The Sir James Whitney Residential Program is operated to
provide a comfortable, enjoyable, homelike environment that encourages students
to develop personal and interpersonal skills in a positive way that allows for
easy, open communication with deaf and hearing role models.
Students can develop these individual and group skills through
participation in programs provided, discussion groups with peers and/or
counsellors, by observation, and by personal participation in their own growth
and development.
The Residence environment strives to encourage independent
thinking skills and a positive attitude towards oneself, peers, and staff.
The Residence is staffed with experienced deaf and hearing
role models who are available to the students for individual counselling or
discussion groups. The staff is responsible for adhering to school and residence
policies and procedures; for developing and supervising programs; for
maintaining the safety and security of each student; and for assisting the
students to accept responsibility for their behaviour.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Ministry of Education and Training requires that each
school in the Province have a Code of Behaviour. Our Student Rights and
Responsibilities statement fulfils the requirements for such a code of
behaviour.
Student Rights
All students have the following rights:
1) the right to an education
2) the right to an individual program plan for the purpose
of residential and education programming
3) the right to clear communication
4) the right to reasonable privacy
5) the right to healthy, clean, safe learning and living
environments
6) the right to participate in a variety of experiences and
extra-curricular activities in the school and residence
7) the right to be free from discrimination and harassment
Students 18 years of age and older have the following
rights:
1) the right to decide who may and may not receive
information regarding their school/residence performance
2) the right to sign on their own behalf any and all
school/residence documents; i.e.,
- consent forms
- admission forms
- I.P.P.
3) the right to decide and arrange when alternative
transportation will be taken to and from school
4) the right to be accountable for their own attendance at
school and within the residential program
5) the right to decide who may be involved in meetings
related to their participation at school and in the residential program
Student Responsibilities
1) respect the rights of other students
2) respect all school and residential staff
3) respect the school and residence and their rules
4) respect school and residence property and equipment
5) take an active role in school and residential programs
6) maintain regular attendance and punctuality
7) present as a positive role model for other students
8) behave in a manner consistent with school and residence
and community expectations
Students will receive orientation to the Residence. They will be
informed of their rights and responsibilities and the procedures for expressing
concerns or complaints while in Residence.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
1) provide personal hygiene supplies
2) provide clothing and personal items
3) inform Residence of any changes such as address,
telephone, medication, or any other pertinent information
4) notify the bus company of any changes to their child's
transportation needs, and inform the Residence of these changes
5) monitor their child's account and instructions of how it
is to be used
6) participate in the development and maintenance of their
son's/daughter's individual program plan
7) participate in the exchange of information about their
son/daughter with Residential staff
8) arrange transportation home for their child should he/she
become ill
This Agreement for Provision of Service shall include:
1) the consent and authorization for the residence to
a) develop and implement an individual program plan and
provide care for the student
b) obtain emergency medical treatment for the student
c) obtain from the person named in consent, any
additional records, reports, and information concerning the student
2) financial agreements with the parents for the student's
personal and program needs
3) provision for a review of the agreement at the request of
the student, the parent, or the Residence.
If you would like more information please contact the Residence Manager Gerard
Kennedy at 1(613)967-2823 Ext.405 TTY only . If you do not have a TTY, please
write the above number down and call the Bell Relay Service at 1-800-855-0511 and an operator will assist your call or e-mail gerard.kennedy@edu.gov.on.ca
