905: Awards and Recognition Policy
1.0 POLICY
The Board believes students should be recognized for excellence in various curricular, extracurricular and service programs. The Board believes that students should be recognized for improvement in academic achievement and personal performance.
The Board believes in building strong partnerships with communities, organizations and businesses and believes it is important to recognize individuals or organizations who have made a significant contribution to advancing the Mission, Vision, and Values of Sturgeon Public Schools.
2.0 GUIDELINES
2.1 A Division Awards Program which will recognize excellence shall be maintained and shall include the following:
2.1.1 Grade 12 Scholarships
2.1.2 Grade 12 Bursaries
2.1.3 Senior High Academic Awards
2.1.4 Junior High Academic Awards
2.1.5 Books Awards
2.1.6 Other awards as may be determined
2.2 Recognition of individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to advancing Mission, Vision and Values of Sturgeon Public Schools shall be given each year.
2.3 Local Trustees shall be invited to assist in presenting Division awards to students.
2.4 The Board shall approve all costs associated with the Division Awards Program as part of the budget process.
References:
Administrative Procedure: AP860 – Division Awards, Scholarships, Bursaries, and Recognition
History
2019 Jun 26 Initial Approval
2020 Jan 29 Reviewed
2021 Oct 27 Reviewed
2023 June 28 Reviewed
Board Policies IX. Students