SCHOOL HOURS

A Safe and Orderly Environment

At Calico Public School, the staff is committed to assisting students in achieving a positive self-concept and self-discipline as well as developing the skills necessary for positive interactions and effective problem solving. We believe all students are entitled to learn and all staff members are entitled to teach in a safe and orderly environment. With this in mind the following guiding principles have been established for students, teachers and parents.

Valued Student Rights

1.  To be valued for their beliefs, ideas and cultural background
2.  To be recognized for their individual and collaborative efforts
3.  To receive a meaningful education, with an appropriate and challenging curriculum
4.  To learn without disruption
5.  To be free from verbal and physical harassment
6.  To be empowered in making decisions
7.  To be treated justly
8.  To receive assistance from teachers and a clear statement of school and classroom expectations 

Responsible Students

1. Take responsibility for their own learning
2. Exercise self-control and self-discipline
3. Display positive self-esteem and respect for themselves and others
4. Work co-operatively with others
5. Strive to solve problems in a positive and effective manner
6. Value beliefs, ideas and cultural backgrounds of others

Caring Teachers

1. Treat children with respect, fairness and kindness
2. Teach the necessary skills outlined in the Ontario Curriculum
3. Provide a stimulating classroom and school environment
4. Model and promote high standards of behavior
5. Teach and model respect for self, others and property
6. Provide fair and consistent discipline 

Involved and Caring Parents

1. Ensure regular and punctual attendance
2. Ensure their child is properly clothed, fed and well-rested
3. Build positive self-esteem
4. Assist and encourage their child to be a responsible learner
5. Teach and model positive behavior
6. Teach and model respect for self, others and property
7. Provide fair and consistent discipline
8. Take an active role to learn about student progress through parent-teacher interviews and planner communication 

COMMON UNDERSTANDINGS AND EXPECTATIONS

Attendance and Punctuality

• The school bell rings at 8:40 a.m. All students are expected to be in their homeroom class by 8:45 a.m. 
• At 8:45 a.m, a bell will ring to mark the beginning of instruction. Students arriving after this bell has rung are considered late. Once the opening exercises have started, students and others in the halls must stop where they are and stand for our national anthem. Students arriving after O Canada are asked to go to the office to sign in and get a late slip. For those students who go home for lunch, students must be in their classes no later than 12:25 p.m. After that time they will be marked late. 

Student Absences

• If a student is to be absent from school, parents are asked to call (416) 395-2130 to leave a message with the reason for the absence in the Safe Arrival voicemail box.

Valuables

• All personal items such as money, jewelry and technology are the sole responsibility of the student. We recommend that personal property or large amounts of money not be brought to school. The school cannot be held responsible for these items. 

School Books

• School books lent to a student by the school are the student’s personal responsibility. The student must pay the replacement cost of any damaged or lost books within 2 weeks. 

Skateboards, Roller Blades, Scooters, Bicycles, Shoes with Wheels

• For the safety of all, roller blades are not to be used in the school building or on school property. Skateboards, bicycles, scooters and shoes with wheels are not brought to school at all because they present a storage concern as well.