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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Welcome to a new school year!
Hopefully this website will be a valuable source of
information to both students and parents. It is important to take
the time to become familiar with the school and how it operates. Queen
Charlotte has a positive learning atmosphere and academics are stressed
above all else. However, we offer many programs outside the
classroom and I encourage students, who are interested, to become
involved in these.
Our goal is to provide students with a healthy
educational environment during their time at Queen Charlotte.
Respect will be an underlying factor in all aspects of
the school. Students will be encouraged to respect themselves, their
peers, their teachers, the building, and their community.
While respect goes well beyond this, it is an essential
component in the development of young adults. Keep in mind - students
who make a solid effort, who are cooperative, and who work with their
teachers, enjoy school and find it to be an exciting and worthwhile
experience.
Communication between school and home is essential. At
the end of every month, parents will receive a summary of that month for
your son or daughter. We try to contact homes as often as necessary and
encourage parents to call the school if you have any concerns. By
working together, teachers and parents can effectively impact each
student's experience at Queen Charlotte.
Have a great year,
Jean Boudreau, Principal
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HISTORY
OF QUEEN CHARLOTTE
In 1775 the city of Charlottetown was founded by the famous surveyor
Samuel Holland. The city was named in honor of Queen Charlotte, the wife
of George III of England. Queen Charlotte was a German Princess who
married George III at the age of seventeen.
Classes in grades 7-10 began in the new school following the official
opening on December 6, 1954.
Lt. Col. L.T. Lowther was the first principal. He was succeeded by Mr.
J.A.S. Williams, Mr. W.H. Horton, Mr. L.E. Redmond, Mr. Glen Leeco, Mr.
Eugene Murphy, Mr. Glen Hughes, Mr. Lee Forbes, and Mr. Philip Connolly,
the present principal.
When Colonel Gray Senior High School opened in September 1966, grade 10
left Queen Charlotte which then became a junior high school.
The creation of the Unit Three School Board in 1972 marked the end of
the Charlottetown School Board, and Queen Charlotte became a regional
school with both urban and rural students.
In 1990 a major renovation project was initiated at Queen Charlotte and
an additional 15,000 square feet was added. The official opening of the
extension/newly renovated Queen Charlotte Intermediate School was held
on February 26, 1992.
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SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
Queen Charlotte Intermediate School provides a framework for educational
pursuit and personal growth. An important part of our school life is
devoted to the maturing of our adolescent students into responsible
adults. We feel that this can only be achieved by working in a
partnership of students, family and school.
There are two key elements to our school philosophy. The first of these
is respect.
SELF-RESPECT: For one's
person and education.
RESPECT FOR OTHERS: For
other persons and their education.
RESPECT FOR OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM:
For teachers, staff and other responsible adults, as well as for school
facilities.
The second key element in our school philosophy is responsibility.
Individuals must take responsibility for their actions or lack of
action. To this end, each student becomes responsible for her or his own
growth and development.
We at Queen Charlotte believe that a positive learning environment is
the RIGHT of every student. Interfering with
another's right to learn will not be tolerated, and disciplinary action
will result. The rules and procedures outlined in this handbook are
designed to promote our school philosophy and to foster maturity and
self-discipline in our students.
Parents are the primary educators of their children; our goal at Queen
Charlotte is to work with families to achieve the best possible results
for your children, our students, as they prepare for life's challenges
and opportunities.
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Busing
Queen Charlotte school is part of the Eastern School Board
transportation system. Use of school buses is limited to students who
live within an area determined by the transportation co-ordinator.
Misconduct or behavior which is a threat to safety can result in the
temporary suspension or loss of school bus privileges
Travel on school buses by unassigned students requires a permission slip
from the school administration.
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Attendance
All parents and students are reminded that student attendance is a
big factor in academic success. To ensure that all absence is warranted,
we ask that students bring a note from the parent or guardian to cover
any period absent from class.
Students who are absent are responsible to get notes or other work
including homework assignments while absent from school. This policy
also applies to students who have been dismissed from school for
disciplinary reasons.
Parents are reminded that extended holidays at Christmas, March Break,
or Easter have a detrimental effect on student achievement. If such
absence occurs, teachers cannot be held responsible to make up work or
tests that students have missed. A home study program, authorized by
Administration, is to be set up where prolonged absence exists.
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| Assigned Doors
Students will not be allowed to enter the building before
8:35am. Parents should realize that teachers are busy at this time
preparing for their teaching day and that students cannot be allowed to
roam about the building unsupervised. Please contact the
administration to discuss any special cases.
At the beginning of the school year students in the various grades
are assigned a specific door to enter and to leave the building. In
order to better control movement in the halls it is required that
students use their assigned doors. The exceptions to this are when a
student arrives late, or leaves school during the day. In both
situations, students must check at the main office and use the main
doors.
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Cafeteria
Queen Charlotte students are afforded the opportunity to use our school
cafeteria for lunch. The school cafeteria prices are determined by the
school board and the caterer. Students using the cafeteria to purchase
food must do such with their own money - no begging. The cafeteria must
be kept clean and orderly in order for students to be granted the
privilege of use.
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Fees
A large number of activities at Queen Charlotte are covered by fees
based upon a user pay model. Fees include a general student fee paid by
all students, band fees, and special activity fees levied on a user
basis. Locks, lockers and handbooks are part of the student fee. A fee
will be charged for the replacement of the Student Handbooks, locks and
damage to lockers. |
Bicycles
Bicycles are ridden to school at your own risk. You are subject to
traffic laws the same as the automobiles. Bicycles must be locked and
placed in the designated area. Bicycle riding is not permitted on school
property. The school cannot be responsible for loss or damage; loss or
theft of bicycles should be reported to the police.
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Food and Beverages
In order to maintain a healthy, pleasing school environment the
following policies are in place:
Food and beverages are permitted only in the cafeteria with the
exception of a snack during the morning break.
Home prepared lunches will be kept in students' lockers until students
pick them up at the designated time before the lunch period.
Your support of these policies is to ensure a clean and attractive
school building and grounds. Failure to respect these guidelines could
result in the loss of lunch time privileges. |
Fire Drill
Since the school is constructed largely of fireproof material and is
equipped with the automatic sprinkler and fire alarm system, there is
little fire hazard. However, we feel that students should be prepared
for an emergency and as a result, fire drills are conducted during the
year. Early in the school year students receive detailed instructions
from the office as to the exact procedure. |
Telephones for Use
During School
Student pay phones are available in the foyer outside the cafeteria and
a non-pay phone is located inside the Main Office. Use of the phones
during class time is not permitted except in the case of an emergency.
The student phone in the main office is for urgent matters only.
Students require a phone permission slip from their teacher to use this
phone.
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
Use of cell phones for phone calls or taking pictures is prohibited
within the school building. Students who have cell phones with them are
expected to turn them off on entering the school and to place them in
their lockers during the time they are in the school building. They are
not to be turned on before the student exits the building. If a student
must make a call using a cell phone, these calls must be made outside
the school building. Students and parents are reminded and encouraged to
use either the pay phone near the cafeteria, or the office phone in
emergencies, for making contact with one another. Non-compliance with
the above policy will result in confiscation of the phone and
appropriate disciplinary action.
Cameras
The use of cameras in school is restricted to non-instructional
times/places and public places unless otherwise permitted by a teacher.
MP3 players and CD players are also prohibited from
use inside the school.
Skate Boards and Heelies
Heelies are not permitted on school property and Skate boards are to
be carried to lockers upon arrival.
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Daily Routine
The bells operate on the following schedule:
8:35 a.m. 1st bell- doors open
8:40 a.m. Students seated
8:45 a.m. O Canada - Announcements
8:50 a.m. 1st period
9:40 a.m. 2nd period
10:30 Break
10:40 a.m. 3rd period
11:30 a.m. 4th period
12:15 - 12:55 p.m. Lunch Break
12:55 p.m. 1st bell-doors open
1:05 p.m. Silent Reading
1:20 p.m. 5th period
2:05 p.m. 6th period
2:50 p.m. End of School Day |
Noon Hour Policy
Queen Charlotte is equipped with a school cafeteria to accommodate 250
students at a sitting. Daily food specials are available. A menu will be
included in our newsletter early in the year.
This food service is to meet the needs of bus students and noon hour
activities. Students who walk to the building are expected to use this
service on a needs basis only. Students are expected to go outdoors
after lunch. In the case of inclement weather students are permitted to
use designated areas in the building.
Grade 8 and 9 Students are discouraged from leaving the school property at noontime
unless they are going to their homes for lunch. Grade 7 students are to
stay on school property at lunch. Only with a note from their
parents, will a grade 7 student be permitted to go home for
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Late to School
Students who are not in their seats at 8:40 a.m. and 1:05 p.m. will be
considered late and will be required to report to the office and then to
the homeroom teacher before going to class.
Students who arrive late to school are requested to use the main
entrance and to sign in at the office.
Parents are requested to send an explanatory note to the homeroom
teacher, if a student is late. |
Lockers
Lockers are available for student use. Lockers are shared in grades 8
and 9, and are provided on an individual basis in grade 7. Lockers are
for daily use for the storage of coats, boots, kit bags etc. Lost locks
are to be reported and replacement locks must be purchased at the
office. Only school locks are to be used. Students are expected to keep
lockers locked at all times except to access necessary contents.
Students must clean out their lockers and leave them open during
scheduled locker clean-outs. Failure to use lockers properly, or failure
to comply with school policy will cause the student to forfeit the use
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Dress
Our school wishes to foster an atmosphere of respect, and maintain
school climate through proper dress.
Clothing that will be considered inappropriate includes low-cut/cut-off
shorts, halter tops, tank tops, muscle shirts and any clothing which
contains a message whether written or in picture form that is profane,
demeaning, or in poor taste.
Coats/jackets and hats are not to be worn in the school. They are to be
left in the student’s locker.
Shorts will be permissible during warm weather months, but they must be
mid-thigh (finger-tip) length, neat (no holes, patches, etc.) and hemmed
(not frayed).
The administration reserves the right to define the term
“inappropriate”. Students failing to comply will be required to
change into appropriate dress before entering class. |
Lost and Found
The QCIS staff cannot be held responsible for money or other items of
value that a student may bring to school. For this reason, a good rule
to follow is: if you can't afford to lose it, then leave it home.
During Physical Education classes all valuables are to left with the
Physical Education teacher. The General Office maintains a lost and
found area where students can check for the recovery of lost items. |
Text Books
Students are expected to treat such texts with care. Any student who
requires a replacement text for reasons other than normal wear and tear,
is to be charged the price as set by the School Supply Branch,
Department of Education. At the end of the school year all books must be
accounted for and students will be required to pay for any missing books
or books which indicate misuse on the part of the student. Periodic book
checks are made during the year in order to verify the inventory and
condition of all student texts.
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CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL
If inclement weather makes it necessary to cancel school the
announcement will be made over local radio stations as early as
possible. The announcement will indicate that the Eastern School Board
or the Colonel Gray family of schools is cancelled or delayed.
Day of cycle when we have a storm day.
If school is cancelled due to storms or any other unforeseen
circumstance, we DO NOT skip that day in the cycle. Eg: If
Tuesday was to be Day 5 and then it stormed on Tuesday and there was no
school, then Wednesday would still be Day 5. This is unique to
Queen Charlotte Intermediate School and may not be the same as other
schools in the Eastern School District. We, unlike other schools
in the district, are on an 8 day cycle at Queen Charlotte.
In the event of early school closure parents are requested to inform
their children of the procedures they are to follow.
Eastern School
District School Cancellation Policy
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