ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL CONSEQUENCES FOR UNACCEPTABLE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

Consumption/being under the influence of a prohibited/controlled substance (including but not limited to: vaping paraphernalia, drugs – including cannabis products, alcohol, misappropriated prescription drugs) on school property, at a school-sponsored event, or adjacent to the school premises during the scheduled day.

Sale of a prohibited/controlled substance (including but not limited to: vaping paraphernalia, drugs – including cannabis products, alcohol, misappropriated prescription drugs) on school property, at a school-sponsored event, or adjacent to the school premises during the scheduled day.

Possession of a prohibited/controlled substance (including but not limited to: vaping paraphernalia, drugs – including cannabis products, alcohol, misappropriated prescription drugs) on school property, at a school-sponsored event, or adjacent to the school premises during the scheduled day.

Sale of a prohibited/controlled substance (including but not limited to: vaping paraphernalia, drugs – including cannabis products, alcohol, misappropriated prescription drugs) on school property, at a school-sponsored event, or adjacent to the school premises during the scheduled day

Sale of a prohibited/controlled substance (including but not limited to: vaping paraphernalia, drugs – including cannabis products, alcohol, misappropriated prescription drugs) on school property, at a school-sponsored event, or adjacent to the school premises during the scheduled day but not limited to: fighting, bullying, dangerous vehicle use, hazing, racism, cyberbullying, harassment)

Consumption / being under the influence of a prohibited/controlled substance (including but not limited to: vaping paraphernalia, drugs – including cannabis products, alcohol, misappropriated prescription drugs) on school property, at a school-sponsored event, or adjacent to the school premises during the scheduled day.

Sale of a prohibited/controlled substance (including but not limited to: vaping paraphernalia, drugs – including cannabis products, alcohol, misappropriated prescription drugs) on school property, at a school-sponsored event, or adjacent to the school premises during the scheduled day.

ALL POLICIES APPLY TO ALL EXCURSIONS, TRIPS, OUTINGS, AND CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS

ALL POLICIES APPLY TO ALL EXCURSIONS, TRIPS, OUTINGS, AND CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS. FURTHER CONSEQUENCES MAY BE IMPLEMENTED AT THE DISCRETION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.

FURTHER CONSEQUENCES MAY BE IMPLEMENTED AT THE DISCRETION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.

ALL POLICIES APPLY TO ALL EXCURSIONS, TRIPS, OUTINGS, AND ATHLETIC EVENTS. FURTHER CONSEQUENCES MAY BE IMPLEMENTED AT THE DISCRETION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.

Grade 12 Class

It is a special year for our Grade 12 students. It is important that parents and students review the many highlights of the year, as well as the consequences of misbehaviour.

1. Early acceptance to university: students should be aware that acceptance is conditional. Students must maintain the academic integrity of the acceptance or risk losing their programme to that university.

2. Events leading up to graduation:

• Mother & Son Mass and Brunch

• Grade 12 Retreat: Mandatory requirement

• Completion of Christian Service Hours: Mandatory requirement

• Grad Formal

• Graduation Exercises/Ceremony

The graduation events are intended to celebrate your son's achievements at St. Michael's College School.

These events are a privilege, not a right. If during any of these activities, a student breaks any of the aforementioned student policies as outlined within points 9.2-13 on page 15, he will risk losing the opportunity to attend the graduation formal and/or graduation ceremony.

Please review this important information with your son.

Cafeteria

Hot and cold lunches are served in the cafeteria during the lunch period. Consideration for others dictates that the cafeteria be kept clean. Students are responsible for returning their dishes and placing any garbage in the receptacles. Food or beverages are not to be consumed in the school building or outside of the cafeteria. Cafeteria trays and dishes are not to be taken outside. An inability to clean up after oneself will be considered most serious and an interview with parents and the student will follow. Those who eat outside the building are responsible for placing their garbage in the receptacles provided by the school or the cit y and local businesses. Students are not to visit the cafeteria or the vending machines in the short interval of time between classes. The cafeteria may be used by senior students during a study period who require an area for group work.

SCHOOL STORE - Mporium

School supplies and SMCS apparel are available for purchase in the Mporium. The Mporium is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Fridays, the store will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Store hours are subject to change and will be updated on the store website: shopSMCS.com.

Student Government

The Student Government serves as a liaison between the student body and administration and assumes responsibility for organizing student activities.

It derives its authority from the Administration and its prime objective, through its organizing of a variety of healthy activities, is to promote school spirit, pride, and unity. The Student Government, in cooperation with the Administration, brings to life a wholesome social dimension to serve the needs of the student body and stimulate their growth in positive interpersonal relationships.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent-Teacher Conferences take place twice during the school year.

The first set of interviews takes place in mid-November following the first report card. The second set of interviews occurs in mid-February after the Christmas reports arrive home. Parents are invited to schedule interviews with teachers to discuss their son’s progress and concerns.

Evaluation Procedure

Students are evaluated based on a variety of assessments throughout the year. These assessments include student products such as tests, assignments and exams, conversations between teachers and students, and teacher observations of students. Four report cards are issued each year – one in each of November, January, March, and June. The final mark in a course is based on 70% term work and 30% culminating tasks, which may include a final examination. A minimum mark of 50% is required to receive a credit. Please see the SMCS course calendar for more information.

Examination Policy

Final exams in most courses are written in June. These are based on the entire year’s work. Students may also write a mid-year assessment in December. Students are asked not to schedule anything that would conflict with the mid-year assessment or final examination periods. If a student misses an exam due to illness, parents or guardians must contact the school to advise us of the absence and provide a certified d octor’s note. Avoid scheduling elective medical appointments or family matters such as holidays. A student who cheats will receive a mark of ‘0’ on the exam and may lose his credit. It will also jeopardize the student’s position at St. Michael’s College School.

ONTARIO STUDENT RECORD (OSR) & ONTARIO STUDENT TRANSCRIPT (OST)

The OSR is the ongoing, confidential record of a student’s educational progress through schools in Ontario. The collection of this information is authorized by the Education Act. Among the contents of the OSR are biographic and demographic data, report cards, the OST, a documentation file, and/or Native as a second language. A summary of successful credits earned by a student in Grades 9 and 10 and of all courses taken in Grades 11 and 12 is recorded on his OST. Note that all courses from Grades 11 and 12 are recorded on the OST if they have not been dropped by the fifth instructional day after the receipt of the Christmas report card. If a course is repeated, both results the initial mark and the repeated course mark are recorded on the OST. The student or his parent or guardian may access the OSR file by appointment.

Alumni Association

The St. Michael’s College School Alumni Association (SMCSAA) consists of more than 11,000 graduates and is committed to fostering the growth of a life-long relationship with the St. Michael’s community while supporting the school’s mission. The Alumni Association works to support the Basilian Fathers’ vocation of educating young men in the Catholic tradition.

Each year, new graduates are welcomed to the ranks of alumni and are encouraged to be involved with the various projects that alumni undertake to support the school.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

The St. Michael’s College School Parents’ Association (SMCSPA) is an integral part of our community. Parents are encouraged to become involved in the life of the school by supporting the activities of the association. Involvement provides an opportunity for parents to meet other parents, the staff, and the Administration, as well as an opportunity to participate in the educational, social, and liturgical functions sponsored by the school. The involvement of parents is a feature of St. Michael’s College School which greatly enriches our c ommunity.

ORDER OF ST. MICHAEL

The Order of St. Michael is the highest honour that St. Michael’s College School can bestow on a member of its community. It is awarded to the individuals who embody the Basilian Fathers’ motto “Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge,” through their contribution to the spiritual, academic, or material welfare of the school and the greater community. The members of the Order serve as models for our students and all of society.

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME

All students must remem ber that academic performance is their most important activity at St. Michael’s College School.

It is not valid to use the excuse of games, practices, perfor mances, trips, etc. for missing deadlines, tests, or homework. If a conflict arises, students are expected to proactively discuss it with the teacher involved before it becomes a problem. Students are responsible for catching up on work that may be missed.

St. Michael's prides itself in offering a wide range of co -curricular activities. Our school day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:39 p.m. This schedule allows more students to participate in co-curricular activities. The school understands that what the student gets out of participation in these activities is important in their o verall development. Thus, there are several sports at the interschool and intramural levels, as well as clubs and activities, in which the students can become involved.

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

African Canadian Youth Group

Anime Club

Art Club

Asian Association

Aviation Club

Blue Angels (Altar Serving)

Blue Anglers (Fishing)

Blue Beetles (Hallway Walkers)

Blue Knights (Chess)

Blue Pixels (Video Gaming)

Board Games Club

Business Leadership

Computer Science Club

Debate Club

DECA

Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Inclusion Student Committee

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Dungeons and Dragons

Film Club

Financial Literacy

French Aide

French Club

Global Ideas Institute

Good Shepherd Refuge

Gr. 7 & 8 Challenge Award

Green Initiative

Guitar Club

Irish Club

Italian Club

Library Leaders

M Squad

Mahjong Club

Media Arts/Photography

Milk Bag Mat Club

Model United Nations

Modern Man Movement

Peer Tutoring

Politics Club

Prefects

Reach for the Top

Reading Olympics

Science Club

Senior Math Club

SMCS Cuisine

Spanish Club

Sport Management Club

St. Michael’s Mechanics

St. Mike's Study Buddies

Stock Market Club

Student Ambassador Programme

Student Government

Theatre Stage Crew

Toastmasters Club

Tower Media

VEX IQ

VEX Robotics

Wellness Team

Yearbook Club

MUSIC & DRAMA

Fall Drama

Grade 8 Band

Grade 8 Honour Band

Grade 9 Beginner Band

Grade 9 Advanced Band

Grade 9 and 10 Trip Band

Grade 9 and 10 Festival Winds

Athletics

FALL SEASON

Cross Country - U13 (Grade 7)

Cross Country - U14 (Grade 8)

Cross Country - Novice (Grade 9)

Cross Country - Junior (Grade 10)

Cross Country - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

ESports - (Grades 7-12)

Football - U14 Flag (Grades 7 & 8)

Football - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Football - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Soccer - U14 (Grades 7 & 8)

Soccer - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Soccer - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Volleyball - U13 (Grade 7)

Volleyball - U14 (Grade 8)

Volleyball - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Volleyball - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Grade 10 Symphonic Band

Jr. Drumline

Jr. Jazz Ensemble

Liturgical Choir

Liturgical Ensemble

Rumba Squad

Spring Musical

Sr. Concert Band

Sr. Drumline

Sr. Jazz Combo

Sr. Jazz Ensemble

Sr. Trip Band

WINTER SEASON

Alpine Skiing - U14 (Grades 7 & 8)

Alpine Skiing - Varsity (Grades 9-12)

Basketball - U14 (Grades 7 & 8)

Basketball - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Basketball - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Curling - Varsity Div. I (Grades 9-12)

Curling - Varsity Div. II (Grades 9-12)

Hockey - U14 Blue (Grades 7 & 8)

Hockey - U14 White (Grades 7 & 8)

Hockey - Junior Blue (Grades 9 & 10)

Hockey - Junior White (Grades 9 & 10)

Hockey - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Snowboarding - U14 (Grades 7 & 8)

Snowboarding - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Snowboarding - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Swimming - U14 (Grades 7 & 8)

Swimming - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Swimming - Varsity (Grades 9-12)

SPRING SEASON

Archery (Grades 7-12)

Badminton - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Badminton - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Baseball - Varsity Div. I (Grades 9-12)

Golf - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Golf - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Lacrosse - U14 (Grades 7 & 8)

Lacrosse - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Lacrosse - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Rugby 7s - U14 (Grades 7 & 8)

Rugby 7s - Junior (Grades 9 & 10)

Rugby 7s - Senior (Grades 11-12)

Softball - U14 (Grades 7 & 8)

Tennis - Varsity (Grades 9-12)

Track & Field - U13 (Grade 7)

Track & Field - U14 (Grade 8)

Track & Field - Novice (Grade 9)

Track & Field - Junior (Grade 9)

Track & Field - Senior (Grades 11 & 12)

Ultimate - Varsity (Grades 9-12)

Please note: For more information on co-curricularathletics,pleaseseetheAthleticsDepartment