ATC Policy

Attendance

Absenteeism undermines a student's ability to perform at his/her best and is particulary detrimental in practical course work.  Consequently, regular and punctual attendance is a basic requirement for all courses, programs and work experience.  Excessive absenteeism and lateness will result in a review of a student's status in a course/program.  If deemed appropriate, a student will be withdrawn from a course/program for absenteeism.

Students are required to contact the ATC administration office at 237-8951 before the start of class if absent that day.  Our automatic dialer will notify students and/or parent/guardians of unexplained absences on a daily basis.  Students are expected to be punctual for their classes.  Excessive tardiness may result in partial absences.

The program teacher is the primary person responsible for monitoring student attendance.  At 4 absences in a semester the teacher will meet with the student.  At 6 absences the student will be notified in writing and a meeting with Student Services department will be scheduled to determine an appropriate course of action.  At 10 absences, withdrawal from the program may be recommended.  In exceptional circumstances missed class time may be made up in consultation with the program teacher(s).  In cases where a student is sponsored by an outside agency, that agency will also be notified of attendance.

 Authorization for Photo Publication

ATC is actively involved in marketing ventures that include advertising, newspaper articles, competitions and video presentations that may involve student and staff photos published in print, on video or on the Internet.  A form that students (and parents/guardians if under 18) complete in order to give or withhold permission to publish photos will be distributed to students on the first day of classes.

Consent to Disclose Student Information

Students 18 years of age and older must provide written permission if they wish ATC staff to share information with their parents or guardians.  Louis Riel School Division high school students may have completed this form at their high school, in which case it is not necessary to complete it again.  Forms will be available on the first day from teachers and then throughout the year from the office.

Dress Code

Students are expected to dress in a manner appropriate to a business environment. This means that clothing should be neat, clean, and not torn. As well, inappropriate slogans on clothing, bare midriffs and spaghetti straps are not acceptable.  Hats, caps, hoods, etc. are to be removed in classrooms, the library and the dining room.  Utterer should be kept in lockers and is not to be worn in classrooms, the library or the cafeteria food line.

Emergency Preparedness Plan

Policy EBCA - Emergency Preparedness Plan guides all of the division's schools.  the plan includes emergency control procedure drills twice per year.  Various situations compel response plans to clear school hallways, and we want students, staff and visitors to be prepared.  Not all situations are high-risk; some merely demand added caution.

At ATC, we practice emergency control procedures to establish that:

• procedures and staff authority are clear to all
• students understand that these procedures can apply to a range of situations; not all high-risk.

It is important that all visitors follow the emergency control procedure directions of staff without question.

Foods Containing Peanuts

ATC is a school trying to avoid peanuts due to allergies.  Students' cooperation in not bringing products containing peanuts into the school is requested due to the potentially life-threatening allergies of some students.  Please read labels carefully.

Graduation

Students will receive information early in the spring regarding ATC's certificate and graduation ceremony.  Dates and information regarding grad photos and grad rings will be announced.

Illness

Students who become ill during school hours are asked to proceed to the main office to sign out. For students under the age of 18, parents will be contacted before the student is allowed to leave the building.

Internet & Systems Student User Agreement

All students (and parents/guardians if under 18) within the Louis Riel School Division must complete an agreement for the Use of Technology and the Internet. 

Open Houses

ATC schedules several evening open houses throughout the year.  The first one, in September, is also a meet the teacher evening.  Students are encouraged to bring their family or friends to show them their program facilities and introduce them to their instructors.

Student ID Cards & Photos

Photo Day is in early September.  All students must have a photo taken at ATC for their student ID card. ID cards will be required by Winnipeg Transit for reduced fares and are also required by ATC's Library for computer use and book withdrawals.  Photo packages can also be purchased at a reasonable cost.

Reduced Transit Fares

Students 21 years of age and under who have not graduated from high school currently qualify for reduced transit fares by using their Student ID Card.

Students 21 years of age and over and graduated students qualify for reduced transit fares through Winnipeg Transit's post-secondary monthly bus pass program.  The pass costs 20% less than a normal adult fare - $57.00 (subject to change) payable in cash only.   Full and part-time students enrolled in any ATC program who meet the criteria are eligible.  Students must show a valid Student Photo ID Card along with the bus pass when boarding a transit bus.  On the initial sale to the student, a sticker (annual) is attached to the Student Photo ID Card to indicate that the Student ID Card is valid.  Every subsequent pass sale requires validation checks to ensure the student remains eligible.  Transit bus passes will be available for purchase in the ATC Library.  Receipts will be issued for income tax purposes.

Safety Equipment, Procedures and Uniforms

Students are expected to comply with program requirements that require the wearing of uniforms or coveralls and/or safety equipment such as safety glasses and boots. Students are responsible for keeping uniforms/coveralls clean and tidy and safety gear in good condition.  Proper safety procedures must be followed in all programs. Violation of these expectations may result in suspension.

Smoking

Divisional policy prohibits the use of tobacco in schools and on school property.

Start Times and Announcements

Visitors

All visitors must report to the office to sign in and obtain a visitor's badge.