Welcome to Moscrop Secondary School! We are happy that you are joining our school community and we look forward to working with you to help you achieve success.
As a student at Moscrop, you will be part of a culture where everyone does their best work. Our school depends on you to continue our tradition of respecting ourselves and others, respecting learning and respecting the environment. At Moscrop we model ROAR – Respect, Ownership, Attitude, Responsibility.
The information below is provided to help you get a good start to the school year.
Regular classes begin Wednesday September 4
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Opening Day: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Place: Large Gym (to start) |
- On September 3, please go to the large gym for your opening assembly.
- After the assembly you will be greeted by your mentor who will escort you to your Period 1 classroom to receive your schedule of classes and other important information. Your student will be given an opportunity to tour the school.
Student Timetables
- Students schedules will be available through MyEd on Tuesday, September 3 at 9am. Please double check your schedule on the morning of Wednesday September 4, 2024.
- Course change requests can be made from Sept. 3 1:00pm through Sept. 9 at 3:30pm using the online form HERE
Lockers
- Students can sign up online for a locker on Tuesday Sept. 3rd. A combination lock is assigned for your locker. Please do not switch locks.
- Grade 8 students will have to share a locker. It is recommended that if you want to sign up for a locker with a friend, ensure you both sign up at the same time to improve your chances of getting the same locker.
- Locker information will be sent home in a separate email and can be found on the school website HERE
Fees
- All fees paid through School Cash Online schoolcashonline.com
Microsoft365 Email Accounts & MyEducation
- All students have an Microsoft365 email account that can be accessed through the school website. Students MUST log in to MyEducation and access their class schedule prior to coming to school on Tuesday, September 3rd. Please be aware that the parent view does NOT provide complete information on your child’s timetable, so it is essential that your child log into their own account to access this information. Please see the school website for information about MyEducation HERE and the District website for support with Microsoft365 HERE
Calendar/School Schedule
- FLEX (Flexible Student Support Time)
- Personalized non-enrolling instructional time to support student choice and agency
- Opportunity for group work/collaboration with peers
- Students should connect with teachers for support and/or enrichment
- Focused on learning and supporting students
- Please find the school calendar on the Moscrop website HERE.
- Please review a copy of the student handbook HERE
Counsellors:
- Students are assigned a counsellor based on their last name.
Mr. Steko, last names: A-G
Ms. Vancic, last names: H-L
Mr. Tyfting, last names: M-S
Ms. Niccoli-Harris, last names: T-Z
Important Dates:
Thursday Sept. 12 – Photo Day (Retakes on Thursday Oct. 24)
Thursday Sept. 19 – Meet the Teacher Night
Friday Sept. 20 – Pro-D Day (School Closed)
Thursday Sept. 26 – Terry Fox Run
Friday Sept. 27 – Truth and Reconciliation Assemblies & Orange Shirt Day
Monday Sept. 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (School Closed)
Updated Restrictions for Cell Phones and Digital Devices
As per the requirement to all school districts in BC issued by the Ministry of Education and Childcare, restrictions to students’ use of digital devices, including cell phones, are being added to the Code of Conduct for the Burnaby School District.
At secondary schools, personal digital devices will be safely stored, on silent mode, and out of sight during instructional time.
At all grade levels, exceptions to restrictions apply when the classroom teacher gives permission to use personal digital devices for learning accessibility and/or medical purposes under school staff supervision.
At all grade levels, expectations for conduct and use of technology as outlined in the District Technologies & Information Systems Student Acceptable Use Agreement also apply.
For further information please see school district website HERE
If your plans have changed and you will not be attending Moscrop in September, please call the school office at 604-296-6895, press 3.
We look forward to meeting you at 10:00 a.m. on September 3 in the large gymnasium!