School Pictures
School pictures will be taken on Monday, September 15, 2008.
Student Daytimers
Every student is given a daytimer. In every class the student will be expected to wrte down any homework assigned for the day. The reason for this is that some parents like to periodically check homework. Our recommendation is that parents sit down and go through thier hild's homework. This demonstrated to the student that you, as parents, are interested and that you think education is important. It also allows you to ensure that your child is meeting your own expectations. Also, if a student has been a discipline problem in class, the teacher may make a comment in the student's daytimer.
If you wish to initiate a program with the homeroom teacher that you will sign the daytimer once a week, please let the homeroom teacher know.
Our staff feels that it is important that we help students develop good organizational skills and we want to work with parents to ensure that the lines of communication are open.
Emailing Teachers
Teachers can be emailed at any time for information or personal updates. All staff have email links off their staff pages. We encourage parents to use this venue for home-school communication.
Student Email Use
Students will all have the opportunity to be issued a school-based email account - this is the only email client they will be permitted to use at school. Webmail programs such as hotmail, gmail, telus webmail, shaw webmail or any other email program may not be used while at school. If students are wishing to send/recieve email while at school (primarily for the purposes of mailing assignments to home and back to school) they will be required to use their ghsd.local email.
Student Lockers
Parents and students should be aware that student lockers are subject to periodic checks. This is for health and safety reasons.
Pod Structure
Crowther Memorial is divided into four pods. Each pod is like a school unto itself. This allows for better communication between parents, teachers and students. It also allows students to have fewer teachers and, as such it provides an opportunity for teachers and students to get to know each other better.
Please note: clicking on the teacher's name will take you to their teacher profile. These profiles were written by grade nine students last year.
You can see which teachers are assigned to each pod on our Pod Information page.
Student Pick-up and Drop-off at School
For the safety and well-being of all students, we ask that parents picking up or dropping off their child please utilize the curling rink parking lot as opposed to the bus run, staff parking lot or Brent Blvd.
Cell Phone Policy
Students are permitted to have cell phone in their possession while at school, however, they must abide by the Crowther Memorial Cell Phone Policy. Details of this policy are outlined in this .pdf document.
FOIP Forms
FOIP Forms wil be sent home with students at the beginning of the school year. These must be signed and returned to the school. If your child has lost their FOIP Form, please download a new one here, sign it and return it to the school as soon as possible.
Fundraising
Again this year, we will be participating in the Magazine Fundraiser. The kickoff will be in early October and the sales blitz will run for two weeks.
Report Cards
Report cards will be distributed on November 6th, January 29th, April 8th and June 30th.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Parent/Teacher interviews are on November 12th and 13th and again on February 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The interviews are held in the gym and you are free to line up and meet with any teacher you choose. No appointments will be taken.
School Clothing
School gym strip is needed for the following teams:
Cross Country Running
Badminton
Track & Field
and it is required
as practice gear for the volleyball and basketball teams.
If you have school shirts and shorts from past years, you may wear them for gym strip and teams. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Paskevich or Mrs. Duffy
Download the order form here.
There are a FEW sample sizes at the school office.
Dress Code
We simply ask that the students dress appropriately for a public learning environment.
What in the World is D.I.R.T.?
If your son or daughter has mentioned "D.I.R.T.", it stands for "Dedicated Individual Reading Time". It takes place every day after lunch and it is a period of time when the whole school reads.
Its purpose is to improve students reading skills through intensive practice. To be effective, though, the students should be reading at their own personal reading level. This basically means that about 8 words per 100 would cause them to decode. If you could provide books for your son or daughter it would be a great help.
The Literacy Committee
DVD Yearbooks
Crowther Memorial will again be producing the yearbook on a DVD this year. DVD Yearbooks can be ordered through the office for $25.00 and will be delivered following the Awards night ceremony in June.
Watch for previews at assemblies throughout the year!
Family School Liaison Program
Have you or your child ever needed to talk to someone abut those difficult and frustrating times that every family experiences at one time or another? These times may include divorce/separation, school bullying, anger management, and self esteem issues. The Family School Liaison Program offers FREE supportive counseling to students and their families in Strathmore, Carseland, Gleichen, Standard, Hussar and Rockyford. Please phone the program at 934-5121 for more information.
Parent Volunteers
Are you interested in volunteering at Crowther Memorial? Our staff would be so appreciative of ANY time that you may be able to volunteer.
Our parent volunteers in the past have helped with photocopying, marking and laminating. If you don't have any time during school hours but still wish to volunteer, we can arrange for you to help us from the comfort of your home!
Please contact Mrs. Duffy at the office if you would like to volunteer.
Crowther Memorial Junior High School 2008-2011 Education Plan
Our 3 year education plan is online for your perusal
Golden Hills School Division - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding School Fees
The Golden Hills School Division offers the following Frequently Asked Questions information page for you regarding school fees.
Golden Hills School Division - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Inclement Weather
The Golden Hills School Division offers the following Frequently Asked Questions information page for you regarding inclement weather.
Golden Hills School Division - Letter Regarding Fair Notice
The Golden Hills School Division requests that all parents read the following letter regarding Fair Notice.
Golden Hills School Division - Policy Regarding Appeals
From time to time parent concerns may arise in regard to programming for their child. When there are concerns, parents are encouraged to contact their schools and participate in some collaborative problem-solving. On occasion it may be helpful to bring in a consultant to assist in the problem-solving process. Very rarely concerns are raised to the Superintendent and ewven more infrequently to the Board. If parents are not satisfied with the decision made by the Board, parents may request that the Minister of Education may review their decision. Parents are encouraged to contact their child's teacher or principal of the school if concerns arise that they need to discuss.
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