August/September, 2017
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students:
With the summer drawing to a close, it is time again as a school community to look ahead to the academic year that is now upon us. As Principal, it gives me great satisfaction to welcome newcomers and returning students alike to Eastdale Collegiate Institute for the 2017-2018 school year.
We are pleased that you have chosen Eastdale where students ‘Learn For Life’ so they can be successful in transitioning to life after high school. We believe that all students can learn and we do our best to support all students to be successful. To be successful we expect all students to attend every class, every day, and be on time!
Opening Day for all students is Tuesday, September 5, 2017. The day will begin at 8:50 a.m. Please make every effort to be on time. Latecomers can expect significant delays around the retrieval of 2017-2018 timetables. Start the year on a positive note. Don’t be late!
School will begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Please note the following:
- Tuesday, September 5, 2017 will be a half day with classes ending at 11:25 a.m.
- For students who take TDSB buses, there will be no regular TDSB bus transportation to school. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the school. Regular bus schedules will begin on September 6th.
- Students can pick up their timetable from the cafetorium starting at 8:50 a.m.
- There is a $20 Student Activity Fee (cash, no cheques please) which we asked be paid at timetable pick-up.
Students will be sent home with important school documents that must be signed and returned for our school records. However there a hardcopy of the school calendar is for parents to keep so you can be up to date with the various early dismissal days/ holidays, etc. This school calendar will also be accessible on the school’s website (right hand side of the website).
Eastdale Student Fee
All students are required to bring $20.00 on September 5th to cover the cost of the Eastdale Student Fee (cash only). The Eastdale Student Fee is collected from each student at registration and subsidizes the cost of athletics, clubs, co-curricular activities, and events. All students are encouraged to take full advantage of the many co-curricular opportunities available to them at Eastdale.
Student Photo Identification Cards
Please note that all Eastdale students are required to have a Student Card and to carry it with them during school hours for identification purposes. The card is also essential for signing out materials from the school library and providing proof on the TTC that they are a registered student. Student Cards are produced using photographs taken on Photo Day. This year School Photo Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 21st . Student Cards will be made available shortly after that date.
Lockers and Locks
Lockers will be assigned to students via their Period 1 Home Form class during the first week of school. Students must use combination locks to secure their lockers. Students in need of a lock may purchase one from the Main Office. The cost is $4.00 (cash only).
Student Code of Conduct
Student Code of Conduct
It is important that school life be a positive experience for all students. In order for Eastdale to be a safe, nurturing and productive learning environment, it is essential that all members of the school community conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the educational needs and priorities of Eastdale:
“Respect Yourself”
“Respect Others”
“Take Responsibility”
Please review with your son/daughter the Student Code of Conduct that can be found in the online 'Student Agenda' located on the school's AW site. Your son/daughter will need to login using their TDSB email & password. This information will also be reviewed in all classrooms at the beginning of the school year.
Wednesday, September 6th
Classes begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Students with timetable-related questions or concerns are advised to contact Mr. Perry, Guidance Counsellor or Ms. Burden, Vice-Principal for support.
Eastdale is a school of opportunities. We hope that you will make the best of those opportunities while you are here. We look forward to working with you to make 2017- 2018 a great year.
Enjoy the remainder of your summer vacation. Thank you for your cooperation and your support. Students, we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 5th.
Sincerely,
B. Hill, Principal
