SCREEN TIME AND DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP 

Can you regulate your screen time? Do you waste too much time online? A smart phone is a powerful communication and learning tool but should only be used in class for learning purposes, with your teacher’s permission. Students are responsible for everything they share online – texts, photos, comments, likes or shares - even in a closed group.   Students who misuse their device may face consequences and parents and even the RCMP may be involved.  Read our Digital Citizenship Expectations on the MacNeill website (Located under students >>> digital citizenship expectations).

WITHDRAWAL FROM A CLASS/COURSE CHANGE 

Students must consult with their teacher, counsellor and parents before they will be allowed to drop/change a course. Students may request course changes, but not teacher changes.  Students will not be permitted to drop a class late in the school year to avoid a final mark on their transcript.  If you have any questions, speak with your counsellor. 

FIELD TRIPS AND SCHOOL FUNCTIONS

Students need signed parental permission & teacher acknowledgement to participate on a field trip.  Students are responsible for completing all work missed while on a field trip. Students may lose the privilege of participating in field trips, school events, clubs, teams, or activities, including MacNeill teams or grad events, as a consequence of poor attendance or behaviour. All school rules apply on all field trips and at all school related functions represent our school with class and powerful behaviour!   

DRESS CODE 

Clothing can be an expression of individuality; however, it must be appropriate and respect the reasonable perspectives of everyone in a school context. Dress for school or work is different than dress for other social occasions and should generally cover the body from the shoulder to just above the knee. Students are not to display offensive words, slogans or references to sex, alcohol, drugs or hatred on their clothing or jewelry. If necessary, students will be asked to cover-up or may be asked to go home and change. 

MACNEILL CAFETERIA 

Our cafeteria is open during break and lunch. The menu includes fresh sides and entrées, sandwiches, wraps, snack items and soup. Treat cafeteria staff with courtesy, respect the line-up and always clean-up & recycle after eating!

LOCKERS

Students may use the locker assigned and are cautioned not to leave valuable items in your locker.  Keep your locker clean, as students will be required to remove photos and writing from their locker in June.  Protect yourself from theft – your locker is not a bank vault.  Use the school lock correctly and do not share your combo with others.  Please note, your locker is school property. 

OUR SCHOOL and OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Treat our school with care and respect – don’t leave trash on tables and use the marked recycling bins thoughtfully. We do not sit on tabletops and litter; graffiti and vandalism are uncool and unwelcome. Take care of your textbooks & uniforms as students will be required to pay for damaged or lost items.  Our school is a key part of the City of Richmond and MacNeill students treat our neighbours with respect and kindness - share sidewalks and do not litter or cut through private property.