General

1. Accessible Customer Service for those with Disabilities – We are committed to practicing Christian hospitality in the form of exceptional customer service to anyone who visits our school or who attends our events, including anyone with disabilities. For further information on our policies, see our website. 2. Allergy Aware – HDCH is an allergy aware organization. See our Anaphylaxis Policy for more information. 3. Smoke-Free Environment – HDCH, including its facilities and its property, is a smoke-free environment.

4. School Spaces

a. While some technology is available for student use throughout the school, we encourage students to bring their own devices (such as a laptop or Chromebook) to help limit shared resources and multiple touchpoints. The Maker Space has a laser cutter, 3D printer, and other tools for manufacturing and creating. Covid-19 cleaning protocols are followed between uses. b. The Library is a space where students can work and where staff provide support for research. Students who must arrive at school before 8:30 am may go to the Library if they would like to be indoors. c. The Cafeteria has a wide variety of snack and lunch items are available for purchase at a reasonable cost during lunch hour. d. Parking Lot - We ask that cars be parked in the designated areas of the parking lot, so as to respect spaces provided for handicapped persons and for visitors. We ask that parents leave the driveway in front of the school open for buses before and after school. Drivers are responsible for their vehicles at all times. 5. Visitors – While Covid-19 protocols are in place, visitors are not allowed at the school except as necessary and by special arrangement. Normally, we welcome visitors to our school. We ask that all visitors check in at the office, and that if a student wishes to bring a friend to school, they request permission from the school office and from their classroom teachers in advance. For student council events, outside guests must receive written permission a week in advance, and sign a commitment to a code of behaviour. 6. Chapel -- HDCH students and staff join together in chapel each Wednesday to worship and learn about who Jesus is and how to live our lives for him. Students are encouraged to participate in chapel through music and speaking. 7. Lockers – Provided that Covid-19 regulations allow it, each student will be assigned a locker and a lock for personal use. Students may decorate the inside of their locker in a manner consistent with our goals for Christian expression. Students are responsible for locking their lockers and for clearing them out at the end of the school year. 8. Text Books – Textbooks are distributed at the beginning of each semester and are to be returned at the end of classes or during exams. Students are responsible for all books loaned to them and will be charged for missing, late, or damaged texts. 9. Computer Use Policy – At HDCH, we believe that computer technology, as part of God’s created world, is to be used with discretion and respect. Use of the school’s IT resources and network access is a privilege and may be curtailed in response to any inappropriate activity. The school’s normal restorative process will apply. 10. Electronic Communication Devices Policy – HDCH affirms that electronic communication, like all communication, is a gift from

God and needs to be used to further His Kingdom. While appreciating the usefulness of these devices, our community also recognizes that they can become a distraction. Therefore use of these devices will not be permitted when they are not required for student learning, including but not limited to classrooms and assemblies. Prior approval from the teacher is a must for any electronic device to be used in class. Teachers have the discretion to confiscate devices that are distractions to learning.

Recording of individuals without their knowledge is illegal; the use of digital recording devices or cameras in washrooms or change rooms is strictly prohibited. The use of any device in such a way will result in the immediate confiscation of the device. The use of devices for cheating, plagiarism, intimidation and other inappropriate behaviour is not allowed and appropriate rules and consequences apply. 11. Music – Hamilton District Christian High School recognizes that some pieces of music are unsuitable for presentation or performance at HDCH. Grounds on which music would be deemed unsuitable include, but are not limited to, blasphemous, obscene, or suggestive lyrics. 12. Recycle Program – Our Facilities staff work hard to be environmentally responsible. Please use labeled recycling and compost containers in order to minimize waste. 13. HDCH Wardrobe Expectations – The Hamilton District Christian High School dress code has been constructed in order to help the school meet its mission. A student dress code gives the student an immediate sense of belonging while enhancing the image of the