Spirit Awards Program

Goal
To promote the qualities of maturity, responsibility and leadership with our Grade 5 - 8 students within our school environment.

Points are earned in 3 catagories
1) Academics
2) Teams/Clubs
3) Community Service

There are 3 types of awards

• Award of Distinction (trophy) 1 student chosen from the Major award List
• Major Award (Plaque) Approx 300+ points
• Minor Award (Medals) Approx 250-300 points

Note:
Points may change as required the first year.
The awards are presented at the end of each school year.

Note:
This document serves as a guideline only.
Other special events may be included.
Some listed items may not be held.
Points are awarded based on the student’s effort, time devotion and energy.

Spirit Awards Interest and Application Form

List of Spirit Points and Activities

 

1) Academics (Top)

You may earn points in 3 ways:

A) Effort Marks

Fair effort- 0-9 points per term
Good Effort 10-19 points per term
Excellent Effort 20-25 points per term

MAXIMUM OF 25 POINTS IN TOTAL PER TERM

B) Marks per term per subject
You will receive 3 points per subject listed per term for earning 70% or higher

Reading
Writing
Math
French
Health/Guidance
Phys Ed
Science
Social
Arts
1 other of teacher’s choice

3x10=30

MAXIMUM OF 30 POINTS IN TOTAL PER TERM

C) A special Bonus of 5 points may be given to an OUTSTANDING student

25+30+5=60
Academic Overall Total per term = 60 points

Points are awarded by classroom teachers and/or subject specialists.

 

2) Teams/ Club Involvement (Top)

Activity Maximum Points
Cross Country Running

20 per run (Douglas Park)

Volleyball Tryouts 10
Volleyball Team 40
Basketball tryouts 10
Basketball team 40
Track and Field McLurg 10
Track and Field Douglas 40
Band 40
Choir 40
Drama 40
Intramurals

1 point per time present to play
2 points for winning team per game

Referees 5 points per game worked
Time Keepers 5 points per game worked
Lines Monitors 5 points per game worked
Clubs 40
Other

Points may be awarded by coaches and supervisors of these events.

 

3) Community Service (Top)

Position Max. Points Supervisor
Safety Patrol 100

A. Foote

Conflict Managers 100 H. Josephson
SAC Members 50 H. Josephson  & K. Tiefenbach
Morning Announcements 50 H. Josephson
Telephone Assistants 50 J. Miller
Sports Hall of Fame Members 50 H. Josephson
Act 30 H. Melnyk & R. Wills
Paper Recycling 30 A. Foote
Library Helpers 30 R. Wills
Kindergarten Helpers 30 K. Hawkes
French Room Helpers 30 K. Hayko
Sound System Monitor 30 D. Finch
School Photographer 30 H. Josephson
Computers 30 C. McKenzie
Hallway Monitors 30 K. Dolter & J. Gaddie
Milk Monitors 30 J. Miller
Art Room Monitors 30 A. McKay
Science Room/Plants 30 tba
Phys. Ed. Equipment Room 30 H. Melnyk
Outdoor Sign 30 D. Hall
Assembly Set Up/Take Down 30 A. Swift
Other

Note:
Points may be awarded by the supervisor and or any staff member at any time.