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2019-2020 Bassano School Student Handbook Respectful, Responsible, Involved
Introduction
1
Box 60
240 6th Avenue
Bassano, Alta.
T0J 0B0
Telephone: (403) 641-3577
Fax: (403) 641-4158
Web Page: www.bassanoschool.ca
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Principal: ! Mr. Scott Koller
scott.koller@grasslands.ab.ca
Vice-Principal: Ms. Brita Goldie
brita.goldie@grasslands.ab.caSection 1
Introduction Values - We value:
ENGAGED THINKERS WHO:
Grasslands School Division • Know how to learn: to gain knowledge, understanding or skills
through experience, study, and interaction with others
• Think critically: conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate
to construct knowledge
• Identify and solve complex problems
• Apply multiple literacies: reading, writing, mathematics, technology, languages,
media and personal finance
ETHICAL CITIZENS WHO:
• Demonstrate global and cultural understanding, considering the economy
and sustainable development
• Demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively
Vision - A community of learners with others.
dedicated to student success • Manage information: access, interpret, evaluate and use information effectively,
efficiently, and ethically.
Mission - To provide educational ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNERS WHO:
opportunities that develops the • Identify and apply career and life skills through personal growth and well-being.
competencies of our students to enable • Innovate: create, generate, and apply new ideas or concepts
them to be engaged thinkers and ethical • Create opportunities through play, imagination, reflection, negotiation,
and competition
citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit.
2Section 2
Letters from the don’t be afraid to say hi in the halls or visit me in the office.
Once again, I hope that everyone has a great year and I look
forward to sharing in your triumphs and supporting you in
School Admin defeats.
Sincerely,
Respectful, Responsible, Involved
Mr. Scott Koller, Principal"
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to Bassano School. The staff and I appreciate the
opportunity to share your child’s education experience with you. Hi!
My Name is Scott Koller, I would like to thank all of the staff and
It is with so much excitement that I write this introduction. I am
students for welcoming me into this community, and I can’t wait
thrilled to join the Bassano School family and work with such a
to meet you and your family. I am looking forward to a
great team. I am coming to Bassano after working in Northern
wonderful year of inquiry and learning.
Alberta for the last eight years and am happy to move back
south and be closer to my family and see the prairie sky every
day.
I know that change is always a little scary, but with change also
comes an opportunity for renewal and rejuvenation. Hopefully, All my experience has been in K-12 schools and I can’t wait to
we are all ready to start a new school year filled with some continue this because there is a magic when you can have role
exciting new challenges and outstanding opportunities. Please models from all grades in the same building. I look forward to"
3seeing the junior and senior high students demonstrate
kindness and leadership for the elementary students and the
elementary students grow and learn from that. My favourite day
is always graduation when every K-11 students can look at the
graduating class and know that their hard work leads to such an
important moment.
I am an avid reader and am looking forward to learning about
each student’s favourite books and sharing my love of books. I
truly believe that everyone loves to read, they just might not
have found the right book yet.
I know that having a new Vice-Principal can create both anxiety
and excitement but I want you to know that my door is always
open and I will work hard to get to know each and every person
in the school community.
I am bursting with excitement about the upcoming school year
and look forward to meeting each and every one of you!
Sincerely,
Ms. Brita Goldie, Vice Principal
4Section 3
Staff List Grade 5/6: Mrs. Jennifer Follis
Grade 6: Mrs. Della Armstrong
Elementary Music Ed:
Elementary Arts Ed:
Office Staff! ! ! !
Principal: Mr. Scott Koller Student Support Services
Vice-Principal:"Ms. Brita Goldie Mrs. Anna Petley-Jones
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Christine Lewis
Librarian: Mrs. Laurie Lunseth Caretakers:
Mrs. Sandra Oostlander
Elementary Teaching Staff Mrs. Angelina Salinas
Kindergarten: Mrs. Jennifer Ballance Mrs. Beverly Depeno
Grade 1: Mrs. Jennifer Schmidt
Grade 2: Mrs. Cindy Harris Junior/Senior Teaching Staff"
Grade 3: Mrs. Tammy Miller Math 8 and 9, Jr Science, PLS: Mr. Daryl Singular
Grade 4: Ms. Jeneen Armstrong Jr ELA and Math 7: Mrs. Shawna Singular
5HS English: Mrs. Anna Petley-Jones Siksika Liaison
HS Math, PLS: Mr. Steven Muir Ms. Chasity Daniels
HS Biology, Chemistry, Health, Leadership, Science 10,
Social 9-12, Leadership, French: Mrs. Jennifer Hodgson High School Completion Facilitator:
Computer Technology, Info Pro, Photography: Mrs. Janice Mrs. Allison Arsenault
Schaffer
Videography and Audio Engineering:
Teacher Assistants
Junior/Senior Physical Education: Mr. Nathan Hodgson
Mrs. Debbie Woods
CTS Trailer:
Mrs. Irene Henry
Junior High Art, Animation: Mrs. Jennifer Follis
Mrs. Carrie Lassiter
Senior High Art: Mrs. Tammy Miller
Mrs. Laura Luft
Jr/Sr Program and Career Counseling: Mrs. Janice Schaffer
Mrs. Amanda Barron
Work Experience: Mr. Nathan Hodgson
K-12 Personal Counseling:
Ms. Veronica Van Horne
! ! !
6Section 4
Calendar December 2
9
Prof. learning day - No School
Sports Photos
23-31 Christmas Break
January 1-3 Christmas Break
6 Classes resume for students
31 Semester 2 begins
Important Dates
February 3 District Inservice Day - No School
August 26 Staff Return 6-7 Grad Pictures
30 Holiday 17 Family Day
18-21 Family Week - No School
Sept 2 Labour Day Holiday
3 Classes start March 9 Interschool PLC - No School
23 School-based PD - No School
The week of 30th - Missoula
April 10-17 Easter Break
October 8 School Pictures 20 Classes resume for students
11 Lieu Day - No School
14 Thanksgiving Day May 15 School-based PLC - No School
18 Victoria Day
November 4 District Inservice Day - No School
5 Picture Retakes/ Class Pictures June 26 Last day of school
11 Remembrance Day
12 Lieu Day - No School
7Section 5
Websites www.the1brooks.com
Brooks radio website, provides up-to-the-minute road, weather
and school reports
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
www.bassanoschool.ca
See Calendar of Events for updates on upcoming events such
as awards nights, exam dates, report cards, etc
www.grasslands.ab.ca
for bus route information and school status reports pertaining to
weather, etc
www.q1057.ca
Brooks radio website, provides up-to-the-minute road, weather,
and school reports
8ection 6
Class Times Supervision
Junior High
8:15 AM 8:25 AM
Transition 8:25 AM 8:30 AM
Instructional 1 8:30 AM 9:08 AM
Elementary
Break 9:08 AM 9:11 AM
Supervision 8:15 AM 8:25 AM
Instructional 2 9:11 AM 9:49 AM
Transition 8:25 AM 8:30 AM
Break 9:49 AM 9:54 AM
Instructional 1 8:30 AM 9:11 AM
Instructional 3 9:54 AM 10:32 AM
Instructional 2 9:11 AM 9:49 AM
Break 10:32 AM 10:35 AM
Recess 9:49 AM 10:04 AM
Instructional 4 10:35 AM 11:13 AM
Readers Workshop 10:04 AM 10:35 AM
Break 11:13 AM 11:18 AM
Instructional 4 10:35 AM 11:18 AM
Instructional 5 11:18 AM 11:56 AM
Instructional 5 11:18 AM 11:56 AM
Lunch 11:56 AM 12:45:00 PM
Lunch 11:56 AM 12:11:00 PM
Instructional 6 12:45 PM 1:23 PM
Lunch Reccess 12:11 PM 12:45:00 PM
Break 1:23 PM 1:28 PM
Instructional 6 12:45 PM 1:26 PM
RRI 1:28 PM 1:53 PM
RRI 1:26 PM 1:41 PM
Break 1:53 PM 1:56 PM
Recess 1:41 PM 1:56 PM
Instructional 7 1:56 PM 2:34 PM
Instructional 7 1:56 PM 2:37 PM
Break 2:34 PM 2:37 PM
Instructional 8 2:37 PM 3:15 PM
Instructional 8 2:37 PM 3:15 PM
9Senior High
Supervision 8:15 AM 8:25 AM
Transition 8:25 AM 8:30 AM
Instructional 1a 8:30 AM 9:08 AM
Break 9:08 AM 9:11 AM
Instructional 1b 9:11 AM 9:49 AM
Break 9:49 AM 9:54 AM
Instructional 2a 9:54 AM 10:32 AM
Break 10:32 AM 10:35 AM
Instructional 2b 10:35 AM 11:13 AM
Break 11:13 AM 11:18 AM
Instructional 3a 11:18 AM 11:56 AM
Lunch 11:56 AM 12:45:00 PM
Instructional 3b 12:45 PM 1:23 PM
Break 1:23 PM 1:28 PM
RRI 1:28 PM 1:53 PM
Break 1:53 PM 1:56 PM
Instructional 4a 1:56 PM 2:34 PM
Break 2:34 PM 2:37 PM
Instructional 4b 2:37 PM 3:15 PM
103 Year Plan
2
Goal 1: An excellent start to
learning
Goal 2: Success for every
student
Goal 3: Quality teaching
and school leadership
Goal 4: Engaged and
effective governanceSection 1
3 Year Plan EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Summary There are four levels of expectations set for children and youth
in schools in Alberta Schools. Expectations are set at the
provincial level in law, the Division level in Board of Education
policy, the school level by the administration in consultation with
the staff, and the classroom level set by the teacher.
Goals Expectations at all levels carry the weight of law.
Goal 1: An excellent start to learning
Level One: Provincial (School Act: Sections 12 and 45)
Goal 2: Success for every student
Students – Section 12
Goal 3: Quality teaching and school leadership
A student shall conduct himself or herself so as to reasonably
Goal 4: Engaged and effective governance
comply with the following code of conduct:
a)" be diligent in pursuing the student’s studies;
b)" attend school regularly and punctually;
c)" cooperate fully with everyone authorized by the board to
provide education programs and other services;
d)" comply with the rules of the school;
12e)" account to the student’s teachers for the student’s Level Three – School
conduct;
In Bassano School, it is expected that all students will
f)" respect the rights of others. demonstrate
Responsibility to Students – Section 45(8) 1)" Respect for and consideration of the rights, property and
feelings of others.
(8) A board shall ensure that each student enrolled in a school
operated by the board is provided with a safe and caring Examples:
environment that fosters and maintains respectful and
responsible behaviours. • the right to safety of others must be respected
• movements in hallways must be purposeful and orderly
Level Two: Division Grasslands Regional #6, Policy 9.8.1 • requests of persons in authority must be responded to in a
polite and positive manner
Discipline/Attendance
Bassano School aims to maintain a safe, caring, and inclusive • interactions with other people must demonstrate sensitivity
and caring
learning environment that effectively accommodates and
inspires all students. The purpose of discipline is to develop a • students will be held responsible for the repair or replacement
student’s self control in the learning environment and to of school property that has been intentionally damaged or
maintain school conditions which contribute to effective stolen. The Bassano School Student Council will assume the
learning. As such, disciplinary measures will not include verbal, associated costs if those responsible are not identified.
emotional, or physical abuse.
1)" Behaviours that convey a positive and healthy life style.
Students who attend school regularly have a greater
opportunity to benefit from the school program. Regular Examples:
attendance is, therefore, a requirement for all courses at all
• to abstain from involvement with alcohol/drugs during the
grade levels.
school day and at all school functions, including all
13extracurricular activities, field trips, and school-sanctioned • Repeated negative behaviours
travel
• to wear attire that is appropriate for a k-12 school (clothing
Level Four – Classroom
cannot promote alcohol/drug use, display sexist connotation,
or be provocative in nature) Teachers establish and enforce expectations for student
performance and behaviour in each of their classes. Since
• cell phones may only be used for instructional purposes at
teachers are individuals, students can expect that expectations
the discretion of the individual teacher during school hours
will vary slightly from class to class. Students must conform to
• bandannas or other associated gang symbols are not allowed individual teachers’ expectations toward matters such as
at school punctuality, food in class, and the interpretation of assignment
deadlines. Expectations set by classroom teachers have the
• to use appropriate language (not offensive to others) support of administrators and the Board of Education.
• to use appropriate physical conduct (not offensive or
dangerous to others)
• to be respectful, responsible and involved
Although most behaviour issues will be dealt with in
collaboration with students and parents, the following offences
will receive out of school suspensions and possible involvement
with our Disciplinary Committee:
• Use, possession or sale of alcohol or drugs
• Involvement in violent activity
• Uttering of threats
14School
Procedures
3
Everything we do revolves
around - Being respectful -
Being responsible - Being
InvolvedSection 1
Student Attendance (2)" Excused for an acceptable reason, by
" (a)" a parent for
• illness
• medical/dental appointment
Coming to School
• court appointment
• family holiday beyond five days with prior consultation
Attendance at school is a key variable for student success.
with the principal
Bassano School recognizes that regular student attendance
provides the best opportunity for meaningful learning. • compassion
There are three distinct components to student attendance that " (b)" teachers for
are addressed by the staff at Bassano. They are absenteeism,
lateness, and skipping. Expectations around each component • suspension from school/class
are set below. It is each student's responsibility to adhere to • work experience
these expectations.
• extra-curricular activity
There are conditions deemed acceptable for absence. All other
reasons are deemed unacceptable. When students are absent • field trip
from school, the reason for the absence is categorized in one of
(3)" Excused for an unacceptable reason, meaning the parent
four ways, namely:
contacted the school, but the reason was not one listed in (2)
(1)" Unexcused, meaning no contact with the school was above.
made by a parent;
16(4)" In addition, students who miss excessive amounts of Student Safety
school (extreme medical conditions are exempt) will likely be
Bassano School is committed to providing a safe learning
withdrawn from classes. Parents will be contacted and the
environment for all students. Supervision begins at 8:15 AM
individual situation of each student will be considered before
and ends at 3:25 PM, including all breaks, recesses and lunch
they are withdrawn. Depending on individual factors, students
hour. Please note these times to avoid having your children on
may also be referred to the Grasslands Disciplinary Committee.
school grounds while unsupervised.
Leaving the School during the Day
Students who need to leave the school between 8:30 AM and
3:15 PM must get sign-out permission at the office. Students
must contact a parent by phone to confirm the need to leave
the school. If a student leaves during the school day without
having properly signed out, the absence will be considered
skipping and parents will be notified.
Lateness
Teachers and administrators will monitor student punctuality
using appropriate measures to solve any problems.
Consequences for habitual tardiness, lates and/or skips may
include loss of noon hours to complete missing assignments,
parent contact, withdrawal from specific classes. Punctuality is
a critical component of success and we value our role in
preparing students for success beyond high school.
17Section 2
School Program Junior High (Grades 7-9)
Courses of Study
The following courses of study are offered in teacher-led
courses, unless specified otherwise:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Math, Personal Living
Skills, Physical Education, Art, Grade 7, 8 and 9 Career and
Academic Focus Technology Studies and Computer Literacy. Students benefit
from additional reading classes each week, as reading
comprehension and fluency are critical components of student
Elementary (Grades K-6)
success across all curricula. Accelerated Reading and
Precision Reading programs are also applied for junior high
Program Highlights
students.
Bassano School’s elementary classrooms utilize specialized
reading and writing programs which have proven very Student Groupings
successful at improving literacy skills for our students. Our
Grade 2-9 Language Arts program has been enhanced by There are many benefits to placing students in homerooms.
initiatives such as Accelerated Reading and Precision Reading. While students benefit directly from improved communications
The implementation of these programs has helped generate and organization offered through our homeroom structure, they
considerable improvements to the literacy skills of our students, are further benefited through improved opportunities for
while instilling a love of reading in Bassano School’s students. student-centred teacher collaboration. Homeroom teachers
Our Math for Success program, in conjunction with the use of plan and meet regularly to coordinate instruction strategies and
math manipulatives, integrates all five math strands in a improve consistency of policy implementation.
practical, hands-on, problem solving approach.
18Student Support Services Req.
Courses Credits Diploma
Min. Required Course
Exam
Credits
Bassano School offers extensive student support services from
K-12. Our Student Support Services Team is comprised of a
Yes, for
Student Support Service Coordinator, Principal, Vice Principal, English
5 cr. each 15 5 cr. must be in English 30
English 30-1
course -1 or 30-2
and 30-2
Career Counsellor, High School Completion Officer, Siksika
Yes, for
Liaison worker, Mental Health Therapist and School Counsellor. Social
5 cr. each 15 5 cr. must be in Social 30-1
Social
course or 30-2
30-1and
These team members collaborate with teachers and 30-2
educational assistants, along with external agencies, to 5 cr. must be in 20-1, 20-2,
Yes, for 30-1
5 cr. each 10 and 30-2.
Math or 20-3 Math
implement learning supports on an individual basis. If course No diploma
for 30-3.
adaptations or special programming are needed, Individualized
Yes, for
Program Plans and/or Behaviour Plans will be developed Science 20 or 24 or Bio 20
or Chem 20 or Physics 20 Biology 30,
5 cr. each 10
Science (or Science 10 and any Chemistry
collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and the course
other 5 cr. Science course) 30 and
Physics 30
Student Support Service Team.
3 CALM 20 is a required
CALM 20 3 cr. No
course
Secondary Level (Grades 10-12) 3, 4 or 5 cr.
Physical 3 Physical EducaKon 10 is a
each No
EducaKon required course
course
* A minimum of 100 credits must be obtained. The majority of
students graduate with far more than the required 100 credits.
10 cr. from CTS or Fine
3 credit courses are 1 period per day for 1 semester; 5 credit 1 cr. per 10
Arts or Second Languages
CTS courses or PE 20 and/or 30 or two No
module
courses are 1 period per day for both semesters or 2 periods 35 level courses from any
trade in the RAP program
per day for 1 semester.
30 level Any 30 level courses or Depending
courses (in 3000 series in CTS or on which
addiKon two 35 level courses 30 level
to English 5 cr. each from any trade in the course is
10
30-1, 30-2 course RAP program or 35 being
and Social usually level Work Experience counted
30-1 and or any combinaKon of towards
30-2.) these. these
credits 19Course Challenge (8.9.7) our annual results. In this way, Bassano School will continue to
ensure that all students receive the best educational
High school students may challenge any course that they are
opportunities possible.
eligible to take – contact our Career Counselor, Mrs. Schaffer,
for details and resources.
Alternate Course Offerings
Analysis of Achievement and Diploma Exams (8.10.4) Students who have previously experienced serious difficulty in
a compulsory subject area may enroll in adapted educational
Bassano School actively utilizes its own achievement data to
courses (for example, Science 14 instead of Science 10).
inform practices. Results for provincial exams in grades 6, 9,
These adapted courses may not provide direct admission to
and 12 are compiled and distributed to all schools by Alberta
many post-secondary programs. Students require the
Education every year. Each year, Bassano School teachers and
permission of the Career Counsellor, parents, and the Principal
administrators analyze our results, which include:
to be enrolled in these courses.
1. School comparisons with provincial averages (acceptable
For more information about courses of study, graduation
standards and standards of excellence)
requirements, and post-secondary requirements, contact our
2. Multi-year trend data for all subject areas in grades 3, 6, 9, Career Counsellor, Mrs. Schaffer.
and 12 (SLAs, PATs, and Diplomas)
3. Specific learner outcome performance for all subjects in
Distance Education
grades 3, 6, 9, and 12
All persons with questions pertaining to distance learning
The information provided by this analysis serves to inform
courses are encouraged to contact our Career Counselor, Mrs.
individual teaching practices and future directions for
Schaffer, or our Principal, Mr. Hill.
programming, professional development, and student support
services. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are
harnessed to implement the necessary changes supported by
20Special Project Credit Policy
Students involved in comprehensive learning programs outside
of school may qualify for high school credits. Some examples
include: Royal Conservatory of Music, Girl Guides, and 4-H
Clubs. For more information contact our Career Counselor, Mrs.
Schaffer, our Work Experience Coordinator, Mr. Hodgson, or
the Principal, Mr. Hill.
Individual Student Timetable Changes
Requests for timetable changes must be made with our Career
Educational Counsellor, Mrs. Schaffer, within the first 8 school
days of each semester. Changes may involve consultation with
parents, and must be approved by the Principal before the
timetable change takes effect.
21Section 3
Assessment 5. The school will have a systematic and tiered model of
intervention (literacy/math support blocks, school referral
process and program planning team: action steps clearly
d e fi n e d ) .
Report Card Descriptors
Improved Student Achievement Teachers use multiple sources of evidence, collected in a
variety of ways, to look at most recent work and trends in
student learning over time to make a professional judgment of a
To positively impact student learning through use of effective students’ grade.
assessment practices. Strategies to achieve the goal:
1. Develop a common understanding and school wide use of
Understanding the Report Card
the 1-4 rubric using Alberta Education Achievement Levels -
Primary -12. Teachers will collect and find samples to use The purpose of a report card is to provide a student’s parent(s)
with students to show what level 4 quality achievement looks or guardian(s) with a summary of how well a student
like, aid in self-assessment and descriptive feedback understands what is being taught, and their level of academic
achievement and social development. Report cards should be
2. Teachers will involve students in the assessment process.
used in addition to other forms of communication between the
3. Teachers will develop and use both formative and summative home and school such as, parent-teacher meetings,
assessment to improve student achievement and guide newsletters, websites, ongoing assessment through students
teacher practice. feedback/communication, e-mails...
4. The school will develop a communication plan to inform Report cards for grades 7 – 12 have three parts:
parents of effective assessment practices.
22I. Attendance/Lates - Reports the number of days the School Evalua
We continue to work with students and provide samples using • Know what good quality work looks like and are able to
this rubric to refine it, so students know what quality work looks collect and refer to samples that show ideas and a range of
like, and so teachers develop clear expectations/criteria and quality work.
continue to involve students in the process of self/peer –
assessing. The outcome is that students are then able to • Are able to describe evidence of learning.
recognize quality work and give both themselves and others • Assist with the development of rubrics by co - constructing
feedback. criteria and defining quality.
Our 1-4 scale at Bassano School is based on the quality of • Use scoring guides to evaluate real work samples, give
work and level of understanding the student demonstrates. descriptive feedback, and/or revise the work.
Mastery (4pt) demonstrates that the student is able to
communicate their understanding to new and novel situations – • Have time to learn, practice and apply their skills and
showing application and analysis for example. knowledge. Receive specific, descriptive feedback as they
learn.
All grades will use the Bassano School wide evaluation rubric
for formative assessment; the calculation of a percentage grade • Collect information regarding their learning from self, peers
for grades 10-12 will be determined using the summary of and others. Self-assess and set goals.
rubric scores.
• Revisit and revise the criteria as they learn more.
• Collect evidence of their learning. Know when and how to
Student Involvement ask for help.
Teachers will work towards developing and maintaining learning • Communicate and present their evidence of learning to
environments that promote student involvement. In such others, and receive feedback.
learning environments, the students:
• Understand and are able to express the expected learning
outcome.
24Homework Policy There may be an occasion when a student is not able to
complete homework on a given night. If this situation arises,
Bassano School believes that homework assignments are a
parents can write a note to the teacher explaining the
constructive tool in the teaching/learning process when they are
circumstances. The work still has to be done but arrangements
geared to the age, health, abilities and needs of students.
can be made for the student to complete the work after school
Purposeful assignments not only enhance student achievement
or hand in the homework or assignment on the next school day.
but also develop self-discipline and good working habits. As an
Students should also take advantage of the RTI Block or after-
extension of the classroom, homework assignments must: be
school or noon support that teachers provide on a regular
planned and organized, have a clear purpose, clearly state
basis.
deadlines and be returned to the student in a timely manner,
along with descriptive feedback that students can use to
improve their learning.
Homework Time Guidelines:
When homework is assigned, the teacher should make clear to
Grades 7-12: " (daily maximum total time in all subjects, based
the student the purpose of the assignment, the basis for
on 4 nights/wk.)
evaluating the work, and the guidelines or rules.
Grade 7-9: " 60 minutes/day (4 hrs. /wk.)
It is important for students to complete their assignments on
time so that teachers can provide timely feedback. Timely Grade 10-12: " 90 minutes/day (6 hrs. /wk.)
assessment information helps teachers and students to make
decisions and plan next steps for instruction and learning.
Assignments require due dates. When timelines and due dates
are specified, teachers must make provisions for students who
legitimately miss the dates. In such cases, the teacher and
student should consult together in order to set an absolute
deadline and negotiate a plan for successful completion.
25Section 4
Student Fees • Jr Basketball 60.00
• Int Basketball 100.00
• Sr Basketball 200.00
• Golf – Athletes pay for green fees
• Cross-Country – School supported
• Track & Field – School supported
What’s the cost?
• Badminton – fees based on tournament entry fees.
Course fees are required for specific courses to ensure their
sustainability. The fees are determined by the actual costs Special Events
incurred to the school and are comprised primarily by
• Ski Trip 95.00
consumables for the specific course.
• Heritage Park - Gr 6 10.00
Sports Teams
• Heritage Park - Gr 4 10.00
Something new we have implemented for the upcoming year is
• Royal Tyrell Museum - Gr K-3 8.00
that an athlete must have all fees paid up in order to continue
playing in the sport they are signed up in. We will not be • Swimming Lessons Gr 1- 6 40.00
permitting athletes to carry over their fees from one sport team • Graduation Fees 120.00
to another and over the year.
• Jr Volleyball 50.00
Visual Art: Grades 10-12
• Int Volleyball 100.00
High School Art classes require fees of $20.00 per student.
• Sr Volleyball 160.00 These fees allow Bassano School to offer an industry-leading
26Art program, providing learning opportunities and special Bassano School offers industry-leading photography and TV/
projects that enhance the educational program for our high Video Production courses. Consumable costs for special
school students. printing and recording will be $15.00 per course. Students keep
CD’s, DVD’s, and pictures that they create within these
courses.
Career and Technology Studies: Food Studies
Student Council
Food Studies fees of $30.00 per student are required from
• Grades K-6 - To facilitate meaningful student-initiated
grades 9 to 12. These fees purchase food supplies and to
activities including special events, guest speakers, and
replace small kitchen tools and utensils. Some projects may
Student Council leadership opportunities, there is a $15.00
require additional funding.
Student council fee for our younger students.
• Grades 7-12 - In order to facilitate meaningful student
Career and Technology Studies: Trailer initiated activities and provide leadership opportunities for
those who choose to join the Student Council there is a
Industrial Arts fees of $30.00 are required from any students $25.00 student council fee. These fees cover special days
enrolled in the CTS Trailer from grades 10 to 12. Students may organized by the student council and subsidize many
choose to complete projects that require additional fees. The extracurricular activities for our students.
products of those special projects become the property of the
students and can be taken home (for example, a furniture
project).
Athletic Fees (Optional)
Students who join extra-curricular teams will pay a fee as
Career and Technology Studies: Digital Photography and determined by the individual program. Each team has varying
TV/Video Production expenses. This fee is only a small portion of each team’s actual
expense. The remainder of these expenses is covered by
27school-generated funds including the canteen and vending
machines.
Yearbook (Optional)
Bassano School has a yearbook committee and publishes a
hardcover yearbook. Sales begin in September at $45 per
book. Get your order in early!
Locks and Lockers
The initial charge for a new school lock is $7.00. Any locks lost
or damaged will be replaced with another school lock for an
additional $7.00. A limited number of used locks will be
available for $5.00. The use of locks not issued by Bassano
School is not allowed. Students are strongly encouraged to
keep their combinations private. If a student is concerned that
someone else knows their combination, they are encouraged to
trade their lock in at the office free of charge. Bassano School
is not responsible for items damaged or stolen from lockers.
School lockers are the property of Grasslands. As such, school
administrators reserve the right to open lockers provided to
students at any time, for any reason.
28Section 5
Accidents/Illness
The Steps we Take:
Accidents
Any accidents occurring in the school or school grounds should
be immediately reported to the office where first aid treatment
will be arranged and emergency services provided if needed.
In the case of a serious accident, efforts will be made to contact
the parents and a physician.
Illness
If students become ill during the school day, they are to contact
the office and arrangements will be made to go home or to rest
in a private room. Office staff must be informed of students’
illness to ensure that students have contacted parents prior to
leaving the school.
29Section 6
Support Services Buses
Rural buses going to our rural schools may be cancelled due to
deteriorating road conditions or if the temperature reaches -37
C. The Principal of the school in consultation with the bus
drivers will determine if all/any of the buses routes going to their
school will be cancelled. The Principal of the school will contact
the local radio station Q-105.7FM or The Fox 101.1 FM by 6:30
Things to Take Note: am to put an announcement on the local radio station. The bus
drivers will contact all of the students on their route or put a
phone fan out into operation. Please listen to one of these local
Inclement Weather
stations for any school bus cancellation announcements. If bus
As long as emergency systems are fully functional, Bassano routes are cancelled for this reason, they will not operate all
School will be open every school day, regardless of weather. day.
Bassano residents are encouraged to dress appropriately for
the weather and use personal discretion as to the safety of
school-aged children walking to school. Active instruction will be School Closures
at the individual discretion of each teacher.
Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather
Grasslands’ buses will not run if the ambient air temperature and apply personal discretion as to the safety of school-aged
reaches -37 degrees Celsius. Bus routes can also be cancelled children walking to school. During inclement weather, active
for reasons including poor visibility, slippery road conditions, etc instruction will be at the individual discretion of each teacher.
at the discretion of the bus driver. Please check the websites
By law, schools are expected to be open every school day,
and radio stations listed above for updates. Information is
regardless of weather. However, there are potential conditions
typically updated approximately every half-hour during
by which the Principal would consider the need to close the
mornings of inclement weather.
school:
30a)" Extended Power outage/utilities failure
b)" Other emergent issues
In the rare event of a school closure, the Principal will make
staff attendance decisions on an individual basis, making
considerations for safety, transportation, etc. The principal will
notify the transportation supervisor and local radio stations as
early as possible (preferably by 7:30am)
The Principal will ensure that a plan is implemented to open the
main entrance to the school by 8:00 am to accommodate those
who arrive at school.
School closure will normally preclude students participating in
school or school-sponsored events that day or evening.
31Section 7
Emergency Plan During drills, students will be told to wear their outside
clothes.
6. Wait outside until the bell rings to signal re-entry or contact is
made with the Bassano Arena.
Equipment
Fire Safety
Fire alarms and fire-fighting equipment exist in the school to
prevent possible injury or death in the event of fire. Because
Drills lives depend on properly functioning alarms and equipment, it is
essential that they are not tampered with in any way. Fire
In the event of a fire alarm:
marshals and inspectors take alarms and equipment very
1. Leave everything as is - books, pencils, etc. seriously, as does Bassano School. Students are cautioned
that tampering with alarms or fire fighting equipment in the
2. Close all windows if possible
school will carry serious consequences, including school fines
3. Leave the room in single file to proper exit, as indicated by and/or possible suspension and recommendation for expulsion.
the signage in each room
4. Teachers will ensure proper status cards are used and the
door is closed
5. Line up in two's at least 100 feet from the building for roll call.
In the case of cold or winter weather, teachers are to move
with their class to the hockey rink in an orderly fashion.
32Section 8
Health & Safety the school administration who may refer the case to the RCMP.
Parents are reminded that you should drop off and pick up your
children on 6th Avenue and have them use the crosswalk,
which reduces the possibility of accidents, as we often have
many students playing near this area before and after school.
Student Responsibilities Loss & Damage
You should report all damage to school property to the office as
soon as possible. Students responsible for damage to or loss
Tobacco Use
of school property should expect to pay for repair or
Grasslands policy 6.14 does not allow smoking, the use of replacement (e.g. books, equipment, furnishings, property). DO
smokeless tobacco, chewing tobacco, or the use of e-cigarettes NOT LEAVE MONEY OR VALUABLES IN THE CHANGE
on our school grounds. Staff, students, and guests are not ROOMS!! Bassano School is not responsible for the theft or
allowed to use these products anywhere on the school grounds. damage of personal items.
Parking/Driving
Parking is provided for students in the area adjacent to the
gymnasium on the east side of the building. All parking around
the south island is staff parking. Staff and students are
responsible for operating their vehicle in a safe and lawful
manner. The safety of school children is the primary concern.
All incidents of questionable driving practice will be referred to
33Section 9
Student Services Use of Technology
Grasslands Public Schools has established an Internet
Acceptable Use Policy and an email policy. Information for
parents is sent home at the beginning of the school year.
Lost and Found
What to do:
All "found" articles should be turned into the general office. If
you have lost an article it may be claimed at the office, or on a
School Canteen display table near the canteen.
We have a full service food facility. Healthy meals are available
before school, at the morning break, and the lunch hour.
Telephones
Office phones are reserved for school business. Telephone
Library/Resource Centre messages for students can be left with our office administrators
and will be relayed sometime during the school day. Students
The resource centre is open from 8:00am to 3:30pm to assist
requiring the use of an office phone are expected to ask politely
students with learning and to provide a quiet study area.
and demonstrate patience during busy times.
34Section 10
Extra-Curricular During noon hours, athletic activities are often offered in the
gym. A variety of activities make up our intramural or free gym
activities. The emphasis on these activities is one of
cooperation, participation and fun.
Singing Clubs
School Involvement Bassano School students have access to grades 1-3, grades
4-6 and grades 7-12 singing clubs as well as the senior high
choral class that meets during the school day.
Athletics
Students have the opportunity to play for competitive teams, or
when possible, play on teams that are established to Student Leadership
emphasize participation and skill development.
Students attending Bassano School have the option of joining
Bassano students can choose from the following sports: several organizations that help to develop their leadership
qualities. Students are encouraged to join:
•" Student Representative Councils
" Basketball" " Cross Country"" Badminton"
" Golf" " " " Curling" " " Volleyball"" •" Yearbook Committee
" Track and Field" Weightlifting" " Skipping Club"
" Team Handball •" Graduation Committee
•" Multicultural Connections Club
•" Teen Mentorship
35•" Philanthropy Group - district
•" Skipping Club
Student Ambassadors
Students involved in extra-curricular programs are expected to
adhere to Bassano School’s policies and expectations at all
times, in all locations. As ambassadors of Bassano School, our
students must positively reflect our expectations toward being
respectful, responsible and involved.
36Section 11
Awards framed certificate and individual student names are engraved
on a school plaque.
Top Academic Student
The student who has the highest average per grade receives
an individualized plaque.
Honouring Achievement
Bassano School values excellence in education, including Bronco Awards 3-12
academics, athletics, and aesthetics. We actively celebrate
These awards are given to students who consistently display
those students who display qualities identified as respectful,
strong work ethic, positive attitude and good attendance but
responsible and responsive. Throughout the year, we host a
may not qualify for our honour roll. These students can be
number of awards assemblies to acknowledge student
described as respectful, responsible and involved.
achievement and accomplishments.
Peggy Cowan Citizenship Award
Honour Roll
These awards recognize two students, one K-3 student and
Honour roll for grades 3-12 are calculated slightly differently
one 4-6 student, who demonstrate excellent citizenship. These
depending on grade, however they all include the four core
student names are put on a school plaque and an individual
subjects of Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies. In Junior
plaque is given to the recipients of the awards.
and Senior High School, there are three levels of honour roll:
Honours 3pt, Distinction 3.5pt, and Great Distinction 4pt.
Students who qualify for the year-end honour roll receive a
37Elementary/Junior/Senior Student of the Year
These students have qualified for honour roll, demonstrated
responsible citizenship and are actively involved in extra-
curricular programs. These students receive a plaque.
Athletic Awards
Each sport provides individual awards such as most improved,
sportsmanship and most valuable. Students receive medals for
these awards. Bassano School also recognizes male and
female Junior/Senior Athletes of the Year.
Scholarships
Bassano School is thankful for the support our students receive
from our community. Last year, our graduating class members
earned a combined total of more than $50,000 in scholarships
and awards! A scholarship information booklet can be found on
our website in the School Documents section, or can be
accessed through Mrs. Janice Schaffer, our Career Counsellor.
All of our students are encouraged to apply for local, provincial
and national scholarships.
38Section 12
Communication
Between School & Home
Communications between parents/guardians and school staff
are paramount to the success of your children/our students.
Bassano School is committed to establishing and maintaining
effective partnerships with our school families. We encourage
you to contact us regarding your child’s progress, to share your
suggestions, or to explain a decision made at the school that
seems questionable to you. In the event of a classroom-based
question, concern or complaint, parents are expected to contact
the teacher directly. In the event that a parent is not satisfied
with the resolve of that conversation, the parent is encouraged
to meet with school administration. Appointments are booked
by calling the school office. The closer we work together, the
better we can be at supporting our students/your children in
reaching their full potential.
39Section 13
Volunteerism
We need your help!
There are multiple and varied opportunities for adults to
volunteer in the Bassano School! Bassano School uses
volunteers for the Breakfast program, in the canteen, to help
with student reading, practice math concepts and sight words,
work with the chess club, teach Zumba dancing, etc. Volunteers
who work with students must have a current Criminal record
check (with the vulnerable sector check as well). Volunteer
drivers must provide a drivers’ abstract. Please contact the
school if you would like to volunteer!
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