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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I welcome all parents and students to the new school year. I am very excited to be
your principal at Eldorado and it is my hope that as the year progresses you will get to
know the staff and programs we offer.
It is the goal of the staff to work with you to create a rich learning environment for
all students. Student success is a shared responsibility between the school staff, students
and parents.
Education is a joint venture between school and home. As we work with our
students to help them learn about the world around them through the curriculum, we very
much appreciate the support that parents give their children at home as they strive to
reach their learning goals. The foundation of a successful school is the cooperation
between the students, staff, parents and community.
Parents are a vital part of the Eldorado School Community. Your contributions are
invaluable to the school through volunteer time and support of school activities.
I look forward to working with you and developing a relationship that will assist in
the growth of your child/children.
Sincerely,
Brad Teeter
Principal
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Volunteers We will be looking forward to welcoming volunteers in the school. Volunteers are such an important
part of our school. We will begin our volunteer program with an orientation in October. We need help
in our library, in classrooms, on school trips, on pizza days and with our All Star Reading Program.
Please be aware that if you are volunteering in a public school you are required to have an approved
Criminal Record Check completed by Peel Regional Police. These forms are available at the school.
Dismissal All students are dismissed from their assigned door. Parents picking up their students are encouraged to
wait outside these doors for their children.
School Council Every Peel school has a school council—a group focused on helping students succeed. School councils
provide a voice for parents and the community and offer advice to the school principal on a number of
topics. Our first meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. We will be holding school councils elections at this time. If you would like to know more or are interested in joining our council, please contact Mr. Teeter @ 905-456-7690
Medical Information We want to support any of your child’s medical needs. Please keep the office up to date about any
necessary health information. If your child requires medicine to be taken at school please obtain a form
from the office and have it completed by your doctor. These forms are required to administer any
medicine and are kept on file in the office. The names of any students with severe allergies, asthma or
other serious health conditions should be brought to the attention of the classroom teacher and the office
staff. A picture of your child will be posted in the health room to inform all staff in case they may need
to respond to an emergency.
School’s Website Visit Eldorado’s P.S. website http://schools.peelschools.org/1505/default.aspx
Check out our school website where you'll find:
the latest school news
contact information for school administration, superintendent and trustee
calendar
enrolment data
school hours
mission, vision and values
registration information
printable forms
frequently asked questions
volunteer information
EQAO reports
Keep up to date with our website subscription service
Our new website also features a subscription service where you can sign
up to receive email notifications for school news, calendar events and
volunteer job opportunities. You can also choose to be notified via email
and/or text message for critical news, such as school closures due to bad
weather. Click on the subscribe link on the left-hand side of the main page of our website.
Re-organization Our school has quickly grown well over our expected enrollment to 946 students. Our classes are
currently large and should your child need to be re-organized, you will receive a letter introducing the
new teacher. The new classes will be in affect on September 29th
. Although we know transitions can be
an added difficulty on children and families we will do our best to minimize any disruptions to learning.
We appreciate parents’ understandings and flexibility as we meet the Ministry requirements for class
size.
Lock Down Student Safety Peel schools provide a safe environment for students and staff to learn and work. Eldorado P.S. has
many procedures to ensure safety including regular fire drills, evacuation plans, criminal record
checks for new staff and volunteers and lockdown drills. Peel board has developed a lockdown
procedure to help keep schools safe during a potentially serious or violent incident.
We rehearse the drill twice per year to make sure staff and students know what to do if we have to
initiate a lockdown.
During the rehearsal, the principal will make an announcement to "initiate lockdown procedure." The
school bell will ring continuously for a period of time.
Students and staff inside the school will:
go to the closest room, close the door and lock it, if possible
turn off the lights and lie down on the floor away from doors and windows
remain on the floor quietly until further directions are given
Students and staff outside the school will:
move as far away from the building as possible
remain outside until further directions are given
Depending on the situation, students and staff outside the building may be directed to an evacuation site.
When the rehearsal is over, the principal will make another announcement.
During lockdown rehearsals or in a real lockdown situation, students and staff must not use cell
phones. Cell phones can create a safety hazard by attracting attention to the area of the school where the
phone is being used.
In the unlikely event of an actual lockdown, police ask that parents do not go to the school. For safety
reasons, you will not be allowed to enter a school that is in lockdown. In some cases, police will
designate a Parent Information Site for you to attend and get up-to-date, accurate information. To find
your Parent Information Site or get further details during a real lockdown, visit www.peelschools.org or
listen to local media.
If you have any questions about our lockdown drill, or any of the procedures we have in place to keep
students and staff safe, please call the school.
TRANSPORTATION Peel District School students may access transportation services if their primary
address is within the school's attendance boundary, at a distance of more than:
kindergarten and grade 1 students – 1 km
grades 2 to 4 students – 1.6 km
grades 5 to 8 students – 2 km
grades 9 to 12 students – 3.8 km
Eligibility distances are calculated using appropriate roadways and pedestrian walkways and are
measured from home property line to school property line using Board approved software to ensure a
consistent and equitable assessment of distance for all students and all schools within the Board. It is
also important to note that parents are responsible for safely getting their children to and from school.
How do I know if my child is eligible for transportation? Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) has a website, www.stopr.ca, where you can find
information concerning transportation including bus safety, procedures, late buses, cancellations, and
frequently asked questions and as well whether your child is eligible for transportation based on your
home address. Click on "Am I Eligible for Transportation" and enter your information.
In addition, if your child is eligible for transportation, beginning the last week of August to the end of
June each year, at www.stopr.ca you can securely access your child’s specific transportation
information, including bus stop location and pick-up and drop-off times. Click on “Parent/Student
Login” and enter the information required. To ensure privacy of information you will be required to
enter the Ontario Education Number (OEN), which can be found on your child’s report card.
Parents can now sign-up to receive automatic e-mail notifications of delays or cancellations for their
children’s bus run. Go to www.stopr.ca and click on the “bus delays and cancellations” link and then
click “subscriptions” to sign-up for this service.
STUDENT SAFETY Throughout the school year, incidents in our school communities happen. Our staff take precautions to
emphasize street-proofing skills with your child. However, we feel that it is important that you take an
opportunity to review safety procedures with your child.
Peel Police have provided the following safety guidelines if your child encounters a stranger:
Tell your children to never go anywhere with a stranger, not to talk to strangers and never take
anything from them. You also have to teach them what a "safe stranger" is in case they need help. A
safe stranger includes a police officer, a cashier, a fire fighter, etc.
Remind your child to never walk alone—always walk with a group.
Develop a "what if" game for the kids to get them thinking of how they would respond if they felt
threatened or afraid.
Know who your children play with and where they go. This includes keeping a list of their friend's
addresses and phone numbers.
Remind your children not to take short cuts through parks, ravines, or other secluded areas.
Your child's body is private. Tell your child that no one may touch the area their bathing suit covers.
If someone does or tries to touch them, they should advise you immediately.
Teach your children to talk to you immediately when someone does anything that makes them feel
strange or uncomfortable. Listen when your children are trying to tell you about something that
bothers them and provide them with support and understanding.
Tips for riding the bus:
Take a seat as quickly as possible, put belongings under the seat and stay seated.
Never stick anything out of the window, including part of your body.
Refrain from eating on the bus. If a choking incident occurs, the driver may not be able to help
immediately.
Wait until the school bus stops before standing up to exit the vehicle.
Tips for exiting the bus:
When getting off the bus, take two large steps away from bus. If you have to walk in front of the bus,
do so at least three metres (10 giant steps) away from the bus.
The driver must be able to see students exiting the bus and will give a signal when it is safe to cross.
If more than one student is crossing in front of the bus at the same time, they should cross in single
file.
Children must never reach for something that is under the bus without the driver’s permission. Let
the driver know that something is under the bus or wait until the bus moves out of the way.
Tips for walking to school:
Help your child establish a safe, direct route to school. Avoid potential safety hazards such as train
tracks, busy intersections, and reinforce what safety precautions to follow.
Stay on sidewalks whenever possible. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road and
walk facing traffic.
Cross streets at intersections and at crosswalks and learn to look to the left, the right, and the left
again before proceeding.
Wait until traffic comes to a stop before crossing. Make sure drivers see you before you cross. Don't
assume the driver will stop for you.
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS All Ontario school boards are legally required to offer religious accommodation (as per the Ontario
Human Rights Code) and have a religious accommodation procedure in place (as per the Ministry of
Education’s 2009 Provincial Equity and Inclusive Education strategy). While the Peel District School
Board has been providing religious accommodation to its students and staff for over 15 years, the board
has revised its formal Religious Accommodation Operating Procedure, which has been in place since
2012.
The Peel board recognizes and values the religious diversity within its community and is committed to
providing a safe, respectful and equitable environment for all, free from all forms of discriminatory or
harassing behaviour, including those based on religion.
Who can make a religious accommodation request?
Parents of Peel students or staff of any faith background can make a religious accommodation request.
How can a student or staff member make a religious accommodation request?
Parents of Peel students or staff should contact their school principal or site supervisor in early
September (or as early in the school year as possible) to submit a religious accommodation request.
What religious accommodation can be requested?
For many students and staff in Peel schools, there are a number of areas where the practice of their
religion that may result in a request for accommodation:
•observation of major holy days, ceremonies,
commemorations, and celebrations
• school opening and closing exercises
• prayer and rituals
• dietary requirements
• fasting
• religious attire
• modesty requirements
• religious leave
• participation in daily activities and curriculum
For more information on religious accommodation, visit our website at
www.peelschools.org/aboutus/equity.
CYCLIST SAFETY Here are some tips you can review with your child to ensure bike season gets off to a great start:
The right fit
children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground
a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard
the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if it's too tight, it's uncomfortable
Get noticed
a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector
older riders should have a light and/or reflectors
Follow the rules
no riding on busy streets
no riding at night
stop for all STOP signs
Actions that cause injuries
driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street
running the stop sign
turning without warning
cycling in the dark
following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the
second cyclist doesn't
KEEPING IT COOL WHEN PACKING SCHOOL LUNCHES
Here are some easy ways to keep foods cold when packing school lunches:
- Choose an insulated lunch bag. This will help keep foods at the right temperature.
- Use ice packs. Place a frozen re-freezable ice pack near foods that need to be kept
cold, like meat sandwiches, yogurt or cheese.
- Freeze healthy beverages. Add a frozen 100% juice box or water bottle in the
lunch bag to help keep foods cold.
- Store in thermal insulated containers. Use thermal insulated containers to keep
foods like soup or leftovers at the right temperature. Thermal insulated containers
can also be used to store cold foods, such as milk or smoothies.
- Include whole fruit. Choose whole fruits, such as apples, pears or bananas, which
can be stored at room temperature. For vegetables and fruit, remember to wash them
thoroughly under fresh, cool, running water.
- Add foods from the cupboard. Choose healthy foods that can be stored at room
temperature, such as pre-packaged unsweetened applesauce, crackers, whole grain
pita or bread. Be sure your child knows to throw away any opened containers of
food afterwards.
- Eat colder foods first. Encourage your child to choose foods that need ice packs for
the morning snack, such as yogurt. A whole grain muffin or granola bar would be a
better choice as an afternoon snack.
- Keep lunch bags clean. Clean lunch bags and containers with hot soapy water after
each use. Never reuse sandwich bags, foil or plastic wrap. Remember to place ice
packs in the freezer for the next day! For more information, visit:
www.eatrightontario.ca
PROTECT YOUR KIDS – AND YOUR FINANCES The Peel District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student
injuries that occur on school property or during school activities including extracurricular sports.
Each year, many of our families spend thousands of dollars when their children are injured at
school, on field trips, while participating in non-school activities, or at home. If a student is
injured, parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for any costs not covered by provincial health care
or their employer’s health plan. Please check with your provider regarding your coverage.
The provincial health care system does not cover costs which are commonly related to accidents
including dental work, ambulance fees, casts and crutches, and physiotherapy. All of these are
covered by Old Republic’s student accident insurance plan.
It is strongly recommended that all families consider this coverage, especially if your child
participates in extracurricular activities. The annual plans provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year coverage. The insurance agreement is between you and Old Republic Insurance
Company. For more information call Old Republic Insurance Company toll free at 1-800-530-
5446.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD’S ONTARIO STUDENT RECORD The Ontario Student Record (OSR) is an ongoing, confidential record of a student’s education
progress. Authorized by the Education Act and protected by the Freedom of Information Act and
Protection of Privacy Act, an OSR is established for each student enrolled in an Ontario
elementary or secondary school. The record is housed at the student’s current school and moves
with the student as they transition from one school to the next. If a student leaves Peel to attend
another school in Ontario, the OSR is forwarded to the new school upon request. If the OSR is
not requested or the student leaves Ontario, the OSR is housed in the last Peel school that the
student attended.
The OSR contains familiar documents that parents can view at any given time. OSR contents
include:
biographical data
documentation file, containing (if applicable): verification of a custody arrangement,
change-of-name order, placements decisions, suspension letters, psycho-educational
assessment report, identification and placement decision letters, and registration forms
information concerning special health conditions
name(s) of student’s parent(s) or guardian(s)
Ontario Student Transcript (secondary school only) – the cumulative record of a student’s
successful completion of secondary school courses
photographs may also be attached
record of the student’s accumulated instruction in French as a second language, if
applicable
report cards
school(s) attended
Every student, and parents or guardians of students under 18 years of age have the right to
examine the student’s OSR and receive a copy of its contents. Supervisory officers, school
administration and teachers may also access a student’s OSR for the purpose of improving the
instruction of the student. Written permission is requested for any outside agency or personnel to
access the OSR.
Contact your school principal for details of the procedure to review your child’s OSR.
If you would like to learn more about your child’s OSR, visit the Ontario Ministry of Education
web site at www.edu.gov.on.ca.
GETTING YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about your child's education, or about
education in general, anyone with the Peel board is happy to help. Here are some of the people
who can help you:
If you have specific questions or concerns
about the education of your son or daughter,
the first person to talk to is your child's
teacher. If possible, arrange a personal
interview with the teacher to discuss your
concerns and attempt to resolve the matter.
Your child's teacher or principal can also
give you more information about specific
strategies being used to monitor your child's
progress.
If you need extra help, or have more general
questions, your school principal is there to
assist. Your school principal can help if you
have been unable to resolve the issue with
your child's teacher. All curriculum material
is available in your child's school.
If you still have unanswered questions or
concerns, talk to your superintendent of
education.
If you have general questions about
curriculum, call Curriculum and
Instruction Support Services at 905-
890-1010 ext. 2559.
If you have questions about special
education programs or services,
contact Special Education Support
Services at 905-890-1010 ext. 2345.
Of course, your local school trustee is
elected to represent your interests and
is always ready to hear and discuss
your suggestions or concerns. If you
don't know the name of your trustee,
check the 'Meet your Trustee' section
of the board's website at
www.peelschools.org.
If you still have questions, please email [email protected] or call Communication &
Community Relations Support Services at 905-890-1010 or
1-800-668-1146 ext. 2809.
SCHOOLS USE MANY STRATEGIES TO KEEP CHILREN SAFE
Peel schools provide a safe environment for staff and students to work and learn. The board has
many procedures to ensure safety. To keep students safe, schools use many strategies including:
requiring all parents and visitors to check in at the main office and obtain visitor passes
the use of a "buddy system" – students can only leave the classroom if accompanied by
another student (for example, going to the washroom)
assigning teachers to supervise inside and outside the school during recesses, before and after
school
locking all exteriors doors, including the main entrance, during school hours [elementary
schools only]
encouraging staff to regularly review streetproofing skills with students
expecting staff and students to report unidentified individuals to the office immediately
holding fire drills and "lockdown" rehearsals
having evacuation and bomb threat plans in place
ensuring that all staff and volunteers have up-to-date criminal record checks
working with the police to provide education on street-proofing
We feel that it is important that you also take this opportunity to review safe procedures with
your child. Peel Regional Police have provided the following safety guidelines:
Tell your children to never go anywhere with a stranger, not to talk to strangers and never
take anything from them. You also have to teach them what a "safe stranger" is in case they
need help. A safe stranger includes a police officer, a cashier, a fire fighter.
Develop a "what if" game for children to get them thinking about how they would respond if
they felt threatened or afraid.
Know who your children play with and where they go. This includes keeping a list of their
friend's addresses and phone numbers.
Do not leave your child in unsupervised locations, such as cars, parks, public washrooms,
arenas, malls and plazas, etc.
Teach your children where and how to get help. Go with them on their regularly travelled routes.
Your child's body is private. Tell your children that no one may touch the area their bathing
suit covers. If someone tries to touch them, they should tell you immediately.
Teach your children to talk to you immediately when someone does anything that makes
them feel strange or uncomfortable. Listen when your children are trying to tell you about
something that bothers them and provide them with support and understanding.
Communicate to your children the importance of following the teacher’s instructions during a
lockdown, hold and secure, bomb threat, shelter in place or fire drill and to not use cell
phones to ensure their own safety.
For more information about safety at your school, review your school handbook or speak to your
principal or teacher.
KEEPING LUNCHES, SNACK PEANUT-FREE
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that affects some children. We ask
that you help us take care of these students by sending lunches and snacks for your child that are
free from peanuts or nuts, because these foods are the leading cause of anaphylaxis.
Please read the label of any food you plan to send to school with your child. If the label says,
"May contain nuts or peanuts," please do not send it to school.
You can get a complete copy of the Peel board's anaphylaxis guideline at www.peelschools.org
under the Parent tab, under Student Health.
SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE NEWS FROM THE PEEL BOARD Take advantage of our electronic subscription service to automatically receive a list of activities
by email on a monthly basis. Subscriptions are sent the last week of the month, plus bonuses
throughout the year. Subscribing is easy just visit our website at www.peelschools.org and
click on the subscription link under "Quick Links."
You can also subscribe to receive:
News releases
Keep up with the news at the Peel board. Subscribe to receive Peel board news releases to learn
more about board news and school events.
Board agendas
Learn more about Peel board meetings by subscribing to receive agendas. Meetings of the board
are open to the public and are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Board highlights
Briefing is a newsletter with highlights of decisions made by trustees at board meetings. It is sent
out on the second and fourth Thursday of every month and immediately following any special
board meetings.
Job postings for non-teaching staff Learn about each new non-teaching job that is posted on the Peel board's Job Board.
PROCEDURES HELP KEEP STUDENTS SAFE AT SCHOOL Peel schools provide a safe environment for students and staff to learn and work. The board has many
procedures to ensure safety including regular fire drills, evacuation plans, criminal record checks for
new staff and volunteers, and lockdown, hold and secure and shelter in place drills. Together with Peel
Police, OPP and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board, the board developed procedures for critical
situations including lockdowns, hold and secure, shelter in place and bomb threats in order to help keep
schools safe during a potentially serious or violent incident.
Every school will review the key points of the lockdown process with students. We rehearse the drill
twice per year to make sure staff and students know what to do if we have to initiate a lockdown.
During the rehearsal, the principal will make an announcement to "initiate lockdown procedure." The
school bell will ring continuously for a period of time and our goal is to make the school appear vacated.
Students and staff inside the school will:
- go to the closest room, close the door and lock it, if possible
- turn off the lights and lie down on the floor away from doors and windows
- remain on the floor quietly until further directions are given
Students and staff outside the school will:
- move as far away from the building as possible
- remain outside until further directions are given
Depending on the situation, students and staff outside the building may be directed to an evacuation site.
When the rehearsal is over, the principal will make another announcement.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE WHEN AN EMERGENCY OCCURS
1. Students and staff must not use cell phones It is important to note that in these critical situations, safety is our number one priority. During
rehearsals or in real critical situations, Peel Police have advised that cell phone usage can cause more
safety risks and danger than benefits.
We recognize that when an emergency occurs, students and staff may feel the need to communicate
immediately with their families. However, increased cellular traffic in these critical situations can result
in more dangers and the following consequences:
- Cause signal delays for emergency services to attend to the situation.
- Prevents police from being able to communicate with each other and other important personnel
in a timely manner.
- Public posts and messages may identify where individuals are in the building and a pose a safety
risk.
- Cell phones can create a safety hazard by attracting attention to the area of the school where the
phone is being used.
Parents are requested to NOT call the school or your child’s cell phone during emergency
procedures.
2. How parents can get updates during emergency procedures
There are a number of ways that parents can stay connected and get important, timely updates in the
unlikely event of an actual lockdown, hold and secure, shelter in place or bomb threat. We will try to
make every effort to keep parents informed using the methods listed below.
- Monitor your child’s school website.
- Get updates by following posts on the Peel District School Board Twitter account
(@Peelschools), www.twitter.com/peelschools
- Visit www.peelschools.org. All important updates are posted on the homepage under the What’s
New section.
- Listen to local media
3. Parents are requested NOT to go to the school
In the unlikely event of an actual lockdown, hold and secure, shelter in place or bomb threat, police ask
that parents do not go to the school. For safety reasons, you will not be allowed to enter a school that is
in lockdown, hold and secure or shelter in place and students and staff cannot leave the school. In some
cases, police will designate a Parent Information Site for you to attend and get up-to-date, accurate
information. Please monitor your child’s school website and do not come to the school unless
requested to do so.
If you have any questions about our lockdown drill, or any of the procedures we have in place to keep
students and staff safe, please call the school.
PEEL BOARD TRUSTEES – ACCOUNTABLE TO THE COMMUNITY The Peel board, like every public school board in Ontario, is governed by a board of trustees. Trustees
are elected by public school taxpayers every four years during municipal elections. The next municipal
election will be held in October 2018. The Peel board currently has 12 trustees representing three
municipalities:
What do trustees do?
advocate for the needs of the community
help members of the community address concerns about the school system
govern and set policies for the board
explain the policies and decisions of the board to the community
evaluate and review the board’s achievement of its goals, objectives and strategic plan
participate in budget development, approve budget decisions and monitor its progress
protect the future of the board by always considering the long-term effects of decisions
Visit www.peelschools.org and check out the ‘Meet Your Trustee’ section to subscribe to board meeting
agendas and minutes and read highlights from board meeting.
Trustee Ward(s) City Email Phone #
Carrie Andrews
7 and 8 Brampton [email protected] 647-473-1858
Stan Cameron
Caledon [email protected] 905-880-1162
Robert Crocker
6 and 11 Mississauga [email protected] 416-528-1312
Nokha Dakroub
9 and 10 Mississauga [email protected] 647-707-7320
David Green
1 and 5 Brampton [email protected] 905-495-4579
Sue Lawton
3 and 4 Mississauga [email protected] 905-625-8084
Brad MacDonald
2 and 8 Mississauga [email protected] 905-593-3547
Kathy McDonald
3 and 4 Brampton [email protected] 905-796-8163
Janet McDougald (Chair)
1 and 7 Mississauga [email protected] 905-278-1402
Suzanne Nurse (Vice-Chair)
2 and 6 Brampton [email protected] 905-495-3423
Harkirat Singh
9 and 10 Brampton [email protected] 647-209-8000
Rick Williams
5 Mississauga [email protected] 905-814-6180
HOW TO REGISTER AT A PEEL SCHOOL Here’s what you need to know about registering your child for school Who can attend?
The Peel board serves children age 4 and older.
Our schools
Peel has more than 253 elementary and secondary schools. You can find the name and location of your
local school by calling our Planning and Accommodation department at 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-
1146, extension 2212.
Where to register
If your family is new to Canada, your child may need an orientation interview to register for school. To
assist you with registration, we offer three Welcome Centres. Please call 905-366-8791 to talk to our
staff and book your appointment. There is no fee for registration.
Documents to bring to registration
Proof of child's age
- Canadian birth certificate
- Canadian passport
- citizenship card/certificate
- Permanent Resident Card
- Record of Landing
- confirmation of permanent residence
- work permit
- refugee permit
Proof of address
- purchase agreement
- utility bill
- bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution)
- credit card statement
- federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)
- Ontario driver's licence
Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated Missing documents? If you are missing some documents, you can still visit the We Welcome the World Centres, and our staff will help you with all registration requirements. Your child’s first day of school Once the orientation interview is complete, you will get an appointment card with the date your child
can start school. Please bring this card with you on your child’s first day, so that he or she can receive a
new school schedule to complete the registration process.
International students
International students are enrolled in the Peel Schools for International Students program currently
offered at Applewood Heights, Clarkson, Rick Hansen and Harold M. Brathwaite secondary schools.
The schools provide a unique, world-class program that integrates students from around world into the
dynamic and welcoming learning environment.
International students interested in our program should visit www.peelschools.org/international or call
1-800-668-1179 ext. 2638.
Peel Region High Performers
Train More. Rehearse More. Learn More. New Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for student athletes, artists Does your child/teen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly? The Peel District School Board’s new Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexible timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice, competition, rehearsal and/or performance schedules.
As of September 2017, the Peel Region High Performers Program will be offered at:
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr. Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) For more information on the program, visit www.peelschools.org/HighPerformers
We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student.
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO HIGH SCHOOL
Get ready for what could be the most exciting and important years your teen spends in school. For the
first time, teens will have to make choices about what they will study and what career pathway to
choose.
Whatever path your teen chooses, we want to make sure your entire family is ready to meet the
challenges and embrace the many opportunities that await your teen upon graduation. Our Parent’s
Guide to High School will provide you with a snapshot of what you need to know to help your teen be
successful. To view the online booklet, visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild/parentguide.
For more ways on helping your teen make a smooth transition, visit
www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild.
REGIONAL LEARNING CHOICES PROGRAMS UNLOCK PASSIONS Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by
providing them with opportunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest. Regional
programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance. Students and their families are
encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information
about the program and application details.
Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs. If students have been accepted into a
regional program and they live within the school boundary, they are eligible for busing only if they meet
the distance criteria outlined in the board’s Transportation Policy #39.
All regional programs include annual fees, including an $40 application fee for all regional programs.
The application process for secondary regional programs opens Nov. 6, 2017. Application dates for
middle school programs vary from school to school.
Programs Starts in grade: 6 7 9
Actively in Motion (AIM) – Royal Orchard MS
Advanced Placement – Central Peel SS, John Fraser SS
Arts – Earnscliffe Sr. PS (starts in grade 6), Queen Elizabeth Sr. PS (starts in grade 7), Cawthra Park SS, Mayfield SS
Arts and Technology – Morning Star MS
Graphic Design Management – Gordon Graydon Memorial SS
International Baccalaureate – Bristol Rd. MS, WG Davis Sr. PS, Erindale SS, Glenforest SS, Harold M. Brathwaite SS, Turner Fenton SS
International Business and Technology – Allan A. Martin Sr. PS, Lisgar MS, Williams Pkwy Sr. PS, Meadowvale SS, North Park SS
International and Executive Leadership Academy – T.L. Kennedy SS
SciTech – Centennial Sr. PS, Macville PS, Tomken Rd. MS, Chinguacousy SS, Port Credit SS
Sports – Applewood Heights SS
Strings – Central Peel SS, Port Credit SS
Truck and Coach Engineering and Technology – Bramalea SS
A number of other specialized programs that extend beyond the regular curriculum are available to Peel
high school students. Learn more:
Co-operative Education Program
Dual Credit Programs
Explore High Skills
Extended French/French Immersion
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Peel Region High Performers Program
Regional Co-operative Education Programs
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
Programs
For more information about program information nights, busing, fees and the application process/dates, contact the school or visit www.peelschools.org/RegionalPrograms.
IMMUNIZE YOUR GR. 7 CHILDREN FOR BETTER HEALTH WITH THE
HPV-9 VACCINE On August 17
th, 2017, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care announced that HPV-9 vaccine will
replace the HPV-4 vaccine for grade 7 students starting on September 5th
, 2017.
You may recall completing an immunization consent form for your child to receive Hepatitis B,
Meningococcal ACYW-135 and HPV-4 vaccines in the spring. Since HPV-4 vaccine will no longer be
offered, we require your consent to immunize your child for HPV-9. If you have already spoken to
a Peel Public Health Nurse and provided verbal consent for HPV-9, please disregard the consent form
that will be sent home at the beginning of the year.
The HPV-9 vaccine provides protection against nine strains of HPV. A fact sheet with more information
on the HPV disease will also be provided to each student for parents. Please review the fact sheet with
your child and return the signed consent form to the school. Completed consents will be given to Peel
Public Health Nurses who will give the vaccines at clinics held in your child’s school this school year.
If you have questions, you can find more information on our website at www.immunizepeel.ca or you
can talk to a Peel Public Health Nurse at 905-799-7700. Caledon residents can call toll-free at 905-584-
2216.
KEEP STUDENTS SAFE IN SCHOOL PARKING LOTS
Many elementary schools offer a Kiss N’ Ride program, where parents/guardians can drop off and pick
up their children at a designated area on school property. The program was established to provide a
convenient and safe option for our students and parents driving to school. To ensure the safety of staff
and students, we ask all parents/guardians be mindful of the following guidelines:
There is no parking and no waiting in the Kiss and Ride lane. Pay attention to the traffic in front of you
and pull forward as cars move forward. If you choose to park in the parking lot, please escort your child
to or from the nearest foot patroller and use the main crosswalk.
Vehicles entering the Kiss N’ Ride lane must stay in the designated lane, unless otherwise directed by a
staff member or volunteer.
The Kiss N’ Ride program is only available to students who are able to disembark independently.
Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the curb. Students may only exit from the
passenger (right) side of the vehicle.
After picking up or dropping off your child, leave promptly so that others can get in behind you.
If your child is not waiting for you at the main crosswalk at the end of the day, please circle the parking
lot if permitted and rejoin the line or park in a designated parking space to wait.
Always respect traffic flow and abide all traffic laws and signs.
Ask your child’s teacher or principal to learn more about our school’s specific Kiss N’ Ride procedures.
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO HIGH SCHOOL Get ready for what could be the most exciting and important years your teen spends in school. For the
first time, teens will have to make choices about what they will study and what career pathway to
choose.
Whatever path your teen chooses, we want to make sure your entire family is ready to meet the
challenges and embrace the many opportunities that await your teen upon graduation. Our Parent’s
Guide to High School will provide you with a snapshot of what you need to know to help your teen be
successful. To view the online booklet, visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild/parentguide.
For more ways on helping your teen make a smooth transition, visit
www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild.
