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Family Handbook 2015 – 2016 Upper Canada College Recognizes © 2015 Upper Canada College the Importance of Environmental All Rights Reserved Upper School Family Handbook 2015 – 2016 Upper Canada College recognizes © 2015 Upper Canada College the importance of environmental All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be sustainability and is committed to reproduced, stored in any database and/or retrieval system, st becoming a Green School for the 21 or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, century—a model school that operates in mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without harmony with the natural environment. the prior written permission of the publisher. SECTION MIssION STATEMENT To ignite boys’ curiosity, imagination and passion. To support diligence, innovation and excellence. To encourage compassion and integrity. To inspire them to make a difference. We believe in boys. UPPER CANADA COLLEGE UPPER SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2015–2016 i Table of Contents SECTION TOC Section 1: Introduction Academic Performance and Monitoring . 50 A Message from the Principal . 1 • Levels of Academic Support . 50 • Teacher Grade Level Meetings . 52 Section 2: Our Values • Academic Status – Signaling That a Boy is in Difficulty . 52 Our Shared Ideals . 5 • Amendment to Program . 53 Core Standards . 6 UCC Career Studies Program (GLC20) . 54 IB Learner Profile . 9 Use of Mobile Electronic Devices . 54 Use of Computer Technology . 55 Section 3: Curricular Program Norval Outdoor School . 63 Academic Program Overview . 11 Wernham West Centre for Learning . 66 Intermediate Division . 11 Senior Division . 12 Section 4: Co-curricular Program The International Baccalaureate . 13 Arts . 75 The Ontario Secondary School Diploma . 15 • Music . 75 Academic Policies and Procedures . 17 • Film . 77 Examinations . 20 • Theatre . 78 Upper School Policy on Late Summative Assessment . 22 • Student Publications . 78 Code of Academic Honesty . 23 Athletics . 79 Textbook Purchasing . 30 • Athletics Program (Rep teams, house sports, intramurals) . 80 Evaluation and Reporting Student Achievement . 30 • Sportsmanship in Athletics . 81 Upper Canada College Assessment Policy . 32 • Hazing and Initiations Policy . 82 Evaluation Standards – Intermediate Division . 36 Service . 84 Evaluation Standards – Senior Division . 37 • Service at the Upper School . 84 IB Cumulative Evaluation . 40 • International Service Trips . 85 Awarding the IB Diploma . 40 • Service and the IB Diploma . 85 The Bilingual Diploma . 41 • Horizons . 86 Promotion Policies . 41 Clubs . 88 Academic Counselling and Support . 44 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award . 89 The Form and House Advising Systems . 45 Green School Initiative . 89 The Learning Commons . 45 • University Counselling Office . 45 Section 5: Student Services and Advising • The Academic Office . 46 The House System . 91 • Wernham West Centre for Learning . 47 Advising . 91 • Macintosh Library . 48 House Meetings . 92 (table of contents continued) ii UPPER CANADA COLLEGE UPPER SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2015–2016 SECTION TOC Mentoring . 92 Concussion Protocol . 119 Prefects Cup . 93 Emergency Procedures . 123 House Advisers . 93 Field Trips . .123 Student Leadership . 95 Food Services . 124 Health Centre . 96 Identicard . .125 School Counsellor. 97 Locker Assignments . 125 Sports Injury Clinic. 98 The Used Blues Shop (TUBS) . .126 • Lost and Found . .126 Section 6: Communication • Donations/Consignment . 127 Year 1 Form Adviser . 99 • New and Used Uniform Sale . 127 House Adviser . 100 Telephone Messages to Students . 128 Upper School Online Calendar . 100 The Upper School Blues Shop . 128 Intermediate and Senior Division Heads Up . 100 Re-registration and Financial Assistance . 129 Email (Faculty/Staff) . .101 Health Insurance Coverage . .129 Email (Parent) . 101 Student Parking as a Green School . 130 Parent Information Events . .101 Car Pooling and Alternative Modes of Parents’ Organization Information Evenings . 102 Transportation . .131 Parent-Teacher Interviews . 102 Vehicle Access to UCC . 131 Student Publications . .103 Special Parking Consideration . 132 UCC Communications . 103 Dress Code . 132 UCC Website and Bluenet . 104 Team Uniform Rental Program . 136 Photography Policy . .104 Privacy Policy . .105 Section 8: Student Conduct School Directory . 106 Alcohol and Controlled Drugs and Substances . .137 Alcohol and Drug Policy Statement . .137 Section 7: School Routines Disciplinary Response . 138 Monday to Friday, in Term . 109 Policy Regarding Students Having Prescription Weekends and School Holidays, in Term . 109 Medication . .141 Long Holidays . 109 College Neighbourhood Rule . 143 Daily Schedules . .110 Determining Disciplinary Responses . 143 Weekly Schedule . 111 A Gradation of Disciplinary Responses . 144 Access to Upper School Facilities . 112 Dignity, Well-Being and Safety . .150 Safe Arrival . 112 Personal Appearance and Hygiene . 153 Attendance Policy and Procedures . 112 Theft . .154 Absences From School . 117 Extended Absences . 118 (table of contents continued) UPPER CANADA COLLEGE UPPER SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2015–2016 iii SECTION TOC Section 9: School Organization Section 10: Residential Life Board of Governors . 155 Residence Personnel . .173 Principal’s Office . 155 Boarding Contact Numbers . .174 Director of Community Relations . .155 The Five Essential Agreements for Residential Upper School Administration . 156 Students. .175 • UCC Program Team . 156 Expectations . .175 • Upper School Administration Committee . 156 Communication . .176 • The Academic Policy Advisory Committee . 157 Support Services for Boarding Students . 177 • The Academic Administration Committee . 157 Common Facilities in Boarding Houses . 185 • Preparatory School, Prep Office . 158 Dress for School and Boarding . 185 • Facilities and the Centre for Environment and Room Decoration, Furnishings and Sustainability . 158 Appliances . .187 • Finance Office . 158 Security, Health and Safety . .188 • Human Resources . .158 Care and Maintenance of Rooms and Common Areas . 191 • Office of Admission . 159 Access to Main Building after Regular Advancement at UCC . .159 School Hours . .192 • UCC Association . 160 Daily Schedule and Student Responsibility . 193 • Common Ties Mentorship Program . 161 Leave Policy for Boarding Students . .197 • The Foundations . 162 Disciplinary Action . .199 • UCC Association Events . .163 Additional Information . 202 Upper Canada College Archives . 164 UCC Parents’ Organization . 165 Campus Map . inside back cover UCC Arts Booster Club (ABC) . 167 UCC Blues Booster Club (BBC) . 170 iv UPPER CANADA COLLEGE UPPER SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2015–2016 Section 1: Introduction SECTION 1 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear parents: IN tro It’s my honour to welcome new and returning families to the Upper School at UCC for DU the 2015–2016 academic year. Students are changed as they encounter new learning CTIO experiences, find their passions in some aspect of the Upper School program and deepen N their connections to their friends. This handbook is meant to be a useful resource to students’ families as they guide their sons through this time of rapid change and growth. The Upper School is an exciting place to be, but life there can be challenging at times. Our expectations are balanced by our supports and are in place for two reasons. First, almost without exception, UCC graduates report that they’re well-prepared for their lives beyond UCC. Their ability to dig for information, interpret it and communicate their understanding in a well-organized and meaningful way has been well honed at UCC. Secondly, collaborative efforts among peers and between teacher and student in demanding circumstances develop a determination and a shared bond that can last a lifetime. Learning can be a source of tremendous satisfaction and pride. But it’s not always easy, and mistakes are part of the learning experience. They build resilience and confidence that will enable students to make a difference and empower them going forward. What can parents do to support their sons and build a healthy link with the school? Be Knowledgeable A positive partnership is built when you and your son understand the Upper School program and when we understand your son. New research, constructive input from the whole community and our shared experiences continue to push us to review our practices on an ongoing basis. To understand these changes and how they’ll impact you and your son, I invite you to become as knowledgeable as possible about the Upper School. I know that, as supportive parents, you’ll share the responsibility of guiding him forward to be his best self. Help Your Son Meet The Challenges As students mature throughout their Upper School years, we expect them to move toward UPPER CANADA COLLEGE UPPER SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2015–2016 1 SECTION 1 a lead role in self-advocacy. It’s their turn to question misunderstanding or a lack of clarity, as they’ll soon assume this responsibility on a more exclusive basis. Listen to your son with care and without judgment, but let him wrestle with adversity. Step in only to guide him in his next steps. In this way he’ll develop strategies to be resourceful and resilient. James Joyce wrote: “Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” As long as we focus on the lesson learned and know where to find support when we need it, we can keep these portals open. Help Your Son Own His Learning If your son truly needs your advocacy, please work through your form/house adviser, subject teacher, director or coach; he or she is ideally situated to answer your questions. If the answer isn’t immediately available, she or he will guide you to the
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