SCHOOL PROGRAM

With the exception of special circumstances which are approved by the Principal, students in Grades 8 through 11 are enroled in eight courses. With the approval of the Principal, Grade 12 students may take seven courses and a study if they are enroled in four of the following: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Calculus 12, English Literature 12, French 12, Geography 12, Writing 12, Law 12, Mathematics 12, Physics 12, Spanish 12.

PE is compulsory for all students in Grades 8, 9, and 10, unless medically excused, and is an elective (optional) course in Grades 11 and 12. A student requiring an exemption from PE is to present a letter from the family doctor to the Administration. Students are expected to wear a T-shirt, shorts, and running shoes for PE.

Student Timetable Changes

Changing a student timetable, once the school year has commenced, is not encouraged. However, individual circumstances may arise whereby altering a student program may be beneficial to potential academic success. Counsellors are available at school during late August for timetable changes. Requests for timetable changes after school opening will not be considered. Students wishing to change courses after the second week of September may do so only with permission of a parent in consultation with the Counsellor. Our school policy is that all students should complete all courses they enrolled in at the beginning of the year. Permission to drop a course after the third week in October will be considered in exceptional cases following a meeting with parents/guardians, the Counsellor, and the Administrator.

Homeroom

Students are grouped by grade into groups of students that meet at the beginning of the year and several times throughout the year to facilitate administrative duties, and to receive encouragement, support, and guidance.

Mini Courses

This University Hill innovation allows students to enrich their school experience through selecting mini courses in a wide range of interest areas, for example: art, music, dance, drama, sports, and writing. Teachers sponsor mini courses on Fridays from 12:34 to 1:35 p.m. during first and third term. Minis are part of the school day and students are expected to attend.

CAPP

Students receive Career and Personal Planning (CAPP) instruction during last periods on Fridays in term two, and on special school-wide CAPP days throughout the year. This arrangement allows the Ministry of Education mandated course to be dilivered without interrupting elective course offerings. Topics include personal health, and preparation for future education and the workplace.