Regular attendance and punctuality are important. Excessive absences result in poor school work. When an absence is necessary, the parent or guardian should notify the school. If this is not done, the school secretary will phone home to determine the whereabouts of the student. Notes are required for early dismissal and after an illness (unless you call). For the safety of your children, no children will be released without a written request or a prior phone call. They will also not be released to anyone not listed as a contact for them so please make sure we have current contact information on file at the school. If you have an absence to report please use the SchoolMessenger system.

As part of our Safe Schools Plan, there is a sign out book at the office. When a child is brought in to school after 8:55 AM and or picked up prior to 3:25 PM, the adult accompanying the child must sign the demit book. If your child is permitted to leave the school at lunch it is important that they have a note from a parent and that they sign out and then in again at the office. When dropping off your child for school at the start of the school day or picking them up at the end of the school day please meet them outside at their designated door.

For the safety of everyone in our building ALL parents & visitors are REQUIRED to report to the office to sign in and out.

For more information regarding Attendance procedures please visit the "Attendance FAQs" and "Attendance Reporting" pages under the "PARENTS" tab.

If you have questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to phone the school to talk to the teacher or make an appointment to meet with the teacher. As teachers are instructing students, teachers are more accessible between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. or 3:30 and 3:45 p.m. If teachers are unavailable we will take a message and they will return your call at a convenient time.

To email your child's teacher, please visit the "Contact Us" page under the "SCHOOL" tab.

Introduction

North Meadows is a school that promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment.  A positive school climate exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable, and are accepted.  All students, parents/guardians, teachers and staff members have the right to be safe, and feel safe, in their school community.  With this right comes the responsibility to contribute to a positive school climate.  

Code of Conduct is based on the premise that each individual in the school is responsible for his/her own behaviour and that progressive discipline is a shared responsibility of school staff, as well as parents and guardians.  The North Meadows Code of Conduct includes the provincial standards of behaviour.  It specifies mandatory consequences for student actions that do not comply with these standards.  The standards of behaviour apply not only to students, but also to all school members, i.e. individuals involved in the school system -- teachers, staff, parents/guardians, volunteers, community members-- whether they are on school property, on school buses or at school-authorized events or activities, or in other circumstances that could have an impact on the school climate.

Responsible citizenship involves appropriate participation in the civic life of the school community.  Active and engaged citizens are aware of their rights, but more importantly, they accept responsibility for protecting their rights and the rights of others. In the process of becoming good citizens, students are expected to learn the importance of adhering to the rules and regulations, which have been adopted for the benefit of all individuals. We expect our students to take responsibility for themselves and for their actions.

WE BELIEVE ALL INDIVIDUALS HAVE A RIGHT TO:

• a quality education;

• have themselves and their property treated with respect and care;

• learn in an environment free from undue interruption;

• work, learn, and play in an atmosphere supportive of quality learning and safety;

• be helped when in need;

• have their differences respected and celebrated;

• express their opinions, needs, and concerns in a respectful and non-violent way;

• a clean school environment;

• be free from racial, ethnic, verbal, Internet, physical, sexual harassment and bullying.

WE BELIEVE ALL INDIVIDUALS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO:

• respect and obey those in authority;

• respect themselves, others, and their property;

• treat school property with respect and care;

• obey the rules of order and safety which are reviewed in class, Code of Conduct and school newsletters;

• be accepting and considerate of the rights and feelings of others without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability;

• dress in a suitable manner that does not distract or offend others and follows the Dress Code;

• resolve conflicts in a peaceful and constructive manner;

• report violations of the Code of Conduct to a staff member (i.e., teacher, administrator, support staff);

• follow the computer etiquette and safety routines outlined in our school Acceptable Use of Electronic Communication policy.

All members of the school community must:

Respect the need of others to work in an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching, including by ensuring that cell phones and other personal mobile devices are used only during instructional time (as directed by an educator), for health and medical purposes and/or to support special education needs.

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/cellphone-mobile-devices.html#review1

2023-2024 School Year:

Click HERE to view the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Protocol