ROYAL BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Principal’s Message

WELCOME BACK to RETURNING & NEW STUDENTS for the 2020/21 School Year

School Starts on Tuesday, September 8th @ 8:30am.

This is the start of our 4th year and each year brings changes, challenges and new opportunities for staff and students alike, especially this year as we are still dealing with the Covid-19 Global Pandemic. Our focus this year will be on Safety, Educational Learning (as we strive to meet your needs and prepare you for success in both your high school and post-secondary careers)

and More Safety. Given our relatively small size Royal Bridge is considered One Learning Group and therefore, if we all follow the safety guidelines, and limit our interactions to the minimum, we should be able to have a safe and successful term.

PLEASE NOTE:

We will be following all BC Ministries of Health and Education guidelines with respect to Health & Education news. Updates are posted regularly on our school website: royalbridgehighschool.ca

Also:

  • At Royal Bridge EVERYONE has to wear a mask.
  • We will socially distance as much as possible during class and breaks. We have signage in place.
  • OBSERVE Elevator Rules for Number of people allowed in elevator.
  • We have hand sanitizing stations placed throughout the school – please use them!
  • Do NOT come to school if sick. Each day, do a self-assessment to make sure you have no symptoms of illness.
  • While we will have an option for students who might need to remain at home, OUR EXPECTATION is that students will ATTEND school IN-PERSON.

Now, some points about the educational part of your school program:

  • Everyone needs to bring a laptop to school each day.
  • Everyone MUST ensure that they have the ability to access and send in assignments via email & respond to messages from the school or school staff without delay. Saying: “I did not receive the assignment or message” or “my computer is broken” will not be accepted. Every student receives a course outline with assignments and due dates and it is your responsibility to follow them and to communicate with the school if needed. There are many ways to reach the school and/or your teachers.
  • ATTENDANCE is VERY IMPORTANT: Students who attend classes do very well in school. The more you attend, the better you will do. That is a fact. We are checking attendance and homework carefully – how well you do this first month will usually predict how well you will do in the entire course. Good Attendance also means SHOWING UP ON TIME – Do not be LATE!
  • Plagiarism & Copying (Using work that is NOT YOURS) This is very serious and can have serious consequences. We follow the 3 Strike Rule:
  • 1st Offence – O on the assignment;
  • 2nd Offence – Fail the Course;
  • 3rd Offence – Fail the Course and possible removal from school.
  • SUBMIT WORK on TIME – Do Not think you can wait until the end to submit all your assignments. When you submit an assignment, the Subject Line must have:

The Course. Name or Number of Assignment. Student Name (students MUST use either their ENGLISH or CHINESE name all the time – be consistent!

  • NOTE: If your attendance and/or achievement is below a certain level (usually 50%) you may be removed from the course.
  • CELL PHONES: Students who use their cellphones in class to email, text or play games while the lesson is going on might end up losing your phone! Leave your phones in your backpack, jacket pocket or wherever on SILENT mode (unless your teacher asks you to use them.) Thanks!
  • We will have 4 x 1.5 Hour Periods each day:
  • PERIOD 1: 8:30 to 9:55
  • PERIOD 2: 10:00 to 11:25
  • LUNCH: 11:25 to 12:25
  • PERIOD 3: 12:25 to 1:55
  • PERIOD 4: 2:00 to 3:30

Teaching Staff:

  • Ibrahim (Physics and Math)
  • Suraci (English, Career Education, ELL & Humanities)
  • Janssen (Chemistry, Math, Geography)

BEGIN getting into your homework and studying routines TODAY.

Study Tips: https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/study-and-training/help-with-study/how-to-study-better/top-10-study-tips

REMINDERS:

  • DO NOT SMOKE OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT. You can ONLY Smoke at the SOUTH corner of the Building – Near the entrance to the underground parking. (look for the No PARKING sign) It is against the law to smoke “within 7.5 metres of an entrance to a public building or any air intake vent or operable window for a public building.” (Coquitlam By-Law) There ARE Cameras!
  • The City of Coquitlam can fine you $58.00.
  • Royal Bridge has BIG FINES for Smoking or Vaping in or around the school
  • NO VAPING at the school or in the Washrooms!! ($50.00 fine + possible suspension)


Smoke near the No Parking Sign – Do NOT stand in the Driveway

ROYAL BRIDGE SMOKING & VAPING POLICY

  • IF you are caught SMOKING or VAPING inside the building you will be fined and may be asked to leave the school.
  • This is VERY SERIOUS. It is against the Law.
  • IF you smoke or vape outside the school it must NOT be on the property our school building sits on. You CANNOT be near the restaurant, the corner of Lincoln & Westwood or in front of any shops or stores. Remember: we have young kids and families going by and into our building.

Fines & Penalties

IF you are caught Smoking or Vaping INSIDE the school:

  • First Time: $125 Fine
  • Second Time: $250 Fine
  • Third Time: $375 Fine + Potential Removal from School

IF you are caught Smoking or Vaping OUTSIDE the school on School Property:

  • First Time: $50 Fine
  • Second Time: $100 Fine
  • Third Time: $150 Fine + Suspension from School

PLEASE NOTE: A suspension or removal from school could occur at any stage if the circumstances are serious enough.