and Vocational School
School Profile 2024-25
Student Supports
Student Services
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Michelle Colton
Head of Student Services -
Heather Bellhouse
Guidance Counsellor
Specialized Services
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Andrew Colton
Head of Specialized Services -
Margit Tappen
Assistant Head of Specialized Services
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The Specialized Services Department has the responsibility of providing educational support services to exceptional students. The needs of an exceptional student are outlined by an Identification, Placement and Review Committee of the Board of Education. Parents are strongly encouraged to contact their child’s LRT by calling (519) 756-1320 ext. 276255.
A Learning Resource Teacher is assigned to every exceptional student. The LRT will develop the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) in consultation with the classroom teacher, parents(s)/ guardian, and the student. The IEP outlines services and accommodations appropriate to the student’s identified learning needs.
Student Responsibilities
Achievement
Students are expected to commit themselves to their academic and other school responsibilities as outlined in the Ontario School Code of Conduct.
Attendance
Regular attendance on the part of students is vital to success in school. It is expected that students attend and are on time. When the processes and content of learning are disrupted by irregular attendance, both the individual student and their classmates suffer a loss of experiences. Students who habitually miss classes will suffer in the evaluation and assessment process as they cannot be fully assessed. Therefore, if after counselling, consultation with parents, and time to improve, a student is still unwilling to attend regularly a credit could be lost. Permit absence only when it is necessary. Good attendance is an important key to academic success.
Behaviour
Students are expected to demonstrate respect for their peers, teachers, other staff members, visitors to the school, and the neighbours of the school.
How Can Parents Help?
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- Make sure the school has your correct email address and home and work phone numbers so you can be reached when needed.
- Please schedule appointments (i.e. dental, medical, personal business) outside school hours, or on the days of the school year when school is not in session.
- Question your child about assignments, due dates and tests to be written before permitting an absence.
- Discourage your child from working long hours at a part-time job. The Education Act forbids students who are required by law to attend school to work during school hours, punishable by fine to the employer.
- Stay in contact with your child’s teachers. Direct concerns and queries to their subject teacher.
- The administration is also available to assist as required.
- Make vacation plans that will coincide with the school calendar. Students on vacation during school time miss a great deal of work.
Academic Recognition
Commencement graduates will be eligible to attend commencement in the calendar year that they qualify for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. No deferment is allowed. Commencement is presented at the Sanderson Centre in October.
Graduation Awards
Pauline Johnson Collegiate is very fortunate to have several generous donors who provide graduation awards. Graduating students are encouraged to apply for these awards. Information and applications are available in the Guidance office at the school and in Brightspace throughout the year and are due in May.
Ontario Scholar Criteria
A student may be designated an Ontario Scholar if they satisfy both of the following requirements:
The student has been recommended by the school principal for the OSSD in either the current school year or the previous school year.
The student obtains an aggregate of at least 480 marks in any combination of 6 Ministry approved Grade 12 courses. A student’s mark, in any course, shall be multiplied by the credit value of the course. Marks from magnet courses, summer school, night school, eLearning and ILC courses may be included.
Honour Roll Criteria
A Pauline Johnson Collegiate student may be designated for inclusion on the Honour Roll, at the end of the school year, if the following requirements are met:
Grade 9 Students - 80% average in a minimum of 8 credits taken that year (September – July)
Grade 10 Students - 80% in a minimum of 8 credits taken that year (September – July)
Grade 11 Students - 80% in a minimum of 7 credits taken that year (September – July)
Grade 12 Students - 80% in a minimum of 6 credits taken that year (September – July)
A student’s mark, in any course, shall be multiplied by the credit value of the course. Marks from Magnet courses, eLearning and ILC courses may be included.