Week old article but a very common problem in Ottawa
Excused absences do not count against final grades, but provincial policy doesn’t provide any support for extra curricular (Rep.) student athletes on teams outside of School teams (basketball, hockey, volleyball, baseball etc…).
Sign my petition to support definitive policy that supports Excused absences for student athletes on recognized Rep Teams.
Getting into schools is tough enough without penalizing elite athletes for pursuing their passions.
Current policy allows a half day in any given week for private music lessons, but doesn’t allow for sports participation as a valid reason for absence.
Have there been any more sightings of the suspect who allegedly killed his parents in Port Credit? Last news was he was spotted on foot in the High Park area.