Daily School Routines

Hours of Operation

The school is open at 7:00 a.m. during regular school days
The main office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The library is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Summer hours are published prior to the summer break
Classrooms open at 7:50 a.m.
It is expected that students will leave at dismissal if they do not have a practice, game or other school activity.
Students who are in the building after dismissal (2:05pm) must be supervised by a staff member

School Day Schedule

Regular Day Schedule
PERIOD	START	END
Opening Exercises	8:00	8:05
Period 1	8:05	9:20
Period 2	9:25	10:40
Period 3	10:45	12:00
Period 4	11:30	12:45
Period 5	12:50	2:05

LUNCH 1: 10:45 – 11:25

LUNCH 2: 12:05 – 12:45

BUS DEPARTURE: 2:20

Upon arrival to school students are expected to go directly to their locker, remove all non-uniform apparel and remain in uniform for entire duration of the day.
Bags should be stored in lockers
If a student arrives to class after 8:20 am or more than 5 minutes after the start time of periods 2,3,4 or 5 they are to report to the main office.

Alternative School Day Schedules

These occur throughout the year, depend on the nature of the activity and are posted to the students and the community. Alternative School Day schedules may be for assemblies, information sessions, liturgical celebrations or special presentations. In all cases, these events are part of the program of the school and attendance is mandatory. Changes to the school day schedule will be posted on the School Website Calendar.

Opening Exercise and Annoucements

Opening exercises consist of the playing of the National Anthem and daily prayer. All students are to be in their classrooms for morning exercises, as this is part of the period one class.

Washroom Access

Students should attempt to avoid accessing the washrooms during instructional time
Students need to avoid gathering to socialize in the washrooms
No food or drink should be consumed in the washrooms
Washrooms need to be vacated once the warning bell rings at 7:55 am daily
Students need to return to class promptly after accessing the washroom

Ladder of Care

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes daily. However, at times we recognize that students may need extra support throughout the day. We offer a ladder of care in order to ensure adequate supervision of students throughout the school day.

Class
Student Succes or Learning Services
Guidance
Main Office

Student must report to class at the begining of every period and then access supports as planned in consulation with guidance. Students must remain on the ladder of care. At no point in the day are students permitted to wonder the halls or remain in the building unsupervised. Any student who cannot comply with this expectation will be sent home and/or face school disipline in accordance with the safe schools act.

CELL PHONE POLICY

Board Policy 1 4.2 states the “teacher determines the appropriate learning opportunities that enable students to access board technology or their personally owned devices for educational purposes within the classroom. Students must obtain teacher permission before using technology at school.”

Common Areas of the School

Hallways, stairways, washrooms, the library, the atrium and the school campus are locations of minimum supervision and can sometimes be the site of inappropriate behavior including bullying. Students are reminded that they are to be compliant and cooperative with school staff in all areas of the school at all times. Students are further reminded that the school security guard is a member of school staff and is in place to ensure their safety and security during the lunch periods.

JPII – Our Neighbourhood School

JPII has a beautiful campus located at a busy intersection and surrounded by homes, businesses, and other educational institutions. It is very important that students are respectful and considerate while out in the community. The school receives feedback from neighbors, both good and bad, and we want to ensure that we are seen as positive members of the local community at all times.

Students must:

Follow all traffic signals and signs and be mindful of traffic.
Cross the streets at crosswalks and intersections. Do not cross streets at random spots.
Use sidewalks and pathways wherever possible.
Be considerate, cooperative and polite when patronizing malls, stores and other public places.
do not loiter or litter on neighbouring property.
Follow the rules of public transportation when riding the LTC.

TOBACCO USE

John Paul II Catholic Secondary School is a smoke-free, vape free and chew-free environment. The use of e-cigarettes and vaporizers are included in the School Board Policy. In accordance with School Board Policy and the Ontario Tobacco Control Act, the smoking of cigarettes or the use of any tobacco product including chewing tobacco is prohibited. Students smoking on school property may be charged under the Smoke Free Ontario Act, 2017. Students who use tobacco and vape products on school property will be suspended and referred to the Tobacco Enforcement Officer. A fine for a student vaping or smoking on school property is $305 and a fine for a student share a cigarette or vapour product in $490.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

The London District Catholic School Board believes that:

The following principles form the cornerstone of all school discipline and that their practice must be evident to all in this Catholic school system:
- - Respect for the dignity of the individual
  - Justice with love
  - Freedom with responsibility

All system personnel share responsibility with parents, the parish team and the community for creating an environment and attitude conducive to the academic, spiritual, social, aesthetic, and physical development of students to enable them to live and contribute as responsible Catholics.

This belief is affirmed in Board policies, including the Safe Schools Policy. The Board is committed to fostering safe, caring, inclusive; Christ centred learning environments and safe schools. The purpose of the Board’s Code of Conduct is to further promote the mission of the Board and to provide a framework for individual schools to develop a local school based Code of Conduct that fosters a positive school climate and supports student academic achievement.

The Board’s Code of Conduct recognizes that all members of the school community including principals, teachers, other staff members, students, parents, visitors and volunteers have an obligation to comply with the standards of behaviour outlined in this policy.

The Board empowers the Director of Education to establish Regulations and Procedures regarding the Code of Conduct.

Adopted: January 28, 2008

Revised: February 4, 2019

Board Policy J 5.5

CONDUCT WHILE ON FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are scheduled during the school year and participation should be considered as mandatory. As field trips are school events, the school Code of Conduct remains in effect. Students are to be in full uniform for field trips unless, at the discretion of the teacher, the activity of the outing may result in damage to the uniform. Signed consent forms must be returned before a student can go on a field trip.

NON-SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS

From time to time, outside agencies may attempt to promote tours and activities through individuals in the school. These events are in no way supported by the school and the school cannot assume any responsibility for these activities. This includes planned mass-truancy like “Beach Day” or other student orchestrated absences from school. School-sponsored trips will be initiated by teachers and proceed with school and system approval. Parents who have concerns about a particular activity, particularly those involving trips or entertainment events, should contact the school.