🏆 Academic Awards Criteria 🏆
At Walkerville Collegiate Institute, we celebrate academic excellence through a variety of awards. To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements:
âś… Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be enrolled in 8 full-day, daytime classes during the school year.
- This means 4 full-credit courses per semester.
- Students with spares, modified timetables, or night school courses used to meet the 4-credit requirement are not eligible for academic distinction awards.
🏅 Award Categories
- Honour Roll: Awarded to students who achieve a cumulative average of 80% or higher.
- Principal’s Roll: Awarded to students who achieve a cumulative average of 90% or higher.
- Top Tartan Award: Presented to the student in each grade (9, 10, and 11) with the highest overall average.
Academic Awards – FAQs
Q: What counts as a “full-day, daytime class”?
A full-day, daytime class is a regularly scheduled course that runs during the standard school day and grants a full credit. Students must be enrolled in four of these per semester to meet the requirement.
Q: Can I still qualify if I have a spare in my timetable?
No. Students with spares or modified timetables are not eligible for Honour Roll, Principal’s Roll, or the Top Tartan Award.
Q: Do night school or summer school courses count toward the 4 full credits per semester?
No. Night school and summer school courses do not count toward the required 4 full daytime credits per semester for academic award eligibility.
Q: Are students in Grade 12 eligible for these awards?
These awards are specifically for students in Grades 9, 10, and 11. Grade 12 students are recognized through graduation awards and scholarships.
Q: What if I switch to a modified timetable mid-year?
If your timetable changes and no longer meets the full-time requirement, you will not be eligible for academic awards for that school year.
Eligibility Examples
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Grade 10 student taking:
- Semester 1: English, Math, Science, Geography
- Semester 2: Civics/Careers, French, Art, Physical Education
➡️ Eligible for academic awards (8 full daytime credits)
❌ Not Eligible – Spare
Grade 11 student taking:
- Semester 1: English, Math, Biology, Spare
- Semester 2: Chemistry, Ancient History, French, Printmaking Art
➡️ Not eligible due to having a spare in Semester 1
❌ Not Eligible – Night School Credit
Grade 11 student taking:
- Semester 1: English, Math, Science, 3 daytime courses + 1 night school course
- Semester 2: Travel & Tourism, Music Theatre, Visual Arts, Personal Life Management
➡️ Not eligible because night school does not count toward the 4 daytime credits per semester
- ➡️ Not eligible due to having a spare in Semester 1
🏆 A Tradition of Tartan Excellence 🏆
At Walkerville Collegiate Institute, our academic awards reflect the high standards we set for student achievement. These distinctions are more than just accolades—they represent our commitment to academic integrity, dedication, and personal growth. By recognizing students who meet rigorous criteria, we honour a long-standing tradition of excellence that has defined our school’s history. We are proud to celebrate those who rise to the challenge and exemplify the values of hard work, consistency, and scholarly success.