Ministry
Promotes spiritual development of our students by organizing school Liturgies; Remem-brance Day, Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday prayer service; Salt and Light activities in-cluding various fundraisers for charities and food drives; Chastity Club, Leadership and Confirmation Retreats; Camp Robin Hood Retreat and Workshop; morning prayers;
Coordinators of youth faith rallies and other faith events; Respect for Life and Catholic Education Week. Media Ministry
Responsible for multi-media communications within the school community
“Keeping SJMP …in the Know.” Multicultural Ministry
Promotes the awareness, respect and richness of the multicultural diversity of our student body by organizing Black History Month events and various other activities, i.e. Interna-tional Day.
Peer Ministry
Organizes peer tutoring, peer helpers, Grade 9 Orientation; Open House for Grade 8 stu-dents; Peer Appreciation; Community Outreach; Big Sister/Little Sister; In the Driver’s Seat; Small Group Workshops, “Party in the Right Spirit” awareness.
Social Ministry Organizes and promotes school dances, Semi-Formal and Prom Formal Clubs, Events & Activities Adopt a Grandparent Anime Club Chinese Student Association Computer Club CSUNA Debating Empowered Student Partnership (ESP) Franklin Conference Habitat for Humanity Library LIT Society Math Club/Math Competitions School Newspaper-The Paw Print Science Club/Science Competitions Skills Canada-Computer Technology Website Competition SJMP In Action-Free the Children Yearbook Committee
School Athletic Teams include: Badminton Softball Basketball (Junior, Senior) Swimming Cross Country Table Tennis Curling Tennis Field Hockey Track & Field Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball (junior & senior) Soccer In order to participate on a school team, our student athletes are asked to meet the following requirements:
Complete the Athlete's Contract
Maintain a good standing in all courses and demonstrate satisfactory effort in achieving course expectations (as per consultation with all teachers)
Follow the Ontario Code of Conduct outlined by TCDAA
Wear team uniforms as per sport or as worn in physical education classes