Notre Dame High School

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Parent/Teacher Conferences & Early Dismissal - Nov 21

Grades 7 & 8: Guardian/Parent-Teacher Conference Booking Instructions





CLICK HERE or scan the QR code to

book an interview with your child’s teacher(s). It is 

important that you enter your details accurately.

Event Code: dy5sp (if asked)  




Attendance Really Matters

We caring adults will soon face one of the greatest challenges to consistent attendance: winter.  Cold days, reduced sunlight, and snowy commutes can present a challenge for many people when it comes to attendance.  

At home, there are a few actions that families can take together to maintain strong attendance:  



Previous Attendance Matters Updates:

Checklist for students returning to school after long absences 


Final Assessments - Exams and RSTs

Grade 9 - 12 students’ examinations and Rich Summative Tasks (RSTs) WILL NOT be rescheduled for holiday or travel, and all appointments should be scheduled so as not to conflict with exams and RSTs. If a medical problem arises, a Vice Principal must be contacted prior to the exam or RST.  


In January and June, teachers administer end-of-semester assessments that constitute a significant portion of students' final grades. It is expected that students complete these assessments only during class time.  Teachers will provide more specific dates for each assessment in their classes. 


As a general rule, it is advised to avoid any planned student absences during the months of January and June as this is when RSTs and exams are scheduled. 

More information about final exams will be shared later in the semester. 

Uniform in Cold Weather

At this time of year, even the school temperature can be cool at times.  We recommend that students wear layers beneath their uniform to stay warm if they are cold.  If layers are worn, the uniform item must be the top layer. 

Students must be in full uniform at all times.  Jogging pants are not allowed to be worn, nor are non-uniform sweaters.  Students wearing these will be sent home to change. 

Information for Graduating Students

Very important information will be sent to graduates weekly via email.  


Please stay up to date with all things related to the grade 12 year by reviewing these emails together.  It is very important that these are read to avoid missing essential information.  


For example, the first email was sent this week with information about: 

Students with Medical Conditions or Life-Threatening Allergies

To ensure students with medical concerns or life-threatening allergies are safe at school, please click here for information on submitting their plan of care if you have not done so yet. Your child’s safety and well-being is our top priority, which is why we have many policies and procedures in place. For help with this, please contact your child’s vice-principal. 

Uniform Requirements

Notre Dame is a uniform school.  Students wear the uniform as a symbol of school pride and unity.  If your student will not have their uniform by the first day of school, please contact their vice-principal by emailing NotreDame.High@ocsb.ca


All students are expected to be in school uniform at all times with the only exceptions being gym/fitness class, spirit days, or dress down days.  Sweaters, jackets, and other items that are not school uniform are not to be worn in the school at any time.  Jogging pants are not allowed. 


Clothing for the uniform must be acquired through the authorized supplier: Top Marks.  Order forms are on-line at www.topmarks.ca or by calling 1-800-667-7105. You may place an order with school code: NOT01.


Students must wear a uniform top and bottom and it must be worn properly (ie// shirt must be fully on, buttoned fully).  No alterations of the uniform are permitted, nor is attaching a ‘Top Marks’ tag to a pair of non-uniform pants.  With the kilts, solid coloured nylons, tights or leggings may be worn provided they match the school uniform colours (white, navy blue, grey, black). No sweatpants are allowed. 

 

Eagle Wear or Club Wear is appropriate to wear as part of the uniform.  Eagle Wear is available for order twice per year; Club Wear is made available by coaches or club supervisors. 


The Principal may issue further clarification on this policy as required.  Should a student be out of uniform, they will be asked to go to meet with their Vice-Principal.   Outcomes could include: being sent home to change; being asked to remain in the office for the day; calls home; or other consequences determined by considering the specific situational circumstances. 

Uniform Donations

We encourage everyone to consider donating used uniforms.  These can be dropped off at the main office.  If you would like us to pick up the uniform donation, please call the school office and we can arrange pickup. 

IMPORTANT: Update your SchoolMessenger Settings

If you are not receiving emails such as the Principal Updates, Parent-Teacher Conferences, OSSLT, Early Dismissal, etc, please be sure to update your SchoolMessenger settings. You want to have the email icon under "General Email" turned green. 


Parent Portal & Forms

It is very important that all guardians/parents update and verify the following information in the “Parent Portal” ASAP.



Please note that this must be done each school year.  To update your information on the Parent Portal, please follow these instructions



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