Arrival Procedures
Teachers will be on duty from 9:10 am. There will be no supervision in the school’s playground before 9:10 am and students are not to be left unattended.
Buses arrive by 9:10 at which time students are let off into the schoolyard with the teachers on duty.
During periods of bad weather, students walk directly from the buses through the schoolyard to the back doors of the school and go directly to their classes.
Dismissal Procedures
The dismissal for buses and for student pickup is at 4:00 pm.
During the month of September, children will be taught the dismissal procedure at Franklin Hill.
Students who are picked up regularly will assemble on the side of the building, in the schoolyard, and they will only be allowed to leave once the bell has rung.
Students who go to daycare will assemble in their daycare room immediately after school so that attendance can be taken.
We will not dismiss the buses until all students are accounted for.
Late Arrivals
Lateness has a serious effect on students as the first ten minutes in the morning are a time to prepare and follow a daily routine. Being late often causes students to feel unprepared for the rest of the day and disturbs other students as well. All late students must report directly to the office for a late slip and may have to compensate for missed class time by staying in during morning recess or lunch to complete classroom tasks or assignments.
Parents must accompany their child(ren) to the front office, inside, when the child is late.
Early Dismissals
Parents must enter the school to pick up their child(ren) for early dismissal, for appointments or illness. Parents are responsible for recording and signing the early dismissal book located on the table in the office.
Parents must pick up their child(ren) before 12:40 pm or after 1:40 pm. There are no pickups between 12:40 pm and 1:40 pm. The office is closed.
If parents need to pick up their child(ren) before the end of the school day, they must be picked up by 3:30 pm; otherwise, parents must wait to pick up their child(ren) at 4:00 pm, at the designated pickup area outside. If your child attends daycare and you need to pick up your child before the end of the school day, then you must pick up your child before 3:30 pm, at the office.
Any changes to the child’s regular schedule must be made before 2:00 pm, to allow for communication to all parties concerned. It is the parent’s responsibility to relay any changes by calling the office, and the daycare, if the child attends daycare.
Parking Lot
The school parking lot is for staff use only between the hours of 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Please park on the street and walk your children to the drop-off/pick-up area.
Do not block the driveways to the parking lot.
Dress Code
Franklin Hill’s dress code colors are navy blue pants and navy or white tops. Students must wear tops in solid colors only. Sweaters and hoodies worn indoors must also be solid white or navy blue. Tank tops or spaghetti straps are not permitted. Shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh length. Hats, caps and hoodies are not permitted inside the classroom and office.
Students are expected to wear non-marking, hard-soled shoes in the school. No open toe shoes or sandals, and no flip-flops are acceptable. Students are never permitted to circulate in the school without shoes on. Therefore, it is a good idea for students to have two pairs of shoes at all time in the school (walking shoes and running shoes). This is a safety issue.
Lost Clothing
Lost clothing can be found in the large container in between the office and the gym. Also, ask your children to bring home any extra clothes from their lockers. Please put your child’s name in/on his or her clothing, and periodically check our Lost and Found. Every three months, unclaimed clothing will be donated to charity.
Student Illness
Whenever a child becomes sick or injured, the child will be brought to the office and the parents will be called.
Therefore, please have a current list of telephone numbers and emergency numbers on file with the office.
Medication
Parents are reminded not to send any medication with their child (Aspirin, cough syrup or antibiotics unless accompanied by a doctor’s note explaining the procedure for its use.) The school is not legally permitted to dispense medication without a prescription. Prescriptions must have a label printed by a pharmacist and be in a container. Medication is dispensed only at the office.
Students who are absent for extended periods of time ( 3 days or more) because of illness, must provide a medical note to justify their absence.
Students may only return to school from illness if they are able to follow regular daily routine, i.e. going outside at recess and lunch hour or in cold weather.
Student Absence – Vacations
Family Vacations during School Year
We highly encourage you to plan these vacations according to the school year calendar.
REMINDER
- It is the responsibility of the parents to make sure their child keeps up with her/his class lessons.
- The school is not responsible for providing school work to be completed during your child’s absence when vacations are prolonged or taken when school is in session.
- The school is not obliged to redistribute assignments or make up tests.
Peanut Free School
Franklin Hill is a Peanut-Free School. Do not send any food which contains peanuts, or has been made alongside peanuts. This includes particularly peanut butter and any other food or snack with peanut particles.
Lunch Hour
Lunch hour is from 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm.
Cafeteria services are provided by our school caterer. Menus will be provided in advance so that parents can order hot meals. The service is optional.
Please note that any issues concerning the catering service, meal choices, student absence, field trips should be addressed directly to the caterer, Le Doral telephone at 514-630-6113; e-mail is info@ledoral.com.
Students who come to school without a lunch will not be given a full catered meal. Parents will be called to bring a lunch.
Students bringing their own lunch are asked to bring them in appropriate containers – well-insulated and properly marked with their name, and appropriate utensils.
Note: Microwaves are not available.
Lunch supervision is provided by lunch supervisors hired by the school. These employees have the safety and security of all students at heart. In return, they deserve the unconditional respect and obedience of all children. Students who show disrespect for the rules or for the supervisor risk a school suspension (see code of conduct).
This applies equally to the playground and the lunchroom.
Make lunchtime a pleasant experience
- stay in your assigned seat
- keep your voices down
- clean up after yourself; use the garbage cans
- be quiet during end of lunch dismissal
Lockers
Two children are assigned to each locker. Students are not permitted to put locks on their lockers. Students must keep their lockers neat and tidy (remove food and clothing on a daily basis).
Prohibited Items
The following items are not permitted during school hours:
- Electronic Devices (smart watches, cameras, etc…)
- Cell phones
- Dangerous items
- Toys such as trading cards and collectibles
- Chewing Gum
- Makeup, cosmetics and perfume
- Sports Balls and other sports equipment
- Other valuables
Forbidden items will be confiscated.
In special cases, as arranged with the principal and bus company, some children may bring technological devices on the bus. The items are for use only on the bus and should never be seen at school. The school is not responsible for the loss of these items.
Anti- Bullying, Anti- Violence Plan
Our anti-bullying and anti-violence plan (ABAV) describes Franklin Hill’s approach to countering bullying and violence.
Behaviour Matrix
The School Behaviour Matrix is a framework that defines students’ expectations in various settings (bus, hallway, classroom, washrooms, cafeteria, etc.). We are teaching students the expectations and not the rules. This will give the students a positive twist on behaviour.
