School Manual:

Here are the pertinent sections of our school manual that may be of interest to you.  For a more complete published copy of the School Manual contact the school office. 

Fees & Tuition Policy

Application Fees:

·         The application fee helps cover the costs of the interviews, setting up files and placement evaluations.  This fee holds a place for a student if they are accepted.  The application fee is non-refundable

·         The fee is higher for applications received after July 31 in order to cover additional costs related to expedited ordering of supplies

·         The application fee will be charged for all new students and students returning after more than a one-year absence or an expulsion or refusal to readmit.

Tuition:

·         A deposit, which is a portion of the tuition, is required to hold a space for a student.  Deposits are non-refundable

·         The balance of tuition is payable in instalments or at a discount by paying in a lump sum before the end of June of the previous school year.

·         Students enrolling during the school year will be charged a prorated tuition fee.

·         Discounts for students from the same family are detailed in the Fee Summary section.  For family discount purposes, children will be counted from eldest to youngest.

·         Kindergarten tuition is 50% of the tuition for a full-time student

Refunds:

·         All refunds must be applied for in writing to the school office

·         Refunds for withdrawals will be pro-rated based upon the latter of the date of notification of withdrawal or the last day of attendance.  Tuition is payable for the month in which a student withdraws.

Delinquent Payments:

·         N.S.F. Cheques will be charged a $25 service fee.

·         Accounts more than one month overdue may require the withdrawal of a student without reimbursement of tuition responsibilities

It is not the intention of this policy to add yet another problem to families who are experiencing financial difficulties.  If we are informed of extenuating circumstances, we will be pleased to discuss alternative arrangements.  Tuition assistance may be available for those in need.  Information on this program is available at the school office.

Fee Summary:

Application Fee – new students only:  $25.00 (July 31); $40.00 (After July 31)

Deposits (non-refundable) are due when re-enrolling or when a new applicant has been accepted for placement.  The balance of tuition is paid according to one of the payment options listed below.

Kindergarten students counted as the last child in a family – would be considered 0.5 child

Balance of Tuition Payment Options:

Preauthorized Debit is available for monthly payments. 

The necessary paperwork is available at the School Office

 Assessment

Teachers continuously monitor student progress through in-class activities such as questioning, quizzing, evaluating projects, and so on. When formal summative evaluations (tests) are due, students will be given at least one week’s notice. This is considered adequate warning for those students requiring additional preparation time.

Homework: The purpose of homework is:

· To provide opportunities for students to consolidate what was learned in class;

· To enable students to complete work that was not completed in class;

· To provide additional time needed to complete larger projects as needed;

· To provide additional study time for students needing it.

Completing and handing in assigned homework is vital to achieving a good academic standing. Students who persistently fail to complete homework will be dealt with according to our discipline policy. It is the student’s responsibility to record any assigned work in the agenda.

 Report Cards: 
MECY has implemented a new reporting system for student achievement. In the EY, numerical marks will not be used. Parents will rely on the faculty’s anecdotal reports to assess their children’s performance. In the MY’s, faculty have the option of using one or the other. At Westpark School, parents can expect both numerical and anecdotal reports. The SY’s faculty will rely on numerical marks to report progress, but will submit to the need for anecdotal reports where necessary. Teaching staff should be prepared to comment on the IT development of each child.  This will be required for every class K-12.

Parents can expect communication from faculty when a student’s performance needs to be addressed. Similarly, faculty can expect parents to contact them when necessary.

Early Years:

There are three (3) official reporting periods; fall (November), spring (March/April), and summer (June). The grading system is anecdotal, using the following descriptions:

                1.  Meeting Outcomes;

                2.  Developing Skills and Strategies;

                3.  Experiencing Difficulty;

                X   Not yet taught;
                                                 -- Topic has not been reassessed at this time.

Middle Years:

There are three (3) official reporting periods; fall (November), spring (March/April), and summer (June).

Honour Roll:  Students in this group have the privilege of being recognized as Honour Roll students. To be eligible, a student must consistently exhibit these qualities:

A positive attitude, wholesome character, and a whole-hearted involvement in Westpark School ; A high academic achievement;

· Average score of 85% in all subjects;

· Minimum of 70% in each subject;

· No rating below 2 in the Patterns of Character/Work & Study Habits;

· No rating below 2 at year’s end in Overall Column of Patterns of Character/Work & Study Habits.

Senior Years

There are three (3) official reporting periods; fall (November), spring (March/April), and summer (June).

 Two (2) categories exist for Honour Roll: Honour Roll and High Honour Roll. Eligibility criteria for each of these are as follows:

Honour Roll:  A positive attitude, wholesome character, and a whole-hearted involvement in Westpark School ;

·         A high academic achievement;

·         Average score of 80 – 89.9% in all subjects;

·         Minimum of 60% in each subject;

·         No rating below 2 in the Patterns of Character/Work & Study Habits;

·         No rating below 2 at year’s end in Overall Column of Patterns of Character/Work & Study Habits.

High Honour Roll: 

A positive attitude, wholesome character, and a whole-hearted involvement in Westpark School ;

·         A high academic achievement;

·         Average score of 90% in all subjects;

·         Minimum of 65% in each subject;

·         No rating below 2 in the Patterns of Character/Work & Study Habits;

·         No rating below 2 at year’s end in Overall Column of Patterns of Character/Work & Study Habits.

The pass mark for Grade 5 – 8 is 60%. Credits will be awarded in Grade 9 - 12 for all marks 50% or higher.

Promotion Policy: 

This policy will assist in determining when students are ready for the next grade in EY and MY, and whether a credit has been earned for a course in SY.

Early Years:  The faculty evaluate a child’s readiness to proceed to the next level. Where challenges exist, they may recommend that a child be held back. Parental consent is sought before any such decisions are implemented.

Middle Years:  To pass a course in MY, a student must score an average of 60%. Students failing a course may be required to take the course again if they are to be adequately prepared for the next grade. This is especially critical for the transition into Grade 9.

At the faculty’s’ recommendation, a student may be held back or allowed to proceed and take modified course content. Parental consent is required before any action may be taken.

Senior Years:  To pass a course in SY, a student must score an average of 50%. Students failing a compulsory course will be required to take the course again, or another equivalent course where such exists, if they are to accumulate the required number and kinds of credits for graduation.

If borderline cases surface, the faculty will consider factors such as:

·         The student’s proven ability and potential;

·         The student’s proven ability and/or effort;

·         Physical or emotional disabilities;

The student’s marks as reflected in the full range of courses over the year.

Study Periods (Spares)

Students who are registered for correspondence courses or have no scheduled class must choose one of these options. In the interest of keeping noise levels to a minimum, under no circumstance are they allowed to use the lunch time games. They may engage in one of three (3) activities:

·         Work in the Library or study carrels;

·         Stay in the lounge area (west side) and engage in quiet activities; the library area needs to be remain a quiet zone at all times;

·         Leave the building with parental consent.

Course Withdrawal:

SY students register for electives prior to the beginning of the school year. It may be necessary to change courses due to scheduling conflicts or other legitimate reasons. However, once a course is underway, it is important to maintain the class list. Some classes are small and may not proceed without the critical student mass.

Students may withdraw from a class within two (2) weeks of the semester without penalty. They will be required to submit a withdrawal form to the Guidance Counselor or Dean of Academics. The school reserves the right to refuse withdrawal where such action may jeopardize existing programming.

After the withdrawal window is closed, students may still withdraw and incur a penalty: their transcripts will indicate “incomplete” and “no credit”.

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