Strong Hearts,
bright minds…. Be the best we can.
2017-2018
School Agenda
Heart Lake Secondary School
296 Conestoga Drive
Brampton, Ontario
L6Z 3M1
Tel: (905) 840 – 2328 Fax: (905) 840 – 6289
Website: http://heartlakess.ca
Mr. P. Koehnen, Principal
Mr. R. Armstrong, Vice Principal
Ms. S. Patel, Vice Principal
This agenda belongs to:Name: ______Address: ______City/Town: ______Postal Code: ______Phone Number: ______Student Number: ______f
“Strong hearts, bright minds…be the best we can!”
2017– 2018 School Calendar
Tuesday, September 5 / Grade 9 OrientationWednesday, September 6 / Classes Begin
Wednesday, September 27 / Photo Catch Up Day
Wednesday, September 27 / Grade 8 Parent Night
Thursday, September 28 / Terry Fox Run
Friday, September 22 / Early Release Day 11:05am
Friday, October 6 / Professional Activity Day
Monday, October 9 / Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, October 12 / Early Progress Reports Issued (Semester 1)
Monday, October 16 - 27 / Grad Photos
Wednesday, October 18 / Parent/Teacher Interviews(6:00–8:00pm)
Thursday, October 19 / Post-Secondary Fair (Grade 11 & 12, 8:00am – 12:30pm)
Tuesday, November 1 / Take Our Kids to Work Day (Grade 9)
Tuesday, November 3 / Early Release Day 11:05am
Wednesday, November 7 / End of Semester 1, Term 1
Thursday, November 8 / Beginning of Semester 1, Term 2
Wednesday, November 15 / Midterm Report Cards Issued
Friday, November 17 / Professional Activity Day
Thursday, November 23 / Honours Assembly
Thursday December 7-8 / Drama Play 7:30pm
Monday – Friday December 11 -15 / Art Gallery in the Lib
Friday, December 15 / Principal’s Reception
Monday, December 25 – January 5 / Winter Break
Monday, January 8 / Classes Resume
Wednesday, January 24 – January 1 / Semester 1 Final Exams
Thursday, February 1 / Turn Around Day
Friday, February 2 / Semester 2 Begins
Wednesday, February 6 / Semester 1 Final Report Cards Issued
Friday, February 9 / Professional Activity Day
Friday, February 9 / STAFF BREAKFAST – THE ARTS/DRAMA/PHYS ED
Monday, February 19 / Family Day
Friday February 24 / Principal’s Reception
Friday, March 2 / Early Release Day 11:05am
Thursday, March 8 / Early Progress Reports Issued (Semester 2)
Monday, March 12– March 16 / March Break
Wednesday, March 21 / Parent/Teacher Interviews (6:00–8:00pm)
Friday, March 30 / Good Friday
Monday, April 02 / Easter Monday
Thursday, April 17 / Term 1 ends
Friday, April 18 / Term 2 begins
Tuesday, April 24 / Midterm Report Cards Issued
Friday, April 27 / Early Release Day 11:05 am
Monday, May 21 / Victoria Day
Friday May 25 / Principal’s Reception
Friday, May TBA / Grad Picnic
Friday, June 1 / Prom Night – Royal Ambassador
Wednesday, June 6 / Athletic Banquet
Tuesday, June 20 – June 23 / Semester 2 Final Exams
Wednesday, June 28 / Semester 2 Final Report Cards Issued
Thursday, June 29 / Commencement 11:30am Royal Ambassador
Friday, June 30 / Professional Activity Day
Daily School Schedule
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / FridayPeriod 1 / 8:10 to 9:25 / Course A / Course D / Course A / Course C / Course B
Homeform / 9:25 to 9:30 / Opening exercises attached to Period One daily.
Period 2 / 9:35 to 10:50 / Course B / Course C / Course B / Course D / Course A
Lunch / 10:50 to 11:40
Period 3 / 11:40 to 12:55 / Course C / Course B / Course D / Course A / Course D
Period 4 / 1:00 to 2:15 / Course D / Course A / Course C / Course B / Course C
Heart Lake Secondary School
Floor Plan
PORTABLES
Department Office Locations
Business / Rm. 411 & 412 / Languages / Rm. 109 / Physical Education / Gym HallCo-op / Rm. 113 / Geography / Rm. 408 / Science / Rm. 207
Credit Recovery / Rm. 102 / History / Rm. 408 / Special Education / Rm. 109 A
Drama / Rm. 109 / I.L.C. / Rm. 102 / Support Room / Rm. 303
English / Rm. 109 / Math / Rm. 411 & 412 / Technology / Rm. 411 & 412
Family Studies / Rm. 207 / Music / Rm. 118 / Visual Art / Between Rm. 107 & 108
Student Services
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pmCounsellors
Mr. Finlay
Ms. Lepp
Ms. Spittles
Student Success Teacher
Ms. Spadijer
Secretary: Mrs. Allen
To make a guidance appointment, please see Mrs. Allen in Student Services.
Appointments can be made during lunch and/or after school.
Important Websites and Emergency Phone Numbers
Important Websites
Heart Lake Secondary School ...... http://heartlake.peelschools.org
Online Student Attendance Access ...... https://gweb.peelschools.org/pls/opt/opt.main?IN_SCREEN=parents
Peel District School Board...... http://www.peelschools.org/
EQAO...... http://www.eqao.com/
Ministry of Education ...... http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/
Emergency Phone Numbers
CRISIS – Emergencies dial 9-1-1Crisis Intervention Team ......
Crisis Intervention Team (after 5pm & weekends) ......
Distress Centre Peel ......
Kids Help Phone (24 hours) ......
Peel Crisis Services (24 hours) ......
Phone Friend ......
Telecare Distress Centre ......
SEXUAL ASSAULT / ABUSE
Assaulted Women’s Helpline ......
Children’s Aid Society (CAS) ......
Family Services of Peel ......
Family Transition Place ......
Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel ......
Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel (24 hours) ......
SHELTERS
Interim Place South ......
Interim Place North ......
Peel Youth Village ......
Peel Family Shelter ......
Family Life Resource Centre ......
Wilkinson Road Shelter (single males/females) ...... / (905) 813-2399
(905) 813-2200
(905) 278-7208
1(800) 668-6868
(905) 278-9036
(905) 459-4590
(905) 459-7777
(416) 863-0511
(905) 363-6131
(905) 453-5775
(519) 941-4357
(905) 273-3337
(905) 273-9442
(905) 403-9691
(905) 676-8515
(905) 791-5576
(905) 272-7061
(905) 451-4115
(905) 452-1335
Sports Calendar
Badminton
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Basketball (Spring League)
Baseball (Boys)
Fast Pitch (Girls)
Fitness Training
Flag Football (Girls)
Golf
Hockey (Boys)
Hockey (Girls)
Indoor Cricket (Boys/Girls)
Lacrosse (Boys)
Lacrosse (Girls)
Rugby (Boys)
Rugby (Girls)
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Junior Girls)
Soccer (Senior Girls)
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)
Wrestling
Weightlifting
X-Country
All participants must also have a valid Student Activity Card.
Security in School Changerooms
Changerooms are accessibleto many students throughout the dayand, therefore, valuable items should not bebrought into the changerooms or left unsecured. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the security of their personal items. School staff cannot be responsible for valuable student items left in the changerooms.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Band – Grade Nine
Band – Intermediate
Band - Jazz
Band – Senior Concert
Breakfast Club
Chamber Ensemble
Chess Club (Jan. – Apr.)
Chess Team (Mar. – Apr.)
Computer Club
Cosmos Club (Sept. – Jan.)
Counting on You Literacy & Numeracy
Crime Stoppers
Culture Connection Club
DECA Business Club
Drama Club
Formal Committee
Game Crew
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
Grad Committee
Heart Lake Environmental Action Leaders
(H.E.A.L. Team) / Heart Lake Dance Team
Hurricane Athletic Association
Improv Club
Intramural Sports
Lifeline (Christian Fellowship)
Link Crew
McMaster Science & Engineering Team
Model UN
Newspaper (Hurricane Express)
Page Turners Book Club
Peer Helpers
Prom Committee
Reach for the Top
Robotics Team
Spirit Committee
Squash Club
Student Activity Council (S.A.C.)
Student Announcers
Tech Club
World Issues Club
Writing Club
Yearbook Club (Sept. – Apr.)
Zonta
You must have a valid Student Activity Card for access to and participation in school clubs and organizations.
Heart Lake’s Code of Conduct
Our Commitment – Strong hearts, bright minds…be the best we can.
Heart Lake Secondary School recognizes that students achieve their best when they feel safe, nurtured, welcomed, respected and included. We are committed to providing a healthy learning and working environment to support student success by promoting responsibility, respect, civility, academic excellence and good citizenship. For learning to be successful, schools must be free of negative factors such as bullying, discrimination, intimidation, hateful words and actions as well as physical violence in any form.
At Heart Lake, Character Counts! Some character attributes expected of Heart Lake students and staff are being:
· Caring – showing compassion and kindness towards others.
· Cooperative – working collaboratively with others for a common purpose.
· Honest – being truthful, trustworthy and sincere in your speech and actions.
· Inclusive – treating everyone fairly and equitably.
· Respectful – treating others, yourself and the environment with high regard and value.
· Responsible – being accountable and reliable in your actions and commitments.
We believe that parents, the school and community must all work together to help students learn to become responsible members of society, being sensitive to the diversity, cultural and special needs of individual students. We must clearly demonstrate respect for social justice and human rights, and promote the values needed to develop responsible members of a democratic society.
Our Code of Conduct
The Heart Lake Secondary School Code of Conduct applies to all members of the school community including students, parents, guardians, volunteers, visitors and school staff, whether they are on school property, on school buses, at school-authorized events or activities, or in any other situation that may impact the school climate.
All members of the school community have a responsibility to respect and honour the school Code of Conduct, to demonstrate age and developmentally appropriate social behaviour and to take responsibility for their own actions.
Our Responsibilities
All members of the school community are expected to:
· demonstrate honesty and integrity.
· treat one another with dignity, respect and fairness, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnicity, creed, citizenship, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, socioeconomic status, or any other attribute.
· take appropriate action to help those in need, seeking assistance to resolve conflict constructively and respectfully.
· show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others.
· respect that Heart Lake Secondary School is a “scent free” building.
Parent and guardian responsibilities include:
· taking an active role in their son/daughter's education by ensuring that he/she is prepared for learning, including punctual and regular attendance, promptly reporting authorized absences and late arrivals, and communicating regularly with the school.
· reviewing the school Code of Conduct with their son/daughter and helping him/her follow school rules.
· helping their child understand that it is not appropriate to tease or bully others.
· monitoring their teen’s Internet use and taking responsibility for his/her behaviour when accessing electronic resources from home.
Student responsibilities include:
· demonstrating a commitment to learning through punctual and regular attendance, being prepared and ready to learn, including not loitering in the halls and respecting other students’ right to a quiet learning environment.
· submitting assignments on time, writing final assessments, practising honesty and integrity including, but not limited to, not participating in or encouraging plagiarism, misrepresentation of original work, use of unauthorized aids, theft of evaluation instruments, or false representation of identity.
· following school rules and taking responsibility for his/her own actions.
· following the school’s Technology Policy at all times.
· showing proper care and regard for school and community property including not causing graffiti.
Student responsibilities, continued…
· only visiting other schools for school-related and authorized activities.
· keeping the assigned locker clean and free from damage.
· consuming food and beverages outside of the classrooms, library, or the gymnasium.
· placing all garbage and recycling in the appropriate containers.
· Skateboarding/hoverboarding off school property.
· supporting and maintaining peaceful and safe interaction with others, and the operation of the school
· cooperating with all staff at Heart Lake, including administration, teaching and support staff.
Cooperating with staff in the classroom includes:
· being on time for class with the required materials
· sitting and completing all assigned work
· participating in class activities
· communicating with the teacher and other students in a respectful manner
Cooperating with staff outside the classroom includes:
· identifying self when asked to do so by a staff member and show a Student Activity Card for admission to all school events and having a School ID card for the use of the school library and school computers.
· following staff members’ direction to ensure a safe school environment in the hallways, cafeteria, washrooms and other
common areas inside and outside the school building.
Staff responsibilities include:
· helping students achieve to the best of their ability, developing self-worth, and being responsible citizens.
· maintaining order in the school and holding everyone to the highest standard of respectful and responsible behavior.
· communicating regularly and meaningfully with parents/guardians.
· establishing a range of clear, fair and developmentally appropriate interventions, supports, direct skill instruction and consequences for unacceptable behaviour including but not limited to homophobia, gender-based violence, sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual behavior.
· responding to and reporting behaviours which may have a negative impact on school climate.
Progressive Discipline
Heart Lake Secondary School encourages, supports and recognizes acceptable behaviour in our students through a variety of positive practices. Progressive discipline is an approach that makes use of a continuum of interventions, supports and consequences, building upon strategies that promote positive behaviours.
We encourage students to take responsibility for their behaviour and to accept the consequences of their actions. A progressive discipline approach will be used to deal with inappropriate behaviour. This may include: oral reminders, review of expectations, contact with parent(s)/guardian(s), written reflection, volunteer services to the school community, conflict mediation and resolution, peer mentoring, and/or referral for support services.