Co-curricular activities, clubs and sports for students:
Participation in co-curricular clubs and sports affords students an excellent opportunity to broaden their interests and to develop their knowledge and their talents in many different ways. It gives them an introduction to proper procedures for the conduct of meetings, organization of campaigns, planning programs, etc. If interested in joining one or more of the school clubs, attend the first organizational meeting when it is announced on the P.A. Beware of overloading to the detriment of course studies. The activities are planned to add to a student’s education, not detract from it.
Responsibilities - Athletic Contract:
Being a student-athlete and a member of a John Fraser Royals team carries with it many responsibilities. These responsibilities are outlined in order for them to be clearly understood by both students and parents.
Student responsibilities:
• I am responsible for all schoolwork missed while away from school and realize that to use athletics as an excuse for incomplete work is not appropriate.
• I am responsible for making every effort to maintain at least an acceptable grade in each course, as well as maintain regular attendance.
• If I am absent from any class on game-day I realize I am not eligible to attend the game that day or the following game.
Athlete responsibilities:
• It is my responsibility to attend all practices on time. I will inform my coach in advance if I need to be excused. I realize that I may be asked to leave the team following three absences. If I am absent from practice without reason I realize I may not play the next game.
• When representing the Jaguars I will conduct myself in a positive, sporting manner. I will show respect for my teammates, coaches, officials and opponents at all times.
• I will travel to and from games with the team unless I have made arrangements with my coach (having parental consent) well ahead of time.
• I am responsible for my uniform and returning it clean at the end of the season. If I do not return the uniform, I must pay the replacement cost.
• Once I have been selected as a member of a team, I am committed for the full season. If asked to leave or I quit a team, I may not be eligible to participate on any school team for two sport seasons, (e.g. winter/spring). Appeals of this decision can be presented at the start of each athletic season to a review panel.
Co-curricular awards:
All students are encouraged to participate in the various clubs, organizations and athletic activities during each of their years at John Fraser Secondary School. To encourage and recognize such participation, points are recorded as accumulated. While the Points Committee make every effort to keep each student's points total up-to-date, the final responsibility for checking points total belongs to the student involved. The various awards, representative of this point accumulation, are given out at Commencement and Awards Assemblies to honour these students.
John Fraser Secondary School's activity point system is a way of both motivating and recognizing student leadership and achievement. The system is equitable, and has attainable goals. Co-curricular activities are placed in three categories: Arts; Athletics; Clubs/Organizations/Special Events. They operate under the supervision of a staff sponsor in conjunction with the SAC.
There are four levels of achievement: Bronze, Silver, Gold and the Gold Ring.
|
LEVEL |
POINTS |
|
|
BRONZE |
40 |
|
SILVER |
80 |
|
GOLD |
120 |
|
GOLD RING |
150 |
|
To equitably recognize student involvement in the many types of school- based activities, the maximum number of points possible in any activity is determined by the level of the activity. The four levels recognize the different minimum amounts of student time commitment.
Activity Points Table
The granting and submission of activity points is the responsibility and discretion of the staff advisor/coach/conductor of the individual activity.
|
Level |
Point Allowance |
|
For attending and participating |
For leadership, commitment, and initiative |
|
I
Time Commitment: 10 - 25 hours
Points awarded 1 to 5 |
1, 2, 3 |
4, 5 |
|
II
Time Commitment: 25 – 50 hours
Points awarded 5 to 10 |
5, 6, 7 |
8, 9, 10 |
|
III
Time Commitment: 50+ hours
Points awarded 10 to 15 |
10, 11, 12 |
13, 14, 15 |
|
Special Accomplishment
Points awarded 1 to 3
|
Other organized groups or special individual accomplishments that represent recognition from outside the school. (e.g. First in Peel in a Math Contest or Tennis Champion) |
|
Student Activity Council
|
The chief executives of SAC would be eligible for a maximum of twenty (20) activity points. |
For the determination of Gold Ring, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, all points are cumulative during the student's time at John Fraser Secondary School.
AWARDS
SANDY RANSOM STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
· presented annually to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership both at John Fraser Secondary School and in the community.
MARTHA WOOD HUMANITARIAN AWARD
· presented annually to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to equity and social justice in the John Fraser Secondary School community and who plans to make a humanitarian effort in the future.
JOHN KOSTYNIK COMPUTER ENGINEERING AWARD
· presented annually to the graduating student who maintains a Level 4 (80%) or above average or shows steady improvement over the semester and who shows a commitment to their studies by good attendance and mature attitude, participation in class and group work and helping others with their work.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
· presented to the graduating student whose volunteer work in our community best represents the spirit and philosophy of John Fraser Secondary School. The student's commitment to volunteering goes well beyond the 40 hours required for their diploma.
FOUNDING STAFF AWARD
· presented to the graduating student who has spent their entire secondary school career at John Fraser Secondary School and has contributed most to the spirit and vision of the school.
GRADUATE ACADEMIC AWARD
· presented to the graduating student with the highest average calculated on six (6) Senior Level courses.
GREAT BEGINNINGS AWARD
· presented to the grade nine student who best combines academic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular activities and the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.
MRS. MARGARET BERNASEK MEMORIAL AWARD
· presented to the graduating student who has contributed the most over their secondary school career to the athletic program. This contribution has been as a player, manager, coach or member of the Fraser Athletic Council.
JOHN FRASER AWARD
· recognizes a graduating student who has demonstrated academic success at the college level of study, and who is currently pursuing a post secondary education in a college or vocational programme.
VICE-PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
· presented to the most improved student who has been a full-time student, has successfully completed all courses, and dramatically improved their commitment to learning and personal growth.
PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP AWARD
· presented to the graduating John Fraser Secondary School student who demonstrates outstanding leadership while also maintaining satisfactory grades.
RUSS VAN LEUSDAN AWARD
· presented to a graduating student who has successfully completed at least 2 grade 12 U-level science courses and plans to study science at university. They must have been involved in science related activities and have community involvement related to science and social justice.
REACHING HIGHER
· presented to a graduate who is now pursuing a post secondary education and who, while at John Fraser, achieved good marks by diligently applying the learning strategies taught in their Special Education courses to help minimize the interference of their specific learning disability.
DEBORAH MACDONALD "LEAVE A LEGACY" AWARD
· presented to a graduate who has been accepted at a post secondary institution and who has made an outstanding contribution to the school through extra-curricular activities (e.g. arts, athletics, clubs, SAC, charitable events), exceptional leadership skills, and strong school spirit resulting in a positive impact on school tone
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD
· from the Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration and presented to the graduating student whose volunteer work in our community goes well beyond the 40-hour graduation requirement
Governor General's Bronze Medal
· presented to the graduating student with the highest average calculated on all grade 11 and 12 courses