September 7th, 2023

Important Information for Parents and Caregivers

On behalf of the staff of Forest Heights, we welcome everyone to the 2023-2024 school year.  We are anticipating an exciting school year for everyone.  Please take time to review the Forest Heights C.I. Student Code of Conduct post.

As part of the school year start-up, parents and caregivers are asked to review information to help you navigate the upcoming school year. Some of the information requires a response and other information is posted for your review. All the information can be found on the School Year Information section of the WRDSB website.

The “Action Required Information” that requires parent acknowledgement includes:

  • Emergency Contact Forms
      • A copy of this form has been provided to your child. This form verifies your child’s information, as well as your contact and emergency contact preferences. Please review the information and return to the school by Friday September 8, 2023
  • Do Not Ride – Student Transportation
      • The Do Not Ride Form must be completed annually by parents of children who qualify for busing but will not ride a bus because the parent has made alternative arrangements. If not already completed, and qualified transportation is not required, please complete the online form and submit to Student Transportation.
  • Release of Student Information (Media Release Consent Form)
      • A copy of this form is distributed yearly to each student and covers the use of student information for a variety of situations, including student photographs and recordings. In addition to this form, there are a variety of general purpose situations where schools and the board will use your child’s personal information that DO NOT require this additional consent form. An explanation of these routine uses and disclosures are outlined. This form is available on School-Day for parent acknowledgement; paper copies will not be sent home.
  • Responsible Use Policy
  • Digital Citizenship refers to online behaviour. A good digital citizen is someone who behaves appropriately and responsibly while using digital tools. The WRDSB has developed a Responsible Use Policy (RUP) Form which is also available on School-Day for parent acknowledgement. The RUP aligns with our school community standards of behaviour, and sets expectations for staff, students, and parents/guardians. This form is also available on School-Day for parent acknowledgement; paper copies will not be sent home.
  • Concussion Code of Conduct
  • The Concussion Code of Conduct for Inter-School Sports complies with the requirements of Policy-Program Memorandum 158, released September 25, 2019. The Waterloo Region District School Board has also developed a Concussion Management Procedure to support our students and coaches in dealing with concussions. This form is available on School-Day for parent acknowledgement; paper copies will not be sent home.
  • Medical Information
    • If your child has a recently diagnosed medical condition (e.g., anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy/ seizures or requires prescribed medication during the school day), please contact the school office as a Plan of Care may need to be developed. If additional information/action is required, appropriate forms, including administration of medication forms will be sent home for families to complete.  
    • If your student has a previously diagnosed medical condition, a paper copy of the Plan of Care will be sent home for review and parent signature.

 

Summary of the Forms Parents and Caregivers Need to Complete

 

  Form to Be Completed How Do I Complete the Form?

Emergency Contact Form

All Students

 Given to students in Period 1 classes

Do Not Ride Form

Only students who qualify for bussing who will not ride the bus. 

 Transportation Online Form

Release of Student Information 

(Media Release Consent Form)

All Students

 SCHOOL DAY

Responsible Use Policy

(Digital Citizenship)

All Students

 SCHOOL DAY

Concussion Code of Conduct

All Students

 SCHOOL DAY

Medical Information

Only students recently diagnosed with a medical condition.

 Please contact the main office at 519-744-6567 to determine if a Plan of Care is required for your student.

 

If you have any questions about the “Action Required” Information for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact the school office at 519-744-6567 or fhc@wrdsb.ca.

 

Thank you for your ongoing support.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

T. Rowe

Principal

Forest Heights C.I.