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STUDENT HANDBOOK
(TERTIARY)
I. General Information
Westmead International School (WIS) is a private-stock corporation founded in 2004. It is committed to the fulfillment of Higher Education thrusts such as (1) quality and excellence, (2) access and equity, (3) relevance and responsiveness, and (4) efficiency and effectiveness, which are the key indicators of development in the education sector.
WIS aims to offer service oriented, quality, and relevant education at all levels. Further, the school aims to produce intelligent and responsible graduates who will pride themselves with adequate knowledge, skills, and attitude competing locally and globally among other graduates.
WIS is located in
II. Vision and
Vision. Westmead International School (WIS) envisions to be an internationally recognized premier institution which values the pursuit of truth, the freedom of inquiry, and the expansion of knowledge in the service of humanity through learning,
III. Admission and Selection Policies
A. Admission Requirements
1. An applicant for admission will be enrolled permanently in the freshman year only after presenting the original Form 138(Fourth Year Card) or other certified records showing that he has graduated from a recognized high school.
2. An applicant for admission to advanced standing must present a certificate of honorable dismissal and a transcript of record of the college work he has completed. It must be prepared and certified to by the college or university previously attended.
3. An applicant for admission who has done work in high school, college or university abroad, will be admitted only after his credit have been evaluated and his eligibility certified. He must therefore present complete and properly authenticated records of such work. In the event that there are conditions or deficiencies, these must be removed during the student’s first year with
4. In addition, qualifying academic examinations pertaining to a particular college , as well as physical and psychological tests may be given to the applicant.
5. Submission of three (1) ID picture and two (2) 2x 2 picture.
6. Completion of the application form for admission.
B. Instructions for Enrolment
1. Secure an undergraduate application form from the
2. Submit duly accomplished application form along with the other admission requirements.
3. The encoder will prepare the registration form which contains the subjects and class schedule and the and the enrolment assessment form (EAF) which contains the breakdown of fees and mode of payment.
4. Pay your fees to the cashier.
5. Get the receipt from the cashier.
6. After getting your receipt, go to the medical assistant for medical and dental examination schedule.
7. Go back to the Registrar’s Office and present your registration card and get your course cards.
8. After accomplishment of the above, you are officially enrolled.
9. Keep your course cards, submit the same to your respective teachers on the first day of classes.
C. Classification of Students
Students enrolled in
Year Level Designation
Freshman 1 or Fr
Sophomore 2 or So
Junior 3 or Jr
Senior 4 or Sr
Terminal 5 or Tr
Degree Programs Course code
Bachelor of Teacher Education BEED
( Major in Early Childhood Education)
Bachelor of Secondary Education BSED- (Major in Sci/Eng/Math)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering BSME
Bachelor of Science in Tourism BSTM
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration BSBA
(Major in Marketing, Economics, Human Resource Mgt)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science BSCS
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology BSIT
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy BSA
Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration BSCA
AB Communication Arts ABCom
2 - Year Program in Hotel&Restaurant Service Mgt HRSM
D. Pre-requisite
A student is required to observe the proper sequence of subjects he is enrolled. Subjects taken and completed without satisfying the pre-requisites will not be credited.
E. Student’s Load
1. No undergraduate shall be allowed to take more than the number of units specified in the curriculum year in which he is enrolled.
2. A student in the senior curriculum year maybe allowed to carry an overload only upon approval by his respective Dean.
F. Academic Scholarship
The school offer under certain conditions, various scholarships to deserving students. Please refer below for details.
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES (Degree Courses)
· Guidelines for scholarships depend on the entry year. Please refer to Students Scholarship Handbook.
All scholars are required to maintain a Scholarship Ledger verified by the adviser and the scholarship coordinator every semester.
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS
TYPES OF FINANCIAL GRANTS
* Requirements and guidelines to the above scholarship can be found in the Student Scholarship Handbook.
IV. TUITION AND OTHER FEES
A. Tuition and other Fees
WIS Tuition Policy states that tuition fee level paid duirng the first year of entry in college will be the same till his last semester in the school. Miscellaneous fees are varies from year to year.
For the breakdown of Tuition and other Fees for the current school year and other information, contact the Accounting Department.
B. Payment Terms and Adjustment of Fee
Tuition and other fees maybe paid in cash for the entire semester or on installment basis. Payment of the fees on installment basis is allowed only for convenience and accommodation of students; however, it should not be understood that the fees are on a month-to-month basis. Installment payers shall pay the balance of their fees before every major examination.
If a student should withdraw his registration after one month from the start of classes for a term or semester, he shall be responsible for the settlement of all the unpaid balance of his fees for the entire term or semester . However, when he drops out within a one-month period from the start of classes for a term or semester, the following adjustment of his fees shall be allowed:
1. For a student who pays his fees in full upon enrolment;
(This applies only to regular paying students.)
1.1 If he drops before the start of classes and returns his course cards, the entire amount of the tuition fees only shall be refunded. All miscellaneous fees paid are not refundable.
1.2 if he withdraws within two weeks from the start of classes, 80% of the tuition fees only shall be refunded.
1.3 If he withdraws after two weeks but not later than one month from the start of classes, 50% of the tuition fees only shall be refunded.
1.4 If he withdraws after one month from the start of classes, NO refund shall be allowed.
2. For a student who pay his fees on installment basis:
(This applies only to regular paying students.)
2.1 If he drops before the start of classes and returns his course cards, the entire amount paid for the tuition fees only shall be refunded. All miscellaneous fees paid are not refundable.
2.2 If he withdraws within two weeks from the start of classes, he shall be charged 20% of the tuition fees for the entire semester, plus all the miscellaneous fees.
2.3 If he withdraws after two weeks but not later than one month from the start of classes, he shall be charged 50% of the tuition fees for the entire semester plus all the miscellaneous fees.
2.4 If he withdraws after one month from the start of classes, he shall be liable for the total charges, tuition, miscellaneous fees, for the entire semester.
3. For Scholars : The Special Registration Fee for Scholars is not refundable.
C. Graduation with Honors
Students who have the required residence*, with the following weighted average, computed on the units, shall graduate with honors as follows:
Cum Laude – 1.46 to 1.75 average grade
Magna Cum Laude - 1.21 to 1.45
Summa Cum Laude – 1.00 to 1.20
No student who has a grade lower than 2.0 whether the grade was obtained by him in this school or elsewhere shall be entitled to graduation with honors.
In the computations of final averages of students who are candidates for graduation with honors, only resident credit shall be included.
* Students who are candidates for graduation with honors must have completed in this school at least 75% of the total number of academic units or hour required by the school for graduation an must have been in residence for at least 2 years immediately prior to graduation.
V. CREDIT AND GRADING SYSTEM
1. In general, credit for a course is determined by the number and length of class meetings per week per semester. In effect, a class meeting for three (3) hours a week for one semester gives three hours of credit. Some classes designated as laboratory require two or three hours to equal one semester hour of credit.
2. A full time student is defined as one who carries a load of 21 units or more during the regular semester. Under normal conditions, each student is expected to carry not fewer than 21 credit hours per semester.
3. The maximum student load is based on the units prescribed in their curriculum. Students are only permitted to carry an overload of course upon approval of the department dean. However, in the case of graduating students, the Registrar upon the recommendation of the dean of the college, may authorize in special cases, an overload of three units. No overload course will be credited by the Registrar without the necessary requirements and approvals referred to above.
Westmead
GRADING SYSTEM
Description Letter Numerical Grade
Equivalent Equivalent
Excellent A 98-100 1.00
High Distinction A 96-97 1.25
Superior B+ 94-95 1.50
Very Good B 91-93 1.75
Good B- 88-89 2.00
Satisfactory C+ 85-87 2.25
Below Satisfactory C 82-84 2.50
Fair C- 79-81 2.75
Pass D 75-78 3.00
Fail F below 75 5.00
Dropped D
Unofficially Dropped UD
WIP Work in Progress
The PASS / FAIL system is also used in special courses with the approval of the dean of college.
PASS (71 AND ABOVE) – no grade point equivalence
FAIL (70 AND BELOW) - no grade point equivalence
VI. DROPPED GRADE / DROPPING OF SUBJECTS
A grade of “dropped” is given to student who drops the subject after the mid-term examination and has proved satisfactory achievement in his class standing. However, if the student drops after the mid-term examination and his grade is unsatisfactory, he is automatically given a failing grade or “ 5 ”.
Dropping of Subjects.
A student may drop a subject under the following circumstances:
- If his/her grades are very poor and he/she drops one month after the opening of classes, the faculty member may, at his discretion give him/her a failing grade or a “Dr”.
- If he/she drops after the midterm examination and his grade is a failure, he/she is automatically given a “5”. Otherwise, he/she is marked “Dr” without a grade.
VII. SELECTIVE RETENTION
Student getting failing grades in two (2) major subjects or in one (1) major and two (2) minor subjects or in 50% of their units load will be dismissed. One failing grade may result in reduction of the next semester’s load.
VIII. STUDENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
A. Rules of Discipline
Each student of the school is expected to act as mature citizens at all times. Whether on or off campus, showing respect for proper authority, for the right of fellow students and for the good name of the school. To ensure an atmosphere conducive to the formation of excellent academic individuals, and to maintain an order necessary for the common good, students are expected to adhere to the following norms:
1. Students shall at all times be dressed neatly, properly and decently in a way befitting true and respected individuals; orderly, respectful and courteous in their conduct.
2 Students shall not use language and commit acts that are disrespectful, vulgar or indecent or which in any manner may cause of have the tendency of causing molestation of other student, faculty members, employees or officials of the administration.
3. Students shall at no time bring into the School premises the following:
a. Morally offensive objects, pictures or literature .
b. Deadly weapons of any kind, whether concealed or exposed.
4. Students shall at no time enter the school premises under the influence of liquor or prohibited drug, or bring to school premises any alcoholic drinks and prohibited drugs.
5. Students shall not intentionally disturb classes nor loiter and make noise in the corridor.
6. Students shall not smoke, make unnecessary noise and cause commotions of any kind inside the classrooms or during any symposium, convocation or any academic function.
7. Student shall at all times refrain from committing act that may embarrass the school of reflect dishonor upon it.
B. Class Attendance
All
1. A student who gets sick is required to submit to the Office of the Dean a certification by the school physician or the student’s attending physician stating the nature of illness.
2. A student who absents himself for reasons other than illness is required to submit a letter from his parent, guardian or employer stating the reason and date(s) of absence.
3. The dean will give the student concerned an admission slip showing thereon “EXCUSED” or “UNEXCUSED” as the case maybe.
4. Students will be given a failing grade for 6 unexcused absences for MWF classes and or 10 excused absences. For Tue-Thurs classes, students will be given a failing grade for 3 unexcused absences and or 6 excused absences.
5. Faculty members shall control tardiness through reasonable penalties or whatever sanctions they may deem fit under the circumstances.
I. STUDENT SERVICES
A. The Library
The School Library contains materials consisting of books in the different fields of study. Books are mostly of the latest edition especially those of the major fields of study offered by the school. There are also books in the areas of culture, literature, travel, Filipiniana, Rizaliana and other general circulation books to provide well-rounded reading materials for both students and the faculty.
The school administration is committed to eventually add more books and will spare no effort and money to do so.
In addition, the Library is fully airconditioned for comfort and provides an atmosphere ideal for concentrated and serious study and research.
B. Medical and Dental Service
For the protection of health of the students, the school has employed a medical and dental doctor who will do consultation and treatment, periodic physical examination, first aid treatment, immunizations and periodic dental examinations and advice. Furthermore,
C. Counseling Service
As a personalized avenue for the absolute education which
X. OFFICE DIRECTORY
Gulod West,
Telefax : 722-1868
Telephone : 300-2235
Email Add.:
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Website: westmeadinternational.edu.ph
Grading System
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