Private School
Student
Expectations
HILLCREST
The school values a standard of individual excellence, respect and kindness for each member of the school community. The school environment is one, which encourages personal responsibility and sets a relaxed and positive tone.
Dress code
All students and parents are aware of the dress code. All clothing must be labelled with the student’s name. Attached, please find all information in regard to dress code. All students will wear number one dress, for all school outings and special events.
Attendance
Regular attendance is necessary for success. Attendance is taken each morning. Please call the school before 9:00am to let us know if your child will be away. After any period of absence it is the responsibility of the student to make up the missed work, including tests and homework assignments.
Punctuality
Students are expected to be on time all the time. This includes handing in assignments. Students who wish to leave school early should bring a note from home to give to their homeroom teacher.
Assemblies
Assemblies occur each Monday and Friday morning at 8:50am. Throughout the year, additional assemblies will be held for special events. In the Junior School a circle time is held each morning at 9:00am to start their day.
Parent / Teacher Interviews
In October and November, interviews take place. All parents are advised to attend to meet with teachers and to discuss their child’s progress.
It is the policy of the school that interviews can be arranged, at any time, by either the school or the parents.
Evaluation
Students are evaluated on an individual basis and many factors can come into play. Overall the student’s everyday work, tests, projects, assignments, and essays are the basis of the evaluation.
Promotion and standards
Promotion at HPS requires that students successfully complete all of their subjects with a minimum overall average of 65%. Students who fail to meet this academic standard will be considered for promotion on an individual basis.
Report Cards
December: Graded individual report based on term and test results.
March: Graded individual report based on term and test results.
June: Final individual report encompassing the entire academic year.
Nursery, Junior, and Senior Kindergarten report cards are in December and June of the school term.
Homework
Students from grades 3 to 8 are given a homework book at the beginning of the term (a further replacement of the book will cost the student $5.00). All students are expected to write their homework assignments and to take it home. It is up to the students to have it available for the parents to view and to bring it back each day.
In addition, information on homework and assignment information may be available online at http://www.hillcrestps.com/calendar.
Students from grades 9 to 12 are given assignment deadlines and are responsible for maintaining their own agenda. High School students will be provided with a standard homework book at the beginning of the year. Assignment information may be available within the VirtualHighschool online environment, at http://www.hillcrestps.com/calendar, or on the assignment board in our classroom.
Discipline
The home and school share in the important responsibility of teaching the child to come to school prepared to learn and to behave in a co-operative, responsible manner each day; both in class and on the school grounds. Students are required to be diligent in their studies, obedient and courteous to their teachers and respectful of other students.
Code of conduct
Hillcrest Private School Human Rights and Guidelines are on file in the Principal’s office. Remember: There are no rights without responsibilities.
- Students will not subject others to verbal or physical bullying or any form of harassment.
- Students must respect the property of others.
- Theft or vandalism of personal or school property is unacceptable.
- Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. Assignments submitted to teachers must be the student’s own work.
- Cheating is not acceptable.
There are consequences up to and including expulsion for students who contravene the School Code of Conduct.
Attendance on Stormy Days
Bad weather during the winter months can make it difficult for students to get to school. Parents must make the decision whether or not to send their children to school on such occasions. Parents, please call the school to let us know if your child will not be arriving.
Lost and Found
Lost articles may be claimed from the lost and found bins in the classrooms or the office. Students are advised not to bring valuable property to school. Please ensure that all items of clothing are labelled and that names are in all textbooks.
