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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Code of Conduct<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t New Westminster Schools\u2019 Code of Conduct values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\u00a0district Code of Conduct<\/a>\u00a0supports the five Cs of social responsibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We believe students, staff, parents, and community working together to teach, model, and reinforce three simple beliefs will ensure success for everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Personal digital device use in schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Security & Storage:<\/strong> It is important to note that security and storage of personal digital devices is the sole responsibility of the owner\/user. The district assumes no responsibility for the safety, security, loss, repair or replacement of such devices. If students must bring a device to school, they are encouraged to ensure they are locked away in lockers or kept in a secure location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SIGMA promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code respecting the rights of all individuals in accordance with the law \u2013 prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and expression \u2013 in respect of discriminatory publication and discrimination in accommodation, service and facility in the school environment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Interested in learning more about SIGMA to find out if it\u2019s right for your child? Contact us for more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 820 Sixth Street To report an absence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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