Bicycles
Bicycle racks are provided at the front of the school. All bicycles must be locked. We cannot assume financial responsibility for damaged or stolen bicycles, but we will make every effort to assist students in recovering any loss.
Cafeteria Service (Pacer Bistro)
Cafeteria services are available for students and staff at Delta Secondary. Food preparation services are provided by Culinary Arts students, as well as students enrolled in the Career Preparation Program. The variety of items available on a daily basis in the Student Cafeteria includes salads, hot and cold sandwiches, hot and cold entrees, desserts, and beverages. The cafeteria operates a non-profit teaching kitchen and, therefore, food costs are kept to a very reasonable level. Please take pride in your school. Keep it clean!
Course Planning Guide
The Course Planning Guide is available online on the school website. The purpose of this guide is to provide students and parents with the information necessary to make thoughtful course selections, thereby preparing students for graduation and for post-secondary opportunities. This guide is available online in February of each year.
Extracurricular Programs
Delta Secondary continues to challenge students academically and encourage the social, cultural and physical development of each individual. Participation in both athletic and non-athletic activities fosters responsibility, respect for others, self-discipline, creativity and cooperation. Take some time to find out about activities such as sports, clubs, student government, etc. Students are required to be in good standing to take part in extracurricular activities and permission may be revoked should they loose that standing.
Grad Council
In the fall of each year the members of the grade 12 class choose a committee to coordinate the grad activities for the year, which may include grad events and other fundraisers, as well as the Grad Dinner and Dance.
Inclusive Learning Programs
Students are assigned to these programs on an as needed basis by a District Screening Committee and include such areas as LST (LA, LD), ELL, GQ, SLP, and LS.
Indigenous Program
Students of indigenous ancestry may be eligible to participate in cultural awareness programs and receive additional academic support. Please contact Ms. P Hansen (phansen@deltaschools.ca) our school Indigenous Support Advocate, for more information.
Learning Commons/Library
The Learning Commons/Library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. The library website is:
http://www.dsslibrary.com. The library has thousands of print and online resources for your research. Check it out! To search for a book:
http://destiny.deltasd.bc.ca/common/welcome.jsp?site=202
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
The centre assists students to strengthen and develop skills in reading, studying, learning strategies, time management and organization. Curriculum support for core subject areas is also available to full time and drop-in students.
Lockers
Lockers and locks are assigned by the school at the beginning of the school year. Lockers and locks are on loan to students and must be kept in good order. Students are responsible for the locker and lock assigned to them and as such, are responsible to pay for any damage. The annual locker and lock rental fee is included in the $30.00 Basic Student Fee. Combinations must be recorded at the beginning of the school year by the homeroom teacher. The combination will be uploaded to student profiles in Student Connect in October. Students are responsible for the contents of their lockers and therefore, for security reasons, students should not share a locker or a combination lock with anyone. Students are advised NOT to leave valuables in their lockers at any time. The school reserves the right to remove locks and enter lockers when necessary.
P.E LOCKERS – Clothing and personal items should be locked in a gym locker during P.E. class. Do not leave valuables in the gym changing rooms. Students are required to have a second lock for PE class. Locks for the gym lockers are available for sale in the office for $7.00. Students are expected to have a separate change of clothing for PE classes and appropriate footwear.
Lost And Found
All “found” articles should be turned in to the office. Students are to check at the office for any “lost” articles.
Pacer Pride Program
Students may earn PACER PRIDE CARDS from any staff member by showing pride in themselves, their school or their community. Cards are deposited in the office for a prize draw each Friday.
Student Assistance
Teachers are often available outside of class time to help students. As well, the counselors maintain a list of tutors that can be paid for by students or parents. Information can be obtained from your counselor.
Student Fees
Educational resource materials necessary for participation in the educational program which is required for graduation shall be provided free of charge.
STUDENT FEES MAY BE CHARGED FOR:
- Goods intended for the student to take home for personal use or as a gift;
- Goods such as writing tools, calculators, student planners, exercise books, or other supplies and equipment for a student’s personal use;
- Supplies and equipment which are parents’/students’ responsibility, but are offered through the school as an optional purchase; such items do not require Board approval;
- Activities such as field trips, special events, and extra-curricular activities, where the fees are limited to defraying actual costs of transportation, accommodationg, meals, admission and equipment rentals;
- Rental fees for musical instruments;
- Deposits for educational resource materials such as textbooks, reuseable workbooks and novels, with the deposit being refunded in whole or in part upon return of the materials.
PARENTS AND STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING:
- School supplies and equipment, for example, pens, exercise books, calculators, film, rulers, for the student’s personal use;
- Clothing, for example, gym strip, uniforms, for the student’s personal use;
- Safety equipment, for example, safety gloves and boots, for the student’s personal use;
- A musical instrument for the student’s personal use when enrolled in a course where students learn to play a musical instrument.
Accommodating Hardship
Where economic hardship is a barrier to participation, the school will work with parents and students to find alternate means to allow the student to participate. Questions regarding this process should be addressed to the Principal, counsellor or your child’s teacher.
Student Government
The student government organizes many activities and events that contribute to a fulfilling and rewarding student life in high school. Staff advisors direct and oversee the numerous activities that take place outside the classroom throughout the year.
Student Photographs
Individual student pictures will be taken during the first few weeks in September for the purpose of issuing I.D. cards, providing photos for the yearbook and providing parents with a choice of several photo packages for purchase. Grad photos are usually taken in December.
Volunteer Adopt-A-Street Program
DSS students and staff have adopted 51st Street and 45th Avenue. Volunteer groups of teachers and students go out at least once a week throughout the school year to clean up litter on these streets, the parking lots and school grounds.
Yearbook
The yearbook goes on sale in September and continues throughout the year. You are encouraged to purchase a yearbook as soon as the sale is announced and deadlines are strictly enforced. Once the deadline has passed students will be placed on a waitlist however this does not guarantee access to a yearbook. Yearbooks will be distributed in late June.