It is the responsibility of each student to maintain evidence showing facets of the writing process for all writing assignments throughout the entire semester.  The writing evaluation consists of 2 components B product and process.  Evidence of writing process must be shown in order to quality the final product as polished.

All students are expected to attend all classes and to do all assigned work.  If a student is absent for a test or when an assignment is given, it is his/her responsibility to contact the teacher regarding a make-up.

Opportunity will be given to a student to write missed tests unless the absence is unauthorized.  It is also the student's responsibility to familiarize him/herself with and make up missed work.  Unless otherwise instructed, it is expected that all unfinished work is to be completed as homework.     

Major assignments (ex: essays, projects) are expected on the due date.  Each school day late will result in a 5 % penalty of marks.  No major assignment of this type will be evaluated after the class has received the marked assignments from the teacher. Notwithstanding, students are still expected to hand in all work. A “no mark” as opposed to a zero may be given at the discretion of the teacher.

Extensions will only be considered a) given the seriousness of the circumstance or b) with discussion with the teacher prior to the due date.

When students give oral presentations to a small group or a whole class, an honest attempt to fulfil the requirement of the given task, will result in a passing grade.

This does not apply in the academic levels.

In order to ensure the success of seminars, debates, group work, etc., it is important that a student take seriously his/her responsibility to a) attend punctually and b) make positive contributions to his/her group and class. 

If a student cannot be present for his/her scheduled presentation, he/she should give the teacher advanced notice (in person or by telephone).  Failure to meet the above expectations may result in a mark of zero in the given task.

Failure to complete an ISU in any course where it is a major part of the evaluation (i.e. 10 % or more) may result in a credit being withheld.

" the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work." (Webster's)

Plagiarism is a serious offence and will result in a mark of zero to any student or students involved.  Further consequences such as suspension may be imposed by the administration.