Behaviour
- Arrive on time both physically and mentally.
- Show respect towards yourself, others, and property.
- Come prepared with necessary materials.
- Review daily and don't hesitate to ask questions.
Cell Phones
Cell phones will be placed in a holder at the front of the classroom for the duration of the class. This includes during washroom breaks.
Absences
If a student misses a major assessment (test or project presentation), they will make it up during the next available class. It's the student's responsibility to catch up on missed work. They should schedule an appointment or make other arrangements to fulfill requirements. Being absent doesn't excuse missing work.
Test Security
All tests will remain at school. Students can review them in class but cannot take them home.Parents interested in seeing a test can arrange an appointment with the teacher.
Class Success
Practice the day work is assigned to solidify concepts and required thinking for class. Waiting until the day before (or right before) work is due is not an effective strategy.
Parents and Tutors
Parents can help by ensuring all assigned classwork is completed and self-marked, including corrections. If students have a tutor, parents should make sure the tutor is an additional resource, not a crutch. The student should do most of the work, with the tutor assisting when needed.
Extra Help
Students can schedule appointments before school, during lunch, or after school for additional assistance.
Plagiarism
- Plagiarism is a serious offense.
- Students must understand the importance of presenting their own original work and not submitting someone else's work as their own, in full or in part.
- Examples of plagiarism are provided and reviewed at the start of each year during library orientation.
- Plagiarism includes copying from a fellow student, allowing someone to copy your work, submitting another's work as your own (including a hired tutor), and not properly citing sources from the internet.
- RCS follows standard BC school consequences for plagiarism and cheating.
Competency Scale
Extending: (91-100%)
- Student goes beyond the learning standard with complex ideas, creativity, and originality. They can confidently share and apply deep understanding.
Proficient: (76-90%)
- Student fully comprehends the learning standard, is independent, and confidently shares their learning.
Developing: (60-75%)
- Student is learning and growing, sometimes needing support. They're building foundational skills to progress.
Emerging: (0-59%)
- Student is gaining a basic understanding with continuous support, and needs to learn more foundational skills to move forward.
use two Hands
