Phones and Tech
During instructional time, where should your cell phone be?
Turned off or on silent and stored out of sight.
Where do you go if you need help with attendance, leaving school early, or other general school questions?
The main office.
What time does the school day begin?
8:30 am
What should you do when you hear the fire alarm?
Stop what you're doing, follow your teacher's instructions, and evacuate using the appropriate route.
If you are not in the classroom, leave the building from the nearest exit and walk around the outside of the school to your meeting place.
What percentage of your final course mark comes from attendance and participation?
15% - grades 9 and 10
10% -grades 11 and 12
Your teacher says, “Take out your phone. We're using it for today's assignment.” Can you use it, or is this a trick?
Yes. Teachers can give permission to use phones for learning.
Name ONE of the three principals at Superior Heights.
Mrs. Provenzano, Mr. Palumbo, or Mrs. McLean.
What time does Period 1 end?
9:45 am
During a lockdown, should you open the classroom door if someone knocks?
No. Follow the school's lockdown procedures and your teacher's instructions.
What percentage of your final course mark comes from your term work?
Your phone is on silent but sitting on your desk. Are you following the cell phone policy?
Nope! It needs to be stored out of sight.
Name ONE of the people who works in Guidance.
Mrs. da Costa, Mrs. Serravalle, or Mrs. Wootton.
How many minutes do you get between classes?
5 minutes
What does “Hold & Secure” mean?
The school is securing the building because of a situation outside the school. Students and staff remain inside the classroom until the hold is lifted. You cannot use the washroom during this time.
What time is lunch?
11:05-11:50
Name ONE situation where an exception to the cell phone rule may apply.
A health/medical need, special education need, or approved educational purpose.
Who are the TWO school counsellors?
Karli and Meghan.
Where should your backpack and jacket go during class?
In your locker.
You're in the hallway when an emergency announcement begins. Your friend says, “Come on, let's just keep walking.” What should you do?
Stop, listen carefully, and follow the instructions from school staff.
Lockdown - nearest classroom or safe area.
Fire - Nearest Exit
Hold and Secure - nearest classroom.
Give THREE examples of what good attendance and participation might look like.
Being present, arriving on time, participating in discussions, completing activities, contributing to group work, asking questions, being prepared, engaging in learning, etc
Your phone starts vibrating in your backpack during class. What should you do?
Leave it alone! It should already be turned off or on silent and out of sight.
Who is the SERT?
Mrs. Morin-Strom
Your locker combination isn't working and you're getting frustrated. What should you do?
Ask a staff member for help rather than spending 15 minutes aggressively spinning the lock and becoming late for class. 😂
What are the expectations of a student during a lockdown?
No cell phones, shut off lights, close blinds, stay away from windows and doors, stay low and quiet in an inconspicuous area.
Name two clubs and three sports you can participate in at Superior Heights.
Pride, Gaming, Choir, drama, student senate, student council etc.
Volleyball, basketball, badminton, Track & Field, skiing, archery etc.