NEW POLICY - FEBRUARY 2009
Pilot Mound Collegiate
Late/Incomplete Assignment Policy
Student Intervention Plan
In collaboration with Prairie Spirit School Division, the students and staff of Pilot Mound Collegiate have developed a plan aimed at assisting students in the completion of assignments that are late and/or incomplete and deemed essential by the teacher in order to complete an accurate assessment for each student.
When an essential assignment is deemed late or incomplete the following plan will be implemented:
A meeting will take place between the student and the teacher:
- a) to discuss the reason(s) for the assignment being late or incomplete.
- b) to determine/identify whether or not the student requires additional assistance in completing the assignment.
- c) set a reasonable date (no longer than 7 calendar days) for the assignment to be completed and handed in.
- d) to document meeting by completing the attached contract and deciding who needs to sign the contract.
- e) contact the parents if it is decided that they need to sign the contract.
If the conditions of the contract are not met it is understood that the student will be accepting a “zero” on the assignment which could lead to the loss of the credit for the student.
Three contracts in any subject may result in loss of exemption or eligibility for extra-curricular activities.
EVALUATION POLICY
In Pilot Mound Collegiate all students in S1-S4 will write a mid-term and final exam (unless exempt) in all core courses and any non-core courses as identified by the teacher. Students will be made aware of the non-core exams on the first day of classes in the affected semester.
All school examinations will be cumulative and constitute 30% of the student’s final grade. Final examinations will be 2-3 hours in length while mid-terms should be 1-2 hours in length.
A student who obtains less than 40% on a school developed final examination will receive this mark as his/her final mark and will not receive a credit for the course regardless of the term mark.
EXEMPTIONS:
Exemptions are a privilege and will be considered for any school developed final examination provided the student meets the following criteria:
¨ maintains an average of 78% in a course
¨ complete, to the best of his/her ability, all assignments, projects and tests prescribed by the subject teacher
¨ maintain a positive attitude towards learning, teachers and fellow students
¨ attend class regularly
¨ show respect for self, others and school property
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS
As a strong relationship exists between completion of homework and academic achievement, Pilot Mound Collegiate staff expects:
¨ students will complete assigned homework and hand in
assignments at the beginning of class on the due date
¨ material submitted after the deadline will receive a zero
unless an extension has been negotiated with the teacher
¨ all assignments must be completed to receive credit for a
course
¨ if a student is excused the day an assignment is given, the day
an assignment is due or the day a test is administered, the
student will hand in the assignment/write the test on the first
day of return to school unless alternate arrangements have
been negotiated with the teacher
¨ if a student misses a test because of skipping classes, he/she
will receive a mark of zero for that test
¨ a grade of zero will automatically be assigned for academic
dishonesty on an assignment, test or exam (i.e. cheating,
plagiarism, skipping a test) The student will be required to
complete the work to receive credit for the course.
WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES
The deadline for changing courses(without penalty) will be one week after the beginning of each semester. Students may voluntarily withdraw from a course until midterm provided the necessary forms have been completed. PARENTS ARE URGED TO CONSULT WITH THE SUBJECT TEACHER BEFORE CONSENTING TO A STUDENT’S WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE. Students are not allowed to withdraw from a course until proper documentation is complete.
INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
Independent study courses will be permitted only when a timetable conflict occurs or when no course is offered that the student could take during that period. Applications must be made through the Independent Study Coordinator and approved by the parents, Guidance Counselor and Principal.
IITV
Students taking IITV courses will be required to sign a behaviour expectation agreement. This agreement will also need a parental signature.
INTERNET AND COMPUTER USAGE
Prairie Spirit School Division policy outlines acceptable use of computers and the internet. A copy of these rules will be sent home along with a signing agreement at the start of every school year. Loss of privileges will occur if students do not abide by these rules.
SCHOOL FEES
AGENDA/LOCKER
A school fee of $10.00 is payable upon registration in the fall. Included in this fee is a non-refundable rental of a lock for use on a locker and the cost of a student agenda book. Students will be required to fill out a locker agreement form. Lockers must be locked at all times and kept clean and orderly. A locker is school property and may be searched by the school administration if necessary. Locker privileges will be removed as a result of misuse. Lost locks will result in a $5.00 charge.
WOODWORKING
Students enrolled in Woodworking courses are subject to the Prairie Spirit School Division Fee schedule for these courses. Students must pay for their projects as they build them.
ATHLETICS
Students may be required to cover the cost of their own uniform and certain equipment. This fee will be announced at the beginning of the season.
USE OF PHOTOCOPIER
Students will be charged 10 cents per copy unless accompanied by a signed note from a teacher.
ATTENDANCE
PARENTS ARE ASKED TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY TELEPHONE OR SEND A NOTE TO INFORM THE SCHOOL OF A CHILD’S ILLNESS OR ABSENCE.
Prairie Spirit School Division requires all students to attend classes regularly.
¨ in the case of documented serious illness of a student, if
requested, the school will provide the student with homework
and/or catch-up assignments in order for the student to
complete the course
¨ if a student has missed 10 classes in a semestered course,
he/she will be required to write a final exam worth 50% of the
student’s final mark
¨ if the course is department examined, the student will write
two exams
¨ for students who have reached their 16th birthday, compulsory
withdrawal from a course will be required after the 12th
absence in a semestered course
¨ parents will be advised in writing after every third absence by
a student in a course
¨ extended illnesses will be treated on an individual basis but
a student must provide a medical certificate from a doctor
· Three lates in a course will constitute one absence.
LEAVING SCHOOL
¨ no student may leave the school, except at the end of the day,
without the permission of the school
¨ at noon break, town students may go home for lunch; bus
students require written permission to leave the school
¨ if a student needs to leave the school for any reason, at any
time, this student is to sign out in the sign-out book in the
office, and this must be accompanied by a note from a parent,
or teacher permission
¨ Senior 4 students may leave the school if they do not have a
class, but must sign out before leaving
CAR POLICY
Prairie Spirit School Division Policy
Students over 16 years of age who hold a valid driver’s license will be allowed to bring motor vehicles to school provided that the following are observed:
¨ the vehicle must be parked in the space designated by the Principal
¨ the vehicle must remain stationary from the time of arrival in the morning until dismissal time or the time the driver leaves the school for the day
¨ should a student need to use the vehicle during the school day, this is to be allowed only after permission has been granted by the Principal or designate. If approved by the Principal, only the driver/owner is allowed in the vehicle and he/she is to use the vehicle to go directly to and from the stated destination
¨ parents are responsible for transportation of students to and from athletic events. Driver insurance forms must be on file with the school prior to transporting students.
STUDENT BUS BEHAVIOUR
While riding on a school bus, students are responsible to their principal. The bus driver, who is under the principal's jurisdiction, is in charge of this vehicle and should be respected and obeyed.
¨ students who do not comply with the teacher's/bus driver's stated expectations may be suspended from school and lose other privileges - i.e. bus riding privileges
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are provided with no initial fee. Students are responsible for the care of textbooks and will be required to pay for their loss or misuse.
DRESS CODE
School is a special place. We expect all students to dress in a manner appropriate for school.
TELEPHONE
Each classroom has a telephone that is available to students for local calls. Long distance calls need teacher or main office permission.
LUNCHROOMS/CANTEEN
Students will eat their lunches in the supervised lunch room. All garbage is to be placed in garbage containers or recycle bins. The tables and floor must be clear before leaving. Students will be assigned clean up duty on a rotating schedule.
The canteen will be open daily at Lunch Break and is out of bounds to all students except the designated Canteen Workers for that day. No one will be allowed to charge items from the Canteen.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Librarian
Students who need help finding information for an assignment should ask the librarian for assistance.
Resource Teacher
Students experiencing difficulty with some aspect of their personal learning style may see the Resource Teacher in her office.
Paraeducators
A paraeducator may be available to students needing extra help.
Counselor
Students who wish to get information on careers, colleges and universities, may stop by the Guidance Office. Students experiencing personal problems are urged to talk to any member of the staff.
Peer Helpers
A Peer Helper is a student just like yourself. The Peer Helpers are committed to provide support and help to their peers. Peer Helpers are friendly, approachable and compassionate. They are good listeners. Every Peer helper has to complete an intensive training program conducted by health, education and counseling professionals. They are ready to help you!
Extra Curricular Services
Pilot Mound School participates in a variety of extra-curricular activities where numbers and interest warrant. A student wishing to be part of a extra-curricular activity must be attending classes regularly and be maintaining a minimum of 55% average in their course work.
Student Council
Staff supports the involvement of students in the school’s student government. Annual elections will be held to select officers for the council.
School Closure
Any school closures (poor weather or road conditions) will be posted on PMCI’s web site (pmci.prairiespirit.mb.ca). Click on the school bus icon to link to the Prairie Spirit School Division’s bus monitor. Any cancellations will be posted as soon as they are made. If you do not have computer access please tune your radio to 1570 CKMW or 880 CKLQ for updated school closures.
