School+Procedures

The School Act requires that students who exercise the right of access to a school shall:• attend regularly and punctually; • provide themselves with the supplies and materials not furnished by the school and which are considered necessary to their studies;• observe standards approved by the Board with respect to tidiness of person, general deportment, obedience, courtesy and the respect of others; • be diligent in their studies; • conform to the rules of the school and submit to such discipline as would be exercised by a kind, firm and judicious parent; • be accountable to the teachers for their conduct on school premises during school hours and while engaged in authorized school activities conducted in out-of-school hours; and • be accountable to the Principal for their general deportment, at any time that they are under the supervision of the school and members of the teaching staff, including the time spent in travelling between the school and their place of residence. The Education Act states that it is the responsibility of every student to attend regularly and punctually. With this in mind, our System continues with the current attendance practice in all 4 high schools (specific information is available in our main office).• Absences • In the event that a student must be absent from one or more classes, the parent/guardian is to provide verification of the absence(s) by: ? telephoning the school at 791-7240 (preferably by 8:15 a.m.) the morning of the absence(s); ? faxing the school at 949-0814; or? calling 791-7240 after hours and leaving a message on the answering machine. • Note – Students absent from scheduled tests/exams who have their absence verified (in the majority of classes, a written note from a parent/guardian must be provided) will have the opportunity to reschedule the test/exam. • Lates• Students are expected to be in their desks ready to receive instruction prior to the ringing of the bell to begin class. • Late students report directly to class. If no note or phone call provides verification, the late will be recorded as unexcused.• Consequences will be implemented for repetitive lates. • Early Leaves • Students who wish to be excused from the school during the day must obtain an Early Leave Dismissal Slip from the office prior to the class in question and present it to the appropriate teacher. • A student who is ill must report to the office in order for parents to be contacted before the student is allowed to go home. Regina Catholic Schools Attendance Practice Students attending any one of our four high schools must keep in mind the following: 1. Students must attend a minimum of 85% of classes. 15 missed classes – excused or unexcused – in any class results in being dismissed from the class. 2. Students must be punctual for a minimum of 85% of classes. 15 tardy classes – excused or unexcused – in any class results in being dismissed from the class. 3. Absences and tardiness will be carried forward if students transfer to another school in our school division within a semester. 4. Students failing classes or dismissed from classes will not have an option of repeating the classes in semester two of that academic year. 5. Extenuating circumstances – Students who are absent in 15 classes who have special circumstances can apply for an exemption. For absences that are planned this must occur in advance of the event. In unforeseen circumstance, appeals must be applied for within 3 school days of the 15th absence. Regular attendance reports will be e-mailed 3 times per semester and are available from the office upon request.
 * Duties of Students**
 * Attendance Practice**
 * Attendance Reports**