Eugene Reimer Middle School
Student Agenda 2015-2016
Eugene Reimer Middle School
Abbotsford School District
3433 Firhill Drive, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 6X6
Phone: 604.504.5343 Fax: 604.852.0465
http://eugenereimer.sd34.bc.ca
Principal: Mr. Reg Gabriel
Vice-Principal: Ms. Mirjana Jurcic
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Why is the Raven our Mascot?
The raven is a black, glossy bird that is a member of the crow family. The raven is known
for its competitiveness, intelligence, mastery, adaptability, and ability to cooperate. We
feel many of these qualities are ones Eugene Reimer students should strive to accomplish.
What are the Primary School Colours?
Our school colours are black, silver, red and white.
Black represents the predominant colour of the North American raven.
Silver represents the lining of a cloud where a raven flies. The „silver lining‟ provides comfort,
protection, and an inspiration for the future.
Red and White represent two important ideals:
* The colour of the Canadian Flag, the flag and country which Eugene Reimer represented so well,
winning over 50 national and 22 international medals over his 22 year athletic career.
* The Colours of BC Disability Sports which represent perseverance, strength, ability, dedication, and
an opportunity to achieve.
Black Feather – 90% or higher
Silver Feather – 80% - 89%
Red Feather – Best Effort
Eugene Reimer Middle School and Abbotsford City of Character Shared Values
Respect
Responsibility
Integrity
Empathy
Courage
Service
Vision Statement
ERMS is a diverse learning community empowering the whole person toward individual success,
community involvement and global citizenship.
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Our Founder Dr. Eugene Reimer
Our school proudly displays the name of a Canadian hero, Eugene Reimer. Eugene Reimer‟s
story, his commitment to service, unwavering positive attitude and his passion for enabling
others to set goals and realize their potential is a compass for the staff and students of Eugene
Reimer Middle School.
Eugene Reimer‟s significant contributions to sports and to athletes with a disability are unparalleled. An
inspiration to thousands of disabled individuals, Eugene has proven that a wheelchair is not a handicap,
but rather, an opportunity for athletic achievement.
Following a childhood bout with polio, the longtime Abbotsford resident was left with only minimal use
of his legs. In the 1960s, however, when wheelchair sports were in their infancy, Eugene took on sport
with a passion. He excelled in a wide variety of games, including weightlifting, archery, swimming,
basketball, volleyball, and track and field events. Eugene quickly became one of the Province‟s top allaround athletes.
From 1968, until his retirement from sports in 1980, Eugene amassed over 50 national and 22
international medals, 10 of which were Olympic! He participated and excelled in prestigious world
events, such as the International Paralympics, PanAm Wheelchair Games, and B.C. Wheelchair Games.
In 1972, Eugene set new world records at the Paralympic Games in Heidelberg, Germany, by taking
gold medals in both discus and pentathlon, and a silver medal for the 4 x 60 m relay.
Eugene was named "Canadian Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year" in 1972, the first
time that such a level of recognition had been awarded to an athlete with a disability. In
1974, he was awarded the Order of Canada medal for his "inspiring example to the
handicapped". In 1991, the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame and Museum presented Eugene
with the W.A.C. Bennett Award, in recognition of his special contribution to the
Province of B.C. In 2000, Eugene was inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame. Later that same year
the Eugene Reimer Award was established. This award is presented annually and recognizes a British
Columbian who makes an outstanding contribution in the field of sport, recreation, or physical education
for persons with disabilities. Abbotsford‟s own Eugene Reimer was honoured as the inaugural recipient.
On May 2nd, 2002, Eugene was inducted into the B. C. Sports Hall of Fame.
A valued ambassador for people with physical disabilities, Mr. Reimer chaired the 2002 B. C. Disability
Games held in Abbotsford.
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In nominating Mr. Reimer for this honour, renowned British Columbian, Rick Hansen notes “Eugene
was an incredible inspiration to me as a young athlete and he continues to inspire all who know him
and/or his story.” Board Chairman, John Smith, adds, “Eugene Reimer is a highly distinguished
Abbotsford Native whose courage, dedication and many achievements are an excellent model for the
youth of our community, and particularly those attending the school that will bear his name.”
Eugene Reimer Middle School Principal’s Message
The information contained here serves as a student and parent handbook, and is intended to provide you
with useful information about the school and its organization. Please read through this as the staff
continues to work very hard on implementing school rules and policies to provide a safe and orderly
environment for all the students in our school.
When does Code of Conduct Apply?
Conform to School Rules/School Code of Conduct and the District Code of Conduct when:
(a) at school
(b) on the way to and from school
(c) in transit to and from school, during school time and while attending any school function
(d) on the premises or school grounds of any school in the district
(e) on field trips
(f) at anytime during the school day, whether on or off the school premises
ERMS School Code of Conduct
• It is expected that students will conform to high standards of behaviour when at school, on the way to
and from school, and while attending any school function or field trip. Students are also expected to
demonstrate high standards of work habits, arriving to school and class on time, with the necessary
supplies and materials, as well as completing all in-school and homework assignments.
• Students are expected to be cooperative, responsible, and do the best they can at all times.
The Eugene Reimer Middle School Code of Conduct, is based on the Abbotsford City of Character, and
should guide student behaviour at all times:
RESPECT
Respectful people are self-disciplined and courteous, and they protect the rights and
dignity of others.
RESPONSIBILITY
Taking responsibility means being accountable for your actions, your words and your obligations.
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INTEGRITY
Integrity is a commitment to honesty that is clear because actions are consistent with stated beliefs or
promises. Honest, truthful, trustworthy people have integrity.
EMPATHY
Empathy is sensing, sharing and understanding the experiences, feelings and emotions of others.
COURAGE
Courage is the ability to face and endure what is dangerous, difficult, or painful without giving in to fear
SERVICE
Service is committing talents, resources, time and effort to support, guide, and enrich individuals,
organizations and initiatives in the community.
• Students must conduct themselves in a respectful manner to all adults, including teachers, TAs, noonhour supervisors, support staff, and parents, as well as their fellow students.
• Being respectful also means recognizing the personal space and personal property of other students and
staff.
• Unacceptable behaviours include behaviours that interfere with the learning of others, acts of bullying,
harassment or intimidation (including cyber/ texting), and throwing snowballs in or near the school
building. Illegal acts include acts of possession, use or distribution of illegal or restricted substances,
possession or use of restricted weapons (including laser pens), and theft of or damage to property.
Fighting
Do not fight, do not play fight, do not “rough-house”, do not incite fighting, and do not watch a fight. If
a fight occurs go and report to an adult immediately.
Eugene Reimer Behaviour and Academic Interventions
1. SuccessWatch at lunch time detention(s) will be assigned to students for various reasons which
include but are not limited to:
a. Late to school
b. Off-task behaviours
2. Record of Behaviour Intervention
a. Teacher‟s will communicate with home regarding inappropriate class behaviour issues
prior to forwarding their concern to the administration (The exceptions will be serious
behaviours)
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3. Hall Pass
a. Students who are in the hallway without a signed planner or note will be assigned
SuccessWatch for that day or the next day.
4. Checkmymark.com
a. Students and parents should always be aware of the student‟s progress by logging on to
checkmymark.com
Sports Team and Code of Conduct
• Students who play with school sports teams learn discipline, practice leadership, and build new
relationships. Our students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular school activities throughout
the year.
• Students who participate on school teams must agree to abide by the school‟s Athletic Code of
Conduct.
• Students are encouraged to purchase optional insurance for sports related activities.
• Intramurals: students in all grades play sports and earn “House” points for participating and winning.
Roles and Responsibilities
• The role of our middle school is to provide students with a positive guided learning experience in a
safe and caring setting that facilitates academic and social success.
• Students are expected to know and follow Eugene Reimer‟s rules of behaviour and civility that will
allow all students to perform to the best of their abilities.
• All staff members play an integral role in the reinforcement of Eugene Reimer‟s expectations of
behaviour and civility contributing to success.
• All staff, students, and families have the responsibility to facilitate positive behaviours and
expectations; likewise, we all have a responsibility in taking steps toward the correction of student
behaviours.
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• Parents/guardians have an integral responsibility in supporting school expectations and behaviours. As
such communication between school and home about their child‟s social and academic progress is an
important aspect of supporting school expectations.
• Disrespectful behaviours include (but are not exclusive to): vandalism, rough play, inappropriate
language, public displays of affection, and direct disobedience.
Consequences
• The development of self-discipline is a very important goal at our school. The aim of consequences for
misbehavior is for students to learn something constructive from their experience.
• Consequences for behaviours that do not meet school expectations and/or District codes of conduct
will be logical and appropriate, with each case of misbehavior being dealt with on an individual basis.
• Depending upon the severity and frequency of an infraction, consequences may range from a
discussion, with admin to working with a mediator to, to a suspension from school or within the school.
Suspensions are rare and typically used for escalating behaviours.
Social Networking Sites (e.g. Facebook, Twitter )
A reminder, that the user agreement for Facebook/Twitter indicates that users must
be 13 years or older to use the program. If your child has an issue on Facebook
please “report” the issue to Facebook, (and print the post/message). Facebook &
Twitter are independent companies outside of school.
Informed Consent
On occasion our students are called upon to attend one of our feeder elementary schools (Blue Jay, Dave
Kandal, Harry Sayers, Aberdeen, Bradner, Ross or Mt. Lehman) or to Rick Hansen High School for
participation in an event. Rather than having our students complete permission forms, this paragraph is
providing you, the parent/guardian, with informed consent for permission to take your child to these
events under the direct ERMS teacher supervision. This notice serves as “informed consent” according
to our Assistant Superintendent, and will be in newsletters.
If Concerns Arise
• Regular communication between parents and teachers leads to a greater understanding and
appreciation of the education process, as well as each child‟s participation in it. We welcome and
appreciate your inquiries and visits, and trust you will contact us if concerns or questions arise.
• First make an appointment to talk to the teacher involved.
• If the issue is not resolved then talk to Ms. Jurcic (Vice Principal) or
Mr. Gabriel (Principal)
• If the issue is still not resolved Phone our Assistant Superintendent
Dr. MacKay (604.859.4891)
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The School Office
The office is open from 7:45am to 2:45pm on school days.
O Canada
• Monday morning, will start with the playing of our National Anthem via the PA
system. Students should immediately stop what they are doing and stand in a
respectful and quiet manner, with their hands by their sides.
Starting the Day
The building will be open at 7:30am, however, unless you have been asked to come to school early e.g.
sports practice or a club we ask students not to come into the building before 8:05am. At 8:05am,
students can come into the school and wait in the main lobby, until the first or second bell rings before
going to their locker. Please arrive to the school grounds by 8:15am.
• 8:18 am First bell: Students should gather materials needed for the early morning classes. Personal
belongings such as backpacks, purses and jackets must be left in lockers during instructional time (no
backpacks in the classroom).
• 8:25 am Final bell; students should be sitting quietly at their desks, ready for announcements and
instruction.
• Students are expected to arrive on time for school each day. Students late for school must first check
in at the Office to get their planner stamped.
• An un-excused late will result in Success Watch at lunchtime.
Instructional Schedule*
8:25 – 9:14 Block 1
9:14 – 10:03 Block 2
10:03-10:15 Nutrition Break
10:15 - 11:03 Block 3
11:03 - 11:52 Block 4
11:52 - 12:35 – Lunch Break
12:35 – 1:25 Block 5
1:25 – 2:15pm Block 6
*Occasionally during special events we may have an alternate bell schedule.
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Nutrition Break
• There will be a 12 minute Nutrition / Locker Break at 10:03 a.m. Nut-break is the time to use the
washroom, eat a snack and go to lockers. Students are not permitted to go outside at this time.
Lunch Routine
Lunch break is 45 minutes long and includes an eating period of 12
minutes. All students will eat in their homeroom class.
• 11:52 Lunch Begins
• 11:52 - 12:04 Eating Time
• 12:04 - 12:35 Activity Time
• 12:35 Lunch Ends
During lunch break the school provides paid supervision for all students who do not go home for lunch.
Students who are staying at school for lunch must follow some simple guidelines.
Students will eat their lunch in the classroom, remain seated, talk quietly, treat each other and their
school with respect, and clean up after themselves. Students must keep classrooms, hallways and
grounds clean and free of litter.
Students are required to use only the front main doors to enter and exit the building at all times.
The Nest
• The canteen is open during nutrition and lunch breaks. Students should come to the Nest only if
purchasing food to supplement their lunch. They should line up single file and wait their turn for service.
This is a privilege.
• Vending machines may be used during nutrition break and lunch, as well as before and after school.
• Students are to bring Canadian currency for use at school.
• The Nest is meant to supplement lunch, or for a snack, so students should not rely on this for their
main meal.
Anaphylactic Shock Alert
• As a few students have severe peanut allergies, we request no peanuts be in specific classrooms‟ or in
the office.
• A few staff members have severely allergic reactions to perfumes; do not bring perfume / deodorant
body spray / etc. to school.
• Thank you, for your cooperation as we endeavor to make this school safe and healthy for all who
attend.
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Administration of Medication
• We prefer that arrangements be made for students to take any medication at home.
However, if your child requires medication at school, please complete the “Request
for Administration of Medication at School” form available from our school office.
• It is important for students with health concerns that require medications such as
inhalers, epi-pens, antihistamines, etc., for asthma, allergies, etc to have one at the
school.
• Please contact the office about any student health conditions or concerns during
September yearly.
Injuries
Students with injuries will be assessed, treated and either sent back to class, sent home, or sent to
medical aid. Students with head injuries, in particular, will be sent home to be supervised to “err on the
side of caution.”
(School Board Office Policy 10.5 – Student Illness or Injury at School)
Illness
• Good health and hygiene are necessary for effective learning. Students who become ill during the day
are to go directly to their teacher, who will direct the ill student to the office.
• Our policy is to send students who are ill, home as soon as possible. Phone calls will be made to
parents or guardians or listed emergency contacts to come and pick up their child. We encourage parents
to keep home, work and cell phone numbers current.
Reporting Absences / Lates
• Attendance is taken in the classrooms each morning and afternoon. The office checks all unaccounted
absences.
• Please phone the school before 8:30 a.m. to report a student absence or excuse a late student at
604.504.5343
Extended Absences / Vacation
• The purpose of school is to provide opportunities for our children to learn in a safe and caring
environment. Students who are away from school for an extended period of time (2 weeks or longer),
will find it more difficult to be academically successful. Students and parents/guardians are responsible
for the consequences of any missed learning which has occurred.
• Students must inform their teachers a minimum of five (5) days prior to leaving for extended absence.
In addition, parents must fill out the extended absence form in the Office.
• We expect students to be caught up and in good academic standing prior to any extended absence.
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• When a family trip extends beyond a week or two, parents and teachers become very concerned about
the amount of classroom-based instruction that a student misses. Missing this important instruction can
have a significant effect on learning.
Prolonged absences from school will likely mean that students will develop gaps in learning which may
limit their chances of success in later years. Therefore, the District strongly encourages parents to
consider shorter absences, or that parents take trips in conjunction with existing school holidays, such as
Christmas or Spring Break.
Closed Campus
• Eugene Reimer Middle School has a closed campus policy. This means that only current students and
staff who attend Eugene Reimer Middle School are to be on the grounds during the school day. It also
means that once students arrive at school they must remain on the school grounds for the rest of the
school day. Students being picked up during school hours (i.e. for doctor‟s appointment) must be met in
the office for safety reasons.
Sign In and Out
• Students who are late to school must sign in at the office. If you are late because of a dentist/doctor
appointment please have your parent/guardian write a note in your planner to excuse you. Your planner
will be stamped, and it must be shown to the classroom teacher.
• An unexcused late will result in SuccessWatch at lunchtime.
• Students who need to leave early for an appointment must be signed out at the Office by the
parent/guardian, and must sign back in upon return.
• Students may not leave the school grounds without parent/guardian permission and school office
knowledge.
Planners
• The school planner has been designed to help students manage their time and workload.
Eugene Reimer Middle School requires all students to keep their planner up to date
throughout the year. Planners should remain intact, with none of the pages removed.
Students who lose their planner or remove pages will be expected to buy a new planner for
$5.
• Students should write all assignments and upcoming tests in their planner. Blank planners are
unacceptable. Students should carry their planner to every class.
• The planner may also be used to communicate between school and home about matters such as
newsletters, upcoming activities or performances, report cards, parental concerns, and absences and
appointments. Students must convey messages and notices promptly to the teacher by the same day.
Parents are requested to review their child’s planner on a daily basis.
• Students whose parents are involved daily in monitoring their child‟s homework and progress are
likely to learn better than students who are not supported daily.
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Assignments
• Assignments will be monitored by individual teachers and teams. Work done at home is a crucial part
of learning. Students should have assignments completed and handed in on time.
• Teachers may offer extra support to students before school starts, during the day, at lunch or after
school. Students need to be responsible and ask for help.
Copying, Cheating and Plagiarism
• Students are expected to present their own work in their own words. The substitution of work copied or
taken from other students or from sources such as the Internet, and presented as their own, is not
acceptable and will result in appropriate consequences.
Homework
• Homework shall be monitored by individual teachers as well as teams of teachers. Work
done at home is an important part of all learning. It is an expectation of all students to have
homework completed and all assignments handed in on time. Teams/Pods may offer
homework/study hall session at lunch or after school to assist students needing extra
help.
• Students in middle school may spend a minimum of 60 minutes per night on homework, review, and
reading. However, students need time to be children as well; there must be a balance between work and
play. Parents who believe their child is doing an excessive amount of homework should contact the
child‟s teacher.
Student‟s Academic Progress
Please log-in to www.checkmymark.com for information about your academic progress. Log-in
information is distributed in September. Please ensure the school has up-to-date email address for
yourself and your parents.
Many parents access checkmymark each day to monitor their child’s achievement.
Marks - Letter Grades and Definitions
A 86-100%-Excellent or Outstanding Performance in relation to learning outcomes
B 73-85%-Very Good Performance in relation to learning outcomes
C+ 67-72%-Good Performance in relation to learning outcomes
C 60-66%-Satisfactory Performance in relation to learning outcomes
C- 50-59%-Minimally Acceptable Performance in relation to learning outcomes
I 0-49%-No demonstration of minimally acceptable performance in relation to learning outcomes in
this reporting period
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Work Habits
Good (G)
Responsibility: all assignments turned in, ready to work and learn. Cooperation: works well with other
students and teachers, participates in class in a meaningful way. Independence: a self-directed learner,
takes appropriate initiative and responsibility for learning.
Satisfactory (S)
Responsibility: most assignments turned in, usually ready to work and learn. Cooperation: usually
works well with other students and teacher(s). Independence: often requires direction.
Needs Improvement (N)
Responsibility: most assignments missing, frequently not ready to work and learn. Cooperation: does
not work well with other students or teacher(s). Independence: needs one-on-one attention most of the
time.
Incomplete Grades
• Students should give their best effort in their academic studies at all times. Students who do not
complete a full term of study may receive a grade of Incomplete (I). Completion of an “I” package of
assignments is required in order to convert the “I” to a passing mark.
• Students who fail to achieve passing status may be referred to Learning Services and/or the office.
• Students who have incomplete work maybe assigned SuccessWatch for an opportunity to complete
work.
Student Activity Fee
The student activity fee is $30 and is used to cover costs of student agendas, guest speakers, student ID
cards, school events at lunch, student recognition, student leadership events, lock and locker rental.
Please make cheques payable to Eugene Reimer Middle School or exact change would be appreciated in
the fees envelope. Note there will be a fee of $10 for any NSF cheque returned to the school.
Yearbook
A school yearbook is a great way to record your child‟s school history. These become valuable
keepsakes for the future. A school yearbook may be pre-ordered for $45. This is a full color quality
document that will be cherished in the future. The school orders only limited quantities based on preorder.
Receipts are issued for all yearbook purchases and are distributed to students in
November with their child’s report card. The receipt confirms your child’s pre-order of
the yearbook. If you do not receive a receipt please send a note in your child’s planner
to address the concern while the option of pre-order is still available.
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The cost of the yearbook will increase to $55 on Friday, December 18th 2015. The last day to order a
yearbook is Friday, January89th 20165, so don‟t delay and pre-order yours today!
No Snowballs
On snow days we want to avoid an injury so we do not allow students to throw
snowballs on campus. We encourage your students to have fun in the snow by
building a snowman.
Uniform Dress Code
See “Quick Reference Uniform Dress Code” Information on the reverse of the cover of the planner.
Jackets, backpacks, hats and purses must be stored in lockers during instructional time (not in the
classroom).
Hall Behaviour
• Hall behaviour should be suitable to an institution of learning. Profanity, inappropriate remarks (in any
language), touching of others, “rough-housing” or play fighting are not allowed. Public displays of
affection are not appropriate in the school setting.
• When moving in the halls and on the stairs, students should walk quietly and orderly while keeping to
the right hand side.
• Students need to be walking with their teacher and classmates when moving to another classroom.
• Students who are in the hall during instructional time, who do not have a signed “Hall Pass” will be
assigned SuccessWatch.
Chewing Gum
• Gum can make a terrible mess, and is difficult to clean up. Students are not permitted to chew gum
while at school or on field trips.
Rollerblades, Skateboards, Scooters and Wheeled Shoes
• Wheeled devices, except those which aid students with a disability, are not permitted on school
property (inside or outside) during school hours.
Telephone Use
• There is a student courtesy telephone in the Office for use during breaks. Students should
have office staff permission prior to using the office telephone. Students are to line up one
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at a time outside the office door. The office phone is available from 7:45am – 2:45pm on schooldays.
• There are telephones in each classroom; students need to have teacher permission to use the classroom
phone
• Students are expected to notify their parents whenever they expect to be late arriving home.
• Students are to have arranged rides in advance of staying late for any activity/practice.
Use of the Gymnasium
• Gym strip (e.g. house coloured t-shirt {black, red, silver}, shorts and running shoes) should be worn
during physical education classes, athletic games, or practices. Students should not wear regular clothing
for PE.
• Please ensure that running shoes are clean, and have non-marking soles. Do not wear “street shoes” in
the gym.
• Enter and exit the gym through the main doors, or the changing room doors. Do not use the exterior
gym doors, except in an emergency.
• Aerosol / spray deodorant / spray perfume (i.e. Axe) are not permitted due to allergies and asthma;
students are encouraged to use roll-on or deodorant sticks.
• Food or drinks (except water) are not permitted in the gymnasium.
• Students must respect personal space and property while using the change rooms and lockers.
• Daily use of personal locks is strongly encouraged, as the school is not responsible for lost or stolen
items. Please remove lock and contents at the end of your PE block as it may be cut off by the end of
each day. The school is not responsible for missing items from the change rooms.
Lost and Found
On a regular basis, our Lost and Found bin is full to overflowing. To help recover lost items, students
should have their name written on all articles of clothing. (E.g. jackets, gym strip, binder etc.) It is the
students/parents responsibility to check the Lost and Found on a regular basis, as all items left
unclaimed at the end of the month will be donated to charity.
Reimer Technology Policy
Use of electronic media (including mp3 players, iPods, personal laptops, cameras, portable
game system and cellular phones) is NOT permitted between 8am and 2:15pm
Students may use technology only outside at the front of the school and only before 8am and
after the 2:15pm bell. No technology can be used at any other time including lunch, inside or outside of
the school. There is an office phone for student use should they need to contact home. As well, parents
can phone and leave a message with the office if they need to leave a message for their children. In any
emergency, the office will call a student to the office if necessary.
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Consequences for the Use of Electronics
The first offense:
• technology confiscated by the teacher/staff member and brought to the vice‐principal / principal
• student to meet with vice‐principal at the end of the day to talk about social responsibility and to have
technology returned
• letter home explaining what happened; warning that second offense will result in one week of Success
Watch
The second offense:
• technology confiscated by the teacher/staff member and brought to the vice‐principal / principal
• student to meet with vice‐principal at the end of the day to talk about social responsibility
• student reminded that they will likely be assigned to one week of Success Watch
• letter home explaining what happened; warning that third offense will likely be an in‐school
suspension for defiance
The third offense:
• technology confiscated by the teacher/staff member and brought to the vice‐principal / principal
• student to meet with vice‐principal / principal at the end of the day to talk about social responsibility
• student reminded that they will likely have an in‐school suspension for defiance
• letter home explaining what happened; request for parent meeting to discuss technology issue
Computer Use
• School computers, school iPads are in the classroom, library, and technology lab
are available for student research and review work.
• Students and Parents must sign the Information and Communication Services
Form in order to access computers in the school.
• Students who do not comply with the policy will lose their computer access privileges.
• Students who vandalize or abuse school property may also be charged for repair/replacement costs.
(School Board Office Policy 9.210-2 - Information & Communication Services)
Field Trip Refunds
• Teachers and staff work very hard to organize field trips and plan meaningful learning experiences
beyond the classroom. Each planned field trip/event requires prepayment and a reservation made well in
advance. When students choose not to participate in fieldtrips, or are suspended due to misbehavior it is
not possible to refund money for pre-paid events. Please keep this in mind when signing permission
forms.
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Sports Team / Club Refunds
• Teachers and staff work very hard to organize sports teams and clubs to plan meaningful learning
experiences beyond the classroom. Each planned sports team / club requires prepayment. When
students no longer choose to participate in sports teams/club, or are suspended due to misbehavior it is
not possible to refund money for a pre-paid season / event. Please keep this in mind when signing
permission forms.
Textbooks
• Textbooks and other educational resources are property of the school and school district. Students may
be issued textbooks at the start of the year. Students are responsible for returning the same textbook they
were originally issued, in the same condition they received it. Textbooks are to be returned by the last
full week of school or earlier.
• Students will be charged a fee for lost or damaged textbooks.
• When not being used, textbooks should be safely stored in lockers
Lockers and Locks
• Students will comply with district policy of combination locks to be used on their assigned
lockers, for storing their school supplies. For security reasons, lockers and locks remain the
property of the school. School administration reserves the right to open and search lockers for
issues relating to school safety and security.
• Lock combinations should be memorized & NOT shared with friends. The homeroom teacher will
have a copy of the students locker combination. There is a $7 charge to replace a lost lock, and a $2
charge to exchange a lock.
• Students may go to their lockers before school, at nut-break, at lunch and after school.
• Do not mark up the doors of your locker. Use a magnet or fun tack to hang a poster; do not use tape or
glue. Everything you put in your locker must be removable and show no marks!
All decoration must be in good taste. Do not switch lockers to be closer to friends, you are assigned a
locker by your homeroom teacher.
• Anything that is unsafe or could be dangerous to others should never come to school and must never be
put into a school locker.
• Please clean out your locker on a regular basis, and before all non-instructional days and holidays.
(School Board Policy 11.100-1 – Rules Regarding School Lockers: Conditions of Use)
Learning Services
Our learning services staff is a team of teachers and teaching assistants who assist students with a
variety of academic and behavioral issues. (E.g. Learning Assistance, Counseling, ELL (English
Language Learners), etc.) For more information please contact the Learning Support Services Team
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Classes at Eugene Reimer Middle School:
All students take the same subjects. The core subjects include Language Arts, English, Social Studies,
Science, Math, Physical Education, Health & Career Education, and Encore. Students have a choice of
taking either French or Punjabi as a second language class.
PE Supplies and Class Supplies
Please mark each item with your child‟s name.
Eugene Reimer Ravens T-shirt (Red, Black or „Silver‟ for each House Colour) (Each student must
wear a school issued PE T-shirt for safety reasons) Cost is $8 each and can be purchased at the office
Track pants or shorts (no jeans)
Indoor running shoes (non-marking)
Combination lock for PE locker
Deodorant stick or roll-on (not spray deodorant – due to allergies/asthma)
Students should not be wearing the same clothing items throughout the day as in
their PE class
No food or beverages are to be brought into the Gym
Students are expected to change promptly prior to and after PE class.
The school is not responsible for missing items from the change rooms.
Parent Volunteers
• Parent Volunteers greatly enrich the quality of education in our school. Volunteers are often needed in
the canteen, library, classrooms, student clubs, and sports teams. All volunteers must go through a
mandatory screening process, which may require a criminal record check. If you are interested in
volunteering at Eugene Reimer Middle School, please contact the office. Please volunteer at Eugene
Reimer – Join the Passion for Excellence!
Parent Support
• At Eugene Reimer Middle School, we encourage parents to support their children‟s learning. Research
demonstrates that parent involvement improves student achievement.
• Parents should read their child‟s planner, check their email, check the school website at
http://eugenereimer.sd.34.bc.ca log-into www.checkmymark.com to see the student‟s academic
progress and read notices that are sent home daily, and communicate with teachers regularly.
• Parents should read the newsletter in order to know what is happening at our school,
including interims, report card, special events and exam dates.
• Parents planning extended vacations with their children should consult the school calendar.
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Suggestions for parents to build a better relationship with our School
• Meet the staff early in the school year.
• Keep informed of your child‟s class and school activities.
• Send an e-mail (e-mail addresses are listed on the school website and are as follows:
[email protected] or a note in your child‟s planner or make a phone call if you have any
concerns.
• Be involved in our school‟s PAC. Attend a meeting.
• Be willing to listen and learn.
• Remember that you and our staff are interested in your child‟s success.
Eugene Reimer Middle School “House” Structure
The school population will be divided into three houses: Silver, Black and Red
At least two grades will be in each house and students will be a member of a house each year. The
Houses will be an important structure for:
Student‟s sense of belonging
 Intramural competitions
 Mentoring of older and younger students
 Our 6 character virtues will be connected to house activities
Parent Advisory Council
The Parent Advisory council (PAC) is your parent community at Eugene Reimer Middle School. It is
hoped that our parent community will work closely with the administration team and our staff to
support, encourage and provide assistance to enhance the quality of education and the wellbeing for all
students at Eugene Middle School For more information please contact Mr. Gabriel.
The Future
We expect ALL students to work hard this year and focus on our school goal: Reading Comprehension
and to focus on high achievement in Academics, Arts, and Athletics, as well as being strong students of
character. The information in this agenda book must be shared with your parents so we all have an
understanding of behaviour and expectations at Eugene Reimer Middle School. This school is an
amazing place to be and we look forward to an exciting year together!
Mr. Gabriel and Ms. Jurcic
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