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JVH 

Student Handbook

 

2024-2025 

 

 

 

JVH School

Welcome to a new year at JV Humphries K-12!

 

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

Topic	Page
JVH Staff List	5
JVH and SD8 Code of Conduct	6-10
Consequences & Interventions Framework	11-13
2024-25 District Calendar	14
2024-25 School Calendar	15-16
JVH Daily Schedule	17
Details for Students and Parents
Attendance Bikes & Skateboards  Bus Guidelines	18 18 19
Changing Courses Cheating & Plagiarism	19 19
Communication Process to Resolve Complaints Counselling Services Dress	20 20 20
Extra-Curricular Participation Fees Financial Hardship	21 21 22
Grade Appeals Grading	22 22-23
Graduation Program Guests at School & Criminal Record Checks Harassment or Bullying of Students	24 24 24
Health Care and Student Accident Procedures Health Hub Interim Reports & Incomplete Forms	24 24-25 25
Lockers & Locks  Lost & Found  Secondary Timetable	25 25 26
Smoking & Vaping Student Parking & Transportation Students Suspended from School	27 27 27
Substance Use & Possession Technology Use Textbooks & Library Books	27 28 28
Weapons & Knives Withdrawal from a Course or from School	29 29
Appendix A-Process for Dealing with Reports of Bullying	30-32

 

JVH Staff List 2024-25

	Name	email
Principal	Mr. Ron Sherman	ron.sherman@sd8.bc.ca
Secretary	Ms. Colleen O’Brien Ms. Marlene Wiens (on leave)	Clerical.jvh@sd8.bc.ca
Teachers
Primary - 1	Mrs. Charlotte Dryden
Primary - 2	Ms. Tegan Gresley-Jones
Intermediate 1	Ms. Kate Okros
Intermediate - 2	Mr. Phil Fertey
Intermediate - 3	Ms. Brenna Leitch
Secondary teachers, Various Subjects
	Mr. Cam Zuk
	Ms. Nancy Patience
	Mr. Steve Anderson
	Mr. Jan Vreys
	Ms. Hannah Lunn (on leave)
	Ms. Grace Broadfoot
	Ms. Meleana Terlingen
	Ms. Sarah Portman
	Mr. Jordan Ellis
Inclusion Support Teacher	Ms. Kare Cathro
Inclusion Support Teacher	Ms. Yvonne Bousfield
Aboriginal Success Teacher(s)	Ms. Hannah Lunn (on leave) Mr. Jordan Ellis Ms. Madeleine McCarthy
Academic Counselor	Ms. Meleana Terlingen
Teacher-Librarian	Mr. Alastair McKay
Elementary Prep Teacher and Teacher-Librarian	Ms. Madeleine McCarthy
Education Assistant	Ms. Annie Reynolds
Education Assistant	Ms. Lindsay Frary
Education Assistant	Ms. Claire Dicken
Education Assistant	Ms. Roxanne Korobko
Education Assistant	Ms. Amanda Cutting
Education Assistant	Ms. Rena Bens
Education Assistant	Ms. Anita Early (on leave)

                                                                       

JV Humphries School Code of Conduct

 

JV Humphries Elementary-Secondary and Jewett Elementary

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of our code of conduct is to establish and maintain safe, caring, and orderly environments for purposeful learning and student success. Our code is built around the school’s vision, which reflect the values of our school community. 

The School Code of Conduct applies at school, during all school-organized or sponsored activities, on school buses, and any behaviour even if outside of school or school hours, (including online behaviour), that negatively impacts the safe, caring, or orderly environment of the school, and/or student learning.

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Relationship to BC Human Rights Code
JV Humphries School promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code respecting the rights of all individuals in accordance with the law - prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression - in respect of discriminatory publication and discrimination in accommodation, service, and facility in the school environment.

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Application of Code of Conduct - Conduct Expectations

Acceptable Behaviour
These expectations apply to behaviour at school, during school-organized or sponsored activities, and behaviour beyond these times (including on-line behaviour that negatively impacts the safe, caring or orderly environment of the school, and/or student learning.

Students will demonstrate:

Respect - Students are expected to show respect for self, environment, and others. They are expected to act in a responsible manner and be respectful of the rights of others at school and school activities wherever held.

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 orderly school environment.

 

Commitment - Students are expected to strive for personal excellence in all their school endeavors and comply with school expectations and rules for student work, attendance, behaviour, and deportment.

 

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.

 

Unacceptable Conduct

Students shall not discriminate against others on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, religion, colour, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or physical or mental disability, or for any other reason set out in the Human Rights Code of British Columbia, nor shall a student publish or display anything that would indicate an intention to discriminate against another, or expose them to contempt or ridicule, on the basis of any such grounds. Racism and discrimination will not be tolerated in our school.

• Behaviours that interfere with the learning of other, interfere with an orderly environment, or create an unsafe environment.
• Acts of bullying, harassment, intimidation, or physical violence
• Illegal acts, such as possession, use or distribution of illegal or restricted substances.
• Theft or damage to property

Note: Behaviours (both acceptable and unacceptable) cited in the code of conduct are examples only and not an all-inclusive list.

Use of Personal Digital Data Devices

 

At JV Humphries Elementary School, we aim to foster a learning environment that stands apart from the pervasive media-driven culture of today. School time is precious for socializing and engaging with peers. The presence of electronic devices and commercial items can sometimes hinder the type of play and social interaction we encourage in our school community. Therefore, we kindly request that electronic games, devices, cell phones, earbuds and similar items remain at home.

 

Students only use personal digital data devices (any device that can access the internet) for instructional purposes and digital literacy appropriate to the student’s age and developmental stage while on school property and during hours of instruction, aligned to our school’s expectations related to personal digital data devices:

• K-7 classes; students are not to use devices during the school day without permission from their teacher.  Devices should be stored away at the beginning of the day and not brought out until after the dismissal bell at the end of the day. 
• Grade 8-12 classes:
  
  • Students are to place all devices in the hanging pocket charts at the start of each class.  Students are not encouraged to store these in their lockers. 
  • Students may, at the teachers’ discretion, use devices for educational purposes (eg. Taking photos of notes or diagrams, accessing sites such as Kahoot, etc)
  • Students with identified medical or accessibility/accommodation needs shall have full access to their needed device(s) for uses as outlined in their IEP. 

 

Access to the Internet will consider equity and hardship to foster connection with peers and access to opportunities for personal achievement. 

 

The use of personal digital devices for students with disabilities or diverse abilities will be outlined in students’ Individual Education Plans, such as the use of assistive technology on personal digital devices at school to support student accessibility, communication, and autonomy and to facilitation participation and promote accessibility. This includes supporting the use of personal digital devices that monitor and support medical necessities.

 

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District Code of Conduct

The School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) Code of Conduct has been established to maintain a safe, caring, and orderly learning environment.

 

SD8 believes in the interactive roles required to achieve safe and caring schools and believe that responsibility for safe and caring schools is shared among many partners. It is the shared responsibility of students, staff, parents/guardians and the broader community (school community), to demonstrate positive conduct while attending any school or District related activity, at any location.

 

All members of the school community are expected to comply with the purpose and spirit of the BC Human Rights Code, including not engaging in discriminatory conduct on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.

 

All members of the school community have an obligation to:

 

• Support learning;
• Promote safety;
• Respect self, environment, and others, and;
• Model courtesy, compassion and respect.

 

All members of the school community must refrain from engaging in any in-person or digital communication or behavior that is: 

 

• Interfering with the learning and working of others;
• Bullying, harassing, intimidating, retaliating, discriminating or violent, and;
• Unsafe or illegal, including the possession, use or distribution of illegal or restricted substances, or the possession of weapons or replicas.

 

The District considers the conduct of any member of the school community that adversely affects the school environment to be a breach of the District Code of Conduct and to warrant appropriate forms of response or intervention. If the safety or educational program of others is compromised, or if there is an ongoing failure to meet the expectations of the Code of Conduct, a range of consequences will follow. Whenever possible, incidents will be resolved by discussion, mediation and restitution.

 

SD8 further believes that the effective management of student discipline, congruent with our philosophy, is a necessity to establish safe and caring environments that foster learning, school connectedness and healthy living. SD8 believes that schools are places where students are free from harm and places for students to form strong relationships. Prevention and intervention strategies applied at the school level and supported at the District level are the foundations of a safe and caring school in which students learn to solve problems in peaceful ways, to value diversity and to support human rights.

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Retaliation Prevention

All reasonable steps will be taken to prevent retaliation against a student who has made a complaint of a breach of a code of conduct.

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Breaches of the Code of Conduct - Consequences

Student discipline takes place in the context of informed decision-making.  

Administrators will consider many factors including the age and maturity of the student, social capacity, learning needs and prior related events when determining consequences for actions that violate the Code of Conduct. Breaches of the Code of Conduct include but are not limited to disrespectful or defiant behaviour towards staff, academic dishonesty, theft, inappropriate use of technology and social media, and bullying of other students.

Disciplinary action, wherever possible, is restorative rather than merely punitive. The school will treat seriously any behaviour that discriminates based on Indigenous identity, race, religion, colour, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or physical or mental disability. 

Repetitive or severe unacceptable behaviour may result in increased severity of subsequent disciplinary action.  The age and maturity of students are considered when determining appropriate consequences.

Special considerations may apply to students with special/diverse needs if these students are unable to comply with a code of conduct due to having a disability/diversity of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional, or behavioural nature.

Consequences are always thoughtful, fair and consistent; learning focused to prevent a reoccurrence of the offense and restorative.  

The range of disciplinary actions that applies to breaches of the Code of Conduct may include but are not limited to the following:

• School or community service;
• Restorative justice or formal apology;
• In-school suspension or school suspension, and;
• Referral to a specialized service or program. 

Where appropriate, consequences will involve the student in determining a corrective plan of action.  Administrators consult and work closely with parents throughout the process in determining ways to support students who have breached the Code of Conduct.  

In some cases, violation of school district polices may also be a violation of the Criminal Code of Canada and result in a police investigation.  

Notifications for breaches of the Code of Conduct may involve communication with:

• Parents/guardians of the student in breach of the Code of Conduct;
• Parents/guardians of the victim(s) where appropriate;
• School staff and district personnel where appropriate;
• Police and/or other agencies, as required by law, and;
• School community, when deemed necessary, to reassure members that the school officials are taking appropriate action.

The following administrative procedures apply:

• AP 3309 - Student Suspension
• AP 3310 - Illegal Use of Drugs and Alcohol
• AP 3311 - Vandalism
• AP 3312 - Possession of Weapons or Explosives
• AP 3401 - Student Assessment and Promotion

What Should I Do If...?

If you have been affected by, or know of others who have been affected by, bullying, alcohol, drugs, harassment, violence, and/or weapons, it is very important that you talk to a parent/guardian, school administrator, teacher, counsellor, or make an ERASE report so that others can help solve the problem. Disclosed information is considered confidential.

Date Reviewed:  [June 2024]

 

 

 

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: 

• 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.

                                                   

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

 

1. 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

 

Initial Behavior	Developing Trend of Behavior	Behavior that is not being corrected
Conversation with student and potentially with parent/guardian Clarity of Code of Conduct and expectations for behavior that is kind, safe, respectful, and supports learning       Staff member(s) involved will use personal discretion for when to get support from administration.	Supervised time in order 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 Conflict resolution meetings     Staff member(s) involved will use personal discretion for when to get support from administration.	Student-parent/guardian-staff contract to change behavior Alternate supervised learning space Partial day school program Suspension           Administration will be involved in all consequences/interventions at this level.

1. 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

 

Actions   Everyone at JVH will…	Rights   I have the right…	Responsibilities   I have the responsibility…
Be Kind	to a safe, supportive and positive school community	to treat others with respect and dignity regardless of gender, race, culture, or beliefs. to work through conflicts in a compassionate and non-violent way. to get support when I need help with a conflict.
Be Safe	to a safe, clean and healthy physical environment	to ensure that the school is free from litter, theft, and vandalism. to neither bring nor use tobacco, drugs, or alcohol. to keep the school free from dangerous materials (real or replicas). to keep the school free from threats, abuse and violence.
Be Respectful	to express myself appropriately and be listened to	to care for myself and others. to take into consideration the opinions of others. to speak respectfully at appropriate times and to listen to others politely.
Be a Learner	to an education and to learn	to meet school and classroom expectations. to be engaged in my learning and to give my best effort. to cooperate with others.

 

 

 

Calendars

SD8 District Calendar: 

• You can find this calendar on the SD8 website at All Calendars | SD8 Kootenay Lake

JVH K-12 Calendar  2024-2025 

 

 

Additional details and dates are posted on our website: https://jvh.sd8.bc.ca/

For our school district calendar, visit https://www.sd8.bc.ca/sites/default/files/FINAL%202022-2023%20School%20Calendar.pdf

 

 

September          03     First Day of School for all students – ½ day 11:45AM dismissal

September          20     School Planning Day – no school for students

September          30     National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Statutory Holiday

         

October              03     Individual Photo Day 

October              14     Thanksgiving Day - school closed

October              20     Professional Development Day (PSA) – no school for students

October              16     * Early Dismissal Day (one hour early) – conferencing available

October              17     * Early Dismissal Day (one hour early) – conferencing available

October              25     Pro-D Day – no school for students

October              30     K-12 informal communication with families complete 

(verbal or written communication)

October              30     Photo Retake Day

 

November           08     Remembrance Day assembly (whole school) 

November           11     Remembrance Day Statutory Holiday – school closed

November           15     Term 1 Ends        

November           25     Term 1 Report Cards home (K-12)

 

December           20     Last Day of Classes Before Winter Holiday

 

January               06     School is back in session after the break

January               20     Pro. D. day (district) - No school for students

                  

February             14     Pro. D. Day (school-based - No school for students)

February             17     Family Day statutory holiday– school closed

February             28     Term 2 Ends

 

 

March                  07     Term 2 Report Cards home (K-12)

March                  14     Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break & school closure week

March                  31     School reopens

 

April                    7       Pro. D. Day (district) - No school for students

April                    18     Good Friday – school closed

April                    21     Easter Monday – school closed

April                    23     Early Dismissal Day (one hour early) – conferencing available

April                    24     Early Dismissal Day (one hour early) – conferencing available

April                           Provincial Assessments for Grades 10 and 12 -Dates TBD

 

May                              Elementary Celebration of Learning (to be confirmed)

May                     19     Victoria Day – school closed

May                     26     Pro. D. Day (school-based) - No school for students

 

June                    21     Grade 12 Graduation Events and Ceremony (Saturday)

June                    23      Secondary Project Completion week

June                    20     Term 3 Ends

June                    24     Term 3 report cards home

June                    25     Awards Ceremony   ½ day, last day for students                       

June                    26     Administrative Day (no school for students)

June                    27     School closed for the summer

 

          

 

 

JVH Daily class schedule

 

Elementary (gr. K-7) Schedule (300 min/day)

 

 

 

 

Secondary (gr. 8-12) Schedule (320 min/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 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
• 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 may have to make up time for unexcused absences, and/or attend a study session 
• 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.  For students in K-9 who are leaving early, a pre-approval from parents or guardians is required (note or call to the office) 
• 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

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 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

Class	Cost per child	To Cover
Elementary (K to 7)	$40	All School supplies, agendas etc.

 

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

• 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 

• F   =   0% - 49%   No demonstration of minimally acceptable performance in 

relation to learning outcomes for the course

• IE    =  Insufficient Evidence of learning. 

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, 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. 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 Volunteer orientation and 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 as soon as possible. 

Each September, parents/guardians are asked to update students' health information, including name(s) of doctor(s), dentist(s), and any health concerns (e.g. allergies).  If at any time of the year your child(ren)'s health status or information changes, please contact the office as soon as possible for us to update our records. 

Student medications are not administered to students by school staff, unless a request for medication at school form has been completed.  Please contact the office if this situation applies to your child 

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 local doctors and other care providers for coming to our school weekly to support our youth with their physical and mental health.

Interim Reports and Incomplete Forms

Interim reports will given to parents between official report card periods to update progress and grade standing. These reports 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

Lockers will be assigned at the beginning of the school year, and students are expected to use only the lockers assigned to them.  To ensure safety of the locker and it's contents, it is recommended they be kept locked.  Locks may be purchased at the office for $5. 

We advise that for items that are very valuable, including digital devices, should not be kept in lockers. The office will assist you in storing items of this nature, if needed.

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. 

All lockers are the property of the school. The district authorizes searches by school or district authorities if it is suspected a locker contains illegal substances, stolen property or any object or material that may pose a hazard, within a school or on property owned by the district. 

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 responsible for the care and safety of all their personal belongings. The school cannot accept responsibility for lost or stolen articles. 

 

JVH – 2024-25 Secondary Timetable (final version Aug 28)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
	TAG 8:45-8:50	TAG 8:45-8:50	No TAG Wednesday	TAG 8:45-8:50	TAG 8:45-8:50
Period 1   8:50-9:54 (64)	Block A   Math 8-JV PE 9-JE CLE/ADST 10-SP EFP 12- CZ Math 11-NJP	Block E   PE 8- CZ SS 9 – JE SS 10 – NJP Phys 11/12- JV	T1:  Shop 8  SA        Foods 9-12  MT        Film St 9-12  NJP        Fit & Cond 9-12  JV T2;  Foods 8   MT        Act Liv 9-12  JV        Dance 9-12  NJP        OA 9-12  GB T3;  Drama 8   NJP        Foods 9-12  MT        Shop 9-12  SA        Art 9-12  JV (EB)	Block C   Sc8 – MT Sc 9 – JV PE 10 - CZ SS 11 – JE Math 12 - NP	Block B   Soc 8/Fr – MT Anat/Phys 12-CZ Sc 10- JV CLE/ADST9- SP
Period 2   9:58-11:02 (64)	Block B   Soc 8/Fr – MT Anat/Phys 12-CZ Sc 10- JV CLE/ADST9- SP	Block F   CE 8 – SP  Math 9– NJP Eng. 10 – CZ  Eng 11-JE Activate, WEx., CLC12 – MT	T1:  Shop 8  SA        Foods 9-12  MT        Film St 9-12  NJP        Fit & Cond 9-12  JV T2;  Foods 8   MT        Act Liv 9-12  JV        Dance 9-12  NJP        OA 9-12  GB T3;  Drama 8   NJP        Foods 9-12  MT        Shop 9-12  SA        Art 9-12  JV (EB)	Block D   Eng. 8- JE Eng. 9 – CZ Math 10 – NP Ph 11/12-JV	Block C   Sc8 – MT Sc 9 – JV PE 10 - CZ SS 11 – JE Math 12 - NP
Period 3   11:06-12:10 (64)	TAG block	Block A   Math 8-JV PE 9-JE CLE/ADST 10-SP  EFP 12- CZ Math 11-NJP	T1:  OA 8   GB        Art 9-12  SP        Drama 9-12  NJP        Leadership 9-12  JV T2;  Art 8    JV (EB)        Shop 9-12  SA        Drama 9-12  NJP        OA 9-12  GB  T3;  Tech 8    JV        Drama 9-12  NJP        Shop 9-12  SA        OA 9-12  GB	Block E   PE 8- CZ SS 9 – JE  SS 10 – NJP Phys 11/12- JV	Block D   Eng. 8- JE Eng. 9 – CZ Math 10 – NP Ph 11/12-JV
	L u n c h   B r e a k   1 2 : 1 0  –  1 2 : 4 8             ( 3 8  m I n u t e s )
Period 4   12:48-1:52 (64)	Block C   Sc8 – MT Sc 9 – JV PE 10 - CZ SS 11 – JE Math 12 - NP	Block B   Soc 8/Fr – MT Anat/Phys 12-CZ Sc 10- JV CLE/ADST9-SP	T1:  OA 8   GB        Art 9-12  SP        Drama 9-12  NJP        Leadership 9-12  JV T2;  Art 8    JV (EB)        Shop 9-12  SA        Drama 9-12  NJP        OA 9-12  GB  T3;  Tech 8    JV        Drama 9-12  NJP        Shop 9-12  SA        OA 9-12  GB	Block F   CE 8 – SP Math 9– NJP Eng. 10 – CZ  Eng 11-JE Activate, WEx., CLC12 – MT	Block E   PE 8- CZ SS 9 – JE SS 10 – NJP Phys 11/12- JV
Period 5   1:56-3:00 (64)	Block D   Eng. 8- JE Eng. 9 – CZ Math 10 – NP Ph 11/12-JV	T1:  Shop 8  SA        Foods 9-12  MT        Film St 9-12  NJP        Fit & Cond 9-12  JV T2;  Foods 8   MT        Act Liv 9-12  JV        Dance 9-12  NJP        OA 9-12  GB T3;  Drama 8   NJP        Foods 9-12  MT        Shop 9-12  SA        Art 9-12  JV (EB)	T1:  OA 8   GB        Art 9-12  SP        Drama 9-12  NJP        Leadership 9-12  JV T2;  Art 8    JV (EB)        Shop 9-12  SA        Drama 9-12  NJP        OA 9-12  GB  T3;  Tech 8    JV        Drama 9-12  NJP        Shop 9-12  SA        OA 9-12  GB	Block A   Math 8-JV PE 9- JE CLE/ADST 10-SP EFP 12- CZ Math 11-NJP	Block F   CE 8 – SP Math 9– NJP Eng. 10 – CZ  Eng 11-JE Activate, WEx., CLC12 – MT

 

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 or Board Policy. 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.  

The Provincial Learning Network (PLN) 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, and the school and district Code of Conduct. 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

It is expected 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 by the student who signed out the item. 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

1. Principal will meet with student(s) with potential bullying behaviours and victim(s) to:
   
   1. Identify where on the Peer Conflict –Mean Behaviour – Bullying Behaviour continuum the behavior is currently and historically at;
   2. Specify which of type(s) of bullying are potential involved (physical, verbal, social/emotional/relational, and cyber) 
   3. Review our school’s Code of Conduct; and
   4. Understand the details involved in the current challenging relationship.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. Increased direct supervision
2. Referral to social skills groups with counsellors or individual counselling
3. Ongoing conversations with Principal
4. Ongoing conversations with parents
5. Conflict resolution sessions 
6. 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: _______________

Description of situation…

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…

 

Actions student intends to take to help fix this situation

Actions student would like others to take to help fix this situation

Description of how this situation has changes since last check-in

 

Peer Conflict – Mean Behaviour – Bullying Behaviour Continuum

Peer Conflict	Mean Behaviour	Bullying Behaviour
If it’s peer conflict you will be aware that these children: Usually choose to play or hang out together; Have equal power (similar age, size, social status, etc.); Are equally upset; Are both interested in the outcome; and Will be able to work things out with adult help (after calming down).	If is mean behavior, usually: It is not planned and seems to happen spontaneously or by chance; It may be aimed at any child nearby; The child being mean may feel badly when an adult points out the harm they’ve caused.	Bullying has three key features – all three must be present for the situation to be considered bullying: Power imbalance – One child clearly has power over the other(s), which may be due to age, size, social status, and so on. Intention to harm – The purpose of the bullying behavior is to harm or hurt other(s) – it’s intended to be mean and is clearly not accidental. Repeated over time – Bullying behavior continues over time, and gets worse with repetition.  There is a real or implied threat that the behavior will not stop, and in fact will become even more serious.   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