Student Services

Administration - The principal and assistant principal deal with the school organization, timetabling, registration, school activities, finances, school facilities, discipline and liaison with the School Council, School Board office, and Alberta Learning.  Students and parents are always welcome to seek assistance from the school administration.

Counselling Services - All staff members are prepared to provide advice and assistance to students.  Students should not hesitate to seek help when it is required.  Our  administrators and grade co-ordinators are available to provide assistance if there are difficulties with program studies, or classmates. Parents are encouraged to contact the school for information and assistance.

Custodial Staff - Our custodial staff does an excellent job of keeping our school clean and safe.  To help them in their work, we ask our students to avoid littering, keep their desks and lockers tidy and remove or clean dirty footwear before entering the school.  In addition, we believe that all staff and students should assist in keeping our school grounds clean and free of dangerous materials.  Join the Terra Firma Club in keeping our environment clean!

Educational Services - A group of educational specialists including remedial reading specialists, school psychologists, speech and hearing specialists, are available to serve the school when required.  Parents/guardians, teachers or the school administration may initiate the assistance of these specialists.  If school initiated, parental/guardian consent will be obtained first.

Grade Coordinators - Our Grade Coordinators are responsible for promoting the success of students in a particular grade.  They will plan presentations intended to develop positive attitudes, and will problem-solve when students are experiencing difficulty.  Parent-teacher case conferences will be an important strategy.  When students or parents have concerns regarding student success, the first step is to contact the teachers(s) concerned.  Teachers and Grade Co-ordinators will then work together to address the situation. The Grade Coordinators are: Mrs. Hebner - Grade 8, Mr. Gorgichuk - Grade 9 and Mr. Young - Grade 7.

Library Media Centre Services - Our library media centre is a source of pride for all of us.  The resources and services of our library media center are an important part of the school's curriculum. All students are encouraged to use the library media centre. The library is intended as a place for individual and group research as well as individual study.  Study areas are provided.  Students may use the library during the school day subject to the library timetable.  Proper library conduct is expected.  Students must be reading, studying or doing homework.  The library is used for quiet reading and studying during the lunch hour.  Student identification cards will be used as library "sign out" cards.  Students will pay for replacement costs of lost or damaged library books and other books.

Circulation Policy

·         student ID Card is required for all textbook and library item sign-outs

·         loan period for library items is 2 weeks

·         loan limit is up to 8 items including textbooks

Computer Use

·         computers are for class research only

·         students must have signed permission from classroom teacher for individual research

·         absolutely no recreational 'surfing'

Secretarial Staff - Students go to the school secretarial staff if they want to:

·         present notes for lates or absences

·         sign out when leaving the school for appointments

·         sign in when arriving after classes have begun

·         indicate a change in address or telephone number

·         pay fees or purchase bus passes at the beginning of each month

·         replace their lost I.D. Card.  There is a $5.00 charge for replacement

Teaching Staff - All teachers willingly provide assistance to our students.  Students should not hesitate to seek help from teachers when it is required.  Parent/guardians are encouraged to contact teachers if they have any questions or concerns about their child's progress.