st anne student handbook 2015 2016

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ST. ANNE ACADEMIC CENTRE

"Crescat Scientia"(Let Knowledge Increase)

A Catholic Community of Caring School

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2016

Mr. N. Martin

PRINCIPAL

Ms. C. Brochu

VICE PRINCIPAL

Mrs. E. MacDonald

VICE PRINCIPAL

Ms. D. Nieumierzycki

VICE PRINCIPAL

Mrs. D. MacDonald

COUNSELOR

Ms. B. Fabijan-Waddell

CHAPLAIN

Mr. J. Manderson

CAREER PRACTITIONER

1010 - 21 Avenue S. E.

Calgary, AB T2G 1N2

Phone: 403-500-2012 FAX: 403-500-2212

website: www.cssd.ab.ca/stanne

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PRINCIP L’S WELCOME

Welcome to St. Anne Academic CentreProviding Creative Learning Soluti ons.

St. Anne is located in the Ramsay/Inglewood district and is open toreturning (second year) Grade 12 students who are residents of CalgaryCatholic School District and students from other school districts.

Our school has developed many new and exciting programs to meet theneeds of all students in our district. Our core program is the delivery ofa faith based curriculum in five core subject areas: Religious Education,Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math. These five subjectsare offered in three instructional modes: direct instruction, self-directedstudies in either a print or online learning through our U-Learn program.

St. Anne provides opportunities for mature students (previouslyattended high school for three years) to complete high schoolgraduation requirements, upgrade subject marks, and/or develop pathways for pursuing a career.

In addition to our core disciplines, we offer off campus programming;Work Experience and R.A.P. (Registered Apprenticeship Program), New Beginnings, Kara Program, Home Education and Fresh StartOutreach Program.

We are here to help you achieve your goals; please ask any of us forassistance when you require it.

We want to be part of your success.Norm Martin

Principal

ST. ANNE – OUR PATRONESS

St. Anne is the traditional name of the mother of Mary, the BlessedVirgin. Her name in Hebrew is Hannah, which means “grace”. Anneand her husband, Joachim, lived in Nazareth, and they were childless.To be childless in that time and place was considered a curse from God.Joachim went into the mountains to pray. Anne was also praying and promised to dedicate any child she had to the service of God. An angel

appeared to both Joachim and Anne promising that God would sendthem a child whom the whole world would call blessed. In time, adaughter was born to them and they named her Miriam (Mary). St.Anne is also the patroness of women in labour and of miners.


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St. Anne Academic Centre – Important Dates 2015-2016Tuesday September 1 Student Orientation Day

Wednesday September 2 First Day of Classes

Monday September 7 Labour Day (Holiday)

Thursday September 10 Opening BBQ- Students & StaffMonday September 21 Professional Development Day (No Classes)

Monday September 28 Speaker - Michael Chiasson

Thursday October 8 Thanksgiving/School Opening Mass

Friday October 9 Professional Development Day (No Classes)

Monday October 12 Thanksgiving Day (Holiday)

Monday October 19 Speaker - David Adie

Monday November 2 Faith Day (No Classes)

Monday November 2 ELA 30-1 & 30-2 Part A @ St Anne

November 2-9 Diploma exams (Check Schedule) St. Anne Academic Centre

Monday November 9 Remembrance Day Celebration

Wednesday November 11 Remembrance Day (No Classes)

Monday November 16 P/T Conferences 3:30-6:30p (Regular Classes)

Sunday November 29 First Sunday of Advent

Friday December 18 Christmas Holiday Begins (Noon Dismissal)

Christmas Break December 18 - Jan 03

Monday January 4 School Re-Opens Classes Resume

Tuesday January 12 Last Day of classes for Semester 1

January 13-28 Exams including Diplomas (Check Schedule) St. Anne Academic Centre

Friday January 29 Semester 2 – Classes Begin

Tuesday February 9 Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Breakfast

Wednesday February 10 Ash Wednesday Celebration

Thursday February 11 Teachers’ Convention

Friday February 12 Teachers’ Convention

Monday February 15 Family Day (Holiday)Tuesday February 16 Professional Development Day (No Classes)

Tuesday March 8 Speaker- David Adie

Wednesday March 18 Professional Development Day (No Classes)

Wednesday March 23 Stations of the Cross Celebration

Thursday March 24 Easter Break Begins Noon Dismissal

Easter Break March 24 – April 3

Monday April 4 School Re-Opens Classes Resume

April 6-14 Diploma Exams (Check Schedule) St. Anne Academic Centre

Thursday April 21 Speaker – Michael Chiasson

Monday April 25 Professional Development Day (No Classes)

Friday May 20 Professional Development Day (No Classes)

Monday May 23 Victoria Day (Holiday)Thursday June 2 Yearend BBQ Students & Staff

Thursday June 9 Last Day of classes for Semester 2

Friday June 10 Graduation Mass & Convocation (No Classes)

June 13-28 Exams including Diplomas (Check Schedule) St. Anne Academic Centre

Wednesday June 29 Teacher Organization AM only


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St. Anne Academic Centre

Day Schedule

Monday - Thursday

8:00 am Student Café Opens

8:15 am Breakfast Program Available

8:30 am Learning Commons Opens

8:55 am Student Check in- Morning Classes Begin

10:24 am Morning Break – Nutritious Items

Available in Student Café

10:34 am Period 1 Resumes

11:55 am Announcements

12:00 pm Student Café Opens for Lunch

Food Service Available

12:25 pm Food Service Closes

12:30 pm Student Check-In – Afternoon Classes

Begin

1:56 pm Period 3 Class Dismissal

1:56 pm –

2:06 pm

Afternoon Break

3:32 pm Student DismissalFriday

8:00 am Student Café Opens

8:15 am Breakfast Program Available

8:55 am Flex Friday Sessions

11:00 am Student Café Opens for Lunch

Food Service Available

11:28 am Food Service Closes

11:30 am Flex Friday Sessions

12:30 pm Period 4 –

U- Learn1:30 pm Student Dismissal


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REGISTRATION

Students book an appointment online to meet face to face with anAdministrator or Counselor to register and choose their courses.Students will need to provide a copy of their birth certificate and astatement of marks. In addition, they should be prepared to pay theirregistration and course fees. A parent or guardian must accompanystudents under 18 years of age.

FEE SCHEDULE

$10.00 non-refundable registration fee, paid once during a schoolyear, covers the cost of student ID, liturgies, a student swipe card andmiscellaneous student supplies.$60.00 deposit for course materials for each 5 credit course. $40.00will be refunded when course materials are returned.$30.00 deposit for course materials for each 3 credit course. $20.00will be refunded when course materials are returned.$5.00 fee for consumable course materials for each one-credit course,where applicable. Several course offerings are at no cost. We have a limited number of lockers. Students wishing a locker will be charged $5.00 for the rental of a locker and lock. When the lockis returned, the $5.00 will be refunded. Lockers must be emptied at theend of each semester to allow the caretaking staff to carry out routinecleaning and maintenance.

COMMUNICATION

St. Anne Academic Centre Website: www.cssd.ab.ca/stanne This site, available to all students, parents and staff, contains the latest

news at St. Anne. A calendar of events, site map, D2L Login, otherimportant links, as well as a list of contacts can be found here. Studentsand parents are encouraged to visit this site regularly.

STUDENT I.D./SWIPE CARD

St. Anne is an open school with lots of activity during the day. To helpensure the security of the community, students are asked to keep theirSt. Anne photo ID cards on their person at all times. In addition, as asecure and safe school community, students will be issued a swipe cardto access the school. The access doors in the school are as follows:

Main front doors Handicapped doors Southwest doors

The student swipe cards will be activated from 8:00 am to 4:00 pmMonday to Friday. The replacement cost for a lost swipe card will be$5.00.

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CAREER CENTRE

The Career Centre located in the Learning Commons is staffed by aqualified Career Practitioner. The services offered include self-assessment, occupational research, and assistance with job search andresume writing as well as post-secondary exploration. With anestimated 40,000 occupations available in the world of work, theCareer Centre helps students explore how their unique personality,values, interests and skills relate to a number of career choices.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION (D.I.)

This is the recommended method of instruction for St. Anne students.Students are more likely to successfully complete D.I. courses asclasses meet regularly and class sizes are usually small. Help isavailable on a one-to-one basis. Most students learn best when they

attend regularly, communicate with their teacher, and interact withclassmates.

U-learn Print

Students may, from time to time, register in print courses when offered.Any student accepted into a print course must meet with the markingteacher to set a program plan. Students will be scheduled to be inregular contact with the teacher and to complete the course within thetime frame stipulated in the program plan. Each course must besubmitted upon completion.

U-learn Online

U-Learn is the Calgary Catholic School District’s creative learningsolution for online education which seeks to enhance learning

opportunities for high school students. Based out of St. Anne AcademicCentre, the U-Learn program offers students the opportunity to takemost core subjects at the high school level, in an online environment.The learning platform Brightspace by D2L is used to facilitateinteraction between the student and the teacher. This program can beaccessed from anywhere via a computer and with internet connection.The flexibility this gives a student in completing coursework provides afreedom that is necessary if students have hectic schedules, cannot fit inall courses into a timetable or just wish to take a course in an onlineformat. A course from U-Learn provides students with the samelearning opportunities and the same expectations found in a regularclassroom except that the classroom is accessed through the internet.The skills gained while learning online will greatly enhance overall

learning strategies. Online education, however, is not for every student.There are very important attributes that need to be considered inassessing a student’s potential success in an online environment.


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Discuss them with our counselor to make sure online learning is rightfor you.

A complete listing of courses offered through U-Learn can be found onour website: www.cssd.ab.ca/stanne. It is recommended that studentsonly take one 5 credit (or equivalent) print or online course persemester.

OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATION

St. Anne Academic Centre offers a number of Off-Campus Programs.Students are able to earn credits in Work Experience, Career Internshipand the Registered Apprentice Program (RAP) while working, full or part-time at various jobs in the community. To get started studentsmust register at St. Anne and complete a prerequisite course – HCS3000. This is a 1 credit online course. Students do not need to attendclassroom courses in order to participate.

Work Experience Work Experience is a school program designed to offer practicalexperience in a work place environment. It allows students theopportunity to explore a career that is of interest to them while gaining15+ credits towards a high school diploma.

RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program)The Registered Apprenticeship Program allows students to accumulatehours towards an apprenticeship and earn 40 credits towards a highschool diploma.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 15, 25, 35

To graduate from the Calgary Catholic School District, a student musthave 9 credits in Religious Studies within the 100-credit requirementmandated by Alberta Education. Courses are available for students whohave not completed the nine credits required for graduation.

KARA PROGRAM

(For pregnant and parenting teens)

This District program offers the services of a teacher/counselor, socialworker, and nurse. The focus of Kara is to help students, both male andfemale, stay in school, maintain good health and support new decision-making. The Kara program includes academic credits for CTS unitscovering a variety of relevant topics. If you are interested in thissupport service, please meet first with our school counselor.

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FRESH START -

Outreach Program

The Fresh Start Outreach Program caters to students experiencingsocial, personal, environmental, and/or family concerns. Focused onhigh school completion, the Outreach Program offers the necessaryflexibility for students with poor attendance, at risk of dropping out oraway from school due to suspension or expulsion to finish their highschool program in a supportive and safe educational environment. The program is accessible to students between 15 and 19 years of age.

BELL SCHEDULE

Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday Condensed

SessionsMon- Thurs./

Sept-Nov

Friday

Morning

Warning Bell 8:55 AM

8:58 AM – 12:00 PM

Break

10:24 AM – 10:34 AM

8:58 AM – 12:00

PM

Break

10:24 AM – 10:34

AM

8:58 AM –

12:00 PM

Math 30-1

Break

10:24 AM –

10:34 AM

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Flex sessions

Lunch B reak

12:00 PM – 12:28 PM Lunch Break

11:00 AM – 11:28

AM

11:30 AM – 12:30

PMFlex Sessions

Afternoon

Warnin g Bell 12:28 PM12:30 PM – 3:32 PM

Break

1:56 PM- 2:06 PM

12:30 PM – 3:32PM

Break

1:56 PM – 2:06PM

12:30 PM –

3:32PM

ELA 30-1

Break

1:56 PM –

2:06 PM

Period 4 – U Learn12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Period 3 Monday – Thursday

12:30 PM – 1:56 PM

Period 4 – U Learn

Monday – Thursday

2:06 PM – 3:32 PM


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ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA,

A STUDENT MUST:

earn a minimum of 100 credits

including:

English L. A. 30-1 or 30-2

Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2

Mathematics 20 level

Science 20 or Science 24, Biology /Chemistry/Physics 20

Physical Education 10 (3 credits)*Not needed if you are 19 years old as of September 1st of current

school year.

Career and Life Management (CALM) – 3 credits

* Not needed if you are 19 years old as of September 1st of current

school year.

10 credits, in any combination, from:Career and Technology Studies (CTS)Fine ArtsFrench and International Languages orPhysical Education 20 and/or Physical Education 30Locally developed/ acquired and locally authorized courses in CTS,

Fine Arts or Second LanguagesKnowledge and Employability or IOP Occupational CoursesRegistered Apprenticeship Program

10 credits in any 30-level course other than

English 30-1 or 30-2 and Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2:Locally developed/acquired and locally authorized courses3000 series, advanced level, in CTS modules35-level work experienceOne 36-level K&E occupational courseTwo 35-level courses from any trade in the RAP

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Counselor will make available to St. Anne students informationregarding all applications through meetings held during each semester.

Interested students can check the District’s website at www.cssd.ab.ca and look under “Students” and then “Scholarship Guide”.

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ATTENDANCE

Student success in academics is directly related to student attendance.Students are expected to attend school and be responsible when theymiss classes. Should you miss class, talk to your teacher and use D2Lto get caught up. If you know in advance you will be absent, informyour teacher. Parents do not need to call in absences unless the studentis under 18 years old. Students with chronic attendance problems whoare not meeting academic success will be withdrawn.

HOMEWORK POLICY

The Calgary Catholic School District Regulation defines homework as“any task assigned by teachers intended for the students to carry out

during non-instructive hours”. This includes work intended as study or practice. Homework assigned by teachers must have a direct correlation

to daily instruction. Students struggling with homework, and requiringassistance beyond the regular class time, are strongly encouraged to seetheir subject teacher during tutorial time. Respecting the importance offamily time, teachers have been encouraged to refrain from assigninghomework over the holidays and long weekends. This applies tospecific assignments only as student may need to study or practice fortests during these times.

Teachers may use homework to support classroom instruction andstudent learning in a variety of ways. In designing homework forstudents, teachers must apply the following guiding principles:

Ensure homework is purposeful and meaningful.

Plan and differentiate assignments in order to ensure studentsare able to complete homework independently or withminimal support.

Recognize that students require different types or amounts ofhomework to learn materials.

Seek student input into the structure of homework that bestsupports their learning and success.

Work collaboratively with students and parents to ensurehomework assignments are completed rather than deductingmarks for incomplete homework.

Evaluation of homework is not required. If a teacher choosesto evaluate homework, it must be based on the outcomes ofthe Program of Studies.

If students become overloaded with common due dates for homeworkand/or tests, they are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their


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subject teachers for consideration of alternatives. Teachers shouldcommunicate with students and other teachers to adjust their timelines,

test dates or assignment due dates when needed. When absent fromschool the student is responsible for coursework by accessing D2L andattending tutorials upon their return.Please refer to the District policy on homework at the followinglink: http://intranet/files/regulations/i/IKB.pdf

ACCESSING GRADES ON-LINE:

DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

St. Anne students have the opportunity to use web technologies todifferentiate learning through interactive resources and greater choicein classroom settings. The web-based platform Brightspace by D2L isaccessible through our website www.cssd.ab.ca/stanne. It is amonitored and secured environment that allows teachers to presentlearning materials and opportunities for student interaction withincurricular areas. It is accessible both from school and from home. St.Anne offers several courses from this platform. Every student is provided with an individual username and password to access thissystem. Grades are posted in D2L by each teacher.

DIPLOMA EXAMS “Students may not bring any papers, notes of any kind, headsets,audiocassette/CD players, digital and audio players, cell phones, pagersor books other than those allowed into the examination room. No hand-held electronic dictionaries are allowed. Students must ensure thatdictionaries and references used for Part A of English Language Arts

30-1, English Language Arts 30-2, French Language Art 30, SocialStudies 30-1 and Social Studies 30-2, and all calculators are completelyfree of notes or study material.”

MARKS APPEAL PROCESS

To appeal a mark, a student must submit a letter of appeal to thePrincipal within ten days of receiving the mark.

Student Integrity Policy

St. Anne Academic Centre recognizes the need for all students toassume responsibility for their own work. Academic integrity must be preserved not only for its own sake but also in fairness to the objectiveevaluation of everyone. Cheating or plagiarism in any form is not permitted. Plagiarism is the use of the writings or ideas of another asone’s own. To address this behavior, the school’s progressive discipline

plan takes effect in the case of cheating/plagiarism and the student will

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still have the opportunity to be assessed. Student who allow others tocopy his/ her work will also be subjected to the school’s progressive

discipline plan.

STUDENT CONDUCT

Expectations: A student shall conduct himself or herself so as to reasonablycomply with the following code of conduct as outlined in Section12 of the School Act:

(i) be diligent in pursuing his/her studies;(ii) attend school regularly and punctually;(iii) co-operate fully with everyone authorized by the board to provideeducation programs and other services;(iv) comply with the rules of the school;(v) account to the student’s teachers for the student’s conduct;

(vi) respect the rights of others.

Progressive School Discipline Procedures:

1. Minor Offences – The use of positive correctivemeasures such as warnings, informal/formal talks (betweenstudent, teacher, counsellor, parents and principal) and loss ofschool privileges. (When Offence Occurs)

2. Habitual Minor Offences – The use of consequentialcorrective measures such as in-school suspensions of ½ to 3 fulldays. Parents contacted/interview to discuss the in-school suspension. Counseling services encouraged. (When OffenceOccurs)

3. Major or Repeat Offences – Formal suspension of1 to 5 days. Parents and Superintendent notified in writing.Parent conference to discuss reinstatement and correctivemeasures.

Counseling and alternate education opportunities (i.e. another program, another school, home schooling, therapeutic setting)may be explored. (When Offence Occurs)

THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE OFFENCE MAY BE SUCHTHAT THE STUDENT IS MOVED DIRECTLY TO FORMALSUSPENSION OR EXPULSION.


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The principal (or designate) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE School

Act section 24(7), (a) or (b) may recommend expulsion.

Serious offences include, but are not limited to the

following: (a) use, possession of, or active contact with weapons;(b) threats, which in the judgment of the principal, endanger others;(c) serious acts of violence;(d) hazing;(e) vandalism;(f) use, possession of, distribution of, or active contact with drugs oralcohol;(g) personal or sexual harassment;(h) extortation

(i) theft;(j) participation in, or association with, criminal gang activity,including wearing, carrying or displaying gang paraphernalia, orexhibiting behaviour or gestures that symbolize gang membership;(k) conduct that threatens the safety of the student, or of others in aschool;(l) conduct that adversely affects or disrupts the orderly functioning ofa school; (m) physical harming of a student, or ofothers in a school; and,(n) other activities of a serious nature

SMOKINGSmoking or e cigarette use is not permitted on school property.Students under the age of 18 are not allowed by law to smokeanywhere.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Possession, use, or trafficking in alcohol, illegal drugs or any otherabusive substances will not be tolerated at school or any schoolsponsored activity. The use of alcohol by minors and the use of illegaldrugs is against the law. As a result the appropriate law enforcementofficers may be involved and charges laid. Such infractions will resultin immediate suspension and possible expulsion.


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WEAPONS IN SCHOOLS

Air Rifles/GunsThe district prohibits students from possessing weapons or engaging inviolent or threatening acts on school property, and at school sponsoredfunctions and activities. “Weapon” means any object, device, or

instrument designed or through its use is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm to oneself or others. By this definition, airrifles/guns are therefore considered weapons. As it is challenging tovisually identify these weapons as air rifles/guns, school staff, CalgaryPolice Services and the RCMP will likely respond in the same manneras they would an actual rifle/gun. For the safety of all students, staffand visitors in the school, these items are not allowed on school property or at school-related activities under any circumstance.

Laser Pointers

Laser pointers are not permitted at school as they may cause seriousdamage when pointed in the direction of someone’s eyes. Students

using pointers will have them confiscated and may face suspension.

SUSPENSION

Serious infractions of school regulations may result in the suspensionof the student concerned. A student under suspension from the schoolmay not access school property during the term of the suspension.

VISITORS AND TRESPASSING

All visitors must register at the Main Offi ce upon arrival. Approvedvisitors are to wear visitor I.D. tags, available from the main office.

Unauthorized visitors, including students not registered at St. AnneAcademic Centre, will be asked to leave immediately and could becharged with trespassing. St Anne students who choose to enter otherschools without permission during school hours may be charged withtrespassing by the school they are visiting.

SKATEBOARDS

Skateboarding is not allowed on school property. Boards must bestored in lockers.

LOST AND FOUND

Found articles will be stored in the lost and found box in the cafeteria.Valuable items, such as cell phones and jewelry, please ask at the mainoffice.


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PARKING

Students and parents are reminded that our parking lot has limitedspace for student parking. Parking is on a first come, first serve basis. Areminder that street/residential parking is also very limited due tozoning bylaws in the Ramsay area.

CELL PHONES

AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Cell phones must be used wisely, discretely, and respectfully. Inaddition, cell phones are not permitted in the testing centre. Cell phonesmay be used in non-instructional areas when students are not in classes(spares, lunch time, before and after school). Students may not use cell phone cameras at our school to ensure the privacy (FOIP) ofstudents/staff is respected. Classroom teachers will establish procedures

regarding the use of mobile devices in their classrooms. What isappropriate in one classroom may not be appropriate for another.Teachers have flexibility based on the curriculum requirements. Mobiledevices offer applications that may enhance classroom learning byengaging students to use tools they are consistently using for a varietyof purposes. These devices can offer educational opportunities formedia creation, project collaboration, data collection and sharing, publication of student work, and other alternatives to traditionalapproaches to learning. Along with the potential benefits, there is potential for abuse. There are times when these devices may not be theappropriate tool and should be set aside. Mobile devices can drawstudents’ attention away from their academic tasks and may be adistraction in the classroom.

Electronic DevicesWIFI is available in most areas of the school and students areencouraged to bring electronic devices which support learning. Portablecomputers, tablets and other internet gateway devices can be effectivein enhancing the learning experience of students. Handheld devicessuch as phones are not considered to be efficient tools that supportsustained learning. Handheld devices must be used wisely as they can potentially detract from learning. Although power stations are availablethroughout the school, battery life is an important consideration whenchoosing a device. Students who br ing personal ly owned devices toschool also assume full responsibility for their safe keeping. The

school , the Board and its employees, are not responsible for items

that are lost, mi splaced or stolen .


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DRESS CODE

Among the values taught in our Catholic schools are the virtues ofdecency, modesty and respect. Our goal is to provide a positive andsafe learning environment that will reflect a Catholic Community ofCaring.

The purpose of a dress code is to set forth guidelines for permissibleclothing to be worn at school and at school-sponsored activities.Research shows a consistent positive correlation between schools thathave dress codes and improved academic performance.

Students must wear clothing that is appropriate for educationalactivities and that will not cause a disruption to the educational process.

Specifically:

Footwear must be worn at all times indoors. Clothes must be clean and in good repair.

Clothes must not display slogans or advertising which iscontroversial, obscene, offensive and/ or depicting drugs oralcohol.

Gang related clothing or accessories may not be worn.

Any clothing, jewelry or accessories, which create a safety orhealth concern or cause or threaten to cause disruption to theeducational process are prohibited.

Hat/Headgear: Students will be allowed to wear hats/head gear based on the following criteria: These items cannot beoffensive, controversial, obscene, and or depicting drugs oralcohol, no affiliation to gang, and they cannot create a health

concern.

The following clothing is prohibited:

Clothing that reveals bare backs, bare shoulders (includingspaghetti straps), bare midriffs and/ or low necklines, tanktops, muscle shirts, and fish-net tops.

Sheer clothing, clothing that reveals undergarments.

Shorts and skirts must be hemmed, in good repair, and ofappropriate length (reach at least to the end of the finger tipswhen arms are at side).

Students who arrive at school dressed inappropriately will be asked tochange. It will be viewed as defiant behavior if the student repeatedly

violates the dress code. Consequences shall range from a meeting withan administrator to a suspension.


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STUDENT SUPPORTS

Learning Commons: Students may access this area for independentwork or group work. This is a designated area for the purpose ofengaging in academic work. Students will have access to libraryresources and computers. Additional support through the diverseteacher learning team will also be available. This learning area will beaccessible daily from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm except on Fridays - 8:30 amto 1:30 pm. Food, beverages (except for water bottles), and gum are not permitted in this area.

Cafeteria/Lunch Room: Students will have access to the cafeteria forthe breakfast program from 8:15 am to 8:55 am each day. In addition,students can access the cafeteria for lunch from 12:00 pm to 12:25 pm(Fridays – 11:00 am to 11:25 am) each day. The concession will beopen at lunch on a daily basis and there will be a limited number of

items for sale. Microwave ovens and hot water will be available forstudents. Please note that students will have limited access to thecafeteria while classes are in session. The cafeteria will be closedduring period 4.

Testing Centre: This area will be accessible from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm(Fridays – 8:30 am to 1:30 pm) on a daily basis. This area will besupervised at all times and students are expected to comply with all testwriting procedures. Food, beverages (expect for water bottles), andgum are not permitted in this area.

St. Anne Student Union

Is your life fine, but you yearn for something more? Have you alwayssuspected that you are capable of more, but you’re not sure what? Do

you enjoy helping others? If you answer to these questions is “Yes”,you should consider coming to meet like-minded people at the St. AnneStudent Union. This is a student-led organization that is committed toimproving the experience of St. Anne students, and volunteering in thewider community. We currently have openings in the following positions.VP Communications, VP Local Charities, VP Recruiting, MusicalDirector, Breakfast Volunteers, General Volunteers.Br ing your i deas, enthusiasm and energy and get in volved!


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Student Groups Human Sexuality

Topics

Over the year, our school may establish a student group, which engagesin discussion and activities related to diversity and justice issues,including support for students belonging to sexual minorities. In particular, within our Religious Education and Family Life CatholicCommunity of Caring program, students may provide leadership andreceive support to continue to build inclusive communities, alignedwith our Catholic social teachings. If you wish further information, please contact the principal.

STUDENT CRIME STOPPERS

By offering cash rewards and providing a number to call withinformation relating to any crime, Crime Stoppers encourages studentsto provide tips that can be vital in solving a crime.

Students can pass on information about any crime by calling 262-TIPS(8477) or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A code number is issued as the onlylink to this information which is then forwarded to the Calgary PoliceService.

You never have to give your name.You will not have to testify in court.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display.Your call is free.

Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

CATHOLIC

COMMUNITY

OF CARING

St. Anne Academic Centreis a Catholic Community ofCaring school.

This program is a values- based approach to positivedecision-making


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The Catholic Community of Caring philosophy serves to enhance ourfaith by focusing on the five key universally accepted values of caring,

respect, responsibility, trust and family.

Each year the community engages in service projects to extend our careto others within our school or in the greater community. In our school,teachers, parents, students and support staff work together to create anaccepting learning environment, provide all individuals with care andsupport, share high expectations and teach values.As students’ transition from St. Anne to post-secondary education orthe world of work, they take with them the skills to grow into lifelonglearners and make positive choices.

INTERNET USE

Students are required to sign a "Student Acceptable Use Policy for

Internet Use" form each school year in order to access the Internetusing the district-wide network. Violations of this policy may result inrestricted network access, loss of network access, disciplinary action orlegal action. Students under 18 years of age must also have a parent orguardian sign this form.

WEBSITES FOR STUDENTS

www.cssd.ab.ca/stanne- our school website

https://dl.cssd.ab.ca - Brightspace by D2L. Students can accesscourses and grades.

www.cssd.ab.ca - Calgary Catholic School District Scholarship Guide

“Student Centre” and then “Scholarship Guide”

https://education.alberta.ca - Alberta Education information

www.alis.gov.ab.ca - Alberta Education information services,occupational profiles

www.schoolfinder.com - resources on schools, scholarships, careers

www.scholarshipscanada.com - scholarships

www.careercruising.com - Self-assessment and explore occupations.(Visit the Career Centre for a user name and password)

www.nextsteps.org -- Access to job boards and tips on resume writing.

www.campusaccess.com -- Post-secondary exploration.www.tradesecrets.org -- Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training

https://dl.cssd.ab.ca/http://www.cssd.ab.ca/http://www.cssd.ab.ca/https://education.alberta.ca/https://education.alberta.ca/http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/http://www.schoolfinder.com/http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/http://www.careercruising.com/http://www.careercruising.com/http://www.nextsteps.org/http://www.campusaccess.com/http://www.tradesecrets.org/http://www.tradesecrets.org/http://www.campusaccess.com/http://www.nextsteps.org/http://www.careercruising.com/http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/http://www.schoolfinder.com/http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/https://education.alberta.ca/http://www.cssd.ab.ca/https://dl.cssd.ab.ca/


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Diploma Examinations

Semester 1

November 2015

Date Time* Subject

Monday, November 2 9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 1 Part A9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 2 Part A

Tuesday, November 3 9:00 – 11:30 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part A9:00 – 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-2 Part A

Wednesday, November 4 9:00 - 11:30 AM English 30-1 Part B

9:00 - 11:30 AM English 30-2 Part B

Thursday, November 5 9:00- 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part B9:00- 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-2 Part B

Friday, November 6 9:00 – 11:30 AM Mathematics 30-11:00 – 3:00 PM Chemistry 30

Monday, November 9 9:00 – 11:00 AM Biology 301:00 – 3:00 PM Physics 30

*Students are permitted an additional one-half hour to complete their

exams.


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Semester 1

January 2016

Date Time* Subject

Wednesday, January 13 9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 1 Part A

9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 2 Part A

Thursday, January 14 9:00 – 11:30 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part A9:00 – 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-2 Part A

Tuesday, January 19 9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30-1 Part B9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30-2 Part B

Wednesday, January 20 9:00- 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part BSocial Studies 30-2 Part B

Friday, January 22 9:00- 11:00 AM Biology 30

Monday, January 25 9:00- 11:30 AM Mathematics 30-19:00- 11:30 AM Mathematics 30-2

Tuesday, January 26 9:00- 11:00 AM Physics 30

Wednesday, January 27 9:00- 11:00 AM Chemistry 30

Thursday, January 28 9:00 – 11:00 AM Science 30

*Students are permitted an additional one-half hour to complete theirexams.


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Semester 2

April 2016

Date Time* Subject

Wednesday, April 6 9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 1 Part A9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 2 Part A

Thursday, April 7 9:00 – 11:30 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part A9:00 – 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-2 Part A

Friday, April 8 9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30-1 Part B9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30-2 Part B

Monday, April 11 9:00- 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part BSocial Studies 30-2 Part B

Tuesday, April 12 9:00 - 11:30 AM Mathematics 30-19:00 - 11:30 AM Mathematics 30-21:00 – 3:00 PM Chemistry 30

Wednesday, April 13 9:00- 11:00 AM Biology 301:00 - 3:00 PM Physics 30

Thursday, April 14 9:00 – 11:00 AM Science 30~ Digital Only



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Semester 2

June 2016

Date Time* Subject

Monday, June 13 9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 1 Part A9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 2 Part A

Tuesday, June 14 9:00 – 11:30 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part A9:00 – 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-2 Part A

Thursday, June 16 9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30-1 Part B9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30-2 Part B

Friday, June 17 9:00 – 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part B9:00 – 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-2 Part B

Wednesday, June 22 9:00 – 11:00 AM Biology 30

Thursday, June 23 9:00 – 11:00 AM Chemistry 30

Friday, June 24 9:00 – 11:30 AM Mathematics 30-19:00 – 11:30 AM Mathematics 30-2

Monday, June 27 9:00 – 11:00 AM Physics 30

Tuesday, June 28 9:00 – 11:00 AM Science 30



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August 2016

Date Time* Subject

Wednesday, August 3 9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 1 Part A9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30 – 2 Part A

Thursday, August 4 9:00 – 11:30 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part A9:00 – 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-2 Part A

Friday, August 5 9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30-1 Part B9:00 – 11:30 AM English 30-2 Part B

Monday, August 8 9:00 – 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-1 Part B9:00 – 11:00 AM Social Studies 30-2 Part B

Tuesday, August 9 9:00 – 11:30 AM Mathematics 30-19:00 – 11:30 AM Mathematics 30-2

Wednesday, August 10 9:00 – 11:00 AM Biology 301:00 – 3:00 PM Physics 30

Thursday, August 11 9:00 – 11:00 AM Chemistry 301:00 – 3:00 PM Science 30



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General Information Bulletin

Introduction to the Diploma Examinations Program

Purpose: The Grade 12 Diploma Examinations Program, established in1984, has three main purposes:

to certify the level of individual student achievement inselected Grade 12 courses

to ensure that province-wide standards of achievement aremaintained

to report individual and group results

To receive a high school diploma, students are required to write at leasttwo diploma examinations, either English Language Arts 30-1 orEnglish 30-2 and either Social Studies 30-1 or Social Studies 30-2.

Eligibility: A student who is formally registered to receive instructionin a diploma examination course in an Alberta high school is eligible towrite the diploma examination at that school. Before course credit can be awarded, a student must write the diploma examination. A studentwho has previously been awarded a school mark for the course maywrite the diploma examination. A mature student may write thediploma examination without having a previously awarded mark in thatcourse.

Increased Administrations of Diploma Examinations: AlbertaEducation is increasing the frequency of opportunities available tostudents for writing diploma examinations. November and Aprildiploma examination administrations are available to all schools.

Rewriting Diploma Examinations: Students may rewrite diplomaexaminations in all writing sessions without retaking the course.Students re-writing humanities diploma examinations must rewrite both parts of those examinations. A student is considered to be rewriting adiploma examination if he or she has previously written that diplomaexamination at any time during the current or two previous school years(since September 2012).* New: Al l A lberta students who are rewriti ng diploma examinations

must :

Pre-register to rewrite the diploma examination

Pre-pay the rewrite fee of ($26.25)The rewrite fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to otherdiploma examination sessions.Information and methods for registering and paying for diplomaexamination rewrites can be found at this website:http://education.alberta.ca/students/exam/rewrites
http://education.alberta.ca/students/exam/rewriteshttp://education.alberta.ca/students/exam/rewriteshttp://education.alberta.ca/students/exam/rewrites

st anne student handbook 2015 2016

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