Returning Student Registration Form
The Returning Student Registration Form (formerly Demographic Updates Form) is available to families from September 9 to October 5. This form is accessed via the Parent Portal and is an opportunity each year to review and update student information and also includes our yearly permissions and consents.

September 21st, 2026

CHDHS Expectations Matrix

Cole Harbour District High School 

Student Expectations 

 

 

Respect

Responsibility

Safety

Classroom

  • Listen actively to peers and teachers

  • Use appropriate language

  • Arrive on time with materials

  • Stay engaged and complete tasks to the best of your ability

  • Follow classroom procedures

  • Use equipment appropriately

Hallways

  • Use quiet, respectful voices

  • Be considerate of others' space

  • Be on time for class

  • Keep the flow of traffic moving

  • Walk

  • Keep personal items out of the hallway

  • Keep hands to yourself

Cafetorium

  • Clean up after yourself

  • Use respectful language and tone

  • Manage time wisely

  • Dispose of trash properly

  • Walk 

  • Report spills or unsafe behaviour

  • Enjoy your food by eating it and dispose of trash properly

Library

  • Maintain a quiet environment

  • Respect property and others’ space

  • Use time productively

  • Return books on time

  • Use chromebooks and computers for classwork

  • Use chairs, outlets, and tech appropriately

  • Keep pathways clear

Gym

  • Encourage others

  • Follow game rules and teacher instructions

  • Participate fully to the best of your ability

  • Only students scheduled in the gym will be present during instructional time.

  • Wear appropriate clothes so that it’s easy to exercise

  • Use equipment safely

  • Be aware of surroundings during activity 

Stairwells

  • Be patient and courteous to others

  • Move directly to destination

  • Keep to the right

  • Hold rails if needed

  • Avoid stopping or blocking the stairwell to keep the flow of movement

  • Walk when going up or down steps

Washrooms

  • Follow proper bathroom procedures to maintain space and proper hygiene

  • Respect the space and materials provided for all

  • Use the washroom on your floor

  • Use your time in the washroom to use the washroom only

  • Remember to flush 

  • Wash your hands

  • Report vandalism

  • Allow others to enter and exit freely

  • Keep the air clean from fragrances, scents and vapors

Bus

  • Respect the driver

  • Use appropriate language

  • Respect your peers and their personal space

  • Stay in your seat

  • Keep volume of voice at a level that does not distract the driver

  • Keep the air clean of fragrances, scents, and vapors

  • Stay inside the bus at all times

  • Keep others safe by keeping your body and belongings in your seat 

All Areas

  • Respect others

  • Use appropriate language

  • Respect all school property

  • Use appropriate volume for the area (no yelling)

  • Know the expectations

  • Avoid getting involved in others’ business

  • Avoid using social media during instructional time

  • Listen to reasonable requests from all adult staff in the building

  • Keep the air clean from fragrances, scents, and vapors

  • Be mindful of other’s personal space

  • Walk to and from locations

 Digital    Spaces

  • Use technology for learning, growth, and staying focused on your school work

  • Message and comment in ways that are kind, helpful, and appropriate

  • Avoid distractions like games, videos, or messaging

  • No cell phones during class time

  • Return school devices properly

  • Only access your own accounts 

  • Always log out of your digital device

  • Protect passwords and personal information