School Year Calendar Prep New Boys’ Orientation ....... September 6, 2017 ........................ 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. (Years SK–6) ........................ 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. (Year 7) First Day ..................... September 7, 2017 ........................ All Year 1–7 students report by 8:30 a.m. ........................ Year SK: First full day. September 11, 2017 Association Day ............... September 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Weekend .......... October 6, 2017 (half day) — October 9, 2017 ........................ School resumes at 8:30 a.m. October 10, 2017 November Weekend ............ November 10, 2017 — November 13, 2017 ........................ School resumes 8:30 a.m. November 14, 2017 December Break ............... December 21, 2017 (half day) — January 8, 2018 ........................ School resumes 8:30 a.m. January 9, 2018 Founder’s Weekend ............. February 16, 2018 — February 19, 2018 ........................ School resumes 8:30 a.m. February 20, 2018 March Break .................. March 10, 2018 — March 25, 2018 ........................ School resumes 8:30 a.m. March 26, 2018 Easter Weekend ............... March 30, 2018 — April 2, 2018. School resumes April 3, 2018 Victoria Day Weekend ........... May 18, 2018 (half day) — May 21, 2018 ........................ School resumes 8:30 a.m. May 22 2018 Last Day ..................... June 11, 2018 Prize Giving Ceremony ........... June 14, 2018 We are proud of the diversity of our students and we recognize that many families celebrate different holidays. With a note to your son’s Teacher/Adviser, your child may be excused from school on those important days. Table of Contents section Section 1: Introduction TOC A Message from the Prep Heads ......................................... 1 TABLE OF CON Section 2: Our Values Our UCC Community ................................................. 5 T EN IB Learner Profile .................................................... 5 T S Student Leadership .................................................. 7 Diversity and Inclusivity ............................................... 8 Section 3: Curricular Program International Baccalaureate (IB) ......................................... 9 Primary Years Program Overview ........................................ 10 Reporting on Student Learning in the Primary Years ......................... 21 The Middle Division ................................................. 22 • Year 6 Description of Studies ......................................... 23 • Year 7 Description of Studies ......................................... 31 Assessment in the Middle Division ....................................... 38 Reporting on Student Learning in the Middle Division ........................ 40 Levels Used in Reports ............................................... 41 Report Mark Calculation .............................................. 43 Assessment Policy .................................................. 43 Homework ........................................................ 47 Homework Help—Guidelines for Parents .................................. 49 Homework and Illness ............................................... 51 Academic Honesty .................................................. 51 Academic Concern Letters and Promotion ................................. 52 Form Placement .................................................... 54 The Wilder Library .................................................. 54 Norval Outdoor School ............................................... 55 (table of contents continued) FAMILY HANDBOOK 2017–2018 i Table of Contents (cont’d) section TOC Section 4: Co-curricular Program Athletic Program . 59 • Mission Statement ................................................ 59 • Philosophy ...................................................... 59 • Commitment ..................................................... 60 Athletics ......................................................... 61 Illness/Injuries and Athletics . 62 Honouring the Game ................................................ 62 Positive Coaching Alliance ............................................ 64 Athletic Pins ....................................................... 65 Citizenship ........................................................ 65 Community Service ................................................. 65 Debating and Public Speaking ......................................... 66 Theatre .......................................................... 67 Music ........................................................... 68 Green School ...................................................... 70 Prep Times ........................................................ 71 Section 5: Student Services Health Centre ...................................................... 73 School Counsellor .................................................. 74 Support Group ..................................................... 74 Health and Life Skills ................................................ 75 Stress ........................................................... 75 Wernham West Centre for Learning ...................................... 75 • Peer Tutoring ..................................................... 77 • High Frequency Support ............................................ 78 Section 6: Communication Teacher/Adviser .................................................... 79 Prep School Online Calendar .......................................... 79 Primary Heads Up (SK–Year 5) ......................................... 79 Middle Heads Up (Years 6–7) .......................................... 80 Email (Parent) ..................................................... 80 Student Agenda .................................................... 80 Parent Information Nights ............................................. 81 Prep Parent Organization — Information Evenings ........................... 81 6/7 Parent-Teacher Interviews, Three-Way Conferences ....................... 81 SK–5 Parent-Teacher Interviews and Student-Led Conferences . 82 Publications ....................................................... 82 UCC News ........................................................ 82 UCC Website Login Instructions . 83 (table of contents continued) ii UPPER CANADA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SchOOL Table of Contents (cont’d) section Section 7: School Routines TOC After School Program ................................................ 85 TABLE TABLE OF CON Arrival Procedures .................................................. 86 Attendance ....................................................... 87 Assembly/Colour House Meetings ...................................... 89 Bicycle Rules ...................................................... 89 T EN Birthdays ......................................................... 90 T S Daily Routines ..................................................... 90 Dismissal Procedures ................................................ 91 Focus Days ....................................................... 92 Food Services ..................................................... 93 Forgotten Items .................................................... 95 Year 6 and 7 Textbooks (New and Used) .................................. 96 Half-Days ......................................................... 96 Lost and Found .................................................... 96 Messages to Boys .................................................. 97 Recess .......................................................... 97 Roller Blades/Scooters .............................................. 97 Severe Weather .................................................... 98 Single Access Point to the Prep School ................................... 98 Sun Safety ........................................................ 98 Supervision ....................................................... 99 The Prep Shop ..................................................... 99 Uniform ......................................................... 100 Appendix A: Supervision Before and After School — Guiding Principles .......... 103 Appendix B: Supervision Before and After School — Years SK–4 ............... 104 Appendix C: Supervision Before and After School — Years 5–7 ................ 105 Section 8: Student Expectations Prep Code of Conduct .............................................. 107 Prep Values ...................................................... 107 Responses to Misbehaviour .......................................... 107 Disciplinary Responses ............................................. 109 Harassment and Bullying ............................................ 109 Proper and Safe Use of Technology ..................................... 110 Abuse .......................................................... 116 Violence ........................................................ 116 Theft ........................................................... 116 Hair/Jewellery .................................................... 117 Valuables ........................................................ 117 Cell Phones ...................................................... 117 Alcohol and Drugs ................................................. 118 Banned Articles ................................................... 118 (table of contents continued) FAMILY HANDBOOK 2017–2018 iii Table of Contents (cont’d) section TOC Section 9: School Organization Board of Governors ...............................................