The document provides an overview of information for students at SDCI high school. It introduces the administration team and support staff. It outlines highlights of the school code of behaviour including expectations around buses, cafeteria, computers, halls, parking lots, classrooms, personal appearance, prohibited items, and personal electronic devices. It also discusses dances, locks and lockers, the assessment policy, academic integrity, and attendance policies. The document aims to welcome students and inform them of key school policies and procedures.

1. Welcome to SDCI!

2. Agenda
1. Admin Team and 5. Locks, Lockers &
Support Staff Changerooms
2. Highlights of the 6. Assessment Policy
School Code of 7. Academic Integrity
Behaviour 8. Attendance
3. Dances
4. Extra Curricular

3. Greetings from the SDCI Admin Team!
Mrs. L. Grant Mr. M. Macdonald Mr. G. Woodburn
(VP, M-Z) (Principal) (VP, A-L)

4. School Support Staff
 Secretarial Staff
 Educational Assistants
 Social Worker
 Psychologist
 Computer Technician
 Custodial Staff
 School Nurse
 Community Resource Office

5. School Code of Behaviour (1 of 7)
Students are expected to be aware of and follow
the school code of conduct. This code of
conduct is available in the main office, on the
school’s website, and in the SDCI planner
 Your behaviour is your responsibility
 Ask a teacher or office staff if you have a question

6. School Code of Behaviour (2 of 7)
 Busses – privilege
 Cafeteria – food and drinks permitted in the cafeteria and atrium
only
 Computers – privilege, forms to office by Sept 7
 Halls – during lunch may NOT be in in academic hallways
 Parking Lot – Gr. 9 students may not be in the parking lot or
smoking area during the school day (Students may park in the
student lot behind the school – front parking lot is for staff.
Students may not loiter in or near parked cars during the school
day)

7. School Code of Behaviour (3 of 7)
 Classroom – food and drinks are not permitted
in classrooms; no water in computer labs
 Personal Conflict – bullying or harassment,
either directly or electronically (e.g. internet or
texting, at school or at home) will not be
tolerated at SDCI

8. School Code of Behaviour (4 of 7)
Personal Appearance & Behaviour
 micro shorts or skirts, plunging necklines, bare midriffs or
backs are prohibited;
 Undergarments should not be exposed.
 Hats & head wear are not permitted in the auditorium or
office
 Back packs are not permitted in the servery and some
program areas
 Inappropriate public displays of affection are not permitted

9. School Code of Behaviour (5 of 7)
 Prohibited Items – all weapons (including
replicas), all explosive materials, illicit drugs or
alcohol, walkie-talkies, laser light pens, water
toys, poker chips
 Restricted Items – roller blades, skateboards,
and roller shoes are not to be used on school
property, including the parking lot, during the
school day. Students may not use hacky sacks
inside school.

10. School Code of Behaviour (6 of 7)
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)
 PEDs may only be used in class with the teacher’s
permission
 PEDs are allowed in the hallways between classes and
in the cafeteria during non-instructional time
 PEDs are NOT permitted in the library
Respect
 Students must stop and identify themselves when asked
to do so by school staff (e.g. teachers, administrators,
secretaries, custodians, cafeteria staff, etc.).
 Students must follow the directions of school staff

11. School Code of Behaviour (7 of 7)
Smoking
 DON’T SMOKE!
 Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) and chewing
tobacco are not permitted on school property
 Possession of illegal cigarettes is not permitted
 Smoking is limited to the designated smoking area
 Smoking is not a legitimate excuse for being late or
leaving class

12. Dances

13. Dances (1 of 3)
• Dances begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m.
• Students must provide their own transportation to
and from dances
• Students must pay their student fees to be admitted
to dances
• Students must present a student card at each dance.
SDCI reserves the right to deny students entrance to
the dance if they do not present a student card.
• Students will have their bags and person searched by
SDCI staff, police, and/or security guards

14. Dances (2 of 3)
• Students will NOT be allowed to bring water or other
liquids into dances
• Students not permitted to bring glow sticks or wear
masks or face paint at school dances
• Students who come to dances having consumed
ANY amount of alcohol or drugs will have their
parents called to pick them up and will be suspended
for a minimum of three days.
• Students suspended at any dance will have regular
dance privileges revoked for 1 calendar year.
• Students who leave dances will not be re-admitted
• Students will not have access to their lockers during
school dances; a coat check will be provided

15. Dances (3 of 3)
 A limited number of guest tickets will be available for
each dance. To be admitted to dances, guests must
present photo ID, must be accompanied by their
sponsoring student, and must have submitted a
signed form from their own school administration
(available on the school website and from the office).
Administration reserves the right to deny any guest
access to school dances.
 Students are not admitted to dances after 8:00 p.m.
unless they have prior approval from a VP and have
bought a ticket in advance.

16. Extra Curricular
 Student Council
 Athletics
 Clubs

17. Locks, Lockers & Changerooms
 All locks must be purchased from the school ($7)
 Do not bring valuables to school.
 Do not leave valuables in the change rooms
 School is not responsible for lost or stolen property
 Students are responsible for damages, repairs or
extensive cleaning required to their lockers. Any
damage or vandalism to lockers should be
communicated to the office immediately.
 Lockers are school property

18. Assessment Policy

19. Assessment Policy
• The current SDCI Assessment, Evaluation and
Reporting Policy applies to all courses taught at the
school and is based on “Growing Success; Assessment,
Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, First Edition,
Covering Grades 1 to 12, 2010” document and the
TVDSB Assessment and Evaluation Policy
• Refer to SDCI planner & course outlines.

20. Major Assignments
 Mark deductions may apply for late or missed
assignments.
 Refer to the course outline for EACH of your
courses for details.

21. Academic Integrity

22. Academic Integrity (1 of 2)
• Plagiarism is intentionally or unintentionally
using another person's words or ideas and
presenting them as your own
• Cheating on a test includes using notes or
electronic devices to bring course information
into the test without permission or copying
another student’s work.
• Plagiarism and cheating on tests are serious
offences and may result in the following:

23. Academic Integrity (2 of 2)
• Redoing part/all of the assignment
• Completing an alternate assignment
• Loss of marks
• A mark of zero
• Suspension

24. Attendance

25. Attendance & Lates (1 of 4)
• The key to academic success is good attendance
• If a student is going to be absent, his or her parent
should call the office at 519-245-2680 before 8:15 a.m.
Alternatively, the student can bring a note to the
attendance office explaining his or her absence.
• If a student leaves the school during the day, he or she
MUST sign out at the attendance office

26. Attendance & Lates (2 of 4)
• 5 period absences – teachers may contact home
• 10 period absences – teachers must contact home and
inform vice-principal. Student has lost the privilege
of participating in any extra-curricular activities
(e.g. teams, clubs, dances, prom, and field trips)
• 15 period absences – teacher contacts vice-principal

27. Attendance & Lates (3 of 4)
• Doors shut at the sound of the 2nd bell
• No student should be admitted to class after the 2nd bell
without admit/late slip
• Students late within first 5 minutes are to get a late slip
from hallway teacher at Community Entrance (1st floor)
or outside room 232 (Periods 1, 2, &4)
• Students late more than 5 minutes, or during period 3,
should go to the attendance office for a late slip

28. Attendance & Lates (4 of 4)
• 5 Lates – teacher to contact home
• 10 Lates – teacher to refer student to vice-principal
who will assign appropriate consequences
• 15 Lates – teacher to refer to student to vice-principal
to complete an attendance contract. Student has lost
the privilege of participating in any extra-curricular
activities (e.g. teams, clubs, dances, prom, field
trips, etc.)
• 20 Lates – Teacher to refer student to the vice-principal
• Hall Passes – if a student is in the hall without a hall
pass or an admit slip, the student is to be directed to the
office

29. Let’s Make It a Great Year!