What time does school start and end?  How much time is there for lunch?

Students should be in the school by 8:30 each day.  Dismissal from Monday to Thursday is at 3:30 and at 12:30 on Fridays.  Please see here for more information.

Is my child supervised at lunch?  Can my child leave the school grounds without a note?

There are teachers on supervision in the school throughout the lunch break, including in the gym, library, lunchroom and hallways.  Students are permitted to leave the school grounds at lunch without a note, however, we strongly recommend students stay on campus to avoid issues in the community.

Is there a cafeteria? What does it serve?

Yes!

What can my child do during the lunch hour?

There are a variety of activities and clubs available for students to engage in. Offerings change every month.

What happens if my child is late?  How is my child excused from being late?

When students are late for school they must check in at the office and get a late slip.  Parents/guardians can call in or write a note to provide a reason, though the late will only be excused if it is because of illness or another unavoidable cause such as medical appointment, family emergency, or weather anomaly. 

Should a student have chronic problems with punctuality, teachers or administrators will look to develop an Attendance Improvement Plan (AIP) with those students. These plans are made in conjunction with the student, parent/guardian, and external agencies with the goal of promoting student success.

If students must leave the school due to illness, appointments or for other reasons, they are asked to check out at the office. Parents/guardians need to either send a note, phone the office and speak to staff to confirm that they have permission to leave or sign their child out in person

Who do I notify if my child is going on a family holiday and will not be attending school for several weeks?

Parents or guardians are expected to notify the school, in advance if possible, of an extended absence.   However, these absences are recorded as “unexcused” for attendance purposes.  The Calgary Board of Education does not require that teachers provide work for students who embark upon extended vacations.  We do not sanction extended holidays.  We believe that they are not in the best educational interest of a student. If a student will be absent for more than five school days, they are asked to complete an Extended Leave of Absence Form. This form is available from the office and should be completed and signed by all the students’ teachers a week before departure. The form should then be signed by an administrator in the office. The student is responsible to complete any missed work during the absence.

How can my child get extra help from a teacher?

Teachers are available most of the time for extra help except when other duties or responsibilities require them to be elsewhere.  All teachers post their extra help times—two a week, though most are able to support students outside of those times.  Students need only ask for extra help.

How many classes does my child have in a day? How long are classes

See Bell Schedule here.

What kinds of options does Clarence Sansom offer to students?  How does my child choose their options? How much do options cost?

See Registration Page here for more information.

What is your bullying policy?

There are three roles in bullying situations—aggressor, victim, and bystander.  We want to support students in each of these roles and rather than focus on the negative, we work to empower students, to help them make decisions that support our climate of respect.  We seek to understand the “why” of a bullying situation so that we can support and provide strategies for the future.  We hold students accountable for their behaviours, though each situation and the students involved are unique. Please see the CBE Student Code of Conduct for more information.

What can my child do if he/she feels bullied at school?

Students can speak with a classroom teacher or Student Services personnel.  They should discuss the situation with their parents/guardians as well so they can talk to school administration if needed. Please visit this page on the CBE website for more information.

Is my child allowed to bring a laptop/iPod/cell phone to school?

Clarence Sansom does not allow students to use their personal devices in the school, unless allowed by an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) for specific purposes (i.e., blood glucose monitoring, adjusting hearing aids, etc.).  If students bring a personal device to school, it should be turned off when students enter the building and be put away, out of sight.  The school is not responsible for lost or stolen devices.

How can I contact my child during the school day?

You may contact the office and if it is urgent, we can bring a student to the phone.  For all other messages, we will notify students at an appropriate break.  Direct contact, through cell phone or texting, is prohibited as it interrupts our main business of learning. 

Are the students required to wear gym strip?  How much does it cost?

Students may change for PE if they wish, but it is not an expectation.

Can I request a specific homeroom teacher for my child?

We do not accept requests for a specific teacher or homeroom.

My child is on an Individual Program Plan (IPP).  How do I ensure that the IPP follows my child from elementary school to junior high?

Your child’s IPP is transferred from their elementary school with the student file at the end of the year.  Additionally, grade six teachers from our feeder schools meet with Clarence Sansom’s Student Services department to discuss each child and their learning needs.  Student Services then meets with the team of grade seven teachers to discuss possible goals and strategies for the school year.  In October, parents who have a child on an IPP are invited to a signing night to discuss the IPP.

We don’t live in Clarence Sansom’s catchment area.  How do I register my child at Clarence Sansom?

Clarence Sansom School is closed for next year, which means there is no space to accept transfers. Please see CBE website of more information.

Where can I get more information?

You are welcome to call the school at 403-777-7700 or check our website for further information or clarification.