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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Calendar and Contact Info:
• Who do I Contact • School Year Calendar 2015-2016 • Important Dates 2016 • Map to International Office • International and school Phone Numbers • Counsellor Contact and Caseload • Mobile Phone options • Child, Youth, and Family Resources
Homestay:
• Travel Policies and Procedures • Extended absence form • Moving Procedures • Homestay Fee Records • Curfew and Sleepover rules • Notice of Homestay Termination
Student Success:
• Academic Policies • Course Change Form • Tips for Success • Youth Volunteer Opportunities
Activities:
• Local Places to go • Sports Groups • Winter Break Activities • March Break Activities
Office and Operations Administration Section:
• Guard me Claims form • Clinics that directly bill to Guard. Me On the North Shore • How to extend Study Permit and Visa • CIC Information • Custodian Declaration • Example Attendance Letter • Example Travel Letter
LEVEL EXAMPLE CONTACTTIMING
Fatality
Immediately!
Next business day
Within currentbusiness week
Within currentbusiness week
During business hours (9am-4:30 pm)
Academics andattendance
Mediation+Moves
General enquiries, travel letters, visas,medical insurance, etc
Arrest
Serious injury
Michael Frankowski, District Administrator604.219.6988
Crystal Tanfara, Vice Principal 604.219.6966
Amanda Burkholder, Homestay Manager 604.341.0515Martina and Yasuko, Homestay Coordinators
604.981.1155604.981.1154
Parties, drugs, alcohol
Martina and Yasuko, Homestay Coordinators [email protected]
Yvonne, Multicultural Worker [email protected] Tanfara, Vice Principal [email protected]
Haley, [email protected]
Everyday life questions
Martina and Yasuko, Homestay Coordinators
Who do I contact in International Programs?
updated 2016.08.16
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Stat Holiday Professional Day Reading Break Vacation Administrative Day Non-instructional Day (Curriculum In-service) First Day Back Last day of classes
School Year 2016 - 2017 (August 2016 - June 2017)
March 2017 April 2017
May 2017 June 2017
November 2016 December 2016 January 2017
February 2017
August 2016 September 2016 October 2016
West Vancouver School District: Important School Dates For 2016- 2017: Secondary Schools September 2016 Start Date: http://westvancouverschools.ca/international
September 2016 Term Date
Arrival dates (if attending Orientation) August 19, 20, or 21
Arrival date (if NOT attending orientation) September 1 to September 5
Orientation dates August 22 to 31 (week days only)
First day of school Tuesday, September 6
Winter Break December 19 to January 2, 2017
Classes resume Tuesday, January 3
March Break March 13 to 24
Classes resume Monday, March 27
Program end dates* January 31 (5 month student) - or - June 30 (10 month student)
Airline departure date No later than January 31 (5 month student) - or - June 30 (10 month student)
** Last day in June: Most students are completed their classes and exam the week of
June 20-24. Students are permitted to leave earlier than June 30th if their studies are complete.
*Homestay Arrival Dates: We ask that students arrive at their homestay, no more than 2 days before the start of Orientation to avoid temporary homestay placements
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Wes t Vancouver School Dis trict International Office1075 21s t s treet, Wes t Vancouver V7V 4A9
International Programs Department1075 21 Street, West VancouverBritish Columbia, Canada V7V 4A9W: www.westvancouverschools.ca/internationalT: 604.981.1158 E: [email protected]
O ce HoursMonday to Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pmClosed all statutory holidays
Phone: 604.981.1158
Access to our o ce can be from Inglewood Avenue (a) or 21 Street (b)
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International & School Phone Numbers (Enter these numbers in your phone!) International Programs office 604.981.1158 (Haley Topnik, Receptionist)
1075 21 Street, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 4A9 Email: [email protected] web: http://westvancouverschools.ca
Our International Staff: Michael Frankowski (Director, Custodian) Office: 604-981-1046 Mobile: 604-219-6988 Crystal Tanfara (Vice Principal) Office: 604-981-1299 Mobile: 604-219-6966 Dona Wang (Manager) Office: 604-981-1047 Mobile: 604-328-7087 Amanda Burkholder (Homestay Manager) Office: 604-981-1159 Mobile: 604-341-0515 Yasuko Otsuka (H/S Coordinator)RO/SEN Office: 604-981-1154 Mobile: 604-842-7578 Martina Brazeau (H/S Coordinator)WVSS Office: 604-981-1155 Mobile: 604-313-0012 Yvonne Xian (Multicultural Worker) Mobile: 778-871-2198 Hee-Jeung Kong (Office Assistant) Office: 604-981-1157 Secondary Schools Contact Information: Rockridge Secondary 604.981.1300 5350 Headland Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7W 3H2 Sentinel Secondary 604.981.1130
1250 Chartwell Drive, West Vancouver, BC, V7S 2R2 West Vancouver Secondary 604.981.1100
1750 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 2G7
West Van International Students: Stay In Contact & Stay Informed! 1. Download the free West Vancouver Arrival App & find our staff’s contact information & more!
APPLE: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/west-van-pal/id488500394?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carstenhoy.westvanpal2&hl=en
2. Sign up for the Remind App. We will text you important information during Orientation & beyond a) Smartphone: open web browser and go to link: rmd.at/westvan16 b) No smartphone: Text message: @westvan16 to #778-654-0431
The International Office MUST have your cell number and your email address!! If your cell or email changes, you must let us know. Please check your voice mail and emails daily.
School Counsellor Caseload - International Students
(Each student is assigned to a counsellor at their school) West Vancouver Secondary: 1750 Mathers Ave. V7V 2G7 Tel: 604-981-1100 Name Local Line Caseload Email Address
Mike MacNeil 1327 Grade 8’s [email protected] Catherine Walton 1173 Last name: A-G cwalton@ wvschools.ca Marla McLellan 1174 Last name: H-P mmclellan@ wvschools.ca Stewart McAllen 1326 Last name: Q-Z smcallen@ wvschools.ca Susie McDowell 289 Dept. Assistant [email protected] Helen Marshall 1124 Youth Worker [email protected] Sentinel Secondary School: 1250 Chartwell Dr. V7S 2R2 Tel: 604-981-1130 Name Local Line Caseload Email Address Wiljo Lum Gr 8-12 international wlum@ wvschools.ca Rockridge Secondary School: 5350 Headland Dr. V7W 3 Tel: 604-981-1300 Name Local Line Caseload Email Address Sue Maquignaz 1315 (8-11) Last name A-L smaquignaz@ wvschools.ca Emily Chen 1314 (8-11) Last name M-Z echen@ wvschools.ca Kel McDowell 1316 Gr. 12 & sport academies kmcdowell@ wvschools.ca Yvonne Xian (Multicultural Worker) School Hours Schedule: Tel: 778-271-2198 School Name Time Location Rockridge Tuesday mornings The small room next to the Counsellor’s Office Sentinel Wednesday mornings Student Mezz West Vancouver Sec. Thursday mornings The small room next to the Counsellor’s office Counsellors are there to assist you! Know your counsellor and advise them of any concerns! They can help with academics, timetable, social and emotional issues. Get to know them! Homestay parents are most welcome to contact the counsellors with questions or concerns as well. Attendance issues or concerns – contact your students’ counsellor!
Mobile Phone Options August 17, 2015
MOBILE (CELL) PHONES Information for our International Students
Please note that homestay families should not be signing contracts for student phone plans. There are a few options available for students:
OPTION #1: PhoneBox 1-855-886-0505 (No contract or Guarantor) No contract and no guarantor is required – this is what most of our students need!
• Information has been sent to you and your families. PhoneBox is offering special rates to our students • Phone Box will be at Orientation to assist with signing up, if desired. • They have daily and weekly rates as well, if parents are coming to visit. • Packages from $35-$64/month are available
Option #2: Koodo Mobile: 1-866-995-6636 (Pre-Paid Plan)
• Koodo is an option for international students with no fixed terms or credit checks. It is a pre-paid plan • They have base plans from $15 to $50 dollars with “Data Booster“ add-ons • Sim card costs extra. You receive the value back in service. Unused data is transferred to next month. • See https://www.koodomobile.com and/or call: 1-866-99-KOODO (1-866-995-6636)
Option #3: A monthly plan (Fido, Virgin – same plans) Requires Guarantor (parent/relative who lives here) The internet speeds will be LTE and there are no coverage issues. There is a $10 sim card charge, and the guarantor will have to call in and cancel when the service is no longer required. All plans include Canada wide calling, unlimited international text, call display, voicemail, and if it includes minutes, it will be unlimited minutes after 5pm and on weekends. $35 - 300 Minutes, 300 mb $40 - 500 Minutes, 500 mb $45 - 750 Minutes, 750 mb $55 - Unlimited Minutes, 1 Gb $65 - Unlimited Minutes, 2 Gb $75 - Unlimited Minutes, 3 Gb Students are encouraged to shop around and find the right plan for their needs and budget. Please verify the accuracy of all information provided as changes may be made without our knowledge This information was provided by PhoneBox, Best Buy Mobile, Wireless Waves and by online searches.
Children, Youth and Family Resources on the North Shore
Ministry of Child and Family Development Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions:
604-904-4336 Fam. Services &Child Protection: 604-981-0008 After hours: 604-310-1234 NS Youth Justice Office 604-904-4300
Grief ● Youth Living w. Loss (@NSNH 13-19 yrs) [email protected] ● BC Bereavement Help Line 604-738-9950/1-877-779-2223 (toll free)
Mental Heath ● Canadian Mental Health Assn , N. & W. Van Branch, 211-260 W. Esplanade, N.V. cmha.ca 604-987-6959 ● Kelty Mental Health Resource Ctr, 604-875-2084 [email protected] keltymentalhealth.ca ● The F.O.R.C.E. Society for kids’ mental health, 604-878-3400 forcesociety.com ● NS Stress and Anxiety clinic (fee) 604-985-3939 www.nssac.ca ● Children & Adults w. ADHD (Van. support groups) 604-222-4043 ● NS Schizophrenia Society 604-926-0856 [email protected] ● Pacific Bipolar Foundation, 604-971-0723 pacificbipolarfoundation.com
Crisis Services ● Youth in BC 24 Distress Line 604-872-3311 or 1-866-661-3311 On line: www.youthinbc.com ● NS Crisis Services Society (Adol. & Child. Empowerment Program) www.nscss.net 604-987-0366 women 24 hr support line 604-987-3374 ● NS Youth Safe House (ages 13-19): 1-877-789-6884 ● SAFER (Suicide Attempt Counselling) 604-675-3985
Addictions • PLEA Youth Support Recovery Program www.plea.bc.ca 604-708-2616 • Hollyburn Family Services – addictions & mental health 778-855-4566/604-987-8211
Integrated Family and Youth Intake Line – Family Services 604-987-1411
(Hollyburn Family Services, Family Services of NS, Westcoast Family Resources, Elizabeth Fry Society)
Mental Health/Addictions
Vancouver Coast Health –Mental Health ● Child and Adolescent Program: 604-983-6719 (referral through MCFD mental health) Mental health assessment and treatment (psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, etc.) ● Youth Concurrent Disorder Program: 604-984-3795 (13-18yrs. old with mental health and substance misuse issues) ● Lions Gate Hospital 604-988-3131
Sexual & Physical Health N.S. Youth Clinics
(604-983-6700) ● John Braithwaite Com Centre 145 W. 1st St., N.V. (2nd floor) Mon (3:15-6:15 pm) ● West Van Com Centre 2121 Marine Drive, W. V. (1st floor) Tues (2:30-4:30 pm) ●Parkgate Com Centre 3625 Banff Court, N.V. (2nd floor) Thurs (2:30-4:30 pm) ●Options for Sexual Health – drop in Parkgate Com Centre 3625 Banff Court, N.V. (2nd floor) Wed (5:30-8:30 pm) 778-389-6372
Pregnancy/Termination Services ● NS Neighbourhood House – Pregnant/Parenting Teen program 604-258-8325 ● Everywoman’s Health Centre www.everywomanshealthcentre.ca 604-322-6692 ● Dr. Kaye (N.V.) book direct 604-980-2838 ● Care Program (BC Women’s) 604-875-2022 ● Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic www.elizabethbagshawclinic.ca 604-736-7878 ● Willow Clinic: 604-709-5611
LGBTQ Services ● VCH Three Bridges Health Unit 604-736-9844 ● PLFAG Vancouver 604-626-5667 ● Pride House 604-288-7218 ● Qmunity (Gab Youth) 604-684-5307 ● Qmunity Prideline( 7-10 pm) 604-684-6869
Sexual Assault Services ● VCH Emergency Dept 920 West 10th Avenue ● Rape Crisis Centre (Women Against Violence Against Women) 604-255-6344 ● Van. Rape Relief and Crisis Centre 604-872-8212 ● BC Male Survivors 604-682-6482
Sexual Exploitation ● ONYX (18 yrs and younger) 604-871-0450 ● Children of the Street Soc. 604-777-7510 ● PEERS Prostitution Empowerment Counseling & Education 1-888-733-7722 ● PACE Prostitution Alternatives Counselling & Education 604-872-7651
Social Services Family Support
● Hollyburn Family Services, 604-987-8211 hollyburn.ca ● Family Services of NS, 101-255 W. 1st St, NV 604-988-5281 www.familyservices.bc.ca ● Westcoast Family Resources Society 604-985-2202 (parent training) www.westcoastfamily.org ● Living Systems 604-926-5496 ● N S Neighbourhood House 604-987-8138 ● Elizabeth Fry Society NS 778-869-1551/604-980-4423 ● Parent Support Services of BC (self help groups) 604-669-1616 ● Open Door for Single Mothers (Mon morn) 604-985-1122 (ex28)
Youth Employment ● NS YWCA – One Stop Career Shop 604-988-3766 www.ywcavan.org/content/One_Stop_Career_Shop/190 ● Wired 4 Success Youth 604-988-1292 (John Stoffer) ● NS Youth Service Directory www.cnv.org/youthresources
Aboriginal Services ● So-Sah-Latch Health & Family Centre (Squamish Nation) 604-985-7826 ● Tsleil-Waututh Nation Child & Family Centre 604-929-0693 BC Aboriginal Childcare Society (ECE) 604-913-9128
Hearing ● NS Children’s Hearing Clinic 604-983-6704 ● Deaf Children’s Society of BC 604-525-6056 ● Speech/Language/Hearing SLP -NS Community Health 604-983-6760
Nutrition ● Dial-A-Dietician 604-732-9191 ● LGH Nutrition Counselling 604-984-5752 ● BC Children’s Outpatient Nutrition 604-875-3294 ● N S Youth Eating Disorder Program 604-992-4814
Vision ● VCH NS Early Childhood Vision Screening Prg. 604-983-6700 ● Sunny Hill Visual Impairment Prg. 604-453-8300
Developmental Delay ● NS Disability Resource Ctr 604-985-5371 ● Centre for Ability 604-451-5511 ● Down Syndrome Research Foundation 604-444-3773 ● Sunny Hill Centre 604-453-8300 ● NS Supported Child Dev. 604-998-0131 ● NS Peds Resource Team (VCH) 604-904-6200 ext 4162
Travel Policies and Procedures If an international student is planning overnight trip outside of Vancouver area:
• Natural parents of the student fill in the travel request form online prior to travel for any travel outside of the Vancouver area : http://westvancouverschools.ca/international/student-travel-application/ Note: This online request must be submitted when traveling overnight with their host parents.
Travelling back to home countries during Winter Break and Spring Break
1. If an international student is travelling back to their home country during the Winter Break
and/or the Spring Break; • Natural parents of the student fill in the travel request form online prior to
travel: http://westvancouverschools.ca/international/student-travel-application/
2. If an international student will be missing school days due to travel arrangements: The student must submit the Extended Absence Application.
• If approved, the International Programs department will inform the student’s school to mark the requested days as “Excused Absence”.
• If not approved or the Extended Absence Application was not submitted by the student, “Unexcused Absence” will be noted on the student’s record. In addition, further disciplinary action might be taken.
During the Winter Break and the Spring Break, one week before or after is acceptable time off school, if the student’s parents/ custodian inform the International Programs in advance. We acknowledge that getting flight tickets at Winter and Spring Break can be challenging. Students should make every effort to return to their schools on time. Students should also inform their teachers and homestay parents of their travel plans as early as possible.
Other Overnight Trips If an international student is planning overnight trip outside of Vancouver area;
• Natural parents of the student fill in the travel request form online prior to travel for any travel outside of the Vancouver area : http://westvancouverschools.ca/international/student-travel-application/
Note: This online request must be submitted even when traveling overnight with the host parents.
Once the trip has been approved, students and their host parents will be notified by email. We will deny permission for trips which ae too risky for the student. If this happens, we will communicate the reasons by email to the natural parents, custodian, and homestay parents. The goal is not to restrict students from having experiences but try to ensure that travel is arranged safely and with proper approval.
Day Trips to the US If students want to have a day trip to the US, they do not need to be accompanied by an adult over 25. We DO NOT encourage students to travel on their own but they can travel with other students or friends.
• Natural parents of the student fill in the travel request form online prior to travel: http://westvancouverschools.ca/international/student-travel-application/
Once the office has approved the trip, the student can come to pick up a Travel Letter. It is the student’s responsibility to take proper travel documentation and check the US entry requirements. Visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
More Information and Travel Letter requests For information about permission and requests for a Travel Letter, please email [email protected]
International Student Extended Absence Application Form
Daily attendance at the secondary school level is critical to ensure student success. Certain classroom assignments, projects and exams cannot be made up if missed. For these reasons we do not recommend or allow students be absent during the school term. However, extended absence can be authorized for particular reasons*. Students are required to obtain permission from the International office if an extended absence is to be authorized. This form must be given to the International office at least one week prior to departure for approval to be granted. Students must inform teachers a week prior to departure (see back of sheet). Students may receive a “0” for missed work. Please complete the following: (Questions? Ask your homestay co-ordinator: [email protected]) Student’ Last name Student’s first name Students’ Grade School name This student will be absent from school from ___________________________ to _______________________ Total ______# of school days of absences, because of ________________________________________________ ☐ Travel Letter provided Student Signature ________________________________________ Permission Check list: (Please have homestay & school sign first, then bring to International Office) ☐ Natural Parent/custodian* Name Signature
☐ Homestay Parent Name Signature
☐ Homestay Coordinator Name Signature
☐ International Programs Name Crystal Tanfara Signature
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *During the Winter Break and the Spring Break, one week prior to –or– one week after the scheduled vacations is considered as acceptable extra time off school if the student’s parents/custodian inform the International Programs department in advance. Allowing limited extra days off acknowledges that getting flight tickets during Christmas holidays and Spring Break can be challenging. Students should make every effort to return to their schools on time. If the notice from parents or custodians is received in advance, the International Programs department will inform the student’s school to mark those days as “Excused Absence”. If no notice from parents or custodian is received in advance, extra days off will be marked as “Unexcused Absence” on their Attendance Records and Report Card. In addition, further disciplinary action might be taken. Note: See instructions on back. Ms. Tanfara will be the last person to sign & can sign for Mr. Frankowski. *Natural parents only need to sign if they reside here in the Vancouver area
School Staff: Please sign below to acknowledge that you have been notified of the above absence, and indicate any instructions for completing missed work.
Period Day 1
Course Teacher’s Signature Teacher’s Requirements re Missed Work
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PM ____________________________ Counsellor’s Signature INSTRUCTIONS: What do I do first???
1. Check with Homestay coordinator to make sure your travel plans will be approved first! ([email protected]) Phone: 604-981-1154 (Yasuko) & 604-981-1155 (Martina)
2. Signature from your homestay parent. 3. Signatures from all your teachers 4. Signature from your counsellor. 5. Bring form to the International office. Homestay coordinator & Ms. Tanfara’s signature 6. International programs provides copy to school Attendance Secretary/ Administrator
Internal Use: ________________________ Administrator/ Secretary ________________________ Date
Moving? If you are living with your natural parent:
Your parent needs to bring his/her passport, Visa and proof of the new address to International office.
If you are living at a Private Host family:
Your custodian must inform the Homestay Coordinator with the contact details of your new, private host family information. (Name, address, phone number, and email address).
If you are staying with a District Host family:
If you find any problem or concern about your host family, come see your Homestay Coordinator first. We will assist you solving issues you might experience. Often, it’s just a result of miscommunication and the situation will be resolved quickly. If a homestay change is needed, students must complete a written Notice of Homestay Termination (two weeks’ notice). If the student is not willing or able to stay the two weeks, we expect payment in lieu.
You must contact the International Office for any changes!
We will be contacting you via email, phone, and text messages, so let us know if anything changes! Same for your homestay and custodian information, any changes, we must be informed!
Record of Payment This document is supporting you keeping a record of homestay fees being paid to your homestay. As you will be paying your homestay directly, please have your homestay sign each time after they have received the monthly homestay payments. The monthly homestay fees should be paid on the 28th /29th before the new month is starting. Monthly fees cover from the first day of the month to last day of the month only and cannot be pro-rated. Student Name: ___________________________________________________ Name of Homestay: ___________________________________________________ Month Total Paid Date Signature when received August 2016 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ (Orientation Homestay Fee) September 2016 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ October 2016 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ November 2016 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ December 2016 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ January 2017 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ February 2017 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ March 2017 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ April 2017 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ May 2017 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________ June 2017 __________CAD ______________ ______________________________
Curfew and Sleepover Rule
Weekend curfew time (Friday and Saturday night) is the following:
• 12:00 am for grade 11 & 12 students • 11:00 pm for grade 10 students • 10:00 pm for grade 8 & 9 students
Weekday curfew time (Sunday to Thursday) is the following:
• 10:00 pm for grade 11 & 12 students • 9:00 pm for grade 8, 9 & 10 students
NOTE: when you join school or community activities during the week, ask your host families if it is OK to come home later than curfew to attend these activities and team event. Sleepovers
Students and or host families can request a sleep over for the student, requests are completed online. This sleepover request must be done prior to the event.
Note:
• No mixed gender sleep overs are permitted • Must be supervised (adult at home)
Please follow the link below to request a sleep over :
http://westvancouverschools.ca/international/sleepovers/
International Programs Department1075 21 Street, West VancouverBritish Columbia, Canada V7V 4A9W: www.westvancouverschools.ca/internationalT: 604.981.1158 E: [email protected]
Notice of Homestay Termination Date: _______________________________ To: __________________________________________________
Last Name of Your Host Family From: __________________________________________________
Student Name Email: __________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________ Please be advised that on ______________________ I intend to move from
Date residence at ____________________________________________________
Homestay Address I understand that our homestay agreement requires two weeks (14 days) notice before I move. I hereby give you my notice. For Host Family use (please initial one box):
¨ Sufficient notice was given. ¨ Insufficient notice was given; student owes two weeks’ (14 days’) payment in lieu of
notice ¨ No notice is required; student can move out early
Signature of Student: _________________________________________________ Signature of Homestay: _________________________________________________ Signature of Homestay Coordinator: ___________________________________________
Academic Policies International Programs
International student academic standard guidelines: • Academic grade: International Students’ grades should be no lower than a “C”
(ideally a “C+, B or A), or no lower than “3” on IB MYP report cards. • Work efforts: International Students’ work efforts should be an “S” (satisfactory) or a
“G” (Good). Complete all homework on time, participate full in class work, ask for help when needed. An “N” for “needs improvement” indicates that the student is not making the required effort.
• Attendance: International Students must have excellent attendance. Attend school everyday, attend every class and be on time. Unexcused absences or a pattern of absences that could have been avoided can and will result in dismissal.
Discipline levels for students not meeting requirements: • Verbal warning • Performance Contract / Probation Contract (Natural parent, homestay parent,
custodian, and school counselors will be notified) • Dismissal International student Course Load: • International students are required to have a full course load. In general, this should
be 8 classes with ministry-approved or BAA course content. • If there is an extraordinary reason for a partial timetable, permission must be sought
from the Vice-Principal or Director of International Programs as well as their counselor. A permission form is to be signed: http://westvancouverschools.ca/international/forms/
International students and On-line Courses or additional courses: • International students are required to have permission from International Programs
(Vice-Principal or Director) to take an on-line course (in particular any course that will provide credit towards their high school graduation). A permission form is to be signed. http://westvancouverschools.ca/international/forms/
• International students are required to pay tuition fees for on-line courses. • International students taking additional classes outside of class time (for example, AP
or SAT), permission must be sought from the Vice-Principal and their counselor.
International Student Online/additional course Application Form
International student course load and on-line course guidelines: • International students are required to have permission from International Programs
(Vice-Principal or Director) to take an on-line course or additional credit courses outside of class time. International students are required to pay tuition fees for on-line courses
• International students are required to have a full course load. If there is an extraordinary reason for a partial timetable, permission must be sought from the Vice-Principal or Director of International Programs as well as their counsellor.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please complete the following: Student Last name Student first name Student’s Grade School name Course Name: __________________________________________________________________ I request to ☐take this course from ☐drop this course for a partial timetable Rational: _____________________________________________________________________ (use back of sheet) Student Signature
Student Cell
Date Requested __________________________________ Permission Check list: ☐ Natural Parent(if local) Name Signature
☐ School Counsellor Name Signature
☐ International Programs Name Crystal Tanfara Signature
Tips for Success
Be a successful high school student: Stay Organized: Make good use of your agenda. You need to have the ability to stay on top of all your activities. Use your agenda to stay organized and follow through with your plans. Also, use your agenda to set time limits.
School is your number one priority: Attend classes on time, use in-class time effectively, ask questions, and make an effort in group discussions, complete all homework, tests, quizzes and assignments.
School is important, but so is your social life. Balance is the key. Keep on top of your schoolwork but make sure to join a few clubs consistently throughout your high school years.
Have good study habits. Hand in all assignments on the day they are due. If you are not able to finish your assignment on time, talk to your teacher before it is due. If you miss any assignment or tests, see the teacher and ask if there is any way to make it up.
Make friends with everyone. Get into the habit of saying Hi to people and not being afraid to talk to new classmates, teachers, or school counsellors. Be Social!
Stay healthy: Get enough sleep (8-10hours), join sports and eat healthy food. Focus on yourself: Everyday you should only be trying to get better. Focus on what you can do to make yourself better, and go for it.
Never give up. Learn to try and try again, and make friends along the way! Learn to laugh at yourself when you make a mistake and learn from your mistake.
Be successful in your Homestay: We say “good morning” & “goodbye” or “good night” ! (Don’t leave without speaking) We make “small talk” (talk about our day, what’s new, ask about your family’s day…) We say “Please”& “Thank you” all the time! We make Eye contact!
Reference: http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Successful-High-School-Student
North Shore Youth Volunteer Directory 2016 North Shore Community Resources Society
Capilano Mall, Suite 201 - 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, B.C. V7P 1S3 Telephone: (604) 985-7138 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nscr.bc.ca
Animal Welfare Center 299 Mansfield Place, North Vancouver, B.C., V7T 1E4 For more information please visit: http://www.dnv.org/article.asp?c=614 CONTACT: Jason Johnston, Lead Shelter Attendant PHONE: (604) 990-3711 ONTACT AVAILABILITY: Mon-Fri, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm FAX: (604) 987-2694 VOLUNTEER TITLE: Animal Care Assistant. MINIMUM AGE: 16 Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver, B.C., V7J 3G3 For more information please visit: http://www.dnv.org/ecology/Gen_public_teens.html CONTACT: Tricia Edgar, Education Programmer PHONE: (604) 990-3755 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (604) 981-3154 CONTACT AVAILIABILITY: Tue–Fri after 1:00 pm VOLUNTEER TITLE: School Program Assistant. MINIMUM AGE: 16 West Vancouver Museum 680 17th St., West Vancouver, B.C., V7V 3T2 For more information please visit: http://westvancouvermuseum.ca/about_us/get_involved CONTACT: Kiriko Watanabe, Assistant Curator PHONE: (604) 925-7295 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (604) 925-5915 WEBSITE: www.westvancouvermuseum.ca CONTACT AVAILABILITY: Tue – Wed, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm VOLUNTEER TITLE: Gallery Guide MINIMUM AGE: 15 VOLUNTEER TITLE: Education Assistant. MINIMUM AGE: 15 Norvan Boys and Girls Club 800 Forsman Ave., North Vancouver, B.C., V7V 2G6 (near Lynnmour School) CONTACT: Jamie Thiessen, Club Coordinator PHONE: (604) 986-3449 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (604) 904-5743 VOLUNTEER TITLE: Activity Assistant. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: Assisting staff with running a variety of programs: cooking, crafts, sports, out-trips in a day program setting (6 – 12 years old). Telus World of Science (Science World) 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver B.C., V6A 3Z7 For more information please visit: http://www.scienceworld.ca/volunteer EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://www.scienceworld.ca VOLUNTEER TITLE: Various Positions VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: There are various volunteer roles for which we recruit twice a year. Some examples are Gallery Interpreters for our varied exhibits/galleries (e.g. Search Gallery, Body Works, etc.). We also normally recruit for Birthday Party volunteers and other administration roles. VOLUNTEER TITLE: Gallery Volunteer Interpreters. MINIMUM AGE: 16 Vancouver Aquarium – Stanley Park P.O. Box 3232, Vancouver B.C., V6B 3X8 For more information please visit: http://www.vanaqua.org/join/hands-on/volunteer CONTACT: Christy Smith, Coordinator, Volunteer Services & Youth Programs PHONE: (604) 659-3478 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: (604) 659-3515 WEBSITE: http://www.vanaqua.org/volunteer VOLUNTEER TITLE: Vancouver Aquarium Youth Volunteer MINIMUM AGE: 14
Youth – Places to Hangout! Ambleside Youth Centre 1018 Marine Drive West Vancouver 604-925-7233 Hours of Operation Wednesday 3-6 p.m. Thursday 3-8 p.m. Friday, Saturday 3-10 p.m A cool drop-in program for youth in grades 8 to 12 to hang out, watch movies, play pool, showcase musical talent or get in on one of the fabulous food nights! Community Centre Youth Lounge 2121 Marine Drive West Vancouver 604-925-7270 Hours of Operation Grades 8 – 12 Fridays 3 – 10 p.m. & Saturdays 5 – 10 p.m. Grades 8-12: FRIDAY NIGHT- $2 drop-in! Check out $2 drop-in gymnastics for youth, September to June on Friday nights, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Gleneagles Skate Terrain Park 6262 Marine Drive (adjacent to Gleneagles Community Centre) 604-921-2100 Hours of Operation: Dawn to dusk, year round West Vancouver Library – Room 14 (for Teens) 1950 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC V7V 1J8 604-925-7408 Hours/Times: Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday And Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Room 14 (a room for teens) in West Vancouver Memorial Library is dedicated to youth in Grades 8–12. This is your place to relax, meet with friends, study or make something amazing!
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Sport Groups North Vancouver BC Soccer Central http://www.bcsoccercentral.com/ BC Soccer Web http://bcsoccerweb.com/ Capilano Rugby Club http://www.capilanorfc.com/ Capilano Seikidokan Judo Club [email protected] Cypress Ski Club http://cypressskiclub.com/ Deep Cove Yacht Club http://www.deepcoveyc.com/ District 5 Little League http://www.eteamz.com/NVDistrict5/index.cfm Flicka Gymnastics http://www.flickagymclub.com/ Forest Hills Little League http://fhll.ca/ North Shore Youth Soccer Association http://www.northshoredistrictsoccer.com/ North Shore Dolphins Dive Club http://www.northshoredolphinsdiveclub.ca/ North Shore Avalance http://www.northshoregirlshockey.com/ North Shore Floorball Association http://www.northshorefloorball.com/ North Shore Girls Fastpitch Association http://www.nsfastpitch.ca/ North Shore Girls Soccer Club http://nsgsc.ca/ North Shore Inline Hockey League http://www.nsihl.com/ North Van Wolf Pack Junior B Hockey http://www.northvanwolfpack.com North Van Central Baseball Association http://www.eteamz.com/nvc/index.cfm North VanMinor Hockey Association http://www.nvmha.com/ North West VanRingette Association http://nwvra.ca/ NorWesters Track & Field Club http://www.norwesterstandf.com/home.php Sport BC http://sportbc.com/ Steve Nash Youth Basketball http://delbrookbasketball.com/ Tennis BC http://www.tennisbc.org/ Tennis Canada http://www.tenniscanada.com/ Volleyball BC http://www.volleyballbc.org/ West Vancouver Field Hockey Club http://wvfhc.com/ West Vancouver West Vancouver Track and Field Club http://westvantrack.com/ Norwesters Track & Field Club http://www.norwesterstandf.com/home.php West Vancouver Cricket Club http://www.westvancouvercricketclub.ca/ GSL Football http://gslfootball.com/ West Vancouver Little League Baseball http://westvanll.pointstreaksites.com/view/westvanll Lasrosse http://www.northshoreminorlacrosse.com/ Capilano Rugby Club http://www.caprugby.com/index.html West Vancouver Soccer Club http://www.westvansoccer.com/ West Van Lawn Bowling Club http://www.westvanlbc.ca/ West Vancouver Tennis Club http://www.wvtc.info/
Winter Break Activities • Grouse Mountain Peak of Christmas
https://www.grousemountain.com/peak-of-christmas
• Bright Nights- Stanley Park Christmas Train http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/bright-nights-train.aspx
• Ice Skating- Robson Square http://www.robsonsquare.com/
• Capilano Suspension Bridge Lights http://www.capbridge.com/explore/canyon-lights/
• Festival of Lights – Van Dusen Botanical Garden http://vandusengarden.org/visit/whats-happening/featured-events
• Vancouver Christmas Market http://vancouverchristmasmarket.com/
• Luminescence- Vancouver Aquarium http://www.vanaqua.org/experience/events#a8107172b3b5
• Carol Ships Parade of Lights http://vancouvercruises.com/carolships/vancouver.carol.ship.cruises.cfm
• Fly over Canada Christmas Special http://www.flyovercanada.com/christmas
• Grouse, Seymour, and Cypress Mountains are good for skiing and snowboarding during the winter. http://vancouversnorthshore.com/what-to-do-outdoors/activities/skiing-and-snowboarding/
• Cypress Mountain also accommodates tubing if you cannot ski or snowboard. http://cypressmountain.com/snow-tube-park
March Break ideas for students First of all, see the translink website. If you are not sure how to get there, this is very helpful. http://tripplanning.translink.ca/ Check out the hop-on, hop off sightseeing (see the ticket combo with an attraction like the Aquarium or Flyover Canada- IMAX) http://bigbus.ca/home/ Seattle: This is a two day tour – supervised! https://www.fciplacement.com/pdf/fci_tours_2015-02.pdf Activities:
• Playdome http://www.bcplacestadium.com/playdome • Planet Lazer http://planetlazer.net/ • Go Karts http://www.richmondgokarts.com/ • Indoor Trampoline Park http://extremeairpark.com/ • North Shore Paintball http://www.nspaintball.ca/ • Monkido Aerial Adventure http://wildplay.com/monkido-aerial-adventure/ • Grouse Mountain Zipline https://grousemountain.com/zipline • Kayaking http://www.oceankayak.com/ • North Vancouver Archery http://northshorearchers.com/ • Vancouver Zoo http://gvzoo.com/ • Aquarium http://www.vanaqua.org/ • Science World http://scienceworld.ca/ • Vancouver Art Gallery http://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/index.html • Fly Over Canada http://www.flyovercanada.com/
Day trips: Would require adult Supervision • Whistler https://www.whistler.ca/ • Harrison http://www.tourismharrison.com/
Hikes or Day Walking trips • Lighthouse Park http://www.lighthousepark.ca/ • Lynn Canyon http://lynncanyon.ca/ • Cypress Falls http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/cypress-falls/ • Capilano Canyon http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/capilano-canyon/ • Hollyburn Mountain http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/hollyburn-mountain/ • Granville Island http://granvilleisland.com/ • Stanley Park http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx
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Healthwise Medical Services - Caulfeild Village Medical Clinic
Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre, West Vancouver, V7W 3C5
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Park Royal Shopping Centre North, West Vancouver, V7T 1H9
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Healthwise Medical Services - Park Royal Village Medical Centre
925 Main Street, Unit J2 West Vancouver , V7T 2Z3
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Healthwise Medical Services - Mount Seymour Medical Clinic
333 Seymour Boulevard, North Vancouver, V7J 2J4
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1200 Lynn Valley Road, Suite 102 North Vancouver, V7J 2A2
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333 Brooksbank Avenue, #1005 North Vancouver, V7J 3S8
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