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1 Summer 2016 Dear Parents and Guardians: The administrative team of Mr. Staba, Principal; Mr. Jakobek and Mr. Chris Lane, Vice-Principals; would like to welcome you to Stephen Lewis Secondary School Thomas Street Mississauga, ON L5M 7E6 Phone: Fax: Website: stephenlewis.peelschools.org C OMMUNITY E XCELLENCE R ESPECT Mr. J. Staba Principal Mr. J. Jakobek Vice Principal Mr. C. Lane Vice Principal The staff at Stephen Lewis is committed to working with students and our community to support and recognize each student's academic and career goals. This will be encouraged and supported in a respectful, inclusive and safe learning environment. Stephen Lewis Secondary School is committed to academic excellence, with a focus on social justice, personal growth and individual success. Enclosed in this letter is information that will assist you and your son/daughter to quickly settle into the new school year. Review the material carefully and please ensure that your son/daughter visits the Student Orientation Day based on the table below. On Tuesday, September 6, classes will begin at 11:00 am and end at 3:10 pm. If you are a parent of a grade 9 student, please set aside September 22 th on your calendar as we host our Grade 9 Parent s Night starting at 6:00 pm. We believe that open two-way communication between the school and home is vital to the success and growth of our students. In order to facilitate this type of communication, both grade 9 students and their parents should take a moment to review the contents of the Student Information Booklet which you will receive at the beginning of the school year. In these resources, you will find important dates regarding report cards, examinations and parent interview and information nights, as well as the policies and procedures for the upcoming school year. On our website ( we have posted the June school newsletter and other important key dates and information. You can also follow us on Twitter This information should assist you in supporting your son/daughters' success at secondary school. We wish all our students a successful school year! Sincerely, Mr. J. Staba

2 Student Orientation Information Orientation Days August 30 & 31, 2016 All students must complete the orientation process (pick up their timetable, purchase a combination lock for their locker assignment and have a photo taken for their student ID card) on the designated day for their grade's registration. Students who could not attend the Orientation Days on August 30 & 31, may register on Tuesday, September 6, at 8:15 am in the Main Office. Tue Aug 30 9:00 11:30 Gr. 10 9:00 11:30 Gr. 9 Wed Aug 31 1:00 2:30 Gr. 11 1:00 2:30 Gr Student Activity Fee: $70.00 Cash payment is preferred. Stephen Lewis Secondary School does not have Debit Interact machines. Cheques should be made payable to: Stephen Lewis Secondary School and include home address, phone number and full student name. Sorry, but we cannot accept post dated cheques. Your student activity fee allows you to participate in the following extra curricular activities for the school year: Student Activity Council, Athletic Council, and the Integrated Arts Council as well as all related activities like intramurals, teams, clubs and arts programs. It also includes the SLSS yearbook as well as a $5.00 print credit. Your student activity fee supports all student activities, helps support student life at school and keeps all extra curricular events and activities affordable for our school community. Often these experiences become the most memorable part of a students' school life. Student Activity Fee Breakdown Yearbook $27.00 Athletic fee $18.00 SAC $10.00 Arts fee $5.00 Lock Rental $5.00 Print credit $5.00 Total Student Activity Fee: $70.00 **NEW for September 2016** Students will be assigned their locker which will include a lock already placed on their locker. SLSS INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL HOURS Our regular school day is from 9:00 am until 3:10 pm, and will include a 2 day tumbling timetable as follows: DAY 1 classes DAY 2 classes Annoucements 9:00 9:04 Period 1 9:00-10:52 A B Period 2 10:55-12:05 B A LUNCH 12:05-1:05 Period 3 1:05-2:07 C D Period 4 2:10-3:10 D C A warning bell will ring at 8:55 am each morning and at 12:33 pm respectively, students must be in their first period class by 9:00 am and their third period class (after lunch) by 12:37 pm.

3 Stephen Lewis Secondary follows three schedules throughout the school year: ** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SLSS SCHOOL TIMETABLE WILL CHANGE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR ** First Day: Tue. Sep. 6, 2016 LUNCH 11:00 11:40 Announcements 11:00 11:40 Per 1 11:41 12: :34 1:24 3 1:27 2:17 4 2:20 3:10 REGULAR DAY (Day 1) REGULAR DAY (Day 2) ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE Announcements 9:00 9:04 Announcements 9:00 9:04 LUNCH 11:00 11:40 Per 1 9:04 10:19 Per 2 9:00 10:52 Announcements 11:40 11: :22 11: :22 11:37 Per 1 11:41 12:31 LUNCH 11:37 12:37 LUNCH 11:37 12: :34 1: :37 1: :37 1:52 3 1:27 2:17 4 1:55 3:10 3 1:55 3:10 4 2:20 3:10 BUSING All students who attend Stephen Lewis Secondary School are considered to be within walking distance per Peel Board policy (Mississauga Transit has routes in our area). If a student requires transportation for medical reasons, please contact the school as soon as possible. A form must be completed and signed by the student's physician and parent/guardian before the student will be able to be considered for transportation. TRAFFIC FLOW Please note that our students drop off zone in front of the school is extremely busy, and students need to be in school by 8:45 am to ensure that they are in class on time by 9:00 am. FINAL EVALUATIONS & REPORTS Our school year is divided into two semesters, with a formal set of final evaluations at the end of each semester. It takes approximately three weeks, from the time evaluations are written, until the computer reports are issued. The dates for end of semester evaluations are attached to enable families to plan ahead for holidays or other events. Family holidays should not be planned during any final evaluations or exams. A progress report for all students will be issued after the first month of each semester. A mid semester report card will be issued in early October and March. LOCKS, LOCKERS & VALUABLES Lockers are loaned to students for their use through the school year. Locker combinations are recorded and stored in the office. Students should keep their lock combination secret and are advised not to bring large amounts of money or valuable items to the school, as these are sometimes lost or stolen. During physical education classes, students should leave wallets, personal technology and other valuables in their own personal school locker. Lockers are the property of the Peel District School Board and students use these on a loan basis for the school year. continued on next page

4 IF YOU NEED TO REACH YOUR CHILD Stephen Lewis is a large school and at certain times (such as lunch time or when students are outdoors/in the gyms for physical education classes) it may be difficult to track them down. We cannot page students during school hours unless it is an emergency. If you must reach your child, please call the school and press '0' for student reception. As much as possible, please make arrangements with your child before they leave for school. STUDENT ABSENCES All students must sign in and out at student reception if arriving late or leaving early. A parent phone call or note is necessary. If a student is unable to attend school the parent should contact the school by telephone on the morning of the absence to explain the reason for the absence. If no telephone contact has been made, the absent student is expected to bring a note legitimizing each absence to student reception, prior to the start of school, the day after that absence. If a parental note or call is not received by the day following the absence, the absence will be considered "unauthorized". Every evening our SynreVoice call home program will phone the homes of all students with un authorized absences. PARENT WEB Parents have the ability to track the attendance of their child in real time using the Parent Web. More information about this service is provided on the school website. Parents need to sign up online and then call the school to make an appointment with a Vice Principal to start monitoring their child's absences and lates.

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