Self-Assessment of the Core Competencies

Student Self Assessment

Self-Assessment of the Core Competencies

Communicating Student Learning: Reporting and Attendance (REPORT CARDS)

Handsworth Secondary School Report cards for term three are scheduled to be published to the Portal on Wednesday, June 27th, 2018. (Click on this title for more information on how to access your account.)

Communicating Student Learning: Reporting and Attendance (REPORT CARDS)

Handsworth Secondary School Report cards for term three are scheduled to be published to the Portal on Wednesday, June 27th, 2018.

For parents who do NOT have a MyEd BC Parent Portal Account - You received an email communication regarding the creation of your MyEd BC Parent account in February 2018. Please take time to review the resource material found on our School website and/or the Parent Portal Access Letter

Parent Portal HSS Communication.pdf.

For parents who have an existing MyEd BC Parent Portal Account - Please login and reset your password, as passwords are reset every three months, as per Provincial FOIPPA legislation.

Please see attached letter that was sent home in the November newsletter for further instructions on how to Login to MyEd.

HSS Communication Follow-up Letter from School Admin.pdf

How to use the Parent Portal

How To use the MyEducationBC Parent Portal.pdf

MyEducationBC Parent Portal Tips and Troubleshooting.pdf

Video for MyEducationBC Parent Portal.mov

You will also find helpful resources on the school website Handsworth – Quick Links – Parent Portal Report Cards.

Link to My Ed BC Login

In addition to viewing Report cards, the Parent Portal may be used to view student absences. Please PRINT A COPY of your student's Report card before July 31, 2018. (Report cards will be removed from MyEd after this date.)

Aboriginal Education Report

The 2017/18 Aboriginal Education Report provides a snap shot of the student-centred focus and vision of the North Vancouver School District to authentically embed Aboriginal Ways of Knowing in all areas.

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Enjoy a fun and safe summer break!

School will re-open on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. Details to follow in late August.

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Save Your Lock

Students entering Grades 9 to 12 - save your locks, and record your combination and student number.

Using your combination and student number you will be able to reserve your own locker location in September. (Details will be posted in September 2018.)
Yearbook Pick-Up

Students without any outstanding school fees may pick-up their yearbooks from the Main Office:
Tuesday, July 3 to Friday, July 6 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Outstanding fees are posted on your 'Cash-On Line' account, click on this title to sign into your account.

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Welcome to Handsworth Secondary School

Mission Statement

Handsworth's mission is to maximize the potential of all students' human endeavours intellectual, cultural, social, aesthetic, creative, and physical. We encourage students to understand the relevance of their education within a larger social and global context. We believe in developing self-esteem, emotional well-being, a respect for others, a desire for life-long learning, and a strong career awareness in a climate that promotes responsible learning.

The Handsworth community develops empowered, innovative and compassionate learners who serve and lead with curiosity and integrity.

Quick Links

Royals Lunch Program Munch-A-Lunch

Parent Portal-Report Cards

Pay School Fees Online (Credit Cards now accepted!)

This week at Handsworth & Daily Announcements

HPAC Parent Advisory Council

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News & Announcements

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Aboriginal Education Report 2017/18

June 26, 2018

The North Vancouver School District acknowledges and honours the history and culture of the...

Letter to Handsworth Parents & Guardians: Update Regarding School Evacuation | June 14, 2018

June 14, 2018

Dear Parents/Guardians of Handsworth Secondary, Subject: Update regarding school evacuation Following up to communication...

District Student Leadership Council Forum | May 9, 2018

May 08, 2018

The NVSD District Student Leadership Council (DSLC) Forum is happening this Wednesday, May 9...

Handsworth student wins local writing award

April 23, 2018

This weekend, Handsworth student Ross Manara won the youth division of North Shore Writers' Association...

Letter to Handsworth Families | April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018

Dear Handsworth Families: I wanted to share some information about a rumour that...

Letter to Parents and Guardians: Handsworth Secondary School Capital Project Update

April 10, 2018

April 10, 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff in the Handsworth Family of Schools: Re:...

Handsworth football sells pink beanies

October 31, 2017

The Handsworth Football teams have been raising money to fight breast cancer by...

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District News

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Squamish Nation Youth Celebrate Graduation at Cheakamus Centre

August 08, 2018

Summer school in North Vancouver attracts academic keeners

August 01, 2018

By Jane Seyd, North Shore News
Callum Findlay, 16, Ethan Yuen, 16 and...

Twenty-five years in paradise

July 26, 2018

The glistening waters of the Cheakamus River and lush vegetation of the surrounding old-growth...

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School Calendar

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Handsworth School Office re-opens (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM)

27 Aug 2018

All Day

Handsworth School Office re-opens (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM)

Aug 27, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018

All Day
Labour Day

03 Sep 2018

All Day

Labour Day

Sep 03, 2018

All Day
Schools Open (Partial Day for Students)

04 Sep 2018

All Day

Schools Open (Partial Day for Students)

Sep 04, 2018

All Day
Photo Day - Artona

05 Sep 2018

All Day

Photo Day - Artona

Sep 05, 2018

All Day

Small Gym
Gr 8 Rotation 1 Begins

05 Sep 2018

All Day

Gr 8 Rotation 1 Begins

Sep 05, 2018

All Day
Fall Term Begins

05 Sep 2018

All Day

Fall Term Begins

Sep 05, 2018

All Day
Grade 8 Parent Meeting

10 Sep 2018

5:30 PM- 6:30 PM

Grade 8 Parent Meeting

Sep 10, 2018

05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Small Gym

Grade 8 Parent meeting is followed by the Grade 8 Retreat meeting beginning at 6:30 PM.
Grade 8 Retreat Meeting

10 Sep 2018

6:30 PM- 7:30 PM

Grade 8 Retreat Meeting

Sep 10, 2018

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Small Gym

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District Calendar

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Newcomer elementary students

28 Aug 2018

10:00 AM- 12:30 PM

Newcomer elementary students

Aug 28, 2018

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Queen Mary Elementary, 230 Keith Rd W, North Vancouver

This free program hosted by the North Shore Multicultural Society is for newcomer youth who are starting elementary school in September in the North Vancouver School District. Learn about Canadian culture and the school system, gather resources, and meet friends. Please register in advance: Matty, 604-988-2931, mattyt@nsms.ca

2018 SD44 Back2School.pdf
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Newcomer secondary students

29 Aug 2018

10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Newcomer secondary students

Aug 29, 2018

10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Carson Graham Secondary, 2145 Jones Ave, North Vancouver

This free program hosted by the North Shore Multicultural Society is for newcomer youth who are starting secondary school in September in the North Vancouver School District. Learn about Canadian culture and the school system, gather resources, and meet friends. Please register in advance: Matty, 604-988-2931, mattyt@nsms.ca

2018 SD44 Back2School.pdf
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Labour Day

03 Sep 2018

All Day

Labour Day

Sep 03, 2018

All Day
First Day of School

04 Sep 2018

All Day

First Day of School

Sep 04, 2018

All Day
NVPAC Exec

06 Sep 2018

7:00 PM- 9:00 PM

NVPAC Exec

Sep 06, 2018

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Education Services Centre, 2121 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2K6