Fire

• When the alarm rings, ALL students and staff must vacate the building immediately, according to the evacuation plan.  The-re-entry signal is three short bells.

Tornado

• A tornado warning to take cover will be given over the PA.  All student and staff must proceed to the lower level of the building and gather in the designated area.   An "all clear" signal is three short bells.

Emergency Codes

• GREEN - Emergency Response Team (ERT) report to ..(announced location).  Purpose of code green is accident, injury, fight and intruder/trespassing.

• YELLOW- All students and unassigned staff move to closest classroom, remain in place until directed otherwise.  ERT Report to Office.  Closest staff to check that washrooms are clear.  Purpose - chemical spill, gas leak, bomb threat, evacuation and police search.

• RED - "SHELTER IN PLACE"  "TAKE COVER" All staff and students immediately go to nearest classroom.  Closest staff check washrooms are clear.  Lock doors.  Draw curtains closed.  Take cover on floor of room.  Cover window of door from inside.  Complete TIP chart (posted in room) and put chart into outside window for rescuers to read (NOT ON HALL WINDOW).  Purpose: armed intruder, weapons.

Accident and Accidental Insurance

• Students who are injured during the school day or while participating in a school activity must report the accident to the supervising teacher.  The supervising teacher will be responsible for making sure the injury is addressed according to Board procedures.  Specifically, an Incident Report form (available in the main office) and OSIB form must be completed and reported to the Principal within 24 hours.  The Student Insurance PLAN (distributed on opening day) is designed to provide supplemental coverage to Health coverage and is recommended for all students, especially those who participate in competitive sports.  All claims must be sent by the student directly to the insurance company (copy to Principal).

• Adult Status A student 18 years of age or older, may assume certain responsibilities accorded an adult.  Adult students assume full responsibility for their schooling.

Announcements and Opening Exercises

• Classrooms will be opened at 7:45 a.m.   Students are expected to be in their homerooms prior to the 7:55 a.m. bell.  School will begin each morning with opening exercises in accordance with the Education Act.  Students are expected to stand quietly in all areas of the school until announcements are over.  Announcements will be at the start of Period 1.

• Any student wishing to make an announcement about a school related activity, must complete a "CK Daily News" form and the message pre-approved by an administrator.

Antiracism and Ethno Cultural Equity

• Refer to Student Planner Page 12

Assemblies

• School assemblies are meant to be informative and/or entertaining and must be approved by administration. Students are always expected to attend if their class is scheduled to do so.

Attendance Policies

• The Ministry of Education and Training states that a student must have at least 110 hours of classroom instruction before a credit is granted.  There are no partial credits granted for high absenteeism.  Students who are absent more than 15 classes, risk losing their credits.   Refer to to Student Planner Page 13,14

Bicycles, Skateboards, Roller Blades

• Bicycles should be locked at the front of the school.  Roller blades must be removed before entering the school, and should not be used for performing stunts on school property.  Skateboards may not be used on school property.

Cafeteria

• Cafeteria service is available during regular school days.  Students may eat in the cafeteria or at select teacher-supervised functions during noon hour.  Also refer to Code of Conduct.

Cell Phones

• During the school day use of cell phones and electronic equipment is restricted.  All cell phones and electronic equipment devices must be powered off and secured out of sight.   The privacy, dignity and safety of others must be maintained through the appropriate use of cell phones and electronic equipment.

CK Stores

• Hawk Shop - this school sells gym attire, school jackets, sweaters, caps, etc.  It is operated by the Student Athletic Association under the supervision of a teacher-advisor.  Store hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00 - 11:20 a.m.  Vending Den - The Business Studies Department operates a vending machine across from Room 215.

Code of Conduct

• Chatham Kent Secondary School promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment.  All students, parents, teachers and staff have the right to be safe, and feel safe, in their school community.  With this right comes the responsibility to be law-abiding citizens and to be accountable for actions that put at risk the safety of others and oneself.   Please refer to Student Handout Page 15,16,17,18,19

Dance Policy

• Please refer to the Student Handout Page 21.

Electronic Equipment

• Acceptable Use Policy Lambton Kent District School Board Refer to Student Handout Page 22

Full-Time Student Policy

• Refer to Student Handbook Page 22  

Fundraising

• Fundraising must be approved by the Principal through a Staff Advisor.

Guest Passes (Student Shadowing)

• A completed "Student Guest Pass Application" must be approved by Ms. McCallum in Student Services before a Guest Pass is issued.  All student guests must have written parental permission, plus home school permission.  CKSS students must also get the approval of their individual teachers, in advance of the guest's attendance.

Locks and Lockers

• Locks and lockers are the property of the school.  Lock combinations will be kept on file in the main office, however, for your own protection, do not disclose your lock combination to anyone else.  Students are expected to observe the following guidelines for use of locks.

• Lockers are provided for the use of books and clothing

• Only school supplied locks are permitted.  All others will be removed at the student's expense.

• The school does not assume any responsibility for alleged loss of articles from locks.  Students should not bring large sums of money or expensive jewelry/equipment to school.  If this is occasionally unavoidable, please request these items be kept in the vault in the main office, and never in your locker or the physical education change room.

• The student to whom the use of a locker has been granted must assume responsibility for any damage to the locker.

• The administration of the school reserves the right to examine (in the presence of the student, whenever possible) any locker, at any time deemed necessary.

• In order to maintain a quiet atmosphere in the classroom areas of the school, students should use their lockers only when classes are not in session.

Lost and Found

• Refer to Student Handbook Page 23 

Parking

• Refer to Student Handbook Page 23  

Release of Student Photographs

• Refer to Student Handbook Page 23  

School Buses Cancellation of Service

• CKSS is located in Bus Zone 8.   Refer to Student Handbook Page 24

Smoking

• Provincial legislation prohibits smoking by anybody on school property at any time.  Students who smoke or hold lighted tobacco products on school property will be suspended in accordance with Board Policy and can be charged under the Tobacco Control Act.  Cigarettes may be confiscated from a person under the age of 15 (16).  Responsible behavior is expected of all students and students are asked to refrain from smoking on neighboring school properties.

Spare Periods and Study Room

• Refer to Student Handbook Page 24

Student Fees and Student Identification Card

• All students are required to pay $35.00 during registration.  This entitles each student to a student ID/activity card, a lock and locker rental, and computer printing services.  In addition the following fees may apply:

• $45.00 - for 2007/2008 yearbook

• TBA     - picture packages

• $35.00 - For a Phys Ed uniform (includes shorts, shirt and socks)

• There may be a minimal cost for recommended supplies to cover the cost of consumable items with some credit courses.  The cost of field trips will vary, however all field trips are optional.

Student Progress Conference

• Student/parent/teacher conferences may be arranged at the request of either the parents or school administration.

• Synervoice

• In order to improve communication between CKSS and parents, the Attendance Office uses an automated call home system called "Synervoice".  This computerized system will inform parents of a student's absences during the school day.

Telephones

• Refer to Student Handbook Page 25.

Textbooks and Library Books

• Refer to Student Handbook Page 25 

Trespassing

• During the school day, the school grounds and building are out of bounds to all, except CKSS students, their parents or guardians, Board of Education employees or persons having business with the administration or staff.  This access is governed both by the Trespass to Property Act and the Access to School Premises, Education Act (Reg 474). All visitors must register at the main office.

Withdrawing from a Course

• Refer to Student Handbook Page 26

Website

• CK Website is http:\\ckss.lkdsb.net