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Academic Integrity Policy
This policy is intended as a source of information for the school community on Academic Integrity. Part of a student’s academic development is learning to take responsibility for their own learning, and to acknowledge the ways in which others have supported the development of their ideas, opinions, and work. Academic integrity is essential if we are to be able to teach, assess, and demonstrate a student's understanding of knowledge, understanding of concepts, and mastery of skills accurately and successfully.
Honours Policy
Honours are celebrated twice each year: in February, when names are displayed on the Honours board, and again at the Academic Awards ceremony in June.
JJ Bowlen Honours status is awarded to students who:
- Maintain a combined average of 80% in the four core subjects: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- A minimum of Proficient (PF) 75% in all other courses.
Students who do not achieve this minimum average will not be considered for Honours.
Highest Academic Achievement
Top academic students in each grade, one student will be selected as the Highest academic Achievement recipient. To qualify for consideration, students must meet all the following criteria:
- Maintain a combined average of 80% in the four core subjects: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- A minimum of Proficient (PF) 75% in all other courses.
Students who do not achieve this minimum average will not be considered for Honours.
Parent-School First Contact Policy
We encourage an open and positive communication among all parents/guardians and staff of our school. The following policy shall act as a guideline for the role of parents along with the resolution of parent-school conflicts in Edmonton Catholic Schools:
- All parents and staff are to ensure that their conduct contributes to a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe learning environment.
- All parties in a conflict situation must recognize and respect the “first contact” principle. This means that the person(s) who have the concern, must begin addressing the concern directly with those persons with whom they have it, before taking their concern elsewhere.
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