School Handbook:
School handbook information is included in the student agendas.
Safe Arrival Program & Late Students
To ensure the safety of our students, we have a safe arrival program at Longue Sault Public School. If you know your child is going to be late or your child is ill, please enter their absence into MyFamily ROom or telephone the school (613-534-2415) before 9:00 a.m. Please make sure we have up-to-date phone numbers and emergency numbers. If you have not informed us and your child is not in school by 9:30 a.m. we will need to contact you. Late students must report to the office for a late slip before proceeding to their class, so we know your child is in school. This avoids unnecessary phone calls home.
Social Media
Please also visit Longue Sault PS's Facebook page.
Labeling Clothes
Each year many sweaters, mitts, boots, etc. are lost by the children. Although we have a "lost and found" area, many of these items are never claimed. We urge parents to write your child's name on their clothing - especially shoes and winter or rubber boots.
Inclement Weather School Bus Cancellation
Unless otherwise announced, schools will remain open for students and staff even if transportation is cancelled. If Transportation is cancelled in the morning, afternoon transportation will not operate. Please note that transportation means all school buses and special transportation vans. On inclement weather days, any community use of schools will also be cancelled (including Boys and Girls Club after school programs).
You can access the STEO (Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario) website at www.steo.ca - cancellations will be indicated at the top right of the webpage by 6:15 a.m.
Early Dismissal or Departure and Sign Out
If you wish to have your child dismissed early or are making a change to your child's regular home time routine (e.g., picking up a child who usually takes the bus), please send a note to the teacher, or call the school. Please report to the office to pick up your child and sign out your child in the book at the office. The school will ensure the child is ready to be picked up at the specified time. If one parent does not have access to the child, please make sure you contact the school so we have been informed.
Students are not permitted to leave school property during school hours unless they are accompanied by a parent/guardian. Special circumstances may be considered by the principal or the designate.
Any student who normally walks to and from school who may need to go home early will need to be picked up at the school by their parents or designate. This measure will further ensure that your child arrives home safely.
Longue Sault Public School Code of Conduct
At Longue Sault Public School, respect and responsibility are of the utmost importance. All school staff, students, parents and community members are expected to:
- Value learning and maintain high expectations;
- Work together to provide a safe learning environment;
- Promote a bully-free environment (bullying is repeated intimidating and aggressive words and/or actions);
- Respect authority;
- Respect the rights and property of others;
- Respect differences and opinions;
- Be honest.
Students must:
- Come to school on time, prepared and ready to learn;
- Follow rules and take responsibility for your actions.
Parents/guardians must:
- Help your children be well-rested, well-fed, appropriately dressed and prepared for school;
- Make sure your children attend school daily;
- Respect school hours which are 9:30 am to 3:50 pm.
- Students should not arrive before 9:20 am, and should be picked up promptly at 3:50 pm.
- Report all absences and late arrivals to the office: 613-534-2415.
School Dress Code
- Only respectful, age appropriate clothes are acceptable at Longue Sault Public School. A change is required if clothing is found to be inappropriate or offensive.
- Appropriate clothing and footwear are required for gym activities.
- Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Indoor and outdoor shoes are required.
Policy on Electronic Devices
Our electronics policy, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, is as follows:
The Ontario Ministry of Education restricts personal cellphone and mobile device use in schools to minimize classroom distractions and promote student well-being. Cellphones must be powered off or set to silent mode and stored out of sight during instructional time, unless explicitly permitted by an educator.Specific enforcement rules and guidelines are dictated by grade level.
Kindergarten to Grade 6: Personal mobile devices must be put away and remain on silent for the entire school day.