Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School
Principal: Mr. Philip Capobianco VicePrincipal: Mr. Kevin Ryall
Frank Ryan School Motto: Respect and Responsibility School Address 128 Chesterton Drive, Nepean, Ont. K2E 5T8 613.224.8833 www.facebook.com/FrankRyanSchool
[email protected] https://rya.ocsb.ca Twitter: @frankryanschool
** I acknowledge that I have read, reviewed and understood the rules and regulations of Frank Ryan CIS. ___________________________________________________ Student Signature Date
__________________________________________________________ Parent Signature Date
Student Class Schedule at Frank Ryan CIS
Day A
Day B
Day C
Day D
Day E
Homeroom
8:00 – 8:10
Homeroom
Period 1
8:129:02
Period 2
9:049:54
Period 3
9:5610:46
Lunch
Lunch
Period 4
11:3612:26
Period 5
12:281:18
Period 6
1:202:10
Communication with parents The Frank Ryan community is committed to environmental responsibility. We are making every effort to reduce unnecessary use of paper. If you would like to take advantage of our electronic communication tools, please ensure that we have your correct email address. Clear communication with the parent community is essential for student success. We have a variety of methods for keeping families informed: •
Weekly Memo: we send out a weekly memo summarizing the activities for the upcoming week. Please contact our main office if you are not receiving the memo by midSeptember
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Synrevoice : we send messages via the phone on a regular basis in order to update parents, guardians and families
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Frank Ryan website ( https://rya.ocsb.ca ): our website offers a variety of important information. Updates, announcements
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Facebook : join us on Facebook to receive news, photos & videos
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Twitter : follow @frankryanschool to receive updates and good news from our school;
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Twitter : follow @frankryanphysed to receive updates about our athletics. ge 2
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General Information
Student Agenda and Handbook ● Parents are asked to review and read each page of the Frank Ryan Student Agenda and Handbook with their children. ● Signatures are needed in a number of areas including the introductory page and pages 12, 13, 14 15. School Attendance An automated attendance system is used at Frank Ryan. If your child is marked absent without approval then an automatic message will be sent by phone.
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Frank Ryan CIS must be sure that parents are aware when students are absent from school or late. For that reason, we insist on communication from the home. PARENTS ARE REQUESTED TO CALL THE SCHOOL AT 6132248833 as soon as possible to report an absence or late. If a student becomes ill during the day or must leave the school for any reason, student must report to the main office before leaving If the office is unable to reach parents or some other responsible adult, a student will not be allowed to leave school. All students, regardless of age are subject to the attendance policy. To be excused during regular school hours, students must provide verbal or written verification from parents. Please direct this parental verification to the attendance office administrator. If possible, medical and dental appointments should be made outside of school hours whenever possible to avoid a disruption in student learning.
Student Activity Fee School fees are: $45 individually or $75 for families which include a combination lock, a yearbook, an agenda, and a reduction in costs for other school events . School Year Calendar and The first day of 201617 School Year is: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 ● Labour Day: September 5, 2016 ● Thanksgiving Day: October 10, 2016 ● Christmas Break: December 26 , 2016 to January 6, 2017 ● First Day of School after Christmas Break: January 9, 2017 ● Family Day: February 20, 2017 ● March Break: March 1317, 2017 ● First Day of School after Break: March 20, 2017 ● Good Friday: April 14, 2017 ● Easter Monday: April 17, 2017 ●
Victoria Day: May 22, 2017
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PD Days: October 7, 2016, November 18, 2016, January 30, 2017, May 19, 2017, June 9, 2017, June 29, 2017, June 30, 2017
Biography of Frank Ryan Francis Sylvester Ryan was born August 29, 1901 on a large farm near Arnprior, the youngest of four girls and four boys. Known in our community as a prominent business person and community builder, Frank Ryan donated land for the St. Nicholas School site on Lotta Avenue. Frank Ryan Catholic School was established in 1968 and was named in his honour. Frank Ryan passed away on March 2, 1965, and was mourned by the many thousands throughout the Ottawa Valley who knew him as a caring Catholic, an outstanding contributor in his community, and a patron of many worthwhile causes.
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20162017 Spiritual Theme Ottawa Catholic School Board
CATHOLICISM’S CORE UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMAN CONDITION Distinctive expectations for graduates of Catholic schools are determined and shaped by the vision and destiny of the human person emerging from our faith tradition. This Christian anthropology or worldview reveals the dignity and value of the person. Our tradition tells us God creatively and lovingly calls each of us into the wonder of life, sustaining us by the power of the Holy Spirit, throughout the human journey, into life eternal. We acknowledge that the journey includes moments of brokenness and sin. We recognize in the person of Jesus, the risen Christ, the human face of God sharing our life in order to heal us of our brokenness and liberate us from sin. This Christian vision of the human journey is best understood within the context of relationship. It is accomplished in community, in solidarity with brothers and sisters in the Church and beyond. Catholic education views human life as an integration of body, mind and spirit. Rooted in this vision, Catholic education fosters the search for knowledge as a lifelong spiritual and academic request. The expectations of Catholic graduates, therefore, are described not only in terms of knowledge and skills, but also in terms of values, attitudes and actions. ONTARIO CATHOLIC SCHOOL GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS: Vision of the Learner Catholic Education views human life as an integration of body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in this vision, Catholic Education fosters the search for knowledge as a lifelong spiritual and academic quest. The expectations of Catholic graduates, therefore, are described not only in terms of knowledge and skills, but also in terms of values, attitudes and action. (The Institute of Catholic Education)
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A Catholic school graduate is a: A discerning believer formed in the Catholic faith community who celebrates the signs and sacred mystery of God's presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflections and moral living. An effective communicator , who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in light of Gospel values. A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who solves problems and makes responsible decisions with an informed moral conscience for the common good. A selfdirected, responsible, lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates his/her Godgiven potential. A collaborative contributor who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work that represents the rights of all and contributes to the common good. A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish and the wider community. A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life. School Chaplaincy “A faith community stands at the intersection of three dreams : our personal hopes, the dream for the Kingdom of God and the dream of a community”. (Whitehead, 1989) ●
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Throughout the academic and liturgical year, we have opportunities to pass through this crossroad; the link that connects our personal hopes with God and the faith community we call Frank Ryan CIS. Every student and staff member is invited to discover, nurture and share their gifts to help strengthen the dreams of this faith community
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The Chaplaincy Leader works closely with the Pastoral Team, administration, staff and students to facilitate the spiritual growth of the school through prayer, liturgy, ritual action, social justice and spiritual accompaniment.
A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT FRANK RYAN CATHOLIC INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School proclaims all people are created in the image and likeness of God, and as such, have the right to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We promote a learning environment in which all members of the school community feel safe, included, and accepted wholeheartedly. Parents/Guardians play an important role in the education of their children and can support the efforts of the school staff in maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students when they:
1. Show an active interest in their child’s school work and progress; 2. Communicate regularly with the school; 3. Help their child be prepared, appropriately dressed, and ready for each school day; 4. Ensure that their child attends school regularly and on time; 5. Encourage and assist their child in following the rules of behaviour; and, 6. Assist school staff in dealing with disciplinary issues involving their child.
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CODE OF CONDUCT: A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY Frank Ryan CIS is a place that promotes responsibility, respect, civility, and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. We recognize that all people are created in the image and likeness of God and as such, all people have the right to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness. Our School Code of Conduct exists to ensure that: ●
all members of the school community, especially people in positions of authority, are treated with respect and dignity
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to promote responsible citizenship by encouraging appropriate participation in the civic life of the school community
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to maintain an environment where conflict and difference can be addressed in a manner characterized by respect and civility
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to encourage the use of nonviolent means to resolve conflict
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to promote the safety of people in the schools
● to discourage the use of alcohol and illegal drugs Standards of Behaviour: The Code of Conduct for Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School sets clear standards of behaviour that apply to our students as well as all individuals involved in our school community (parents, volunteers, teachers, and other staff members). These standards apply whether they are on school property, on school buses, at schoolrelated events or activities, or in other circumstances that could have an impact on the school climate. Respect, Civility, and Responsible Citizenship All members of the school community must: • respect and comply with all laws; • demonstrate honesty and integrity; • respect differences in people, their ideas, and their opinions; • treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is disagreement; • respect and treat others fairly, regardless of, for example, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability; • respect the rights of others; • show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others; • take appropriate measures to help those in need; • seek assistance from a member of the school staff, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully; • respect all members of the school community, especially persons in positions of authority; • respect the need of others to work in an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching; • not swear at a teacher or at another authority figure at school. Safety: All members of the school community must not: • engage in bullying behaviours; • commit sexual assaults • traffic weapons or illegal drugs; • give alcohol to a minor; • be in possession of any weapon, including firearms; • use any object to threaten or intimidate another person; • cause injury to any person with an object; • be in possession of, or be under the influence of, or provide others with alcohol or illegal drugs; • inflict or encourage others to inflict bodily harm on another person;
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•engage in hate propaganda and forms of behaviour motivated by hate or bias; • commit an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school property or to property located on the premises of the school. A Whole School Approach: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A positive school climate exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. The Frank Ryan Code of Conduct acknowledges that responsible citizenship involves appropriate participation in the civic life of the school community. Active and engaged students are aware of their rights, but more importantly, they accept responsibility for protecting their rights and the rights of others. Principals: Under the direction of their school boards, principals take a leadership role in the daily operation of a school. They provide this leadership by: ● demonstrating care for the school community and a commitment to academic excellence in a safe teaching and learning environment; ● holding everyone accountable for his or her actions and behaviour; ● empowering students to be positive leaders in their school and community; ● communicating regularly and meaningfully with all members of their school community. Teachers and Other School Staff Members: Under the leadership of their principals, teachers and other school staff members maintain order in the school and are expected to hold everyone to the highest standard of respectful and responsible behaviour. As role models, teachers and school staff uphold these high standards when they: • help students work to their full potential and develop their sense of selfworth; • empower students to be positive leaders in their classroom, school, and community; • communicate regularly and meaningfully with parents; • maintain consistent standards of behaviour for all students; • demonstrate respect for all students, staff, parents, volunteers, and the members of the school community; • prepare students for the full responsibilities of citizenship. Students: Students are to be treated with respect and dignity. In return, they must demonstrate respect for themselves, for others, and for the responsibilities of citizenship through acceptable behaviour. Respect and responsibility are demonstrated when a student: • comes to school prepared, on time, and ready to learn; • shows respect for himself or herself, for others, and for those in authority; • refrains from bringing anything to school that may compromise the safety of others; • follows the established rules and takes responsibility for his or her own actions. Parents: Parents play an important role in the education of their children, and can support the efforts of school staff in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. Parents fulfill their role when they: ● show an active interest in their child’s school work and progress; ● communicate regularly with the school; ● help their child be neat, appropriately dressed, and prepared for school; ● ensure that their child attends school regularly and on time; ● promptly report their child’s absence or late arrival to school; ● show that they are familiar with the school’s Code of Conduct ● encourage and assist their child in following the rules of behaviour; ● assist school staff in dealing with disciplinary issues involving their child. For more information, go to: h ttp://www.ocsb.ca/schools/tools/safeschools
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS & THE POLICE: Through community outreach, partnerships will be enhanced and new partnerships with community agencies and members of the community (eg. Aboriginal Elders) will also be created. Community agencies are resources that boards can use to deliver prevention or intervention programs. Protocols are effective ways of establishing linkages between boards and community agencies and of formalizing the relationship between them. These partnerships must respect all applicable collective agreements. The police play an essential role in making our schools and communities safer. The police investigate incidents in accordance with the protocol developed with the local Ottawa school board. Maintaining a Safe, Accepting and Inclusive School Community at Frank Ryan CIS Frank Ryan CIS supports the use of positive and restorative practices to maintain a safe and orderly school. Such practices may include: program modifications or accommodations; class placement; positive encouragement and reinforcement; individual, peer and group counseling; conflict resolution; mentorship programs; antibullying and violence prevention programs; sensitivity programs; student success strategies. Progressive Discipline In circumstances where a student will receive a consequence for his/her behaviour, the principal shall apply the principle of progressive discipline. Progressive discipline measures may include, but are not limited to: meeting with the student’s parent/guardian, student, and principal; withdrawal of privileges; withdrawal from class; detention; restitution for damages; peer mediation; restorative practice; transfer; consultation, etc. Progressive discipline involves the use of a continuum of prevention programs, interventions, supports and consequences that include learning opportunities for students. The goal of this policy is the promotion of positive student behaviour that contributes to and sustains a safe, inclusive and accepting learning environment in which every student can reach his or her full academic potential. Progressive discipline is part of a wholeschool approach which involves all members of the school community in maintaining respectful relationships throughout the school community. DRESS CODE AT FRANK RYAN CIS Students are expected to be neatly and respectfully dressed at all times. Students must dress in a modest fashion that is acceptable in a Catholic school learning environment. Clothing or accessories with distasteful messages and/or pictures must not be worn to school. In addition, the advertising of drugs, tobacco or alcohol is not permitted. Low cut tops, crop tops, tank tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops, or muscle shirts are not permitted. Cut off shorts of any length, ripped jeans and clothing that exposes midriff and navel are not permitted. Cut off shorts of any length are not permitted. Shorts and skirts must be at least walking short length (hem line should be within 10 centimeters of the knee) and respectful to the person wearing them and others in the school. All pants must be worn at waist level and secured, if needed, with a belt. Undergarments should not be visible at any time. During warm weather days, dress shorts (midthigh length or longer only) may be worn. Head gear is not to be worn indoors. For example hats, headbands, visors, kerchiefs, bandanas, etc. should not be worn. In accordance with OPHEA guidelines students must fix long hair away from eyes while engaged in physical activities. Students are required to wear shoes at all times boots are not permitted. Please have indoor (Phys. Ed) and outdoor shoes. We encourage students to choose safe footwear. Flipflops, for example, offer little protection to students. Boots should be removed asap.
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EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS AT FRANK RYAN CIS: Please review carefully
Student Responsibilities: Each School Day ● Attend school prepared, on time, and ready to learn; ● Show respect for yourself, for others, and for those in authority; ● Refrain from bringing anything to school that may compromise safety; and, ● Follow the established rules and take responsibility for your actions. Hallway Expectations: ● Show courtesy while walking quickly and quietly to class; ● Do not sit in hallway and/or stairs; ● Walk on the right hand side of the hallway and stairwells; ● Follow the Code of Conduct daily; ● Wear hats outside only; ● Respect the National Anthem, morning prayer and announcements by actively listening ; ● Respect others and keep your hands to yourself; ● Place waste or recyclables in the appropriate places; ● Demonstrate the school motto: Respect and Responsibility throughout the school day. Lunchroom Expectations: ● Bring your own money and do not borrow from others; ● Only sit at the table assigned to your homeroom, if applicable; ● Food must be eaten in the cafeteria (and not outdoors); ● Respect others – keep your hands to yourself; ● Hats should not be worn in the cafeteria; ● All waste, compost and recyclable materials must be put in the appropriate bins as directed by our school ambassadors: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle; ● Follow school expectations; ● Speak appropriately; and, ● Electronic devices of any kind should not be used in the cafeteria.
Yard and Outside Expectations: ● Respect others and keep your hands to yourself; ● Speak at an appropriate volume; ● Eat and drink in the cafeteria (not outdoors); ● Snow stays on the ground and is not thrown; and, ● Leave phones in lockers.
Learning Commons: ● Use a quiet voice; ● Respect others and keep your hands to yourself; ● Respect all property in the Learning Commons, including computers; ● Follow school policy regarding computer use; and, ● Food is not permitted in the Learning Commons.
Student Conduct in The Main Office and Study Hall: ● Enter the office area quietly; ● Wait patiently at the counter until a staff member can help you; ● Politely inform the staff member of your name and the reason for being in the office; ● Students are to remain in the office until direction has been given; ● Students are not to socialize with other students in the office as staff are also working in that area; ● Complete all work assigned by teachers and the vice principal; ● Absolute quiet at all times; ● Silence is a reasonable expectation; ● Put your hand up, if you have a question for staff; ● Student behaviour will be reviewed to avoid future visits. Page 9
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Classroom Expectations: ● Line up quietly outside the classroom before the class starts; ● Bring all materials to class; ● Be seated when the bell rings at the start and end of class; ● Listen respectfully when the teacher, classmate, staff member or guest is speaking; ● Take turns when speaking; ● Positively participate in all classroom activities; ● Stay on task without disturbing or distracting others; ● Complete all assignments (to the best of your ability); ● Keep workspaces neat and clean; ● Remember that the teacher dismisses the class, not the bell; ● Respect others and keep your hands to yourself; ● Speak at an appropriate volume; and, ● Speak appropriately while in the building.
Yellow School Bus Expectations: ● Eating and drinking are not permitted on the bus ; ● Please sit down while the bus is moving ; ● Students may only take another yellow school bus for academic reasons (teacher signature) and if a letter from both parents is handed to the viceprincipal one day in advance; ● Respect others and keep your hands to yourself; ● Sit where the bus driver asks you to sit; ● Avoid participating in any behaviour that distracts the bus driver; and, ● If the bus driver issues a citation for breach of yellow school bus rules, students may lose their bus privileges.
Lockers: Lockers are considered school property. Combination locks will be provided by the school and are the only ones acceptable for use (if it is lost, there will be $5 charge for a replacement). The combination numbers are to be given to the homeroom teacher for safety reasons. Lockers are to be used before classes, after morning class, before afternoon classes and at the end of the day. Please leave valuable and expensive items at home. The school is not responsible for lost valuables such as money and cell phones; this applies to gym change rooms as well .
Office Phone: The office telephone is available for emergencies only and for students who need to call home. Page 5 Textbooks: Students have been loaned textbooks in some subject areas. It is the student’s responsibility to look after the texts and if they are lost or stolen, the student will have to make restitution. Textbooks must not be defaced or damaged in any manner. If textbooks are defaced, reimbursement is required for the cost of the book. Hall Pass: When students leave the classroom they must have teacher permission, sign out using the appropriate form, and have a hall pass and sign in when reentering the classroom. Safety of Students After School: Please note that general supervision ends at 2:20 PM. Students staying for afterschool activities must have written permission from a parent or guardian. The majority of afterschool activities end by 4:00pm. Students should not be on school property after hours unless he or she is being supervised by a staff member. Students must make arrangements with parents for transportation home including walking and/or OC Transpo when participating in afterschool activities. Personal Items: Students are advised to leave all items having high monetary value at home. Students should report any incidents of theft to the Main Office asap. The school assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen Smartphones and any other personal property (i.e., jewelry, clothing, athletic shoes, Ipods, PEDs, etc.)
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Medical Issues: Due to the presence of a large number of students who suffer from life threatening allergies, asthma and other bronchial and/or respiratory disorders, we ask parents and students to review the following: ● Do not bring food containing peanuts to classrooms, cafeteria or school; ● Do not use sprays of any kind at school (e. g. perfumes, deodorants, colognes, aerosol cans, Axe etc.). ● Students who are too ill to attend class are asked to contact their parents/guardians to be picked up. If you are sick, visit the Main Office immediately and use the school phone to call home. ● School board policy prohibits distribution of any prescription or overthecounter drugs unless supplied by the parent along with written permission from a doctor. A release form is available from the school. Items That Should NOT Be Brought To School The following items are not permitted on school property, school buses or during school activities: ● Laser pointer: poses a safety hazard to staff and students. ● Gum: causes a difficult cleaning problem for custodians and bus drivers; ● Roller blades/Scooters/Skateboards/Shoes with wheel attachments etc.: they pose a safety hazard to others; ● Under the Safe Schools Policy no weapons or replicas thereof, including guns, knives, swords etc. Important Website For Students: ● Free Math Tutoring: http://ontario.ca/homeworkhelp ● Frank Ryan Math Website: https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/frank_ryan_math ● Dramatic Art Website: https://sites.google.com/a/ocsb.ca/frank_ryan_drama ●
Frank Ryan Google Account Site for Students: http://sites.google.com/site/ocsbgapps/
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Frank Ryan students are encouraged to participate in all aspects of school life. Below is a list of school clubs and sports . 10
SCHOOL CLUBS AND SPORTS Ambassadors Athletic Council Badminton Basketball Be in the Band;Ukulele Orchestra Book Club Chess Club Choir (Mass) Cooking Club Cross Country Running Dance Club Floorball Futsal Gamers’ Club Golf Hockey Tech Crew; Sound Crew Lunchtime Intramurals Language Club Me to We Musical/Drama Photo Club Picasso Club Radio Station Red Maple Book Club Scrapbooking Club Ski Club Science Skills Challenges Softball Swimming Table Tennis Touch Football Tchoukball Track & Field Ultimate Volleyball Wrestling Yearbook Youth Group
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ageage Frank Ryan Athletics Frank Ryan has a proud tradition competing against other schools in the Ottawa Catholic School Board. There are sixteen (16) Interscholastic Sports offered at Frank Ryan. All students have the opportunity to try out for each team. All tryouts/practices occur before school (7:00 a.m.) or after school (2:15 to 3:45 p.m.)
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Competitions are either oneday tournaments or after school games for the three season sports (volleyball, basketball and touch football). Students who are part of a school team are expected to make a full commitment to the team by participating in all practices and games as well as making arrangements with their parents/guardians to get home from school after the game and/or practice .
Frank Ryan Athletic Fee Students who participate on a Frank Ryan sports team are required to pay a Frank Ryan Athletic Team fee of $20.00 per year. Students will pay this fee one time only each years as they qualify for their first team. As members of a Frank Ryan sports team the student will receive one Frank Ryan Athletics Tshirt. Please note that members of invitational team sports (Golf, Hockey, Gaelic Football and Futsal) are exempt from paying the fee for that sport only as there is a specific team fee for those activities. Athletic fees are used to purchase team uniforms and team equipment. Using Technology to Learn at Frank Ryan and responsible Digital Citizenship ● Ask for permission or wait until you are invited to do so before using your own devices. ● When the teacher says “Show me”, the student must show their screen immediately. ● Do not change the backgrounds/wallpaper/organization of icons. Do not delete apps without asking. ● Share technology with your classmates. ● If you enter your email address, delete it when finished. ● Respect the work that other students have done (on ShowMe or iMovie, etc.). ● Stop using the technology when the teacher is talking. Ottawa Catholic School Board: Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement At the Ottawa Catholic School Board (O. C. S. B.), we believe that technology can be a powerful tool to enhance learning, enabling students to access information and collaborate with others across the school, community, and the Internet. We believe all students, staff and parents must be good digital citizens by following standards of acceptable use when using either schoolowned technology (software, hardware, network), their own personal electronic device for school purposes, or when connected to school board networks. All students must have a current Technology User Agreement signed and in place prior to being allowed any school computer access. This declaration is an additional document that outlines the standards of acceptable use for students using a school board or personal electronic device. Once signed, it will act as an agreement between the OCSB and student and parent. _______________________ _______________________________ Student name (print please) Parent/Guardian name and Signature This declaration must be reviewed and signed by both the student and their parent/guardian in order for students to use any electronic devices in a school. This may include a desktop or laptop computer, netbook, tablet, (smart) phone, iPod touch, iPad, Chromebook or any other device that has access to the Internet.
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Student Declaration As a student at the Ottawa Catholic School Board, I value having the privilege of accessing technology to support my learning. I know that along with this privilege goes great responsibility; to demonstrate my commitment and understanding of the level of responsibility required, I have initialed each of the expectations and guidelines listed below. ( Note : Each item must be initialed by the student and his/her parent or guardian to show together they have reviewed each item and the student will abide by the rules and expectations laid out for technology use). Students may bring in their own personal electronic devices which may be able to connect to the school wireless network. When at school, all of the conditions below apply to electronic devices, whether owned by the school board or brought in by a student. This is to certify I (please print student’s name), ____________________________________________, have read, understand and initialed the document below; I will abide by all the acceptable use requirements set forth in this agreement. I agree, should I fail to keep my commitment to upholding the standards listed above, I may have my school network and/or school computer privileges revoked either temporarily or permanently. I understand there may be other disciplinary consequences if I breach these school rules. _______________________________ _______________________________ Student signature Parent Signature Page I will only connect to the school wireless network with a personal device, and NOT to the school’s wired network, nor any other (external) wireless network, even though other networks from the neighbourhood might be visible inside the school. I will turn off all peertopeer (music/video/filesharing) software or webhosting services on my device while connected to the school wireless network and respect the personal information of others. I will use electronic devices in class or school activities only with a teacher's permission and for appropriate purposes, including texting, IM, internet access, pictures, audio and video recording. I understand the security, care, and maintenance of my device is my responsibility. I will securely store my device when not in use.
I understand the school is not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of my personal electronic device. I am fully responsible for my property while it is at school. I will exercise appropriate security procedures at all times when using my own devices in conjunction with the school’s wireless network. I will use technology in accordance with Ottawa Catholic School Board’s policies for computer and internet usage. I may use online communication and collaboration tools such as Google Apps for Education, Discovery Education, and select Web 2.0 tools etc... I will use them appropriately for learning purposes.
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Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________ I have reviewed this document and initialed each paragraph with my child. I have discussed the importance of this agreement with my child. My child understands the expectations and responsibilities associated with the proper care and handling of personal devices while at school, as well as the appropriate and ethical use of technology at school. My child is clear that the consequences of not upholding his/her responsibilities will result in his/her technology privileges being withdrawn. ________________________________________ __________________ Parent/Guardian signature Date Page 15
FRANK RYAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICY & CONTRACT
Physical Education offers a great opportunity for all students to improve their fitness, learn new skills and have fun. Health Education and Dance are part of our Physical Education program and each will have a separate mark on the report card.
WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS 2x EVERYONE MUST STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN!
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Be on time and changed for every class. You are allowed 6 minutes between classes to dress for Phys. Ed class. Prepared means: Phys. Ed shirt, shorts/jogging pants, appropriate running/athletic shoes (laced properly), and hair tied back and out of the face (OPHEA Guidelines). When entering the gym, check the whiteboard for Learning Goal and warmup fitness activity. Whatever you bring in the change room should be taken out after class. Only touch your own belongings in the changeroom. If you have medical issues, please inform your Phys. Ed. Teacher. Students should demonstrate an awareness of the importance of healthy hygiene.
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You must remove all jewelry, including watches, earrings, piercings, bracelets, rings and chains for all classes (OPHEA Guidelines); remember to leave these valuables in your locker. Respect all equipment, particularly our spinning and fitness equipment. Use of spray deodorants or colognes (e.g. Axe, body spray, perfume) is not permitted. Some students and staff have allergies to scents so please respect others. Some classes will take place at General Burns Park; students may only cross Chesterton Dr when the supervising teacher is present. Use the pedestrian cross walk. Only use/touch equipment when directed by a teacher.
C: COOPERATE AND DO YOUR BEST! ● ● ● ● ●
Participate actively. Encourage and assist others. Accept all levels of classmates’ abilities. Follow all rules. Make sure your change room area is clean at the end of class.
D: DO YOUR BEST
All students are here to learn, have respect for others, be positive, help other classmates and have fun!
Have Fun ~ Be Active ~ Improve Your Fitness
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