Here is a copy of the presentation from this year's grade meetings. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to come to the office and we can discuss them.

1. WelcomeWelcome
to SDCI!to SDCI!

2. AgendaAgenda
1.1. Admin Team andAdmin Team and
Support StaffSupport Staff
2.2. Highlights of theHighlights of the
School Code ofSchool Code of
BehaviourBehaviour
3.3. DancesDances
4.4. Extra CurricularExtra Curricular
5.5. Locks, Lockers &Locks, Lockers &
ChangeroomsChangerooms
6.6. Assessment PolicyAssessment Policy
7.7. Academic IntegrityAcademic Integrity
8.8. AttendanceAttendance

3. Greetings from the SDCI Admin Team!Greetings from the SDCI Admin Team!
Mr. M. MacdonaldMr. M. Macdonald
(Principal)(Principal)
Mrs. L. GrantMrs. L. Grant
(VP, M-Z)(VP, M-Z)
Mr. G. WoodburnMr. G. Woodburn
(VP, A-L)(VP, A-L)

4. School Support StaffSchool Support Staff
 Secretarial StaffSecretarial Staff
 Educational AssistantsEducational Assistants
 Social WorkerSocial Worker
 PsychologistPsychologist
 Computer TechnicianComputer Technician
 Custodial StaffCustodial Staff
 School NurseSchool Nurse
 Community Resource OfficeCommunity Resource Office

5. School Code of Behaviour (1 of 8)School Code of Behaviour (1 of 8)
Students are expected to be aware of and followStudents are expected to be aware of and follow
the school code of conduct. This code ofthe school code of conduct. This code of
conduct is available in the main office, on theconduct is available in the main office, on the
school’s website, and in the SDCI plannerschool’s website, and in the SDCI planner
 Your behaviour is your responsibilityYour behaviour is your responsibility
 Ask a teacher or office staff if you have a questionAsk a teacher or office staff if you have a question

6. School Code of Behaviour (2 of 8)School Code of Behaviour (2 of 8)
All individuals deserve to be treated
with respect regardless of gender,
race, culture, socio-economic status
or sexual orientation.

7. School Code of Behaviour (3 of 8)School Code of Behaviour (3 of 8)
RespectRespect
 Students must stop and identify themselves when askedStudents must stop and identify themselves when asked
to do so by school staffto do so by school staff (e.g. teachers, administrators,(e.g. teachers, administrators,
secretaries, custodians, cafeteria staff, etc.)secretaries, custodians, cafeteria staff, etc.)..
 Students must follow the directions of school staffStudents must follow the directions of school staff
Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)
 PEDs may only be used in class with the teacher’sPEDs may only be used in class with the teacher’s
permissionpermission
 PEDs are allowed in the hallways between classes andPEDs are allowed in the hallways between classes and
in the cafeteria during non-instructional timein the cafeteria during non-instructional time
 PEDs are NOT permitted in the libraryPEDs are NOT permitted in the library

8. School Code of Behaviour (4 of 8)School Code of Behaviour (4 of 8)
Personal Appearance & BehaviourPersonal Appearance & Behaviour
 micro shorts or skirts, plunging necklines, bare midriffs ormicro shorts or skirts, plunging necklines, bare midriffs or
backs are prohibited;backs are prohibited;
 Undergarments should not be exposed.Undergarments should not be exposed.
 Hats & head wear are not permitted in the auditorium orHats & head wear are not permitted in the auditorium or
officeoffice
 Back packs are not permitted in the servery and someBack packs are not permitted in the servery and some
program areasprogram areas
 Inappropriate public displays of affection are not permittedInappropriate public displays of affection are not permitted

9. School Code of Behaviour (5 of 8)School Code of Behaviour (5 of 8)
 Classroom – food and drinks are not permittedClassroom – food and drinks are not permitted
in classrooms; no water in computer labsin classrooms; no water in computer labs
 Personal Conflict – bullying or harassment,Personal Conflict – bullying or harassment,
either directly or electronically (e.g. internet oreither directly or electronically (e.g. internet or
texting, at school or at home) will not betexting, at school or at home) will not be
tolerated at SDCItolerated at SDCI

10. School Code of Behaviour (6 of 8)School Code of Behaviour (6 of 8)
 Prohibited Items – all weapons (includingProhibited Items – all weapons (including
replicas), all explosive materials, illicit drugs orreplicas), all explosive materials, illicit drugs or
alcohol, walkie-talkies, laser light pens, wateralcohol, walkie-talkies, laser light pens, water
toys, poker chipstoys, poker chips
 Restricted Items – roller blades, skateboards,Restricted Items – roller blades, skateboards,
and roller shoes are not to be used on schooland roller shoes are not to be used on school
property, including the parking lot, during theproperty, including the parking lot, during the
school day. Students may not use hacky sacksschool day. Students may not use hacky sacks
inside school.inside school.

11. School Code of Behaviour (7 of 8)School Code of Behaviour (7 of 8)
 Busses – privilegeBusses – privilege
 Cafeteria – food and drinks permitted in the cafeteria and atriumCafeteria – food and drinks permitted in the cafeteria and atrium
onlyonly
 Computers – privilege, forms to office by Sept 6Computers – privilege, forms to office by Sept 6
 Halls – during lunch may NOT be in in academic hallwaysHalls – during lunch may NOT be in in academic hallways
 Parking Lot – Gr. 9 students may not be in the parking lot orParking Lot – Gr. 9 students may not be in the parking lot or
smoking area during the school day (Student parking pass for lotsmoking area during the school day (Student parking pass for lot
behind the school – front parking lot is for staff. Students maybehind the school – front parking lot is for staff. Students may
not loiter in or near parked cars during the school day)not loiter in or near parked cars during the school day)

12. School Code of Behaviour (8 of 8)School Code of Behaviour (8 of 8)
SmokingSmoking
 DON’T SMOKE!DON’T SMOKE!
 Smoking (including electronic cigarettes) and chewingSmoking (including electronic cigarettes) and chewing
tobacco are not permitted on school propertytobacco are not permitted on school property
 Possession of illegal cigarettes is not permittedPossession of illegal cigarettes is not permitted
 Smoking is limited to the designated smoking areaSmoking is limited to the designated smoking area
 Smoking is not a legitimate excuse for being late orSmoking is not a legitimate excuse for being late or
leaving classleaving class

13. DancesDances

14. Dances (1 of 3)Dances (1 of 3)
• Dances begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m.Dances begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 10:00 p.m.
• Students must provide their own transportation toStudents must provide their own transportation to
and from dancesand from dances
• Students must pay their student fees to be admittedStudents must pay their student fees to be admitted
to dancesto dances
• Students must present a student card at each dance.Students must present a student card at each dance.
SDCI reserves the right to deny students entrance toSDCI reserves the right to deny students entrance to
the dance if they do not present a student card.the dance if they do not present a student card.
• Students will have their bags and person searched byStudents will have their bags and person searched by
SDCI staff, police, and/or security guardsSDCI staff, police, and/or security guards

15. Dances (2 of 3)Dances (2 of 3)
• Students are not permitted to bring water or otherStudents are not permitted to bring water or other
liquids to school dancesliquids to school dances
• Students not permitted to bring glow sticks or wearStudents not permitted to bring glow sticks or wear
masks or face paint at school dancesmasks or face paint at school dances
• Students who come to dances having consumedStudents who come to dances having consumed
ANY amount of alcohol or drugs will have theirANY amount of alcohol or drugs will have their
parents called to pick them up and will be suspendedparents called to pick them up and will be suspended
for a minimum of three days.for a minimum of three days.
• Students suspended at any dance will not beStudents suspended at any dance will not be
permitted to attend dances for the rest of the schoolpermitted to attend dances for the rest of the school
year.year.
• Students who leave dances will not be re-admittedStudents who leave dances will not be re-admitted
• A coat check will be provided; students may not useA coat check will be provided; students may not use
their lockerstheir lockers

16. Dances (3 of 3)Dances (3 of 3)
 A limited number of guest tickets will be available forA limited number of guest tickets will be available for
each dance. To be admitted to dances, guests musteach dance. To be admitted to dances, guests must
present photo ID, must be accompanied by theirpresent photo ID, must be accompanied by their
sponsoring student, and must have submitted asponsoring student, and must have submitted a
signed form from their own school administrationsigned form from their own school administration
(available on the school website and from the office).(available on the school website and from the office).
Administration reserves the right to deny any guestAdministration reserves the right to deny any guest
access to school dances.access to school dances.
 Students are not admitted to dances after 8:00 p.m.Students are not admitted to dances after 8:00 p.m.
unless they have prior approval from a VP and haveunless they have prior approval from a VP and have
bought a ticket in advance.bought a ticket in advance.

17. Extra CurricularExtra Curricular
 Student CouncilStudent Council
 AthleticsAthletics
 ClubsClubs

18. Locks, Lockers & ChangeroomsLocks, Lockers & Changerooms
 All locks must be purchased from the school ($7)All locks must be purchased from the school ($7)
 Do not bring valuables to school.Do not bring valuables to school.
 Do not leave valuables in the change roomsDo not leave valuables in the change rooms
 School is not responsible for lost or stolen propertySchool is not responsible for lost or stolen property
 Students are responsible for damages, repairs orStudents are responsible for damages, repairs or
extensive cleaning required to their lockers. Anyextensive cleaning required to their lockers. Any
damage or vandalism to lockers should bedamage or vandalism to lockers should be
communicated to the office immediately.communicated to the office immediately.
 Lockers are school propertyLockers are school property

19. Assessment PolicyAssessment Policy

20. Assessment PolicyAssessment Policy
• The current SDCI Assessment, Evaluation andThe current SDCI Assessment, Evaluation and
Reporting Policy applies to all courses taught at theReporting Policy applies to all courses taught at the
school and is based on “school and is based on “Growing Success; Assessment,Growing Success; Assessment,
Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, First Edition,Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, First Edition,
Covering Grades 1 to 12, 2010Covering Grades 1 to 12, 2010” document and the” document and the
TVDSB Assessment and Evaluation PolicyTVDSB Assessment and Evaluation Policy
• Refer to SDCI planner & course outlines.Refer to SDCI planner & course outlines.

21. Major AssignmentsMajor Assignments
 Mark deductions may apply for late or missed
assignments.
 Refer to the course outline for EACH of your
courses for details.

22. Academic IntegrityAcademic Integrity

23. Academic Integrity (1 of 2)Academic Integrity (1 of 2)
• PlagiarismPlagiarism is intentionally or unintentionallyis intentionally or unintentionally
using another person's words or ideas andusing another person's words or ideas and
presenting them as your ownpresenting them as your own
• CheatingCheating on a test includes using notes oron a test includes using notes or
electronic devices to bring course informationelectronic devices to bring course information
into the test without permission or copyinginto the test without permission or copying
another student’s work.another student’s work.
• Plagiarism and cheating on tests are seriousPlagiarism and cheating on tests are serious
offences and may result in the following:offences and may result in the following:

24. Academic Integrity (2 of 2)Academic Integrity (2 of 2)
• Redoing part/all of the assignmentRedoing part/all of the assignment
• Completing an alternate assignmentCompleting an alternate assignment
• Loss of marksLoss of marks
• A mark of zeroA mark of zero
• SuspensionSuspension

25. AttendanceAttendance

26. Attendance & Lates (1 of 4)Attendance & Lates (1 of 4)
• The key to academic success is good attendanceThe key to academic success is good attendance
• If a student is going to be absent, his or her parentIf a student is going to be absent, his or her parent
should call the office at 519-245-2680 before 8:15 a.m.should call the office at 519-245-2680 before 8:15 a.m.
Alternatively, the student can bring a note to theAlternatively, the student can bring a note to the
attendance office explaining his or her absence.attendance office explaining his or her absence.
• If a student leaves the school during the day, he or sheIf a student leaves the school during the day, he or she
MUST sign out at the attendance officeMUST sign out at the attendance office

27. Attendance & Lates (2 of 4)Attendance & Lates (2 of 4)
• 5 period absences – teachers may contact home5 period absences – teachers may contact home
• 10 period absences – teachers must contact home and10 period absences – teachers must contact home and
inform vice-principal.inform vice-principal. Student has lost the privilegeStudent has lost the privilege
of participating in any extra-curricular activitiesof participating in any extra-curricular activities
(e.g. teams, clubs, dances, prom, and field trips)(e.g. teams, clubs, dances, prom, and field trips)
• 15 period absences – teacher contacts vice-principal15 period absences – teacher contacts vice-principal

28. Attendance & Lates (3 of 4)Attendance & Lates (3 of 4)
• Doors shut at the sound of the 2Doors shut at the sound of the 2ndnd
bellbell
• No student should be admitted to class after the 2No student should be admitted to class after the 2ndnd
bellbell
without admit/late slipwithout admit/late slip
• Students late within first 5 minutes are to get a late slipStudents late within first 5 minutes are to get a late slip
from Commissionaire near main office (period 1, 2, &4)from Commissionaire near main office (period 1, 2, &4)
• Students late more than 5 minutes, or during period 3,Students late more than 5 minutes, or during period 3,
should go to the attendance office for a late slipshould go to the attendance office for a late slip

29. Attendance & Lates (4 of 4)Attendance & Lates (4 of 4)
• 5 Lates – teacher to contact home5 Lates – teacher to contact home
• 10 Lates – teacher to refer student to vice-principal10 Lates – teacher to refer student to vice-principal
who will assign appropriate consequenceswho will assign appropriate consequences
• 15 Lates – teacher to refer to student to vice-principal15 Lates – teacher to refer to student to vice-principal
to complete an attendance contract.to complete an attendance contract. Student has lostStudent has lost
the privilege of participating in any extra-curricularthe privilege of participating in any extra-curricular
activities (e.g. teams, clubs, dances, prom, fieldactivities (e.g. teams, clubs, dances, prom, field
trips, etc.)trips, etc.)
• 20 Lates – Teacher to refer student to the vice-principal20 Lates – Teacher to refer student to the vice-principal
• Hall Passes – if a student is in the hall without a hallHall Passes – if a student is in the hall without a hall
pass or an admit slip, the student is to be directed to thepass or an admit slip, the student is to be directed to the
officeoffice

30. Let’s Make It a Great Year!Let’s Make It a Great Year!