RSTs (Rich Summative Tasks) - All Grades

RSTs are being completed in the months of May and June.  All RSTs must be completed before the exam period.  Students and parents will be made aware of the RST schedule by each individual teacher. The RST typically makes up between 15 and 30% of a course's final grade. 

FCAs (Final Course Assessments) - Grade 9 students only 

In line with Ministry of Education objectives, in place of final exams, grade nine students are required to complete a final course assessment at a pre-scheduled time. Students are expected to be in class, following the schedule below. Student activities may include work associated with the students' RST, taking place during a final class (up to 120 minutes) during the HS exam period.

SafeArrival is our attendance management system our school this month. SafeArrival is designed to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for families to report absences and late arrivals.

SafeArrival helps schools verify attendance more efficiently, enhances student safety, and keeps families informed in real-time. Many school boards across the country already use this system, and parents consistently report that they appreciate its convenience and ease of use.

With SafeArrival, there's no need to call the school and leave a message. Instead, you can quickly and securely report your child's absence in one of three ways:

1. Using the SM Home App: Download and install the SM Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
   If you already have the SchoolMessenger app or an account, you can log in to the new SM Home app using the same credentials. If you don't already have an account, please create one using the email address on file with your child’s school.
   Follow these instructions to submit an absence.
   
   

2. Online: Visit home.schoolmessenger.ca.
   The first time you visit, click Sign Up to create your account using the email address on file with your child’s school.
   Once you have an account, click the avatar in the upper right corner and select Attendance, then Report an Absence.
   
   

3. Phone: Call the toll-free number 1-844-478-2598 and follow the prompts to report your child's absence using the automated phone system.

Using SafeArrival, you can:

• Report absences in advance or respond to unexplained absences.

• Notify the school for multiple children all at once.

• Include a reason for each absence with just a few taps.

• Ensure school staff are alerted promptly and can follow up quickly if needed.

If you have any questions or need support setting up SafeArrival, please contact the school office—we're happy to help.

How to sign a student out early:

• Provide a written note to your child indicating what time they are being signed out that day. The student will show this to their teacher to dismiss them from class

OR

• Call 613-820-9705 in the morning. The sign out will be input into our system for the classroom teacher to see it. 

Please note that the office will only interrupt a class in the event of an emergency to call a student down to sign out. Please remember that lunch time is unstructured time and students cannot be located during the lunch period. Phys Ed classes are often outside or participating in activities that make it hard to track down students. Please ensure that plans are discussed with your student prior to coming to school so they are prepared to sign out at the requested time.

IMPORTANT: All students must report to the Main Office prior to leaving the school.

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Log In: Step 3

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