Policies

Student dress is expected to be neat and clean so that each student contributes to a positive, respectful, healthy and safe environment.

An increasing number of public schools have adopted a dress code. Dress codes generate several benefits, which should not be overlooked:  

• Fostering a strong sense of belonging and school spirit  

• Setting a higher standard for neatness and self-discipline  

• Encouraging and focusing on the development of inner self in areas such as personality, behavior, academic achievement, communication, and other interpersonal skills 

• Reduction of visible socio-economic disparity amongst students 

• Identification of trespassers on school grounds. 

TOP: 

• SOLID WHITE or SOLID BLACK top: can include t-shirts, polos, crewnecks, hoodies, cardigans, vests, sweaters, zip ups 

• LSA issued clothing: LSA and Panthers branded t-shirts, polos, crewnecks, hoodies (including that which is provided by concentration programs) 

*Blue or grey Phys. Ed. t-shirts are only to be worn during Phys. Ed. classes. 

BOTTOM: 

• SOLID BLACK: pants, track pants, black jeans, Capri pants, Bermuda shorts, skirts, jogging pants, cargo pants, cargo shorts, opaque ankle length leggings/yoga pants 

Students and parents can purchase school-issued clothing twice per year (June and September) from our approved supplier via their website. 

THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED: 

• Hats and caps worn indoors 

• Low-cut and bare-back tops 

• Bare midriff 

• Sleeveless tops/Spaghetti-strap camisoles 

• Short shorts 

• Cycling shorts 

• Short mini skirts 

• Visible undergarments 

• Torn or ripped clothing 

• Logos that are larger than 2 inches by 2 inches in area 

• Any writing or images with vulgar, racial, or political slurs 

• Scarves, hoods and head covering (unless for religious reasons) 

• Oversized or undersized clothing 

• Faded black jeans 

• Blue jeans 

• Pajama pants 

• Unitards 

• Outerwear is not permitted in class 

• Backpacks, purses, side-slings, and other bags are not permitted in class  

Students who fail to comply with these guidelines will be referred to the administration for appropriate disciplinary action.

The LSA Physical Education t-shirt is only to be worn in the gymnasiums   

• Students are expected to change for all Physical Education classes (including all sports Concentration programs) and to wear appropriate footwear. 
• Exemption from Physical Education: All students are required to participate in Physical Education classes unless excused for medical reasons. Each exemption must be supported by a handwritten letter from their parent/guardian addressed to their Phys. Ed. teacher. 
• For Physical Education classes, students must wear the LSA blue Phys. Ed. T-shirt and black shorts or sweatpants. The LSA hoodie may be worn as well, when cold. 
•  Students are not permitted to wear boots. 
•  Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted in the gyms. 
•  Sports Concentration students should wear their practice uniform. 
•  Bags and outerwear are not permitted in the gyms. 
• Students in Sec. 5 may still wear the LSA grey t-shirt from previous years or the LSA blue t-shirt that can be purchased at school or through the school supplier. 

Refer to the document below prior to the start of exams. It contains important information regarding exam procedures and it is vital that students and parents/guardians become familiar with these instructions.

Exam procedures document

• Pushing, shoving, rough play, running or shouting is not permitted.
• Excessive displays of affection are not tolerated.
• Students are required to have a hall pass whenever given the permission to leave class during class time.
• Students have “passing time” to gather their materials and take care of personal needs (toilet, drinking water, etc.). Students do not have permission to go to their locker during class time unless authorized by their teacher.
• Students are not permitted to eat or loiter in the stairwell.
• Hazardous and harmful or disruptive materials are not allowed on school property.
• Students will not loiter on the private property of our neighbours in the community. This includes the surrounding apartment buildings and businesses.
• Students share a responsibility for maintaining a clean school environment inside and outside and are asked to use the litter receptacles for their garbage.
• Food is not permitted on the synthetic field.
• Vandalism, graffiti, and the destruction or careless use of school property is not permitted.
• Students and parents will be expected to pay the costs of any wilful damage.
• Food delivery is prohibited on school grounds.

Laval Senior Academy’s student who do not adhere to these behavioural expectations must accept responsibility for their actions. Any of the following sanctions will be applied:

• Teacher detention
• Teacher communication to parents
• Administrative communication to parents
• Administrative detention
• Meeting with an administrator
• Administrative warning
• Suspension from extracurricular activities
• Loss of bus transportation
• After school or pedagogical day detention
• Community service
• Referral to the Student Support Centre
• Meeting with parents
• Suspension
• Request to SWLSB for expulsion

• Detentions may be assigned by a teacher and take precedence over all other personal circumstances of students.
• Moreover, additional detentions and community service may be assigned if deemed appropriate by the administrator.
• A student who disagrees with a detention cannot unilaterally decide not to attend.
• Missing a detention is a serious offence. Arriving late for a detention will result in having to make up the time. It is the responsibility of the student to notify teachers when there is a conflict.
• A student who misses a lunch detention given by a teacher will be referred to administration.
• Participation in recess, lunch and after-school extracurricular activities cannot take priority over disciplinary measures.

In the event of: 

• Profanity directed at a staff member 

• Violence 

• Fighting 

• Vandalism and graffiti  

• Smoking/vaping on school property 

• Possession of a vape on school property 

• Drinking alcohol on school property 

• Gambling 

• Skipping class 

• Violation of certain clauses in the electronics policy 

• Bullying/ intimidation/ harassment  

• Consumption and/or possession of alcohol and/or drugs 

• Failure to comply with any consequences given by an administrator 

• Any behavior that violates the civil code of Quebec or criminal code of Canada 

In certain cases, parents may be required to meet with the administration prior to their son/daughter’s return to school. 

Definition: the deliberate, intentional and unauthorized use and imitation of a piece of writing, text, or other work created by someone else other than yourself. This includes information from the internet and all other sources of information, electronic or hard copy.

All Laval Senior Academy students have been instructed on the seriousness of this offence and what constitutes “Plagiarism.”

We place the same importance on plagiarism as our CEGEPs, trade schools, and universities; therefore, students who plagiarise will face the following consequences:

• Review of the work in question in consultation with the teacher
• Notification of parents/guardians and administration
• Designation of an automatic zero (0%) on the work submitted.

Consequence :

Any form of cheating on quizzes, tests, and exams will result in a zero.

Subject Matter Promotion as per the MEQ: A student who has successfully met the learning and evaluation requirements in a given subject is granted the credit for that subject and is promoted to the next level of said subject.  A student will be required to repeat only the subjects in which the requirements were not met (grade below 60).

Every class is important and students are expected to take responsibility for their learning and always perform to the best of their ability.

Homework is an essential part of the learning process and students are required to:

• Prepare for classroom discussions by reading and researching at home.
• Review and practise skills introduced during class time.
• Review material and prepare for tests.

Textbooks are lent to students and should be covered. Damaged or lost textbooks must be paid for by the student.

• If textbooks are lent to students and not returned in good order at the end of the school year, the repair cost or replacement cost will be charged to students.
• All students will be held financially responsible for any materials that they borrow from Laval Senior Academy. This includes but is not limited to library books, textbooks, musical instruments, art supplies, etc.

Any missed evaluation due to an unjustified absence will not be rescheduled. Oversleeping, traffic, missing the bus, and non-medical appointments, are not justifiable reasons for absences. 

It is the student’s responsibility to inform their teacher in advance if they have a medical appointment or school field trip that conflicts with a scheduled evaluation. If the teacher agrees to accommodate the student, the student must honour the date and time set.  

An absence from a MEQ compulsory exam is only acceptable if the absence involves certain specific conditions. If a student is absent from an exam, the school board must submit evidence to the Director of Sanction des Études which evaluates the reason for the absence. The following reasons are accepted only with documented proof: 

• Serious illness or accident confirmed by a medical report or certificate 

• Death of a close relative 

• Court summons 

• Participation in an important event, for which the coordinator for the certification of studies in general education in the youth sector of the Direction de la sanction des études, has given its approval beforehand. 

The Student Services Department is composed of a team of professionals, which includes guidance counsellors, social worker upon referral, nurse, drug counsellor and others as needed and upon request and availability.

These professionals are ready, willing and able to assist students and their families with a wide variety of concerns. Students and their families are encouraged to consult this team regarding:

• Education planning
• Health issues and concerns
• Interpersonal conflict
• Addiction
• Mental Health
• At-Risk Sexual Behaviours (STI and early pregnancy)
• External support services

The purpose of summer school is to enable students who have failed a subject during the regular school year to receive instruction that will conclude with a final examination. If they are successful in the final examination, they will be promoted to the next level in that course, but the results might not be used for placement in selected courses.

Summer school should be used as a second chance for those who feel they can succeed and are prepared to make a sincere effort. Students should not have a mark below 50% to be eligible for summer school. If the mark is lower than 50%, then a school administrator must authorize it. Students who have passed a course and who wish to improve their standing may also enroll in summer school.

Summer school results will not be used for placement in enriched courses.

The lockers and locks are the property of the school. The principal has the right to open a student’s locker and carry out a search should the latter have reasonable suspicion that the Code of conduct has been infringed by the student. 

Students must use their assigned locker only. 

Bullying runs contrary to the values of the LSA community. Everyone at Laval Senior Academy has a right to attend school without being demeaned or abused. Parents, students and staff will do their utmost to ensure that the dignity of all individuals is maintained. We also understand that an effective deterrent to bullying is education aimed at the bully, the bullied and the bystander. The bully must accept responsibility for his/her actions with the full understanding that such contempt for the dignity of others carries swift consequences.

LSA ABAV Plan 2025-2026

Bullying” is defined as any repeated direct or indirect behaviour, comment, act or gesture, whether deliberate or not, including in cyberspace, which occurs in a context where there is a power imbalance between the persons concerned and which causes distress, intimidates or ostracizes.

The following actions constitute bullying if they meet the above-mentioned criteria:

Direct (Physical):

• Hitting, kicking, punching
• Pushing, shoving, spitting
• Forcing others to hand over money or possessions
• Forcing someone to do something they don’t want to do

Direct (Verbal):

• Name-calling
• Teasing, insults, putdowns
• Threats of any kind
• Making fun of someone because of their appearance, physical characteristics or cultural background
• Making fun of someone’s actions
• Hurting others based on gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background

Indirect (Social and Psychological):

• Excluding others from an activity or a group
• Spreading hurtful/inappropriate stories about others
• Making inappropriate gestures
• Taking, hiding or damaging something which belongs to someone else
• Sending offensive emails or text messages
• Inappropriately using websites, chat sites or camera phones

Bullying also can happen online or electronically. Cyber-bullying is when children or teens bully each other using the internet, mobile phones or other cyber technology.

This can include:

• Threats, insults, rumours
• Identity theft
• Harassment, discrimination, denigration, defamation
• Filtering or online blocking
• Inappropriate messages (mean, violent, sexual)
• Posting fights/incidents, or pictures about others on any social media platform.

The misuse of technology to threaten, ridicule, spread rumours or defame character will not be tolerated and represents a violation of school safety protocols and as such may warrant suspension, police involvement or expulsion.

The lists above are not exhaustive. They are intended to provide examples of the various types of bullying.

Cyberspace reference means over and above school premises and hours.

At LSA, we believe that all community members need to treat each other with respect. The Anti-Bullying and Anti-Violence plan is in place and reviewed yearly. It is an official document which can be accessed here on our school website.

The school will take the necessary measures to ensure confidentiality for all parties.

An incident of bullying and/or violence can be reported verbally (in person or by phone) or in writing (by email or by letter addressed to school administration). Students who wish to write a note to report an incident are encouraged to include their name for follow-up.

Staff members who receive a report must document the information and submit the information to administration for follow-up.

When parents have been told about a bullying situation or an act of violence, they are expected to communicate with the school principal, an alternate administrator or the classroom teacher. The report will be documented. Following the investigation, the parent should be contacted and advised that the situation has been investigated and appropriate action has been taken. Details are not divulged so as to maintain confidentiality.