JVH
Student Handbook
2023-2024
JVH School
Welcome to this new year at JVH!
At JVH, we celebrate the development and evolution of learning opportunities in partnerships with students, families, staff, and community. We are privileged to be one of British Columbia’s growing number of K-12 schools, and our learning community spans all ages, including early learners and adult learners. We intend to continue to develop learning experiences that are relevant, engaging, and rigorous and that help develop excitement and empowerment for life-long learning. We invite students to become active contributors to our community by joining sports teams, clubs, extra-curricular events and more.
This handbook is designed to facilitate a positive learning environment for all. While we place a high emphasis on clarity through this document, we also know that strong relationships and ongoing conversations are instrumental in supporting optimal learning. Please contact our office with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.
Ron Sherman
Principal J. V. Humphries K-12 School and Jewett Elementary School
Email: ron.sherman@sd8.bc.ca
Office: 250-353-2227
Website: https://jvh.sd8.bc.ca/
District: www.sd8.bc.ca
School District No. 8 Kootenay Lake Framework for Learning
Our SD8 Board of Education recognizes and promotes the idea that learning and success are not easily defined and are multi-dimensional. With this in mind, they have published the following framework to guide our support of student learning.
Lifelong Learners
We improve student learning through interest-based, competency-based, flexible and innovative approaches.
Connected Learners
We inspire learners to become curious, critical, and creative stewards of the natural world and the local and global community.
Caring and Inclusive Learning Culture
We promote physical and mental well-being through social-emotional learning to foster compassionate learners.
Cultural and Identity Development
We promote a positive sense of identity in culturally safe and responsive communities of learning.
Career Development
We prepare students to graduate with options for their future life and career goals.
Please see SD8 Strategic Plan –for the full document.
Student Handbook Table of Contents
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Topic |
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Teacher Contact List |
5 |
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JVH and SD8 Code of Conduct |
6 |
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Consequences & Interventions Framework |
7-8 |
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Consequences & Interventions Details |
8 -9 |
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JVH Actions, Rights, and Responsibilities for All |
9 |
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2022-2023 District Calendar |
10 |
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2022-2023 School Calendar |
11 |
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JVH Daily Schedule |
12 |
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Details for Students and Parents |
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Attendance Bikes & Skateboards Bus Guidelines |
13 14 14 |
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Cell Phone Use Changing Courses Cheating & Plagiarism |
14 15 15 |
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Communication Process to Resolve Complaints Counselling Services Dress |
15 16 16 |
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Extra-Curricular Participation Fees Financial Hardship |
16-17 17 17 |
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Final Exams Grade Appeals Grading |
17-18 18 18-19 |
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Graduation Program Guests at School & Criminal Record Checks Harassment or Bullying of Students |
20 20 20 |
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Health Care and Student Accident Procedures Health Hub Interim Reports & Incomplete Forms |
20-21 22 22 |
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Lockers & Locks Lost & Found Secondary Timetable |
22 22 23 |
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Smoking & Vaping Student Parking & Transportation Students Suspended from School |
24 24 24 |
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Substance Use & Possession Technology Use Textbooks & Library Books |
24 25 25 |
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Weapons & Knives Withdrawal from a Course or from School |
26 26 |
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Appendix A-Process for Dealing with Reports of Bullying |
27-29 |
JVH Teacher Contact List 2023-24
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Principal |
Mr. Ron Sherman |
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Secretary |
Ms. Marlene Wiens |
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Teachers |
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Primary - 1 |
Ms. Sarah Pollick |
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Primary - 2 |
Ms. Tegan Gresley-Jones |
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Intermediate 1 |
Ms. Kate Okros |
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Intermediate - 2 |
Ms. Keely Grunerud |
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Intermediate - 3 |
Ms. Brenna Leitch |
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Secondary teachers, Various Subjects |
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Mr. Cam Zuk |
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Ms. Nancy Patience |
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Mr. Steve Anderson |
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Mr. Ian Einer |
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Ms. Hannah Lunn |
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Ms. Grace Broadfoot |
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Ms. Meleana Terlingen |
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Ms. Emily Barber |
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Mr. Nick Shave |
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Mr. Kendrick Lawless |
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Inclusion Support Teacher |
Ms. Kare Cathro |
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Inclusion Support Teacher |
Ms. Yvonne Bousfield |
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Academic Counselor |
Ms. Meleana Terlingen |
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Teacher-Librarian |
Mr. Alastair McKay |
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Primary Prep Teacher and Teacher-Librarian |
Ms. Madeleine McCarthy |
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Code of Conduct
For all Students, Staff, Parents and Volunteers:
Expected Behavior
1. Respect
Students are expected to show respect for people, property, and the school's code of conduct. They are expected to act in a responsible manner and be respectful of the rights of others at school and school activities wherever held.
2. Responsibility
Students are expected to gradually assume more responsibility for themselves, as individuals and members of society. They are expected to become more responsible for undertaking, organizing and completing their schoolwork and for contributing to and promoting a safe, caring and positive school environment.
3. Commitment
Students are expected to strive for excellence in all their school endeavors and comply with school expectations and rules for student work, attendance, behaviour, and deportment.
4. Attitude
Students are expected to participate willingly and diligently in their assigned work and to undertake school activities with a spirit of cooperation and fair play
Compliance with the Code of Conduct
It is expected that students will abide by the District and School Code of Conduct going to and from school, on school buses, at school, and at school activities wherever held.
Retaliation Concerns
Schools and the district will take necessary measures to prevent any retaliation against a student who has made a complaint of a breach of code of conduct.
Consequences & Interventions Framework
At JVH… we believe that all members of our school community have the right to learn, be safe and respected, and to be treated with kindness. Our discipline model is based on the rights and responsibilities of our students.
Our Motto:
Be Kind – Be Safe – Be Respectful – Be a Learner
Application of the School Code of Conduct:
All of the following expectations apply to behavior in all school learning spaces, during school-organized or sponsored activities, as well beyond the school and online if it impacts the safe, caring or orderly environment of our school and/or student learning.
Rising expectations:
As students move from grade to grade it is expected that they have increasing personal responsibility and self-discipline.
Consequences & Interventions:
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- School staff will consider the severity and frequency of unacceptable conduct of the student in determining disciplinary action.
- Consequences & interventions will be applied in a fair and consistent manner, respecting individual rights, responsibilities, age, maturity, and any special considerations that apply to the student regarding special needs, if they are unable to comply due to having intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional, or behavioural differences.
- Disciplinary action will focus on corrective rather than punitive measures and on the individual taking ownership of mistakes.
- Our school will treat seriously behaviour or communication that discriminates based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental differences, sex or sexual orientation (prohibited grounds from the BC Human Rights Code).
- Students, as often as possible, are encouraged to participate in the development of meaningful consequences for violations of the established code of conduct.
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Potential consequences & interventions include:
- Conversation with student
- Clarity of Code of Conduct and expectations for behavior that is kind, safe, respectful, and supports learning
- Supervised time to fix mistake &/or give back to the school/community
- Involvement of family (parent/guardian)
- Student-involved plan to change behavior
- School or community counseling or Conflict resolution meetings
- Student-parent/guardian-staff contract to change behavior
- Alternate supervised learning space or partial day school program
- Suspension (as per SD8 policy 300 - http://www.sd8.bc.ca/policy/300%20-%20Student%20Conduct%20Discipline%20-%20Apr%201%202014.pdf )
Notification:
School staff may, depending on the severity and frequency of unacceptable conduct:
- Have students inform parents/guardians directly about instances of unacceptable conduct
- Contact and inform parents/guardians directly about a student’s unacceptable conduct
- Inform the parents/guardians of students who have been the victims of unacceptable conduct
- Inform school district officials as required by district policies
- Inform the police or other agencies as required by law
- Inform staff and the school community as deemed appropriate by the school and/or district administration
Consequences and Interventions Details
- Consequences/Interventions for behaviors that are disruptive to a positive learning environment, including, but not limited to:
- Uncooperative behavior/ unkind words
- Unexcused absence (skipping) or Repeated lateness
- Teasing
- Inappropriate dress
- Profanity
- Loudness/interruptions
- Running in hallways, pushing, throwing objects
- Littering
- Unapproved use of technology
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Initial Behavior |
Developing Trend of Behavior |
Behavior that is not being corrected |
Staff member(s) involved will use personal discretion for when to get support from administration. |
Staff member(s) involved will use personal discretion for when to get support from administration. |
Administration will be involved in all consequences/interventions at this level.
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- The following will involve the administration immediately. This list is not exhaustive.
- Outright defiance toward any staff member
- Cheating/plagiarizing
- Substance use/possession/trafficking
- Harassment/Bullying
- Racist, Sexist or Homophobic comments
- Theft or Property damage/vandalism
- Assault/threats of abuse
- Possession of a dangerous weapon or replica
JVH Actions, Rights, and Responsibilities for All
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Actions
Everyone at JVH will… |
Rights
I have the right… |
Responsibilities
I have the responsibility… |
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Be Kind |
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Be Safe |
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Be Respectful |
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Be a Learner |
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Calendars
SD8 District Calendar:
- You can find this calendar on the SD8 website at All Calendars | SD8 Kootenay Lake
JVH K-12 Calendar * Please note- JVH and JES have different Early Dismissal Days
Additional details and dates are posted on our Website: https://jvh.sd8.bc.ca/
September 05 First Day of School for all students – ½ day 11:45AM dismissal
September 22 School Planning Day – no school for students
October 02 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Statutory Holiday
October 05 Individual Photo Day
October 09 Thanksgiving Day - school closed
October 20 Professional Development Day (PSA) – no school for students
October 24 * Early Dismissal Day (one hour early) – conferencing available
October 25 * Early Dismissal Day (one hour early) – conferencing available
October 26 * Early Dismissal Day (one hour early) – conferencing available
October 27 K-12 informal communication with families complete
November 10 Remembrance Day assembly (whole school)
November 13 Remembrance Day Statutory Holiday – school closed
November 27 Term 1 Report Cards home (K-12)
December 15 Last Day of Classes Before Winter Holiday
January 02 School is back in session after the break
January 15 Pro. D. day (district) No school for students
January 26 Secondary Semester 1 Ends
February 09 Secondary Semester 1 Report Cards home
February 16 Pro. D. Day (school-based) No school for students
February 19 Family Day statutory holiday– school closed
March 08 Term 2 Report Cards home (K-12)
March 15 Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break & school closure week
April 01 Easter Monday (school closed)
April 02 School reopens
April 22 Pro. D. Day (district) No school for students
April 24 Early Dismissal Day (one hour early) – conferencing available
April TBD Provincial Assessments for Grades 10 and 12
May 17 Elementary Celebration of Learning (to be confirmed)
May 20 Victoria Day – school closed
May 27 Pro. D. Day (school-based) No school for students
June 24 Grade 12 Graduation Events and Ceremony (Saturday)
June 23-29 Secondary Project Completion week
June 26 Term 3 report cards home
June 26 Awards Ceremony ½ day, last day for students
June 27 Administrative Day (no school for students)
June 28 School closed for the summer
J.V. Humphries School Daily Schedule – 2023-2024
Elementary (gr. K-7) Schedule (301 min)
8:45-10:30 Morning session (105 min)
10:30 – 10:45 Recess
10:45-12:05 Mid-morning Session (80)
12:05-12:50 Lunch
12:50-2:46 Afternoon Session (116)
3:08 Bus Departure
Secondary (gr. 8-12) Schedule (325min)
8:45-8:50 Multi-grade TAG, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
8:50 – 9:54 1st Learning Block
9:58 – 11:02 2nd Learning Block
11:06 – 12:10 3rd Learning Block
12:10 – 12:48 Lunch
12:48 – 1:52 4th Learning Block
1:56 – 3:02 5th Learning Block
3:08 Bus Departure
- No TAG meeting on Wednesdays – explorations start at 8:45AM
Bells will ring at:
8:40 Elementary Start of Day
10:45 Elementary End of Recess
12:48 Secondary Start of Afternoon
3:02 Secondary End of Day
Details for Students and Parents
You can access all School District 8 Board Policies, here: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/board/policies
Attendance
If a student is absent, they lose the educational benefits of a class. Often, it is impossible to make up the missed experience - at least in its entirety - and to gain from this learning experience to the same degree that students would through group involvement in regular classes.
For safety reasons, it is important for us to know where students are at all times.
- Expectations & Protocols
- It is expected that students will attend full classes every school day.
- All teachers will take attendance and keep a record of absences and lateness in MyEducationBC. Administration regularly analyzes absences and lates of individual students and will address any trends that emerge.
- It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of an absent student to contact the school for all absences. This is best done by emailing our secretary Ms. Wiens at clerical.jvh@sd8.bc.ca and including the specific teachers of all missed classes or using the Report Absence function on our website: https://jvh.sd8.bc.ca/absence-late
(Teachers’ email addresses are listed in this handbook and on our website.)
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- For K-7 students, if the school does not receive a message regarding an absence, parents/guardians will be contacted that day by our secretary.
- For grades 8-12 students, teachers may contact a parent/guardian in the event of a questionable absence. Administration will also become involved if there is concern about an unexcused absence and if a trend in absences is developing for a student.
- In an effort to stress the importance of daily attendance and parent communication with our school, students in grades 8-12 will have to stay after school to make up time for unexcused absences, and be required to be in a study session rather than have the option for sports or other activities during the TAG block.
- If a family is planning a multi-day absence, parents/guardians and students should understand that teachers likely cannot pre-teach the lessons, nor provide make-up assignments to cover all the learning that will be missed.
- Teachers will, within reason, attempt to provide make-up work for excused absences.
- Students who arrive late to school are expected to report to the main office to sign in. Students who are excused to leave early must report to the office to sign out.
- Students who are absent from any of their scheduled classes on the day of a co-curricular or extra-curricular activity (eg: a field trip, a sports practice or game, etc.) in which they are scheduled to take part may not be allowed to participate in that activity. Exceptions may be made for excused absences communicated through the office.
- Teachers will indicate due dates for work. The responsibility for timely completion of all make-up requirements rests with the student, with family support.
- If a school-related activity requires that students miss class time, students must inform the teachers of the classes they will miss in advance.
Bikes & Skateboards
- Bicycles must be parked in the racks provided. It is recommended that students bring and use bicycle locks. Students must wear helmets to and from school and during any bicycling activities organized by the school. We welcome student-organized bicycle days and will support the safe use of shared spaces. These days must be planned with staff in advance. Students are not to interfere with others’ bikes, helmets, or other equipment.
- Skateboarding on school property during school hours is permitted, under supervision, during pre-arranged times in identified locations. Helmets must be worn while skateboarding. Skateboards are not to be taken to classrooms. If a student does not want to store his/her skateboard in a locker, it can be stored each day in the office. Skateboards on the bus must be enclosed in a bag.
- Skateboard wheels damage the flooring surfacing, even beyond what can be seen. We will address seriously any concerns that come up regarding any wheeled devices within the school building.
Bus Guidelines
To ensure safety, students who travel on school buses are expected to obey all rules, which will be explained by the bus driver. Infractions of bus rules may result in the suspension of bus privileges, and/or other disciplinary actions, which involve district level responses from our Transportation Coordinator.
Where students are found responsible for damage to busses, they and/or their parents/guardians or guardians, will be liable for the cost of repairs. These guidelines are for appropriate student conduct while under the jurisdiction of the school. This includes traveling to and from school, while at school and while at any school sponsored function whenever and wherever held. Buses are equipped with video surveillance.
The Bus Code of Conduct can be found on the SD8 Website: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/node/36712
Cell Phone Use
Grades K-7:
Cell Phone use is not permitted in elementary grades. However, if a student needs a cell phone at school, they will do so in agreement with their classroom teacher and their parents.
Grades 8-12:
Cell Phone Use is permitted during non-class time. Each teacher has their own rules about cell phones in their classes.
Any student not following the teacher’s rules about cell phone use will have their cell phone brought to the office. Students may come to the office at the end of the day to pick up their phone. If it happens repeatedly, parents will need to come to get the phone.
Changing Courses
The school timetable is prepared on the basis of learning experiences that are required by the BC Ministry of Education, in combination with what students and families select. Administration has full authority in the placement of students and will make final decisions in this regard. Where it is approved by teachers and the counselor, and where numbers permit, students may change courses with the counselor’s approval during a period of time that will be communicated to students. After this time period, the counselor and/or administration will make decisions regarding possible changes in any course or program.
Cheating & Plagiarism
Cheating and plagiarism, in any form, will not be accepted. Any student involved with cheating and plagiarism will be referred to the administration for further action.
Communication Process for Parents to Resolve Concerns
Please see https://www.sd8.bc.ca/sites/default/files/SD8_Comm-Parents-Brochure.pdf for details
Counselling Services
- Academic counselling is available for elementary and secondary students. The academic counsellor assists students in planning their programs, working on portfolios, discussing post-secondary education, planning for scholarships, and developing good work/study habits.
- Some social-emotional supports are available for elementary and secondary students to help them with personal concerns.
- Our counsellor and Youth and Family Workers can also help students make contact with community agencies that can provide support.
- Our counsellor is available during the school day and by appointment.
Dress
We understand that student dress is highly personal and an important form of self-expression and a controversial issue in schools. At the same time, we are a K-12 school and a public space with expectations for how we present ourselves.
Clothing needs to be safe for each learning space and free from any reference to substances that are illegal for youth, gangs, hate, obscenity, profanity, racism, discrimination, and sexual references. Students wearing clothes that are deemed by staff to be inappropriate for the environment or too revealing may be referred to administration for a respectful conversation and plan of action.
For the safety of all students, students are required to wear shoes at all times both inside the school and on the playing fields.
Extra-Curricular Participation
JVH values the importance of extra-curricular activities as part of the learning that happens at school. Participation in extracurricular activities is encouraged for all. Nevertheless, participation is a privilege earned through demonstrating behaviours that meet school policies and our Code of Conduct.
Students involved in extra-curricular activities are ambassadors for the school and have high expectations placed upon their behaviour. District policy 440 https://www.sd8.bc.ca/sites/default/files/AP%20441.1%20Student%20Eligibility%20for%20Extra-Curricular%20Activities.pdf outlines the expectations for all involved. Any student involved with alcohol or drugs while participating in a school sponsored activity may be immediately removed from all extra-curricular activities during that season of play and may be prohibited from further extra-curricular activities throughout the year.
A student’s behaviours and/or work habits may result in not being able to participate in particular extra-curricular activities. Any concerns from staff regarding a student’s participation will be brought to administration.
Each coach/sponsor will establish team/club rules in collaboration with administration. Team/club rules will be distributed and discussed with parents/guardians and participants prior to the beginning of the activity. Students are expected to comply with team/club rules and might forfeit their eligibility through noncompliance.
Board Policy prohibits the use of student-driven vehicles for school-based activities. Any parent/guardian/community member who wishes to drive students on a school-based trip must have a current driver’s abstract, vehicle registration and insurance policy on file at the school.
All students are welcome to help organize, lead, and participate in intramurals, clubs, evening activities and are encouraged to speak with administration and/or a sponsor teacher for support.
Fees
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To Cover
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Elementary (K to 7) |
$40 |
All School supplies, agendas etc. |
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Secondary (Gr. 8-12) |
$20 |
Locks / project materials
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Financial Hardship
Provisions for Financial Hardship will be made through the office. Please contact our principal or secretary to request supports for fees for supplies or field trips as needed.
Grade Appeals
Students are entitled to appeal their marks. Appeals begin with the classroom teacher. Students may appeal their final course mark to the principal if they feel that there has been an error or injustice.
Grading
The Ministry of Education has a new Reporting Order. For details of the K-9 reporting policy, see: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/pdf/reporting/student-reporting-policy-pilot-handbook.pdf
- Grades 10-12 – Progress in relation to expected learning outcomes is represented as:
- A = 86%-100% Excellent or outstanding performance in relation to learning
outcomes
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- B = 73% - 85% Very good performance in relation to learning outcomes
- C+ = 67% - 72% Good performance in relation to learning outcomes
- C = 60%-66% Satisfactory performance in relation to learning outcomes
- C- = 50% - 59% Minimally acceptable performance in relation to learning
outcomes
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- F = 0% - 49% No demonstration of minimally acceptable performance in
relation to learning outcomes for the course
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- I = Incomplete: No demonstration of minimally acceptable performance in
relation to learning outcomes in this reporting period
Graduation Program
For detailed information on the grades 10-12 Graduation Program, see https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/support/graduation/graduation-policy-guide.pdf and talk with our academic counsellor.
These are the minimum requirements for a Secondary School Graduation Diploma. Many courses have prerequisites that should be completed before the next course can be attempted. Students planning for post-secondary admission are advised to see our academic counsellor to determine entrance requirements for specific programs and institutions.
It is important to note that the province of B.C. is involved in a process of transforming our Graduation Requirements to be more current. Please see https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/ for details.
Guests at School
Parents/guardians are welcome to visit the school (as Covid Protocols allow). Please arrange ahead of time with individual teachers for the best time to visit a class. All guests are expected to register at the office prior to proceeding to other areas of the school. Unregistered guests may be asked to leave the building. Student guests are permitted on an occasional basis, as cleared with the principal, as long as such visits do not disrupt normal school routines. As with other guests, student guests must sign in at the office. Student guests are permitted to attend a class only with permission from the office, and with each teacher's permission.
Any parents/guardians/former students/community members who wish to volunteer to help with longer out of school fieldtrips will need a Criminal Record Check. These can take some time to complete, so please contact our office as soon convenient to start the process.
Harassment or Bullying of Students
The staff of J.V. Humphries believe that students, whether at school or participating in a school-sponsored activity, should be made to feel welcome and positive about the school and its activities. Harassment and bullying issues will be responded to and will be addressed through our ‘Process for Dealing with Reports of Bullying’. See Appendix A.
Health Care and Student Accident Procedures
Except in cases of emergency, students who become ill or who have suffered a minor injury at school will be cared for at the school. Parents/guardians will be contacted when the illness necessitates the student missing class or when medical attention is required. Where there is an immediate concern for a student's health, the school will summon an ambulance or take the student immediately to the hospital. In emergency cases, parents/guardians will be contacted while the student is transported to the hospital. Each year, students will be asked to provide the office with updated health information, including name(s) of doctor(s), dentist(s), and any health concerns (e.g. allergies). Medications are not administered to students by school staff, unless a health protocol has been formalized. Members of school athletic teams are advised to have a routine medical examination at the start of each season. In some cases, coaches or administrators may require students to have a medical examination prior to participation.
‘Kids Plus Accident Insurance’ is available each year for purchase. See www.kidsplus.ca
Health Hub
Our Health Hub is open weekly for secondary students to book appointments with local physicians or Options for Sexual Health. We are incredibly grateful to our 3 local doctors and Options volunteers for coming to our school weekly to support our youth with their physical and mental health.
Interim Reports and Incomplete Forms
Interim reports and/or Incomplete work will be communicated between official report card periods to parents/guardians. This may take various forms, including paper-based reports, emails, phone calls, and/or in-person conversations.
*Any student who is at risk of failing will receive an “IE” (Insufficient Evidence) report prior to receiving a failing grade on the report card.
Lockers and Locks
We recommend that lockers be kept locked. The purpose is:
1. To prevent theft from lockers.
2. To prevent abuse of and vandalism of the lockers.
Each student will be held responsible for the locker assigned, and any damage or defacement of the locker will be rectified by the student concerned.
Lockers will be assigned at the beginning of the school year. Students are expected to use only the lockers assigned to them. Locks may be purchased at the office for $5. Items that are very valuable, including money, should not be kept in lockers. The office will assist you in storing items of this nature, including skateboards.
All lockers are the property of the school. Where a student is suspected of keeping in the locker items, articles, or materials contrary to those permitted by the school or by the Criminal Code of Canada, the administration retains the right to search lockers.
All lockers must be emptied on the last day of the student's final class. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity or discarded.
Lost and Found
The school’s main "Lost & Found" is located at the front entrance to the school. The primary “Lost & Found” is located at the primary end. Students are cautioned not to bring large sums of money or valuables to school. These items can be stored, if necessary, at the office. Students are responsible for the care and safety of all their personal belongings. The school cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen articles. Any and all items remaining in the "Lost and Found" at the
JVH – 2023-24 Secondary Timetable – (Aug 30)
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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TAG 8:45-8:50 |
TAG 8:45-8:50 |
Expl. Starts @ 8:45 |
TAG 8:45-8:50 |
TAG 8:45-8:50 |
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8:50-9:54 (64)
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Block 1
CLE 10(S2) – CZ
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Block 5
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EXP-A (Sem. 1): Foods – MT Fitness & Cond – CZ Film Studies – NJP Art Studio - EB
Exp C (Sem 2): Dance – NJP Foods – MT Outdoor Adv – NS Shop – SA |
Block 3
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Block 2
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9:58-11:02 (64)
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Block 2
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Block 6
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EXP-A (Sem. 1):
Foods – MT Fitness & Cond – CZ Film Studies – NJP Art Studio - EB
Exp C (Sem 2): Dance – NJP Foods – MT Outdoor Adv – NS Shop – SA |
Block 4
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Block 3
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11:06-12:10 (64)
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TAG block |
Block 1
CLE 10(S2) – CZ
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EXP-B (Sem 1): Drama – NJP Leadership – CZ Robotics – IE Shop - SA
Exp D (Sem 2): Drama – NJP Shop – SA Outdoor Adventures – NS Restoration & Design - IE |
Block 5
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Block 4
Activate, WEx., CLC12 – MT |
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Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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12:48-1:52 (64)
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Block 3
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Block 2
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EXP-B (Sem 1):
Drama – NJP Leadership – CZ Robotics – IE Shop - SA
Exp D (Sem 2): Drama – NJP Shop – SA Outdoor Adventures – NS Restoration & Design - IE |
Block 6
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Block 5
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1:56-3:00 (64)
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Block 4
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EXP-A (Sem. 1):
Foods – MT Fitness & Cond – CZ Film Studies – NJP Art Studio - EB
Exp C (Sem 2): Dance – NJP Foods – MT Outdoor Adv – NS Shop – SA |
EXP-B (Sem 1):
Drama – NJP Leadership – CZ Robotics – IE Shop - SA
Exp D (Sem 2): Drama – NJP Shop – SA Outdoor Adventures – NS Restoration & Design - IE |
Block 1
CLE 10(S2) – CZ
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Block 6
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Smoking and Vaping
The Board of Education of School District No. 8 prohibits smoking and the use of other tobacco products and electronic smoking devices in all district facilities, grounds and vehicles. Therefore, smoking, or the use of any other tobacco products is prohibited at J.V. Humphries Secondary/Elementary School, anywhere in the building or on the school grounds. Students caught smoking in prohibited areas will be referred directly to the administration. Violations may be reported directly to the home and repeated offences may result in suspension from school.
Student Parking and Transportation
Student parking is allowed only in the back parking lot. Students who drive to school are expected to obey posted speed limit, traffic laws and regulations stipulated in the Motor Vehicles Act. Failure to do so may result in the loss of parking privileges, and referral to local police. The school is not responsible for damage to or theft from vehicles parked at the school.
All drivers are expected to follow the speed limit of 30 km/h designated for a school zone.
Students Suspended from School
The administrative officers may suspend students for up to five school days for infractions of the school rules. Students under suspension are denied the privilege of attending school and all school-sponsored functions and are not to appear on the school property for the duration of the suspension. A parental/guardian interview will be required before the student is allowed back to school. A student who is under suspension from school or from class is responsible for maintaining regular class work in an up-to-date manner. A student who is suspended from just one class must attend all other classes on their schedule.
Substance Use and Possession
The Board of Education does not condone student use or possession of illegal drugs or alcohol. The Board recognizes that drug and alcohol abuse by students while in attendance at school or a school sponsored function requires discipline as well as support and guidance. The details of policy 311 will be followed. https://www.sd8.bc.ca/sites/default/files/AP%20311.1%20Illegal%20Use%20of%20Drugs%20and%20Alcohol.pdf
Technology Use
The tools available today empower us all to become global creators of value, co-creators in real time, sharing, learning and growing from and with each other – across the age spectrum and across the globe. Our district is currently in the process of developing practices and modernizing equipment in order to “…use technology to create powerful learning experiences that meet the needs of this generation of learners.”
The Provincial Learning Network (PLN), which provides access requires that students and staff abide by the following polices:
- Do not access internet radio or video streaming services, unless permission is given for learning purposes
- Do not play online multi-player games
- Do not download music or video files for personal use
- Do not use file-sharing programs
- Do not open email attachments before virus scanning them
The following rules apply to all digital technology activity:
- Keep your password protected and do not allow others to use it
- Use the internet in a responsible, ethical, and appropriate manner
- Never use any other person’s account to access the internet
- Use and treat the digital technology at JVH responsibility and respectfully
Students are expected to follow classroom procedures for use of technological devices. Any student not respecting these procedures in any class will be referred to administration.
https://www.sd8.bc.ca/sites/default/files/AP%20810.1%20Acceptable%20Use%20of%20ICT_1.pdf
Parents/guardians will be asked to sign the following form: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/sites/default/files/Form%20810.1b%20Student%20Permission%20for%20Access%20to%20ICT_3.docx
Textbooks and Library Books
We have a school-based budget that has to be managed carefully. We expect that all students will be respectful and careful with our resources, including textbooks, library books and school technology. Textbooks will be issued by, and are returned to, the library, the classroom teacher, or the office. Books that are lost or damaged must be paid for. The cost to the student for a lost or damaged textbook or library book is its replacement value.
Weapons and Knives
Possession of, or use of, any weapon or replica of a weapon by students is contrary to Board policy and is illegal. Violations may result in suspension from school; the matter may also be referred directly to the District Superintendent and RCMP.
Students are expected to not be carrying knives at school. In the event that a student has a pocket knife, it is expected to be turned in to the office for the day.
Withdrawal From a Course or From School
Before any student withdraws from a course or from school, he/she must have permission from his/her parent or guardian to do so. All books and school materials must be returned and accounts cleared before the student may withdraw.
APPENDIX A – JVH Elementary-Secondary School Process for Dealing with Reports of Bullying
- Principal will meet with student(s) with potential bullying behaviours and victim(s) to:
- Identify where on the Peer Conflict –Mean Behaviour – Bullying Behaviour continuum the behavior is currently and historically at;
- Specify which of type(s) of bullying are potential involved (physical, verbal, social/emotional/relational, and cyber)
- Review our school’s Code of Conduct; and
- Understand the details involved in the current challenging relationship.
- From conversation above, the Principal will determine who else needs to be involved in a conversation to gather more information. This could include other students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Principal will develop an Action Plan for each student, according to the template attached. Each student will be involved in developing their plan and will meet regularly with the Principal for follow up. ‘School Based Team’ and ‘Child and Youth Care’ meetings take place regularly and will address School Climate, including following up on details of student action plans.
Knowing that each student has a different history, with a diversity of needs and challenges, specific details of each Action Plan could include:
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- Increased direct supervision
- Referral to social skills groups with counsellors or individual counselling
- Ongoing conversations with Principal
- Ongoing conversations with parents
- Conflict resolution sessions
- Student missing activities where there is a safety concern
Actions in our school to address building a positive school culture and potential bullying behaviours:
- Ongoing development of a Naturally Open System, where information about behaviours flows to the Principal from students, staff, parents, and community members
- Ongoing relationship building among students and adults so that each student has at least one significant and trusted adult they can go to for help
- Building self-efficacy and social skills through Health and Career Education programming and Individual/Group Counselling
- Daily, ongoing sharing sessions in elementary classes focusing on developing empathy and self-regulation
- Implementation of programs that support social-emotional development
- Ongoing School-Based Team meetings for/with specific students
- Ongoing Child and Youth Care meetings involving community support organizations
- Individual Education Plan meetings for/with specific students
- Ongoing meetings amongst staff in relation to challenging behaviours
- Ongoing development of learning experiences that engage learners, build on strengths, foster curiosity, and challenge our students to grow
JVH Process for Responding to Reports of Bullying Behaviours
Action Plan for: Date: _______________
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Description of situation… |
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Determination of where this situation currently fits on the Peer Conflict – Mean Behaviour – Bullying Behaviour continuum (see attached document for details) and which potential type(s) of bullying may be involved…
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Actions student intends to take to help fix this situation
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Actions student would like others to take to help fix this situation
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Description of how this situation has changes since last check-in
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Peer Conflict – Mean Behaviour – Bullying Behaviour Continuum
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Peer Conflict |
Mean Behaviour |
Bullying Behaviour |
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If it’s peer conflict you will be aware that these children:
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If is mean behavior, usually:
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Bullying has three key features – all three must be present for the situation to be considered bullying:
The effect on the child who is bullied is increased fear, apprehension, and distress. Often by the time adults find out about what is happening, the child has tried many ways to stop the bullying but cannot do so on his/her own.
Adults must address the bullying behavior and ensure the safety of the student who has been targeted. They also need to reassure the children who may have witnessed the behavior that the adults are taking care of it.
When schools respond to bullying, staff will also help the child who has been bullying others to take responsibility for their actions, and change their behavior. They will monitor the situation to ensure the bullying stops, and will support the child who has been bullied to regain confidence and a sense of safety. Staff may follow up with the students who observed the behavior to help them learn what to do when they see bullying.
The “conflict resolution” style of bringing the children together is not recommended in bullying situations, until considerable time has gone by and all children are feeling safe enough to talk about what happened so that relationships can be healed. |
Inspired by the Social Responsibility & Diversity Team – Vancouver School District
