Work Day
FAQ's:
What is the purpose of Work Day?: It is our only fundraiser for the school's Renaissance budget. Renaissance funds all the prizes, fun days, pizza parties etc. our school has. Plus Renaissance now boosts our student support program. If a student does not participate in Work Day they are excluded from the rewards of Renaissance. Fall 2023 we also started to use Work Day to fund our Student Support Program - this allows students at away tournaments to access food, also supports students to help pay for field trips etc. $10 from every work day fee goes towards the Student Support Program.
Student is not handing in a Work Day Form: the student is required to come to school because it is a regular school day. The Work Day Form is to excuse all students who have a Work Day placement and so we and the parent know where the student is for the day.
No Form handed in & student didn't come to school: Student will be marked as absent, the Work Day Form is to excuse all students who have a Work Day placement and so the school and their parents know where the student is for the day.
Form has been handed in with parent signature: Student is excused from school for the day and we know where the student is. $60 is expected to be paid shortly after Work Day. After payment is received the student will be included in all Renaissance rewards until (whichever is next) the Spring Work Day or end of school year.
Payment not received: EHS hasn't received $60 from employer on the students' form. Student will be excluded in rewards of Renaissance until the $60 is paid. It is the Students' responsibility to remind employer if necessary.
Does Work Day count as a Day 1 or 2?: Yes. If Work Day falls on a Day 1, the following day will be a Day 2.
Who can be apart of Renaissance? All students are welcome to join the Renaissance Team! We have a Renaissance team made of students and a teacher advisor: they plan fun days and activities for the school to participate in, along with the prizes that go with such activities. Renaissance funds go directly back to the students.
Where are students supposed to find work? Our students find work within the community: at local businesses, with family, neighbours, parent's workplaces, at home etc.. Parents get final approval where their child works with their signature on the work day form.
How often are work days? We have 2 work days each school year (fall and spring). Many times students find work completing fall yard clean-up or spring cleaning.
Work Day is (for most students) the first chance for them to gain experience and learn different skills. Some students use this as a chance to see different industries and it's almost a job shadow experience. The employer and student/parent can discuss what types of tasks the student will be expected to complete. The employer should meet the student when signing the form so they can give age appropriate tasks.