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WOLSELEY HIGH SCHOOL

REASON, RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT

PARENT/STUDENT

HANDBOOK

2017-2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

Directory 3, 4

Mission, Vision & Value Statements 5, 6

Expectations of Students 7, 8, 9

School Programs & General Information 10, 11

Timetable Changes 12

Attendance Policy 13, 14

Dress Code Policy 15

Suspension Policy 16, 17

Assignments and Deadlines Policy 17

Final Examination Policy 18

Graduation Policy – Valedictorian 19

Bullying Policy 20

Student Awards 21

Governor’s General Academic Medals 22

Student Fees – Textbooks – Parking – Phones – School Colours 23

Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) 24

The Library-Resource Centre 25

Extra-Curricular Policy 26

School Dances 30

Course Challenge Policy/Process 31

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PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL DIVISION #208

3080 Albert Street, Regina, SK. S4P 3El Phone: (306) 949-3366

Central Office Staff

Director of Education/CEO ............................. . Ben Grebinski Deputy Director of Education .......................... Mike Embury

Chief Financial Officer ..................................... Naomi Mellor Superintendent of Education ........................... Derick Smith

Superintendent of Education ........................... Lorrie Harkness Superintendent of Education ........................... Patty Brady

Superintendent of Project Management ............ Lyle Stecyk

WOLSELEY HIGH SCHOOL

Principal ....................................................... Mr. Ryan Whalley

Teachers

Mrs. Trudy Blenkin ......................................... Student Services &

................................................................... 7/8 Homeroom Mr. Randy Clark ............................................. Gr 11 Homeroom

Mr. Josh Godlien ............................................ Gr 8/9 Homeroom

Mr. Jay Reid .................................................. Gr 10 Homeroom Mrs. Janine Goldlien .. Gr 12 Homeroom

Mr. Ryan Whalley ........................................... History 10, 30, Social 8/9 Teacher-Librarian / Instructional Team Coach ... Mrs. Davina Fortin

Band Teacher ................................................ Mrs. Sherry Schoepp

Support Services Career Counsellor .......................................... Mrs. Dean Harcourt

Social Worker ................................................ Ms. Danielle LeBlanc Psychomotrist ............................................... Ms. Delee McDougall

Support Staff

Administrative Assistant ................................. Mrs. Melissa Johnson Library Technician .......................................... Mrs. Adedolapo Somefun

Educational Assistant ..................................... Mrs. Trina Watson

Educational Assistant ..................................... Mrs. Adedolapo Somefun Caretaker ..................................................... Mrs. Stacey Douan

Contracted Services

Driver Trainer ................................................ Mrs. Sandra Mrychka

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Wolseley Schools Community Council

Ryan Whalley Principal - WHS Kelsie Herman Principal – Dr. Isman

Jay Reid Brenda Stringer

Danielle Mytopher Carla McCall

Les Tarr Shirley Sefton

April Dahnke Candace Bonk

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MISSION, VISION & VALUE STATEMENTS

MISSION STATEMENT

We envision a school that provides each student with challenging

opportunities in a culture where creativity, respect, and an authentic enthusiasm for learning exist, one where all strive to be responsible,

motivated citizens of strong character, one that embraces a strong

partnership with our diverse communities, and one that promotes a passionate commitment to Warrior Pride.

VISION STATEMENT

Wolseley High School Students Will:

develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be productive and

responsible citizens.

become proficient in academic core areas in accordance with division and provincial standards emphasizing literacy, numeracy, technology, and

civics.

develop essential life skills to become self-directed and life-long learners.

conduct themselves in a way that contributes to a safe and orderly atmosphere and that ensures the rights of others.

broaden perspectives in order to respect and appreciate diverse cultures

within their school as well as their community

Wolseley High School Staff Will:

demonstrate their support of and commitment to the school's vision and values.

have rigorous expectations for purposeful student achievement and

proficiency in all core standards while being compassionate and approachable to all individuals.

work individually and collaboratively to create conditions that promote

student success and their own growth as professional educators.

model the importance of lifelong learning and commit to the continual search for improvements and innovations in their own instructional

practices.

conduct themselves in a way that contributes to a safe and orderly atmosphere and ensures the rights of others.

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Wolseley High School Parents Will:

play an active role in the education of their children, monitor their

child(ren)'s performance, and understand the importance of their child(ren)'s attainment of proficiency in all core standards.

expect that their child(ren) be given opportunities to be successful in school and receive a quality education.

participate in and support curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities through personal investment of time and talent while working cooperatively with school staff

foster and promote educationally supportive organizations such as: SLC,

Grade 10 Canoe Club, SCC, and so on.

WOLSELEY HIGH SCHOOL VALUES

REASON, RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT

VALUES STATEMENT

1. Uphold high expectations.

2. Demand a safe, supportive, respectful environment for self and others.

3. Expect honesty, integrity, pride, responsibility and compassion. 4. Foster positive staff, student, family and community relationships.

5. Appreciate, respect and celebrate diversity. 6. Instill critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication

skills.

7. Nurture appreciation for creativity and for the arts. 8. Support extra-curricular activities. 9. Emphasize the connection between education and future success.

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EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS

There are four levels of expectations set for children and youth in school in Saskatchewan. Expectations are set at the provincial level in law, the Division

level in Board of Education policy, the school level by the administration in consultation with the staff, and the classroom level by the teacher. The

following is a point form summary of the expectations:

Level One - Provincial (Education Act: Sections 150-151, 153)

Pupils shall co-operate fully with all persons employed by the board and

such other persons who have been lawfully assigned responsibilities and functions by the Board.

Attend school regularly and punctually.

Provide themselves with such supplies and materials not furnished by the Board of Education as may be considered necessary to his courses of

study by the principal.

Observe standards approved by the Board of Education with respect to

cleanliness and tidiness of person, general deportment, obedience, courtesy, and respect to the rights of other persons.

Be diligent in their studies.

Be accountable to the teacher for their conduct during school hours or while engaged in authorized school activities.

Be accountable to the principal for their general deportment at any time while under the supervision of the school and staff members, including

the time spent in travelling between the school and places of residence.

Conform to the rules of the school as approved by the Board of Education and submit to such discipline as would be exercised by a kind, firm, and

judicious parent.

Subject to the stated policies of the Board of Education, to the driver of

the school bus and to any other person appointed by the Board.

Level Two – Prairie Valley School Division #208

The Board of Education interprets the Education Act with respect to student performance and behaviour and confirms the requirements of students in the

Education Act, and at the school and classroom levels.

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Level Three – School

In Wolseley High School, it is expected that all students will demonstrate:

1. Respect for and consideration of the rights, property and feelings

of others.

a clean and tidy environment will be maintained;

the right to safety of others must be respected;

movements in hallways must be purposeful and orderly;

requests of persons in authority must be responded to in a polite and

positive manner;

voice projections should be reasonable;

interactions between people should demonstrate sensitivity and

caring. Students are NOT to be making rude or offensive comments

to or about others;

students who intentionally or unnecessarily damage property will be

held responsible for the repair or replacement of the property.

2. Behaviour that conveys a message of a positive and healthy life style.

to abstain from involvement with alcohol/drugs during the school day

or at school functions;

to wear proper attire (does not promote alcohol/drug use, sexist

connotations);

bandannas or other associated gang symbols are not allowed at

school;

appropriate language (loud, abusive, indecent, insulting or profane);

appropriate physical conduct (not offensive to others).

3. Bus rules for student conduct

students shall not leave their seats without the bus driver's

permission, students shall not get up from their seats to unload until

the bus has come to a complete stop;

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students shall use a seating plan, if the driver chooses to utilize one;

students may not eat, drink or smoke on the school bus;

students shall not litter or deface the bus or its contents;

students may not use loud, abusive, indecent, insulting or profane

language while on the school bus;

disruptive behavior or fighting will not be tolerated;

students shall treat the driver and fellow students with courtesy and

respect;

the school bus driver has the authority to suspend a student from

riding on the bus when the student fails to abide by the rules or

misbehaves on the bus. The school administration has the right to

administer additional consequences if deemed necessary as students

are also responsible to the school principal for their behaviour on the

bus.

Level Four – Classroom

students must conform to individual teachers’ expectations which

address such matters as punctuality, food in class, the meaning of

assignment "deadlines", etc;

expectations set by classroom teachers have the support of

administrator and the Board of Education.

students are expected to respect the property and personal rights of

every individual involved with WHS.

students are expected to be in regular attendance in all of their

classes, be on time, and complete all assigned work on time.

students are expected to be in their classes and not in the hallways

during class time.

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS & GENERAL INFORMATION

Student Handbook Students are expected to familiarize themselves with its contents so they are

aware of Wolseley High School procedures, policies, and programs. The handbook is also found on our school website so that students and parents may

familiarize themselves with it.

Middle Years Level (Grades 7 to 9) Courses of Study

In order to receive a grade 7 to 9 standing in Saskatchewan, a student is required to take all classes offered by Wolseley High School. There are no finals

for these classes. The students are marked through continuous evaluation.

Grade Seven Grade Eight Grade Nine Art Art Art Career Education Career Education Career Education

ELA ELA ELA Health Health Health Math Math Math

Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Science Science Science

Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies

Secondary Level (Grades 10 to 12)

Courses of Study In order to receive a grade twelve standing in Saskatchewan, a student must

successfully complete 24 credits at the secondary level, AT LEAST FIVE OF WHICH ARE AT THE GRADE 12 LEVEL. Saskatchewan and Wolseley High

School requirements by grade are listed below:

Grade Ten Grade Eleven Grade Twelve ELA A10 ELA 20 ELA A30 ELA B10 Math 20 ELA B30

Social Studies 10 plus 6 credits at Canadian Studies 30

or Native Studies 10 at the 20/30 level Science 20 or 30

Math 10 Wellness 10

To graduate, students also need 2 PAA courses.

Final Exams will be written in all compulsory subjects in both Semester 1 and 2.

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Career and Educational Counselling Career and Educational Counselling provides students with information about

occupations, the post-secondary training required for those occupations, secondary course requirements for graduation, secondary requirements for

admission to various post-secondary training programs and scholarship information. See Mr. Harcourt for more information.

Personal Counselling The role of the staff in dealing with the personal/social problems faced by

students is to help identify the problems. Collaboratively a plan is developed with the student and/or parent(s) to address the issues(s). The matter may

be referred to an outside agency which may be better equipped to help address the issue(s).

Driver Education

Wolseley High School, in cooperation with ‘Courtesy Driving School’, offers a

program of driver education for students. The program places emphasis on instilling a mature driving attitude and developing good driving skills needed

by young drivers. The in-class portion of the program consists of thirty hours of instruction offered during a six week period. The in-car training includes

six hours of instruction. Students should miss only one class period per session to accommodate the in-car training component. Registration

acceptance will be issued for each participant and must be returned to the

main office in order to participate. Students must be aware that they may be disqualified from the driver education program for absences from the in-

class and/or in-car instruction. The driver education teacher will inform students about the requirements of the program. Disqualified students may

be required to register with an external driver educator at their own costs. Current costs for this service are covered by Prairie Valley School Division #208.

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TIMETABLE CHANGES

Requests for timetable changes must be made at the Main Office within 3 school days of each semester. Changes may involve consultation with parents,

and must be approved by the principal before the timetable change is in effect.

Students in Grade 10 are not allowed to withdraw from courses of study during

the year, since they are required to carry a full load; no spares in either semester are allowed. If a student in Grade 11 or 12 wishes to withdraw from

a course of study after the change deadline, they will not be able to begin a replacement course until the start of the next semester. If the student

withdraws from a class 5 days after the deadline in a semester, they will be assigned a mark of zero for the class. This mark will show up on the

Ministry of Education Transcript. Students in Grade 11 will be allowed to carry one spare in each school year; Grade 12’s will be allowed to carry two spares

in each school year.

Wolseley High School – Class and Bell Schedule 8:40 am - 8:45 am Warning Bell 1

8:45 am - 8:50 am Announcements, O Canada

8:50 am – 9:52 am Period 1

9:52 am – 9:57 am Transition 1

9:57 am – 10:59 am Period 2

10:59 am - 11:04 am Transition 2

11:04 am – 12:06 pm Period 3

12:06 pm – 1:01 pm Lunch

1:01 pm – 1:06 pm Warning Bell 2

1:06 pm – 2:08 pm Period 4

2:08 pm – 2:13 pm Transition 3

2:13 pm – 3:15 pm Period 5

3:15 pm Dismissal

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ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are required to attend classes. Students are responsible for

arriving at class on time and appropriately equipped. To have the absence

excused, it is the parents’ responsibility to contact the school prior to or on

the day of the actual absence. If the school does not receive a phone call

from the parent on the day of the absence, the absence will be recorded as

“unexcused.”

The student is responsible for work covered and assignments given in his or

her absence, no matter what the reason for absence. The student is

responsible for making suitable arrangements to catch up. Subject teachers,

Grades 7-12, will keep daily attendance records. If a student arrives after

attendance has been taken, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure he or

she is marked present.

Skipping class is not tolerated at WHS. A first offense will result in an

in-school suspension. Subsequent offenses will result in further

consequences.

Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) may be contacted by the teacher when their

son or daughter has missed five (5) classes in any subject area. These may

be a combination of excused and unexcused absences. After ten (10)

absences in any subject area, the parent may receive a letter from the

school, including a detailed summary of attendance to date; the student will

also be contacted by the office. Fifteen (15) absences in any class may

result in the withdrawal of that student from that class; the student and

parent may be contacted by the office. Factors that will be considered are

time remaining in the semester, reason for absences, number of lates, class

standing and grade level Abuse or neglect of attendance regulations may

result in a loss of marks, detentions, suspension or withdrawal from school.

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Failure to attend a class for which a test has been scheduled may result in

the student’s receiving zero on the test. This will not be the case if adequate

reason is given and/or adequate arrangements made with the individual

teacher ahead of time. It is our assumption that increased contact cannot do

anything except improve home-school communication. Parental cooperation

will be greatly appreciated.

Signing Out of Classes

Students are expected to schedule appointments outside of class time.

Students who must leave class for these reasons are expected to sign out in

the office. Students who are too sick to attend class should go home. They

will be expected to come to the office, contact their parents/guardians and

sign out. Parents are asked to make a pre-arranged plan to deal with an

unexpected illness at school. We do not have the facilities to keep ill

students at school until their parents can pick them up after work.

Procedures for Excused and Unexcused Absences

If a phone call or note explaining an absence is not received prior to

3:30 p.m. the day the student is absent, the automated phone system

(SYNERVOICE) will call you every time your student has an unexplained

absence.

Each time a student has an unexcused absence, the Wolseley High

School automated phoning system will call the student’s home and/or

send an email to the address provided on your child’s registration. The

information provided will identify:

- the name of the student

- the period(s) missed.

If a student is on the property, it is expected that the student will be in

the class the student is timetabled for.

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DRESS CODE POLICY

Wolseley High School students are expected to exercise good taste and to

take pride in their personal appearance. Since the school is considered a place of work, students are expected to dress appropriately when they

attend school. Good judgment in dress will help to build a business like atmosphere that helps in teaching students about socially acceptable and

typical employment standards of dress. Students are asked to exercise good judgment every school day which includes their choice of clothes to wear to school.

DRESS CODE

Students should at all times dress for a business like environment.

Clothing should be clean, neat and size appropriate. Torn and tattered clothing is not appropriate.

Midriffs should be covered. Halter and tank tops, muscle shirts,

half shirts, mesh shirts, sun suits, and beach wear, are considered inappropriate school apparel. Shirts scooped at the neck, back or arms are not appropriate.

Walking shorts, dress shorts, and skirts are acceptable. Cut-offs and gym shorts worn outside of Physical Education classes are not acceptable attire for school.

Clothing with inappropriate messages are not permitted. Slogans

advocating substance or alcohol use, vulgarities, prejudicial or gang related symbols have no place in a school.

Outerwear and hats are removed in a work or school setting. Hats

and jackets should be removed when students enter the building as a sign of courtesy. Students should store outerwear and hats in their lockers during school hours.

These expectations are not meant to hinder anyone’s right to choose clothes, but to assist students in developing positive and responsible

attitudes towards the work place and towards appropriate dress now and in their future employment.

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SUSPENSION POLICY

1. You face suspension from school if:

a) You come to school under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

b) You get into a fight. c) You smoke in violation of school rules.

d) You are in violation of Section 153 of the Saskatchewan Act which states:

overt opposition to authority (minimum of three days)

refusal to conform to the rules of the school

habitual neglect of duty serious misconduct

willful destruction of school property use of profane or improper language

2. You face suspension from class if you are repeatedly:

a) negligent in the completion of your work b) disobedient or insolent

c) engaged in off-task behavior (e.g. disturbing) d) fail to come properly prepared for class.

Depending on teacher discretion, students may be subject to the

following consequences for the above mentioned: o Report filed with principal

o Contact home

o Interview with the subject teacher, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) and student

o Referral to CFSW.

3. The conditions that exist during a suspension are as follows:

a) any work assigned prior to the suspension and due during the

suspension must be brought to the school office by the parents or guardian of that student on or before the due date in order to be marked.

b) the student is expected to keep up with all work assigned during the suspension - that is his/her own responsibility.

c) access to the school or school property or participation in school activities is denied 24 hours a day during the course of a school

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suspension unless the permission of the principal is granted or if the suspension applies to one class only.

WHS Encourages:

the use of respectful language.

to exercise good judgment in your behaviour and have complete

respect not only for all members of staff (caretakers, office staff, teachers), but also for each other.

the cooperation in the request of any member of staff. Any case of overt opposition to authority will result in a school suspension.

small courtesies such as opening a door or saying "Please" or "Thank You" or "Pardon Me" are appreciated by everyone.

Assignments are crucial in order for students to continue to acquire learning and practice their skills. Teachers also use assignments to check

for understanding of concepts taught. Timely feedback by teachers is important so students are able to improve their understanding of the

subject matter. Students who hand in assignments late hinder the learning of others since assignments can’t be handed back until all are submitted. For the 2017-2018 school year, the following will apply:

Students are expected to hand in assignments on the due date

unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher. Students who have not handed in the assignment on the due date

will be expected to spend the following noon hours(s) or spare(s) working on the assignment. The teacher will determine how many

hours the assignment should take to complete. This will be communicated to both the student and the parent.

If the parent is unable to be contacted by phone and e-mail will be sent.

If the student has not completed the assignment according to the conditions above, a mark of 0 will be assigned and will not be

changed.

Any late assignments handed in later in the semester will remain as a 0. However, if the assignment is needed for a student to receive

a 50% in his/her course, the assignment may be considered. Handing in late assignments will not count towards improving a

course mark.

If exceptions are needed due to individual circumstances, administration will be making the decision with teacher consultation.

ASSIGNMENTS AND DEADLINES

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FINAL EXAMINATIONS POLICY

Definition: A final examination is a comprehensive assessment covering the course

student performance standards for the entire semester.

1. Final examinations shall be required in the following courses: English Language Arts, Mathematics (all 10, 20, 30 level courses), Social Studies or History, Science

(including Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Final examinations are optional in elective courses. Notification will be given by the teacher if a final examination is to

be written.

2. Students may not enter or leave the examination room without the consent of

the supervising teacher(s). Students are to come fully prepared for their

examination and are expected to remain in the room at all times, unless they

require a washroom break.

3. Students who arrive more than one hour after the examination has started will

not be allowed to write the examination. Students who arrive late but within the

first hour of exam start time may be allowed to write at the discretion of the

teacher.

4. Students must write a Final Examination within the specified time and may not

hand in the examination paper until at least one hour of the examination time has

elapsed.

5. Students must not wear hats, gloves, purse, backpacks, hoodies or outerwear

such as jackets and coats during an examination. Students who refuse to take off

these items will be removed from the examination room and receive a mark of 0 for

the examination. All bags and backpacks should be left at home or placed in lockers

and will not be allowed in the student’s possession during the exam. Wolseley High

School is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment left unsupervised during

exams. The main office will not be available to supervise student property.

6. Cell phones or other electronic devices (such as digital music players, Ipods,

etc) are not permitted in the examination room. Students are to leave these

devices at home or in their lockers. If the supervising teacher(s) finds these items

in the examination room during the examination time, the student in possession of

the electronic device will be removed from the examination room and will receive a

mark of 0 for the examination. Wolseley High School is not responsible for lost or

stolen equipment left unsupervised during exams. The main office will not be

available to supervise student property.

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GRADUATION POLICY

Wolseley High School Graduation Ceremonies will be held in the Gymnasium.

The official date and time of Graduation will be set by the teaching staff of

Wolseley High School.

At the beginning of each school year, a Graduation Committee will be elected

by the current Graduating class that will consist of 5 members; President,

Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Chair. These members will

meet once a week to organize all activities pertaining to graduation.

All fundraising activities will be decided at the school level between the staff

advisors and the grad committee.

All students in Grade 11 and their parent(s)/guardian(s) will be responsible

for the set-up/clean-up Convocation Ceremonies.

Only students who meet the Ministry of Education minimum of 24 credit

requirements for graduation and have paid all school fees will be allowed to

participate in the graduation ceremony.

Students who are in danger of not meeting Ministry of Education

requirements will be notified by the administration by midterm of Semester 2

and will be removed from the potential graduation list.

Students may be reinstated on the graduation list if they receive written

confirmation of successful completion from their classroom teacher and give

that confirmation to administration.

The Graduation List will be posted at 12 noon in the Main Office the day

before graduation.

VALEDICTORIAN

The Valedictorian is the graduating student with the highest average after midterm

of Semester 2 using the Wolseley High School Awards criteria. The graduating

student that is awarded this honour will be notified by the Wolseley High School

Administration.

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BULLYING POLICY

What is it?

Bullying occurs when a person is the target, over time, of repeated hurtful actions.

Bullying occurs when there is an imbalance of power so that the victim has difficulty defending himself or herself.

Bullying may include verbal or physical attacks or gestures designed to provoke or hurt another person.

Research shows that the vast majority of students do not engage in bullying

but that most children experience bullying – either as bystanders, targets or

aggressors. For a small number of students, there is an apparent

disconnection between what they do and what they see as the effects of

those actions. Research also shows that some students miss school because

of perceived threats or because they are worried about what may happen to

them at school. This worry can lead to students feeling lethargic about their

studies and not doing homework to their best ability. Surprisingly, adults at

school are often unaware of bullying because the bullying is often done in

hidden or subtle ways.

What Do We Do?

When reports of bullying do occur, our school has a number of processes that assist students and parents. Typically, the first report of bullying is

made to a classroom teacher. The teacher will attempt to understand the situation and deal with it directly with the students involved. Teachers, counsellors or administrators may elect several courses of action:

1. Bring the students most concerned together for a discussion on the effects of bullying and how it must stop.

2. Have discussions in classrooms about the effects of bullying and what students can do to prevent bullying (e.g. do not provide an audience for abuse, report the abuser etc.).

3. Remind students about our school’s Code of Conduct, the reasons for this code and the consequences for breaking the code.

4. Seek a guidance counsellor’s advice.

5. Refer the students directly to a counsellor or school social worker.

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6. Seek counsellor-led mediation by contacting the administration in our school to make these arrangements.

7. Involve parents in the process to support our students.

8. Seek direct administrative intervention for serious or repeat occurrences.

Our school’s Code of Conduct is our guide in how we treat each other at

Wolseley High School. In this code, our School Community Council, our students and our staff have agreed to “dedicate ourselves to treating each other with dignity and respect.”

Much is done to promote our values at Wolseley High School. We ask that

parents treat bullying as a serious issue. We ask that parents get involved

with their students and talk with them about the situation. It may be helpful

for the student to write out what happened and how they feel about the

situation. Encourage your children to report bullying to their classroom

teachers, counsellors, administrators or any adult in the building. We

encourage parents to talk to a teacher, counsellor or administrator about the

situation and ask for help. Parents are encouraged to call the school

administrator at 698-2591 to report bullying activity. Often, teachers and

other adults are not aware of the situation and need to know in order to

help.

STUDENT AWARDS

1. There is an annual Academic Awards Program, which recognizes student achievement and excellence in the current school year.

Wolseley High School has three levels of Awards:

Semester I/II

a) Award of Merit – an average of 70% -79%. b) Honours - an average of 80% - 89%.

c) Honours with Distinction – an average of 90% - 100%.

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MIDDLE YEARS LEVEL (Grades 7 to 9)

The following courses will be used in the calculation of a student’s average: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies and the next best 2 courses.

SECONDARY LEVEL (Grades 10 to 12)

The following courses will be used in the calculation of a student’s average:

ELA (A and/or B), Math, Science, Social Studies or Social Science and 3 electives.

Note - Grade 12 students carrying less than eight classes will not be considered for the Honour Roll. They will, however, be considered for

scholarship purposes.

2. Each year Wolseley High School will host an annual Athletic Awards ceremony organized by the Athletic Council to recognize Wolseley’s many

athletes and their accomplishments throughout the school year.

Male Athlete of the Year Female Athlete of the Year

Male Student Choice Athlete of the Year Female Student Choice Athlete of the Year

Individual Team Awards Intramural House Awards

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S ACADEMIC MEDALS

The Governor General’s Academic Medal was first awarded in 1873 by the

Earl of Dufferin, and has since become one of the most prestigious awards

that a student in a Canadian educational institute may receive. The Governor

General of Canada continues this tradition of encouraging scholarships

across the nation and recognizing outstanding students. The medals are

known as the Governor General’s Academic Medals and are awarded only for

academic excellence at four levels: Bronze at the secondary school level;

Collegiate Bronze at the post-secondary diploma level; Silver at the

undergraduate level; and Gold at the graduate level. A Bronze medal is

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awarded to the student who achieves the highest average upon graduation

from a secondary school based on academic proficiency criteria. The

student’s average must be calculated in accordance with the “Transcript of

Secondary Level Achievement” issued by Ministry of Education and using the

following criteria to determine which courses are eligible for consideration.

Each applicant’s standing shall be determined by averaging the final marks

for: English A30, English B30 (Français A30 or Français B30 may also be

used), one of Social Studies 30, History 30, or Native Studies 30, one

Natural Science, one Mathematics and two electives at the 30-level.

TEXTBOOKS

All required textbooks (not including dictionaries, etc.) will be supplied by

the school. Names should be written clearly in all your textbooks as well as the name of the teacher issuing the text. Students will be charged for lost

textbooks.

PARKING

The north parking lot is provided for students’ use. Students are to park their vehicles parallel in the parking lot. Any student who abuses the parking

lot privileges will have his/her car ticketed or towed away. There is no parking on the roadway in front of the school. Vehicles parked there will be

towed at the owner’s expense. Students are not allowed to park in the west parking lot. This is for staff and visitor parking only; non-staff vehicles

parked in this area will be ticketed or towed away.

PHONES

The telephones in the school office, staff room and the library are for staff use. Students are to use the phones in the student lounge or outside the

front office for their calls. All student calls are to be made during the breaks or noon period and not during class time.

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SCHOOL COLOURS

Wolseley High School has official school colours; they are MAROON, BLACK

and WHITE. Their use is encouraged in every respect whether it is for school uniforms, jackets, shirts, supplies, materials, etc.

Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)

Cell phones / PDAs / PEDs (Blackberries, Treos, etc.) may be used only at specific times during the school day. Students that violate this expectation will have their cell phones confiscated. If a student chooses to make the confiscation of the cell phone

an issue they may face long term cell phone confiscation and/or additional consequences for not abiding by school rules as requested.

PEDs / Cell phones / PDAs / PEDs may be used at the following times:

Before the first bell rings

During the lunch period During a spare

After 3:15 PEDs / Cell phones / PDAs / PEDs are not to be used at the following times:

In class (unless the teacher permits them to use the PED for educational purposes, or to listen to music while working.

CELL PHONE VIOLATIONS

Step One: Cell Phone Confiscated During the School Day 1. Cell phone will be taken to the WHS Main Office. 2. Student name and date will be entered in a tracking spreadsheet as

Confiscation #1. 3. Cell Phone can be picked up by student at 3:15pm.

Step Two: Cell Phone Confiscated During the School Day

1. Cell phone will be taken to the WHS Main Office.

2. Student name and date will be entered in a tracking spreadsheet Confiscation #2.

3. Cell Phone can be arranged to be picked up by parent after 3:15pm.

Step Three: Cell Phone Confiscated During the School Day 1. Cell phone will be taken to the WHS Main Office. 2. Student name and date will be entered in a tracking spreadsheet

Confiscation #3.

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3. Student is not complying with school rules and an out-of-school suspension will be issued.

4. Cell Phone can be arranged to be picked up by parent after 3:15pm.

AUDIO LISTENING DEVICES

AUDIO LISTENING DEVICES, such as MP3 Players, IPODS, Disc Players, etc, MAY BE USED IN CLASS at the individual teacher’s discretion. PEDs are valuable

electronic devices. The security and storage of these items is the sole responsibility of the owner/user. WHS assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY for the safety, security, loss, repair or replacement of PEDs that students may choose to bring to school.

THE LIBRARY-RESOURCE CENTRE

The objective of the Wolseley High School Library-Resource Centre is to

supply the materials and assistance needed by teachers and students to

research topics included in the curriculum. A further aim is to provide

recreational reading, viewing and listening for students. With a stock of

hundreds of books, magazine subscriptions, and audio-visual materials, the

Library is able to fulfill student goals.

The Library-Resource Centre is not a student lounge, but a quiet,

comfortable place where students may read or study without having to

contend with distracting noise or interruptions. If students wish to visit

and talk with their friends, they are to go to the Student Lounge. No food,

music without earphones or drinks are allowed in the Library.

Borrowing Privileges:

• Each student will be issued an identification bar code number. This number

is to be used to check out materials from the library.

• Encyclopedias and reference books may be signed out on an overnight

basis.

• Magazines cannot be signed out. To ensure that all students have access,

the Library provides free photocopying services of the necessary pages.

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• All other materials will have a 14-day lending period. Renewals are

permitted. The co-operation of the students in returning books promptly will

help the Library to provide good service.

• The Resource Centre has Internet access available to students.

• See computer acceptable use guidelines.

It is hoped that all students of Wolseley High School will take pleasure and pride in their Library-Resource Centre.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR POLICY

1. All students participating in any extra-curricular activity must complete both eligibility contracts before being eligible:

a. Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association b. Wolseley High School

2. All students participating in any extra-curricular activity at Wolseley High School must maintain an average of 60% in each subject in

order to be eligible to participate. Failure to do so will result in a

review of your eligibility.

3. Any student who would be deemed eligible, therefore placed on the

student ballot, for the annual Student’s Choice Award for the Junior or Senior, Male or Female Athlete of the year must have participated for

a complete season in any three or more of the Wolseley High School’s extra-curricular athletic programs.

Philosophy

The Extra-Curricular Program at Wolseley High School is designed to give

students the opportunity to strive for excellence in their chosen sport or activity, recognizing that it is a privilege, not a right to represent WHS. Our goal is to

create an opportunity for all students to participate. Volunteer coaches or advisors make every effort to develop a high level of skills, promote

sportsmanship, and encourage team involvement. Students are expected to

exhibit commitment, integrity, dedication and leadership to their sport or activity, and show respect for their fellow team mates, coaching staff and

officials. It is also our goal at WHS, that through our Extra-Curricular Program, many of the essential skills needed in life beyond high school will be developed.

Purpose of the Code of Conduct

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Our extra-curricular programs provide important opportunities for students to pursue interests and develop worthwhile skills beyond the classroom.

Extra-curricular participation promotes the development of a wide range of intellectual, physical and social skills within a team or group context.

Participation in extra-curricular activities is a privilege granted to students who have demonstrated a commitment to meeting the academic and

behavioral standards of the school. This privilege is afforded to students willing to comply with school rules and the rules set forth in this code of

conduct. Students participating in extra-curricular activities are expected to exemplify high standards of moral conduct and to serve as role models as

representatives of our school and community.

Activities

The extra-curricular activities governed by this code of conduct are for

students who represent WHS in competitions or performances in grades

7-12. Some of these activities could be considered co-curricular as well as extra-curricular, but all activities are defined as extra-curricular for the

purpose of this code of conduct.

The activities covered in this code of conduct will include, but are not limited

to:

Fall Sports: Cross Country, Flag Football, 9-Man Football, Volleyball

Winter Sports: Basketball, , Curling, Ice Skating, Shinny, Skiing, Swimming, Tobogganing

Spring Sports: Badminton, Baseball, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Track

Other Activities: Athletic Council, Drama, SLC, Yearbook

Curriculum Related: Band, Canoe Club

Enforcement of the Code of Conduct

The rules contained within the code of conduct apply to students in grades

7-12. The rules contained in this code of conduct are in effect for the entire time a student is participating in an activity within the current school year.

During the time a student is participating in an extra-curricular activity, the code of conduct is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The rules within

the code of conduct are enforceable in all school and non-school activities and events. The first meeting or practice in the current school year defines

the beginning of the enforcement period for each activity. The last meeting, practice, formal activity or competition defines the end of the enforcement

period for each activity. A competition is generally defined as any formally scheduled game, match, meet or performance between other teams or

schools. Events include all formal performances or exhibitions by an extra-

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curricular or co-curricular group that occur outside the regular school day.

In case of year-long activities, the enforcement period is divided into two

semester activity periods. Disciplinary consequences will carry over to the next activity the student’s participates in when the consequence(s) cannot

be served within the current season of the activity (disciplinary consequences may include suspension of the student from a competition or

event). Violations of the code of conduct that take place out-of-season may negatively impact the student’s eligibility for the following school year.

Factors to be considered in determining such impact may include, but are not limited to:

• Severity of infraction;

• Whether or not this is a first time offense; • Date of infraction;

• Other factors that are deemed relevant to the situation.

Eligibility Requirements

The code of conduct comprehensively defines student eligibility requirements

for students in grades 7-12. The guidelines listed within this code of conduct are general eligibility guidelines. More specific information can be obtained

by consulting Wolseley High School administration or athletic director.

Attendance Requirements

Students are expected to comply with all attendance policies of the school. Students must attend all classes in which they are enrolled on the day of an

activity/event to be eligible to participate in that day’s event. Exceptions (e.g., doctor or dentist appointment, funeral, etc.) must be cleared by

administration and should be pre-arranged. Any pattern of irregular

attendance may be reviewed by the administration at any time and may result in short-term or long term ineligibility as determined by the review.

Students must attend first period the day following a competition/event. Failure to do so results in one competition/event suspension. Exceptions

must be cleared by administration and should be pre-arranged.

Transportation to and from Games/Activities

Student participants will be transported to and from all competitions with school-approved transportation. Exception: Students may be allowed to ride

home from a contest with their parents providing the parents have given the coach a written note or have talked to the coach prior to or after the contest.

Exception: Students may be allowed to ride home with another student’s parents only if the request is made in writing by the parent of that student.

Exception: Students not traveling with the team to a contest must have advance approval of the parents, the coach and administration.

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School and Team Behavior Expectations

Any participant suspended from school will not be eligible for practice or

competition for the length of the suspension. (This includes in-school and out-of-school suspensions.) In addition, code of conduct consequences may

apply. Students are expected to obey all activity and team rules that are established by each coach or advisor. Within the guidelines of this code of

conduct and division policies governing student behavior, coaches and advisors have the right and responsibility to discipline students for

misconduct, up to and including exclusion from participation.

Illegal Substances, Alcohol and Tobacco

Wolseley High School strictly prohibits any possession, use, delivery and/or

sale of alcohol and illegal substances by students. Students found guilty of

possessing, using, delivering and/or selling any illegal substances, alcohol or tobacco will be dismissed from each extra-curricular activity the student is

currently participating in for the remainder of that season or activity period.

Communication Guidelines

The requirements set forth in this code of conduct must be shared with students and parents in order for compliance to be expected. The following

guidelines establish expectations of essential communication practices regarding the code of conduct:

1. School Responsibilities

• The code of conduct will be provided to each student and family at the

time this code becomes effective. • The code of conduct will be included in the Wolseley High School

Student/Parent Handbook and posted on the Wolseley High School website,

as of September 1st, 2011.

2. Coach/Athletic Director Responsibilities

At the beginning of each season or activity, the code of conduct will be reviewed, provided to each student and discussed by the coach or athletic

director with parents and the students participating in the activity. The coach or athletic director is responsible for scheduling a parent meeting to discuss

this code of conduct each season.

3. Student Responsibilities

Students must read the code of conduct prior to participating in the activity. Students are responsible for asking the athletic director, coach or school

administration if they have questions about the content of the code of

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conduct.

4. Parent Responsibilities

Parents are responsible for reading the code of conduct prior to allowing their son/daughter to participate. Parents are responsible for asking the

athletic director, coach or school administration if they have questions about the content of the code of conduct

SCHOOL DANCES Tickets: • All guest tickets must be purchased by 3:15pm on the day before the dance.

• No refunds will be issued except for an unapproved guest ticket purchase. • Guest tickets will be an alternate colour to the Wolseley High School

student ticket.

Guests:

• Wolseley High School students may invite 5 guests to each dance, as long

as their name appears on the invite list.

• Guest lists must be received from other schools by 3:15pm 3 days before the dance.

Admittance/Late Arrivals: • Doors open at 8:00pm and close at 9:00pm.

• Dances will end promptly at 1:00am. • Any student who is currently suspended from classes, is truant the day of

the dance, sick from school that day, or has unexcused absences will not be admitted.

• Students may be admitted to the dance after 9:00pm if they have arranged in advance to be put on the “late list” at the front office.

Code of Conduct: • Students are not allowed to enter school lockers.

• Students are not allowed to bring in any beverage from outside.

• If a chaperone suspects a student or guest is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the student or guest will be admitted and then brought to the

office. Parents will be expected to take their student home following such incident.

• Violation of this Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action being taken by the administration.

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Procedures:

• Staff chaperones will be arranged by the SLC and Staff Advisors prior to

the dance. • Six parent chaperones will be arranged by the SLC for every dance.

• Tickets will be sold by the SLC the week of the dance. • The list of guests will be submitted to administration at 9:00am the day

before the dance for approval. • Any guest not approved by administration will receive a refund.

COURSE CHALLENGE POLICY

Some students may feel they do not need to take a pre-requisite class in a

particular area of strength. By following a prescribed process they need to demonstrate a high level of understanding. A minimum mark of 80% must be

attained through the rigorous and comprehensive challenge process in order to receive the challenged credit. Only Grade 10 and 11 courses may be

challenged. For more information see our Career Educational Counsellor or the

Wolseley High School principal.

COURSE CHALLENGE PROCESS

POLICY This policy recognizes that some students are able to demonstrate a high level

of achievement of the learning objectives of a particular course without spending the required hours enrolled in the course. The intention is to allow

students to challenge a course and to demonstrate the course requirements through a rigorous and comprehensive challenge process, in order to move on

to further learning. To accommodate this, Ministry of Education has developed a process for challenging courses for credit. Using this process, a maximum

of two course challenge credits may be attained at the 10 or 20 levels.

GUIDELINES The school will administer the course challenge process within provincial

guidelines and school division policy. To challenge a course, the student must be enrolled in the school

division. Provincially developed courses may be challenged at the 10 or 20 level.

A teacher who has previously taught the course at least twice is qualified to administer the course challenge process.

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Within a school division, a teacher at a neighbouring school may administer the challenge process for a course where a particular school

does not have a teacher who has taught the course at least twice. The course challenge process should include a variety of assessment

techniques that measure the level of student attainment of course objectives.

The student must attain a minimum of 80% through the course challenge process in order to be granted credit. The percentage mark

attained will be recorded on the student’s transcript. Students who are not successful in the course challenge process shall

not be allowed to challenge the same course a second time.

PROCEDURES

The director or designate in consultation with school administration will

determine which courses at the 10 or 20 level may be challenged in their schools prior to the beginning of the school year.

It is a school-based decision to determine appropriate times when courses may be challenged.

Schools shall establish procedures to communicate to parents and students the availability, procedures, objectives, and assessment

strategies for course challenges. To challenge a course, the student must make a formal request to the

principal then submit the completed Intent to Challenge Course form to the school. Students shall take the responsibility for providing

evidence of readiness to challenge a course (e.g. a high mark in a prerequisite course, selections from a portfolio or other collection,

recommendation from a previous teacher, documentation of work or other experience, etc.)

The decision to proceed with a course challenge process, by evaluating

the Intent to Challenge Course form, will be determined at the local level by a team of at least two individuals (to include the principal and

the teacher who will administer the challenge process). Arrival at this decision shall include discussion of the student’s chance of successfully

meeting the exemplary level in the course challenge and subsequently, the student’s capacity to successfully complete the course at the next

level. Upon approval of the school team to proceed, assessment strategies

for a challenge process shall be developed by the course instructor based upon course requirements and upon current classroom

assessment techniques. These should then be provided to the student. Students will be notified by the school principal of the approval or

refusal of their “Intent to Challenge”.