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Table of Contents OUR MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

WELCOME TO KINGSWAY COLLEGE SCHOOL (KCS)

OUR COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS

SENIOR SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

COMMUNICATIONS

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

KCS PARENT NETWORK

THE SCHOOL YEAR AND TIMETABLE

Timetable

Week A

Week B

SAFETY IN OUR PLACE-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM

WELL-BEING

STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN LEARNING

EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT AT KCS

ATHLETIC SELECTION

THE KCS HOUSE SYSTEM

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement

Contribution

Best Effort

Homework

Problem-Solving and Advocacy

Attendance

Behaviour & Progressive Discipline

School Uniform Expectations

KCS Senior School Uniform

SUPPORT, COUNSELING, AND ADVISORY

Well-Being Support

Advisory

Course and Post-Secondary Planning Support

Technology and Other Resources

ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY POLICY

Learning Partners and Resources

English Language Learner (ELL) Support

HEALTH CARE

STUDENT BILLING

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

VISITORS

KINGSWAY COLLEGE SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

Restrictions on Cannabis

HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE

EQUITY, INCLUSION, and PLURALISM

MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Security and Entry

TTC Use and Presto Cards

Lost and Found

Lockers

Bike Storage

Contact

Drop-off and pick-up

School Bus

School Closures

Allergy-Aware School

VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING (VSS)

OUR MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

WELCOME TO KINGSWAY COLLEGE SCHOOL (KCS) Welcome to Kingsway College School—a JK-Grade 12 co-educational independent school with a contemporary liberal arts education where students are known for their readiness to embrace life’s challenges and opportunities in an ever-changing world. Whether your family is joining KCS for the first time or you’ve been part of our community for years, this handbook is designed to help you start the school year with clarity and confidence. Please review it carefully, because we prioritize working in partnership to ensure your child’s experience is excellent, and this requires clear communication and expectations in areas that connect school and home, such as our shared expectations, positive behaviour, routines, and the support that helps students thrive academically and personally.

At KCS, learning is rooted in relationships. When families and educators work in partnership, students feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to take on challenges, build independence, grow into the leaders we know they can be, and live up to their potential. Our Three School Rules guide daily life across both campuses and every grade level : 1. Respect 2. Manners 3. Try Your Best Thank you for being an essential part of our community. We look forward to the year ahead and to expanding what’s possible together.

OUR COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS Grounded in world-class research and developed alongside global thought leaders, the KCS Senior School delivers the definitive secondary experience that answers the call to be prepared for the demands of the future. We bridge core academics with real-world application - amplifying student voice, driving personal passion, and connecting learning directly to a changing world. Through our signature KCS Path Program and network of Learning Partners, our students collaborate directly with impactful leaders across every sector. They build authentic networks, cultivate deep intrinsic motivation, and lead with integrity, insight, and ingenuity to navigate an evolving landscape. Our graduates stand out. Curious, purposeful, and equipped with a proven track record of leadership, KCS students enter post-secondary life prepared to achieve, act with purpose, and shape the future. Our graduates are attending top universities and exceptional programs that are challenging them to be driven life-long learners, ethical and responsible leaders, and to make an impact. This is the KCS Senior School where students lead, passions drive, and impact begins.

SENIOR SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE KCS is committed to effective communication with all of our families. We appreciate hearing from you and value your input and feedback. In order to make your communication with us as smooth as possible, please refer to THIS FAQ, and the following list of people and their roles in the organization. Head of School Garth Nichols gnichols@kcs.on.ca The Head of School is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the school. He is the person to contact if you have questions that deal with the overall operation of the school or a very serious student, faculty, staff, or family situation. Deputy Head and Assistant Head of School, Academics Matina Mosun mmosun@kcs.on.ca The Deputy Head and Assistant Head of School, Academics is responsible for curriculum quality and academic support, guiding faculty in the strategic direction across both campuses from JK to Grade 12. She is the person to contact if you have questions or serious concerns about your child's learning, overall academic progress, or educational transitions. Assistant Head of School, Student Life Tamara Drummond tdrummond@kcs.on.ca The Assistant Head of Student Life is responsible for student mental health issues, personal counselling, and well-being support for the whole school. She is the person to contact if you have questions about how the school supports students and families who are dealing with personal issues or challenges. Principal, Senior School, Academics Laura Sardone lsardone@kcs.on.ca The Principal of Senior School Academics is responsible for overseeing the academic offering of the Senior School. She can be contacted with any general questions related to our academic program. Principal, Senior School, Student Life Janelle Watson jwatson@kcs.on.ca The Principal of Senior School Student Life oversees multiple aspects of the student experience, including extracurriculars, Outdoor Education, school spirit, student discipline, and more. She is the person to contact if you have questions related to the non-academic offerings at the Senior School. Director of Admissions Lisa Holmes lholmes@kcs.on.ca The Director of Admissions leads the admissions team. She meets with prospective families, provides tours of the school, and assesses student applicants. She is the person to contact if you have any questions about the admissions process.

Director of Guidance Jen Lillie jlillie@kcs.on.ca The Director of Guidance is responsible for supporting our Grade 9 to 12 students in their well-being, academic planning, and post-secondary applications. She also supports the Advisory Program and Student Support. She is the person to contact if you have questions about these programs. Director of Finance Nigel Newton nnewton@kcs.on.ca The Director of Finance is responsible for ensuring that all business aspects of the school are addressed. He is the person to call if you have questions regarding tuition or financial considerations. Director of Advancement Hallie McClelland hmcclelland@kcs.on.ca The Director of Advancement is responsible for overseeing all fundraising and community engagement activities at the school. In addition, she acts as the liaison for the Parent Network Co-Chairs and Executive Members, as well as for KCS Alumni and their families. She is the person to contact if you have questions regarding the school’s fundraising and community engagement efforts, and to make a donation. Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications Polly Dang pdang@kcs.on.ca The Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications is responsible for developing and implementing marketing and communications plans to grow awareness of the school’s identity, to implement and maintain brand and drive awareness and to drive admissions. She also oversees school communications for current families, such as Stay Connected. Please SEE HERE for how to be sure to stay on top of all of our communications. Director of Athletics, Senior School Justin Massa jmassa@kcs.on.ca The Director of Athletics, Senior School plays a lead role in the Physical and Health Education program for Grades 9 12 and is responsible for the extra-curricular athletic offerings at the Senior School. He is the person to contact if you have questions concerning these two aspects of our school. Director of Academic Technology Stacy Marcynuk smarcynuk@kcs.on.ca The Director of Academic Technology is responsible for overseeing the student information system (PowerSchool) and the learning management system (Schoology), as well as developing ways in which the school can best utilize technology as an integrated tool for teaching and learning. She is the person to contact if you have questions about the use of technology in the classroom at KCS, PowerSchool, or Schoology. Senior School Faculty Advisors Faculty advisors are assigned to a small group of Senior School students, supporting their general growth and success from Grades 9 to 12 as well as providing oversight of each student’s Path Program. Contact your child’s faculty advisor if you have general questions or information to share related to your child.

Subject Teachers Subject teachers are responsible for student learning in specific subject areas. Contact your child’s subject teacher if you have questions regarding a specific subject. Senior Campus Office Administrator & Office Manager and Registrar Yvonne Pothaar: ypothaar@kcs.on.ca; Nichola Taiwo: ntaiwo@kcs.on.ca The Senior Campus Office Administrator & Office Manager and Registrar both support the operation of the Senior School in a variety of areas, including reception, attendance, school records, and business operations. They are the people to contact for general inquiries, and any attendance updates or questions can be directed to SeniorSchoolAttendance@kcs.on.ca. School Nurse Dorothy Chan dchan@kcs.on.ca The School Nurse is responsible for all student health concerns. She is the person to contact if you have updates about your child’s medical needs or questions about any health protocols. Admissions Officer Grade 7 - 12 Julia Cuthbertson jcuthbertson@kcs.on.ca The Admissions Officer Grade 7 - 12 supports enrollment at the Senior Campus. She is the person to contact if you have questions related to our Grade 7 to 12 admissions process. Accounts Receivable Officer Karin Hill khill@kcs.on.ca The Accounts Receivable Officer is responsible for student billing. She is the person to contact if you have questions regarding your account.

COMMUNICATIONS We strive to keep our families well informed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us in person, by phone, via email, or with a note. In addition to personal communications regarding questions, concerns, or compliments, the school has a dedicated website for parents: Parent Portal Website: All important information related to KCS can be found in this portal: school calendar, academics (Schoology), clubs and teams, uniforms, family directory, etc. Any questions about the Parent Portal can be directed to parentsupport@kcs.on.ca. Social Media: KCS has a presence on the following social media channels: ● Facebook www.facebook.com/KCSMatters ● Instagram www.instagram.com/KCSMatters ● X www.twitter.com/KCSMatters ● YouTube www.youtube.com/KCSMatters ● LinkedIN www.linkedin.com/school/kingsway-college-school/?viewAsMember=true Stay Connected and Other Updates: Stay Connected is our week at a glance, the KCS weekly e-newsletter with community news. Over the course of the school year, other KCS updates will appear on the Parent Portal and in your inbox. We also send a monthly e-newsletter, Month in Review, that highlights many student activities from the previous month. CLICK HERE for our one-page overview of our communication channels.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS KCS is a not-for-profit corporation that operates with a volunteer Board of Governors. The Head of School reports directly to the Board, which is, in turn, accountable to the membership of the corporation. The membership consists of current and alumni parents. The annual general meeting is held in November, and all parents or guardians are encouraged to attend.

The role of the KCS board is as follows: ● To ensure the continuing "health" of the school ● To establish major policies and objectives ● To set long-term direction and objectives ● To support and evaluate the Head of School ● To approve the yearly operating budget

KCS PARENT NETWORK Each KCS parent is a member of the Parent Network. Parents are encouraged to support the efforts of and become actively involved with the Parent Network. The executive committee of the Parent Network is charged with overseeing its activities, initiatives, and operations. The focus of the Parent Network is to support and advance the KCS culture while building community, both internally, among students, teachers, staff and KCS families, and externally, among prospective families and the community at large. The Parent Network operates not as an independent body, but as a group guided by the administration. The KCS Parent Network also ensures that each of its sub-committees works in a manner that aligns with this mandate and with the strategic direction of the school. The KCS Parent Network meets its goals by identifying and executing community-building events and activities; managing a volunteer development program that includes identification, recruiting, training, and succession of volunteer roles; and discretionary fundraising to support events and initiatives that advance its purpose. If you are interested in getting involved, please email our Senior School Parent Network Co-Chairs, Leslie-Anne Weeks and Jen Patel, at theparentnetworkkcs@gmail.com. Parent Network Executive The Senior School Parent Network consists of two Co-Chairs and a growing number of volunteers helping with Open Houses, special events, the Senior School library, and more. All parents at KCS are automatically members of the Parent Network. Invitations to meetings and Parent Network updates will be shared in the weekly Stay Connected e-newsletter and on the Parent Portal.

THE SCHOOL YEAR AND TIMETABLE Log in to the Parent Portal or visit the KCS website to access the full school calendar. First Day of School Curriculum Night Onondaga/Wanak ita Camp School Holidays Monday, October 12, 2026 Friday, November 13 Monday, November 16, 2026 Friday, December 18, 2026 Monday, January 4, 2027 Friday, February 12 Monday, February 15, 2027 Monday, March 15 Monday, March 29, 2027 Friday, April 16, 2027 Monday, May 24, 2027

Thanksgiving Midterm break

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Thursday, September 17, 2026 Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Friday, October 2, 2026 Classes end Friday, October 9, 2026* Thursday, November 12, 2026*

Christmas break

Please note new date/time Classes resume Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Thursday, December 17, 2026 Midterm break

Tuesday, January 5, 2027 Thursday, February 11, 2027*

March break Friday, March 12, 2027 April break Victoria Day Last day of School

Thursday, April 15, 2027 Friday, May 21, 2027* Thursday, June 17, 2027*

Tuesday, February 16, 2027 Tuesday, March 30, 2027 Monday, April 19, 2027 Tuesday, May 25, 2027

*indicates Early Dismissal Day Parents and students are advised to regularly check the online KCS Senior School calendar for additional important dates. Parents and students will also be notified through newsletters, assemblies, and other means.

Timetable The KCS Senior School will use a timetable that includes classes that run all year long (September through June) as well as classes that last for a semester (September through January; January through June). In Grade 9, Math and Physical and Health Education will run all year long. In Grade 10, Math is a full-year course. All other courses will be scheduled by semester. Most secondary school courses earn one full credit and have a minimum of 110 hours of dedicated class time. The exceptions to this are the Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship course and the Careers course, which each earn a ½ credit and have 55 hours of dedicated class time. ● Homework help is available at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and Thursday and Friday. ● First period will typically begin at 8:45 a.m., and last period will end at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday morning classes will begin at 9:15 a.m. for students. Lunch on Wednesdays is 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., followed by two slightly shorter classes. ● The timetable consists of a two-week cycle that allows for each class to have a mix of both standard 75-minute periods and extended periods. This is critical as it will allow for each course to extend learning out into the community in an authentic, regular, and ongoing manner. ● Two Advisor periods, Community Time, KCS By Design, Path, and Homework Help are also embedded in the weekly schedule to support learning, leadership, and community-building.

Week A Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8:00 8:40

Homework Help

PD - late start

Homework Help

8:45 10:0 0

10:0 511:2 0

11:2 512:0 0

Advisor

Homework Help

KCS by Design

Community Time

12:0 01:00

LUNCH

1:00 -2:1 5

2:20 3:35

9:15 - 10:10 D1 --------------------10:15 - 11:10 A --------------------ADVISOR/ PATH/PLF4M 11:15 - 12:30

LUNCH 12:30 - 1:30 A B 1:30 - 2:30 A C 2:35 - 3:35

Week B Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

8:00 8:40

Homework Help

PD - late start

Homework Help

8:45 10:0 0

10:0 511:2 0

11:2 512:0 0

Advisor

Homework Help

KCS by Design

Community Time

12:0 01:00

LUNCH

1:00 -2:1 5

2:20 3:35

9:15 - 10:10 C --------------------10:15 - 11:10 B --------------------ADVISOR/ PATH/PLF4M 11:15 - 12:30

LUNCH 12:30 - 1:30 D1 A 1:30 - 2:30 D2 D2 2:35 - 3:35

SAFETY IN OUR PLACE-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM Risk mitigation is the responsibility of everyone. Our Three School Rules of Respect, Manners and Try Your Best are applicable at all times; however, there are occasions that require specific skills and behaviours. The following guidelines will be shared with students and practiced as part of the Senior School experience. Rule #1 Situational Awareness Be aware of your surroundings. This is often called “situational awareness”. Know your surroundings and access all of your senses. Hearing is an important part of being aware; as such, students should not be using any audio devices while out on a learning excursion. Rule #2 Know the risks and know the plan. Before every excursion, the KCS teacher will review the risks involved with any offsite excursion, remind you of the safety plan, and have clear expectations for student behaviour. If you don’t know this information or have clarifying questions, ask before you leave the school. Rule #3 Rules are rules. If you wouldn’t do it in school, you likely shouldn’t do it during an excursion. These experiences are extensions of the school, and student behaviour is an extension of our school code of conduct. Rule #4 Trust your gut. If you feel unsafe, trust the feeling and access an adult. This is normally the classroom teacher but may be a TTC employee (identified by their uniform), bus driver, or other trusted adult. Transportation Safety Guidelines The expectations and rules that govern student behaviour while at school also apply to any excursions or modes of transportation. In particular, students need to follow the safety tips and rules below. TTC Bus and Streetcar Safety Tips ● Do not stick your arms or head out the window. ● Stand behind the white line and hold onto stanchions to avoid falling when standing. ● Carry bags, parcels, and backpacks in front of you and keep them clear of the doors when boarding or leaving vehicles. ● When approaching or exiting a streetcar, wait for the streetcar to stop and open its doors, then look left and right to ensure approaching traffic has stopped.

Subway Station and Train Safety Tips ● Keep a safe distance from the yellow platform edge until the train comes to a complete stop and the doors are opened. ● Leave room for any passengers to exit the train by standing to the left or right of the open doors. ● Mind the gap between the train and the platform. ● Stay together with your class. ● Pay attention to door chimes and flashing lights warning of door closure. ● Locate emergency call buttons should you ever need to use one. School Bus Safety Rules ● Take your seat promptly and sit properly, facing forward at all times. ● Place bags and parcels under your seat or on your lap. ● Keep the aisle of the bus clear at all times. ● Always keep your head, hands, and arms inside the bus. ● Throwing objects inside or outside of the bus is not permitted. ● Fighting, shouting, or use of obscene language is not permitted. ● Dangerous, disturbing, or annoying objects are not permitted on the bus. ● Be aware that others on the bus, including the bus driver, may have allergies to scents. ● Always follow the bus driver’s instructions. ● Remain in the seat until the bus comes to a complete stop. ● To cross the street in front of the bus, walk ahead at least ten giant steps (three meters). ● Cross only when the driver gives a signal. ● If everyone is getting off the bus, the people at the front leave first. Do not push. Walking Safety Tips ● Stop, look, and listen for traffic. ● Avoid running to prevent slips, falls, or accidents. ● Walk on the part of the sidewalk furthest away from the curb. ● Walk facing traffic when there are no sidewalks. ● Cross at corners with traffic lights or stop signs. Never cross in the middle of a block. ● Make eye contact with drivers before moving past them ● Watch for moving vehicles in driveways and lanes.

WELL-BEING KCS students have direct support at school as they adapt to new experiences and build new relationships. Establishing a feeling of safety, comfort, and belonging is our first priority. Our faculty take the time and care to develop meaningful relationships through advisory, academic learning, and other times, and this relationship is a well-being measure. Time is allocated each day for students to engage in enjoyable activities, including passion projects, mindfulness, and physical activity, and by getting to know our students in many different ways, our faculty are able to support them and their well-being. We also have deliberate and intentional well-being initiatives and programming. These are led by Tamara Drummond, Assistant Head of School, Student Life, who works in partnership with our School Nurse, Dorothy Chan, and Jen Lillie, Director of Guidance, to lead these efforts.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN LEARNING KCS has long been committed to student agency and developing students as lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world. This area of focus includes leadership traits and actions that are both internal and external. Internal (personal) leadership refers to the traits that equip individuals to lead their lives with intention and meaning. It includes self-awareness, self-regulation, goal setting, goal realization, and positive relationships. It includes the Ministry of Ontario Learning Skills and Work Habits developed and reported on in all courses. It also includes the KCS Leadership in Learning Skills. Examples of internal leadership include being kind, welcoming, curious, responsible, persistent, and disciplined in one’s thinking and behaviour. External (impact) leadership is the active citizenship that is regularly exercised at KCS. It expects students to not only grow as people of integrity and insight but also to grow as individuals who can actively make a positive difference, in small and bigger ways. Examples of external leadership are evident in student-led initiatives in our KCS By Design Program, the citizenship artifacts in the KCS Path Program, course “impact projects”, Service Club, student entrepreneurship, student-led clubs, and more. All student leadership is recognized for the value it brings. Leadership initiatives that reflect a notable degree of effort are also recognized through our House Program with House points and in other ways.

KCS students earn House points for every qualifying leadership project they play a lead or co-lead role in each year outside the context of a course. Not all leadership projects earn House points. Criteria for earning House points include all of the following: ● The student played a lead/co-lead role, being directly involved in the work of designing and ensuring achievement of the leadership project. ● The student worked in the preparation or roll-out part of the project over an extended period of time (at least 15 hours of time). ● The student worked on the leadership project beyond the time dedicated to KBD and/or Path, whether before or after school, at lunch, or at home. ● The project had more than one value-adding touchpoint over an extended period with those intended to benefit. ● The project had a demonstrable positive impact on others. ● A faculty member had an oversight role and can affirm that the above criteria have been met.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT AT KCS KCS has a wide variety of activities that are offered throughout the school year. The proposed schedule of extra-curricular activities is distributed at the beginning of each term. Extra-curricular activities are organized and supervised by teachers and/or students and scheduled before school, during lunch break, and/or after school.

ATHLETIC SELECTION At KCS, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic arenas, including physical education classes, clubs, intramurals, and teams. We also compete in the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario Athletic Association (CISAA) and strive to enter competitive and sportsmanlike teams in these leagues. To this end, it is sometimes necessary to select specific students for a team. When making selections, we take the following criteria into consideration: 1. Students earn their positions through performance at practices in terms of attendance, effort, attitude, sportsmanship, listening to the coach, and punctuality, in addition to skill. 2. Consideration is given to a student's level of performance with regard to school rules as they affect academic achievement and effort, citizenship, and behaviour. Wherever possible, club offerings will be made to match our team offerings, thereby allowing students who may not be selected for a team to continue to work on their knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to that specific sport.

Additionally, most athletic team sports are also offered in physical education classes, allowing for further development. KCS Senior School students can participate in a variety of team sports. Our athletic team offerings include: Fall Season ● ● ● ● ●

Co-ed Cross Country Boys’ Flag Football Girls’ Flag Football Junior Girls’ Basketball Junior Boys’ Volleyball

Winter Season ● ● ● ●

Co-ed Swimming Co-ed Alpine Skiing Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Volleyball

Spring Season — all co-ed ● ● ● ● ●

Ultimate Sr. Ultimate Jr. Track Badminton Golf

THE KCS HOUSE SYSTEM Each student at KCS is a member of one of four houses: Prichard, Scott, Hannaford, and Luxton. House colours are yellow for Prichard, blue for Scott, red for Hannaford, and green for Luxton. Students are assigned to a house when they begin at KCS, with siblings being placed in the same house. The house system provides each student with a sense of belonging to a smaller group within the school community. In the Sr. School, our House Program is designed to provide our students with intentional groupings to expand what is possible for them while at the school. In the Senior School, individual students earn house points for each Path artifact, for each qualifying leadership initiative, and for participating in clubs and teams. A house pin is earned when a student accumulates 50 house points. A house tie is earned when a student accumulates 100 house points. The House Award is earned when a student accumulates 175 house points. The House Distinction Award is awarded to all students who earn 250 House Points. The 89 Award is awarded each year to the graduating student in each House who has the highest number of House Points. Each student's house points contribute to their house's total points. The House Cup is presented each year to the house which has accumulated the greatest number of points over the course of the school year. For more information on our House Program, please contact our Principal, Senior School, Student Life, Janelle Watson: jwatson@kcs.on.ca

EQUITY AND INCLUSION KCS strives to provide an education that will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to live in an increasingly diverse world. This involves a commitment to inclusive education, and identifying and eliminating discriminatory biases and systemic barriers, whether overt or subtle, intentional or unintentional, that may limit students’ learning, growth, and contribution to society. The principles of equity and inclusive education are embedded in all aspects of KCS’s operations, and are upheld by our Three School Rules of “Respect, Manners, and Try Your Best”. KCS is committed to an equitable education program that upholds and reflects the principles of fair and inclusive education, which should permeate all policies, procedures, and practices. The Ontario Human Rights Code provides for equal rights and opportunities and freedom from discrimination for all persons. People cannot be discriminated against or harassed because of, but not limited to, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, and the receipt of public assistance.

KCS acknowledges that racism exists in Canadian society and in its institutions, and therefore affects KCS itself. KCS takes a proactive stand against racism of any kind and recognizes that we have a role to play in combating racism in our community and within our school. Consistent with our values, KCS is committed to identifying and preventing systemic racism and to providing an educational environment in which individuals are treated with dignity and respect without regard to their race. Each individual should have the ability to learn, grow, and engage with others in a welcoming atmosphere that promotes equal access to opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. A full copy of the KCS Anti-Racism policy, the KCS Equity and Inclusive Education policy, and the KCS Guidelines for the Support of Trans and Gender Diverse Students are available upon request.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Engagement The KCS Senior School is designed to deeply engage students. Hands-on learning, engagement with experts, community-based projects, student-driven inquiry, and authentic leadership will be woven into each day. Flexibility and active listening on the part of teachers and administrators will allow students to engage in ways that are meaningful to them. Contribution Students have tremendous abilities to contribute to the school community and beyond. Doing so will develop the knowledge and skills that directly link to their success at school and beyond. The KCS Senior School is designed to ignite and support authentic opportunities to make a difference. Best Effort Real learning is challenging and begins with mistakes and failures. We want students to be challenged to put forth their best effort, which means they have applied all they know to the best of their ability. The Ministry Learning Skills have been exercised throughout elementary school. Best effort includes bringing their best to each new experience, opportunity, and task. Homework Homework, assigned on a regular basis, will support the kind of knowledge and skill development that is best done independently, such as reading, note-taking, studying, solo creative work, “flipped instruction” (for example, watching assigned instructional videos in advance), and independent practice. School time will prioritize teaching and learning that is best done at school in the presence of the teacher and students. Collaborative projects, off-site activities, engaging with KCS Learning Partners, and hands-on application of learning will be regular features of the school day. Teachers will monitor homework demands so that students can manage expectations along with other responsibilities outside of school as well as their need for personal time. Faculty advisors will help students learn to manage their time so they develop a reliable routine for independent work.

Students experiencing difficulty with homework demands are expected to let their faculty advisor and individual teachers know so they can discuss and support a positive strategy. Problem-Solving and Advocacy KCS Senior School students are encouraged to exercise independence in managing the challenges that come with growing up and meeting responsibilities. Independent efforts, successful or not, coupled with the right intentions and done in ways that are respectful, reflect best effort, and demonstrate integrity, will be positively received and supported. Students who have concerns are encouraged to bring them to the attention of faculty or administration at any time. The weekly KCS By Design period is a regular opportunity for all students to engage in making the KCS Senior School the best it can be. Faculty and administration will be part of KCS By Design and will actively listen and support student efforts to improve the school experience. Attendance Students are expected to attend school each day, all day, unless excused for necessary reasons, such as illness. Students who must occasionally miss school for external commitments, such as competitive sports or performances, are responsible for notifying their teachers in advance and ensuring they catch up on missed work. Unless otherwise arranged, due dates will remain the same for all students, whether an individual misses class or not. When students have external commitments that mean they will regularly miss certain school days, a meeting with the student, their parent(s), and the Principal, Senior School, Academics will allow for development of a case-specific plan. The number of lates and absences in each course, whether excused or not, will be reported on each report card. Behaviour & Progressive Discipline The KCS Senior School is designed to honour students as capable, well-meaning individuals who wish to be their best selves, be recognized for their strengths, and be respected for their efforts to navigate the challenges of this stage of life. They will receive guidance and support so that choices behind their behaviour will help them achieve their goals. When mistakes happen, teachers will treat the situation as an opportunity for learning. If a poor choice in behaviour affects others, the student will be guided by their faculty advisor or teacher in accepting responsibility for their mistake and acting to make amends. As part of our school program, Senior School students will regularly venture out into the local community, across the GTA and beyond. Students will also be allowed to leave the school at lunch and exercise their independence during the lunch break. How to be respectful neighbours and citizens will be an area of focus at the start of Grade 9 and will be regularly exercised and, if needed, reviewed so our school builds a broad network of positive relationships beyond our walls.

Students who persist in making poor choices with their behaviour can expect increasing attention from their teacher, faculty advisor, and the Principal, Senior School, Student Life. Likewise, consequences for persistent challenging behaviour will increase in seriousness. Decisions on appropriate consequences will be made by the teacher, faculty advisor, or the Principal, Senior School, Student Life; they will take into consideration the details of each situation; and they will always have student learning, in this case learning to make better choices, as the intended outcome. The KCS School Code of Conduct, shared separately in this Handbook, provides more detail on the expectations and procedures that will govern our efforts. School Uniform Expectations How one dresses reflects pride in KCS. Dressing appropriately sends a message to others and aims to encourage a safer and more respectful learning and teaching environment. Additionally, uniforms play a positive role in schools. They help build community and school pride; they remove social pressures and other complications around daily clothing choices, and they allow our students to confidently represent themselves and the school when engaged with external experts and in offsite activities. Please see our Uniform FAQ. Consequently, students are expected to wear their uniforms correctly. The Dress Code does not restrict, in any way, a student’s right to dress in a manner that is prescribed by religious, cultural, ethnic, or similar tenets and customs. Hoodies Students can wear KCS hoodies or KCS sweatshirts in class. Non-KCS sweatshirts are not to be worn in the school. Belts and Kilts Students are expected to wear a belt and keep their pants and shorts at waist level. Kilts must be worn with a kilt pin and shorts underneath. Dress Down Days When a Dress Down Day is designated, casual attire may be worn. Students, however, still need to dress appropriately for school, and what is worn should comply with the general uniform expectations of cleanliness and appropriateness for school activities as outlined above. Slogans on clothing cannot be demeaning to any individual or group or suggestive of actions inappropriate to school-age children.

KCS Senior School Uniform 1. The Senior School has three types of uniforms: Physical Education (Phys. Ed.), informal, and formal. 2. Students will have choices embedded in the phys. ed., informal, and formal uniforms, as described below. 3. The uniform will consist of the following items: KCS Senior School Uniform (daily wear)

● Short-sleeve KCS-branded white or navy polo shirt, KCS-branded blue rugby shirt, or white button-up shirt ● For additional warmth, students may wear a KCS-branded hoodie - all-white logo (Coloured logo is grandfathered, but should not be purchased new), KCS-branded navy blue V-neck sweater and/or quarter zip sweatshirt; non-KCS branded outer layers are not permitted ● Grey (light or dark) dress pants with a belt; grey athletic bottoms are not permitted ● Navy shorts/skirt/skort with plain grey, black or navy socks or tights ● Kilt with pin and navy/black tights, leggings or grey/navy/black socks and shorts underneath ● All-black shoes (canvas or leather). Must have a closed toe and heel, with the heel no bigger than one inch. ● Kilts, shorts, skorts, and skirts must reach or extend below the bottom of the student's fingers

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KCS Senior School Formal Uniform (special occasions)

Short-sleeve house shirt Short- or long-sleeve plain white or navy gym shirt Plain white or navy dri-fit shirts KCS branded hoodie may be worn over the gym/house shirts for warmth ● Navy sweatpants/athletic pants, with or without KCS logo; no other logos or additional colours are permitted ● Navy gym shorts, with or without KCS logo; no other logos or additional colours are permitted ● Sneakers ● White dress shirt (buttons and collar) ● KCS Senior School tie or a KCS House tie (new students will receive the Senior School tie at the Senior School Tie Ceremony early fall) ● Navy crested blazer

● Grey (light or dark) dress pants with a belt; grey athletic bottoms are not permitted ● Kilt with pin and with navy/black tights or grey/navy/black socks and shorts underneath ● All-black shoes (canvas or leather). Must have a closed toe and heel, with the heel no bigger than one inch. ● Kilts must reach the bottom of the student's fingers

4. All uniform items, other than shoes, can be ordered online through McCarthy’s Uniforms. Showroom: Toronto Location 170 Brockport Drive, Unit 60 Online store: www.mccarthyuniforms.ca/shop Call center: GTA: 416-593-6900 5. A dedicated KCS Senior School page on the McCarthy Uniforms website is available to assist families. 6. As part of the KCS Senior School program, students will frequently engage with adults from a variety of sectors, both in school and at external facilities. Students will receive instruction on dress in the workplace and be expected to make decisions according to what would be appropriate for the adults they will engage with and the facilities they will visit. 7. Formal uniforms will be required on specified days. These days will include special events and ceremonies, as well as any off-site trips where formal attire would be expected (such as visits to offices and presentations to external experts). 8. The KCS Senior School has a gender-neutral uniform policy. Students can make their own choices among listed items within each category, based on what is most comfortable and feels right for them.

SUPPORT, COUNSELING, AND ADVISORY Academic Support: The Balance of Challenge and Support Academic Support is a commitment that involves all academic staff. The Principal, Senior School, Academics oversees a faculty culture that believes all students can and want to learn, and that supports student success in all aspects of school. Regular meetings among faculty review student progress and identify any students who require further challenge and/or support. Faculty collaboration, ongoing professional development, and creative lesson planning are designed to engage and develop skills in all students. A broad collection of resources is available to faculty and students, so students have what they need to learn. Differentiated instruction and assessment are employed to support student success. Students are challenged to push their learning in the classroom, and can be recommended to additional, external opportunities and competitions of interest. For example, students may participate in the high school business competition organization, DECA Ontario, focused in the areas of marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, business management, or hospitality. Additionally, students may participate annually in University of Waterloo math competitions: Canadian Intermediate Math Contest (CIMC) (Grade 9-10) and the Canadian Senior Math Contest (CSMC) (Grade 11-12). Other opportunities such as Skills Ontario Qualifying Competitions are available to students. While extra help times will be available for all courses and for all students, when students demonstrate a pattern of difficulty in one or more subjects or areas of school life, the Learning Support Specialists and faculty will create and oversee a Learning Support Plan as an intervention that is customized to help the student overcome their difficulties. The faculty advisor will be informed and engaged in the development of all Learning Support Plans for their students. Elements of these plans would likely include the student meeting with the teacher for extra help. It could also include the use of supplementary instructional resources/programs, alternative ways for students to practice and demonstrate their skills, as well as consideration of a tutor. Learning Strategies teachers will provide extra oversight for students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Students with an IEP and who are exempt from taking Grade 9 French will have that credit substituted with the Learning Strategies credit GLE1O. Curriculum expectations for this course are designed to provide students with support in core language, math, and learning skills. Students with IEPs will have a psycho-educational report to identify appropriate accommodations. Common accommodations supported at the school include preferential seating, provision of notes, extended time for assessments, as well as use of a calculator and other assistive IT. IEPs will be developed at the start of each school year and overseen by the Learning Support Specialist teacher and the Director of Guidance. Parents will be engaged in the IEP development and review process.

Well-Being Support Student and community well-being are priorities at KCS. Under the guidance of the Assistant Head of School, Student Life, who is a certified counsellor, the KCS Senior School program has been designed with these priorities in mind. Physical, social, and emotional well-being will be supported both directly and indirectly, through dedicated instruction and activities, as well as a learning experience that honours student strengths and passions and provides distinct opportunities for personalized learning. Individual support will be available through each student’s faculty advisor, the Director of Guidance, Guidance Counsellor and the Assistant Head of School, Student Life. The school intentionally includes regular student engagement in building a school experience that honours well-being. In addition, mandatory training in Mental Health First Aid is a requirement for all Senior School staff. Advisory All KCS Senior School students will be assigned to an Advisory class, a small group of students and dedicated faculty advisor, who may remain together from Grades 9 to 12. Advisory is scheduled to meet twice weekly in the timetable. The Advisory Program is designed to achieve the following: 1. Establish core relationships that will carry students and their Advisor from Grades 9 to 12. 2. Provide time for students and their Faculty Advisor to focus on student well-being and growth as leaders in learning (through instruction, discussion, conferencing, collaborative problem-solving, etc.). 3. Provide time for Faculty Advisors to guide and monitor student progress with the Path Program. 4. Support students in exercising leadership in their learning, monitoring course-related progress, working on their Path Project, and pursuing related initiatives. This time will include helping students make connections between their Path topic and their courses’ overall expectations and assignments. 5. Provide guidance-related learning and support (in partnership with Student Services), including creation and regular reflection on one’s Individual Pathways Plan in the My Blueprint online resource; course selection; post-secondary planning; documenting community service; etc. 6. Provide students and parents a steady contact and source of support who can help students navigate challenges and opportunities related to their secondary school experience. Course and Post-Secondary Planning Support Students are supported in course and post-secondary planning as part of their Advisory Program. Beginning in Grade 9, students are introduced to My Blueprint, an online resource for course and post-secondary planning. Under the direction of the Guidance Team and with added support from their Faculty Advisor, students are made aware of the different courses and pathways available to them in their secondary school experience and how they lead to various options for post-secondary and beyond. The nature of the KCS Senior School’s enriched experiential program aims to help students regularly learn about the many post-secondary and career pathways that are available for consideration.

Navigating high school and the post-secondary admissions landscape requires both dedication and thoughtful planning. Guidance on course and post-secondary planning increases from Grades 9 to 12. The combination of our demonstrated history of acceptances with an uncompromising commitment to student development, our proven and dedicated Guidance Team ensures every student succeeds. By incorporating personalized mentorship with the Youthfully platform to help with interviews and applications, students are provided with a structured pathway, and ample experienced and caring support. Technology and Other Resources KCS Senior School students are responsible for bringing their own laptop, power cord, and headset to school for use each day. Important details related to student devices can be found here. Students and parents are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the student’s laptop and headset, as needed. Loaner laptops will be available for use at school should there be an unforeseen technical problem with a student’s laptop. KCS recommends using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge browsers for the best experience with Microsoft 365. Students have the option (but are not required) to purchase Microsoft 365 desktop applications for Mac OS or Windows 10 for a more feature-rich experience. These applications will work with their KCS Microsoft 365 account resources. All KCS Senior School students will be assigned a Microsoft 365 account. This includes a KCS email address, access to OneDrive to store files, and access to various Microsoft 365 web applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. Students will be able to access all of these resources from various browsers on Mac OS or Windows 10. Students will also be assigned a Google G-suite for Education account, which provides access to Google Drive. KCS email accounts powered by Gmail are not available. KCS uses Microsoft 365 to provide email services to staff and students. The Google Chrome browser is recommended for all Google resources.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY POLICY Educational technologies at Kingsway College School are integrated into the curriculum to promote learning, innovation, creativity, communication and collaboration among teachers and students. These technologies include: laptops, iPads, educational websites, WiFi, Google drive, KCS accounts, etc. (KCS Network and Technology). Access to these resources is a privilege, not a right, and brings with it the need for responsible behaviour. Each student shall use KCS Network and Technology in a responsible and productive manner. Students and parents are expected to become familiar with this policy and to always adhere to it. General Guidelines ● At all times, the three KCS rules apply: Respect, Manners and Try Your Best. Be a responsible digital citizen. ● Personal mobile devices - including, but not limited to, smartphones and smartwatches - must be kept in the student’s locker throughout the school day unless direct permission from a teacher to use it for learning purposes, when on school property or at a school related event, is granted. If not, the device will be kept by a staff member for the remainder of the day. ● In support of student learning and a healthy balance of screen time, students are not permitted to use their cell phone while in the school unless a teacher allows them to do so. Students who bring their phones are expected to keep them turned off or set on ‘do not disturb’ and in their lockers. ● Any personal accommodations for a phone during instruction or other times when the school has designated no phone use must first be discussed and subsequently approved by the Principal, Senior School, Student Life or the Director of Guidance. ● Senior School students are encouraged to stay off of all devices over the lunch hour, taking advantage of time with friends, joining clubs and teams, or getting outside to enjoy activity along the waterfront. Those who choose to work on homework during the lunch hour will have a designated classroom in which to do so. ● Caution must be exercised when carrying, setting down, storing or moving any KCS Technology. These shall remain on school property unless authorized by the IT Department. ● Students should not tamper or intend to tamper with KCS Network and Technology (i.e. creating, modifying or transmitting software which has the effect of damaging any part of the KCS Technology systems). Desktop and network settings are not to be altered. ● Only KCS related data is to be stored on KCS technologies. Files will not be downloaded unless permission is provided from the IT Department. ● Students do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their use of KCS technology. ● Only KCS devices are allowed on the KCS Wi-Fi network, unless authorized by the IT Department. ● All print jobs must be confirmed by a teacher. ● All audio, visual, or video images taken using KCS technology or personal devices shall be for educational purposes related to the KCS learning program only, with permission from the teacher. ● Personal headphones or earbuds may be used during a class with permission from a teacher for learning purposes only. They are not to be used during transition periods or recesses.

● KCS shall not be responsible for the theft, loss or damage to any personal mobile/electronic devices brought to KCS by a student. ● By accessing certain third party services, the student is deemed to consent to the terms of service of the third party. The school does not have any control over third party terms of service. ● KCS subscribes to a variety of online educational resources, which may require the use of a student’s first name, last name and KCS email address, in order to access the educational resource. ● KCS strives to ensure high standards of data security and privacy for all KCS users and computers when we configure access to our online platforms such as Google G-Suite for Education and Microsoft 365. KCS prioritizes data privacy and security, ensuring compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Canadian laws such as PIPEDA. Internet and Electronic Communication (KCS email, Schoology, social media: Discord, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) ● Teacher’s permission is required for the use of the Internet and electronic communication. This communication shall be for educational purposes only, and directly relate to the learning program at KCS. ● KCS email is accessible both at school and at home. Do not open suspicious email, attachments or hyperlinks. A student’s KCS email address (or login using KCS Google credentials) shall only be used to access educational applications as instructed by a teacher. ● The KCS Code of Conduct must be followed when using the KCS Network and Technology: ○ When writing online, it is acceptable to disagree with someone else’s opinion. However, it must be done in a respectful way. Follow writing conventions that include proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. Editing someone else’s work must be done in the spirit of improving the writing. ○ Be careful what you link and repost to. Do not repost, reblog, retweet or reproduce content on your social media profile without first reading it. The KCS Code of Conduct policy regarding malicious, defamatory or infringing content may apply to your posts and what you hyperlink to as well. When using a hyperlink, be sure that the content is appropriate and adheres to this Code of Conduct. ○ “Think before you post”. The internet and social media apps are public places where users leave a digital footprint. You should not post anything online that you do not want your friends, parents, teachers, grandparents, coaches or future employers to see. Consider whether any posting may reflect poorly on you, your friends or KCS. Do not post any defamatory, abusive, obscene, threatening, intimidating, racially offensive, homophobic or sexist material. ○ Cyberbullying of any form will not be tolerated (harassing, teasing, intimidating etc.). You should alert your teacher if you or others are being threatened, intimidated or bullied online. Impulsive, inappropriate or heated online comments should be avoided. ○ If you run across inappropriate material that makes you feel uncomfortable, you should tell the teacher right away. You should not respond to any messages that are threatening or intimidating. 30

○ Ensure that privacy settings are appropriate and set limits as to what other users can/cannot do. Ask others to remove any undesirable content related to you. Do not “troll” other people or organizations online. ○ Each year, you will be given a new network password, which is not to be shared. Impersonating another user is unacceptable. You will use your true identity at all times on the KCS Network and Technology and during any At-Home program. ○ Personal information such as home addresses, telephone numbers or birth dates should not be shared online. Respect the privacy and confidentiality of personal information regarding other members of the KCS community. ○ Follow teacher’s guidelines with respect to video conferencing ● Copyright laws shall be respected when posting any material online. Cite sources and obtain permission where required, and adhere to the KCS Academic Honesty Policy. ● To enhance learning and collaboration, KCS provides students access to Google services, such as Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Maps, Bookmarks, etc., for completing school assignments and participating in classroom activities. These tools offer opportunities to develop skills in communication, creativity, and teamwork while adhering to privacy and security standards. ● Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) technology (ex., chatbots, ChatGPT, and a growing number of other tools) must be used responsibly to improve learning, not as a substitute for core skill development, critical thinking, analysis, and originality. ○ Use of GAI requires the express permission of a teacher and can only be used in the ways specified by the teacher. ○ GAI is an assistant, not a replacement in the completion of a task or assignment. ○ Any submission of work created solely by AI is considered a form of plagiarism and will fall under the guidelines of the Academic Honesty Policy. ○ Any submission of work that includes the support of AI must be acknowledged and cited appropriately as per teacher instruction. The submission must clearly distinguish which sections are AI generated. ○ GAI must be used ethically and include human agency and oversight. Students must be mindful of the limitations and bias inherent when using GAI. ○ GAI should not be used as a vehicle for bullying, harassment, or other behaviour contrary to the KCS Code of Conduct, the KCS Family Handbook, the Human Rights Code, or other relevant laws and policies. (e.g. use of GAI for nudification of KCS users)

● Internet traffic is logged and monitored by teachers and the IT department.

KCS reserves the right to monitor and/or inspect data associated with any KCS technology at any time to ensure the safety and security of all users. Any violation of this AUP may result in the loss of the privilege to use KCS technology for a period of time deemed to be appropriate. Additional disciplinary action, as outlined in the Developing Self-Discipline section of the KCS Family Handbook, may also be imposed. The Student Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) will need to be read and agreed to before students can use KCS technology including access to KCS WiFi. It will also be referenced as part of the back-to-school forms. The full KCS Student Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) 2026-2027 can be viewed here.

Learning Partners and Resources We are so proud of our Learning Partners that bring the world onto our campus and into the lives of our students. The KCS Senior School is designed to intentionally leverage community resources for enriched, experiential learning. Students will regularly engage with KCS Learning Partners, adults who have joined the KCS Learning Community and are willing to share their knowledge and expertise with curious students and faculty. Learning Partners will include individuals and organizations, charities, and private businesses. Engagement among students, faculty, and Learning Partners will be both virtual and in-person. The KCS Senior School has a growing collection of print materials, magazines, books of fiction and non-fiction that can be checked out and returned through the Front Desk. The KCS Senior School also has a library portal where students can access a wide array of resources to support their learning and leadership. All students will also be encouraged to use their Toronto Public Library (TPL) cards to regularly access print and online materials, including the many databases available for card-holders. Students will receive guidance in use of both KCS and TPL resources so they can use them as desired.

English Language Learner (ELL) Support Students joining the KCS Senior School will have demonstrated through the admissions assessment process that their English language skills are sufficient to succeed in their courses. ELL students requiring extra help will be encouraged to attend extra help sessions. Their Faculty Advisor and one or more teachers may also choose to develop a Learning Support Plan that is customized to provide any additional support that would be beneficial.

HEALTH CARE The Senior School Office Manager and Registrar provide first aid, assessments, and care of arising or ongoing conditions, seeking advice from the School Nurse if appropriate. If a student is ill during the school day and unable to return to class, parents, guardians or designates are required to pick up the student promptly. Medical Forms and Immunization Records To ensure our records remain current and accurate, it's essential for parents to complete the Student Medical Form on the new Admissions and Enrollment Portal and update it whenever necessary. Additionally, students with specific conditions like diabetes or epilepsy must complete supplemental information on the medical form. The form will be sent out in late August. For assistance with filling out the Medical Forms, please contact parentsupport@kcs.on.ca. As required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990 (ISPA), parents are responsible for reporting and updating their child’s immunization records directly to Toronto Public Health directly online, by phone, or by mail. For more information, parents can visit the Toronto Public Health website. Medication at School All prescription medication that must be taken during school hours must be in the original dispensing container from the pharmacy, and students are responsible for self-managing their medication at school. If your child requires assistance, please reach out to Nurse Dorothy at dchan@kcs.on.ca. Common over-the-counter (OTC) medications are kept in the medication cupboard in the Office. Senior School students may request OTC medication from the Office Administrator. Students with severe allergies or asthma are encouraged to carry life-saving medication, such as an EpiPen or a reliever inhaler, with them at all times. Additionally, an extra EpiPen or inhaler must be provided to KCS. Concussion It is each parent’s responsibility to inform the School Nurse and the Principal, Senior School, Academics, when their child has been diagnosed with a concussion by a physician or a nurse practitioner. The School Nurse and Principal, Senior School, Academics will then initiate the Return to Learn and Return to Play guidelines, as required, in conjunction with the Learning Support Specialist and the Director of Guidance.

STUDENT BILLING Every student enrolled at KCS is assigned a student billing account. Costs related to use of the KCS bus shuttle, participation in the rowing program, purchasing food and drinks at the KCS Kafé, and other incidentals not included in tuition are occasions where the student billing account would be used. Statements are emailed monthly detailing the past month’s charges. Payments may be made online or by cheque. Interest at 2% per month will be added to accounts that exceed 30 days past due.

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS We recognize and celebrate student achievement throughout the year, as their leadership is often an inspiration to others. Throughout the school year, our faculty recognize students for their accomplishments in a variety of ways. Each June, we further recognize exceptional student achievement at our Closing Ceremonies. The following Senior School Awards celebrate exceptional effort in achievement, purpose, impact, and leadership. Collectively, they celebrate our students’ efforts to live our mission and values. Grade 9–12 Awards The Arts Award - Jr & Sr ● Description: Recognizes students who exemplify exceptional talent, dedication, and leadership in the arts. This award honors students who have significantly contributed to the school’s arts community (including drama, visual arts, music, and dance), showcasing creativity, perseverance, and a commitment to growth and excellence. ● Criteria for Consideration: 1. Artistic Excellence: Demonstrates exceptional skill and creativity in one or more artistic disciplines. 2. Leadership in the Arts: Takes initiative in leading arts projects, mentoring peers, or promoting the arts. 3. Community Contribution: Actively participates in school arts programs, events, or clubs, enriching the school's cultural life. 4. Dedication: Shows consistent effort and commitment to personal artistic development over time. 5. Innovation & Impact: Introduces new ideas or approaches that leave a lasting impact on the school’s arts scene. 6. Collaboration: Works effectively with others, fostering a supportive and inclusive artistic environment. 7. Integrity: Maintains strong academic standing and behavior that aligns fully with school values.

Athletic Awards (Seasonal Team Awards) ● Description: Recognizes term-by-term dedication, sportsmanship, and peer-voted excellence across every competitive school athletic team. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Coach’s Award: Awarded based on coach evaluation of a student's dedication, improvement, and sportspersonship during the season. ○ Players’ Player of the Season Award: Voted on directly by teammates to honor the athlete who contributed most to team spirit and cohesion. ○ Presentation: Voted on and presented at the athletics assembly each term, and honored at the terminal athletics lunch celebration. Athlete of the Year Awards - Jr & Sr ● Description: Given to outstanding female-identifying and male-identifying student-athletes who represent top-tier performance, sportsmanship, and leadership. Nominated by coaches and presented at the Closing Ceremony. ● Awarded annually to one Junior level athlete (Grade 9 or 10) and one Senior level athlete (Grade 11 or 12) ● Criteria for Consideration: 1. Involvement: Competes in a minimum of two sports (individual or team) over the course of the academic year. Open to all grades. 2. School Spirit: Displays active engagement and contribution to KCS events and activities outside of sports. 3. Sportspersonship: Demonstrates fair play, strict adherence to rules, and deep respect toward coaches, referees, opponents, and peers. 4. Leadership: Serves as a positive role model, takes initiative in team activities, and provides mentorship to less experienced teammates. 5. Personal Development: Shows measurable skill improvement, a strict training work ethic, and resilience through setbacks. 6. Academic Balance & Conduct: Effectively balances academic studies with sports commitments, maintains outstanding attendance at practices, and displays exemplary behavior on and off the field.

KCS STEM Award - Jr & Sr ● Description: Recognizes students who exemplify insight, ingenuity, and integrity across science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Recipients model creativity, perseverance, a commitment to excellence, and a drive to inspire positive change. ● Awarded at Closing Assembly. ● Criteria for Consideration: 1. Academic Excellence: Achieves a final academic average over 90% in at least two STEM courses. 2. Initiative: Undertakes independent STEM projects or research (e.g., Club Leadership, Path Project, or verified external research). 3. Community Contribution: Actively participates in school STEM programs, clubs, or events, organizing activities that enrich cultural life. 4. Consistent Engagement: Displays a documented record of personal growth and STEM leadership over at least two academic years. 5. Ingenuity & Impact: Introduces forward-thinking ideas or projects that leave a lasting positive impact on others within or beyond KCS. 6. Collaboration & Teamwork: Works well with others and actively participates in team-based STEM initiatives or competitive events (e.g., Waterloo Math, Robotics, or Programming competitions). 7. Integrity: Maintains good academic standing and exhibits behavior that aligns with the school's values and expectations. Diploma of Distinction & Certificate of Distinction in Path ● Description: Honors students who complete rigorous, self-driven academic pathways and mentorship milestones through the KCS Path Program. ● Awarded when appropriate to one or more Sr. School students ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Diploma of Distinction: Earned by graduating students who complete the full KCS Path Program, including a complete e-portfolio of self-driven learning, a capstone Creative Impact Project, and service as a Path mentor to a Grade 9 student. ○ KCS Certificate of Distinction: Earned by students who complete less than the full program but successfully fulfill at least one full year of Path requirements. Founders Cup ● Description: Awarded to Grade 9 to 12 students who embody the founding spirit, deep commitment, contribution, and love for Kingsway College School. ● Awarded to one student annually ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Peer Selection: Chosen directly via nomination and voting by student peers. ○ School Betterment: Demonstrates an extraordinary, ongoing commitment to making the KCS school community a better place for everyone.

Trailblazer Pin ● Description: Welcomes and honors all students transitioning into the Senior School from the KCS Junior School. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Eligibility: Automatically awarded to all students entering the Senior School directly from the KCS Junior School. ○ Recognition: Validates recipients as students who carry forward the core traits of a Trailblazer developed during their Junior School years. House & Path Milestones Individual House Milestones (Pins, Ties, and Awards) ● Description: Progressively earned by accumulating points through Path artifacts (2 points each), leading KBD initiatives (2 points each), and participating in extra-curricular clubs and teams. ● Criteria for Milestones: ○ House Pin: Accumulate 50 house points ○ House Tie: Accumulate 100 house points ○ The House Award: An extension of the Junior School Father Brian Award celebrating long-term, active participation. Earned at 175 house points. The inscription reads: “Let Your Light Shine”. ○ House Distinction Award: Earned by students who accumulate 250 house points over their high school career. The House Cup ● Description: Awarded annually to the KCS House community demonstrating the highest collective engagement, spirit, and leadership. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Point Metric: Calculated by the highest number of House points by the end of the year. ○ Contributing Activities: Includes cumulative points from extra-curricular clubs, athletic team participation, Path artifacts, student leadership initiatives, and specialized House events. The Path Pin ● Description: Tracks annual completion of substantial, self-directed academic and practical learning modules. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Requirements: Successfully completes all five required artifacts of their Path Project within a single academic year (covering academic, artistic, athletic, citizenship, and offsite experiences). ○ Progression: Bronze Path Pin awarded after the 1st year of complete artifacts; Silver after the 2nd year; Gold after the 3rd year.

Grade 12 Only Awards 89 Award ● Description: Named after the founding year of KCS, this award is presented to the graduating student in each House who demonstrates the highest level of long-term community involvement. ● Awarded to one student per house at graduation. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Eligibility: Graduating Grade 12 students. ○ Metric: Earned the absolute highest cumulative total of House Points within their respective House over their entire high school enrollment at KCS. Board of Governors Award ● Description: Recognizes supreme academic distinction and intellectual commitment throughout senior high school studies. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Academic Metric: Awarded to the graduating student who earns the highest combined academic average across all of their Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses. ○ Co-recognition: The recipient automatically receives the Governor General’s Academic Medal. Head of School Award ● Description: One of the highest honors bestowed upon a graduating student who completely embodies the spirit, vision, and core values of KCS. This includes their participation across the Four Doors to Learning (Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Citizenship) and their aspiration to the qualities of our Portrait of a Graduate. ● Awarded to one or two qualifying students at graduation. ● Determined by the Head of School ● Criteria for Consideration: 1. Future-Ready Leader: Stands out for an exceptional readiness to face life's challenges with critical thinking, deep knowledge, and strong work habits. 2. Driven Lifelong Learner: Displays authentic agency and intellectual curiosity that extends far beyond traditional school structures. 3. Person of Character & Action: Grounded firmly in school rules (Respect, Manners, and Trying Your Best), leading with humility, vision, and a deep sense of community responsibility. KCS Legacy Award ● Description: Celebrates long-term loyalty, growth, and commitment to the KCS community fabric. ● Awarded to all qualifying students at graduation. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Tenure: Fulfills continuous attendance at Kingsway College School all the way from Kindergarten through to Grade 12 graduation.

MacLachlan Leadership Award ● Description: Presented to up to two graduating students who have built an extensive record of driving a positive impact on KCS or wider external communities. ● Awarded annually. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Engagement: Played a documented lead role in 12 or more qualifying extra- or co-curricular initiatives. These students demonstrated exceptional leadership by example, kindness, readiness to help, and integrity. ○ Charitable Awarding: KCS donates $2,500 in the names of the recipients to a registered charity of their choice. Valedictorian ● Description: The official representative voice of the graduating class, chosen to articulate the shared journey and values of the school cohort. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Selection Model: Peer-selected and faculty-validated process with academic oversight. ○ Character Standards: Embodying school values through active, dedicated leadership, genuine kindness, and an unyielding commitment to inclusivity across KCS.

External Awards OFSAA Colin Hood Award ● Description: Awarded through the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations to honor long-term dedication to high school sports. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Allocation: Given out annually to one graduating male athlete, one graduating female athlete, and/or one coach. ○ Standards: Demonstrates a high school career commitment to the success of school sport at KCS and within their Athletic Association. The Ontario Scholars Award ● Description: Province-wide academic distinction awarded through the Ontario Ministry of Education. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Academic Metric: Achieving a final academic average of 80% or higher across the student's top six Grade 12 courses.

The University of Toronto Book Award ● Description: National recognition honoring secondary school students who demonstrate superior academic performance and original thought, regardless of which university they choose to attend. ● Criteria for Consideration: ○ Core Pillars: Demonstrates top-tier academic performance, outstanding original and creative thought, and exceptional achievements in a broad context. ○ Engagement: Exhibits genuine enthusiasm for intellectual exploration alongside strong involvement in the vitality of their school and local community.

VISITORS Adult visitors will be allowed entry upon identifying themselves and with approval at Reception. Being a busy environment where students and staff may be engaged in classes and meetings at any time, we ask any parents who wish to visit to book in advance. Please call the school at 416-234-5073 then press ‘2’ for the Senior School for help with booking. For the safety of our community, we ask all visitors to sign in and sign out at Reception. Visitors will wear stickers identifying them as such. Faculty and staff will introduce themselves to anyone not wearing a sticker whom they do not recognize as a KCS student, parent, or guardian.

KINGSWAY COLLEGE SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT At KCS, there are three main rules which all members of our KCS community (students, parents and guardians, volunteers, faculty, and staff) are expected to follow: Respect, Manners, and Try Your Best. We strive to live by these rules, and our community models reinforce them. The partnership between home and school in assisting students to embrace and live these rules is essential. To support this, we have sent all families a Community Code of Conduct, that we ask all parents and guardians to read, sign and abide. For our students' benefit, KCS parents and guardians are asked to talk about these expectations outlined below with their children and work with the school to instill these values. All community members are asked to sign the Community Code of Conduct below. This is part of the back-to-school forms. A positive school climate exists when all members of the KCS community have a sense of belonging, which includes feeling safe and that they matter. KCS recognizes that a whole-school approach is required, and that everyone – educators, school staff, parents or guardians, students, and the wider community – has a role to play in creating a positive school climate; in preventing inappropriate behaviours; and in responding appropriately with dignity and respect intact for all. In addition, as outlined specifically in the Ontario Education Act, all members of the school community must: ● Respect and comply with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws; ● Comply with the KCS Code of Conduct; ● Demonstrate honesty and integrity; ● Respect differences in people, their ideas, and their opinions; ● Treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is disagreement; ● Respect and treat others fairly, regardless of, for example, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability; ● Respect the rights of others; ● Show proper care and regard for school property and the property of others; ● Take appropriate measures to help those in need; ● Seek assistance from a member of the school staff, if necessary, to resolve conflict peacefully; ● Respect all members of the school community, especially persons in positions of authority; ● Respect the needs of others to work in an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching, including by ensuring that personal mobile/electronic devices are only used during instructional time for the educational and other permitted purposes outlined herein and in the Family Handbook and the KCS Acceptable Use Policy; and ● Not swear at a teacher or at another person in a position of authority.

Also, all members of the school community, according to the Education Act, must not: ● Engage in bullying behaviours, including cyber-bullying; ● Commit physical or sexual assault; ● Traffic weapons or illegal drugs; ● Give alcohol or cannabis to a minor; ● Commit robbery; ● Be in possession of any weapon, including firearms; ● Use any object to threaten or intimidate another person; ● Cause injury to any person with an object; ● Be in possession of, or be under the influence of, cigarettes (including electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices), alcohol, cannabis (unless the individual has been authorized to use cannabis for medical purposes) or illegal drugs; ● Provide others with cigarettes (including electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices), alcohol, illegal drugs, or cannabis; ● Inflict or encourage others to inflict bodily harm on another person; ● Engage in hate propaganda and other forms of behaviour motivated by hate or bias; ● Commit an act of vandalism that causes extensive damage to school property and/or to property located on the premises of the school, or to property while visiting an off-site location for a school-related activity. The KCS Code of Conduct recognizes that all members of the school community, including the Head of School, faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians, have an obligation to comply with the standards of behaviour as outlined in the policy. All families must review and sign an agreement to comply with the KCS Code of Conduct before the start of each school year. Restrictions on Cannabis To help ensure a safe and healthy school community, KCS requires strict compliance with The Cannabis Act, the Ontario Cannabis Act, 2017, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, and any other law applicable to cannabis. No person is permitted to possess, consume, purchase, attempt to purchase, or distribute cannabis on school premises. Pursuant to the Cannabis Control Act, 2017, anyone under age 19 is prohibited from possessing, consuming, purchasing, attempting to purchase or distributing cannabis anywhere in Ontario. Further, no one under age 19 in Ontario may cultivate, propagate or harvest, or offer to cultivate, propagate or harvest, cannabis. Cannabis consumption on the school premises is subject to the restrictions in the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017. No person is allowed to do the following on KCS premises or on any school-related excursions:

1. Smoke or hold lighted tobacco. 2. Smoke or hold lighted cannabis. 3. Use an electronic cigarette or other such vaping device. 4. Consume a prescribed product or substance, in a prescribed manner.

The following acts are strictly prohibited on KCS premises or during any off-site KCS-sponsored field trips, excursions, or activities: ● ● ● ●

Possession of cannabis; Consumption of cannabis; Purchase or attempted purchase of cannabis, and Distribution of cannabis.

A copy of the full policy is available upon request.

HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE KCS is committed to providing a working environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Workplace harassment and workplace violence is prohibited by Ontario legislation. In keeping with its values and legal responsibilities as an employer, the school will treat any complaint of harassment or violence as a serious matter. The policies KCS has in place in support of these matters are intended to provide greater awareness of the value of establishing and maintaining respectful working and learning environments and of responsiveness to the damaging effects of harassment and violence in the workplace. KCS also has a sexual harassment policy in place, which supports our commitment and determination to act promptly against any incident of sexual harassment and to create an environment where sexual harassment will not be tolerated. KCS is also committed to ensuring the safety of all our students. Should any employee suspect that a student is a victim of child abuse, they will follow the procedures outlined in the Duty to Report provided by the Ontario College of Teachers and the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, 2017. A full copy of these documents is available upon request.

EQUITY, INCLUSION, and PLURALISM KCS strives to provide an education that will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to live in an increasingly diverse world. This involves a commitment to inclusive education and identifying and eliminating discriminatory biases and systemic barriers, whether overt or subtle, intentional or unintentional, that may limit students’ learning, growth, and contribution to society. The principles of equity and inclusive education are embedded in all aspects of KCS’s operations, and are upheld by our Three School Rules of “Respect, Manners, and Try your Best”. KCS is therefore committed to an equitable education program that upholds and reflects the principles of fair and inclusive education, which should permeate all policies, procedures, and practices. As a member of CAIS schools, we also promote the tenets and qualities of Pluralism within our community. The Ontario Human Rights Code provides for equal rights and opportunities and freedom from discrimination for all persons.

People cannot be discriminated against or harassed because of, but not limited to, race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or the receipt of public assistance. KCS acknowledges that racism exists in Canadian society and in its institutions, and therefore affects KCS itself. KCS takes a proactive stand against racism of any kind and recognizes that we have a role to play in combating racism in our community and within our school. Consistent with our values, KCS is committed to identifying and preventing systemic racism and providing an educational environment in which individuals are treated with dignity and respect without regard to their race. Each individual should have the ability to learn, grow, and engage with others in a welcoming atmosphere that promotes equal access to opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. A full copy of the KCS Anti-Racism policy, the KCS Equity and Inclusive Education policy, and/or the KCS Guidelines for the Support of Trans and Gender Diverse Students is available upon request. Conflicts and Bullying It is normal that children and youth will experience some conflict with others. There are many reasons why these conflicts occur, but most are rooted in misunderstandings that arise from immature social and communication skills. Knowing that they will struggle from time to time with others, we take many steps to help students develop so these conflicts are minimized. Our efforts to promote healthy relationships include ongoing community-building, development of strong citizenship and leadership skills, proactively teaching students to appreciate, respect, and empathize with others, and teaching students how to manage conflicts when they arise. The school also actively works to increase alternative, pro-social behaviour and decrease the incidence of teasing or otherwise upsetting behaviour in an ongoing fashion. When conflicts require teacher intervention, we are committed to investigating all incidents with a high degree of care. Unlike the conflicts described above, bullying is not normal childhood and adolescent behaviour and is unacceptable at KCS. Bullying is defined as aggressive and typically repeated behaviour where the behaviour is intended to have the effect of, or it should be known that the behaviour will be likely to have the effect of, causing harm, fear, or distress to another individual, including physical, psychological, social or academic harm, harm to the individual’s reputation, or harm to the individual’s property. This behaviour creates a negative environment at school for another individual. It occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived power imbalance between the student and the individual based on factors such as, but not limited to, size, strength, age, intelligence, peer group power, economic status, social status, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, family circumstances, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, disability, or the receipt of special education. The behaviour can include the use of any physical, verbal, electronic, written or other means. Cyberbullying, also known as digital bullying or internet bullying, is bullying that takes place using any electronic means. Such cyberbullying can occur in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, emails, instant messaging, chat rooms, text messages, social media, and websites. Additionally, it can also include impersonating or assuming the identity of another individual when creating online content, sending electronic material, and/or posting material that may be accessed by one or more individuals.

All issues of suspected bullying will be dealt with according to the KCS Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy. A copy of this policy is available upon request.

MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Security and Entry The KCS Senior School has two entrances, one on Lake Shore via an elevator lobby and another on Shore Breeze Drive. Both are locked and monitored via security cameras and the oversight of our Office Manager and Registrar. Unless an elevator is required, students will use the Shore Breeze Drive entrance. Visitors, including parents, will use the Lake Shore Boulevard elevator lobby entrance only. Visitors will take the elevator to the 2nd floor where the Office Manager and Registrar will verify their reason for coming to the school and allow entry if warranted. On the first day of school, students will be assigned a fob that will give them access to the school during the school day. The fob must be kept handy and in a secure location where it won’t be lost. Should it become lost, the student must let school personnel know immediately. Nothing connected to the fob, such as a keychain or lanyard, should indicate that it is related to the KCS Senior School. A charge for replacements will be applied to the Student Billing Account. TTC Use and Presto Cards A core belief in place-based learning is that youth benefit by learning how to independently navigate and learn from the broader community. From the start of Grade 9, students will have an orientation to this part of their high school experience so they are aware of the responsibilities and sound decision-making that come with this independence. Ongoing reminders and teacher oversight will support student success when offsite. When an offsite destination is easily and quickly accessible via TTC, and particularly if our school bus is otherwise in use, students and teachers may use public transit to get there and return. As such, all students are expected to have a personal Presto card each day that has sufficient funds for use in the TTC. Lost and Found Students are encouraged to regularly check the Lost and Found for any misplaced items. Unclaimed items are donated to charitable organizations. It is imperative that all uniform items, shoes, outerwear, water bottles, lunch boxes, and school books, are labeled with the student's full name to avoid loss. Lockers All students will be assigned a locker. Lockers are school property, expected to be kept clean and tidy, and subject to spot checks by a school administrator at any time. Anything kept in lockers that contravenes our code of conduct will lead to appropriate consequences. Likewise, any student interference with one’s own or another student’s locker (defacing, breaking into, damaging, for example) will lead to appropriate consequences. Combination locks are to be purchased by students and the combination must be shared with school administration. No key locks are allowed.

Bike Storage KCS owns a secure bike storage room in the P1 underground parking near the P1 elevator on the north side of the building. Students who wish to bike to and from school can be given special access to that room. Interested students and parents can learn more by contacting the KCS Senior School Office Manager and Registrar. Students must exercise caution when entering the underground parking, and walk their bike when in it. Riding a bike in underground parking is not safe. A reminder that e-scooters are not a toy, are not safe, and are not legal to ride in Toronto. Information from the City of Toronto on e-scooters can be found HERE. Contact It is crucial, for safety reasons, that we have up-to-date information in our database for all KCS students and their families. If any contact or demographic information has changed, please navigate to your account on the Admissions and Enrollment Portal and submit the appropriate update for your family/child. Drop-off and pick-up Students and parents are strongly advised to not arrange for drop-off or pick-up along Lake Shore Blvd. (north side of our facility) or Shore Breeze Drive (east of our facility). Being considerate neighbours and not adding complication to local traffic are our commitments to the community. As capable adolescents, students are encouraged to get to school independently, whether walking, biking when possible, or using TTC. Students who drive to school can either park underground or in the Humber Bay Shores West parking lot. In rare cases where a student must be dropped off or picked up, please choose a spot that would present no obstacle to traffic. There are many stopping and parking options on surrounding streets. Students also have the option of leveraging the dedicated bus that will serve as a shuttle between the Junior and Senior School. More on the bus below. With our place-based learning program, students may or may not be at our facility at any point in the school day. While some off-site excursions will be planned and communicated in advance, this won’t always be the case for local off-site learning. As such, any need to drop off or pick up a student after 8:45 a.m. and before 3:35 p.m. will need to take into account where the student and their classmates are located. Communication between the student, parent, and teacher is needed to support this. School Bus KCS Senior School has a dedicated bus that provides a fee-based shuttle service between the Junior and Senior School before and after school, with a stop near Islington Subway Station. It also plays an important role supporting our place-based learning program. Parents and students can learn more in the Parent Portal and can contact our Office Manager and Registrar with further questions. School Closures KCS will attempt to remain open during all but the most severe weather. If the decision is made to close the school for the safety of students, faculty, and staff, a message will be posted on the school website, social media accounts, and as the main message on the school phone line. Allergy-Aware School The KCS Senior School is an allergy-aware school. As such, potential allergens are not banned but the whole community is taught how to be responsible and support the safety of anyone at the school (student, staff, or visitor) who has the potential for an anaphylactic reaction to an allergen.

Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Adults working with children and youth under 18 require a Vulnerable Sector Screening under certain conditions. Any adults requiring a VSS will be notified by the school. KCS will support and cover the fees for this process. For more information, contact Nichola Taiwo, Senior School Registrar and Office Manager (ntaiwo@kcs.on.ca).

The KCS Senior School Family Handbook can be found in the Parent Portal on our website.