M. Babb, Principal

N. Batzel, Vice-Principal

R. Horaska, Vice-Principal

505 Chalmers Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

R2L 0G4

Telephone: (204) 667-8823

Fax: (204) 654-0028

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Welcome to Elmwood High School ....................................................................................................... 1

Message From The Administration ........................................................................................................ 2

Office Hours ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................. 3

Student Assessment and Evaluation Policy ............................................................................................ 4

Integrated Flexible Learning Program .................................................................................................... 5

Physical Education Program ................................................................................................................... 6

School Athletics ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Band Program ......................................................................................................................................... 8

Applied Arts ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Enrichment Subjects ............................................................................................................................... 8

Student Services ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Lunch Hour............................................................................................................................................. 9

Special Education ................................................................................................................................. 10

Resource Program ................................................................................................................................ 10

English as an Additional Language. ..................................................................................................... 10

Middle Years Student Council ............................................................................................................. 11

Students Recognition Assembly ........................................................................................................... 11

Elmwood Agenda Book ....................................................................................................................... 11

Middle Years Meet the Teacher Barbeque ........................................................................................... 12

Breakfast Club & Nutrition Program .................................................................................................... 12

Extra-Curricular Activities ................................................................................................................... 12

Attendance ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Call Back System .................................................................................................................................. 13

Late Arrivals ......................................................................................................................................... 13

School Rules ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Additional Community Resources ........................................................................................................ 13

Library ................................................................................................................................................. 14

Giants Corner (School Store) ............................................................................................................... 14

School Supply List .............................................................................................................................. 15

On-Line Resources (Internet Guidelines) ............................................................................................. 16

Restorative Practices ............................................................................................................................ 17

Intervention Strategies .......................................................................................................................... 17

Elmwood High School Code of Conduct ............................................................................................. 18

Additional Information ......................................................................................................................... 19

Elmwood School Floor Plan ................................................................................................................. 20

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This handbook has been prepared to provide information to parents of students

entering our Middle Years Program.

Elmwood High School has a population of approximately 813 students with 234

students enrolled in the Middle Years Program.

Elmwood High School is located at 505 Chalmers Avenue. It is the only Middle

Years Secondary School east of the Red River that is part of the Winnipeg School

Division.

Elmwood High School has served the Elmwood Community for over 50 years.

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Welcome to Elmwood High School Middle Years Program. You can be confident that our staff pro-vides quality programs and their dedication and contributions provide a great deal of rich oppor-tunities for Elmwood students. Learning is natural and unique for each student where nurturing abilities and promoting growth in many areas is an ongoing and reflective journey. Students will connect to experiences, teach-ers, subject areas and areas of interest through the variety of programs offered here. This may be found in areas such as the academics, athletics, arts or practical arts. Middle years is a crucial time of transition for students as they move towards high school and oth-er learning experiences beyond Elmwood. The staff provides support to promote success in this transition in programs such as resource, guidance, intramurals, clubs, arts, camps and student council. While we provide educational experiences for students in their transitions, we acknowledge the major role families play in a child’s transition and building partnerships to pro-mote success is important. In each learning opportunity, the goal is to promote student engagement, collaboration in learn-ing, acquiring knowledge and gaining of new understandings. Elmwood has a code of conduct that focuses on acting respectfully and taking responsibility. When dealing with interactions with a restorative philosophy, the goal is to build peaceful school environments where everyone feels safe. Along with this is discussion about issues and building competency with all people involved so that they learn how to prevent the problem from happen-ing again. Expectations of accountability are a part of the learning process and this helps students grow as individuals. Education is an opportunity to take part in many valuable experiences that help us grow and de-velop. The many dedicated staff at Elmwood work hard to make educational experiences enrich-ing and valuable. We look forward to working with you and we wish you all a successful year.

Ms. Batzel Middle Years Vice-Principal

Message From Administration

MISSION STATEMENT

To meet the educational, social and emotional needs of

all students while striving to develop their potential by

providing quality, wide-ranging programming within a

safe and inclusive environment.

School Priorities

1. To continue to improve literacy in all subject areas.

2. To continue to embed Aboriginal perspectives in all subject areas and implement support programs.

3. To continue to develop and implement learning and behavioral supports to broaden the range of

learning, leading to increased success for all learners.

4. To impart the knowledge, skills and attitudes so students can make good decisions around their own

health and the health of their community and world.

5. Continue to strengthen the links with post-secondary education and work.

MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM The term “Middle Years” refers to students in grades 7 and 8 at Elmwood. In order to meet their unique

educational needs and help prepare them for the future, the following approaches are used:

TEACHING TEAMS A team of teachers are assigned to teach the four “core” subjects - mathematics, science, english and social studies

- at each grade level. Additionally, a team of two teachers are assigned to the multigrade 7/8 Integrated/Flexible

Learning Program.

This team concept helps the student adjust to Elmwood by spending more time with fewer teachers. The team of

teachers and students take part in a variety of social activities together, such as camp, roller skating, bowling,

skiing, winter games and gym riot, allowing for a closer relationship to develop.

The team of teachers work hard at being fair but not necessarily equal.

Being FAIR means that each individual gets what he or she needs to be successful. Being EQUAL means that

everyone gets exactly the same thing. If we have 25 different students in our class then we must be fair to each

student. This means we cannot treat them all exactly the same way! Differentiating instruction means that we

give students what they need, even if it differs from what most others in the class are doing. Teachers ensure that

all students are treated fairly.

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OFFICE HOURS

The school office is open

from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Monday to Friday

SCHOOL HOURS

Morning 9:00 - 12:17 A.M.

Afternoon

1:17 - 3:30 P.M.

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ELMWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION POLICY

The primary goal of assessment and evaluation is to enhance student learning. Assessment refers to the ongoing gathering,

recording and analysis of data about a student’s work, progress and achievement. Evaluation refers to the interpretation of

assessment information in order to determine to what extent a student has attained the prescribed learning outcomes and to make a

judgment (mark/grade) about his or her performance.

Assessment and evaluation methods:

a) are based on clearly stated expectations, criteria, standards and outcomes

b) systematically measure student progress toward prescribed learning outcomes

c) consider the abilities, needs, interests, learning styles and multiple intelligences of students

d) are both formative (growth/progress) and summative (results/achievement) and consistent with instructional strategies and

outcomes

e) are based on both the processes “how” and products “what” of learning

f) involve a variety of teaching strategies to measure student performance, including, but not restricted to:

assignments/work samples

debates/discussions

group activities/projects

teacher/peer/parent conferences

checklists/rating scales

peer and self evaluations

surveys/questionnaires/profiles

self reflections and goal setting

classroom observations

anecdotal records

inventories/lists

rubrics/scoring guides

learning logs/journals

quizzes/tests/examinations

demonstrations/presentations

portfolios

A student’s mark/grade is based on his/her achievement of specific learning objectives/outcomes, (knowledge, skills and

behaviors.) Behaviors such as participation, co-operation, effort, attitude, attendance and punctuality are recognized as key

personal management skills which are important to successful student performance.

Students maintain a portfolio of their work in their homeroom, which is the focus for student-led parent conferences held in April.

A composite percentage grade for each student is assigned at the end of each of three terms during the year. The student’s term

work accounts for 80% of his or her grade and quizzes/tests/examinations for the remaining 20%.

In addition to the three term grades, a final subject grade is assigned at the end of the school year. The student’s final grade in

each core subject is based on 80% of the average of the three term grades and 20% from a final examination, which is held in June.

Examinations are an integral component of the ongoing assessment of students performance. In addition, they foster the

development of study skills, provide experience in the writing of examinations, and assist in the program planning for teachers.

Awards

Students will receive academic acknowledgement based on their averages in all their subject areas. Honors with Distinction are

given to students who have attained an 85% or greater in the four core subjects of Mathematics, English, Science and Social

Studies. Awards with Honors are given to students who receive an average over 80% with no mark less than 65% in all subject

areas. Students who may not receive marks of this caliber will also be recognized for improving their efforts in different subject

areas or by showing improvement overall.

MIDDLE YEARS INTEGRATED/FLEXIBLE LEARNING PROGRAM

This program is designed for students who enjoy the challenge of independent study and are eager to take some

responsibility for their own learning. In addition, the student applying for this program should be willing to try

new and different approaches to learning, enjoy working with a variety of materials, utilize an Inquiry approach to

learning and demonstrate the following characteristics:

regular/punctual attendance

work without supervision

work effectively in a group

use time wisely

appropriate social behaviour

make responsible choices

Band is a suggested component of the Flex Program as it is an integral aspect of the Multiple Intelligences.

A team of two teachers teach the “core” subjects - language arts, mathematics, science, social studies - in a

multigrade 7/8 setting. This serves to create an effective and supportive “community of learners”, and helps

students to more easily adapt to Elmwood.

The integrated approach involves teaching content from the core subjects around broad themes. Learning

becomes more meaningful when the different subjects are connected to a central idea and helps students develop a

more in-depth understanding of a topic.

When a topic is introduced, students actively explore it through a variety of stimulating exercises, including:

discussion, hands-on activities, research, group projects, presentations, and field trips. Students are presented with

a combination of individual, small group and whole class educational experiences that “stretch” their critical and

creative thinking skills and help develop their lifelong learning abilities. Students use the Inquiry Model to explore

topics as part of their daily routine.

Cooperative learning is one of the main building blocks of the integrated approach. Students learn important

teamwork and social skills. Together they work on projects to achieve common goals. At the same time,

opportunities are provided for students to work individually on their areas of strength (Multiple Intelligences).

Students maintain a portfolio of their work in the core subjects, which is used as the focus for student-led parent

conferences held in April. The portfolio is part of each students assessment and is weighted at 20%.

Evaluation of student performance is based on both the products (“what”) and the processes (“how”) of learning,

using a wide variety of assessment methods, including: work samples, classroom activities, presentations, group

projects, field trips, teacher observations, peer and self-evaluations, quizzes and tests, examinations.

A percentage grade (80% term work; 20% quizzes/tests) is assigned at the end of each of the four terms during the

school year. A final grade (80% of the terms’ average: 20% final examination) is also assigned at the end of the

school year.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Elmwood Middle Years Physical Education Program consists of three main components. In

each area the emphasis is on interpersonal relationship skills, fair play, a combination of cooperation

and competition and skill development. The three components are:

1. Classroom Program Students participate in a wide variety of team/individual sports and “low-organized” games. The emphasis

is on cooperation. Students are evaluated on PARTICIPATION, ATTITUDE and ATTENDANCE.

One class per six day cycle is spent in the classroom as students will learn valuable health and wellness

lessons. Topics in the classroom include fitness principles, substance abuse, family life, mental health,

internet safety and more!

2. Intramural Program This program takes place at noon hour and features competition between classmates. The activities

include volleyball, basketball, soccer, floor hockey, badminton, handball, and ultimate. Students are

awarded points for participation.

3. Inter-School Program This program involves competition between schools in the division. The Inter-school sports are

volleyball, basketball, cross country, soccer, baseball and indoor/outdoor track, ultimate and wrestling.

When participating, students are asked to bring a pair of sweat pants or shorts, proper gym shoes and a GREAT

attitude to the Physical Education Program.

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SCHOOL ATHLETICS Inter-school athletics are important, at Elmwood High School, as the old saying goes “a sound mind

in a sound body” holds true.

If you are playing an inter-school sport, you have to be organized. Your school work must come

first, so you have to develop the time management skills that allow you to get the school work done,

to have practice time, and to have time to play the games.

It is also important to learn to work, as a team, to reach common goals. This is an opportunity to work with people

you ordinarily might not be around.

There is also a chance to meet people from other schools. You might be playing against them, but that does not

mean that you can’t respect them or cannot make new friends. It becomes easier to travel to a different school,

when you know someone at that school.

Students who need to play “away” games will use the City Transit System to attend their games. Parents are also

encouraged to drive their children to and from the games.

The sports, themselves, allow students to develop physical, mental, and social skills. Players have to get in game

shape and must learn the proper skills. Players also have to learn the mental skills to read situations and react to

them. To that end, we have teachers who are certified coaches on our staff, who try to ensure that the students

learn their basics properly.

In Volleyball and Basketball, we try to offer both a “competitive” and a “developmental” team, to use our

Winnipeg School Division Junior High Athletic Council’s words , so that our students get a chance to play, even if

they are not experienced in the sport.

At Elmwood, we offer:

Inter-School Sports

Cross-Country Running (September/October)

Indoor Track and Field (November/April)

Flag Football (Sept/October)

Volleyball (Late September/November)

Basketball (Late November/March)

Soccer (April/May - weather permitting)

Softball (May - weather permitting)

Outdoor Track and Field (May/June) Marathon Club (January - June)

Football (August - November)

Wrestling (November/March)

Intramurals

Soccer

Volleyball

Basketball

Dodgeball

Floor Hockey

Handball

Ultimate

Badminton

Athletics at Elmwood is a six year program, from Grade 7 to 12. The foundation of Giant athletics starts in the

Middle Years Program. A Giant thank-you goes out to all of the teachers and community members who volunteer

countless hours to make our athletic program a success!

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BAND PROGRAM

Being a member of the Elmwood band program is a challenging and rewarding experience. Students not only

learn to play an instrument but they also have immediate opportunities to perform with others in a group

setting. Band members are responsible for taking good care of a loaned instrument. Band also requires hard

work and daily practice, at home as well as at school. Students who join band commit themselves to

participating in public performances such as concerts and festivals outside of regular school hours.

All grade 7 students attending Elmwood High School have the opportunity to participate in a band orientation

week in the fall which includes demonstrations of all the musical instruments and an introduction to music-

making and theory. After this week of experiencing the band program students are given the opportunity to

enroll. The grade 8 band program functions on a pull-out basis.

There is no cost involved in joining the band as a result of the excellent support and fund-raising activities

generated by a very active Band Parent Association and through the generous support of the Winnipeg School

Division. Instruments are loaned to students free of charge, although students are responsible for purchasing

required cleaning supplies and reeds for certain instruments, which is why we ask for a one time deposit of

$20.00 per student upon assigning their instruments for the year. Instruments can not be removed from the

school until a deposit is made. Evaluation is based on musical progress and concert performances.

APPLIED ARTS The grade 7 program is designed to introduce students to the various areas within Applied Arts. All grade 7

students rotate through each of the six Applied Arts areas in their homeroom groupings. The six areas include;

clothing, foods, graphics, metals, computers and woodworking. During the grade 7 program, the student is

taught the fundamentals of lab safety while creating meaningful projects.

In grade 8 students choose 3 rotations. The department tries to accommodate the students choices to the best of

their ability, guaranteeing at least the student’s first choice sometime throughout the year.

Since the Applied Arts courses are lab-based, it is imperative that the students be present at the beginning of the

class in order for them to receive instructions and important safety directions. Regular attendance is

compulsory, as is bringing the correct supplies, which include a pencil and a duotang.

ENRICHMENT SUBJECTS

All Middle Years students will be exposed to Art through the integration of Art classes into their core subject

areas. All non band Middle Years students rotate through various enrichment classes throughout the year.

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STUDENT SERVICES

The Primary goal of the Middle Years Guidance and Counselling program is to enhance and promote student

learning. It operates in the capacity of a system support. The program is designed to support the needs,

characteristics and effective development of the students. Counsellors meet with students, and/or teachers

individually, and/or in groups about personal, social, educational, emotional, and vocational concerns.

The school counsellor also consults with Parents/Guardians, Teachers, Administrators and support services about a

student’s behaviour, attendance, academic progress and personal/social difficulties for the benefit of the student.

School counsellors provide a continuum of preventative, developmental and intervention services and facilitates

referrals to community resources.

Student Services has access to the services provided by the Child Guidance Clinic. With parental approval,

referrals may be made for students experiencing difficulties and in need of referral services to one or more of the

Clinic’s staff which include a Social Worker, Psychologist, Speech and Hearing Clinician, Reading Clinician, and

Audiologist.

Support groups and/or classroom programs may also be implemented, dependent on the nature of the problem or

issue which impacts on the students.

The Choices Youth Program for selected grade 7 students is also facilitated through Student Services. This

program provides young people with a comprehensive prevention and intervention educational program. The hope

is that it will assist them in the development of a positive self-image and success in their academic and personal

lives.

LUNCH HOUR

Staying for lunch at school is a privilege. Students may participate in any of the supervised activities that are

available but can not be roaming the halls during this time. If students do not follow the rules during this time, the

privilege of staying for lunch will be removed. We encourage input from students to decide on activities available

for them and can review this each year to meet their needs.

The cafeteria provides several different items to purchase and a place for students to eat lunch. Students are

welcome to eat lunch in the cafeteria between 12:17 and 1:10.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

Identified Special Education students receive support through one of the following programs:

Special Education Centre (S.E.C.) The Special Education Centre offers modified academic programming for a small group of grade 7-8 students. In this

program, emphasis is placed on developing the basic academic skills and social skills needed for independent learning

and living.

Integrated Special Education Program ( I. S. E. P.) Students in this program work in the regular classroom with adaptations to the content and/or the delivery of the curricu-

lum. Teachers, Educational Assistants and the SERT teacher collaborate to develop effective programming for each stu-

dent. The program is reviewed regularly with parents/guardians, teachers and the student to ensure each student is suc-

cessful in meeting their IEP goals (be it academic, social, emotional, or behavior).

Life Skills Program The Winnipeg School Division’s Life Skills Program offers students the skills needed for independent living. The

program develops independence through prevocational skills, functional academics, family life education, work experi-

ence, recreational interests and social skills. Students enrolled in this program must meet specific criteria established by

the Winnipeg School Division and require an IEP.

Learning Assistance Centre ( L.A.C.) This is a Winnipeg School Division class designed for students who require a low enrollment setting to address social/

emotional concerns. Self Management Skills are taught along with regular academic programs. With the support of a

Teacher and a Educational Assistant, the students learn the skills necessary for success in the regular classroom. The goal

of this program is to re-integrate the students in regular programs whenever possible. Students enrolled in the program

must meet specific criteria established by Winnipeg School Division and require an IEP.

Middle Years Low Enrollment Program This classroom is designed for students who require extra support for their academic programming. Adaptations to the

student programs are made to meet the curricular outcomes in all of the core subjects. A Teacher and Educational Assis-

tants support the students so they can acquire confidence and the skills needed to succeed.

The goal of this program is to meet the learning needs of the students through adaptations to the curriculum. Most stu-

dents will have an Adapted Education Plan developed with Teachers, Parents/Guardians, SERT, and other specialists as

required.

RESOURCE PROGRAM

The resource program supports students in developing meaningful skills while working toward becoming independent

learners and autonomous thinkers.

The resource teacher provides a support service to teachers, students and parents. The role and responsibility of the re-

source teacher includes direct instruction, consultation/collaboration, assessment/evaluation, intervention programming,

coordination as case manager and advocacy.

ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL)

The Winnipeg School Division provides programs for non-English speaking students to gain sufficient English language

skills to enter the educational mainstream. The EAL program has two major goals. The first is to provide formal and in-

formal language learning experiences which will enable students to develop language skills, and the second is to provide

a positive image for the student’s first or multiple languages and cultures.

Students at the junior and senior high may receive specialized EAL programming for part of the day and then attend other

courses in the regular English program/classroom.

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MIDDLE YEARS STUDENT COUNCIL

The Elmwood Middle Years Student Council is open to all grade 7 and 8 students. The Council meets twice a

week (Tuesdays and Thursdays, at lunch) to plan and organize activities for the Middle School. Some of the

activities are as follows: dances, hot dog lunch fundraisers, student of the month and community service. Each

student is expected to volunteer 10 hours throughout the year at various extra-curricular events such as Meet-The-

Teacher BBQ and weekend tournaments. We are looking for committed students who enjoy working in a team

atmosphere to help plan, organize, make posters, decorate and host events.

STUDENTS RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY

Twice a year the students and staff of the Middle Years meet to recognize both students and staff for the many

good and positive activities that have taken place. Elmwood provides the students with a wide range of individual

and team opportunities designed to meet many different interests. Some examples are: band, cross-country track,

basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, student council, honour roll, and community service.

Weekly Positive Behavior Integrated Support (PBIS) assemblies are held every Monday at noon. These assemblies

strengthen our school community by bringing together students and staff regularly to receive updated information

on upcoming events, and to recognize the accomplishments of our students and dedication of our staff.

ELMWOOD AGENDA BOOKS

The Elmwood Agenda Book is designed to assist students with their personal planning and academic organization,

as well as a home-school communication tool.

These books have been supplied to the Middle Years students for approximately $5.00

Students are expected to make daily entries into their Agenda Book by listing all homework assignments and any

important dates from school closures, to field trips, tests, sport games and appointments. Agenda Books are also

used as a hall pass and for tracking students marks and progress throughout the year.

This is an organizational tool just like any textbook or workbook and is subject to teacher and parent inspection.

Parents and teachers may also write short notes in the agendas to improve communication between home and

school.

Elmwood High School Agenda, September, 2013

October, 2013

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MIDDLE YEARS MEET THE TEACHER BARBEQUE

Middle Years staff host the “Meet-the-Teacher Barbeque” during the first few weeks of September. The barbeque

is held in front of the school and in the junior gymnasium from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this event

is to bring the grade 7 & 8 students, their parents, guardians and teachers together in an informal social setting to

help establish a sense of community at the beginning of the school year. With this in mind, it is requested that

specific concerns parents may have about their child should be reserved for the Parent-Teacher Conferences in

November, or arrangements can be made for a separate meeting.

BREAKFAST CLUB & NUTRITION PROGRAM

Winnipeg School Division has provided a budget to interested schools that enables Elmwood to run a Nutrition

Program. At present, Elmwood provides a “Breakfast Club” every morning from 7:45 to 8:30 A.M. Breakfast

includes cereal, milk, juice, hot chocolate and fresh fruit. This program has run for the last fifteen years. We have

approximately 30 students attending on any morning. The program is open to grades 7 through 12 students. Lunch

is also provided on an emergency basis.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Extra-curricular activities are open to all Elmwood Middle School students. Roller-skating, dances, variety show,

winter activity day, and gym riots and camp are some examples of the extra-curricular activities at Elmwood High

School. These events encourage our students to have fun while at the same time promote teamwork, school spirit,

and a positive attitude about themselves, their school, and their community. It is essential that the educational

experience be enjoyable. Academic excellence is very important at Elmwood High School as is the social and

emotional development of our young people. Extra-curricular activities provide our student body with the

opportunities to develop and enchance their self-esteem, while at the same time establish strong and positive

relationships with the students and staff. Extra-curricular activities at Elmwood High School provide yet another

vehicle to ensure that the educational experience be a successful one.

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ATTENDANCE

Whenever a student is absent from school, parents/guardians are asked to contact the school office by telephone

(667-8823) or send a note, indicating the date, length of the absence and the reason for the absence. The student’s

name will then be listed on the Daily Attendance Sheet, showing that a parent/guardian has confirmed the absence.

A verified absence will then be recorded and reported to teachers.

CALL BACK SYSTEM

When a student is absent during the first class of the morning or the afternoon, and the office has not been notified,

a staff member will contact the parent/guardian at home or at work. This “call back system” has been established

to ensure parents are aware of their child’s absence and to try to ensure the safety of Elmwood students. In order

for this system to work parent-school cooperation is necessary and any changes in phone number or address

should be reported to the office immediately. An automated voice message will also be made to your home for

all or any unverified absences at the end of the school day.

LATE ARRIVALS

Students who arrive late must complete a late slip. Failure to do so will result in an absence and a phone call

home. Students who arrive late will be required to make up the time as arranged by their teacher.

SCHOOL RULES

Classroom rules are generated with the classroom teacher and students following the school’s and division’s code

of conduct.

Elmwood High School has a no hat policy until 3:30.

Hallway free zone 12:30-1:10 - Parent/Guardians will complete the letter for students to stay at school during

the lunch hour.

Students are not to be in the Senior High Side of the school unless supervised.

We have three simple beliefs:

1. Respect oneself

2. Respect others

3. Respect property

ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Teen Clinic

Elmwood Community Centre

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LIBRARY

Elmwood’s Library provides resources including:

- magazines

- newspapers

- videos

- fiction and non-fiction books.

There is plenty of space to work and study. We have twelve computers with Internet access that students

may use.

For the convenience of students, the Library opens at 8:35 a.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m. each day, as well

as being open everyday during the lunch hour. During their “free” time we welcome students to read,

study, exchange books, do research, “surf the net” or play a quiet board game.

Students may borrow one book at a time for a period of two weeks. If a book is lost or damaged by a

student, a fee will be assessed to replace the book. All borrowing privileges will be revoked if books

are not returned or paid for.

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GIANTS CORNER (SCHOOL STORE)

Elmwood High School has a school store called Giants Corner. High school students can earn a credit for

working in the school store.

The school store sells merchandise such as novelties, band supplies, school supplies, and clothing.

Some of the students’ duties in the school store are balancing cash, cashier, window displays, computer

accountant, purchasing agent (ordering merchandise) and inventory. It is a great learning experience for

students and a lot of fun.

ELMWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRADE 7 & 8

Required School Supplies

2013 - 2014

6 Duotangs

3 large 2” inch binders (for major subjects and portfolio)

4 Package Looseleaf Paper (400 pages)

1 Geometry Set (9 piece)

1 Calculator (Scientific) Required for Math

2 Packages Dividers

1 Pencil Case

24 Blue-Ink Pens

2 Red-Ink Pens

48 Pencils

1 Package Pencil Crayons

1 Package Markers

1 30 cm Ruler

3 Eraser

1 Pencil Sharpener

1 Package Reinforcements

1 Pair Gym Shorts & 1 Pair Sweat Pants and 1 T-Shirt

(to be kept at school and taken home regularly to be washed)

1 Pair Runners (for Phys. Ed.)

1 Memory Stick (for computer)

1 Package of Highliters.

1 Kleenex Box

1 Elmwood High School Agenda Book (provided by the school for $5.00)

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ELMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ON-LINE RESOURCES (Internet Guidelines)

Students attending Elmwood High School have the opportunity to use computers and access the Internet

as well as other on-line services. Computer use will be offered to all students who comply with

acceptable computer use guidelines.

One of the computer services offered in the school is the Internet. This is an association of diverse

communication and information networks. It is possible that your student may run across areas of adult

content and some material which you might find objectionable. Although we discourage students from

accessing such material, it may not be possible for us to completely limit that access. Students are to

comply with the guidelines listed below.

Acceptable on-line information resources are as follows:

1. All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research, and be consistent with the

educational purposes of Elmwood High School.

2. Use of the Internet to view or download inappropriate material is strictly prohibited.

3. Students may not download without teacher permission.

4. E-mail or chat are not to be used. Save on drives as directed by the teacher.

5. Avoid the setup screen, ace lock, CMOS, etc. Do not change machines’ setups including screen

savers, backgrounds, etc.

Students not complying with guidelines will lose the right to use computers in the school for a period of

time. Please review the above information with your child. If you have any questions about the

computer use or on-line resources at Elmwood High School, please contact us at 667-8823.

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Restorative Practices

The Elmwood High School Code of Conduct is based on Restorative Practices. This model acknowledges that people will

make mistakes and that learning from these mistakes will help us grow as individuals.

At Elmwood High School we believe:

In Respect for All

In the Importance of Education

That school should be engaging

The purpose of our school Code of Conduct is to ensure that everyone is working towards a positive and healthy school culture

where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Intervention Strategies

The following list is a range of strategies and consequences for inappropriate behaviors. Consequences are based on individual

needs and the degree of

seriousness around the problem.

A teacher or administrator speaks with the student to reach an agreement regarding the student’s behavior.

The student is given the opportunity to be involved in the restorative practice or “fix” the problem their behavior has cre-

ated.

Where the student’s behavior affects the class, another student, or a staff member in the general school population, the

student may be supervised in another location until the issue is resolved.

A meeting with the student and those affected by the behavior will be held to allow the student to fix their mistake.

If needed, a further conference may be held with the student’s parents/guardians and school personnel to develop a plan

for changing the student’s behavior. This plan may lead to a behavior intervention strategy and the involvement of the

school team and possibly the Child Guidance personnel and/or the District Behaviour Support Teacher.

A student may be assigned to an in-school suspension at the discretion of the school administration.

Students may be suspended from school for the following reasons: Weapons possession, verbal threat, physical assault,

verbal assault, substance use/abuse, property damage, and general misconduct (conduct considered detrimental to a learn-

ing environment which is not included in the above).

The police will be called when situations warrant.

Our School Resource Officer is in place to build positive relationships with youth, keep the peace and be a resource for

the school and the Elmwood Community.

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ELMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Code of Conduct 2013 - 2014

Belief Students will: School Personnel will: Parent/Guardian will: Proactive Strategies:

Respect Be polite, respectful and

cooperative to all regard-

less of age, race, religion,

gender, or sexual orienta-

tion.

Abusive language and

aggressive behaviour are

unacceptable at all times.

Treat all property with

care.

Solve conflicts peacefully

through discussion or by

seeking help.

There is no place for

bullying another person

verbally, physically, or

sexually. psychologically.

Follow the school and

Division’s policies

regarding appropriate use

of technology.

Dress appropriately to

ensure a safe and respect-

ful school environment.

Show common courtesy and

respect to all regardless of

race, religion, gender, age,

or sexual orientation.

Abusive language and ag-

gressive behaviour are unac-

ceptable at all times.

Establish a positive learning

environment

Assist students in resolving

conflicts peacefully utilizing

the principles of Restorative

practices.

Involve students in

understanding the ethical

and appropriate use of tech-

nology.

Have the right to confiscate

electronic devices if they are

deemed to be a concern.

Show common courtesy and

respect to all regardless of race,

religion, gender, age, or sexual

orientation.

Abusive language and aggres-

sive behaviour are unacceptable

at all times.

Help their children develop

positive attitudes towards the

school and staff.

Encourage the peaceful

resolution of conflict. Discour-

age violent or aggressive behav-

iour to solve a problem.

Be a participant in conflict

resolution situations, as needed.

Support their children in the

ethical use of technology.

Involvement in Restorative

practices.

Teaching of expected behaviours.

Modeling of expected behaviours.

The development of a school wide

continuum of behavioural sup-

ports.

Our School Resource Officer will

be supporting our efforts to build a

healthy and positive school cul-

ture.

The

Importance

of Education

Attend school regularly

and be on time.

Bring the required

supplies to school and

to class.

Complete homework and

assignments.

Contact parents when stu-

dents are absent.

Assess students’ perfor-

mance using Assessment

For Learning practices and

provide appropriate pro-

Ensure their children attend

classes regularly, arrive at school

on time and do their homework.

Notify the school when their

child is absent.

Reinforce the importance of

education.

Develop and implement an

attendance process which will

include: daily morning call backs,

contact with parents for unex-

plained absences, involvement of

the Division’s attendance officer.

School

should be

engaging

Be involved in school life

in and outside of the class-

room.

Support their child's involve-

ment in school life including

academics and extra curricular

activities.

Please be aware that:

Smoking is not permitted on school property. Middle Years students

are not permitted to smoke at any time.

The wearing of any head wear is not permitted except for religious or

cultural reasons, nor is any display of colours or symbols which are

considered threatening or offensive to others.

Laser Lights can be dangerous and are not to be brought to school.

Provide students with

relevant learning activities

which are challenging and

engaging.

The use of unauthorized cameras/video recording devices is prohibited.

Personal music devices are not to be used during instructional time and

their use is solely at the discretion of the teacher.

We ask that any photos that you take at school performances be limited

to personal home use. In order to protect the identity of other students

that may be in the photograph, we discourage posting them to any me-

dia venues. Please use your discretion when taking photographs.

Establish a positive learning

environment which challenges

students to learn in a variety of

ways and reinforces individual

strengths and talents.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. How will I know where to go on the first day? Class lists are posted in the office window and the Guidance Department before school starts.

2. Is there homework? YES. The amount of homework will vary from subject to subject. Assignments will be started in class and

can often be finished by hard work in class. Students may also have special projects or studying for tests to do

at home.

3. Do I have to buy textbooks? NO. Textbooks will be supplied by the school at no cost to students. However, if a book is lost or damaged

by a student, a fee will be assessed to replace the book.

4. How often do I get a report card and what information is provided? Report cards are issued three times a year and Student-Led Conferences in April. Subjects are reported in

percentages on a computerized report card. A comment is added from each teacher reflecting classroom

behaviour. If a student has not done sufficient work or attended classes regularly during the reporting period

then a comment of “NM” (No mark) is assigned.

5. Is there a dress code? In general, students wear clothing that is considered appropriate by their parents. We expect that parents will

use discretion in terms of what is suitable for their son or daughter to wear in school.

6. Will I have my own locker? YES. A locker and combination lock is assigned to each student.

Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money to school or leave valuables in their lockers.

The use of cell phones, MP3 players or electronic games are not allowed during class instruction times. These

items are left in the lockers at the students’ own risk and loss or theft of these items is not the responsibility of

Elmwood High School Staff.

7. Can I eat lunch at school? YES. Our school cafeteria is open between 12:17 and 1:17 p.m. Students may eat their own lunch in the

cafeteria or purchase items such as: milk, soup, salads, sandwiches, etc. Students must be in a designated,

supervised area from 12:30-1:10 p.m. Students will lose the privilege to remain at school if they aren’t in a

designated area.

8. Are phones available to students? YES. There are two pay phones in the school that students may use. Other phones in the school are not

available to students except for EMERGENCY calls to your family.

9. When is a student suspended? When a student’s behaviour is considered to be damaging to his/her own well being, the well being of

someone else or to school property, he/she may be suspended. In these cases the parent/guardian is contacted

and informed of the problem. The student is sent home for a period of time. This period of time is determined

by the seriousness of the misbehaviour according to Winnipeg School Division policy. Suspensions are

intended to impress upon students that they have a responsibility to conduct themselves in an appropriate

manner at Elmwood. (See Code of Conduct).

10. Is there a Parent Council? The Elmwood Parent Council consists of parents of students from grades 7 to 12. Monthly meetings are held

to discuss issues, concerns, ideas and plans for Elmwood High School. All parents are invited to attend.

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