School Policies & Code of Conduct

It is a firm administrative policy that involvement in activities that contravene school, Board or societal laws/policies (violence, bullying, theft, vandalism, racism, drugs, alcohol, bystanders, etc.) would be considered grounds for relocation.

• Students must behave in a courteous and co-operative manner to permit teachers to teach and all students to learn.
• Students must respect the dignity, welfare, and material possessions of every member of the LaurenHill School community.
• Students must treat the school building and grounds with respect.
• Students must arrive to class on time every day and be prepared to work. They must bring all required materials and assignments and must remain in class until dismissed by the subject teacher.
• Students must comply with requests made by any staff member (i.e. seating arrangement, identifying oneself upon request, relinquishing electronic devices, etc.).
• Students have an obligation to report any act of bullying or aggression involving a member of the LaurenHill community, on or off school property. LaurenHill Academy will not accept any physical or verbal abuse (i.e. offensive language, fighting in any form, intimidation, cyberbullying, etc.).

• Junior Campus students MUST remain in the building during recess and on Junior Campus property at lunch.
• Senior Campus students must remain in school during recess and are NOT permitted to go to Junior Campus during school hours, including lunch, unless they have the permission from school’s administration.
• Students must use designated entrances:
  • Junior Campus: Students are to enter via the entrance located on Fraser St. The main entrance on Decelles is reserved for staff and visitors.
  • Senior Campus: Students are to enter via the main entrance on Côte-Vertu only.
• Students must leave the building promptly after school unless involved in a supervised activity.
• On Senior Campus, no bags or backpacks are permitted in class. Books must be carried to class and bags/purses must be stored in the student’s locker.
• On Junior Campus, only shoe-string bags are permitted to be used to carry items during the school day. Any other bags/purses must be stored in the student’s locker.
• Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectable and orderly fashion when circulating in the school. Pushing, shoving, shouting, running, swearing, or rowdy behaviour will not be tolerated.
• Students are not permitted to bring hot, high-sugared and/or caffeinated beverages into the school building at any time for health and safety reasons.
• Students are not permitted to have food delivery services (Uber Eats, Doordash, etc.) deliver food to them while on campus.
• Students must not film, record/make an audio-recording, post or distribute any photos or videos of any LaurenHill staff members or students without prior consent.

Students should not invite outsiders to the school. Lunch time visitors/parents/guardians must have the permission of the Administration. All visitors must obtain a visitor’s pass from the main office.

For the safety and security of all students and staff, students must not open any door to outside visitors.

It is important that the school maintain a good relationship with the residents, the businesspeople, and the community in the area. To this end, students are expected to treat the school’s neighbours with respect and not to litter or congregate in or around business establishments, residences, laneways and parks, or trespass on private property.

LHA Attendance and Vacation Policy

• Attendance at every class by every student is mandatory.
• It is the parent(s)/guardian(s) responsibility to input into Mozaik or call and advise the school secretary if their child will be absent and provide the reason explaining the absence.
• Student and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must accept full responsibility for work missed during absences. Absences due to long term conditions require medial documentation. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what schoolwork they missed on the day(s) of their absence.
• If a student is going to have a prolonged absence for school, for any reason, parents/guardians are asked to contact the school administration before the absence. The student’s assignments may be accessible via the course’s online platform. Otherwise, parents/guardians may arrange to pick up copies of physical assignments when appropriate.
• Consideration for a missed test/evaluation will only be given for a valid reason. Students who have missed a test or evaluation without a valid reason must write the makeup version of the test or evaluation within 3 school days of the original test or evaluation date and depending on the date chosen by the teacher; students who do not attend the teacher’s makeup date may receive a failing grade.
• Students and their parents/guardians are asked to refer to the Standards and Procedures of each subject for the evaluation policy, including the policy for late evaluations and assignments.
• Holiday travel or a family event is not a valid excuse for missing any evaluation. Parents/guardians should plan their holiday travel around the school calendar. Teachers are not expected to provide work or make accommodations regarding missed assignments/evaluations for a student on holiday. Some exceptions may include, but are not limited to, a death in the family, or a major competitive event. Documentation for events must be submitted to the administration as soon as possible.

Attendance rules for mid-year and final exams

Attendance for all exams is mandatory. Any absence for a mid-year and final exam requires medical documentation.

Detailed exam rules and procedure are sent by email to all parents/guardians and distributed to students ahead of the examination periods.

Serious absenteeism problems shall be defined as including one or more of the following:

• A student who is absent for a period of five (5) or more consecutive days without a valid reason;
• A student who has had five (5) or more unvalidated absences in one month;
• A student with a repeated pattern (ex: Fridays) of unvalidated absences;
• A student who has accumulated unvalidated absences equivalent to ten (10) percent or more of one school term.

The school administration reserves the right to contact the Director of Youth Protection for any case of serious student absenteeism.

All absences can either be classified as validated or unvalidated. It is important for absences to be accurately documented in school records.

Validated absences are considered the following:

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• appointment with a health professional;
• emergencies, or other unforeseeable events. (ex: death of a family member, court dates, etc.)

Unvalidated absences are classified as such by the school when the absence is not considered reasonable. This includes but is not limited to:

• parents/ guardians keeping students at home without cause;
• truancy/ lack of motivation to go to school;
• part-time work;
• inclement weather;
• babysitting other children.

For unvalidated absences, the school is committed to taking the following actions to address the problem of absenteeism. The primary purpose of these steps is to elicit collaboration from parents/guardians to find solutions to improve their child’s attendance by coordinating a plan of action including support strategies that can be implemented at home and at school.

• Phone call(s) and/or meeting(s) with the Administration;
• Involvement of the school team (ex: social worker, guidance counsellor);
• Involvement of the school board (ex: Student Services, Regional Office);
• Formal letter;
• Special Notice via Registered letter;
• Involvement of the Director of Youth Protection.

Students are expected to be on time for school, which begins with the first period at 8:24 am (9:34 am Wednesdays) in order to be admitted to class. Students who do not arrive on time must report to the office to ensure their presence in school is recorded. A student who comes to school after Period 1 has commenced, and fails to report to the office, will be given a detention.

Students late for class after lunch without a valid reason will receive an automatic detention.

Excessive lates after recess will be referred to administration.

A student who has accumulated 3 lates in a term, without a valid reason, will be issued an after-school detention.

After an additional 3 late arrivals (total of 6 lates) in that same term, a detention and a letter of warning will be issued. This letter is to be signed by the parents and returned to school.

After another additional 3 late arrivals (total of 9 lates) in that same term, the student will receive a Wednesday in-school suspension where the student will partake in an educational workshop on the value of being on time.

• 3 lates = 1 detention
• an additional 3 lates (6 lates total) = 1 detention + letter of warning
• an additional 3 lates (9 lates total) = in-school suspension on a Wednesday + workshop

All late arrivals require a justification from a parent/guardian. Failure to do so will result in the above-explained consequences. Oversleeping, traffic, and missed transportation are not justified reasons for being late.

No student may leave the school during school hours without permission from the office. All students with an early dismissal must stop at the office before leaving the building in order to sign out. Any student who does not do so may be considered to be skipping classes.

A student who requires an early dismissal must be entered in Mozaik ahead of the dismissal time and the office may follow up with a phone call. If a student becomes ill during the day, they may be sent home by the administration who will inform parents. Therefore, it is important that all parents/guardians provide a valid telephone number on the information sheet at the beginning of the year so that they may be contacted during school hours.

All students attending LaurenHill Academy are required to wear the school dress code throughout the day, effective as of the first day of school. Students are expected to be in dress code upon entering the building in the morning and when leaving the building after school. Other than modifications due to weather, no changing of clothes is permitted upon entering or prior to leaving the school building.

Year-Round Dress Code:

• LHA white polo with black collar or white dress shirt
• black dress pants (see Appropriate pants policy)
• all-black shoes (including the soles). Boots, booties, high-tops, sandals, slippers, and heeled shoes are not permitted.
• solid-colored socks in black, white, grey, or burgundy
• solid black belt with regular-sized buckle
• burgundy zip-front cardigan, V-neck pullover sweater, or vest (optional). These items must be worn over the LHA polo shirt or white dress shirt.
• undergarments worn under shirts must be solid-colored white, black, or grey with no visible prints, designs, or logos.
• school tie (optional).

Warm-Weather Dress Code (August 29th to October 31st and April 1st to June 23rd)

• black skort (mid-thigh or longer)
• black Bermuda-style dress shorts (mid-thigh or longer)
• knee-high socks or hosiery are permitted in place of regular socks.

Physical Education and Dance Dress Code

• Burgundy LHA t-shirt
• Black LHA sweatpants or black LHA shorts (mid-thigh or longer)
• Running shoes
• Dance teacher may allow for substitutions depending on dance style.

All items provided by Top Marks are LHA branded, custom designed, and carry the school crest or tag. The items are available through our school supplier,

TOP MARKS
8215 Ch. Montview, Mont-Royal,
QC H4P 2L9,
514-344-5454
www.topmarks.ca.

Clothing substitutions are permitted if they follow LHA’s school dress code specifications. These substitutions are subject to the administration’s discretion. No visible brand names or logos are permitted.

Appropriate Pants Policy

Pants appropriate for attire at school must follow the guidelines below:

• Fit: Pants should fit comfortably in the style of a dress pant.
• Length: Pants must be worn from the waist to the ankles.
• Waistband: Pants should sit at the waist and be properly secured, either with a button, zipper, belt, or elastic.
• Condition: Pants should be in good condition, without tears, rips, or holes. Material must not be see-through.
• Pockets: Pockets may be present on the back and/or hips (no side cargo-style pockets).

Types of Prohibited Pants

• Athletic pants: Pants typically worn for athletic activities (such as sweatpants, trackpants, fitness/flared leggings, athletic tights, etc.) are not permitted.
• Denim pants: Jeans, jeggings, or other forms of denim are not permitted.

Other Restrictions to the Dress Code

• No headgear (ex: hats, caps, full bandanas, etc.) except for headgear worn for religious reasons. Headbands are acceptable.
• Secondary 5 students may wear their grad sweatshirt over their LHA polo as of March 1st. No other sweatshirt will be permitted outside of the school lunch hour for all LHA students.
• For the safety of students in physical education classes, fingernails should be cut to a reasonable length
• No excessive makeup or jewelry. Jewelry must be of a conservative style (earrings, necklace, or a single nose stud, etc.). No other visible facial piercing nor tattoos permitted.

When in full LHA dress code, students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner on campus as well as off campus.

Dress Down Days and Overnight Trips

Occasionally, the school hosts days on which students are permitted to not wear the dress code at school, and/or are encouraged to participate in a clothing or accessory theme.

These days are a privilege, and the following rules regarding attire apply:

• Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities.
• No inappropriate writing, logos or suggestive images. Clothing must not serve to marginalize or harm others.
• Shirts must have fabric in the front and back and on the sides (under the arms).
• All shirts are to be at least short-sleeved. Tank tops are not permitted.
• No showing of undergarments.
• Shorts, skirts and dresses must be approximately mid-thigh in length or longer.
• Clothing fabric must be opaque (not see-through).
• No headgear (ex: hats, caps, full bandanas, etc.) except for headgear worn for religious reasons. Headbands are acceptable.
• No pyjamas, slippers, or costumes (unless permission is given otherwise);
• Shoes must be closed-toe and closed-heel. High heels are not permitted; shoes must be comfortable and safe for circulating within a school.

Furthermore, the school hosts overnight trips during which students are permitted to be out of the regular school dress code. Amendments may be made to the above dress code according to the expected weather and destination of the trip; parents/guardians and students will be informed accordingly ahead of the departure date.

Cycle I & II (Secondary I, II, III & IV):

• Promotion policy is determined by the Ministry’s regulation.

High School Graduation Requirements:

• A minimum of 54 Sec IV & V credits, including at least 20 Sec V credits.

Mandatory Sec IV credits:

• 4 credits in Mathematics (Cultural, Science)
• 4 credits in History and Citizenship / Histoire et Citoyenneté
• 4 credits in Science & Technology
• 2 credits in Art Education (Music, Art, Dance or Drama)

Mandatory Sec V credits:

• 6 credits in English Language Arts
• 4 credits in French Second Language
• 2 credits in Ethics & Religious Culture OR Physical Education

Students who maintain an overall average of at least 80%, and pass all subjects in a given term, will be placed on the Honour Roll. Honour Roll students will be recognized at the end of term 1 and term 2.

Homework Program

Beginning in October, a homework program may be offered free of charge to selected students. Admission is based on teacher referrals and is in addition to the remediation sessions offered by teachers. Students in the homework program must abide by the LHA code of conduct. Failure to do so may result in the student being removed from the homework program.

Remediation

Teachers are available to students for remediation according to their remediation schedule. Remediation may take place during the lunch hour or after school. Every teacher will list the day of the cycle and the time of their remediation on the Standards and Procedures of each course. Students are encouraged to attend remediation.

Students attending remediation sessions are expected to come with specific questions or work to review with the teacher.

Students who fail courses at the end of term 1 or term 2 may be required to attend mandatory remediation periods. Failure to attend the mandated remediations may result in a detention.

Visit our Homework Help & Resources page for more information

Definition: the deliberate, intentional and unauthorized use and imitation of a piece of writing, text, or other work created by someone other than yourself. This includes information from the internet and ALL other sources of information, electronic or hard copy.

LHA places the same importance on plagiarism as our CEGEPs, trade schools and universities; therefore, students who plagiarize will face the following:

• Review of the work in question in consultation with the teacher
• Notification of parents/guardians and administration
• Designation of an automatic zero (%) on the work submitted.
• If a second offence occurs, in addition to the zero (0%), the students may face a suspension.

Any form of cheating on quizzes, tests, and exams will result in a zero. This includes the use of AI-generated texts which is deemed as academic dishonesty and will result in a zero on the assignment.

Students wanting to make a change in their course selection may do so with a valid reason. Course change request forms can be found at the main office of both campuses.

Requests to change the section/teacher for a particular course will not be accepted.

Students requesting a course change are expected to continue attending the present course until receiving a new schedule.

The deadline to submit a course change request form is 3rd Wednesday of September.

Student Responsibility

Students must place their devices in their lockers and abstain from using them between the first bell (8:24 am M-T-Th-F or 9:34 am Wed) and the last bell (3:06 pm). Devices must be in silent mode at all times while on school grounds.

If devices are required for an in-class activity:

• Junior campus: a staff member will escort their class to the lockers to retrieve and return the devices.
• Senior campus: students will be permitted to retrieve their personal devices prior to or at the beginning of the period. Students will return devices to their lockers at the end of the period.
• If a teacher has planned for an in-class activity that requires the usage of personal devices, students must only access the files on the device or Internet sites which are relevant to the classroom curriculum. Devices cannot be used for non-instructional purposes.
• The device cannot be used during assessment unless otherwise directed by the teacher.

Devices are permitted during lunch time so long as students are adhering to the school’s code of conduct as well as the EMSB’s Acceptable Use policies.

• Other than at lunchtime, cell phone possession will bring about a forfeiture of the device to the office.
• Students must comply with a staff member’s request to shut down the device, close the screen or hand over the device when asked.
• Games, social media, and other unsupervised/unrestricted apps are only permitted during lunch.

Making personal phone calls, text/instant messaging and social media during class time, passing time, and at recess is prohibited.

Students shall inform staff members right away if they come across any information that is inappropriate or makes them feel uncomfortable.

Printing from personal devices is not possible at school.

Students are not permitted to wear earphones or headphones at all times except during lunchtime.

The device should be charged prior to bringing it to school and runs off its own battery while at school – no usage of electrical outlets at school is permitted by students.

Consequences if the Cell Phone Policy is Not Upheld:

• First 3 infractions = the device will be confiscated and sent to the appropriate office staff member until the end of day and a detention will ensue.
• 4th infraction = the device will be confiscated and sent to the appropriate office staff member until the end of day and a detention will ensue. Only a parent or guardian may pick up the device from the office.
• 5th infraction = full-day suspension at home and parent phone call or meeting will ensue.
• 6th infraction = the student must bring their device to the office every morning and leave it until their departure from school that day for the duration of 1 week.

Further infractions will result in a parental meeting with the administration to discuss supplementary measures.

Click on the following link for more information on “Acceptable Use Policy at LaurenHill Academy” as well as “Digital Citizenship Information for Parents” .

Participation in school activities is a privilege and not a right. Student participation in any activity will be subject to school personnel approval based on the following criteria:

• respect for others
• respect for property
• attendance
• punctuality
• good work habits
• attitude
• appropriate behaviour on previous activities/excursions

Any student who is suspended cannot participate in any school event during the period of suspension.

Any student owing school fees and/or workbook fees cannot attend any overnight trip.

Any student participating in an extracurricular activity that requires missing school must be in good academic standing. The administration will determine whether or not the student can participate.

Any student involved in sports must sign and abide by the Athletic Contract.

At LaurenHill we strongly believe in students being involved in activities outside of class. The athletic contract is a partnership between students, teachers, and parents to help ensure that students remain focused on the priority of school, which is academic success. The commitment that comes with such activities can, in some cases, affect an individual student’s time management. Due to this, we have an athletic contract.

It is expected that, as an athlete, students display appropriate behaviour at all times. At school, during class and break times, students must follow the code of conduct that is stipulated in the student agenda. The code of conduct remains in effect while representing LaurenHill Academy outside of school: in transit to venues and at other venues.

A student that is absent from school on the day of a sports game or practice may not participate in the sport on that day.

A student who is not able to adhere to these minimal academic and behavioural requirements will not be permitted to miss class time for their activities. In order to return to good standing, students must demonstrate that they are taking all the proper steps toward improving their academic situation. This contract stipulates that students involved in activities outside of class must maintain passing grades.

If a student is not receiving a passing grade for one or more subjects, the student will not be eligible for an early dismissal for any sport (exceptions may be made at the administration’s discretion).

Students are not permitted to smoke or vape on school property as well as within sight of the school.

Students found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during school hours will be suspended.

The possession of vapes, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, pornographic material, or any weapons (including replicas) on school grounds, during school trips or school activities will result in a suspension from school and may include additional measures.

The solicitation of students for money and personal effects is considered to be a form of intimidation that will result in disciplinary measures.

Buying, selling or exchanging goods and services for personal wealth or gain on school grounds is strictly prohibited.

Students are forbidden to gamble on school grounds.

Lockers are school property and are loaned to students for the school year. Students must use the locker assigned to them. They are for the storage of books and personal possessions ONLY. Students must use the locks given to them by LHA on their lockers. If a student loses that lock, they must purchase a new one at the office.

The administration reserves the right to search an individual’s locker, its content, and all personal belongings inside the lockers if deemed warranted.

Students must use a gym locker during physical education or dance classes only. Nothing should be left in those lockers outside of scheduled gym classes. Each student will be given two LHA combination locks at the start of their first year at LaurenHill Academy. It is their responsibility to avoid leaving valuable articles in the lockers and to make certain that nobody gets the combination. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Lockers and all other school property must be respected. Students may be held financially responsible for any damages to school property. Washrooms must be left in a clean and orderly fashion. Vandalism of any nature will be met with disciplinary actions.

Theft of any kind will result in an immediate suspension.

Students who fail in their responsibility to their school community are accountable for their behaviour. The following are examples of unacceptable behaviour that require disciplinary action. This list is not meant to cover all infractions:

• Disrespectful or rude behavior
• Excessive Lateness
• Skipping classes and/or detentions
• Not bringing required materials to class (i.e. textbooks, writing material, etc.)
• Disruptive behaviour in class, hallways, cafeteria, etc.
• Eating anywhere in the building except in the cafeteria
• Dress code violations
• Bullying and/or cyberbullying
• Vandalism, graffiti, theft, or destruction of property
• Possession, use or distribution of vapes, drugs, alcohol, drug paraphernalia or other illegal substances
• Gambling, taxing (solicitation of students for money and/or personal effects)
• Smoking/vaping on school property and/or within sight of the school
• Possession/use of dangerous items (including but not limited to weapons and imitation weapons)
• Selling goods and services for personal gain
• Foul/inappropriate language
• Insubordination
• Physical violence
• Verbal abuse (i.e. uttering threats, harassment, name calling, etc.)
• Violation of the EMSB I.T. Policy or LHA Acceptable Use Policy

Forms of Disciplinary Action

1- Detention: Detention is held from 3:15pm to 4:00pm.

• Junior Campus: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
• Senior Campus: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

After-school detentions are assigned by the Administration to students who do not adhere to the Code of Conduct. Students will be given a detention slip which must be returned to the teacher supervising the detention room. Failure to attend or arrive on time for a detention will result in an additional detention to be served by the student. Failure to attend the detentions will result in a suspension.

2- Suspension: Chronic or serious cases of misconduct may result in suspension.

Students may be suspended for 1 to 5 days. All suspensions require parent/guardian meetings with the administration before reintegration.

3- Alternative to suspension program: Referral to the YMCA program for 3-5 days.

Suspended students are not allowed to:

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• Visit the school or loiter outside the school building. Should they do so, the period of suspension may be extended.

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Students are not permitted to park in any of the LHA parking lots.

On Junior Campus, the parking lot is reserved for staff members only. Visitors are asked to park on the street.

On Senior Campus, the parking lot is reserved for staff and visitors only.

Students will receive free of charge a loan of textbooks for the year and they are responsible for their care. They must pay for all lost or damaged textbooks.

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In case of severe weather conditions, parents are asked to follow us on social media or listen to the radio early in the morning. The English Montreal School Board will announce over major radio stations whether or not schools will be open.

Updated information is also available on its website (www.emsb.qc.ca) and its social media accounts.

Fire and lockdown drills are undertaken periodically. Fire drills are performed in order to practice evacuating the building in case of an emergency. Lockdown drills are intended to instruct students on the procedures to follow when an emergency exists either inside or outside the school. They must be taken seriously. Students must not talk, push or shove, and must pay full attention to any directives that may be given.

While there are many benefits for a student seeking part-time work after school hours, parents and students are urged to limit the number of hours worked and carefully monitor the effects a part-time job may have on the student’s school achievement. The MEQ recommends 15 hours or less per week.

The cafeteria is available to students before period 1, at recess and during lunch hour, to provide nutritionally balanced snacks and meals. Students may bring their own lunches to school. No food is permitted in the classrooms or halls at any time. Students must not leave garbage on the tables and are asked to use the garbage receptacles that are provided and return all trays.

Visit our Cafeteria Services page to learn more

The cafeteria is available to students before period 1, at recess and during lunch hour, to provide nutritionally balanced snacks and meals. Students may bring their own lunches to school. No food is permitted in the classrooms or halls at any time. Students must not leave garbage on the tables and are asked to use the garbage receptacles that are provided and return all trays.

Visit our Cafeteria Services page to learn more

A school nurse is available to the students to provide information regarding health matters and to deal with serious health problems. The school is not legally responsible for accidents. It is essential that you inform the school in writing of any medical problems that might affect your child’s participation in school life.

Qualified guidance counsellors are available to provide educational, vocational and personal counselling services for all students. Parents are also welcome to consult the guidance counsellors. A student who wishes to see a guidance counsellor must first make an appointment.

Through individual, family or group counselling, the school social worker can focus on issues that affect an adolescent’s well-being, behaviour, and academic performance. This could include such issues as mourning the loss of a loved one, interpersonal conflicts, family communication, and child protection. The school social worker is an employee of the CLSC St. Laurent and can be reached at 514-748-6381.

Click here to learn more

The OPUS Card will be made available, price to be determined, to students who require them. More information will be made available to students in September.

Click here for more information on OPUS CARD

Junior and Senior campuses each have a full-service library. The extensive collections include fiction and non-fiction books in French and English as well as databases and ebooks in both languages. The libraries are open to students, during recess and lunch, and after school. Teachers may bring their classes during the day, and computers and printers are available for students. The libraries are the hubs of the school, offering extracurricular activities and a welcoming space to study and relax.

Visit our School Library page to learn more

LaurenHill Academy’s Student Council organizes many of the school’s social activities. We hope that all students will support and encourage the activities of the Student Council.

The LHA Yearbook is an annual publication produced by the students in the Yearbook course, with the help of an afterschool Yearbook Committee. It is a wonderful souvenir made up of pictures of the students, their social activities, clubs, teams, as well as samples of art and literature. The Yearbook Committee solicits your support as a sponsor or advertiser. Students are encouraged to purchase the yearbook as a memento of their year. Please note that pictures of all students appear in the yearbook unless otherwise requested by parents, in writing, at the beginning of each school year.