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School Calendar

The school operates on an adapted Year Round Calendar with school beginning 2 weeks before Labor Day, and there are three breaks during the year for a total of 6 weeks of break, with school closure at the end of June.

Hours of Operation

  • 8:45 - 2:30 with 45 minutes for lunch
  • Students will arrive no earlier than 8:30, unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher for earlier arrival
  • 2.5 hours per day for Nursery
  • At least one staff member will remain in the school building during lunch break
  • Field trips may result in a longer day. Parents will be informed of changes in times
  • Teachers may adjust times in order to accommodate special events as they see fit
  • Parents will be informed of any changes

Reporting to parents

  • September: an orientation meeting and open house
  • November: written report and parent/teacher interviews
  • February: student-led conference
  • March: written report and conference
  • June: written report

Maintenance

The school will be maintained in a clean, safe condition at all times. Teachers will report safety concerns to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee. If the teachers judge the school to be unsafe to the students at any time i.e. health (no toilets, too cold) they may make the decision to send students home.

Emergency Procedures:

  • In the case of an emergency, Fire Drill procedures will be followed and an adult or responsible student will report it immediately to the band office
  • The school staff's highest priority will be the safety of the children
  • Any emergency will be reported to parents as soon as possible

Fire Drills:

Fire drills will be conducted five times annually.

Evacuation Drills:

Evacuation drills will be conducted 3 times annually.

First Aid Supplies:

First Aid kits will be restocked as needed.

School Closure:

School may be closed if staff deem it unhealthy or unsafe for students to be delivered to or remain at school: e.g. severe cold, dangerous road conditions, environmental health concerns.

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