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Services and Special Programs
Note: These are guidelines that may change, check
with the main office for the most current rules/guidelines.
SCHOOL SERVICES
- CHAPLAIN: Sacred Heart High School has a teaching
chaplain, Mr. P. King. He will be available to the students and
staff for counselling, spiritual and personal guidance.
- CHAPEL: Sacred Heart has a chapel in which
the Holy Eucharist is present. The chapel is available for class
masses, private prayer and personal reflection, group prayer services,
and the administration of the sacraments.
- GRADE 8 ORIENTATION PROGRAM: This begins in
the fall with the Sacred Heart staff visiting elementary schools
for parent nights. The Grade 8's throughout the Bruce-Grey Catholic
District School Board will spend a full day at Sacred Heart.
- CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Courses designed
as Co-operative Education Courses contain both an in-school and
out-of-school component. Students are exposed to on-the-job training
in these courses. Co-op applications, interviews and placements
are arranged in Feb., March and April of each year. Students entering
their sixth to tenth semester are eligible to request Co-op placement.
- GUIDANCE SERVICES: Counselling regarding school
courses, admission requirements for colleges and universities,
loans and bursaries, job opportunities, personal matters is available.
Assistance in applying for college and universities is also available.
Hours - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by special appointment.
- MONITORING OF SCHOOL PROGRESS: Students progress
is continually monitored at all levels. Parents and/or guardians
are invited to contact the school at any time to obtain a report
of their child's progress.
- PARKING: Sacred Heart provides a parking lot
for the students. This parking is outside the gymnasium. Students
parked in a no parking or reserved area can expect to have their
cars towed at their own expense.
- LIBRARY: The library is open to all students
who wish to engage in quiet reading and/or project research.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- LATE BUS SERVICE: The late bus service is
divided into two divisions:
(i) Extra-mural Activities - Student who
are engaged in extra-mural activities may sign up for late
bus transportation. These late buses leave school at 5:15
p.m.
(ii) Dances and Other Activities - A bus/taxi
service is offered for students who live in distant locales
(ie. Kincardine, Port Elgin). This service enables those students
to participate in the social life of Sacred Heart High School.
Students must arrange their own transportation to the school.
A minimum cost per trip is charged.
- DRIVER'S EDUCATION: Classes in Driver's Education
are offered in both semesters and are open to those who are 16
years of age or older. The course has an in-school as well as
an in-car component. Fees are charged.
- CAFETERIA: The school provides a cafeteria
service. Students may either choose to purchase a hot meal or
to eat lunch brought from home. Any student eating lunch at school
must do so in the cafeteria. Students with sufficient time to
go home for lunch may do so.
- SURVIVORS is a support group program led by
trained teachers/counsellors for students suffering loss due to
divorce or separation. The program consists of 10 sessions offered
during school time.
- GOOD GRIEF is a support group program led
by trained teachers/counsellors for students suffering loss due
to death of a loved one. The program consists of 10 sessions offered
during school time.
SCHOOL DANCE POLICY
Dances are scheduled intermittently throughout the school year.
The dances are held for the benefit of the students. The following
guidelines will be followed for all dances:
- Each Sacred Heart student has the privilege of signing in one(1)
guest. No elementary school students are permitted and the guest
must be an enrolled student of a secondary school and in possession
of a valid student card. The sign-in guest must be accompanied
by the Sacred Heart Student who signed for the guest. The guests
are the responsibility of the host students.
- General Principles
Once a student has been admitted to a dance, he/she must
remain in the school. Anyone who leaves the building will
not be re-admitted unless the supervisor has given permission
for the student to leave. Permission to leave will be given
only for reasons that are deemed to be valid.
If you arrive late, give your name to the supervisor who will
be responsible for putting it on the late list.
All dances held at the school will end at 11:30 p.m.
Student cards must be shown at the door. No Exceptions.
Sign-in sheets must be obtained for all guests and for those
who do not have student card. Sign-in sheet must accompany
guest along with the host/hostess. Host/hostess must present
student card also.
Anyone caught under the influence of drugs or alcohol will
be suspended as per school policy, police may be involved
and the offender will be suspended from attending school dances
for one full year from the date of the infraction.
Doors open:15 minutes before commencement
of dance
Doors close:1-1/2 hours after commencement
of dance
- Type of dances: School dances are classified
as either "open" or "closed".
Open Dances: At an "open", a student
may bring an invited guest.
Closed Dance: Closed dances are for Sacred
Heart students only.
LOCKERS
- Lockers are provided for all students. Combination locks may
be purchased at the school.
- Lockers must be locked. Combinations should be kept confidential.
- Money and valuable articles should not be brought to school.
However, when it is necessary, please deposit valuables in the
office safe. The school does not assume responsibility for any
loss of property in lockers.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
An optional life and accident insurance plan is offered to the
students each fall. This plan is strongly encouraged for each
student.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
If a student has a grievance with a teacher, the following procedure
should be followed:
- Contact the teacher and make an appointment to discuss the problem
honestly.
- If further discussion is required, go to the guidance counsellor
or the principal to arrange a meeting with the teacher, principal
and guidance counsellor.
STEALING
Any student who is found stealing will be suspended. An interview
with student and parent will be required before the student is
allowed to return to the school. Restitution of all materials
taken will be required.
SMOKING
Sacred Heart High School is a smoke free environment and smoking
is prohibited on all school property.
Students caught smoking on school property will receive a letter
warning that a second such infraction will result in a fine levied.
A second infraction will result in a fine of $115.
Out of respect for our neighbours on South Street, students
are to keep to the north side of the street away from the sidewalks
and property of the residents of South Street.
SUSPENSIONS
While a student is under suspension, he/she may not participate
in any school function. Students under suspension must have administrative
permission to be on the school property. A student under suspension
may return to school only after an interview between the parents,
administration and student.
FIRE PROCEDURES
Leave the building as directed. The first students out of the
building kindly hold the door(s) for those students to follow.
Move well clear of the building. Stay in class groupings for attendance.
Return when "all clear" is given.
HONOUR ROLL
In order to encourage students to excel academically, an Honour
Roll is published each semester reporting period. This lists students
who have earned a First Class Honours average of 80%.
PAGERS AND CELL PHONES
So as not to disturb classroom instruction, pagers and cell phones
are to be disabled during class time.
EXAMINATIONS
The dates for examinations are set at the beginning of the year.
Alternate arrangements are only made in very exceptional circumstances.
Vacations DO NOT qualify as exceptional circumstances. Parents
are advised to book vacations so as to not interfere with this
time. Students requesting a change in date for an exam MUST have
the request submitted in writing to the principal at least 2 weeks
prior to exams. Students under 18 must have the note submitted
by a parent/guardian. In the event that a student is unable to
write due to illness a doctor’s certificate is required.
STUDENT EVALUATION
In each subject, students will be informed in writing and orally
by the teacher during the first week of the semester of course
and test requirements. Tests and assignments will normally be
returned to students no later than 10 school days following the
submission by the student. By the last school day prior to the
final examination, the student shall have a current term mark
prior to writing the final examination. Students and/or parents
can refer to the school board’s policy on the evaluation
of secondary school students for more information and clarification.
APPEALS
Any student wishing to appeal a final mark must do so in writing,
stating reasons for the appeal, within 30 days of the receipt
of the semester 1 report card and by September 30 following the
semester 2 report card. An appeals committee made up of 3 department
heads, the vice-principal and principal, will consider the appeal
within 30 days. The decision of the committee is final.
TEACHER ADVISER GROUPS
As required by the Ministry of Education, beginning in September
2000, all students will participate in the teacher adviser program
to facilitate transition beyond high school and to track progress
throughout the year. This is considered part of the regular curricular
program and as such, attendance is mandatory.
SCHOOL MASSES ASSEMBLIES
Attendance at all school Masses and Assemblies is mandatory.
Students not in attendance can expect to face the same consequences
as for non-attendance during class.
SCHOOL RETREATS
Attendance is mandatory. Refusal to go on a retreat jeopardizes
a student’s continued enrolment at SHHS.
AUTO DIALLER
Sacred Heart uses an auto dialler for reporting student absence.
Parents are requested to phone the school the morning that a student
is going to be absent. Where a phone call or note is not received
in advance of an absence, a call will be made home in the evening.
If an error has occurred in reporting absence, the student must
report the error to the office and receive a correction notification
sheet.
DETENTIONS
Students in Grade 9, 10 or 11 classes will be required to serve
noon hour detentions if they are reported late for class. Habitual
lates will result in a phone call to parents and may lead to a
school suspension.
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