About SIGMA
The SIGMA program is taught within New Westminster Secondary School in a standard academic setting, but with smaller class sizes and continuous enrollment. Students will learn to develop self-discipline and time-management skills across two semesters per year to help them meet academic, personal, and career goals.
Program features include:
- Flexible schedules and timetables to accommodate student needs.
- On-site career, personal, and post-secondary counselling at NWSS.
- Access to NWSS鈥檚 on-site youth care worker.
- Extracurricular activities like graduation ceremonies, sports, drama, and music, and field trips.
- One-on-one teacher support.
- Post-secondary scholarship/bursary and Passport to Education dollars opportunities.
SIGMA Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
缅北禁地s鈥� Code of Conduct values:
- Integrity
- Respect
- Compassion
罢丑别听district Code of Conduct聽supports the five Cs of social responsibility:
- Connection
- Caring/Compassion
- Character
- Confidence
- Competence
We believe students, staff, parents, and community working together to teach, model, and reinforce three simple beliefs will ensure success for everyone:
- Respect the environment.
- Respect yourself and others.
- Respect learning.
Personal digital device use in schools
As per Ministerial Order 89 the use of personal digital devices at school is to be restricted for educational purposes, to promote online safety and focused learning environments. Personal digital device (PDD) means any personal electronic device that can be used to communicate or to access the internet, such as a cell phone or a tablet. Other examples included: smart watches, digital accessories (earbuds), gaming devices, and electronic toys.
The exception to these restrictions will be for students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), Learning Support Plan (LSP), or medical or health issue that specifically outlines the need for these devices for full inclusion in specific learning activities.
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