2013-2014 MMC Information Handbook - Retsd.mb.ca

GENERAL INFORMATION
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION & ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The Teacher Advisor System
Upon registering at MMC, each student is assigned a teacher to act as his or her advisor and advocate. All students
meet with their teacher advisor on a regular basis to discuss academic progress and general student information.
The Semester System
The school year is divided into two semesters each approximately 100 days in length: Semester One runs from
early September through to the end of January, and Semester Two runs from the beginning of February to the
end of June. Each full course is the equivalent of one credit and each half course is the equivalent of one half
credit. We recommend that grade 10 students register for no more than 4 courses per semester unless required
by a specific program.
Evaluation and Reporting
Evaluation is based on assignments, classroom activities, tests, lab work, projects and seminar work. Final exams
are written at the end of January and at the end of June. Students must write the exams to gain credit. Grade 12
students are required to write provincial standards exams at the Grade 12 level in English, Français, and Mathematics.
Heritage Language Credits
Students can apply to gain up to four academic credits in a language other than English. Students should consult
with one of the English as an Additional Language teachers to write the necessary exam to receive credits. These
exams can be written in either autumn or spring.
Private Music Option (P.M.O.) Credit
Students can earn up to four academic credits based on results from private music lessons through the Royal
Conservatory of Music or the Western Board of Music. Students should consult with one of the guidance counsellors
to receive credits.
Community Service Student-Initiated Project Credit
Students can make a contribution by volunteering for worthwhile causes or organizations. The civic skills, knowledge
and attitudes obtained from such community service activity can increase a student’s self esteem and
maturity, and provide more awareness of the needs of others in the community. A credit may be available to
a student who participates in such activity in the senior years for graduation purposes. The process for obtaining
the credit must begin before the volunteer work has been started. Written documentation for the activity in
which the student participates outside the school is required. More information can be found at http://www.edu.
gov.mb.ca/k12/policy/gradreq/choice_attachb.pdf .
Internet and E-Mail
The River East Transcona School Division has made a high priority the integration of Information Technologies
(e.g. computer, internet) into all courses. Each student at MMC is given an e-mail address. To prevent inappropriate
use of online technologies, the division uses advanced filtering systems for both internet and e-mail communication.
In order for students to participate in this increasingly important enrichment of the learning process,
they must return the signed divisional Internet and E-Mail parental permission form.
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