Welcome to the start of another new school year.  We hope that everyone in our school community had a great summer.  

Teachers and support staff are very excited to welcome everyone back to school, and are ready to teach and support our students. Our school communication plan highlights the procedures we have in place to support all Horton learners.  Please take some time to review our school communication plan and reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 
School Communication Plan 

September Open House
Our September parent “Open House” is scheduled for the evening of Thursday September 28, more details will be released in an alert the week before the event.  This year Horton will use a new format to introduce staff and many school programs. 

6:15-7:00

• School ADMIN will meet parents in the Horton Performance Center

7:00-8:15 Open house format

• Teachers will set up desks throughout the main lobby of the school for parents to meet.  
• Various information tables will be available for parents; school advisory council, athletes, safe grad, IB, O2, clubs and activities, etc. 
• Students Council will help as guides 

September Calendar:
Sept 6 – First day for Students
Sept 28 – Parent Open House
Sept 29 – Regional In-service – No School
Oct 2 – Truth and Reconciliation Day 

Popular questions at the start of the school year 

• Supply lists – Horton does not have a supply list for any classes.  Students are asked to come to class with binders, paper, pens, and pencils.  
• Student fee at Horton is $25.00.  In a few days, Horton will send a separate alert regarding using schoolcashonline to send the $25.00 directly to our school.  The fee is also payable by cash or cheque to the homeroom teacher during the first few days of school.  
• School Buses – Please review the attached message regarding the Bus Planner / Routes sent to families in August by AVRCE . It is essential that you access this information before the first day of school to get bus pick up time(s) and location.
  AVRCE Bus Planner information

Nut Free Environment:
A friendly reminder that Horton must maintain a nut free environment, in order to keep students safe while at school.  Please review the attached poster that is displayed throughout our school.
Allergy Aware School Poster 

Scent Free Environment:
Due to the health concerns arising from exposure to scented products, Horton High School requires a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors.  The use of scented products will not be allowed within the building at any time.
Scent Free Alert

Parking Lot:
Please use the student drop-off zone listed in the diagram.  This diagram will show that cars should not entire the crosswalk area to drop off or pick up students.  When picking up students, please find a parking location and have the student come to you.
Horton Parking lot directions

Cell Phones:
All students will be asked to keep cell phones in their bookbags and out of sight when in Horton classrooms.  This will be reviewed in detail during our student assemblies on Day 1.

Horton wishes everyone a great start to their school year.  As the school year progresses, we aim to keep our families as informed as possible but never hesitate to reach out with any concerns. 

I encourage all community members to promote these Expectations for Success:
To be respectful of others.
To use appropriate language.
To attend all classes and to be on time.
To put forth your best effort in class
To have a positive attitude.

Take Care

Horton administration