Handbook

Introduction

This handbook is intended to be a reference for students, parents and staff when they require information about Carisbrooke’s policies and procedures.  The contents should be considered as standard practice for all members of the Carisbrooke School family.

The book is organized into seven major divisions. Please use the links to the left for all information.

I       Philosophy 
II      Policies and Procedures
III     Programs
IV     Student Services
V      Community Involvement
VI     School Map & Boundaries
VII    School Floor Plan

A series of related topics is included in each section.  The table of contents on the page following this introduction should be used to locate the appropriate section and topic.

All of the policies and procedures are subject to periodic review.  Any suggestions for changes should be directed to the Principal or Vice Principal.

I PHILOSOPHY

Mission Statement    
Commitments            
Code of Conduct    

II POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Assemblies
Attendance
Combined Classes /“Split” Classes    
Communication     
Complaints    
Consequences for Misbehaviour    
Emergency Procedures    
Entering and Leaving the School    
Evaluation and Reporting of Student Progress    
Extra Time in School    
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Homework    
Hours of Operation    
Illness While at School    
Leaving School Early    
Lost and Found    
Lunch at School    
Medication    
Out of Bounds    
Parent Teacher Conferences    
Placement of Students
Registration of Students    
School Photographs    
Scooters, Skateboards, Bikes and Rollerblades    
Smoke Free Space    
Student Fees
Supervision of Students    
Textbooks and Student Supplies    
Traffic and Parking    
Use of Telephone    
Valuables at School    
Weapons at School    

III PROGRAMS    

Band    
English as a Second Language (E.S.L.)
Extracurricular Activities    
Field Trips    
Gifted Program    
Information Technology    
Orff Music    
Outdoor School    
Provincial Curriculum    
Student Council    

IV STUDENT SERVICES

Counsellor    
Learning Assistance
Library Resource Centre    
Medical Services    
School Based Resource Team    

V COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Absentee Call Back Service    
Community Use of School Facilities    
Parent Advisory Council    
Visitors    
Volunteers    
School Directory    
School Planning Council