Examinations 16 TABLE OF Major Assessments 16 The 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