School Handbook

SCHOOL INFORMATION

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STRUCTURE OF THE SCHOOL DAY

School Day         6 day cycle  

Shortened Day   (Staff meetings, etc.)

CET Day            (Homeroom meetings, etc.)  

ENTRANCE SCHEDULE

The main entrance will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Career Edge Teams (CET)

Each student at WPC will meet in a CET approximately once a month to participate in employability and career activities designed to provide a better awareness of life after high school. CET topics will include team-building, communication styles, résumé-writing, interview strategies, scholarship exploration, graduation requirements, and transferable skill development. Each CET will move through Grade 9-12 with the same WPC teacher. Both students and teachers will help to shape and develop the CET agendas and activities.

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SPECIFIC RULES AND POLICIES

ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND REPORTING

To support student learning and encourage ongoing communication between families and the school, Windsor Park Collegiate will be implementing the Louis Riel School Division AER Assessment Policy over the next two years. AER consists of Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting. Ongoing assessment and evaluation happen on a daily basis, while reporting will continue to happen 4 four times a year; November, January, April and June.

The November and April reports are intended to promote communication between the home and the school, followed by Student Progress Conferences. (Parent Teacher Interviews)

The report cards will be a two part report. The first part of the new report informs parents about their child’s social development, work habits, time management skills and attendance profile. It uses a two point scale: M meaning “meeting expectations” and D meaning “developing expectations”. This first part is separate from the students’ academic achievement.

The second part of the report, teachers will provide comments and a mark outlining a student’s academic progress and achievement to date.

Students and Parents/Guardians should always check each individual teacher’s course outline for details about course work and assessment practices. If you have any questions, please contact the individual teacher in regards to assessment and reporting.

EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS

Reporting of student progress has taken four basic forms:

1. Office report to parents and students, November, January, April and June.
2. Continuous reporting to parents in special cases via letter, telephone, interview.
3. Student conferences with staff.
4. An interim report in the first week of October and March for students who are not experiencing success.

Course Changes and Drops

Students who wish or require a course change were to arrange for a meeting after August 24th. Any changes that are a result of an actual timetable conflict, or because of passed or failed courses from Summer School, will NOT be charged an administration fee. Any optional timetable changes that are requested will be subject to a $5.00 Administration fee for each change. Changes will only be made if there is sufficient room in the requested course.
Under normal circumstances, changes will not be allowed after the first two weeks of a semester have elapsed.

Extra Credits

Students who wish to take extra credits are encouraged to do so if space permits, and if the extra credit can be accommodated within the student’s existing timetable. Registration for extra credits will be held early in each semester. A certain amount of space must be left open for new registrations.

TRANSCRIPT OF MARKS

Students may obtain a transcript of their marks from the General Office. The student should complete a request for transcript form in the office and the transcript will be prepared. It will take a minimum of two (2) days to prepare. The cost of the transcript is five dollars ($5.00) per copy.
NOTE: Graduating Grade 12 students will receive their first transcript free of charge.

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SCHOOL SERVICES AND FACILITIES 

Office Hours

8:15 -4:15 p.m. – MONDAY through FRIDAY

Cafeteria

Used as a lunchroom from 12:12 p.m. to 1:07 p.m. each day. Drinks and other refreshments may be purchased.

Cafeteria Regulations

  A. General Regulations

1. Students will be allowed to use the cafeteria as a lounge during the school day.
2. No food or drink is to be removed from the cafeteria unless approved by Administration.
3. The cafeteria personnel will control the playing and volume of music in the cafeteria.
4. Behavior in the cafeteria must be in keeping with accepted restaurant standards: Food and drink will only be consumed by students seated at tables. Garbage and dirty dishes, etc., must be placed in the receptacles provided.
5. Cafeteria staff and supervisors are to be obeyed at all times.

B. Lunch Regulations

1. Students will be allowed to bring bag lunches into the cafeteria and use it as a lunchroom.
2. Students are asked not to eat lunch in hallways or stairwells.
3. We ask all students to take care of the cafeteria by keeping it clean. Please place recyclables in recycling bins and all garbage in garbage bins.
4. Furniture must not be moved in the cafeteria.
5. If conditions become too crowded at noon hour, attendance will be restricted based on distance to school.
6. The two large washrooms by the staff room are available at noon for students staying for lunch.
   
   We trust all students will use the cafeteria in a mature manner.

Car Parking

Divisional Policy: All staff employed in a school and any students attending a school must pay a parking fee if they wish to use the parking facilities available. Since parking facilities are limited, they will be sold on a "first come, first served" basis.
Procedures: Apply for a parking stall in the Main Office. The WEST lot will be assigned to the staff first. Students may park on the east side of the school beside the tennis courts, but not next to the school.
Penalty: All unauthorized vehicles will be towed. Any vehicle parked in an unauthorized area will also be towed. Cars may be claimed from Hi-Way Towing - Phone No. 237-4838.

Electronic Equipment

Electronic equipment, such as walkmans, radios, pagers, cellular phones, etc., must be turned off and out of sight during class time.

Fire Drill

Fire drills are required practice. When the fire bell rings, please move swiftly and quietly out of the building via the route outlined by your teacher. For efficiency, the first person through an exit door should hold the door open until everyone exits.

High School Student Photo I.D.

The High School Photo I.D. will also serve as a Transit Pass Permit for any high school students up to 21 years of age to qualify for reduced transit fees. All students will therefore be required to take a school picture. This will be provided at no cost. Only those students who wish to purchase a photo pack will be required to pay at the time photos are taken.

Library Facilities

Students at Windsor Park Collegiate have access to a centralized library facility. Due to the limited availability of research and resource volumes, students are asked to be punctual in returning all loaned materials on time. Daily fines will be assessed for material/books not returned by the due date. Students will be assessed full replacement costs for any lost or damaged library materials. Library hours are from 8:25 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including the lunch hour. Computer and Internet access is available during those hours.

Lockers

Lockers are assigned to students at the beginning of the school year. Some students may be required to share a locker.
The school does not assume responsibility for the loss or damage to items left in lockers. Students are responsible for the purchase of their own lock. All assigned lockers must have locks. Students are not permitted to transfer from the assigned locker without authorization from the school secretary.
It is important to note that lockers are the property of the Louis Riel School Division. At times, with students present, it may be necessary for school administration to examine the contents of locker(s).

Personal Belongings

The school is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Do not leave valuable belongings in the school. Please mark all of your belongings (pencils, cases, gym clothing, books, etc.) with your name and CET Teacher’s name.

Avoid leaving valuables or money in the change rooms.

Student Council Office

Located near Exit 1, members of your executive are always ready to serve you in any way possible.
Student Services
The Student Services Department is located in the Library.
The Staff are ready to assist students on an individual and group basis. As well, further professional help is provided through Child Guidance Clinic. These services are yours to use for educational, vocational and personal guidance.

Summer School

Summer school for students in Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 who fail a course is offered in Louis Riel School Division. Before attending summer school students must obtain permission from the Principal of Windsor Park Collegiate. Costs for Summer School are the student's parents' responsibility. The Student Services Dept. will have information on the current year’s Summer School.

Telephone

The school switchboard does not accept personal messages for students unless they are emergencies. A pay phone is located in the school for student use. In cases of emergency, the phone in the office is available for student use.
Use of Bulletin Board
Any student or organization wishing to advertise on any bulletin board must receive clearance by the Administration.

Smoking

Although already covered in the Code of Conduct, what is considered as school grounds needs to be clarified. The school grounds include joint property used by the school; that is the soccer field, baseball diamonds and tennis court areas. The map below defines the smoke free areas.

Cottonwood Road

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AWARDS

Honours:

The purpose is to give recognition for excellence in academics. All Windsor Park Collegiate students are eligible for this award. In order to receive an Honours Certificate, a student must obtain a mark of 80% or greater in a course.

Honour Roll:

To be included on the Honour Roll, a student must meet the following criteria:

• An average for all courses of at least 80%
• No course mark is lower than 70% 
• Students must be enrolled in 3 courses per semester.

Awards of Distinction:

Awards of Distinction honours the students who have shown by words or actions the qualities and characteristics of the exemplary Windsor Park Collegiate student.
Criteria include:

• Participates in school and/or community service (activities)
• Shows a positive attitude towards classmates, school, community 
• Inspires school spirit
• Demonstrates substantial academic effort (average of at least 70%).
• All Grade 9 to Grade 12 students are eligible.

Awards for Graduation Students:

Several awards are presented by the school division, universities and colleges, community organizations and the school. The number and amount of the awards can vary from year to year. All graduating students are eligible for these awards. Please see staff in Student Services for criteria and information.

Athletic Awards:

Each year outstanding contributions and participation in athletics are honoured at the Athletic Banquet held in June. All Grade 9 to Grade 12 students are eligible.