Frontenac Secondary School

Student Handbook

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School Goals and Philosophy

Mission Statement

Powerful possibilities created through striving for our best, building integrity of character and

strengthening our school family.

Striving for our best by:

• recognizing our individual and group potential

• setting personal and group goals

• reaching our individual potential in academic studies

• committing our best in extracurricular activities

Building integrity of character by:

• promoting honesty and responsible citizenship

• showing respect for self and every member of the FSS family

• helping each individual to develop his/her leadership potential

• accepting responsibility for and promoting global citizenship

Strengthening our school family by:

• promoting school spirit

• supporting and caring for each and every member

• creating a safe environment for all

• working together to achieve our goals

Code of Conduct

This code of conduct sets out the standards of behaviour which are expected of all members of

the school community in order to create a positive climate in the school. Respect, responsibility,

civility and academic excellence are promoted so that all members of the school community will

feel safe, comfortable and accepted. The purpose of this code of conduct is:

• to ensure that all members of the school community, especially people in positions of

authority, are treated with respect and dignity;

• to promote responsible citizenship by encouraging appropriate participation in the civic

life of the school community;

• to maintain an environment where conflict and difference can be addressed in a manner

characterized by respect and civility;

• to encourage the use of non-violent means to resolve conflict;

• to promote the safety of people in school; and

• to discourage the use of alcohol and drugs.