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Appropriate AttireStudents will dress in a neat, clean, safe and inoffensive manner appropriate for the school-learning environment. Provocative clothing is not acceptable. Issues to consider are: length of skirts and shorts, width of top straps, exposed cleavage and midriff, and exposed underwear. Compliance is mandatory for all students. In cases of dispute, the Administration will decide upon the appropriateness of attire. Attendance & School Notification of AbsenceStudents are required to sign into the office if they are late for any reason. If a student needs to leave school before 2:45 he/she must sign out of the office and provide a note from his/her parent/guardian. Parents should call the attendance line, 1-877-409-6310, before 8:10 a.m., if your child is going to be absent, or should send a note with your child on his/her return to school. Our computerized attendance system, SYNREVOICE, will call home or notify parents by e-mail every time an absence is not reported in advance to the school. If you are planning to have your child away from school for an extended period of time, you must complete a student leave of absence form, which can be picked up in the main office. Good attendance and student success are linked together. Students benefit from regular interaction with their teachers and classmates. It is expected that students will attend all classes regularly and punctually. Absence is only acceptable in the case of illness, family emergencies, medical appointments or reasons approved by the school. It is a pupil's responsibility to see teachers promptly on return to school after a legitimate absence to make up missed work. Unauthorized absence from school hinders a student's performance and will result in disciplinary action, parental interviews and possible suspension from school. There is a link available at www.hdsb.ca under Parents Info > Quick Links>Online Student Information System where daily attendance, timetable and credit history are accessible to parents of students under 18 years of age. You will need your child's 9-digit student number to access this information. CafeteriaThe cafeteria sells hot lunches and refreshments from 10:45-1:00. The cafe opens at 7:45 selling various breakfast foods. Students should make sure they clean up after themselves. Change of Address/Telephone Number/ E-MailChanges of address, telephone number or e-mail should be reported to the guidance office or main office immediately.
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