haahuupayak School - Student Handbook 2006/2007
Communication between Home and School
A definite key to the success of students, parents and teachers of haahuupayak School is found though a meaningful, consistent strategy of home-school communication.
A monthly newsletter is sent out to all families. It contains important announcements and newsworthy events related to our school life. It is also sent out to members of the community who are interested in First Nation Education such as Chief and Council. If you know of anyone whose name should be added to our mailing list, let the principal know.
Various teachers regularly send "homeroom" newsletters home from their classroom. These newsletters serve, as a way for the teachers to inform parents of special events, needs for volunteers or materials, field trips, etc. within individual classrooms. Student work can also be shared with parents and work that the students will be involved in can be described at various times throughout the year.
In addition to three formal reports, teachers and administrators communicate with parents informally (phone calls, notes, interviews, messages in the planning book, and home visits) regarding student progress and behaviour. Parent phone interviews, classroom visits or home visits occur in mid October and mid February.
Teachers are concerned for the well being of each and every student. If as a student, you have a concern or problem, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the teacher involved. If you need additional help, the Principal is there to listen and assist.
Parents are invited to regularly check the PAC notice board, which is located outside the school office. Copies of newsletters, brochures from other organizations and other items of interest to parents will be posted there during the school year.
Parent nights are a bi-monthly feature of our school and an opportunity to have direct or indirect communication with your child’s teacher. PAC meetings are held each month. These are a good way to keep up with current events and a way to make a contribution to your child’s school. Please make every effort to attend these social events.
Volunteers
The Teaching staff at haahuupayak School recognizes that a partnership between the school and home can benefit children, parents and teachers. We welcome those who wish to volunteer. All volunteers must be registered with the school and are subject to a police check. (All teachers and individuals who work on an individual basis with children at haahuupayak School must have a criminal record check completed)
The following obligations are required from all volunteers assisting in the school:
- Volunteers must observe all school policies and regulations
- Volunteers must hold all matters connected with the school in confidence.
- Volunteers should respect the professional role and judgement of teachers and administrators and remember that they are in charge at all times.
- Volunteers should try to meet their commitment to the school, especially if a teacher is depending on help with planned activities.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome at haahuupayak School. However, in order to ensure the safety of everyone at haahuupayak, we must be aware of who is in the building at all times.
Parents are always welcome to visit the school. Before visiting the classroom for any reason, parents are requested to inform the office. This will enable the office to be aware of all visitors in the school. The school reserves the right to restrict classroom visits to anyone presenting a liability concern.
School Pictures
School pictures will be taken early in the school year and all students and parents will be given the opportunity to purchase these pictures. A professional photographer takes individual and class pictures. Parents are required to pay a $10.00 deposit before getting student proof sheets. This is deducted from any subsequent costs.
