Examinations 16 TABLE OF Major Assessments 16 The West Island College Diploma 16 CONTENTS The WIC Bilingual Diploma 17 The WIC Diploma with Distinction 17
The WIC Diploma with Great Distinction 17
Graduation Awards 17
Business Institute Certificate 17
Engineering Institute Certificate 17
Health Sciences Institute Certificate 17
Liberal Arts Institute Certificate 17
Discover WIC Fine Arts Institute Certificate 17
Head of School Welcome 9 Athletics and Kinesiology Certificate 17
School Governance 9 International Languages & Culture Institute Certificate 17
2020-2021 Board of Directors 9 International Studies Certificate 17
Senior Administration 9 Student Success Centre 18
Faculty 10 Counselling 19
Our Manifesto 10 Exam Accomodation Policy 19
Motto 10 Post-Secondary Advising 20
A Brief History of the College 11 Teacher Advisor (TA) Program 20
CAIS (Canadian Accredited Student Recognition and Awards 20 Independent Schools) 11 Undergraduate and Semester Awards 20
COVID-19 Return to School Plan 11 Special Awards 20 Academic Programs Institute Programs
Core Program Grades 7-9 13 Focus Friday 24
Complementary Courses 13 The Business Institute 25
Senior High School Program of Study: The Engineering Institute 27 A Post-Secondary Preparatory and Experiential Curriculum 14 Fine Arts Institute 29
Advanced Placement 15 The Health Sciences Institute 31
Independent Studies 15 International Languages & Culture Institute 34
Assessment and Evaluation 15 The Liberal Arts Institute 38
Course Outlines 15 Certificate of Athletics and Kinesiology 40
Granting Credits 15 Certificate of International Languages 40 Assignments 16 Student Life
Cumulative Grading 16 Morning Assembly 42
West Island College Family Handbook 2020-2021 2 The House System 42 Academic Information 54 Outdoor Education 42 Online Services
Experiential Education and Field Trips 42 Online Services 56
International Studies 42 myBlueprint 57
Commencement Ceremony 43 Information Technology 57
Student Life and the Co-Curricular Program 43 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 57
Student Leadership 43 Acceptable User Policy 57
WICAA 44 Student Social Media Policy 58 Interscholastic Sports 44 Parent Information Coaching Philosophy 45 Methods of Communication 61 School Ties 45 Campus Connect 61
Expectations for Students 45 PowerSchool 61
The Spirit of Discipline 46 Transportation Service 61
Progressive Discipline 46 The WIC Parent Guild 62 West Island College Anaphylaxis Policy 62 Mean Behaviour 46 West Island College Concussion Policy 62 Bullying 47 School Closure 62 Harassment 47 On and Off-Site Activities 62 Dress Code Infractions 47 Student and Parents’ Rights and Responsibilities 62 Academic Honesty Policy 48
Frequently Asked Questions 64 Consequences for Academic Dishonesty 49 Food Service 66 Attendance 49 Community & Philanthropy Informing the School 49 (Advancement/Alumni) 66
Exam Attendance 49 2020-2021 Timetable and Bell Schedule 68 Student Code of Conduct 50 2020-2021 Calendar-at-a-Glance 69 Standards of Behaviour 51
Uniform 52
Formal Uniform 52
Summer Uniform 52
Physical Education Uniform 52
Non-Uniform Days 53
Junior & Senior School Schedules 53
Absences & Appointments 53
Cellphones 54
Vehicle Use & On-Campus Parking 54
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West Island College Family Handbook 2020-2021 8 Head of School Welcome School Governance Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year. It is with West Island College is operated by The West Island a certain amount of trepidation that we move into College Society of Alberta, which in turn is governed by this school year. The College has made numerous a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors focus on preparations to get us ready to receive students in the long term