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Vacation reporting/monitoring - Extended absences: The following info/process will be posted to our website for students and their families:
To maximize student achievement, the loss of learning time during the academic year as a result of vacations or other discretionary reasons should be avoided. With this in mind, parents and students should carefully note the following when considering planned, discretionary absences:
Parents/students should discuss the planned absence with the appropriate administrator and teachers.
Students are responsible for any work missed during the planned absence.
Where possible, students should submit work they will miss prior to the planned absence. Access to the internet (i.e. Brightspace / Google Classroom) may make it possible to stay on top of course work and evaluations.
Students are expected to complete their final 30% components during the scheduled Final Evaluation blocks.
Achievement data reveals that students who do not complete and submit ALL their work for feedback (assessment) and grading (evaluation) are likely to have lower final grades, and in some cases put their credit in jeopardy.
Some courses may have unique requirements (e.g., courses with labs, technological subjects, courses with a significant performance component such as Physical Education or Drama). Accordingly, it may be difficult to make up for all work missed.
Please see the Planned Extended Absence form Planned Absence Form for the process to report a student's extended absence.
Absences during protected time (Final 30) - every teacher MUST refer students to administrators to determine, discuss and approve an alternate plan due to absences and will then advise teachers.
With temperatures still keeping us guessing, winter weather could surprise us any time! To stay prepared, families are encouraged to review the HDSB Inclement Weather Reminders to know how we communicate important updates about school closures and bus cancellations. A printable version of this information is also available. If your child is bused to school, please ensure you know which transportation zone you are located in. Let’s stay connected and safe when wintry conditions arrive!
