School Policies

The school will provide all technology necessary for learning at school. If a phone is seen, heard or used without teacher permission during the class time, the phone will be taken and it will remain with the teacher and be returned before the end of the day. If the offence is repeated or if the student refuses to cooperate at any time, school administrators may assign additional consequences and confiscate the phone. A parent/guardian may be asked to pick it up.

Students must adhere to all Division policies when using student-owned or school electronic devices of any kind in the school setting. Students cannot take photos and video of other students or staff without their consent. Photos and video should not be posted to the Internet without the parental consent of the featured student.​

Worrisome behaviours may be brought to our attention in a variety of ways, including alerts being shared regarding a student's activity while using Division technology or Division accounts.

Due to the fact that these electronic items are expensive and could be damaged or stolen, it is recommended that parents allow their children to bring them to school only if they are responsible enough to take care of the item. The school is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles.

Students are encouraged to leave their cell phones in thier lockers. ​

Technology must be handed in before an exam. 

Racette administration recognizes the value of handheld technology; however, technology etiquette is required at the school. 

Schools are a place of business and learning. Students are expected to dress in an appropriate manner for a school setting during all school sponsored functions (including dances, field trips, sporting activities, etc.)​

This expectation includes clothing that (regardless of gender):

• adequately covers the student (including stomachs and backsides) and all of the student's undergarments.
• contributes to a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment that respects diversity and fosters a sense of belonging; (NO monograms which use vulgar language, make references to suggestive sexual thoughts, suggest excessive violence, gangs or alcohol/drug abuse)
• is appropriate for the gymnasium during Physical Education class (i.e.: non-marking runners, shorts or sweatpants that cover during activity, etc.)

Students are expected to:

• wear appropriate indoor footwear (i.e. footwear worn outdoors must be removed and replaced with indoor non-marking footwear)
• leave their backpacks in their lockers during the school day
• dress appropriately during severe weather conditions including bus travel to and from home or on field trips.

Every second Wednesday is designated as Locker Clean-up.  Students are expected to keep all books, binders, and lockers neat and organized!

Lost and Found box is emptied on the third Monday of every month.  Items not claimed are given to community agencies.

• At Racette Junior High School, it is our policy to ensure as few zeros are assigned as possible for assignments, quizzes and exams.
• At the Junior High level, some students would prefer to take a zero rather than put in the time to complete the necessary work.  Therefore, students are made accountable to complete their assignments, quizzes and exams. This holds true for excused and/or unexcused absences.
  
  
• Teachers do the following to ensure students are learning:
• regarding absences:
• When students only miss one day, whether the absence is excused or not, teachers catch them up on missed assignments upon their return.
• When students miss multiple days in a row, whether the absence is excused or not, rather than try to catch students up on everything missed (often overwhelming to students who feel punished and often start to miss more school), teachers have students catch up on essential assignments only.  Other missed assignments are entered as ABS (absent) which does not count as a zero.
• Students who miss exams or quizzes do those upon their return to school after an absence, whether the absence is excused or not, as long as their return is timely.  If their absence is prolonged, ABS is entered within the marks program.
• The only assignments which may not be able to be caught up on are: science labs, oral quizzes/assignments or other “one time” activities.  For these, ABS is entered in the marks program.
• Of course, for students who may miss more school than they attend, their report card marks may become inflated due to this process.  If this is the case, then teachers, using their professional judgement, may simply not assign report card marks indicating insufficient evidence to provide an accurate mark.

• regarding incomplete class work:
• Students who do not complete an assignment are kept in or assigned Noon Tutorial until it is completed.  If this is unsuccessful, parents will be contacted via phone, e-mail, or letter home within a reasonable period of time after the assessment has been given.  Parents/Guardians will continue to be informed of student progress by regular updates on the marks program.  Assignments that are not handed in or that are incomplete will be identified as such.
• Students who have many incomplete assignments or are uncooperative with teacher interventions are kept in the office until all work is complete.

• Due to certain circumstances there are times when it may be necessary to assign a mark of zero:
• if a student, after repeated attempts or assistance, absolutely refuses to complete an assignment or exam.
• If teachers cannot catch up to a student prior to report card time, they may enter NHI (not handed in) in the marks program.  NHI means that the teacher will catch up with the student at a later date; however the marks program will count this as a zero until the mark is entered.
• term work will be accepted up to one week prior to the report card.
• late assignments will not be deducted marks

• In keeping with St. Paul Education Division standards and protocols, Racette School teachers will provide one second chance on any summative assessment per student per course with the option of providing more at their discretion.
• We want students to always demonstrate their best work the first time around.  The ultimate goal is to have students master curriculum outcomes.  If students have failed to do this, then teachers may implement a second chance, re-do or do-over.  PLEASE NOTE – this strategy to improve student success comes with a plan of action.  Students may need to bring a signed note from a parent/guardian indicating reasons why the student on the first attempt did not achieve a more acceptable mark and/or need to attend mandatory tutoring during SST or lunch hour.  We know that junior high students will often settle for any mark they receive, but, by making parents/guardians aware of these options, we hope to build student accountability and success.
• As per assessment policies, new marks will not be averaged with old marks.  The sole purpose of the second chance is to learn the material better and achieve mastery of the outcome.  Any student is eligible for a second chance.

School lockers & locks will be issued at the beginning of the school year, students will be required to pay a $3.25 non-refundable fee.  Random locker checks may be made from time to time by Administration if, in their opinion, a situation requires this course of action.  Students, not the school or agents of the Board, are fully responsible for the contents contained in lockers.  We advise all students to keep their combination confidential.   

Ref: AP 353 Students' Lockers, Locks and Desks