Awards
Each year in the fall, the Collegiate holds its annual Awards Assembly for students in Grade 9 to Grade 11 from the previous year. This assembly is held to acknowledge students who have achieved high academic standing or high co-curricular achievement, and/or have made extraordinary contributions to the school and school spirit in the previous year. Grade 12 awards and scholarships are distributed at the graduation ceremony in June.
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HONOURS AWARDS
Students will receive an Honours Award if they attain an average of 80% or greater.
Honours with Distinction will be awarded for an average of 90% or greater.
The averages will be calculated as follows:
Grade 9 will be calculated on the average of 8 Grade 9 credits:
1. Five compulsory subjects; English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Phys. Ed, and Science.
2. The best three optional credits at the Grade 9 level.
Grade 10 will be calculated on the average of 8 Grade 10 credits:
1. Five compulsory subjects; English Language Arts, Geography, Phys. Ed, Science and the better Mathematics mark at the Grade 10 level.
2. a) Regular Program Students: The best three credits from their optional subjects at the Grade 10 level.
b) Vocational Program Students: The best three credits from the vocational semester.
Grade 11 will be calculated on the average of 6 credits as follows:
1. Regular Program Students:
a) Compulsory subjects; the best of each English Language Arts and Mathematics at the grade 11 level and History 30S.
b) The best three credits from their optional subjects at the Grade 11 level.
2. Vocational Program Students:
a) Compulsory subjects; the best of each English Language Arts and Mathematics at the grade 11 level.
b) The best four credits from their optional subjects at the Grade11 level and/or the vocational semester.
History 30S is an optional course for vocational students.
Grade 12 will be calculated on the average of 5 credits as follows:
1. Regular Program Students:
a) Compulsory subjects; the best of each English Language Arts and Mathematics at the grade 12 level.
b) The best three credits from their optional subjects at the Grade 12 level.
2. Vocational Program Students:
a) Compulsory subjects; the best of each English Language Arts and Mathematics at the grade 12 level.
b) The best three credits from their optional subjects at the Grade12 level and/or the vocational semester.
NOTES:
1. Only courses reported using a percentage grade can be used for Honour Roll calculations.
2. Courses will only be used once for a student's average regardless of which level the course is at and which grade the student is in.
3. For Honour Roll purposes only courses at current grade level will be considered in the grade average regardless of when they were taken. Courses below current grade level will not be used in a student's average calculation. For example, a Grade 11 course taken in Grade 10 will not be used in the honour roll calculation until the student is in Grade 11, also a Grade 11 course taken in Grade 12 will not be used in the calculation of an average for Grade 12.
4. To be eligible for honour roll, students must be enrolled in the required number of courses to be considered a full time student for the year. (Grade 9 & 10 - 8 courses minimum, Grade 11 & 12 - 6 courses minimum.)
5. Students transferring into Morden Collegiate will be considered for Honour Roll on an individual basis.
OTHER AWARDS:
SUBJECT CERTIFICATES: Above average academic achievement and a superior attitude are the major criteria considered by teachers as they nominate individuals for subject area recognition. The philosophy adhered to is that recognition be given to as many students as possible. Scholarships, subject certificates and bursaries are made possible by the Collegiate, Morden & area businesses and community groups.
SPIRIT AWARDS: The Spirit Award is intended to recognize the students who have put in their time and energy to make school activities successful. This may be through their leadership, enthusiasm, and/or commitment and involvement to bringing these events to a successful conclusion. The Spirit Award recognizes involvement in the many school activities that contribute to school life and atmosphere.
MERIT AWARDS: Four Senior (Grade 11 & 12 ) and four Junior (Grade 9 & 10) Merit Awards are presented to students for outstanding involvement in school activities outside of athletics.
GENERAL PROFICIENCY AWARD: The General Proficiency Award is presented to a Grade 12 student who has exemplified academic proficiency, student leadership, and significant involvement in school activities. This overall contribution will have had a positive impact on the school environment. The General Proficiency Award is acknowledged through the presentation of a certificate and a cash award of $500.00.
ATHLETIC AWARDS: The Physical Education Department awards a number of athletic awards to students involved in team and individual athletics. Minor athletic crests are awarded to deserving Grade 9 & 10 students and major athletic crests to deserving Grade 11&12 students. Each year trophies are awarded to the top female and male athletes of the year. Medals are awarded to zone and provincial athletic winners.
The Grade 12 Academic, Spirit and Merit Awards are presented at graduation.
Note: Revision of policies/procedures may occur throughout the school year. Prior to implementation, discussions will occur with students and parents.