Upper School Family Handbook 2016 – 2017 To navigate through this document, simply click on the page you want from the “Table of Contents.” In addition, a Table of Contents (T.O.C.) button (shown to the right) T.O.C. is located at the bottom of each page. Clicking on this button will return you to the Table of Contents. Upper Canada College recognizes © 2016 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, becoming a Green School for the 21st 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 MissionMission StatementStatement 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 SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2016–2017 i UPPER CANADA COLLEGE Table of Contents SC E TION TOC Section 1: Introduction Section 5: Student Services and Advising A Message from the Upper School Team . ....... 1 The House System ....................... 35 Formal Information Sessions Held for Parents . ... 2 Advising ............................... 35 House Advisers . ........................ 36 Section 2: Our Values House Meetings ......................... 38 Our Shared Ideals . ....................... 5 Mentoring . ............................ 38 Core Standards . ......................... 6 Prefects Cup . .......................... 38 IB Learner Profile ......................... 9 Student Leadership . ..................... 38 • Prefects . ............................ 39 Section 3: Curricular Program • Board of Stewards . .................... 39 Reporting Student Progress: A Quick Review. 11 • Head of Houses . ...................... 40 Examinations ........................... 13 Health Centre ........................... 40 Textbook Purchasing ...................... 14 School Counsellor . ...................... 41 Norval Outdoor School .................... 14 Support Groups ......................... 41 Confidentiality . ......................... 41 Section 4: Co-curricular Program Academic Counselling and Support . ......... 42 Arts................................ 17 • The Form and House Advising Systems . 42 • Music . 17 • The Learning Commons . 42 • Film . 19 • University Counselling Office . 42 • Theatre . 20 • The Academic Office . 42 • Student Publications . 20 • Macintosh Library . 44 Athletics . ............................. 21 Wernham West Centre for Learning ........... 46 • Athletics Program 2016-17 (Rep teams, Sports Injury Clinic . ...................... 54 house sports, intramurals) .............. 22 Academic Performance and Monitoring ........ 54 • Sportsmanship in Athletics . 23 • Levels of Academic Support . 55 • Hazing and Initiations Policy . 25 • Teacher Grade Level Meetings . 56 Service . .............................. 28 • Academic Status — Signaling That a Boy is • Service at the Upper School . 28 in Difficulty . 57 • International Service Trips . 29 • Amendment to Program . 58 • Service and the IB Diploma . 30 Concussion Protocol ...................... 58 • Horizons . 30 • Background . 58 Clubs ................................. 32 • Steps to Return to Play (for Activity) Guidelines . ......................... 58 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award . 32 Green School Initiative .................... 33 (table of contents continued) ii SC E TION Section 6: Communication Food Services . ......................... 91 TOC Year 1 Form Adviser ...................... 63 Identicard . ............................ 92 House Adviser . ......................... 64 Locker Assignments . ..................... 92 Upper School Online Calendar . ............. 64 The Used Blues Shop (T.U.B.S) . 93 Heads Up . ............................ 64 • Lost and Found . 93 Email (Faculty/Staff) . 65 • Donations/Consignment . 94 Email (Parent) . 65 • New and Used Uniform Sale Event . ........ 94 Student Publications . .................... 65 Telephone Messages to Students . ........... 95 UCC Communications . ................... 65 Re-registration and Financial Assistance . 95 UCC Website and Bluenet .................. 66 Health Insurance Coverage ................. 96 Photography Policy ....................... 67 Student Parking as a Green School . ......... 96 Privacy Policy ........................... 67 Car Pooling and Alternative Modes of Transportation ......................... 98 School Directory . 68 Vehicle Access to UCC . ................... 98 Special Parking Consideration . ............. 99 Section 7: School Routines Dress Code . 99 Monday to Friday, in Term .................. 71 Weekends and School Holidays, in Term . ...... 71 Section 8: Student Conduct Long Holidays . ......................... 71 Alcohol and Controlled Drugs and Daily Schedules . 72 Substances ..........................103 Weekly Schedule . ....................... 73 Alcohol and Drug Policy Statement . .103 Access to Upper School Facilities ............ 74 Disciplinary Response . 104 Special Purpose Rooms ................... 74 Policy Regarding Students Having Prescription Safe Arrival . ........................... 74 Medication . .........................107 Attendance Policy and Procedures . .......... 74 College Neighbourhood Rule . .............109 Absences From School .................... 79 Determining Disciplinary Responses . 109 Extended Absences . ..................... 80 Student Discipline Council. 110 Use of Mobile Electronic Devices . 81 A Gradation of Disciplinary Responses . 111 Use of Computer Technology . .............. 81 Dignity, Well-Being and Safety . .116 Emergency Procedures .................... 90 Personal Appearance and Hygiene . .........120 Field Trips . ............................ 90 Theft . ...............................120 (table of contents continued) UPPER SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2016–2017 iii UPPER CANADA COLLEGE SC E TION TOC Section 9: School Organization Advancement at UCC ....................125 Board of Governors . ....................121 • UCC Association . 126 Principal’s Office . 121 • Common Ties Mentorship Program . 127 Director of Community Relations . .121 • The Foundations . 128 Upper School Administration . .............122 • UCC Association Events . .129 • UCC Program Team . 122 Upper Canada College Archives . ...........130 • Upper School Administration Committee . 122 UCC Parents’ Organization . 131 • The Academic Policy Advisory Committee . 123 UCC Arts Booster Club (ABC) . 133 • The Academic Administration Committee . 123 UCC Blues Booster Club (BBC) . 135 • Preparatory School, Prep Office . 124 • Facilities and the Centre for Environment and Sustainability . ..................124 Campus Map ................ inside back cover • Finance Office . 124 • Human Resources . .124 Mission Statement . ....................... i • Office of Admission . 125 iv Section 1: Introduction SECTION A MESSAGE FROM THE UPPER SCHOOL TEAM 1 IN tro D Dear parents: UCTIO N It’s our honour to welcome new and returning families to the Upper School at UCC for the 2016–17 academic year. Students are changed as they encounter new learning experiences, find their passions in some aspect of the Upper School program and deepen 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. As adults, we need to be knowledgeable about our son’s school life, help him appropriately to meet challenges, and move him toward ownership of his own learning We hope, with your guidance and in the spirit of collaboration, to build a solid partnership as we raise our boys. Please feel welcome, always and at any time, to communicate your questions and concerns to College personnel. The Upper School Team UPPER SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK 2016–2017 1 UPPER CANADA COLLEGE SECTION 1 FORMAL INFORMATION SESSIONS HELD FOR PARENTS Curriculum Night for all parents Locations: Your son’s classrooms Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Curriculum night provides all Upper School families with an overview of the academic program and timetable that students will experience in the forthcoming year, a chance to see the boys’ learning spaces and opportunities to be introduced to the teachers that their sons will have. Further details will be provided in Heads Up as the date approaches. Parent Information Evenings We invite parents to learn about the academic and general