Subject Teacher Absence

On the LPS application form, subject teachers can indicate whether or not they wish their LPS student to prefect their class in their absence. The list below represents some areas that should be discussed prior to an LPS student acting as prefect. The LPS student will submit this completed form to their LPS teacher in classes where they will be acting as a prefect in the subject teacher's absence.

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Discussion Items ( Check items as they are discussed and understood)

Is everything planned out for the period?

What should the LPS student do if someone acts up?

How long do the students get to go to the washroom?

What does the LPS student do if a student does not return to the classroom?

When the students have completed their work, do they have anything else to do?

Which students tend to act up in the class? What strategies work to return them to task?

Is there a seating plan?

Will the attendance be with the package of work?

Are students allowed to play games when the activity/ lesson is completed?

Do you have your LPS student's email address and can the LPS student respond back to you?

Does the LPS student know where the fire exists are and what procedures to follow in the event of a fire or fire drill?

Remember that LPS students should not confiscate items from students. If items or behavior with items is inappropriate or represents a threat to other students, the vice principal should be contacted in either a covert or overt manner.
Remind LPS students that in an emergency situation a responsible student should be sent immediately to notify the office. In safe circumstances the LPS student can stay to assist and monitor the situation. LPS students should not attempt untrained assistance that may cause harm to themselves or other students.