1. education
2. school

No. 1
July/August 2014
Tel. 604-590-1311
Fax. 604-590-9013
Our mission is to build a caring community
of learners that ensures student success.
Principal's Message
As we prepare this newsletter, we remain
uncertain about the current labour situation
and the impact it may have on our school
opening. No matter what happens with the
start of the school year, we hope this newsletter will provide important information for parents and students . It
includes important dates, club information, our fee schedule, and the
dates and times for locker sign-up and counselor appointments. Of
course, all of this is dependent upon the resolution of the labour situation.
It’s important for parents and students to utilize all of our communication tools: our school district website at SurreySchools.ca, our
SchoolLink app, the Surrey_Schools Twitter account, the Frank Hurt
website at wwwfrankhurt.ca , our new app (see page 7) the FrankHurtSchool Twitter account.
Student schedules will be mailed to your homes in August. If your address has changed, please e-mail the changes to
frankhurt@surreyschools.ca
I’m hopeful that things will be resolved soon and that we will be back
at school soon.
Mrs. Sarmento
Vice-Principal & Counselling
Assignments
A-Gil — Vice-Principal Ms. Rondalyn Fitz
Gim-O —Vice-Principal Mr. Shawn Campbell
P-Z — Vice-Principal Mr. Jeff May
A-Gil — Counsellor Ms. Bernadette Davies
Gim-O —Counsellor Ms. Adele Kim
P-Z — Counsellor Ms. Danielle Pawelchak
PLEASE SEE
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
REGARDING
LOCKERS
ON PAGE
3
13940 77 Avenue
Surrey, B.C. V3W 5Z4
September
1 - Labour Day - School Closed
2 - School Opens - WELCOME BACK
- Gr. 8 & 9 at 10:00 am
- Gr. 10, 11 & 12 at 12:00 noon
- Gr. 8 & 9 Assemblies
3 - First Day of Classes
8 - Gr. 10 Assembly
9 - Gr. 11 Assembly
10 - Gr. 12 Assembly
17 - Student Picture Day
19 - Grade 8 Welcome Day
22 - Non-Instructional Day - No Classes
24 - Terry Fox Run
- Welcome Back BBQ
25 - Grade 8 Parent Night
29 - Emergency Preparedness Week
October
2 3 8 9 10 13 14 15 17 22 23 24 28 31 -
AS8 Rotation 1 Ends
Grade 12 Parent Night
AS8 Rotation 2 Begins
P.A.C. Meeting
Aboriginal Open House
FA8 Rotation 1 Ends
Thanksgiving - School Closed
FA8 Rotation 2 Begins
Grade 12 Assembly
Photo Retakes/Grad Group Photo
Spirit Day
Interim Reports Issued
Early Dismissal - P/T Interviews
Non-Instructional Day - No Classes
Scholarship Dinner
Halloween
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Student Timetable Changes -- and -- Counsellor Appointments
On the first day of classes you will receive your timetable. You may
notice changes that were necessary due to summer school and
provincial exam results and class balancing.
This year, there will be no appointments made by
telephone for returning Frank Hurt students.
In August, counsellors will ONLY see students who:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
are missing courses required for graduation
need changes due to summer school courses (bring in your summer school report card)
have courses in the timetable that they have already passed
require a course for post-secondary
need to re-take an academic course they did not pass
These are the times the counsellors will be available for required course changes. Please come to the counselling
area during these times and our assistant will give you an appointment time.
Counsellors’ August Schedule is as follows:
– Grades 11 to 12
– Grades 9 to 12
– Monday, August 25
– Tuesday, August 26
– 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
– 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Counsellors will not see students to change elective courses at these times. Students wishing to make any course
changes (other than those listed above) must complete a course change request form that will be available in your
homeroom during the first week of school. Note: When you request a course change, there is NO GUARANTEE that
you will receive your request. Therefore, it is absolutely essential to follow your September 2nd timetable. Remember, you are responsible and accountable for classes you miss.
Counsellors:
– Ms. B. Davies
– Ms. A. Kim
– Ms. D. Pawelchak
(last names A to Gil)
(last names Gim to O)
(last names P to Z)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
CHOOSE YOUR LOCKER
Students are asked to come to school at the specified times
shown below to pay their 2014/2015 school fees of $25 for
Grades 8 - 12 or $70 (includes grad fee) for Grade 12s and
choose a locker.
Students who do this before the start of school will be able to select their
own locker and locker partner.
Students must have all previous debts paid in order to choose their lockers.
Your locker partner must be with you to choose a locker.
Grade 12s Monday Aug 25 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Grade 11s Monday Aug 25 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Grade 10s Tuesday Aug 26 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Grade 9s Tuesday Aug 26 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Grade 8s Tuesday Aug 26 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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Schedule for First Day of School – Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Students will find their assigned homeroom (your “Period 1” class) on the lists
posted on the glass display case across from the office. Note to Students: Your
homeroom for Semester 1 is your Period “1” classroom
Grade 8 Students
10:00 to 10:45 -- Assembly (Theatre)
10:45 to 11:45 -- Report to Homeroom (Period 1)
Grade 9 Students
10:00 to 10:45 -- Report to Homeroom (Period 1)
11:00 to 12:00 -- Assembly (Theatre)
Grade 10, 11 and 12 Students
12:00 to 1:00 -- Report to Homeroom (Period 1)
Student Debts!
Students are expected to have any outstanding debts for lost or damaged text/
library books, or other school related debts, resolved by September. These debts
can be cleared up, or text and library books can be returned to the fee payment
window during the two weeks prior to school starting on September 2rd.
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CLUB
Arts and
Culture Club
TEACHER
Ms. Trujillo
MEETING TIMES
Time: Lunch and After
School
Day: Drop-in Tuesday to
Friday
ROOM
Encourage and further student
Room 502
Badminton
Club
Mr. Murray &
Mr. Sheffield
Thursdays at 3 p.m.
Large Gym
Club for the
Humane
Treatment of
Animals
Mr. Haynes
Tuesdays at Lunch
Room 305
Communication
Club
Mrs. Sarmento
No set meeting dates
n/a
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Cooking After
School Club
Creative
Munchies
Culture and
Leadership
Club
Ms. McCabe,
Ms. Sodhi
Ms. Loverock
Ms. Barnet,
Ms. Pope,
Ms. Scheuer
Day: 13 sessions from
October-June once a
month. See teacher sponsors for details.
Time: 2:50pm – 4:00pm
Day: Monday
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Day: Friday (bi-weekly)
Time: 2:45pm – 4:00pm
Drag Racing
Energy
Ambassadors
FH Bhangra
Team
French
Speaking Club
Gay Straight
Alliance
Mr. Grewal
Mr.
Koutsonikas,
Mr. Southwell
Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: Lunch
Day: Wednesday
Ms. Somal,
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Ms. Sodhi
Bi-weekly Thurs, Friday
Ms. Arnott
Ms. Wren,
Mr.
Koutsonikas
Tuesdays at Lunch
Time: 3:00pm
Day: TBA
PURPOSE
interest in creating and appreciating
the arts. To encourage students to
participate in extra-curricular
To allow students an opportunity to be
active and learn game skills
To raise awareness about inhumane
treatment
To raise money for organizations that
help animals
To promote awareness of school
events, work on public speaking skills
(PA), increase presence of school in
social media (Twitter & Instagram).
Encourage social responsibility,
Foods lab
203 or 207
positive self-esteem, cooperative
learning opportunities by exploring
culinary creativity
Provide a fun and safe place for
Room 402
Room 206
Automotive
shop
Room 310
Dance Rm
(Friday)
Cafeteria
(Thursday)
students to build connections, create
healthy relationships and learn to make
healthy appetizers while in a
To embrace the diversity of Frank
Hurt and encourage a stronger sense
of community and pride in our school
Encourage responsible living and
character development through
motorsport competition
Increase energy awareness at the
community level
To promote physical activity and teamwork in a fun and creative manner.
Room 311
To engage in speaking French, to learn
more about Francophone Culture, and
to possibly plan a trip to Quebec next
year as a group.
Room 304
Create a safe environment for students to support each other and learn
about homophobia and transphobia
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CLUB
TEACHER
MEETING TIMES
ROOM
PURPOSE
Global Issues
Club
Ms. Scheuer
Time: Lunch
Day: Thursday
Room 206
Create positive change locally and globally through raising awareness and
taking action
Grad Council
Ms. Di Cuollo
Time: Lunch
Day: Tuesday
Room 315
Plan and fundraise for grad dinner and
dance; promote spirit amongst grade
12 students
HIVE Club
Ms. Subject
Tuesdays 2:45-4:15 p.m.
Room 102104
To support students’ social and emotional skills through leadership
development training
Hornets
Christian Club
Ms. McBride,
Mr. Yung
Time: Lunch
Day: Friday
Room 212
Encourage students in their faith;
serve community and school through
activities & fundraisers
Karaoke Club
Ms. Loverock
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Day: Tuesday
Room 402
Provide a fun place for students to
lounge, sing and hang out with friends
Northern
Shaolin Kung
Fu
Mr. Leung
Time:7:00am – 8:15am
Day: Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday
Small Gym
Develop appreciation for traditional
martial arts and promote fitness &
healthy living
OMG Club
(Onward
Mountain
Goats!)
Mr. Dawe,
Ms. T. Johnson,
Ms. Trujillo
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Day: Wednesday
Room 502
To expose students to a variety of fine
arts activities; to build school culture;
to promote fine arts
PSST Student
Association
Jaclyn Blaney
Nov 19, Dec 10, Jan 14,
Feb 11, Mar 4, April 1, 15,
May 6,20 at 2:45 p.m.
Conference
Rm
To increase student participation in
PSST and to promote it at our school
Red Cross
Ms. Davies,
Ms. Pawelchak
Time: Lunch time
Day: Wednesday
Conference
Room
Raise awareness in school-wide events;
train facilitators; foster
communication in Family of Schools
Rock
Climbing/
Outdoor Club
Mr. Sheffield,
Mr. Haynes,
Ms. Haynes
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Day: Thursday
Small Gym
Provide open climbing sessions for
students interested in a positive after
school activity
Self Defense
Mr. Swanson
Time: 3:00pm
Day: Thursday
Small Gym
or Cafeteria
To prepare students for self-defence
Senior
Scholarship
Club
Ms. Andersen
Time: 3pm
Day: Wednesday
Career
Centre
Assist seniors with place, time,
resources and mentorship for
scholarship applications
Student
Council
Ms. Trujillo
Time: Lunch
Day: Monday (Tuesday
when there is no school
on Monday)
Room 502
Provide leadership and serve the
student body, school, community.
Encourage student involvement and
cultivate school spirit and culture
Under the
Volcano Club
Ms. T. Johnson,
Ms. P. Johnson
Time: 3pm - 4:45pm
Day: Tuesday
Room 501
Provide a safe place for students to
hang out once a week and watch old
movies
Vocal Jazz
Ms. Antrobus
Time: Lunch
Day: Monday,
Wednesday, Friday
Band Room
To form a school vocal jazz group and
to help build interest in the music
program
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Valuables: KEEP THEM AT HOME !!!
There may be times when students wish to have valuable electronics at
school. We would like to remind students to check with their teachers
for individual classroom policies regarding the use of any electronic devices. We also want to remind students to be extremely careful about the
storage of these devices. Sometimes students who leave their devices in
an unlocked locker, leave them unattended in a classroom or let a friend
borrow them may have the devices lost or stolen. The school is not responsible for the recovery or replacement of these devices and reminds
students to be careful with them or to leave them at home.
NOTE: Students will not be issued their new Go-Card unless their $25.00 student fee
has been paid !!
School Photos and Go Cards – Wed., Sept. 17th
This year, student photos will be taken on Wednesday, September 17 th. All students
must have their photo taken in order to receive Frank Hurt school I.D. – there is no
charge for getting a picture taken for a school Go Card, however, students will NOT
receive their Go-Card unless they have paid their student fee for 2014/2015. Information regarding photo day and Artona Photography is included in this mail out. Photo re-takes are scheduled for Wednesday, October 15th.
Class Attendance at Frank Hurt
We know there is a strong relationship between good attendance and success at school. Students are expected to be
at school on time (8:25 am) and to attend classes regularly. Failure to adhere to these simple rules may result in detentions and/or suspension from school. Parents … if your son or daughter has to arrive at school late, leave school
early, or miss a school day, please call our office at (604) 590-1311 prior to 8:30 am or write a note for your son or
daughter and have them bring it to the office, at which time we will issue them an “excused late-slip”.
STING - Frank Hurt's new Smartphone Agenda App
A new smartphone app will be up and running for the start of the school year. This app will be an exciting
new way for students and parents to keep track of what's going on at school and to keep on top of homework. The new app, called STING will be available to all parents and students as part of the school
fees. For use with smartphones, tablets or iPod Touch, the app will be available free from Apple's App
Store and Google Play for Android; otherwise it can also be accessed from home and school computers
using an Apple Safari or Google Chrome web browser at http://sting.school2go.ca
The QR code will direct your device right to the app.
Note to Parents -- Please read your child’s agenda
The agenda is a wonderful resource for students AND parents – it has information on everything you’ve ever wanted and needed to know about Frank Hurt’s procedures, programs, rules, bell schedules, etc. Students are encouraged to use their agenda
on a daily basis to help them schedule homework and manage their busy schedules.
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Unexpected School Closures
Sometimes extreme weather conditions or other unusual circumstances can cause a school closure
on short notice. In the event of a potential school closure during the 2012-2013 school year, please
monitor the following radio stations:
-- CKNW (980 AM or www.cknw.com)
-- News 1130 (1130 AM or www.news1130.com)
-- CBC Radio (690 AM or www.cbc.ca/bc)
-- Red FM (93.1 FM)
-- Radio India (1600 AM)
-- Radio Punjab (cable/satellite)
-- Fairchild Radio (1470 AM)
-- CHMB (1320 AM)
Surrey school closure information may also be broadcast on the Weather Channel and local TV stations. Whenever possible,
the Surrey School District will post such information on its web site at www.surreyschools.ca.
Even if all schools are open, many schools can face conditions and circumstances unique to a specific neighbourhood. Therefore, the district encourages and respects the importance of parental decision-making regarding accessing a school, based on
parents’ own location and individual circumstances, their route to school and overall attention to safety.
Frank Hurt Dress Regulations
At Frank Hurt Secondary it is important to have an atmosphere that is both safe and respectful. To that end, student clothing
is expected to be appropriate for both a learning and working environment. The purpose of the school’s dress code is not to
impede students’ style or freedom of expression, however, student attire should not be distracting or offensive in any way.
Students are required to dress in an acceptable manner suited to the activity in which they are involved. Hats and bandanas
are not to be worn in the school.
Inappropriate attire includes:
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Designs/promotion of drugs and alcohol
Sexually explicit or suggestive designs
Profanity or violence
Threatening language or violent imagery
Derogatory and/or discriminatory language
Clothing must sufficiently cover underwear, cleavage, bottoms, midriffs (front and back) and upper thighs
Protective clothing may be required in certain courses, at the teacher’s discretion (ie: aprons, coveralls, etc.)
Home and Emergency Contact Updates
Parents are responsible for ensuring that the school has all the correct contact
numbers and correct names on our emergency contact database. If these numbers
or names change throughout the school year, it is extremely important that the
school be contacted and informed of the change. Otherwise, in the event of an
emergency or if we need to contact parents, this may not be possible. Thank you for
your cooperation.
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Parent/Teacher Interviews – October 23rd
Communication and cooperation between the home and the school are key ingredients to
your child’s success. Whether exchanging information or identifying and solving common
concerns, parent/teacher interviews can be valuable learning experiences. Parent/
teacher interviews will be held in the Frank Hurt gym on October 23th, 2014. No appointments are necessary. More information will be available in the next newsletter. Please
plan to attend.
PAC Meeting
Wednesday, October 8th – 7:00 p.m. in the Library
Frank Hurt is an exciting and dedicated school. One sure way to become involved
with your student’s education is by attending the PAC meetings. The PAC meetings are
held the first Wednesday of most months in the school library at 7:00 pm (check the student agenda calendar or the Frank Hurt website @ www.surreyschools.ca/frankhurt).
Parents, this is an excellent opportunity to meet the administrators,
other parents, and to find out what is happening at your child’s school.
Grade 8 “General” Supply List
We often have new parents and students request lists for school supplies.
Our grade 8 team of teachers have developed a general school supply
list for your convenience (additional supplies may be suggested by
individual teachers).
-------
backpack
-- pencils
-- erasers
pens: blue, black and red
-- pencil crayons
-- ruler
felt pens (optional)
-- 2 - 3 binders (1 or 2 inch) -- lined paper
white-out
-- highlighters (multicoloured)
self-adhesive reinforcements (optional)
1 (three inch) binder for Humanities
Coming to you in full colour for the same low price of
$40. It really helps out the yearbook
team if you pre-order your book. This way we know what our budget is like and can make better
decisions about extras to add to your yearbook. So don’t forget to bring $40 to school in the first
week of September and order your yearbook!!
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Regular Daily Bell Schedule 2014 - 2015
8:25
8:30
Warning Bell
9:50
First Block
80
Break
9:55
11:15
Second Block
11:15
12:00
Lunch
11:53
12:00
5
80
45
Warning Bell
1:20
Third Block
80
Break
1:25
2:39
Fourth Block
5
75
Early Dismissal Bell Schedule 2014 - 2015
8:25
8:30
Warning Bell
9:35
First Block
65
Break
9:40
10:45
Second Block
5
65
Break
10:50
11:55
Third Block
11:55
12:40
Lunch
12:33
12:40
5
65
45
Warning Bell
1:39
Fourth Block
60
Assembly Bell Schedule 2014 - 2015
8:25
8:30
Warning Bell
9:30
First Block
60
Break
9:35
10:35
Second Block
5
60
Break
st
10:40
11:45
Third Block (1 Assembly)
11:45
12:30
Lunch
12:23
12:30
5
65
45
Warning Bell
1:35
Third Block (2nd Assembly)
65
Break
1:40
2:39
Fourth Block
5
60
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Frank Hurt Secondary’s
2014/2015 Calendar
2014 / 2015 Bell Schedule
8:25
8:30 – 9:50
9:55 – 11:15
11:15 – 12:00
12:00 - 1:20
1:25 - 2:39
Warning Bell
First Block
Break
Second Block
Lunch
Third Block
Break
Fourth Block
DESIGNATION
2011 / 2012
Schools open
Tuesday, September 2
Non-Instructional Day
Monday, September 22
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 14
Frank Hurt Early Dismissal Day
Thursday, October 23 (1:39 pm)
Non-Instructional Day
Friday, October 24
Non-Instructional Day
Monday, November 10
Remembrance Day
Tuesday, November 11
Schools close for winter vacation
Friday, December 19
Winter vacation period
December 22 to January 2
Schools reopen after winter vacation
Monday, January 5
Family Day
Monday, February 9
Non-Instructional Day
Friday, February 20
Schools close for spring vacation
Friday, March 6
Spring vacation (includes 5 local calendar
school closure days)
Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 20
School reopens after spring break
Monday, March 23
Frank Hurt Early Dismissal Day
Thursday, March 26 (1:39 pm)
Good Friday
Friday, April 3
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6
Non-Instructional Day
Friday, May 1
Victoria Day
Monday, May 18
Non-Instructional Day
Monday, May 25
Administrative day
Friday, June 26
Schools close for summer
Friday, June 26
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FRANK HURT SECONDARY
2014 – 2015 SCHOOL FEE SCHEDULE
School Fees and Optional Enhancements to Programs*
Basic Student Fee:
Student Activity Fee
$25
Optional Enhancements and Extracurricular Activities:
Art
Art Kits (optional)
Sketchbooks (or students supply one)
Applied Studio Art (incl. exam fee/supplies)
$10 - $22
$8 - $12
$120
Athletics
Badminton, Track & Field and Cross Country
Cricket, Volleyball and Soccer
Ball Hockey and Wrestling
Basketball
Ice Hockey
Football
Senior Cheerleading Team
Prep Cheerleading Team
$20 ea.
$35 ea.
$40 ea.
$65
$100
$350
$140
$75
Band
Instrument rental (whole year)
Guitar rental (semester)
Mouth pieces and reeds fee
$100
$50
$15
Culinary Arts & Applied Skills Coop FoodSafe Certificate, booklet & instructor
$25
Graduation Ceremony
$45
Grad Fee (see appendix)
Home Ec
Grade 8 (optional enhancement fee)
Grade 9-12 (optional enhancement fee)
Tech Ed
No cost for basic curriculum. If student
wishes to upgrade type of wood used or
take project home, cost of materials used
is charged
Workbooks:
French 9, 10
French 11/12
Spanish 9, 10 (one workbook for 2 years)
Spanish 11/12 (one workbook for 2 years)
Yearbook
$5
$10
$4
$14.50
$20
$20
$40
*See full description of fees and enhancements on the attached appendix.
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Appendix: Legislation and School Fees
Instruction is provided free of charge to all students registered in a school's education program sufficient to
meet the general requirements of graduation, and we provide free of charge any resource material necessary to
participate in that program. The School Act permits the charging of fees for certain items. In Surrey secondary
schools, the following structure applies through Board Policy 9802 related to fees and any costs for students or
families. We communicate our fees to parents and students of on an annual basis.
Basic School Supplies
Students will need to provide their own basic supplies and equipment for their own personal use at
school. This includes supplies such as paper, writing tools, calculators, notebooks, gym strip, sewing
kits, and some other items needed for various electives.
Inability to pay fees
The district's hardship policy is an important part of our fees. No student will be denied the ability to
participate in any part of the school's educational programs as a result of an inability to pay. Frank Hurt
has a process whereby fees may be waived because of financial hardship. The process incorporates the
principles of fairness, confidentiality, and sensitivity, while maintaining family respect and dignity. We
ask parents or guardians to contact the school counselor in these cases.
Student Activity Fee
This fee is charged to all students. At Frank Hurt, the breakdown of where the funds are directed is as
follows:
Athletics, intramurals & extracurricular activities - $9
Student Council and other student clubs - $8
Locks, magnets, student agenda - $5
Schoolwide events and special presentations - $3
Athletics
Participation in athletics and organized sports is an important part of a Frank Hurt’s school culture. A significant portion of the costs associated with athletics goes to the provincial and local bodies that organize
athletic events. The activity fee portion is used for supplementing tournament and referee fees for each
sport and the cost of the annual athletic banquet. In addition, fees for various sports cover the cost of
referees and tournament fees. Some of our sports are more costly to run than others. Basketball is a
longer season than most sports with more referees and tournaments and incurs a higher cost than other sports. For cheerleading the fees are used for team gear, offsite facility rental and athletic fees. The
football program fees include the costs for referees, safety gear and Football BC fees. The ice hockey
team costs include referees and ice rental. Every attempt is made to keep costs to a minimum.
Certification
Some programs include a component that offers an external certificate recognizing unique qualifications.
Examples are St. John's First Aid, Food Safe, Superhost, and Worldhost. These certificates help prepare
students for employment and schools charge a fee to recover the cost of certification. The cost to the
student will match the cost to the school for the certificate.
Examinations
Some programs offer external examinations where students can obtain credit for post-secondary institutions as a result of successfully completing the exam. International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement are examples. Where students take these exams, a fee is charged to recover the cost of the examination and the fee shall be less than or equal to the actual cost of the exam.
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Field trips
Students may be charged fees for expenses such as transportation, accommodation, meals, entrance
fees and equipment rentals for optional field trips, or other extracurricular outings or events. Students
will not be charged fees for any field studies/field trips where attendance is mandatory as part of a
course or program.
Graduation Ceremonies
The graduation ceremonies are important traditions that represent the end of a student's school experience. Costs do apply as these extracurricular events are hosted in a variety of venues. No student will
be denied the ability to participate in the commencement ceremony due to an inability to pay the cost.
Every effort is made to keep costs to a minimum and we do not compile an ongoing surplus as a result
of monies collected to host a graduation ceremony. At Frank Hurt the cost includes the commencement
and grad supplies and activities, and other commencement ceremony expenses. The cost of the Graduation Dinner and Dance is separate from this fee and is sold at the cost of the venue and dinner. In
2013, the cost of the Dinner and Dance was $80 per student. The Dry Grad Event is a parent-run event
that follows the Dinner and Dance. Tickets are sold by parent sponsors at a cost of the event.
Materials consumed in a course
In courses that consume materials (e.g. art, cooking, woodworking, metalwork, science) schools can
only charge for materials or goods that are surplus to what would be necessary for the student to meet
the expected outcomes in a course. If a student is going beyond the basic requirements of a course and
creating projects for personal use (e.g. creating a table of mahogany rather than plywood), then the
student may bring their own materials from home or the cost for the materials for these enhanced projects may be recovered through a fee. Examples at Frank Hurt include optional fees and materials for
home economics and project materials in woodworking and tech ed that go beyond the basic supplies.
Musical Instruments
A board may charge a fee for the rental of a musical instrument for the student's personal use or the
student may provide their own instrument when he/she is part of a fine arts class or a course with a
musical component.
Students in Apprenticeship Programs
Industry Training Authority apprenticeship, fees may be charged for the rental of tools, equipment and
materials necessary for participation in the program or the Board may require the student to purchase
his or her own tools, equipment and materials required for the program.
Textbook or Calculator Deposits
In accordance with the School Act, the Board may require deposits for educational resource materials,
such as textbooks, novels and other resource materials. The Board will refund all of the deposit to the
student upon return of the educational resource materials in good condition. Students will be advised of
terms of the deposit at the time the deposit is required. Waiver procedures must be in place for all deposits.
Uniforms
Students sometimes need special clothing (uniforms for band or for cafeteria) to participate in an educational program. These clothes are not a requirement to participate in a program but are logical savings for parents where clothes could be soiled or damaged in shops or the cafeteria. If the clothes (e.g.
band or choir uniforms) are owned by the school, a fully refundable deposit may be required to ensure
the return in good condition.
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