haahuupayak School - Student Handbook 2006/2007

School Supplies

Parents will be given a student supplies list at the beginning of the school year.

Textbooks

Textbooks are supplied for all classes. Teachers will distribute the textbooks and students are responsible for books issued to them. Note: Damaged and lost textbooks must be paid for by the parent/guardian.

Additional Expenses

At various times during the year students may be asked to pay for certain extras which are not included in the school fees. Extra-curricular events sometimes mean costs are passed along to students. If there are any concerns or questions regarding these costs, we encourage parents to discuss the matter with the teacher.

P.E. Clothing

It is suggested that all students in grades 3-6 have the following clothes for physical education classes:

• clean running shoes with non-marking soles
• a suitable T-shirt
• modest shorts
• socks

Please label all clothing.
Students in K-2 are required to have non marking running shoes for participation in gym activities.

Gym Facilities

Students will visit the gym for physical education classes on a regular basis and for various sporting activities and community functions. Student access to the gym will not allowed unless supervised by a teacher.

Computer Usage

Each classroom has computer access to be used as a learning centre available to each student on a regular basis.

Students have access to the Internet on a supervised basis for school related projects.

Internet use is dependent on a signed parent release form on file.

Computers in classrooms are available to all students to participate in the Successmaker Program.

Library

Students have regular access to the haahuupayak school library. Students can check out books and use them in our school.

Students and Community members may borrow books and resource materials from the haahuupayak School Library with permission from the school librarian.

Lost and Found

Lost articles of clothing are kept in the Lost and Found Box located school health room. It is imperative that each student takes responsibility for his/her belongings. The Lost and Found items are removed from the school and donated to local charity after being displayed in the hallway.

It is important to label clearly, with both surname and first name, all of your child’s clothing. Sew-on Cloth tags are the most effective. Hundreds of pieces of clothing are found and remain unclaimed each term.

Telephone

All students must have permission from their teacher before proceeding to use the office phone.

Parents who would like to contact a teacher or student during school hours are asked to leave a message with the secretary or on the answering machine. The school staff will in turn transfer the message to the student, and if necessary the teacher will return the phone call. Students and teachers are normally not available during school hours to receive phone calls.