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KILLARNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL 6454 Killarney Street Vancouver, B.C. V5S 2X7 Telephone: (604) 713-8950 Fax: (604) 713-8949 SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday—Friday) ADMINISTRATION COUNSELLORS STAFF (Alpha) STAFF (By Dept) WHO TO CONTACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULES / CALENDARS FEES & EXPENSES Quarterly Schedule ....................................... 3 Course Fees ................................................ 14 Bell Schedule—Chart ................................... 4 Field Trips .................................................... 14 Rotations—Chart .......................................... 4 Hardship Policy ........................................... 14 Collaborative Day Schedule—Chart ............. 4 Yearbook ..................................................... 14 Schedules—Listed ........................................ 5 Fee Chart .................................................... 14 School Closure Dates ................................... 5 COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES Professional Dates—listed ............................ 5 KILLARNEY GENERAL INFO Collaborative Dates—listed .......................... 5 Work Experience ......................................... 15 ALCOHOL & DRUGS MEDICAL SERVICES Killarney Google Calendar link ..................... 5 Change of Address ...................................... 15 24-hour Info & Referral ............................. 604-660-9382 Bridge Clinic.............................................. 604-709-6540 Cafeteria ...................................................... 15 BC Smoker’s Helpline............................1-877-455-2233 (form new immigrants & refugees) SCHOOL HISTORY Counselling Dept ......................................... 15 Detox Services.......................................1-866-658-1221 Reach Clinic Multicultural Family Centre School Map—1st Floor ................................. 6 Field Trips .................................................... 15 South Addictions ....................................... 604-301-3860 1145 Commercial Drive ......................... 604-254-1354 UBC Dental School................................... 604-822-2112 School Map—2nd & 3rd Floors..................... 7 Library / Learning Commons ....................... 15 EATING DISORDERS (reduced fees for dental work) History of the School..................................... 8 Citing Research Resources ...................... 16 BC Children’s Hospital (Kelly Mental Health Resource Travel Clinic .............................................. 604-736-9244 Mission Statement ........................................ 8 Examples of Work Cited ........................... 16 Centre) kellyeatingdisorders.ca ............... 604-875-2084 (travel medicine, advice, vaccinations) School Objectives ......................................... 8 Lockers ........................................................ 17 Healthy Attitudes Program........................ 604-321-6151 SAFE HOUSES 20/20 Rule .................................................... 8 Lunch Program ............................................ 17 EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH Mark’s Place (Safe House) ....................... 604-261-7827 Multicultural Liaison Workers ...................... 17 Battered Women’s Support ...................... 604-687-1867 Waldon Street (Safe House) ...................... 64-877-1234 KILLARNEY CODE OF CONDUCT Parent Advisory Council .............................. 17 Family Services (Counselling) .................. 604-731-4951 Aboriginal Safe House .............................. 604-254-5147 Sacy ............................................................ 17 Mental Health Emergency ........................ 604-874-7307 Covenant House Shelter .......................... 604-685-7474 Code of Conduct—Info ................................. 9 Ministry of Children & Families ................. 604-660-5437 Translink ................................................... 604-953-3333 Code of Conduct—Chart ............................ 10 School Issued Textbooks ............................ 17 Rape Crisis Centre (24 hours) .................. 604-255-6344 School Liaison Officer ................................. 17 Suicide Hotline .......................................1-800-784-2433 SEXUALITY INFO, TESTING, SUPPORT KILLARNEY ATTENDANCE School Store ................................................ 17 General Distress Line (24 hours) ............. 604-872-3311 AIDS / STD Clinic ..................................... 604-660-6161 School Functions / Activities ........................ 18 AIDS Vancouver ....................................... 604-893-2201 Attendance / Absences ............................... 11 HEALTH AIDS Youth Co. ........................................ 604-688-1441 Extended Absences / Lates ........................ 11 Student Parking ........................................... 18 24-hour BC Nurse Line ............................................. 811 VISAD ...................................................... 604-874-2938 Illness / Accidents ....................................... 11 Student Photos & ID Card ........................... 18 Kid’s Help Phone ...................................1-800-668-6868 (Vancouver Incest / Sexual Abuse Centre) Academic Probation .................................... 12 Translink ...................................................... 18 Police / Fire / Ambulance.......................................... 911 Sex Sense Line......................................... 604-731-7803 Weight Room Facilities ................................ 18 Poison Control Centre .............................. 604-682-5050 Sexual Assault .......................................... 604-875-2881 Participation in Grade 12 Activities ............. 12 Vancouver After Hours ............................. 604-660-4927 Scholarships ............................................... 12 South Community Health Office ............... 604-321-6151 YOUTH CLINICS Academic Dishonesty ................................. 12 ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION Broadway Youth Centre ........................... 604-709-5720 Marks........................................................... 19 IMMUNIZATION RECORDS (2455 Fraser Street) Contact the South Health Office ............... 604-321-6151 East Van Youth Clinic ............................... 604-675-3986 VANCOUVER BOARD OF EDUCATION School Awards ............................................ 19 (1669 East Broadway at Commercial) POLICIES on: HOSPITALS Knight Street Youth Clinic......................... 604-301-2227 Alcohol & Illegal Drugs ................................ 13 Killarney Student Government .................... 20 BC Children’s Hospital.............................. 604-875-2345 (6405 Knight Street) Extra-Curricular Activities ............................ 20 BC Women’s Hospital............................... 604-875-2424 Harassment ................................................ 13 Burnaby General Hospital ........................ 604-434-4211 YOUTH WORKER at your COMMUNITY CENTRE Vandalism ................................................... 13 First Aid ....................................................... 20 St. Paul’s Hospital..................................... 604-682-2344 Champlain Community Centre ................. 604-718-6566 Violence & Weapons .................................. 13 Community Resources ................................ 20 Mt. St. Joseph’s Hospital .......................... 604-874-1141 Killarney Community Centre..................... 604-718-8212 Hazardous Goods Incidents ....................... 13 Vancouver General Hospital..................... 604-875-4111 South Van Neighbourhood House............ 604-324-6212 Trout Lake Community Centre ................. 604-257-6955 Intruders...................................................... 13 POLICE & LEGAL SERVICES Lock Down Procedures ............................... 13 Crime Stoppers ......................................... 604-669-TIPS Smoking ...................................................... 13 Youth Against Violence .........................1-800-680-4264 VPD Victim Services ................................. 604-717-2737 Legal Services Society ............................. 604-601-6000 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency Procedures .............................. 13
2020—2021 Killarney School Calendar Specific Provincial Dates & District Closure Days School opens Tuesday, September 8, 2020 QUARTERLY SCHEDULE QUARTER 1 September 14, 2020 to Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 12, 2020 November 17, 2020 Remembrance Day Monday, November 11, 2020 QUARTER 2 November 18, 2020 to Last day before Winter Break Friday, December 18, 2020 February 3, 2021 Winter Vacation Period December 21—January 1, 2021 QUARTER 3 February 4, 2021 to April 23, 2021 Reopens after Winter Monday, January 4, 2021 QUARTER 4 April 27, 2021 to Family Day Monday, February 15, 2021 June 29, 2021 Last day before Spring Break Friday, March 12, 2021 Spring Vacation Period March 15—19, 2021 REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE District School Closure March 22—26, 2021 Session 1 8:40 am – 10:25 am Reopens after Spring Monday, March 29, 2021 Flex Time A 10:30 am – 11:30 am Good Friday Friday, April 2, 2021 Lunch 11:35 am – 12:15 pm Easter Monday Monday, April 5, 2021 (Staff-In-school) (Students-at home) Victoria Day Monday, May 24, 2021 Flex Time B 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Closing Day Friday, June 30, 2021 Session 2 1:18 pm – 3:03 pm PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS September 25, October 23, November 27, COLLABORATIVE DAY SCHEDULE January 18, February 15, April 26. Session 1 8:40 am – 10:25 am Flex Time A 10:30 am – 11:00 am COLLABORATIVE TIME Collab Time 11:00 am – 11:30 am September 17, October 15, November 20, December 10, January 14, February 10, Lunch 11:35 am – 12:15 pm March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10. (Staff-In-school) (Students-at home) Collab Time 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm We highly recommend that you visit these regularly: Flex Time B 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm Session 2 1:18 – 3:03 pm OUR WEBSITE OUR KILLARNEY GOOGLE CALENDAR Page 5
HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL KILLARNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL OBJECTIVES A balanced program of education should help every student to develop: Killarney Secondary School opened (A and C-wings) in September 1957 to 1,260 students in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10. The teaching staff of 52 was under the direction of Principal Tom 1. a mastery of the basic skills in numeracy and literacy Alsbury. Grade 11’s were added in 1958 and Grade 12’s one year later with the first class 2. a knowledge and appreciation of the natural sciences, technologies, of senior students graduating in 1960. social sciences, arts, and humanities 3. an awareness of various forms of communication In 1957, the area to the south and east of the school was just beginning to be developed 4. the skills necessary for the maintenance of physical and mental well-being and so the school was surrounded by vacant land. As the area south of 49th Avenue was 5. self-understanding and a positive feeling of self-worth developed and grew, so did Killarney. In November 1961, B-wing was completed and 6. skills, understanding, attitudes and work habits necessary in preparing for and opened. Some six years later, in December 1967, D-wing was opened which greatly ex- selecting vocations and avocations throughout life panded and improved the Science and Technical Studies facilities. 7. an enjoyment of and confidence in imaginative thinking and creative expression Since the completion of the main building in the mid-1960’s, Killarney’s capacity grew with 8. the acceptance of responsibility for one’s own actions and an appreciation of the the addition of 10 portable classrooms which were replaced in May, 2002 with the opening rights of others of a new west wing consisting of 21 classrooms including a state of the art music lab. 9. the ability to work cooperatively with others 10. an appreciation and knowledge of social, cultural, and ethnic groups and their Killarney has developed pride in its history, traditions, and accomplishments. These as- values pects of life at Killarney have been built around various cornerstones, which are: School Motto: “Semper Fidelis” (Always Faithful) School Colours: Green and Grey KILLARNEY RULES School Emblem: The Shamrock Team Name: Cougars 20/20 RULE No student may exit the classroom in or during HALL the first 20 minutes or the last 20 minutes. PASS MISSION STATEMENT HALL PASSES If a student must exit during the allowed time It is the mission of Killarney Secondary School to provide an environment within which all (ie: middle 35 minutes of their class, they must display the one learners can be successful. uniform hall pass provided for your classroom) GOALS CELL PHONES, ELECTRONIC DEVICES, iPADS, iPODS, TABLETS, etc… In keeping with provincial, district and community goals, Killarney Secondary School will Teachers may, at their discretion, allow the use of digital devices in provide an environment which: the classroom for education purposes and will instruct students regarding the appropriate and responsible use of electronic devices • attends to the growth of each student’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes. in their classroom. In order to protect the privacy of students and staff • every student can find a place to contribute to and flourish within. and Killarney Secondary, the use of photographic, voice and video • is safe and clean. recording devices is not permitted at school or school sponsored • fosters respect and cooperation. events unless authorized by school staff for educational purposes. Students are not permitted to possess any digital devices during • encourages self-esteem from success as an individual learner. classroom exams and provincial exams. Teachers may confiscate • encourages behaviours expected of a responsible citizen. devices if students do not abide by the requirements or the classroom teacher’s rules. NOTE: The school accepts no responsibility for cell phones or electronic devices if they are lost or stolen. Page 8
KILLARNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS In accordance with the School Act, Sec. 85 (2)(ii) and (d), the Board authorizes the Prin- CODE OF CONDUCT cipal or designate of any school in the district to suspend a student from attendance at school for up to five days. PURPOSE Suspensions may be for the following reasons: Killarney Secondary School strives to maintain a safe, caring, orderly and healthy envi- ronment. Killarney is a diverse community comprised of students, parents, and staff. The • Because a student is willfully and repeatedly disrespectful to a teacher or to any oth- Killarney community encourages and supports behaviours expected of responsible citi- er employee of the Board carrying out responsibilities approved by the Board. zens so that everyone can achieve their goals and succeed. We respect ourselves, each other, our school, and our community. • Because the behaviour of the student breaches the District Code of Conduct or poli- cy and/or has a harmful effect on others or the learning environment of the school. Our Code of Conduct provides guidelines to: (a) promote and encourage purposeful learning and (b) to meet the safety and security needs of each member of our school community. • Because the student has failed to comply with the School Code of Conduct. Students are expected to meet the behavioural expectations while participating in all • Suspensions over five days are made in consultation with the appropriate Director of school related activities, in all settings. Instruction as per District Policy (http://www.vsb.bc.ca/district-policy/jgd-4-district- student-code-conduct-regulation) EXPECTATIONS All members of the Killarney community have the right to an environment that is free of harassment, bullying, intimidation, and violence, either physical or psychological. It is Killarney’s GREEN principles for student behaviour in classrooms, halls/ expected that we conduct ourselves with courtesy, consideration, and with respect for all cafeteria, assemblies and off campus include: member of our school community. UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR Goals: We do our best to succeed and achieve our goals. When unacceptable behaviour occurs, there will be consequences that are consistent, fair, and relevant to the unacceptable behaviour. Examples of unacceptable behaviours include, but are not limited to: interference with the Respect: We respect and care for each other, our school, our community and our- learning of others, acts of violence, illegal acts such as the possession, use or distribution selves. of illicit/restricted substances and/or weapons, and discrimination or harassment in con- travention of the BC Human Rights Code base on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, Equality: We value the diversity among Killarney community members. We do not religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation. tolerate racism in our school. CONSEQUENCES Environment: We are accountable for our actions and take pride in creating a positive environment. Disciplinary action, wherever possible, is restorative rather than merely punitive. As stu- dents move through successive grades and become older and more mature, they are expected to assume increased personal responsibility and self-discipline. The school will Nurturing: We ensure the well being and safety of the Killarney Community. treat seriously any behaviour that discriminates based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, or sexual orientation. The matrix on the following page was created as part of the School Growth Plan. Repetitive or severe unacceptable behaviour may result in increased severity of subse- quent disciplinary action. The principal or designate has a responsibility to inform other parties of serious breaches of the code of conduct. These parties may include: staff, parent(s) of student offender(s), parent(s) of student victim(s), school district officials, police and/or other agencies, as required by law and/or all parents. Page 9
ALL SETTINGS CLASSROOM HALLS ASSEMBLIES & OFF CAFETERIA PERFORMANCES CAMPUS GOALS We will: We will: We will: We will: We will: • Have a positive attitude towards • Honestly complete and • Make healthy choices • Apply the messages of • Represent Killarney G We do our best to learning, working, and submit our work • Purchase vending machine assemblies to our lives with pride succeed and achieve achievement • Study and review for tests foods outside of class time • Demonstrate excellent our goals. • Help each other learn, work and citizenship • Ask for help when needed • Move through the halls at an succeed appropriate pace RESPECT We will: We will: We will: We will: We will: • Be courteous and use • Turn off & put away our • Carry a hall pass if in • Encourage each other to • Help our neighbours We respect and care for respectful language to everyone cellphones and all hallways during class time listen keep a clean, healthy each other; our school, in our community electronic entertainment • Only be in the hallways • Remove our hats environment our community and • Dress in a way that is respectful devices • Learn and respect R during acceptable times • Turn off and put away our ourselves of ourselves and others • Work cooperatively and (not during the first and last school and community cell phones and electronic • Be responsible for our own productively with others 20 minutes of class) entertainment devices policies and rules property and of others • Wait patiently in line-ups • Show appreciation in appropriate ways EQUALITY We will: We will: We will: We will: We will: • Treat others the way we want to • Encourage mutual respect • Use language that respects • Recognize and show • Respect diversity We value the diversity be treated • Respect differences of diverse backgrounds appreciation for the efforts E among Killarney • Respect cultural and individual opinions, learning styles, • Include new and isolated of others community members differences and needs students • Include all community members • Not tolerate racism in our school. ENVIRONMENT We will: We will: We will: We will: We will: • Respect property and the • Come to class prepared, • Clean up after ourselves • Be active listeners • Be considerate of We are accountable for school environment on time, and ready to • Report any vandalism • Participate positively community E our actions and take • Expect to apologize, repair or participate expectations pride in creating a • Demonstrate pride in our replace • Use the agenda planner to school • Strive for a better positive environment record homework and im- community by setting • Use the recycling containers and garbage cans provided portant dates a good example for Others NURTURING We will: We will: We will: We will: We will: • Follow directions and • Listen to instructions • Watch where we are going • Enter and exit in an orderly • Obey traffic rules We ensure the emergency procedures • Be aware of safety rules • Respect personal space manner • Report bullying, well-being and safety of • Keep hands and feet to self and equipment during • Sit in assigned areas violence and unsafe the Killarney community • Keep aisles, doorways, • Use all athletic equipment in activities and stairways clear behaviours appropriate areas • Be aware of emergency N • Report bullying, violence, or • Leave harmful materials and procedures and exits unsafe behaviours objects at home • Keep our valuables on us or at home
KILLARNEY POLICY AND PROCEDURES EXTENDED VACATIONS Vancouver Board of Education policy is that the school does not recommend extending vacations. Students who take extended vacations do so without the endorsement of the ATTENDANCE, PUNCTUALITY and ACHIEVEMENT school. Notification should be provided to the office at least 2 weeks prior. Teachers are Teachers, counsellors, and administration regularly monitor attendance, punctuality, and not obligated to provide assignments either before or after or give any make-up tests achievement. Interims are sent home regularly, and the home is phoned, or the parent is e- or examinations. Exams or assignments missed may count as zero. mailed everyday of an absence. It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school office, grade counsellor and grade administrator of any extended absence from school or if illness LATES or a medical appointment is known prior to attending school. Policy Students are to be seated in each of their classes with all needed materials by the time the It is the student’s responsibility to bring a note signed by the parent or guardian to class bell rings. Teachers will report unexcused tardiness by computer and issue explain the reason for an absence as outlined below and on our website at killarney- consequences as they deem appropriate. Continued tardiness will lead to the following secondary.com. consequences: warning, detention, referral to counselling, home contact, parental inter- view, temporary dismissal by administrator, with potential removal from enrolment. Proce- If a student becomes ill while at school, or has an appointment during school time, it is the dure will follow the three-stage student referral process: student’s responsibility to sign out at the office. Parents will be contacted to confirm permis- sion for leaving school and all sign outs will be recorded by office personnel. It is the stu- 1. Teacher Responsibility dent’s responsibility to make up any work that is missed. Exceptions to this will be dealt After three unexcused absences over a short period of time, the teacher makes contact, with on an individual basis. through either an email and/or phone call, with the home and subsequently communicated to the counsellor. Students on partial Killarney timetables are expected to be either in the library, cafeteria or at home studying when not in a classroom. If a pattern of lates over a three-week period exists, the teacher contacts the home by inter- im report and/or phone call. Students are expected to arrive to their classes with all necessary materials by the time the class bell rings for every class. Teachers will report all tardiness and absences. 2. Counsellor Responsibility With further unexplained absences a written referral is made to the counsellor. The coun- ABSENCES sellor checks attendance records looking for patterns. The counsellor consults with the Policy student and teacher and implements strategies. The counsellor may choose to meet with Killarney students are expected to attend all classes and school sponsored activities unless parents/guardians. other arrangements have been made between the student and teacher. Apart from those Continued tardiness, after home contact has been made, results in a formal referral to the special arrangements the only acceptable reasons for absences are illness and parental counsellor. An intervention is set up in consultation with counsellor, student and parent. At requests. Parental requests should be made to a counsellor or an administrator . the discretion of the teacher and counsellor chronic offenders will be referred to the admin- istration. A PHONE CALL – Please call the office at 604-713-8950 to advise us if your child is ab- 3. Administration Responsibility sent for the day. Long term absences due to prolonged sickness or vacation should be Referral to an administrator may result in a phone call home, or a meeting with the parent/ discussed with the Grade VP and the Counsellor. guardian and student to discuss appropriate interventions. PAPER ABSENCE NOTE – as a follow up to the phone call. Please provide a note for ILLNESS while at school your child’s absence. The form is available on our website for you to print at home or a See First Aid Attendant on duty in main office. hard copy of the form can be picked up at the office. Parent must be contacted and informed of illness prior to student leaving school grounds. MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS – the parent may be called to confirm the appointment. Doc- Long term illness or reasons for absence must be discussed with the counsellor as arrange- tor’s notes may be required if the teacher requests to see it. ments can be made to initiate email communication with the teacher(s) for homework. DAILY SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST https://ca.thrive.health/covid19/en ACCIDENTS / INJURIES while at school All accidents / injuries must be reported immediately to the main office so that proper medi- The Daily Health Assessment checklist has been updated by the BCCDC and the VSB and cal attention can be administered, and accident forms completed. Accidents that happen a copy is attached to this message. This updated checklist explains what to do if you an- during class must be reported to the teacher immediately. swer “YES” to ONE of the questions included under “Key Symptoms of Illness” (excluding fever). It also gives further guidance to families if you answered “YES” to two or more of the PARENT COMMUNICATION questions under “Key Symptoms of Illness” OR if the student has a fever. This computerized phone/e-mail system will be used primarily to advise parents of stu- dents’ attendance. It will also be used on occasion to inform parents of upcoming events or Please review the new checklist, and download a copy to refer to when you do the daily for important information. PARENT RESPONSIBILITY health assessment with your child before sending them to school. Please ensure that the school has your current demographic information by providing your current phone number and e-mail address every year. If there are changes, the office must be Page 11 informed immediately.
ACADEMIC PROBATION ACADEMIC HONESTY Students may be placed on academic probation if a student has demonstrated poor aca- demic achievement, numerous absences and/or lates. Once on academic probation stu- Policy dents are monitored week to week and are expected to adhere to the terms of their proba- Killarney Secondary School is committed to excellence in learning which meets the highest tion. If concerns are not addressed, further interventions may be implemented to support standards of personal, ethical and moral conduct. Any of the following actions would result the student. in a breach of this standard Submitting another person’s work in part or in whole as their own Failure to properly cite an outside source PARTICIPATION IN GRADE 12 GRAD ACTIVITIES POLICY Submitting the same assignment more than once This policy is based on the belief that Killarney students will participate in school leaving Cheating on tests, exams, quizzes, or any other form of evaluation activities* only if they have exhibited acceptable behaviour, regular attendance, and if they Consciously assisting another student to attain marks fraudulently are within 2 courses of graduation/school leaving as defined by the Ministry of Education. Improper use of technology such as using cell phones, PDA’s, cameras, internet, head- Parents of students who do not meet this criterion after the Term 1 report will be notified by phones, electronic translators, etc. when not authorized. a letter sent by the Grade 12 Administrator. A parent conference will be set up if neces- sary. The final decision will be made based on Term 2 marks, attendance and behaviour. 1. Teacher Responsibility Students may appeal in writing to the Principal if there are extenuating circumstances. * • Enforce policy consistently. Inform students of consequences. School leaving activities include but not limited to: Grad Lounge, Dinner/Dance and Com- • Work on students’ attitudes towards academic dishonesty. Create an atmosphere mencement Ceremonies where it is not acceptable. Positive peer pressure encouraged. • Minimize the opportunity to cheat. GRADE 12 VALEDICTORIAN AND SCHOLARSHIPS • May assign “0” for work or test. No make-ups! • Report all incidents to administration. MUST BE APPLIED FOR: • Fill out the Academic Dishonesty form. Valedictorian Selection Eligibility: Must enroll in a minimum of six eligible courses at 2. Counsellor Responsibility Killarney during your Gr. 12 year. Eligible courses are the same as Honour Roll. • To counsel students around the whole issue of cheating, its meaning and consequenc- es (long and short term). In-School Graduation Scholarships – Academic* - Eligibility: Must be enrolled in • Consult, and sign the Academic Dishonesty form. and complete at Killarney a minimum of six Gr. 12 level courses and at least four of these Gr. 12 courses must be academic*. The six grade 12 courses may be taken in any school year and do not have to be taken during your grade 12 year. (*Academic means courses 3. Administration Responsibility may include: that are approved for university applications) • Meeting with the student and going over incident. Refer to counsellor. • A letter home; contact parent / guardian (possible meeting set up) In-School Graduation Scholarships – Non-Academic* - Must complete a mini- • A consult of the Academic Dishonesty form and record action taken, return a copy to mum of six Gr. 12 level courses at Killarney. The six courses may be taken in any school the counselor and teacher year and do not have to be taken during your Gr. 12 year. • Consequences that are in place, and to encourage consistency among all staff. Scholarship recipients will be students in good standing who consistently follow the Killarney Code of Conduct. Behavior that contravenes the Killarney “Go Green Con- ACADEMIC DISHONESTY CONSEQUENCES duct Chart” may influence the awarding of scholarships On first offence: TECHNOLOGY USE & POLICY • The student may receive a “0” for that particular work, no alternate assignments will be Students who wish to have access to technology resources in the school must complete given with their parent/guardian the District Technology Access and Use Agreement form. • The incident will be recorded on the Academic Dishonesty form. Technology is expected to be used responsibly and ethically. • The student may not be eligible for Honour Roll recognition for that particular term, as well as for reference letters from staff. • If PLAGIARISM has occurred, the teacher will refer the student to take a mandatory RESEARCH SKILLS review session with the teacher-librarian. (If the student does not attend the session during i-Time, admin. will be informed) On second offence: In addition to all the first offence consequences: The student may not be eligible for School-based scholarships for that academic year. The student may be suspended or transferred. Page 12
VANCOUVER BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS FIRE – At the sound of the alarm: Students using, under the influence of, or possessing illegal or non-prescribed drugs or A) WHEN CLASSES ARE IN SESSION, STUDENTS: alcohol in the school, on the school grounds, or at any school sponsored function are in • Follow the instructions of the teacher. violation of Vancouver Board of Education policy. Such students may be transferred to • Leave the building in an orderly and quiet fashion so that instructions can be heard. another Vancouver secondary school. • Remain in class groups with their teachers. • Move well away from the buildings. HARASSMENT • Are not to re-enter the building until they hear the all clear signal. The Vancouver Board of Education recognizes that every individual should be treated with respect and dignity and therefore has the right to be free from harassment in our schools B) WHEN CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION (ie: Noon-hour, between periods, and workplaces. A positive and welcoming work and learning environment protects and before and after school, STUDENTS: promotes the self-esteem, worth, and human rights of every person and supports mutual • Leave the building in an orderly fashion through the nearest exit respect and cooperation among individuals. Any student involved in racial, ethno-cultural, religious, or sexual harassment in any form will be disciplined. • Move away from the exits and off the driveway so as not to impede the fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. • *During drills, non-ambulatory students wait with a designated adult in the closest area VANDALISM of refuge. Vandalism will be dealt with severely. The School Act states: “If property of a School Board is destroyed, damaged, lost or converted by the intentional or negligent act of a student, the EARTHQUAKE student and the student’s parents are jointly and severally liable to the School Board in re- A) WHEN CLASSES ARE IN SESSION, STUDENTS: spect of the act of the student. • Immediately DROP AND TAKE COVER under desks or tables. • TURN AWAY FROM WINDOWS VIOLENCE AND WEAPONS • ASSUME CRASH POSITION (on knees, head down, eyes closed tightly, clasped The Vancouver Board of Education works hard to ensure that schools are safe places for hands on back of neck or head covered with book or jacket) students. Board policy states that violence of any kind will not be tolerated. Any form of violence or intimidation that threatens the health, safety and welfare of students is not ac- • Stay under cover until the shaking stops then COUNT ALOUD to 60 and remain in sheltered position. ceptable. Violence includes verbal, written, or physical threats, bullying, fighting and physi- cal, emotional, or sexual abuse. • BE SILENT AND LISTEN FOR EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS. Weapons are defined as anything that is used with the intent to hurt or frighten someone. B) WHEN CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION, (ie: Noon-hour, between periods, before Students are not permitted to have weapons. Any students found with a weapon, involved and after school, STUDENTS must: in a violent act or soliciting others to commit an act of violence will be disciplined. • Immediately DROP AND TAKE COVER under desks or tables. • Move to an interior wall and TURN AWAY FROM WINDOWS, shelving, or heavy ob- jects such as lockers that may fall. INTRUDERS • ASSUME CRASH POSITION (on knees, head down, eyes closed tightly, clasped The Vancouver Board of Education policy allows for VBE personnel, VBE elected officials, hands on back of neck or head covered with book or jacket) and VBE students from other schools participating in sanctioned events to be at Killarney. All other persons who are visiting the school must report to the office. Anyone found on the • Stay under cover until the shaking stops then COUNT ALOUD to 60. premises who does not have an acceptable reason as listed above is liable to be charged • BE SILENT AND LISTEN FOR INSTRUCTIONS. with trespassing under Section 177 of the School Act. LOCK DOWN SMOKING Lockdowns will be used when there is strong evidence of a dangerous situation and when No person may smoke in the school buildings, on the school grounds, or at any school it is safer to stay in an area that can be secured than to move through the building where sponsored function. This includes the use of vaporizers. the potential threat may be encountered. Staff and students will be instructed to gather into nearby classrooms away from windows and doors, while remaining calm and quiet and awaiting instructions. There will be a minimum of two lock down drills a year (Please see EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Section for further information) SHELTER IN PLACE – Environmental or weather hazard OUTDOORS is impacting the school. HOLD & SECURE When a threat is outside of the school, all outside school doors are locked disallowing any entry into the school. Page 13
FEES & EXPENSES 1) SCHOOL SUPPLEMENTAL FEES—2020—2021 Description Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Payment Options Student Fee: $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 Student Fee includes: ID card, leadership, school activities Online LOCK (if needed) $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Please register at https://vsb.schoolcashonline.com to access the online payment system. PE Strip (optional) $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 For additional support please call 1-866-961-1803 Pay PE Teacher Cheques Yearbook (optional) $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 Please make cheques payable to Killarney Secondary School and record the student’s Grad Fee: incl. facility rental, awards/ trophy engraving, 2 tickets, gown rental & cleaning, $60.00 name and student number on the back of the cheque. If you have more than one student hat/tassel, misc. ceremony costs, décor, photographer & ceremony photo. attending Killarney Secondary, please make out a separate cheque for each student . Dinner / Dance (Grade 12) – meal, security, entertainment – prices vary TBA COURSE FEES 2) COURSE SUPPLEMENTAL FEES—2020—2021 Under the School Act, the Board may charge fees for goods and services: The following fees, if applicable, are to be paid directly to the • For the purchase or rental of tools, equipment and materials necessary for a student’s ART TECH ED participation in a trades program for the purchase or rental of a musical instrument for Art 8 (Sketchbook) $10 ( * Supplemental cost on individual projects): the student’s personal use Art 9 (optional enhanced supplies) $25 Drating 9-12 * No fee Art 10 (optional enhanced supplies) $25 Tech Ed 8 * $5 • For paper, writing tools, exercise books, and other school supplies and equipment Art 11 (optional enhanced supplies) $30 Electronics * No fee intended for students’ personal use; Art 12 (optional enhanced supplies) $30 Tech Ed 9—12 * No fee Art Careers/Advanced/Portfolio $35 Jewellry 9—12 * No fee • For materials and equipment beyond that which is necessary to meet the required AP Art (supplies & exam) $35 Woodwork 9/10 * No fee learning outcomes or assessment requirements of an educational program provided by Graphics 10/11/12 (supplies) $25 / Woodwork 11/12 No fee the Board; $30 / $30 Metal 9—12 No fee Robotics * No fee • For expenses such as transportation, accommodation, meals, entrance fees and PHOTOGRAPHY Auto No fee equipment rentals for optional trips or special events; and Photography 9 (photo paper) $20 (Deposits may be collected for safety glasses/coveralls) Photography 10 (photo paper) $20 • For a specialty academy (ie: Killarney Mini School) Photography 11 (photo paper) $30 SCIENCE Photography 12 (photo paper) $30 All Science Courses No fee HARDSHIP POLICY—KILLARNEY SUBSIDY FORM DRAMA PE ( * Supplemental cost on individual projects): All PE Courses No fee Fees are collected by the homeroom teacher and records are maintained by the school Drama 8—12 No fee (May charge for optional activities) accountant. As a reminder, the Vancouver Board of Education will not deny a child access Drama for Film & TV * No fee to a course required for his or her educational program because of financial hardship. Par- CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ELECTRONIC DATA PUBLISHING…….....No fee (Fees may be charged for optional certification ents and Guardians who would like to request to postpone payment of school fees or re- programs ie: SuperHost, FoodSafe, Quantum) quire course fees to be waived for the current school year, should contact their school Ad- MATH and IT Courses ministrator directly at the school or by written letter. A subsidy form may be required for Networking 11 & 12 (Cybersecurity Comp.) $25 Home Economics (Foodsafe 1 Certificate) $30 Linux $25 Tourism 11 & 12 this purpose. SuperHost, FoodSafe or Quantum $50 MUSIC Music 9-12 (Band/Choir) No fee CISCO Networking Program $50 YEARBOOK (Deposits may be collected for uniforms, sheet music, rentals) (CCNA 1&2—CISCO Networking Certificates) Each year the school publishes a Yearbook composed and edited by students. Choir 8—12 (Sheet Music deposit) $10 The purchase of the Yearbook is optional and may be ordered with registration in Septem- Strings 8—12 No fee CISCO Networking Program $30 Band 8, 9, 10 (Method Book deposit) $10 (CCNA 3&4—CISCO Networking Certificates) ber. Yearbooks will be distributed in June to all students who have paid for a yearbook and if all outstanding debts have been cleared. HOME ECONOMICS PE—(First Aid Certificate) $20 ( * Supplemental cost on individual projects): Home Economics 8 $5 REFUNDABLE WORKBOOK DEPOSITS Foods 9/10 (better ingredients, labs) $35 (Deposits may be charged) Foods 11/12 (better ingredients, labs) $45 Culinary Arts 12 $45 Accounting $30 TAC 10 / CT 10 * No fee Applications of Math 12/Calculus 12 Textiles 10—12 * $20 Calculator Deposit $20 Fashion Construction 12 * $20 Beginner’s Spanish 11 & Spanish 11 Interpersonal & Family Relationships 1 No Workbook Deposit $16 fee ELL—Level 1 Workbook Deposit $45 Human Services No fee ELL—Grammar Workbook Deposit $30 Hospitality & Tourism No fee French 8—12 Workbook Deposit $5 Optional Field Trips/Activities—Fees may be charged For any courses not listed, the assumption is NO FEE will be charged. Page 14 For all courses there may be a supplemental cost based on individual projects.
GENERAL INFORMATION KILLARNEY LIBRARY / LEARNING COMMONS “A Vibrant Place of Learning” CHANGE OF ADDRESS HOURS: 8:20 am to 4:30 pm Parents / guardians must notify the Registrar in the Records Office, in the main office, Open before and after school and at break IMMEDIATELY of any change of guardian, address, email address or telephone numbers, including cell numbers, work and home telephone numbers. Killarney Library’s Learning Commons welcome’s you! PARENT RESPONSIBILITY: It’s a friendly, engaging place to study, read and learn. Come It is imperative that this information be up to date for the emergency notification COLLABORATE, CREATE, and SHARE with your peers. system to function properly. Killarney Library has an enticing selection of best-sellers and popular non-fiction books. With over 25 000 books, plus online CAFETERIA DATABASE resources available 24/7 at Killarney’s Library’s The cafeteria is open for business during mid-morning break and during lunch break. website http://killarneylibrary.weebly.com/ is a fantastic resource! Students using the cafeteria are expected to place their litter in either the recycling buckets Please do not bring food or drinks into the library or in the garbage containers. Students who use the cafeteria for study purposes during class time are expected to be in possession of a study card and work quietly and diligently ******************************************************************************************** on their assignments Q: What do I need to BORROW A BOOK? Please use your Go Card or Timetable (always keep your Go Card at school) COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT Lost your Student ID Card? Buy a replacement one from the office for $5.00 Killarney’s Counsellors help students deal with life issues such as: resiliency, assertive- ness, bullying, peer pressure, career and post secondary planning, conflict resolution, course selection, decision making, drug & alcohol issues, emotions, family relationships Q: How do I FIND LIBRARY BOOKS? and responsibilities, friendships and peer relationships, acceptance and diversity, gradua- tion goals, health, internet safety, learning styles, problem solving, self-esteem, sex educa- Google: Killarney Secondary Library > go to CATALOGUE > type in title or author tion, stress management, study skills and strategies, accessing support groups, and Is your book overdue? Or from another school? (e.g. your former elementary school?) ‘connections to volunteering in the community. We also help parents to understand the Please return it in the library IN PERSON before signing out another school curriculum, students' educational strengths, challenges and needs, post-secondary Q: How do I RENEW LIBRARY BOOKS? options, and career choices. Each student has their own grade counsellor, but students Renew your books online: Google: Killarney Secondary Library >Search Catalogue > MY ACCOUNT > can see any counsellor at any time. check off the books you want to renew If your books are overdue, you must bring your books back to renew in person DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Q: How do I print school work? Usually done just before lunch from 11:30—11:35 am. Currently not available due to CoVID. Therefore it is essential that students stay posted on our website and social media Student copier located in Library – Study Carol Room activity to keep informed at all times. If the LIBRARY RICOH printer icon isn’t showing on your desktop, RELOAD it: Click the Self- Serve Printing icon >click Library Ricoh >click connect > click Yes FIELD TRIPS (when permitted) Field trips are an integral component of the educational environment at Killar- You need to enter in your STUDENT # in the printer to release your print job ney. Students will be asked to participate in them throughout the school year. It is important that students know: > Print cost: 10 cents/page > New students get $3 on their Paper Cut account You may refill your account with $1, $2 or $5 Print vouchers (during i-Time only). Exact change only, please • Appropriate behaviour is expected while on a field trip. All school rules > Colour copies cost: $1 /page- bring USB stick to teacher-librarian to print apply and students who do not follow the rules will receive consequences (only after school – the due date is too late ) as they would for misbehaviour within school. ******************************************************************************************** • The responsibility is on the student to find out what work was missed FOR HELPFUL RESEARCH & STUDY TOOLS: while on the field trip, re- gardless of its length. Any assignments/tests Google: Killarney Secondary Library missed are expected to be made up unless a different arrangement has been made with the subject teacher(s). Click: >STUDENTS for helpful tips, online presentation and research tools, how to cite research sources, post-secondary links, and job searching tools, etc. • It is a required courtesy for any field trip to inform other teacher(s) be- fore the field trip date and to have the field trip form signed at least one(1) Killarney’s two teacher-librarians are here to help support your learning & research, to help you use digital sources, critically and encourage a love for reading week prior to the field trip date. Students who do not meet this requirement may be denied the right to attend. Remember: If you don’t like to read, you just haven’t found the right book yet Page 15
KILLARNEY LIBRARY / LEARNING COMMONS KILLARNEY LIBRARY / LEARNING COMMONS CITING RESEARCH SOURCES Example of Works Cited (APA Format) Grade 8 and 9’s use the MLA format = Works Cited References Higher level sciences, and psychology classes use APA format = References • Always list your RELIABLE research sources (databases, academic sources, books, images, etc.) Brain Strain Brings Teen Turmoil. (2003). Current Science, 88(10), 13. Retrieved from at the end of all projects: poster, brochure, PowerPoint, Prezi, essay. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? • Always list the DATE and SOURCE UNDER all charts & graphs used in presentations. direct=true&db=mih&AN=8899890&site=ehost-liveDell, R. M., and Rand, D.A.J. (2015). Understanding emotions. Cambridge, UK: The British Psychological Soci- ety. Why do we have to list sources? • To prove you used authentic, reliable research sources Fredrickson, B. L. (2017, March 7). Cultivating positive emotions to optimize health and • To name and credit all your sources well-being. • To prevent the appearance of plagiarism Prevention & Treatment, 3, Article 0001a. Retrieved from http://journals.apa.org/ prevention/volume3/pre0030001a.html DATABASES provide RELIABLE and VETTED sources of information Hilts, P. J. (2016, February 16). In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out. • give you academic, news, magazine, and website links New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com • give you the citation format all ready to go! • MLA citations are given at the BOTTOM of: Gale Science, Global Issues in Context, World Book. jrubinoff@therecord.com. (2019, May 3). Cambridge high school’s drama fest entry taps • MLA and APA sources are on the RIGHT SIDE menu under “cite” for EBSCO databases deep emotions. Record, The (Kitchener/Cambridge/Waterloo, ON). Retrieved WEBSITES from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=rch&AN=Q4KRKON2019050354278610&site=ehost-live ** WARNING: Due to the unreliability of much information obtained online, many instructors and institutions will not MARINOS, S. (2018). Exercise YOUR EMOTIONS. Good Health (Australia Edition), 122– accept research from anything other than a database ** 125. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=c9h&AN=132794588&site=ehost-live 1. Make sure websites pass the C.R.A.A.P. test: Is it CURRENT? RELIABLE? Who is the AUTHOR? Is the author / organization an AUTHORITY on the topic? What is the PURPOSE? Ask yourself: Sparks, S. D. (2018). How Schools Can Help as Teen Brains Mature. Education Week, 38 AM I BEING MANIPULATED BY A POLITICAL OR COMMERCIAL ENTITY? (8), 7. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? 2. You must use an online citation creator before listing it: Try easybib.com or bibme.com direct=true&db=f5h&AN click: MLA 8 or APA format =132973144&site=ehost-live Choose a source (website, interview, film/online video, etc.) BEFORE YOU HAND IN your sources: Works Cited (MLA format) Before you hand this in, did you: • Websites MUST be put in proper MLA or APA format using bibme.com or easybib.com • Put all of your sources in Alphabetical (A- Z) order. • Indent 2nd, 3rd lines (use a hanging indent) > Paragraph > special > hanging • For MLA, DOUBLE SPACE each source (leave no extra spaces in between sources. • If you see n.d. = “no date” Find and type in copyright year of website – usually found at the bottom of the site (online citation machines can’t find website date) Page 16
LOCKERS - CONDITIONS OF USE LUNCH PROGRAM (Food4Schools Program 2020) Lockers are property of Killarney School and are assigned by homeroom to students for This is the official form from the Vancouver School Board with regard to the Food4School use during the school year on the following conditions: Lunch Program. Food4School Lunch programs are for students who are hungry at school and experience food insecurity from home. Started at the beginning of the CoVID lock- 1. DO NOT SHARE LOCKERS. downs in March, this program is different because there are NO FEES collected from 2. ALWAYS LOCK YOUR VALUABLES. families for the Food4School program. Food4School is intended for children who are 3. DO NOT BRING CELL PHONES TO PE CLASS. NOT provided with food from home and cannot pay for food at school. Funding is provid- 4. Heavy duty locks can be purchased from the office for $9.00 ed by the Provincial CommunityLINK grant. There is an enrolment cap based on the So- 5. Students are responsible for the locker that is assigned to them. cial Service Index Data for each school. Once an application is received, it must be ap- 6. Students MUST NOT use lockers not assigned to them. proved by the Principal. 7. The locker may only be used for the storage of books or other necessary school items. 8. The locker is to be kept clean and food removed on a regular basis. MULTICULTURAL LIAISON WORKERS 9. Students are responsible for cleaning and removing all material from The Multicultural Liaison Workers are the home language based cultural bridge of the their locker at end of the year. Vancouver School board, knowledgeable and active members of their ethnic communi- 10. No illegal substances, weapons or other prohibit- ed or offensive mate- ties. Services and support are available in the following languages: Chinese (Cantonese rial may be placed in school lockers. and Mandarin), Filipino, Khmer, Korean, Spanish, South Asian (Hindi and Punjabi) and 11. School officials and/or designates may search student lockers at Vietnamese. any time and without prior notice to en- sure compliance with the Multicultural Liaison Workers based at Killarney are: conditions of use and other school poli- cies and rules. Sharmain Kim-Oh - Korean 604-713-6000 voicemail box 2407 12. Permission to use the locker may be terminated when a student does Margaret Moo – Chinese 604-713-6000 voicemail box 2176 not comply with the conditions of use or school policies or rules or Fenchie Cajiuat – Filipino 604-713-6000 voicemail box 2381 does not conduct good behav- iour around their locker. Claudia Sandoval – Spanish 604-713-6000 cell: 778-772-2542 13. It is the responsibility of all members of the school community to keep Please contact the District Reception Placement Centre (DRPC) for further languages – our schools safe. If any student has reason to believe that any locker 604-713-5999. contains anything that would threaten the safety of other students, staff or any other person, that student is expected to immediately report the infor- mation to a teacher or administrator. The name of the student making such a report will be kept confidential. PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (via Zoom meeting) 14. Students are reminded to use a lock for their belongings during their PE The Killarney Parent Advisory Council (KPAC) consists of a group of parents and guardi- class. However, students may not leave a lock on the locker be- ans who act in an advisory capacity to the principal. Meetings are held on the 4 th yond the PE class. It is advisable not to bring valuables to PE and stu- Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the staff cafeteria. They are designed to pro- dents are encouraged to use a heavy-duty school lock. Do not bring your mote an exchange of ideas among administration, staff, students, and parents and cell phone! guardians relating to school programs and policies. The council executive is elected WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR VALUABLES. each year and any parent or guardian of a student enrolled at Killarney is eligible for election. All parents and guardians are welcome at the PAC meetings. Killarney also • Report thefts to the office immediately. has a Killarney Mini School Parents’ Association, and a Killarney Parents’ Music Associ- • Theft report must be filled out and filed. ation. KPAC email: killarneypac@gmail.com • Attempting to retrieve stolen items has rarely met any degree of success. • It is imperative that students DO NOT bring valuables to school or share lockers. SACY Neither the school nor the Vancouver Board of Education has insurance to cover The School Aged Children and Youth Initiative SACY are a harm reduction and preven- the loss by theft or damage of personal property of students or teachers. Alt- tion of substance use program that provides support for youth, families and school. A hough supervision by staff and the cooperation of students decreases the possi- Parent Engagement Worker is available for parents for one on one support, workshops bility of theft, students are advised to leave valuables at home and to ensure that and other resources. Mr. Gerry O’Donnell, Killarney Youth Engagement Worker, can be personal property left in the school is covered by their own insurance. contacted through email at: gerry.odonnell@vch.ca in his office at Killarney if available. LOST AND FOUND All Lost and Found items, excluding small items such as watches and jewelry, delivered SCHOOL STORE to the office will be kept just outside the office. Students should check the table outside The Cougar Mart is both a convenience store for students and the office on their own to find their belongings. Students are reminded not to keep valua- staff and a classroom for Entrepreneur- ship 12 students. bles in their lockers and sharing of combinations and lockers are not encouraged. They Entrepreneurship 12 students manage and operate the do so at their own risk. Please report your loss or theft at the office immediately. Fill out store to provide healthy, tasty snacks, school supplies and the Lost/Stolen Item form in the office. Filling this form does not guarantee anything. We more while learning how to run a business. Proceeds will keep it on file in case the item(s) you lost are either returned or found and given to from store operations are used to help fund school scholarships and awards. Page 17
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