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Viscount Montgomery School we believe
that respect for one another and for school property is the foundation
upon which we all grow and develop as informed, productive and responsible
citizens. We strive to provide a safe learning environment in which each
student has the opportunity to reach his/her potential through creative
and challenging programs.
Key
to our success is the partnership between home and school.
Parent support and input is an integral part of this
success. Regular communication through agenda books, phone
calls, notes and interviews is essential. The Viscount
School Council and Home & School Association are
well-established, active and supportive organizations which
contribute to our school community and help make Viscount a
great school.
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Students
at Viscount have a lot to appreciate. They benefit from a
well-equipped building with excellent facilities, a strong,
caring staff and supportive, active parents. A student with
a positive attitude and committed work ethic will be
successful at our school and will be well prepared to meet
the challenges the future has to offer.
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PARENT
INVOLVEMENT
Parents
are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s
education. Help with homework, signing the agenda book,
contact with the school regarding pertinent information,
etc. are all ways for parents to stay involved.
Parents
can also take part in life at school by volunteering to help
students and teachers on a regular basis.
Viscount
is lucky to have two very active and vibrant parent groups.
The School Council meets the second Monday of each month at
6:30 p.m. and the Home and School Association meets the
fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. as well.
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SCHOOL COUNCIL
Chair:
Vice-Chair:
Treasurer: Ms. Kathy Ripco
Secretary:
Home&School Rep:
Parent Reps:
Student Rep:
Teacher Reps:
Non-Teacher Rep:
Community Rep:
Principal: Mr. Doug Dunford
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HOME AND SCHOOL
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary (acting):
Membership chair:
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CODE OF CONDUCT
We emphasize the establishment of a positive and safe
learning environment in which each student has the right to
an education without disruption and a corresponding
responsibility to not deny this right to any other student.
Parents and staff share the responsibility as a team in
establishing, reinforcing and maintaining adherence to the
Viscount Montgomery School Code of Conduct. The Code of
Conduct is printed separately and at the front of the
student agenda book for easy reference.
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SAFETY ROUTINES
The Code of Conduct and our Arrival Program/Attendance
Check are key componets of our Safety Routines at Viscount.
Other routines must be noted as well.
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a) School
Security
In
the interest of student and staff safety, all entry doors
except the front doors and parking lot doors will remain
locked for the day. Entry from the playground is marked on
the school map.
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b) Visitors
All visitors must report to the office and sign in.
Volunteers must wear an identifcation badge which is
provided at the office.
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c) School
Yard Supervision
Staff supervise the school
yard during morning, noon and afternoon recesses as well as
fifteen minutes before and after regular school hours.
During extreme weather conditions, students will be kept
indoors for recess. The Student Playground Helper Program
has students from grades 5 to 8 helping on the playground at
all recesses.
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d) Lunchroom
All students are welcome to
stay at school for lunch. Students will eat their lunch in
their classroom/advisor room. At the start of each year,
parents complete a lunchroom registration form indicating
their child’s routine. If a student who normally stays
would like to leave school for lunch, a parent note must be
sent indicating permission.
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e) Peanut
and Nut Safety
Viscount Montgomery is a
Peanut/Nut Safe School. We request all parents to not sent
food products which contain peanut/nuts to school.
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f) Emergency
School Closure
Parents are required to
complete an Emergency School Closing Information Sheet for
each of their children attending Viscount. When the school
is closed early due to inclement weather, we will follow
instructions given by parents on this form. In the case of
an emergency evacuation, St. Eugene’s School will be
our safe shelter.
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g) Oral
Medication
f a child requires prescribed
oral medication while at school, parents are required to
complete an “Authorization of Oral Medication”
form. This form must be signed by the doctor who has
prescribed the medication.
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h) Bicycles
Students are welcome to use bikes to travel to and from school.
However, for safety reasons, bikes are to be walked while on school
property. Those bringing this equipment do so at their own risk. The school
is not responsible for any lost or stolen item. Bicycles must be locked
at the bike rack. Rollerblades and skateboards are not permitted.
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i)School
Crossing Guards
The City of Hamilton has
assigned Crossing Guards at several locations in our area.
These locations are:
1. Glenholm
and King
2. Parkdale
and Central
3. Betina
and Lawrence
4. Cochrane
and Montrose
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LOCKERS
Students are assigned lockers for storage of clothing,
books, etc. We request students from grades 4 - 8 use a
combination lock to secure their locker.
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ARRIVAL
AND ATTENDANCE CHECK PROGRAM
Each morning and afternoon a student attendance check
is taken. If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason,
please phone our school secretary or write a note indicating the date(s)
and reason for absence (905-544-5670). If you are unable to contact the
school during regular office hours, call and leave your message on the
voice mail service. If you do not contact us, we mill make every effort
to call you at home or workplace to confirm you child’s absence.
This can be very time consuming and inefficient, so we really appreciate
your efforts in contacting the school first.
Students who arrive late are required
to stop by the office and pick up a late slip before
reporting to class.
If your child must be dismissed early for an appointment, etc. please
contact the school by phone or note and indicate the time of departure.
When picking your child up early, report to the office and we will call
your child to the office. Students leaving are to be signed out in the
book on the office counter.
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VISCOUNT STUDENT AGENDA
BOOKS
Students in Grade 4 to
8 use a Student Agenda Book on a daily basis. The purpose of the book
is to help students stay organized and it is the prime method of communication
between the school and parents. Students purchase the book for $6.00 at
the start of each year.
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Viscount Montgomery School Day2005-
2006
Middle
School
8:45 Entry
8:50
Period 1
9:30 Period
2
10:10 Recess
10:25 Period
3
11:05 Period
4
11:45 Lunch
time
12:45 Entry
12:50 Period
4
1:30
Period
5
2:10 Recess
2:25 Period
6
3:05 Advisor
3:25 Dismissal
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Primary/Junior
School
8:45 Entry
8:50 Block
1
10:10 Recess
10:25 Block
2
11:45 LUNCH
12:05 Lunch
Recess
12:45 Entry
12:40 Block
3
2:10 Recess
2:25 Block
4
3:25 Dismissal
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