School Hours & Winter Weather
SCHOOL HOURS
Monday - Friday - Doors open at 8:15 AM - Classes start at 8:35 AM
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays - School is out at 3:07 PM
Thursdays - School is out early at 2:14 PM
WINTER LUNCH HOUR and WEATHER NOTICE
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays
When the lunch bell rings, the students will go to their lockers, get their lunch and their outside clothing and head to the Atrium to eat their lunches.
Student can choose to eat inside in the ATRIUM for the first 20 Minutes of lunch.
First Half - 12:29 to 12:49 PM - ATRIUM
Second Half - 12:49 to 1:09 PM - OUTSIDE
A bell will ring and all students move outside for the remainder of lunch.
Thursday Schedule
First Half - ATRIUM 11:24 to 11:44 AM
Second Half - OUTSIDE 11:44 to 12:04 PM
CLOSING SCHOOLS IN BAD WEATHER
Division schools would not close due to bad weather. Assume that schools are open unless you hear otherwise through the media, SchoolZone or directly from the school.
Schools need to remain open even under the most severe weather conditions to provide a safe environment for students who choose to attend. It is up to you to decide whether or not to send your child to school on days with severe weather, but inform the school if you choose to keep your child at home.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Recess is an important break from the regular school routine, and gives students a chance to get fresh air and exercise. Schools will continue to have morning and afternoon recess breaks, even in bad weather so students should dress appropriately.
Students will be informed of the weather and can stay inside if:
- it is raining heavily,
- temperatures drop to -23 degrees Celsius
- Environment Canada issues an Air Quality Health Index rating that is at 7 or higher
OPEN CAMPUS
If the student choose to go off campus for LUNCH they can and will be let back into the building at the end of lunch time. Listed below are the guild lines of the grades allowed to leave the school grounds during lunch time as this will help with the congestion within community businesses.
GRADE 7 - Mondays
INSTITUTE STUDENTS - Tuesdays
GRADE 8 - Wednesdays
GRADE 9 - Fridays
YELLOW BUS SERVICE IN BAD WEATHER
Yellow school buses may run later than usual, or not at all, on days when the weather is very bad. It's important to have alternate arrangements in place for getting your child to school in case the bus doesn't arrive. Don't leave your child unattended at the bus stop in severe weather for any period of time. Learn more about late and cancelled buses.