things you need to know at gca

Things You Need to Know at GCA

2010-2011

Academic◦ Honour Roll system

GCA Awards and Procedures

Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude

must be enrolled in both Canadian and Chinese subjects at GCA.

must be enrolled in both Canadian and Chinese subjects at GCA.

No Fails No FailsAverage of 80-90% in all subjects (Canadian and Chinese).

Average of 91% or higher in all subjects (Canadian and Chinese).

At the end of each school year, students who have been named to the Honour Roll for three out of four terms are given a special award.

Academic Award

Grades Ten to Twelve

First year CertificateSecond year Medal Third Year GCA Plaque + inducted

onto the GCA’s Honour Society

This award is presented to the student who shows the most academic improvement over the course of their GCA career.

Grade 12 Academic Improvement Award

Academic Athlete of the Year (Male/Female):◦ Participation in at least two, preferably three

separate school sports and maintain a school average of 80% or above.

◦ Sportsmanship, leadership, commitment to the school team, and service to athletics

◦ Contribution to the school community◦ Reliable, professional, enthusiastic attitude and

serves as a role model for the school community

Athletic Award Criteria

All-around Athlete (Male/Female):◦ Participation in three separate school sports◦ Demonstration of outstanding athletic efforts◦ Sportsmanship, leadership, commitment to the

school team, and service to athletics◦ Contribution to the school community◦ Inspirational or unsung hero

Awards for service to the school are based on a cumulative point system. One point is awarded for each five hours of service.

Service Award

Points Awards5 Certificate

15 Bronze medal

30 Silver medal

45 Gold medal

60 Gold pin

HOW????

Teacher-run Student-run (with sponsor teacher)

Student-run (without sponsor teacher)

Ice-skating CantoneseDramaMathChessFrenchArtBasketball BicyclingBadmintonFootball Volleyball SwimmingTable tennis GolfYearbookScience

Club

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GCA

Fill out registration form

Deadline Sept 15 Leaders:

◦ prepare booth on Clubs Day

Clubs Day ◦ Sept 20-21 ◦ Lunch time

What is co-curricular?◦ Activities outside of the classroom◦ Sports, clubs, volunteer, work

What is the CCT?◦ A official record of your co-curricular activities and

school achievements

Why is it important?◦ Stand-out from other students◦ Get recognized!◦ Universities will look at them!

Co-curricular Transcript (CCT)

Leadership activities

Honours, Awards,Recognition

Participation

Personal Learning Statement