School's Expectations

School's Expectations

SCHOOL SERVICES

LUNCH TIME AND FOOD SERVICES

Eating and drinking in the hallway is not permitted.  Students must observe proper dining habits and ensure that the eating spaces are left in a clean and tidy condition.

Information about cafeteria services will be is provided to students and parents at the start of each school year.

 

TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES

Use of computers and devices, hardware and software is a privilege that students must consider carefully. Only educational activities will be permitted.  Any student abusing this privilege will be denied access.

 

LIBRARY

French and English books may be signed out by all RRHS students.  They must be returned by the due date; otherwise, they are subject to late fees or to paying the replacement cost of the missing book(s).  Food and drink are not permitted in the library.

All Riverside students also have access to the CQSB Digital Library Over Drive.  Access details are covered in class at the start of the school year.

 

STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITIES

There will be organized activities throughout the year based on the students’ interests.  Registration information will be sent home with students and e-mailed to parents.

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

SERVICE

DETAILS

Resource Teacher

  • Individual education plan coordinator (IEP)

  • Individual and small group instruction

  • Support for special needs students

Guidance Counsellor

  • Provides information on program choices

  • Cegep registration

  • Career counselling

Behaviour Technician

  • Individual counselling

  • Group and individual prevention and intervention

Special Education Technician

  • Support for students with special needs

Spiritual Life and Community Animator

  • Organizes student activities and promotes school spirit

Psychologist

  • Academic and behavioural evaluation

  • Liaison with school board professional services

Student Supervisors

  • Monitors safety and security of students during non-teaching time

Documentation Technician (Librarian)

  • Library collection, management and ordering

  • Promoting positive reading habits and book related activities

School Nurse

  • Prevention and education

 

PEDAGOGY

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

Success in school is a combination of commitment, interest, a sense of responsibility, and hard work. Riverside Regional High School makes every attempt to offer a varied and complete program for all students, however, the vital ingredients for success are a positive attitude, willingness to work, and sense of co-operation that the student brings to school each day. It is important for students to attend classes daily, complete assignments on time, participate in class, and try to go beyond the minimum expectations. Our school believes that all students can experience success if there is a willingness to try.

 

Homework and Assignment Policy

  • Students are expected to complete all assigned work by the due date;

  • Students must work regularly to ensure their success;

  • It is the student's responsibility to find out what work was missed during their absence from class.

  • Parents are encouraged to verify their child’s agenda daily and stay up-to-date on what is going on at school.

 

PLAGIARISM

Using another writer's words or images and signing your own name is unacceptable. This includes copying text or images from the Internet, books, magazines, or any other media source. Students caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive a mark of zero unless the teacher authorizes the student to redo the work. Parents will also be informed.

 

REMEDIATION / TUTORING / R2

Remediation is help offered to students having trouble with the day-to-day material being covered in class.  Remedial sessions occur regularly in the schedule whereas others are planned according to students’ needs.  Students may be requested to attend based on assignment completion and academic results.  Students are responsible for being present when necessary. 

 

PROGRAMS

Riverside Regional High School offers a full complement of courses in the secondary program as defined by the Québec Ministry of Education.  Additional information will be provided to all parents at the start of each school year regarding evaluation standards and procedures.

NOTE: No course changes will be authorized after Sept. 30th of the current school year.

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To obtain a Secondary School Diploma, a student must earn at least 54 credits at the Secondary IV or V level, including at least 20 credits at the Secondary V level.  The following credits are compulsory:

  • 6 credits in Secondary V language of instruction;

  • 4 credits in Secondary V second language (basic or enriched program);

  • 4 credits in Secondary IV Mathematics;

  • 4 credits in Secondary IV Science and Technology or 6 credits in Secondary IV Applied Science and Technology;

  • 4 credits in Secondary IV History and Citizenship Education);

  • 2 credits in Secondary IV Arts Education (one of the 4 official MELS programs);

  • 2 credits in Secondary V Ethics and Religious Culture or Physical Education and Health.