2015-2016 CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
Administrative Assistant: Trudy Banker (519) 745-1201 x217 FAX: (519) 745-9269 Trudy.Banker@wcdsb.ca
Program Manager:
Alan Arnott (519) 745-1201 x218 Alan.Arnott@wcdsb.ca
LOCATION: Kitchener Office – 80 Young St. – Room 108
FEES:
$50.00 Student Services Fee
– Non Refundable
$40.00 per Correspondence Course – Non Refundable
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Day
Location
Monday
Kitchener
Office Hours
Tutoring Hours
8:30am – 12:00pm
10:30am – 12:00pm
1:30pm – 3:00pm
1:30pm – 3:00pm
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Tuesday
Kitchener
Wednesday
Kitchener
Thursday
Kitchener
5:30pm – 7:30pm
1:30pm – 3:00pm
(no Guidance available in
Tuesday evening timeslot)
5:30pm – 7:30pm
12:00pm – 3:00pm
12:00pm – 3:00pm
5:30pm – 7:30pm
5:30pm – 7:30pm
8:30am – 12:00pm
10:30am – 12:00pm
1:30pm – 3:00pm
1:30pm – 3:00pm
IMPORTANT DATES:
Registration, Lesson
Submission & Exam
START Date:
Monday, September 14, 2015
Registration, Lesson
Submission & Exam
END Date:
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Tutoring START Date:
Monday, September 21, 2015
Tutoring END Date:
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Statutory Holidays:
(Office closed)
Christmas Break:
March Break:
Monday, October 12, 2015
Friday, March 25, 2016 and Monday, March 28, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016
The office will be closed from December 21, 2015 to January 1, 2016
The office will be closed from March 14, 2016 to March 18, 2016
COURSES OFFERED:
BUSINESS
BAF3MB
BAT4MB
BDI3CB
BOH4MA
SOCIAL
SCIENCE
CGG3OA
CGW4UA
CLU3MA
HPC3OA
HRF3OA
HZT4UA
PPZ3CA
ENGLISH
MATH
SCIENCE
HISTORY
EBT4OA
ENG2DB
ENG2PB
ENG3CB
ENG3EB
ENG3UB
ENG4CB
ENG4EB
ENG4UE*
EWC4UA
ETS4UA
OLC4OE*
MAP4CB
MBF3CB
MCF3MB
MCR3UB
MCT4CB
MCV4UA
MDM4UB
MEL3EC
MFM1PC
MFM2PB
MHF4UB
MPM2DB
SBI3CB
SBI3UB
SBI4UB
SCH3UE*
SCH4CB
SCH4UE*
SES4UA
SNC2DB
SNC2PA
SNC4MB
SPH3UB
SPH4CB
SPH4UB
SVN3EA
CHI4UA
CHY4UA
CHW3MB
NBV3EA
GUIDANCE/
CAREER
GWL3OA
*COURSE IS COMPLETED ONLINE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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How many courses can I register for? Maxmum of 2 courses at a time.
How long do I have to complete the course(s)? You must complete your lessons by the lesson submission end dates and write your
exams on or before the exam end dates, or one year from registration, whichever is later.
What happens if I don’t finish the course? If you drop or don’t finish the course with half or more completed, a withdrawal mark will show
on your transcript.
How many lesson books may I have out at a time? You are restricted to one (1) lesson book per course at any given time. You must
make your study notes as you work through your lesson book.
How many lessons can I submit per week? Maximum of 2 lessons per week per course. When you submit a lesson, attach a completed
Lesson Submission Cover Sheet.
Can I submit more than 2 lessons a week? You may make arrangements with the marker. Without agreement from the marker first, a
student is NOT to submit more than 2 lessons a week. It is NEVER acceptable to submit a whole course’s lessons at one time.
Do I complete both Key and Support Questions? For some courses you are required to submit both Key and Support Questions, while for
other courses only Key Questions. Refer to the course’s Student Information Sheet (SIS) or ask your marker.
Where do I drop off my lessons? Lessons can be dropped off in the lesson submission box in the Correspondence Office or in the Self-Direct
dropbox on the wall by the Correspondence door. Cambridge – Annex Room A1 submission box. NEVER PUT LESSON BOOKS IN BOX.
Where do I pick up my marked lessons? Lessons are marked within 5-7 business days. Lessons must be picked up in the Kitchener
Correspondence Office during office hours. Lessons that are not picked up within 6 months will be destroyed. DO NOT CALL OR EMAIL FOR
YOUR MARKS.
How are the courses graded? Most courses are graded with a 70/30 split: 70% lessons and 30% exam(s). Refer to the course’s Student
Information Sheet (SIS).
Can I redo lessons where the mark is below 50%? No, unless marked as “RESUBMIT” by your marker.
How do I book my midterm or final exam? When you have a neon green Exam Notice Form attached to a marked lesson, present it to the
Administrative Assistant, and she will book a time for you.
What should I bring to my exam? You must return all course resources in order to write your exam. You should bring your own pencils,
eraser, ruler, and non-graphing calculator if needed.
Can I redo an exam if the mark is below 50%? Students are allowed one redo of an exam, the maximum exam grade being 65%. You must
PASS the FINAL exam (50%) in order to achieve your credit.
How do I graduate? Complete an Intent to Graduate Form. Graduation is held each November.
Do I get a report card? Report cards are available for pickup upon request.
Can I get my final grade sent to OCAS or OUAC? Yes, final grades can be faxed to the post-secondary application centres from St. Louis. A
student is responsible for informing guidance when the student has applied to OCAS or OUAC (since we do not know this unless you tell us)
and you need to inform guidance when you reach the mid-term point or are finished a course so that we know to send your marks.
What are the rules on PLAGIARISM? Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty and will not be tolerated. Plagiarism includes, but is not
limited to, cutting and pasting from Internet sources and copying from another student’s lessons. The marker who suspects or identifies
plagiarism will assign a mark of zero for that lesson or for that part of that lesson. The marker will then report the plagiarism to the
Correspondence Administrator. Continued plagiarism after being warned can result in removal from the course/Correspondence program.