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ADMINISTRATION COUNSELLORS WHO TO CONTACT - KILLARNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL
KILLARNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL
                6454 Killarney Street
                Vancouver, B.C. V5S 2X7
                Telephone: (604) 713-8950
                Fax: (604) 713-8949

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday—Friday)

ADMINISTRATION
COUNSELLORS
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STAFF (By Dept)
WHO TO CONTACT
ADMINISTRATION COUNSELLORS WHO TO CONTACT - KILLARNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCHEDULES / CALENDARS                                                FEES & EXPENSES
Quarterly Schedule ....................................... 3         Course Fees ................................................ 14
Bell Schedule—Chart ................................... 4            Field Trips .................................................... 14
Rotations—Chart .......................................... 4         Hardship Policy ........................................... 14
Collaborative Day Schedule—Chart ............. 4                     Yearbook ..................................................... 14
Schedules—Listed ........................................ 5          Fee Chart .................................................... 14
School Closure Dates ................................... 5                                                                                  COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Professional Dates—listed ............................ 5             KILLARNEY GENERAL INFO
Collaborative Dates—listed .......................... 5              Work Experience ......................................... 15
                                                                                                                                            ALCOHOL & DRUGS                                                           MEDICAL SERVICES
Killarney Google Calendar link ..................... 5               Change of Address ...................................... 15            24-hour Info & Referral ............................. 604-660-9382        Bridge Clinic.............................................. 604-709-6540
                                                                     Cafeteria ...................................................... 15    BC Smoker’s Helpline............................1-877-455-2233              (form new immigrants & refugees)
SCHOOL HISTORY                                                       Counselling Dept ......................................... 15          Detox Services.......................................1-866-658-1221       Reach Clinic Multicultural Family Centre
School Map—1st Floor ................................. 6             Field Trips .................................................... 15    South Addictions ....................................... 604-301-3860       1145 Commercial Drive ......................... 604-254-1354
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      UBC Dental School................................... 604-822-2112
School Map—2nd & 3rd Floors..................... 7                   Library / Learning Commons ....................... 15                  EATING DISORDERS                                                            (reduced fees for dental work)
History of the School..................................... 8           Citing Research Resources ...................... 16                  BC Children’s Hospital (Kelly Mental Health Resource                      Travel Clinic .............................................. 604-736-9244
Mission Statement ........................................ 8           Examples of Work Cited ........................... 16                Centre) kellyeatingdisorders.ca ............... 604-875-2084                (travel medicine, advice, vaccinations)
School Objectives ......................................... 8        Lockers ........................................................ 17    Healthy Attitudes Program........................ 604-321-6151
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SAFE HOUSES
20/20 Rule .................................................... 8    Lunch Program ............................................ 17          EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH                                                 Mark’s Place (Safe House) ....................... 604-261-7827
                                                                     Multicultural Liaison Workers ...................... 17                Battered Women’s Support ...................... 604-687-1867              Waldon Street (Safe House) ...................... 64-877-1234
KILLARNEY CODE OF CONDUCT                                            Parent Advisory Council .............................. 17              Family Services (Counselling) .................. 604-731-4951             Aboriginal Safe House .............................. 604-254-5147
                                                                     Sacy ............................................................ 17   Mental Health Emergency ........................ 604-874-7307             Covenant House Shelter .......................... 604-685-7474
Code of Conduct—Info ................................. 9                                                                                    Ministry of Children & Families ................. 604-660-5437            Translink ................................................... 604-953-3333
Code of Conduct—Chart ............................ 10                School Issued Textbooks ............................ 17                Rape Crisis Centre (24 hours) .................. 604-255-6344
                                                                     School Liaison Officer ................................. 17            Suicide Hotline .......................................1-800-784-2433     SEXUALITY INFO, TESTING, SUPPORT
KILLARNEY ATTENDANCE                                                 School Store ................................................ 17       General Distress Line (24 hours) ............. 604-872-3311               AIDS / STD Clinic ..................................... 604-660-6161
                                                                     School Functions / Activities ........................ 18                                                                                        AIDS Vancouver ....................................... 604-893-2201
Attendance / Absences ............................... 11                                                                                    HEALTH                                                                    AIDS Youth Co. ........................................ 604-688-1441
Extended Absences / Lates ........................ 11                Student Parking ........................................... 18         24-hour BC Nurse Line ............................................. 811   VISAD ...................................................... 604-874-2938
Illness / Accidents ....................................... 11       Student Photos & ID Card ........................... 18                Kid’s Help Phone ...................................1-800-668-6868          (Vancouver Incest / Sexual Abuse Centre)
Academic Probation .................................... 12           Translink ...................................................... 18    Police / Fire / Ambulance.......................................... 911   Sex Sense Line......................................... 604-731-7803
                                                                     Weight Room Facilities ................................ 18             Poison Control Centre .............................. 604-682-5050         Sexual Assault .......................................... 604-875-2881
Participation in Grade 12 Activities ............. 12                                                                                       Vancouver After Hours ............................. 604-660-4927
Scholarships ............................................... 12                                                                             South Community Health Office ............... 604-321-6151                YOUTH CLINICS
Academic Dishonesty ................................. 12             ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION                                                                                                                          Broadway Youth Centre ........................... 604-709-5720
                                                                     Marks........................................................... 19    IMMUNIZATION RECORDS                                                       (2455 Fraser Street)
                                                                                                                                            Contact the South Health Office ............... 604-321-6151              East Van Youth Clinic ............................... 604-675-3986
VANCOUVER BOARD OF EDUCATION                                         School Awards ............................................ 19                                                                                     (1669 East Broadway at Commercial)
POLICIES on:                                                                                                                                HOSPITALS                                                                 Knight Street Youth Clinic......................... 604-301-2227
Alcohol & Illegal Drugs ................................ 13          Killarney Student Government .................... 20                   BC Children’s Hospital.............................. 604-875-2345          (6405 Knight Street)
                                                                     Extra-Curricular Activities ............................ 20            BC Women’s Hospital............................... 604-875-2424
Harassment ................................................ 13                                                                              Burnaby General Hospital ........................ 604-434-4211            YOUTH WORKER at your COMMUNITY CENTRE
Vandalism ................................................... 13     First Aid ....................................................... 20   St. Paul’s Hospital..................................... 604-682-2344     Champlain Community Centre ................. 604-718-6566
Violence & Weapons .................................. 13             Community Resources ................................ 20                Mt. St. Joseph’s Hospital .......................... 604-874-1141         Killarney Community Centre..................... 604-718-8212
Hazardous Goods Incidents ....................... 13                                                                                        Vancouver General Hospital..................... 604-875-4111              South Van Neighbourhood House............ 604-324-6212
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Trout Lake Community Centre ................. 604-257-6955
Intruders...................................................... 13                                                                          POLICE & LEGAL SERVICES
Lock Down Procedures ............................... 13                                                                                     Crime Stoppers ......................................... 604-669-TIPS
Smoking ...................................................... 13                                                                           Youth Against Violence .........................1-800-680-4264
                                                                                                                                            VPD Victim Services ................................. 604-717-2737
                                                                                                                                            Legal Services Society ............................. 604-601-6000
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency Procedures .............................. 13
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2020—2021 Killarney School Calendar
                                                                       Specific Provincial Dates & District Closure Days
                                                              School opens                    Tuesday, September 8, 2020
        QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
 QUARTER 1            September 14, 2020 to                   Thanksgiving Day                Monday, October 12, 2020
                       November 17, 2020                      Remembrance Day                 Monday, November 11, 2020
 QUARTER 2            November 18, 2020 to                    Last day before Winter Break    Friday, December 18, 2020
                        February 3, 2021
                                                              Winter Vacation Period          December 21—January 1, 2021
 QUARTER 3             February 4, 2021 to
                         April 23, 2021                       Reopens after Winter            Monday, January 4, 2021
 QUARTER 4               April 27, 2021 to                    Family Day                      Monday, February 15, 2021
                          June 29, 2021
                                                              Last day before Spring Break    Friday, March 12, 2021
                                                              Spring Vacation Period          March 15—19, 2021

     REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE                                    District School Closure         March 22—26, 2021

 Session 1           8:40 am – 10:25 am                       Reopens after Spring            Monday, March 29, 2021

Flex Time A          10:30 am – 11:30 am                      Good Friday                     Friday, April 2, 2021
   Lunch              11:35 am – 12:15 pm                     Easter Monday                   Monday, April 5, 2021
              (Staff-In-school) (Students-at home)            Victoria Day                    Monday, May 24, 2021
Flex Time B            12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
                                                              Closing Day                     Friday, June 30, 2021
 Session 2            1:18 pm – 3:03 pm

                                                                    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS
                                                                             September 25, October 23, November 27,
 COLLABORATIVE DAY SCHEDULE                                                     January 18, February 15, April 26.
Session 1            8:40 am – 10:25 am
Flex Time A          10:30 am – 11:00 am                                        COLLABORATIVE TIME
Collab Time          11:00 am – 11:30 am                                     September 17, October 15, November 20,
                                                                              December 10, January 14, February 10,
  Lunch               11:35 am – 12:15 pm                                      March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10.
              (Staff-In-school) (Students-at home)

Collab Time          12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
                                                                     We highly recommend that you visit these regularly:
Flex Time B          12:45 pm – 1:15 pm
Session 2               1:18 – 3:03 pm                                                  OUR WEBSITE

                                                                        OUR KILLARNEY GOOGLE CALENDAR

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HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL                                                           KILLARNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL OBJECTIVES
                                                                                                       A balanced program of education should help every student to develop:
Killarney Secondary School opened (A and C-wings) in September 1957 to 1,260 students
in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10. The teaching staff of 52 was under the direction of Principal Tom            1.  a mastery of the basic skills in numeracy and literacy
Alsbury. Grade 11’s were added in 1958 and Grade 12’s one year later with the first class              2.  a knowledge and appreciation of the natural sciences, technologies,
of senior students graduating in 1960.                                                                     social sciences, arts, and humanities
                                                                                                       3. an awareness of various forms of communication
In 1957, the area to the south and east of the school was just beginning to be developed               4. the skills necessary for the maintenance of physical and mental well-being
and so the school was surrounded by vacant land. As the area south of 49th Avenue was                  5. self-understanding and a positive feeling of self-worth
developed and grew, so did Killarney. In November 1961, B-wing was completed and                       6. skills, understanding, attitudes and work habits necessary in preparing for and
opened. Some six years later, in December 1967, D-wing was opened which greatly ex-                        selecting vocations and avocations throughout life
panded and improved the Science and Technical Studies facilities.                                      7. an enjoyment of and confidence in imaginative thinking and creative
                                                                                                           expression
Since the completion of the main building in the mid-1960’s, Killarney’s capacity grew with            8. the acceptance of responsibility for one’s own actions and an appreciation of the
the addition of 10 portable classrooms which were replaced in May, 2002 with the opening                   rights of others
of a new west wing consisting of 21 classrooms including a state of the art music lab.                 9. the ability to work cooperatively with others
                                                                                                       10. an appreciation and knowledge of social, cultural, and ethnic groups and their
Killarney has developed pride in its history, traditions, and accomplishments. These as-                   values
pects of life at Killarney have been built around various cornerstones, which are:

                School Motto: “Semper Fidelis” (Always Faithful)
                School Colours: Green and Grey                                                              KILLARNEY RULES
                School Emblem: The Shamrock
                Team Name:      Cougars                                                                      20/20 RULE
                                                                                                             No student may exit the classroom in or during                      HALL
                                                                                                             the first 20 minutes or the last 20 minutes.                        PASS

                           MISSION STATEMENT                                                                 HALL PASSES
                                                                                                             If a student must exit during the allowed time
It is the mission of Killarney Secondary School to provide an environment within which all                   (ie: middle 35 minutes of their class, they must display the one
learners can be successful.                                                                                   uniform hall pass provided for your classroom)

GOALS                                                                                                        CELL PHONES, ELECTRONIC DEVICES,
                                                                                                             iPADS, iPODS, TABLETS, etc…
In keeping with provincial, district and community goals, Killarney Secondary School will                    Teachers may, at their discretion, allow the use of digital devices in
provide an environment which:                                                                                the classroom for education purposes and will instruct students
                                                                                                             regarding the appropriate and responsible use of electronic devices
• attends to the growth of each student’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes.                                  in their classroom. In order to protect the privacy of students and staff
• every student can find a place to contribute to and flourish within.                                       and Killarney Secondary, the use of photographic, voice and video
• is safe and clean.                                                                                         recording devices is not permitted at school or school sponsored
• fosters respect and cooperation.                                                                           events unless authorized by school staff for educational purposes.
                                                                                                             Students are not permitted to possess any digital devices during
• encourages self-esteem from success as an individual learner.                                              classroom exams and provincial exams. Teachers may confiscate
• encourages behaviours expected of a responsible citizen.                                                   devices if students do not abide by the requirements or the classroom
                                                                                                             teacher’s rules.

                                                                                                            NOTE: The school accepts no responsibility for cell phones
                                                                                                                  or electronic devices if they are lost or stolen.

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KILLARNEY SECONDARY SCHOOL                                                                SUSPENSIONS
                                                                                                          In accordance with the School Act, Sec. 85 (2)(ii) and (d), the Board authorizes the Prin-
                      CODE OF CONDUCT                                                                     cipal or designate of any school in the district to suspend a student from attendance at
                                                                                                          school for up to five days.
PURPOSE                                                                                                   Suspensions may be for the following reasons:
Killarney Secondary School strives to maintain a safe, caring, orderly and healthy envi-
ronment. Killarney is a diverse community comprised of students, parents, and staff. The                  •     Because a student is willfully and repeatedly disrespectful to a teacher or to any oth-
Killarney community encourages and supports behaviours expected of responsible citi-                            er employee of the Board carrying out responsibilities approved by the Board.
zens so that everyone can achieve their goals and succeed. We respect ourselves, each
other, our school, and our community.                                                                     •     Because the behaviour of the student breaches the District Code of Conduct or poli-
                                                                                                                cy and/or has a harmful effect on others or the learning environment of the school.
Our Code of Conduct provides guidelines to: (a) promote and encourage purposeful
learning and (b) to meet the safety and security needs of each member of our school
community.                                                                                                •     Because the student has failed to comply with the School Code of Conduct.

Students are expected to meet the behavioural expectations while participating in all                     •     Suspensions over five days are made in consultation with the appropriate Director of
school related activities, in all settings.                                                                     Instruction as per District Policy (http://www.vsb.bc.ca/district-policy/jgd-4-district-
                                                                                                                student-code-conduct-regulation)
EXPECTATIONS
All members of the Killarney community have the right to an environment that is free of
harassment, bullying, intimidation, and violence, either physical or psychological. It is                     Killarney’s GREEN principles for student behaviour in classrooms, halls/
expected that we conduct ourselves with courtesy, consideration, and with respect for all                                  cafeteria, assemblies and off campus include:
member of our school community.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR                                                                                    Goals:             We do our best to succeed and achieve our goals.
When unacceptable behaviour occurs, there will be consequences that are consistent,
fair, and relevant to the unacceptable behaviour.
Examples of unacceptable behaviours include, but are not limited to: interference with the                Respect:           We respect and care for each other, our school, our community and our-
learning of others, acts of violence, illegal acts such as the possession, use or distribution                               selves.
of illicit/restricted substances and/or weapons, and discrimination or harassment in con-
travention of the BC Human Rights Code base on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin,                   Equality:          We value the diversity among Killarney community members. We do not
religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex or sexual orientation.                                          tolerate racism in our school.

CONSEQUENCES                                                                                              Environment:       We are accountable for our actions and take pride in creating a positive
                                                                                                                             environment.
Disciplinary action, wherever possible, is restorative rather than merely punitive. As stu-
dents move through successive grades and become older and more mature, they are
expected to assume increased personal responsibility and self-discipline. The school will                 Nurturing:         We ensure the well being and safety of the Killarney Community.

treat seriously any behaviour that discriminates based on race, colour, ancestry, place of
origin, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, or sexual orientation.              The matrix on the following page was created as part of the School Growth Plan.
Repetitive or severe unacceptable behaviour may result in increased severity of subse-
quent disciplinary action.
The principal or designate has a responsibility to inform other parties of serious breaches
of the code of conduct. These parties may include: staff, parent(s) of student offender(s),
parent(s) of student victim(s), school district officials, police and/or other agencies, as
required by law and/or all parents.

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ALL SETTINGS                           CLASSROOM                              HALLS                        ASSEMBLIES &                              OFF
                                                                                                            CAFETERIA                       PERFORMANCES                           CAMPUS
      GOALS                               We will:                             We will:                           We will:                           We will:                         We will:
                           • Have a positive attitude towards • Honestly complete and              • Make healthy choices               • Apply the messages of            • Represent Killarney

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  We do our best to            learning, working, and                  submit our work             • Purchase vending machine               assemblies to our lives            with pride
 succeed and achieve           achievement                         • Study and review for tests        foods outside of class time                                         • Demonstrate excellent
      our goals.           •   Help each other learn, work and                                                                                                                 citizenship
                                                                   • Ask for help when needed      •   Move through the halls at an
                               succeed                                                                 appropriate pace

    RESPECT                               We will:                             We will:                           We will:                           We will:                         We will:
                           • Be courteous and use                  • Turn off & put away our       • Carry a hall pass if in            • Encourage each other to          • Help our neighbours
We respect and care for        respectful language to everyone         cellphones and all              hallways during class time           listen                             keep a clean, healthy
each other; our school,        in our community                        electronic entertainment    • Only be in the hallways            • Remove our hats                      environment
  our community and        •   Dress in a way that is respectful       devices                                                                                             •   Learn and respect

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                                                                                                       during acceptable times          • Turn off and put away our
       ourselves               of ourselves and others             •   Work cooperatively and          (not during the first and last                                          school and community
                                                                                                                                            cell phones and electronic
                           •   Be responsible for our own              productively with others         20 minutes of class)                entertainment devices              policies and rules
                               property and of others                                              •   Wait patiently in line-ups       •   Show appreciation in
                                                                                                                                            appropriate ways

    EQUALITY                              We will:                             We will:                           We will:                           We will:                         We will:
                           • Treat others the way we want to • Encourage mutual respect            • Use language that respects         • Recognize and show               • Respect diversity
 We value the diversity      be treated                      • Respect differences of                  diverse backgrounds                  appreciation for the efforts

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   among Killarney         • Respect cultural and individual   opinions, learning styles,          • Include new and isolated               of others
 community members             differences                             and needs                       students
                           • Include all community members
                           • Not tolerate racism in our
                               school.

ENVIRONMENT                               We will:                             We will:                           We will:                           We will:                         We will:
                           • Respect property and the              • Come to class prepared,       • Clean up after ourselves           • Be active listeners              • Be considerate of
We are accountable for         school environment                      on time, and ready to       • Report any vandalism               • Participate positively               community

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 our actions and take      • Expect to apologize, repair or            participate                                                                                             expectations
  pride in creating a                                                                              • Demonstrate pride in our
                               replace                             •   Use the agenda planner to
                                                                                                       school
                                                                                                                                                                           •   Strive for a better
 positive environment                                                  record homework and im-                                                                                 community by setting
                           • Use the recycling containers
                               and garbage cans provided               portant dates                                                                                            a good example for
                                                                                                                                                                               Others

  NURTURING                               We will:                             We will:                           We will:                           We will:                         We will:
                           • Follow directions and                 • Listen to instructions        • Watch where we are going           • Enter and exit in an orderly • Obey traffic rules
     We ensure the             emergency procedures                • Be aware of safety rules      • Respect personal space               manner                       • Report bullying,
well-being and safety of   • Keep hands and feet to self               and equipment during                                             • Sit in assigned areas          violence and unsafe
the Killarney community                                                                            • Keep aisles, doorways,
                           • Use all athletic equipment in             activities                      and stairways clear                                                     behaviours
                               appropriate areas                   •   Be aware of emergency

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                                                                                                   •   Report bullying, violence, or
                           •   Leave harmful materials and             procedures and exits            unsafe behaviours
                               objects at home
                           •   Keep our valuables on us or at
                               home
KILLARNEY POLICY AND PROCEDURES                                                                    EXTENDED VACATIONS
                                                                                                   Vancouver Board of Education policy is that the school does not recommend extending
                                                                                                   vacations. Students who take extended vacations do so without the endorsement of the
ATTENDANCE, PUNCTUALITY and ACHIEVEMENT                                                            school. Notification should be provided to the office at least 2 weeks prior. Teachers are
Teachers, counsellors, and administration regularly monitor attendance, punctuality, and           not obligated to provide assignments either before or after or give any make-up tests
achievement. Interims are sent home regularly, and the home is phoned, or the parent is e-         or examinations. Exams or assignments missed may count as zero.
mailed everyday of an absence. It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school office,
grade counsellor and grade administrator of any extended absence from school or if illness         LATES
or a medical appointment is known prior to attending school.                                       Policy
                                                                                                   Students are to be seated in each of their classes with all needed materials by the time the
It is the student’s responsibility to bring a note signed by the parent or guardian to             class bell rings. Teachers will report unexcused tardiness by computer and issue
explain the reason for an absence as outlined below and on our website at killarney-               consequences as they deem appropriate. Continued tardiness will lead to the following
secondary.com.                                                                                     consequences: warning, detention, referral to counselling, home contact, parental inter-
                                                                                                   view, temporary dismissal by administrator, with potential removal from enrolment. Proce-
If a student becomes ill while at school, or has an appointment during school time, it is the      dure will follow the three-stage student referral process:
student’s responsibility to sign out at the office. Parents will be contacted to confirm permis-
sion for leaving school and all sign outs will be recorded by office personnel. It is the stu-     1. Teacher Responsibility
dent’s responsibility to make up any work that is missed. Exceptions to this will be dealt         After three unexcused absences over a short period of time, the teacher makes contact,
with on an individual basis.                                                                       through either an email and/or phone call, with the home and subsequently communicated
                                                                                                   to the counsellor.
Students on partial Killarney timetables are expected to be either in the library, cafeteria or
at home studying when not in a classroom.                                                          If a pattern of lates over a three-week period exists, the teacher contacts the home by inter-
                                                                                                   im report and/or phone call.
Students are expected to arrive to their classes with all necessary materials by the time the
class bell rings for every class. Teachers will report all tardiness and absences.                 2. Counsellor Responsibility
                                                                                                   With further unexplained absences a written referral is made to the counsellor. The coun-
ABSENCES                                                                                           sellor checks attendance records looking for patterns. The counsellor consults with the
Policy                                                                                             student and teacher and implements strategies. The counsellor may choose to meet with
Killarney students are expected to attend all classes and school sponsored activities unless       parents/guardians.
other arrangements have been made between the student and teacher. Apart from those                Continued tardiness, after home contact has been made, results in a formal referral to the
special arrangements the only acceptable reasons for absences are illness and parental             counsellor. An intervention is set up in consultation with counsellor, student and parent. At
requests. Parental requests should be made to a counsellor or an administrator .                   the discretion of the teacher and counsellor chronic offenders will be referred to the admin-
                                                                                                   istration.
A PHONE CALL – Please call the office at 604-713-8950 to advise us if your child is ab-            3. Administration Responsibility
sent for the day. Long term absences due to prolonged sickness or vacation should be               Referral to an administrator may result in a phone call home, or a meeting with the parent/
discussed with the Grade VP and the Counsellor.                                                    guardian and student to discuss appropriate interventions.
PAPER ABSENCE NOTE – as a follow up to the phone call. Please provide a note for                   ILLNESS while at school
your child’s absence. The form is available on our website for you to print at home or a           See First Aid Attendant on duty in main office.
hard copy of the form can be picked up at the office.                                              Parent must be contacted and informed of illness prior to student leaving school grounds.
                                                                                                   MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS – the parent may be called to confirm the appointment. Doc-
Long term illness or reasons for absence must be discussed with the counsellor as arrange-         tor’s notes may be required if the teacher requests to see it.
ments can be made to initiate email communication with the teacher(s) for homework.

DAILY SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST https://ca.thrive.health/covid19/en
                                                                                                   ACCIDENTS / INJURIES while at school
                                                                                                   All accidents / injuries must be reported immediately to the main office so that proper medi-
The Daily Health Assessment checklist has been updated by the BCCDC and the VSB and                cal attention can be administered, and accident forms completed. Accidents that happen
a copy is attached to this message. This updated checklist explains what to do if you an-          during class must be reported to the teacher immediately.
swer “YES” to ONE of the questions included under “Key Symptoms of Illness” (excluding
fever). It also gives further guidance to families if you answered “YES” to two or more of the     PARENT COMMUNICATION
questions under “Key Symptoms of Illness” OR if the student has a fever.                           This computerized phone/e-mail system will be used primarily to advise parents of stu-
                                                                                                   dents’ attendance. It will also be used on occasion to inform parents of upcoming events or
Please review the new checklist, and download a copy to refer to when you do the daily             for important information. PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
health assessment with your child before sending them to school.
                                                                                                   Please ensure that the school has your current demographic information by providing your
                                                                                                   current phone number and e-mail address every year. If there are changes, the office must be
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ACADEMIC PROBATION                                                                                 ACADEMIC HONESTY
Students may be placed on academic probation if a student has demonstrated poor aca-
demic achievement, numerous absences and/or lates. Once on academic probation stu-                 Policy
dents are monitored week to week and are expected to adhere to the terms of their proba-           Killarney Secondary School is committed to excellence in learning which meets the highest
tion. If concerns are not addressed, further interventions may be implemented to support           standards of personal, ethical and moral conduct. Any of the following actions would result
the student.                                                                                       in a breach of this standard
                                                                                                     Submitting another person’s work in part or in whole as their own
                                                                                                     Failure to properly cite an outside source
PARTICIPATION IN GRADE 12 GRAD ACTIVITIES POLICY                                                     Submitting the same assignment more than once
This policy is based on the belief that Killarney students will participate in school leaving        Cheating on tests, exams, quizzes, or any other form of evaluation
activities* only if they have exhibited acceptable behaviour, regular attendance, and if they        Consciously assisting another student to attain marks fraudulently
are within 2 courses of graduation/school leaving as defined by the Ministry of Education.           Improper use of technology such as using cell phones, PDA’s, cameras, internet, head-
Parents of students who do not meet this criterion after the Term 1 report will be notified by          phones, electronic translators, etc. when not authorized.
a letter sent by the Grade 12 Administrator. A parent conference will be set up if neces-
sary. The final decision will be made based on Term 2 marks, attendance and behaviour.             1. Teacher Responsibility
Students may appeal in writing to the Principal if there are extenuating circumstances. *          • Enforce policy consistently. Inform students of consequences.
School leaving activities include but not limited to: Grad Lounge, Dinner/Dance and Com-
                                                                                                   • Work on students’ attitudes towards academic dishonesty. Create an atmosphere
mencement Ceremonies
                                                                                                         where it is not acceptable. Positive peer pressure encouraged.
                                                                                                   •     Minimize the opportunity to cheat.
GRADE 12 VALEDICTORIAN AND SCHOLARSHIPS                                                            •     May assign “0” for work or test. No make-ups!
                                                                                                   •     Report all incidents to administration.
MUST BE APPLIED FOR:                                                                               •     Fill out the Academic Dishonesty form.

Valedictorian Selection Eligibility: Must enroll in a minimum of six eligible courses at           2. Counsellor Responsibility
Killarney during your Gr. 12 year. Eligible courses are the same as Honour Roll.                   • To counsel students around the whole issue of cheating, its meaning and consequenc-
                                                                                                         es (long and short term).
In-School Graduation Scholarships – Academic* - Eligibility: Must be enrolled in                   •     Consult, and sign the Academic Dishonesty form.
and complete at Killarney a minimum of six Gr. 12 level courses and at least four of these
Gr. 12 courses must be academic*. The six grade 12 courses may be taken in any school
year and do not have to be taken during your grade 12 year. (*Academic means courses
                                                                                                   3.   Administration Responsibility may include:
that are approved for university applications)                                                     •     Meeting with the student and going over incident. Refer to counsellor.
                                                                                                   •     A letter home; contact parent / guardian (possible meeting set up)
In-School Graduation Scholarships – Non-Academic* - Must complete a mini-                          •     A consult of the Academic Dishonesty form and record action taken, return a copy to
mum of six Gr. 12 level courses at Killarney. The six courses may be taken in any school                 the counselor and teacher
year and do not have to be taken during your Gr. 12 year.                                          •     Consequences that are in place, and to encourage consistency among all staff.
Scholarship recipients will be students in good standing who consistently follow the
Killarney Code of Conduct. Behavior that contravenes the Killarney “Go Green Con-
                                                                                                       ACADEMIC DISHONESTY CONSEQUENCES
duct Chart” may influence the awarding of scholarships
                                                                                                       On first offence:
TECHNOLOGY USE & POLICY                                                                            •     The student may receive a “0” for that particular work, no alternate assignments will be
Students who wish to have access to technology resources in the school must complete                     given
with their parent/guardian the District Technology Access and Use Agreement form.                  •     The incident will be recorded on the Academic Dishonesty form.
Technology is expected to be used responsibly and ethically.                                       •     The student may not be eligible for Honour Roll recognition for that particular term, as
                                                                                                         well as for reference letters from staff.
                                                                                                   •     If PLAGIARISM has occurred, the teacher will refer the student to take a mandatory
                                                                                                         RESEARCH SKILLS review session with the teacher-librarian. (If the student does not
                                                                                                         attend the session during i-Time, admin. will be informed)

                                                                                                       On second offence:
                                                                                                       In addition to all the first offence consequences:
                                                                                                       The student may not be eligible for School-based scholarships for that academic year.
                                                                                                       The student may be suspended or transferred.
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VANCOUVER BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES                                                                                 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS                                                                            FIRE – At the sound of the alarm:
Students using, under the influence of, or possessing illegal or non-prescribed drugs or             A) WHEN CLASSES ARE IN SESSION, STUDENTS:
alcohol in the school, on the school grounds, or at any school sponsored function are in             • Follow the instructions of the teacher.
violation of Vancouver Board of Education policy. Such students may be transferred to                • Leave the building in an orderly and quiet fashion so that instructions can be heard.
another Vancouver secondary school.                                                                  • Remain in class groups with their teachers.
                                                                                                     • Move well away from the buildings.
HARASSMENT                                                                                           • Are not to re-enter the building until they hear the all clear signal.
The Vancouver Board of Education recognizes that every individual should be treated with
respect and dignity and therefore has the right to be free from harassment in our schools            B)   WHEN CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION (ie: Noon-hour, between periods,
and workplaces. A positive and welcoming work and learning environment protects and                        before and after school, STUDENTS:
promotes the self-esteem, worth, and human rights of every person and supports mutual                •    Leave the building in an orderly fashion through the nearest exit
respect and cooperation among individuals. Any student involved in racial, ethno-cultural,
religious, or sexual harassment in any form will be disciplined.
                                                                                                     •    Move away from the exits and off the driveway so as not to impede the fire trucks and
                                                                                                          other emergency vehicles.
                                                                                                     •    *During drills, non-ambulatory students wait with a designated adult in the closest area
VANDALISM                                                                                                 of refuge.
Vandalism will be dealt with severely. The School Act states: “If property of a School Board
is destroyed, damaged, lost or converted by the intentional or negligent act of a student, the       EARTHQUAKE
student and the student’s parents are jointly and severally liable to the School Board in re-
                                                                                                     A) WHEN CLASSES ARE IN SESSION, STUDENTS:
spect of the act of the student.
                                                                                                     • Immediately DROP AND TAKE COVER under desks or tables.
                                                                                                     • TURN AWAY FROM WINDOWS
VIOLENCE AND WEAPONS                                                                                 • ASSUME CRASH POSITION (on knees, head down, eyes closed tightly, clasped
The Vancouver Board of Education works hard to ensure that schools are safe places for                  hands on back of neck or head covered with book or jacket)
students. Board policy states that violence of any kind will not be tolerated. Any form of
violence or intimidation that threatens the health, safety and welfare of students is not ac-
                                                                                                     • Stay under cover until the shaking stops then COUNT ALOUD to 60 and remain in
                                                                                                        sheltered position.
ceptable. Violence includes verbal, written, or physical threats, bullying, fighting and physi-
cal, emotional, or sexual abuse.                                                                     • BE SILENT AND LISTEN FOR EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Weapons are defined as anything that is used with the intent to hurt or frighten someone.            B)   WHEN CLASSES ARE NOT IN SESSION, (ie: Noon-hour, between periods, before
Students are not permitted to have weapons. Any students found with a weapon, involved                     and after school, STUDENTS must:
in a violent act or soliciting others to commit an act of violence will be disciplined.              •    Immediately DROP AND TAKE COVER under desks or tables.
                                                                                                     •    Move to an interior wall and TURN AWAY FROM WINDOWS, shelving, or heavy ob-
                                                                                                          jects such as lockers that may fall.
INTRUDERS                                                                                            •    ASSUME CRASH POSITION (on knees, head down, eyes closed tightly, clasped
The Vancouver Board of Education policy allows for VBE personnel, VBE elected officials,                  hands on back of neck or head covered with book or jacket)
and VBE students from other schools participating in sanctioned events to be at Killarney.
All other persons who are visiting the school must report to the office. Anyone found on the
                                                                                                     •    Stay under cover until the shaking stops then COUNT ALOUD to 60.
premises who does not have an acceptable reason as listed above is liable to be charged              •    BE SILENT AND LISTEN FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
with trespassing under Section 177 of the School Act.
                                                                                                     LOCK DOWN
SMOKING                                                                                              Lockdowns will be used when there is strong evidence of a dangerous situation and when
No person may smoke in the school buildings, on the school grounds, or at any school                 it is safer to stay in an area that can be secured than to move through the building where
sponsored function. This includes the use of vaporizers.                                             the potential threat may be encountered. Staff and students will be instructed to gather
                                                                                                     into nearby classrooms away from windows and doors, while remaining calm and quiet and
                                                                                                     awaiting instructions. There will be a minimum of two lock down drills a year (Please see
                                                                                                     EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Section for further information)

                                                                                                     SHELTER IN PLACE – Environmental or weather hazard OUTDOORS is impacting
                                                                                                     the school.

                                                                                                     HOLD & SECURE
                                                                                                     When a threat is outside of the school, all outside school doors are locked disallowing any
                                                                                                     entry into the school.

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FEES & EXPENSES                                                                                       1) SCHOOL SUPPLEMENTAL FEES—2020—2021
                                                                                                      Description                         Grade 8        Grade 9        Grade 10            Grade 11              Grade 12
Payment Options                                                                                       Student Fee:                         $30.00         $30.00            $30.00            $30.00                $30.00
                                                                                                                                 Student Fee includes: ID card, leadership, school activities
Online                                                                                                LOCK (if needed)                                    $10.00            $10.00            $10.00                    $10.00
Please register at https://vsb.schoolcashonline.com to access the online payment system.
                                                                                                      PE Strip (optional)                  $30.00         $30.00            $30.00            $30.00                    $30.00
For additional support please call 1-866-961-1803                                                     Pay PE Teacher

Cheques                                                                                               Yearbook (optional)                  $40.00         $40.00            $40.00           $40.00                     $40.00
Please make cheques payable to Killarney Secondary School and record the student’s                    Grad Fee: incl. facility rental, awards/ trophy engraving, 2 tickets, gown rental & cleaning,                     $60.00
name and student number on the back of the cheque. If you have more than one student                  hat/tassel, misc. ceremony costs, décor, photographer & ceremony photo.
attending Killarney Secondary, please make out a separate cheque for each student .                   Dinner / Dance (Grade 12) – meal, security, entertainment – prices vary                                             TBA

COURSE FEES                                                                                          2) COURSE SUPPLEMENTAL FEES—2020—2021
Under the School Act, the Board may charge fees for goods and services:
                                                                                                                            The following fees, if applicable, are to be paid directly to the
• For the purchase or rental of tools, equipment and materials necessary for a student’s
                                                                                                     ART                                                              TECH ED
   participation in a trades program for the purchase or rental of a musical instrument for          Art 8 (Sketchbook)          $10                                  ( * Supplemental cost on individual projects):
   the student’s personal use                                                                        Art 9 (optional enhanced supplies)                      $25      Drating 9-12 *              No fee
                                                                                                     Art 10 (optional enhanced supplies)                     $25      Tech Ed 8 *                 $5
• For paper, writing tools, exercise books, and other school supplies and equipment                  Art 11 (optional enhanced supplies)                     $30      Electronics *               No fee
   intended for students’ personal use;                                                              Art 12 (optional enhanced supplies)                     $30      Tech Ed 9—12 *              No fee
                                                                                                     Art Careers/Advanced/Portfolio                          $35      Jewellry 9—12 *             No fee
• For materials and equipment beyond that which is necessary to meet the required                    AP Art (supplies & exam) $35                                     Woodwork 9/10 *             No fee
   learning outcomes or assessment requirements of an educational program provided by                Graphics 10/11/12 (supplies)                            $25 /    Woodwork 11/12              No fee
   the Board;                                                                                        $30 / $30                                                        Metal 9—12                  No fee
                                                                                                                                                                      Robotics *                  No fee
• For expenses such as transportation, accommodation, meals, entrance fees and                       PHOTOGRAPHY                                                      Auto                        No fee
   equipment rentals for optional trips or special events; and                                       Photography 9 (photo paper)                             $20      (Deposits may be collected for safety glasses/coveralls)
                                                                                                     Photography 10 (photo paper)                            $20
• For a specialty academy (ie: Killarney Mini School)                                                Photography 11 (photo paper)                            $30      SCIENCE
                                                                                                     Photography 12 (photo paper)                            $30      All Science Courses          No fee

HARDSHIP POLICY—KILLARNEY SUBSIDY FORM                                                               DRAMA                                                            PE
                                                                                                     ( * Supplemental cost on individual projects):                   All PE Courses               No fee
Fees are collected by the homeroom teacher and records are maintained by the school                  Drama 8—12                  No fee                               (May charge for optional activities)
accountant. As a reminder, the Vancouver Board of Education will not deny a child access             Drama for Film & TV *       No fee
to a course required for his or her educational program because of financial hardship. Par-                                                                           CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
                                                                                                     ELECTRONIC DATA PUBLISHING…….....No fee                          (Fees may be charged for optional certification
ents and Guardians who would like to request to postpone payment of school fees or re-                                                                                programs ie: SuperHost, FoodSafe, Quantum)
quire course fees to be waived for the current school year, should contact their school Ad-          MATH and IT Courses
ministrator directly at the school or by written letter. A subsidy form may be required for          Networking 11 & 12 (Cybersecurity Comp.)                $25      Home Economics (Foodsafe 1 Certificate)                    $30
                                                                                                     Linux                     $25                                    Tourism 11 & 12
this purpose.                                                                                                                                                          SuperHost, FoodSafe or Quantum                            $50
                                                                                                     MUSIC
                                                                                                     Music 9-12 (Band/Choir) No fee                                   CISCO Networking Program                                   $50
YEARBOOK                                                                                             (Deposits may be collected for uniforms, sheet music, rentals)   (CCNA 1&2—CISCO Networking Certificates)
Each year the school publishes a Yearbook composed and edited by students.                           Choir 8—12 (Sheet Music deposit)                        $10
The purchase of the Yearbook is optional and may be ordered with registration in Septem-             Strings 8—12                No fee                               CISCO Networking Program                                   $30
                                                                                                     Band 8, 9, 10 (Method Book deposit)                     $10      (CCNA 3&4—CISCO Networking Certificates)
ber. Yearbooks will be distributed in June to all students who have paid for a yearbook and
if all outstanding debts have been cleared.                                                          HOME ECONOMICS                                                   PE—(First Aid Certificate) $20
                                                                                                     ( * Supplemental cost on individual projects):
                                                                                                     Home Economics 8            $5                                   REFUNDABLE WORKBOOK DEPOSITS
                                                                                                     Foods 9/10 (better ingredients, labs)                   $35      (Deposits may be charged)
                                                                                                     Foods 11/12 (better ingredients, labs)                  $45
                                                                                                     Culinary Arts 12            $45                                  Accounting                  $30
                                                                                                     TAC 10 / CT 10 *            No fee                               Applications of Math 12/Calculus 12
                                                                                                     Textiles 10—12 *            $20                                    Calculator Deposit        $20
                                                                                                     Fashion Construction 12 * $20                                    Beginner’s Spanish 11 & Spanish 11
                                                                                                     Interpersonal & Family Relationships 1                  No         Workbook Deposit          $16
                                                                                                     fee                                                              ELL—Level 1 Workbook Deposit                               $45
                                                                                                     Human Services              No fee                               ELL—Grammar Workbook Deposit                               $30
                                                                                                     Hospitality & Tourism       No fee                               French 8—12 Workbook Deposit                               $5

                                                                                                                                                                      Optional Field Trips/Activities—Fees may be charged

                                                                                                                                                                                 For any courses not listed, the
                                                                                                                                                                            assumption is NO FEE will be charged.
                                                                                           Page 14                                                                     For all courses there may be a supplemental cost
                                                                                                                                                                                  based on individual projects.
GENERAL INFORMATION                                                                KILLARNEY LIBRARY / LEARNING COMMONS
                                                                                                                                            “A Vibrant Place of Learning”
CHANGE OF ADDRESS                                                                                                                        HOURS: 8:20 am to 4:30 pm
Parents / guardians must notify the Registrar in the Records Office, in the main office,                                            Open before and after school and at break
IMMEDIATELY of any change of guardian, address, email address or telephone numbers,
including cell numbers, work and home telephone numbers.
                                                                                                   Killarney Library’s Learning Commons welcome’s you!
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY:                                                                             It’s a friendly, engaging place to study, read and learn. Come
It is imperative that this information be up to date for the emergency notification                COLLABORATE, CREATE, and SHARE with your peers.
system to function properly.                                                                       Killarney Library has an enticing selection of best-sellers and
                                                                                                   popular non-fiction books. With over 25 000 books, plus online
CAFETERIA                                                                                          DATABASE resources available 24/7 at Killarney’s Library’s
The cafeteria is open for business during mid-morning break and during lunch break.                website http://killarneylibrary.weebly.com/ is a fantastic resource!
Students using the cafeteria are expected to place their litter in either the recycling buckets
                                                                                                                               Please do not bring food or drinks into the library
or in the garbage containers. Students who use the cafeteria for study purposes during
class time are expected to be in possession of a study card and work quietly and diligently                   ********************************************************************************************
on their assignments                                                                               Q: What do I need to BORROW A BOOK?
                                                                                                   Please use your Go Card or Timetable (always keep your Go Card at school)
COUNSELLING DEPARTMENT                                                                             Lost your Student ID Card? Buy a replacement one from the office for $5.00
Killarney’s Counsellors help students deal with life issues such as: resiliency, assertive-
ness, bullying, peer pressure, career and post secondary planning, conflict resolution,
course selection, decision making, drug & alcohol issues, emotions, family relationships           Q: How do I FIND LIBRARY BOOKS?
and responsibilities, friendships and peer relationships, acceptance and diversity, gradua-
tion goals, health, internet safety, learning styles, problem solving, self-esteem, sex educa-     Google: Killarney Secondary Library > go to CATALOGUE > type in title or author
tion, stress management, study skills and strategies, accessing support groups, and                Is your book overdue? Or from another school? (e.g. your former elementary school?)
‘connections to volunteering in the community. We also help parents to understand the              Please return it in the library IN PERSON before signing out another
school curriculum, students' educational strengths, challenges and needs, post-secondary           Q: How do I RENEW LIBRARY BOOKS?
options, and career choices. Each student has their own grade counsellor, but students             Renew your books online: Google: Killarney Secondary Library >Search Catalogue > MY ACCOUNT >
can see any counsellor at any time.                                                                check off the books you want to renew
                                                                                                   If your books are overdue, you must bring your books back to renew in person
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                                                Q: How do I print school work?
Usually done just before lunch from 11:30—11:35 am. Currently not available due to
CoVID. Therefore it is essential that students stay posted on our website and social media                         Student copier located in Library – Study Carol Room
activity to keep informed at all times.
                                                                                                   If the LIBRARY RICOH printer icon isn’t showing on your desktop, RELOAD it: Click the Self- Serve
                                                                                                   Printing icon >click Library Ricoh >click connect > click Yes
FIELD TRIPS (when permitted)
Field trips are an integral component of the educational                environment at Killar-     You need to enter in your STUDENT # in the printer to release your print job
ney. Students will be asked to participate in them                   throughout the school
year. It is important that students know:                                                          > Print cost: 10 cents/page > New students get $3 on their Paper Cut account You may refill your
                                                                                                   account with $1, $2 or $5 Print vouchers (during i-Time only). Exact change only, please
•   Appropriate behaviour is expected while                 on a field trip. All school rules      > Colour copies cost: $1 /page- bring USB stick to teacher-librarian to print
    apply and students who do not follow                 the rules will receive consequences                           (only after school – the due date is too late )
    as they would for misbehaviour                    within school.
                                                                                                   ********************************************************************************************
•   The responsibility is on the                 student to find out what work was missed                                               FOR HELPFUL RESEARCH & STUDY TOOLS:
    while on the field trip, re-             gardless of its length. Any assignments/tests
                                                                                                                                               Google: Killarney Secondary Library
    missed are expected to                be made up unless a different arrangement has
    been made with the                  subject teacher(s).                                             Click: >STUDENTS for helpful tips, online presentation and research tools, how to cite research
                                                                                                                       sources, post-secondary links, and job searching tools, etc.
•   It is a required                courtesy for any field trip to inform other teacher(s) be-
    fore the field trip        date and to have the field trip form signed at least one(1)             Killarney’s two teacher-librarians are here to help support your learning & research, to help you use
                                                                                                                            digital sources, critically and encourage a love for reading
    week prior to the       field trip date. Students who do not meet this requirement may
    be denied the right to attend.                                                                                 Remember: If you don’t like to read, you just haven’t found the right book yet
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KILLARNEY LIBRARY / LEARNING COMMONS                                                                                           KILLARNEY LIBRARY / LEARNING COMMONS

CITING RESEARCH SOURCES                                                                                                                                  Example of Works Cited (APA Format)

Grade 8 and 9’s use the MLA format = Works Cited                                                                                                                          References
Higher level sciences, and psychology classes use APA format = References
     • Always list your RELIABLE research sources (databases, academic sources, books, images, etc.)                           Brain Strain Brings Teen Turmoil. (2003). Current Science, 88(10), 13. Retrieved from
        at the end of all projects: poster, brochure, PowerPoint, Prezi, essay.                                                        http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
     • Always list the DATE and SOURCE UNDER all charts & graphs used in presentations.                                                direct=true&db=mih&AN=8899890&site=ehost-liveDell, R. M., and Rand, D.A.J.
                                                                                                                                       (2015). Understanding emotions. Cambridge, UK: The British Psychological Soci-
                                                                                                                                       ety.
Why do we have to list sources?
    • To prove you used authentic, reliable research sources                                                                   Fredrickson, B. L. (2017, March 7). Cultivating positive emotions to optimize health and
    • To name and credit all your sources                                                                                              well-being.
    • To prevent the appearance of plagiarism                                                                                         Prevention & Treatment, 3, Article 0001a. Retrieved from http://journals.apa.org/
                                                                                                                                       prevention/volume3/pre0030001a.html
DATABASES provide RELIABLE and VETTED sources of information
                                                                                                                               Hilts, P. J. (2016, February 16). In Forecasting Their Emotions, Most People Flunk Out.
   • give you academic, news, magazine, and website links                                                                               New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
   • give you the citation format all ready to go!
   • MLA citations are given at the BOTTOM of: Gale Science, Global Issues in Context, World Book.                             jrubinoff@therecord.com. (2019, May 3). Cambridge high school’s drama fest entry taps
   • MLA and APA sources are on the RIGHT SIDE menu under “cite” for EBSCO databases                                                    deep emotions. Record, The (Kitchener/Cambridge/Waterloo, ON). Retrieved
WEBSITES                                                                                                                                from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
                                                                                                                                        direct=true&db=rch&AN=Q4KRKON2019050354278610&site=ehost-live
  ** WARNING: Due to the unreliability of much information obtained online, many instructors and institutions will not         MARINOS, S. (2018). Exercise YOUR EMOTIONS. Good Health (Australia Edition), 122–
  accept research from anything other than a database **                                                                            125. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
                                                                                                                                    direct=true&db=c9h&AN=132794588&site=ehost-live
1. Make sure websites pass the C.R.A.A.P. test: Is it CURRENT? RELIABLE? Who is the AUTHOR?           Is the author /
   organization an AUTHORITY on the topic? What is the PURPOSE? Ask yourself:                                                  Sparks, S. D. (2018). How Schools Can Help as Teen Brains Mature. Education Week, 38
                     AM I BEING MANIPULATED BY A POLITICAL OR COMMERCIAL ENTITY?                                                        (8), 7. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
2. You must use an online citation creator before listing it: Try easybib.com or bibme.com                                              direct=true&db=f5h&AN
      click: MLA 8 or APA format                                                                                                       =132973144&site=ehost-live
      Choose a source (website, interview, film/online video, etc.)
                                                                                                                               BEFORE YOU HAND IN your sources:
                              Works Cited        (MLA format)
                                                                                                                                   Before you hand this in, did you:
                                                                                                                                   • Websites MUST be put in proper MLA or APA format using bibme.com or easybib.com
                                                                                                                                   • Put all of your sources in Alphabetical (A- Z) order.
                                                                                                                                   • Indent 2nd, 3rd lines (use a hanging indent) > Paragraph > special > hanging
                                                                                                                                   • For MLA, DOUBLE SPACE each source (leave no extra spaces in between sources.
                                                                                                                                   • If you see n.d. = “no date” Find and type in copyright year of website – usually found at
                                                                                                                                       the bottom of the site (online citation machines can’t find website date)

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LOCKERS - CONDITIONS OF USE                                                                                LUNCH PROGRAM (Food4Schools Program 2020)
Lockers are property of Killarney School and are assigned by homeroom to students for                      This is the official form from the Vancouver School Board with regard to the Food4School
use during the school year on the following conditions:                                                    Lunch Program. Food4School Lunch programs are for students who are hungry at school
                                                                                                           and experience food insecurity from home. Started at the beginning of the CoVID lock-
1.    DO NOT SHARE LOCKERS.                                                                                downs in March, this program is different because there are NO FEES collected from
2.    ALWAYS LOCK YOUR VALUABLES.                                                                          families for the Food4School program. Food4School is intended for children who are
3.    DO NOT BRING CELL PHONES TO PE CLASS.                                                                NOT provided with food from home and cannot pay for food at school. Funding is provid-
4.    Heavy duty locks can be purchased from the office for $9.00                                          ed by the Provincial CommunityLINK grant. There is an enrolment cap based on the So-
5.    Students are responsible for the locker that is assigned to them.                                    cial Service Index Data for each school. Once an application is received, it must be ap-
6.    Students MUST NOT use lockers not assigned to them.                                                  proved by the Principal.
7.    The locker may only be used for the storage of books or other                   necessary
      school items.
8.    The locker is to be kept clean and food removed on a                          regular basis.         MULTICULTURAL LIAISON WORKERS
9.    Students are responsible for cleaning and removing all                     material from             The Multicultural Liaison Workers are the home language based cultural bridge of the
      their locker at end of the year.                                                                     Vancouver School board, knowledgeable and active members of their ethnic communi-
10.   No illegal substances, weapons or other prohibit-                     ed or offensive mate-          ties. Services and support are available in the following languages: Chinese (Cantonese
      rial may be placed in school lockers.                                                                and Mandarin), Filipino, Khmer, Korean, Spanish, South Asian (Hindi and Punjabi) and
11.   School officials and/or designates may                          search student lockers at            Vietnamese.
      any time and without prior notice to en-                      sure compliance with the               Multicultural Liaison Workers based at Killarney are:
      conditions of use and other school poli-                   cies and rules.                           Sharmain Kim-Oh - Korean                                604-713-6000 voicemail box 2407
12.   Permission to use the locker may be                     terminated when a student does               Margaret Moo – Chinese                                  604-713-6000 voicemail box 2176
      not comply with the conditions of                    use or school policies or rules or              Fenchie Cajiuat – Filipino                              604-713-6000 voicemail box 2381
      does not conduct good behav-                      iour around their locker.                          Claudia Sandoval – Spanish                              604-713-6000 cell: 778-772-2542
13.   It is the responsibility of all                members of the school community to keep               Please contact the District Reception Placement Centre (DRPC) for further languages –
      our schools safe. If any                    student has reason to believe that any locker            604-713-5999.
      contains anything that                   would threaten the safety of other students,
      staff or any other                    person, that student is expected to immediately
      report the infor-                   mation to a teacher or administrator. The name of
      the student                      making such a report will be kept confidential.                     PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (via Zoom meeting)
14.   Students are                   reminded to use a lock for their belongings during their PE           The Killarney Parent Advisory Council (KPAC) consists of a group of parents and guardi-
      class.                     However, students may not leave a lock on the locker be-                  ans who act in an advisory capacity to the principal. Meetings are held on the 4 th
      yond the                PE class. It is advisable not to bring valuables to PE and stu-              Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the staff cafeteria. They are designed to pro-
      dents are           encouraged to use a heavy-duty school lock. Do not bring your                    mote an exchange of ideas among administration, staff, students, and parents and
      cell phone!                                                                                          guardians relating to school programs and policies. The council executive is elected
      WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR VALUABLES.                                                           each year and any parent or guardian of a student enrolled at Killarney is eligible for
                                                                                                           election. All parents and guardians are welcome at the PAC meetings. Killarney also
•     Report thefts to the office immediately.                                                             has a Killarney Mini School Parents’ Association, and a Killarney Parents’ Music Associ-
•     Theft report must be filled out and filed.                                                           ation. KPAC email: killarneypac@gmail.com
•     Attempting to retrieve stolen items has rarely met any degree of success.
•     It is imperative that students DO NOT bring valuables to school or share lockers.
                                                                                                           SACY
Neither the school nor the Vancouver Board of Education has insurance to cover                             The School Aged Children and Youth Initiative SACY are a harm reduction and preven-
the loss by theft or damage of personal property of students or teachers. Alt-                             tion of substance use program that provides support for youth, families and school. A
hough supervision by staff and the cooperation of students decreases the possi-                            Parent Engagement Worker is available for parents for one on one support, workshops
bility of theft, students are advised to leave valuables at home and to ensure that                        and other resources. Mr. Gerry O’Donnell, Killarney Youth Engagement Worker, can be
personal property left in the school is covered by their own insurance.                                    contacted through email at: gerry.odonnell@vch.ca in his office at Killarney if available.

LOST AND FOUND
All Lost and Found items, excluding small items such as watches and jewelry, delivered                     SCHOOL STORE
to the office will be kept just outside the office. Students should check the table outside                The Cougar Mart is both a convenience store for                         students and
the office on their own to find their belongings. Students are reminded not to keep valua-                 staff and a classroom for Entrepreneur-                            ship 12 students.
bles in their lockers and sharing of combinations and lockers are not encouraged. They                     Entrepreneurship 12 students                               manage and operate the
do so at their own risk. Please report your loss or theft at the office immediately. Fill out              store to provide healthy,                          tasty snacks, school supplies and
the Lost/Stolen Item form in the office. Filling this form does not guarantee anything. We                 more while                                 learning how to run a business. Proceeds
will keep it on file in case the item(s) you lost are either returned or found and given to                from store                         operations are used to help fund school scholarships
                                                                                                           and awards.

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