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New Student Enrolment Package
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Welcome to Bishop’s College School!
Like you, I too am starting my first by the relationship between are provided with the appropriate
year at BCS. I am sure you share inspiring, caring, challenging, and support and encouragement,
in my family’s excitement and supportive faculty and staff and and that life is defined by the
anticipation to dive into this journey highly motivated, intellectually relationships that we build, nurture,
and add your own mark on the curious, and fully engaged students. and value. At BCS, those supports
school’s rich history and remarkable Everyone at BCS embraces a are in place for you from day one
community. deep sense of community, finds when you arrive on campus. Your
You are now part of a globally strength in our diversity, shares houseparent is eager to welcome
diverse group of engaged and a commitment to the care of you with open arms, your teachers
motivated students preparing each other, and understands and coaches can’t wait to have you
to impact the world. You will be the meaning of the work that is join their discussion groups, and the
challenged with programs designed accomplished and the reason why best friends you will inevitably make
to inspire, motivate, and stretch we do it. are as excited as you are to form
each student’s mind, body, heart, Every year we welcome a strong lifelong bonds. Your adventure is
and soul, in a unique place where incoming class, those of you who only just beginning.
young men and women can be our Admissions team has had the I look forward to welcoming you to
themselves, develop respect for pleasure of getting to know and BCS soon and witnessing first-hand
others, and learn the true meaning have identified as contributing the special qualities you will bring
of leadership, character, generosity, something special to our unique to the warmth and strength of our
and integrity. We are preparing you community. You are a part of community. I am excited for you to
for a life of continuous curiosity that now and we cannot wait to experience for yourself, the magic
and instilling in you the essence welcome you and your family for the that is BCS.
and the inspiration to become 2020-21 academic school year.
compassionate and purposeful I believe that each of us rises to MR. MICHEL LAFRANCE
global citizens. the expectations that the people Head of School
Your experience, and that of in our lives set for us, that we
your family’s, will be characterized can all reach our potential if we
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Dear families, As you begin to prepare for your arrival at BCS, we would like to provide you with some helpful and necessary information. Included in this package are documents on many different aspects of school life: technology, uniforms, what to bring for the year, etc. Please note that the information and dates outlined in the following document are subject to change dependent on the evolving COVID-19 situation. We will continue to monitor and reassess the situation as required, and we will keep our families updated as the situation develops. We encourage you to monitor the COVID-19 section of our website for important information and updates at bishopscollegeschool.com/covid-19. CONTENTS ARRIVAL INFORMATION & IMPORTANT DATES Checklist for New Students........................................... 3 New Student Arrival......................................................... 4 Opening Week Overview................................................. 5 Parents Welcome.............................................................. 7 Campus Map...................................................................... 8 Main Events Calendar...................................................... 9 Compulsory School Events............................................. 10 PREPARING FOR LIFE ON CAMPUS Transportation for School Holidays.............................. 11 Long Weekend Trips......................................................... 13 Weekend Leaves and Special Requests...................... 15 What to Bring to BCS....................................................... 16 What Not to Bring to BCS............................................... 17 Packing for Orientation Camp........................................ 17 BCS Technology Program................................................ 18 Daily Class Schedule........................................................ 20 Academic Course Selection........................................... 21 UNIFORM & SCHOOL SUPPLIES Uniform................................................................................ 22 Uniform List........................................................................ 23 Supply Lists........................................................................ 26 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BCS Media........................................................................... 27 Round Square..................................................................... 28 We look forward to your arrival in September!
CHECKLIST FOR
NEW STUDENTS
As part of every student’s enrolment process, there are several new student forms that must be completed
by July 13, 2020. These forms will be sent to your BCS Portal account to be completed. Log in to the BCS
Portal through the BCS website (located at the top right corner of the main page) or follow this link to sign in:
bishopscollegeschool.myschoolapp.com. Please note that both the parent(s) and the student should have a BCS
Portal account.
COMPLETE ( ) STEPS TO COMPLETE DUE DATE LOCATION
Final 2019-2020 Report Card ASAP Please email a copy to
enrolment@bishopscollegeschool.com
Uniform Fitting Appointment None Please schedule by contacting
ddaigneault@bishopscollegeschool.com
Course Selection July 13 BCS Portal
(Forms IV-V)
Acknowledgement and July 13 BCS Portal
Academic Information Release
Fall Sport Selection July 13 BCS Portal
Cadets Questionnaire July 13 BCS Portal
Please email form to
enrolment@bishopscollegeschool.com
New Boarder Questionnaire July 13 BCS Portal
Transportation Form July 13 BCS Portal
Medical Form July 13 BCS Portal
Copy of Medical Insurance Card July 13 Please email a copy to
and/or Provincial Health Card nurses@bishopscollegeschool.com
Copy of Immunization Record July 13 Please email a copy to
(vaccines) nurses@bishopscollegeschool.com
If you require your BCS Portal login information, simply click “Forgot your login details?” located on the BCS Portal
login page, and your login details will be sent to your email. If you experience any trouble, please contact Admissions:
enrolment@bishopscollegeschool.com or 1.819.566.0227.
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NEW STUDENT ARRIVAL
New students arrive on Tuesday, September 1, 2020*,
between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
*Please note that BCS will not be open for early arrivals. If you plan to arrive before September
1 you will be responsible for making your own travel arrangements (transportation,
accommodations, food, etc.).
To help with your search for MANOIR HOVEY DELTA SHERBROOKE HOTEL
accommodations, BCS has arranged Located in North Hatley, 20 minutes Located in Sherbrooke, 15 minutes
for our families to get a special from campus. Call 1.800.661.2421 from campus. Call 1.819.822.1989
rate at the following hotels. Be or 1.819.842.2421 for reservations. for reservations. For details, visit
sure to ask for the ‘Bishop’s College For details, visit manoirhovey.com. marriott.com.
School rate’ when you make your
reservation. GRAND TIMES HOTEL For more information about
SHERBROOKE the city of Sherbrooke, visit:
OTL GOUVERNEUR Located in Sherbrooke, 15 minutes destinationsherbrooke.com.
SHERBROOKE from campus. Call 1.888.999.3499
Located in Sherbrooke, 15 minutes for reservations. For details, visit
from campus. Call 1.877.676.7224 grandtimeshotel.com.
for reservations. For details, visit
otlhotelsherbrooke.ca.
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OPENING WEEK
OVERVIEW*
SEPTEMBER 2020
*A detailed schedule will be available August 2020.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 – NEW STUDENTS ARRIVE
Residences will be open starting at 9:00 AM for new students only. Students may wear casual clothes.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM New boarding students arrive
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM New day students arrive
Afternoon Head of School’s Welcome, Student Activities, Parents’ Meet & Greet.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 – RETURNING STUDENTS ARRIVE
Residences are open today for all students. Students may wear casual clothes.
Morning Returning students arrive. Information sessions.
Afternoon School Assembly
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Dress Down Day. Students wear their house t-shirts.
Morning IT Training
Afternoon Mountain Hike
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Full day of classes (Regular Schedule, Day 1) & BCS Spirit Day. Students wear school colours: purple and white.
Show your purple pride!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Orientation Camp
Morning Depart for Orientation Camp at Valcartier
Afternoon Camp activities
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Orientation Camp
Morning Camp activities
Afternoon Return to BCS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Full Day of Classes (Schedule B, Day 2). All Students in Number One Uniform.
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WELCOME NEW BCS
PARENTS!
BCS EXTENDS A WARM WELCOME TO ALL FAMILIES.
Below are some great opportunities to meet other BCS parents during the first month of the 2020-2021 academic
year.
We are looking forward to meeting you and helping greet you and your
families as you join the BCS community. You will find members of the
Advancement Office in our purple shirts throughout campus! Come and
Tuesday, September 1
say hello!
NEW STUDENT
ORIENTATION DAY Parents’ Meet & Greet
Location: Student Centre
Time: TBD
Parents’ Question & Answer (Q&A) Session
Wednesday, September 2
Location: Chapel
INFORMATION DAY Time: TBD
The school community will hike a local mountain. Parents are encouraged
to attend, so plan on joining the fun! Please note that students will be
Thursday, September 3
transported by bus, but parents must provide their own transportation.
MOUNTAIN DAY
Location: TBD
Mark your calendars! Watch your children in action during fall crease
games and meet and mingle with other parents during activities. A fun-
October 3-4
filled weekend; please join us if you can! More details to come.
HOMECOMING WEEKEND
Location: BCS Campus
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CAMPUS MAP
IMPORTANT LOCATIONS HOUSES
1 Archery Range 7 Infirmary 13 Gillard House
2 BCS Foundation Squash Courts 8 Memorial Arena 14 Glass House
3 Business Office 9 R. Lewis Evans Memorial Theatre 15 Grier North and South Houses
4 Hartland Molson Hall Student 10 School House (admissions) 16 McNaughton House
Centre 11 St. Martin’s Chapel/Ross Hall 17 Mitchell Family House
5 H. Weir-Davis Memorial Dining Room 18 Smith House
Gymnasium 12 Tennis Court Complex 19 Williams House
6 Head’s House
Campus buildings
Playing fields/athletic fields
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ST. FRANCIS RIVER
To Bishop’s University and Lennoxville (0.6 km);
Sherbrooke (5 km); US border (47.8 km)
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2020-2021 MAIN EVENTS S M
SEPTEMBER 2020
T W T F S
31 1 2 3 4 5
CALENDAR*
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
OCTOBER 2020
*Please note that these dates and times are subject to change dependent on the evolving S M T W T F S
COVID-19 situation. This document was last updated on July 15, 2020. 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
No early departures or late arrivals permitted. All events are compulsory for students. Please 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
make all travel plans to coincide with these dates and times. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Aug. 24 – 28 Week of faculty meetings NOVEMBER 2020
Sep. 4 – 18 Quarantine services open on-campus S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Sep. 15 & 16 Virtual academic days 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Sep. 19 – 20 Domestic boarding students arrive 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Sep. 20 Orientation Day for new students 29 30
Sep. 21 First day of classes and Mountain Day DECEMBER 2020
S M T W T F S
Oct. 9 – 12 Thanksgiving Activities begin at 1:30 PM on Oct. 9 until the afternoon of Oct.
1 2 3 4 5
12. Residences open, no travel permitted. Classes resume Oct. 13. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Service at 11:00 AM 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Nov. 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews from 1:00 – 4:00 PM 27 28 29 30 31
Nov. 12 – 15 Mid-Term Break begins at 1:30 PM on Nov. 12 until the afternoon of Nov. 15. JANUARY 2021
Residences open, travel to be confirmed. Classes resume the Nov. 16. S M T W T F S
1 2 1 2
Dec. 18 A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at 4:00 PM
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Dec. 18 Winter Break begins at 6:30 PM on Dec. 18 until the afternoon of Jan. 3. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
International flights should be booked for Dec. 19. Options will be available 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
for students who do not wish to travel. 31
Jan. 3 Residences will be open at 12:00 PM. Boarding students must arrive by 8:30 FEBRUARY 2021
PM. Classes resume Jan. 4. S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
Feb. 12 February Break begins at 1:30 PM on Feb. 12 until the afternoon of Feb. 14.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Residences open. Boarding students must arrive by 8:30 PM on Feb. 14. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Classes resume Feb. 15. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Mar. 17 Spring Concert at 4:00 PM 28
MARCH 2021
Mar. 19 Parent/Teacher Interviews from 1:00 – 4:00 PM S M T W T F S
Mar. 19 Spring Break begins at 1:00 PM on Mar. 19 until the afternoon of Apr. 4. 1 2 3 4 5 6
International flights should be booked for Mar. 20. Residences will be closed 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
at 12:00 PM on Mar. 20. A school trip may be available. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Apr. 4 Residences will be open at 12:00 PM. Boarding students must arrive by 8:30 28 29 30 31
PM. Classes resume on Apr. 5. APRIL 2021
S M T W T F S
Apr. 17 Stoker Arts Festival
1 2 3
May 24 The school will remain open for compulsory exams. Victoria Day will be 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
celebrated on Jun. 1. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
May 25 – 27 Compulsory Form VI MEESR English Exams. 25 26 27 28 29 30
May 28 Annual Cadet Review MAY 2021
May 28 May Break begins at 4:00 PM on May 28 until the afternoon of Jun. 1. S M T W T F S
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Residences closed. Boarding students must arrive between 6:30 – 8:30 PM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
on Jun. 1. Classes resume Jun. 2. Campus closed for Class of 2020 Graduation 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ceremony. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
May/Jun. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Ceremony 30 31
Jun. 18 School Assembly and Academic Awards Presentation at 1:30 PM. JUNE 2021
Jun. 19 Graduation Ceremony at 1:00 PM. All students dismissed at 4:00 PM. S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Form V may be writing compulsory MEESR exams June 21 & 22 (to be confirmed). 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Residences will be open for these students until the end of their last exam. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
92020-2021
COMPULSORY SCHOOL
EVENTS
The following are compulsory school events, in addition to the opening week schedule, that all students are required
to attend:
ORIENTATION CAMP Saturday & Sunday, September 5-6
TERRY FOX RUN Sunday, September 20
REMEMBRANCE DAY CHAPEL SERVICE Friday, November 6 at 11:00 AM
BAND AND CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Saturday, December 5
A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Thursday, December 17 at 4:00 PM
WINTER CARNIVAL February 3-5
BAND & CHOIR SPRING CONCERT Wednesday, March 17 at 4:00 PM
STOKER ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, April 17
ANNUAL CADET REVIEW Friday, May 28 at 11:00 AM
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS Date to be determined
(PRESENTATION OF MEDALS)
ROUND SQUARE ACTIVITY Date to be determined
ATHLETIC AWARDS Thursday, June 17 at 8:15 AM
ACADEMIC AWARDS Friday, June 18 at 1:30 PM
GRADUATION CEREMONIES Saturday, June 19 at 1:00 PM
QUEBEC MINISTRY OF EDUCATION EXAMS June 21-22 (Form V only, dates to be confirmed)
10TRANSPORTATION
FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS*
*Dates for BCS Transportation for School Holidays will be provided at a later time.
BCS provides buses to and from the Montreal-Trudeau Airport (YUL), the Dorval Shopping Centre, and downtown
Montreal (Windsor Station) for school opening and all school holidays and breaks. Students will be charged per bus
trip, each way (approximately $60).
Transportation information and sign-up forms for school opening days (Tuesday, September 1 & Wednesday,
September 2) are available on the BCS Portal. The bus schedule for the rest of the year is outlined below and a
reminder about the sign-up will be sent at a later date before each break. Please note: residences are closed as of
the bus departure time at the start of the break and reopen at 6:30 PM at the end of the break unless otherwise
noted. At the end of each break, students who are not using BCS transportation are expected to arrive to their
residence by 8:30 PM.
October 2020 Departure from BCS
• Bus to Windsor Station, departing from BCS at 1:30 PM.
• Bus to Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from BCS at 1:30 PM.
THANKSGIVING BREAK October 2020 Returning to BCS
• Bus from Windsor Station, departing from Windsor Station at 6:30 PM.
• Bus from Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from Shopping
Centre at 6:30 PM and proceeding to the airport.
November 2020 Departure from BCS
• Bus to Windsor Station, departing from BCS at 1:30 PM.
• Bus to Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from BCS at 1:30 PM.
NOVEMBER BREAK November 2020 Returning to BCS
• Bus from Windsor Station, departing from Windsor Station at 6:30 PM.
• Bus from Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from Shopping
Centre at 6:30 PM and proceeding to the airport.
December 2020 Departure from BCS
• Bus to Windsor Station then to Dorval Airport and Shopping Centre,
departing BCS at 6:30 PM.
• Bus to Dorval Airport, departing BCS at 7:00 AM.
• Bus to Dorval Airport, departing BCS at noon.
HOLIDAY BREAK January 2021 Returning to BCS
• Bus from Dorval Airport, departing at noon.
• Bus from Windsor Station, departing from Windsor Station at 6:30 PM.
• Bus from Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from Shopping
Centre at 6:30 PM and proceeding to the airport.
• Bus from Dorval Airport, departing at 11:00 PM.
11February 2021 Departure from BCS
• Bus to Windsor Station, departing from BCS at 1:30 PM.
• Bus to Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from BCS at 1:30 PM.
FEBRUARY BREAK February 2021 Returning to BCS
• Bus from Windsor Station, departing from Windsor Station at 6:30 PM.
• Bus from Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from Shopping
Centre at 6:30 PM and proceeding to the airport.
March 2021 Departure from BCS
• Bus to Windsor Station, departing from BCS at 1:30 PM.
• Bus to Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from BCS at 1:30 PM.
• Bus to Dorval Airport, departing BCS at 7:00 AM.
• Bus to Dorval Airport, departing BCS at noon.
SPRING BREAK April 2021 Returning to BCS
• Bus from Dorval Airport, departing at noon.
• Bus from Windsor Station, departing from Windsor Station at 6:30 PM.
• Bus from Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from Shopping
Centre at 6:30 PM and proceeding to the airport.
• Bus from Dorval Airport, departing at 11:00 PM.
May 2021 Departure from BCS
• Bus to Windsor Station, departing from BCS at 4:30 PM.
• Bus to Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from BCS at 4:30 PM.
MAY BREAK May 2021 Returning to BCS
• Bus from Windsor Station, departing from Windsor Station at 6:30 PM.
• Bus from Dorval Shopping Centre and Airport, departing from Shopping
Centre at 6:30 PM and proceeding to the airport.
For more information or to sign up for any of the BCS buses, please contact:
Mrs. Julie Lowry
Assistant Director of Student Life
819.566.0238 x210
819.674.4114 (cell)
jlowry@bishopscollegeschool.com
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LONG WEEKEND TRIPS*
*Dates for our long weekend trips will be provided at a later time.
BCS offers many trips that take They are open to all BCS students, cash, or cheque. They may not
place over long weekends. They though some trips have limited be charged to student accounts.
are designed to offer an alternative spots for participants. The cost All trips are based on a minimum
place to go when residences are of all trips covers transportation, number of participants. Less than
closed. The nature of the trips accommodation, food, supervision, the minimum requirement will result
ranges from primarily tourist, and admissions/entry fees. in the cancellation of the trip. Prices
to educational and adventure Students will be expected to cover quoted are approximate and may
weekends. Some of our trips are their personal expenses such change according to the number of
recognized and can be credited as souvenirs, shopping, etc. All participants. Complete itineraries
towards the Duke of Edinburgh activities are mandatory and school and trip contact details will be sent
(Duke of Ed) bronze, silver, and rules apply on all BCS trips. out to families of participants closer
gold expeditions. All trips are Participation in any trip is only to the trip dates.
chaperoned by BCS staff members guaranteed once the trip is paid
and are designed to be of interest in full. All trips must be paid in
to the BCS student population. advance by Visa, Mastercard,
Students will have the opportunity to remain on campus, while still
enjoying some planned activities that will expose them to the beautiful
Eastern Townships. There will be a day trip to Montreal, as well as a visit
THANKSGIVING ON-
to the spectacular Foresta Lumina. We have planned a weekend that has a
CAMPUS WEEKEND good balance of activities, as well as time for rest and relaxation.
October 2020
The cost of this weekend is $425 CAD. The registration deadline for this
weekend is September 25, 2020. Full payment is due at this time.
BCS is very lucky to have the opportunity to visit Ottawa and Montreal,
two of Canada’s most vibrant cities. The trip will start in Montreal, in the
Old Port of the city as well as many other local attractions. The group will
then travel to Ottawa and experience a tour of Historical Ottawa and the
OTTAWA AND MONTREAL Parliament Buildings, visit many of the amazing museums Ottawa has to
November 2020 offer, attend a murder mystery dinner show, as well as participate in many
student favourites such as bowling, shopping, laser tag, and much more.
The cost of this trip is $1,000 CAD. The registration deadline for this trip is
October 9, 2020. Full payment is due at this time.
13This is a unique way to experience the Canadian winter while having the
adventure of a lifetime! Students will spend the weekend learning how
to work with the dog teams and drive their own sled, as well as build an
igloo, ice fish, snowshoe, horseback ride, and skate, all while learning
many winter survival skills. This trip qualifies for all levels of the Duke of
WINTER WILDERNESS TRIP -
Ed program.
DOGSLEDDING AND WINTER
CAMPING The cost of this trip is $900 CAD*. The registration deadline for this trip is
February 2021 December 11, 2020. Full payment is due at this time.
Please note there is a maximum of 20 spots for this particular trip. Spots
are only guaranteed once full payment is received. Students must be 14
years old to participate in this trip.
BCS is happy to offer a ski/snowboarding vacation in the Ste. Anne de
Beaupré and Quebec City area that will challenge all levels of skiers and
SKI & SNOWBOARDING IN snowboarders. Days will be spent skiing and snowboarding on Mont Ste.
QUEBEC CITY Anne and evenings relaxing in the chalet.
February 2021
The cost of this trip is $1,000 CAD**. The registration deadline for this trip
is December 11, 2020. Full payment is due at this time.
BCS will visit Quebec’s capital, and one of the oldest cities in North
America. The group will get to visit many historical sites, such as the
Plains of Abraham, Vieux Quebec, and the stunning Chateau Frontenac.
They will also visit some of Quebec’s premier museums as well as the
QUEBEC CITY
famous Montmorency Falls. Of course there will be time for all the student
May 2021 favourites: shopping, movies, bowling, and much more.
The cost of this trip is $1,000 CAD. The registration deadline for this trip
is April 20, 2020. Full payment is due at this time.
*Proper winter clothing is required.
**Rentals and lessons are available for an extra cost.
For more information or to sign up for any of the BCS School Trips, please contact:
Mrs. Julie Lowry
Assistant Director of Student Life
819.566.0238 x210
819.674.4114 (cell)
jlowry@bishopscollegeschool.com
14WEEKEND LEAVES AND
SPECIAL REQUESTS
LONG WEEKEND BREAKS WEEKEND LEAVES published dates in the Main Events
Well before the start of any BCS Students departing BCS for Calendar. All students must attend
break, please communicate with weekend/overnight leaves are not compulsory school events.
your child’s houseparent directly to permitted to stay in hotels unless Requests for a student to miss
provide them with the full details they are accompanied by their academic time must be made in
of your child’s break plans. If you parent. Any exceptions must be writing and sent to the Director of
child is going to be the guest at approved by the Associate Head of Academics, the Associate Head of
the home of another BCS student, School for Student Life. School for Student Life, and the
permission must be granted from student’s houseparent at least two
the host family as well. EARLY DEPARTURES AND weeks in advance.
The following information is LATE ARRIVALS/RETURNS
required for all students: The academic success of our
• Where your child will be staying; students is of great importance,
• The name and contact details of therefore missing any academic
the adult caring for your child; and time is strongly discouraged.
• The transportation required to Families are requested to make
and from the destination. every effort to adhere to the
For more details regarding leaves, early departures, and late arrivals, please contact:
Mr. François Tessier
Associate Head of School for Student Life
819.566.0238 x295
ftessier@bishopscollegeschool.com
Mrs. Roxane Vigneault
Director of Academics
819.566.0238 x252
rvigneault@bishopscollegeschool.com
15WHAT TO BRING TO BCS
CASUAL WEAR
Students dress casually when relaxing after classes, at evening meals, and on weekends. As students spend a
considerable amount of time in casual clothing, they should bring an adequate supply of clothes. However, please
keep in mind that closet space is limited.
SUGGESTED ITEMS:
CLOTHING OTHER ITEMS
• Casual tops (shirts/blouses/sweaters)* • Hangers
• Formal wear (dress/skirt or suit/tie) • Lock for lockbox/closet*
• Dress shoes • Small room fan
• T-shirts/shorts* • Casual shoes
• Heavy sweater • Indoor athletic shoes with non-marking soles
• Jeans/casual pants • Outdoor athletic shoes
• Bathing suit • Bath/hand towels and facecloths*
• Pyjamas • Toiletry and cosmetic articles*
• Sweatpants* • Backpack/school bag*
• Sweatshirts* • 110 volt electrical plugs/convertor/adaptor*
• Casual socks • Helmet for recreational activities
• Athletic socks* • Water bottle for daily use*
• Winter jacket* and boots
• Winter mitts*/gloves*, hats* *These items are available at the BCS Supply Shop.
• Windbreaker or rain jacket*
• Purple items for Spirit Days!*
BED LINENS
BCS supplies sheets, a blanket, a pillow, and a pillow case. However, students may bring their own if they wish. Some
students like to bring a padded foam mattress cover and a duvet/comforter. Beds are twin-size.
SPORTS DRESS
Worn at daily practices (crease).
• Athletic clothing is available at the BCS Supply Shop.
• T-shirt and shorts for Physical Education class—Forms II-V (Gr. 7-10)—must be purchased at the Supply Shop.
• School teams: In most cases, students will be provided with the appropriate team uniform. Students wishing to
play tennis in the spring should have their own white attire.
• Helmets are compulsory for all students while riding bikes, in-line skating, ice skating, alpine skiing, and
snowboarding.
LAUNDRY SERVICE
Laundry is done weekly. Please make sure that all casual clothes/linens are clearly marked with the student’s name
using sewn-on labels.
Forgot something? Don’t worry! On weekends, we organize trips to the nearby Carrefour de l’Estrie shopping mall for
students to buy missing items.
16WHAT NOT TO BRING
TO BCS
BCS provides students with the necessary items needed on a daily basis (including kitchen appliances in the
residences). Please do not bring the following items to BCS:
• Cooking appliances, i.e.: kettles, • Matches or lighters • Wireless Access Points (i.e. 3G/4G
hot plates, rice cookers, etc. • Televisions external Internet dongles)
• Mini-refrigerators • Computer monitors larger than • Air conditioners
• Heaters (including space heaters 24” • Holiday/decorative lights
or heat lamps) • Printers • Furniture/mattresses
• Candles, incense, oil burners, or • Desktop computers • Hover boards
anything with an open flame • Expensive jewellery/watches
PACKING FOR
ORIENTATION CAMP
Orientation Camp is a fun activity for the whole school that will take place the weekend of September 5 & 6, 2020.
The camp is held at Camp Valcartier and most activities take place outside, rain or shine.
WHAT TO BRING:
• Complete change of warm clothing (sweater, long pants, long sleeve shirt, pyjamas, etc.)
• Change of socks and underwear (2-3 pairs)
• Running shoes
• Flip flops (for shower only)
• Hiking shoes or other sturdy outdoor shoes
• Rain/windproof jacket
• Hat
• Toiletries, including a towel
• Backpack or sports bag to carry your belongings (no suitcase)
Pack your clothing in a plastic bag before putting it in your backpack or sports bag in case of rain. Your houseparent
will be able to provide you with a plastic bag.
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
• Camisoles or tank tops
• Short shorts
• Food
• Speakers (or any portable music device)
• Phones may be used to take photos ONLY
17TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Bishop’s College School (BCS) 2. ACADEMIC USE FIRST IMPORTANT: Personal routers and
believes that technology, when Academic use of laptops and the any type of network equipment
used in a responsible, efficient, Internet must always take priority or external Internet sticks are
ethical, and legal manner, offers over recreational use. not allowed on campus. Such
valuable, diverse, and unique The use of technology during equipment found in a student’s
resources to students. Above all, we school hours and study times is left possession will be confiscated and
are committed to using technology at the discretion of the teacher or kept for the duration of their time at
to support educational excellence person on duty during Prep time. the school, and some privileges may
and learning. It is understood that Students will be held accountable be revoked.
students will use technology in a should any use that is considered
mature and professional manner in inappropriate occur during class or 4. PERSONAL FILES AND
accordance with our acceptable use study times and may be subject to SCHOOL DOCUMENTS
policy. disciplinary action. Students are responsible for
backing up important school work
1. BYOD (BRING YOUR OWN 3. BYOD AND OTHER and other personal files. This can
DEVICE) PROGRAM PERSONAL MOBILE DEVICES be achieved through a student’s
It is the responsibility of the BYOD laptops and personal devices Google School Account subscription
student to arrive in September such as smartphones, iPads, that comes with unlimited cloud
with a laptop that meets the Playbooks, Slate Tablets, Kobos, storage and is provided by the
requirements as outlined in the Kindles, and other e-Readers are school. Documents can also be
table below. Students will continue allowed to connect to the BCS Wi-Fi backed up onto external media such
to receive full support from the network but are subject to different as USB sticks, external hard drives,
IT Department and will be issued access times depending on the etc. Please note BCS does not
a temporary unit should their student’s grade level. provide such devices. Loss of files
personal laptop need repairs. in case of computer failure will not
excuse students from any academic
responsibilities.
SPECIFICATIONS PC LAPTOP APPLE LAPTOP
Operating system Windows 10 Professional English macOS High Sierra 10.13 or macOS
Mojave 10.14
Screen size 13” to 15” inch Maximum (17” inch 13” to 15” inch Maximum (17” inch
too large for mobility purposes) too large for mobility purposes)
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels + 1366 x 768 pixels +
CPU Intel Core i5 processor or higher Intel Core i5 processor or higher
Memory 8 GB + 8 GB +
Storage 256 GB + (SSD or HD) 256 GB + (SSD or HD)
Wi-Fi Required 802.11N/AC Required 802.11N/AC
Battery autonomy 45Wh + (at least 7 hours) 45Wh + (at least 7 hours)
OS Protection Antivirus Latest updates of macOS
Warranty coverage North American Warranty is required North American Warranty is required
18ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Media: all laptops and other non-school-related bandwidth-
• The BCS Network/Internet access personal devices on campus intensive activities, such as
made available to students is must be free of pirated software. streaming or downloading huge
provided for legal, positive, and Students should only be playing amounts of data, which slows
constructive usage consistent games, using software, listening down and hinders the academic
with the academic goals and to music, and watching videos for use of the network, are prohibited
objectives of BCS. Misuse of which they have a legal right to do during the school day and study
technology will be addressed so. times. BCS reserves the right to
in the same manner as other restrict or deny access to the
conduct infractions. INAPPROPRIATE USES Network/Internet.
• Students are expected to come (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT • Attempting to bypass BCS
to class with their primary BYOD LIMITED TO) security and web filtering
laptop. The use of any other Students will face disciplinary control. (i.e.: the use of Proxies/
device during class is left at the action, which may include device VPN tunnels is prohibited and
discretion of the teacher. confiscation, if found in violation of restricted).
• It is the responsibility of the any of the following: • Using Internet media (email,
student to make sure that their • Using the Network/Internet for chat rooms, forums, blogs, social
BYOD laptop is fully charged when any illegal activity or commercial media, etc.) for the propagation of
they leave their house/residence gain. defamatory or offensive material,
in the morning. Chargers are to be • Running any Server Operating including comments against
left in residence. System, regardless of platform the school or anyone directly or
• Students must use appropriate (i.e.: Windows Server, MacOS indirectly associated with it.
language in all communications: Server, Linux) without written • Owning, sharing, or storing
email, social media, and online. consent from the administrator. inappropriate electronic material
• Network/Internet access will be • Hacking utilities that may like movies, games, pornography,
monitored for compliance. compromise BCS network offensive depictions, racist
• Each student has an individual security such as port scanners, materials, and violence inciting
network and Office 365 key loggers, password crackers, materials.
account and assumes complete network administration tools,
responsibility for it. Access to sniffers, tracers, protocol For more information please
these accounts is confidential analyzers, etc. System hackers contact:
and must not be shared with will not be tolerated.
others. • Virus propagation or deliberate Mr. Sylvain Fontaine
• Wallpapers and screensavers destruction of data, software, or Information Technology Manager
must display appropriate material hardware. 819.566.0227 x286
on any personal device. • Academic Environment: Any ITHelpDesk@bishopscollegeschool.
• Copyrighted Software and Digital com
192020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
DAILY SCHEDULE*
*Please note that these dates and times are subject to
change dependent on the evolving COVID-19 situation. REGULAR SCHEDULE
Breakfast 7:30 - 8:10 AM
JUNIOR & SENIOR
Junior grades are grades 7-10 (Forms II-V) and Senior are Chapel or 8:15 - 8:35 AM
grades 11-12 (Forms VI and VII). Advisors
CREASE
Time dedicated to sports. These times vary depending Period 1 8:40 - 9:40 AM
on the sport, season, or activity.
Period 2 9:45 - 10:45 AM
PREP
Time dedicated to supervised homework. Students may Break 10:45 - 11:05 AM
do their school work in their boarding house, in School
House, the library, or the Enrichment Centre (where Period 3 Junior (II-V) 11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
tutoring is available). Senior (VI-VII) 11:05 AM - 12:20 PM
CHAPEL Lunch Junior (II-V) 12:05 - 1:15 PM
Morning assembly for all students on Mondays, Senior (VI-VII) 12:20 - 1:15 PM
Wednesdays, and Fridays held in the chapel.
ADVISORS Period 4 1:15 - 2:15 PM
Students are paired with an Advisor (faculty or staff),
Period 5 2:20 - 3:20 PM
who will advocate for and support them throughout the
year. They meet in small groups on Tuesday mornings.
Crease Times vary depending on the sport,
FLEX SCHEDULE season, or activity
Half day of classes to accommodate special events
(sports tournaments or activities). Dinner 5:30 - 6:30 PM
SCHEDULE B Prep time 7:30 - 9:15 PM
Accommodates meetings (usually on a Thursday).
SCHEDULE B FLEX SCHEDULE
Breakfast 7:45 - 8:50 AM Breakfast 7:30 - 8:10 AM
Meetings See calendar Chapel or Advisors 8:15 - 8:35 AM
Period 1 9:00 - 9:50 AM Period 1 8:40 - 9:20 AM
Period 2 9:55 - 10:45 AM Period 2 9:25 - 10:05 AM
Break 10:45 - 11:05 AM Period 3 10:05 - 10:45 AM
Period 3 Junior (II-V) 11:05 AM - 12:05 PM Break 10:45 - 11:05 AM
Senior (VI-VII) 11:05 AM - 12:20 PM
Period 4 11:05 - 11:45 AM
Lunch Junior (II-V) 12:05 - 1:15 PM
Period 5 11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
Senior (VI-VII) 12:20 - 1:15 PM
Lunch 12:30 PM
Period 4 1:15 - 2:15 PM
Period 5 2:20 - 3:20 PM
20ACADEMIC COURSE
SELECTION
FORMS II AND III (GRADES 7 & 8)
All course placements for Forms II & III (Grade 7 & 8) are done by the Academic Department.
FORMS IV AND V (GRADES 9 & 10)
Registration for Form IV & V (Grade 9 & 10) courses are completed through the BCS Portal. If you require your BCS
Portal login information or need other assistance, please contact Admissions: enrolment@bishopscollegeschool.com
or 1.819.566.0227.
FORMS VI & VII (GRADES 11 & 12)
Registration for Form VI & VII (Grade 11 & 12) courses are completed with the assistance of our Senior School
Academic Coordinator, Ms. Amber Rommens. If your child is in enrolled in Form VI or Form VII and you have not been in
contact with Ms. Rommens, please contact her: arommens@bishopscollegeschool.com or 1.819.566.0227.
The Academic Handbook provides information and course descriptions. The 2020-2021 Handbook will be available
through our website in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the 2019-2020 Academic Handbook can provide a
foundation.
If you have any questions regarding the curriculum, please contact Roxane Vigneault, Director of Academics.
Roxane Vigneault
Director of Academics
819.566.0238 x 252
rvigneault@bishopscollegeschool.com
21UNIFORM
All BCS students take pride in black shorties piercings are not allowed while in
their uniform. The staff in our • Beige dress pants with belt school uniform. Tattoos or body
Supply Shop is ready to welcome • Grey pants with black belt modifications should not be visible.
new students to assist with their • White or blue button down oxford
uniform fittings. shirt Please contact Mrs. Debra Ann
• Crested BCS sweater Daigneault to schedule your uniform
UNIFORM CODE • BCS tie fitting appointment:
Number One Uniform is worn every • Black tights or navy blue knee
Monday and at any time when socks Mrs. Debra Ann Daigneault
representing the school or on • Black dress socks Supply Shop Manager
special occasions. Number Two • Black Doc Martens 819.566.0238 x240
Uniform is worn Tuesday to Friday ddaigneault@bishopscollegeschool.
unless otherwise indicated. A crested navy blue polo shirt may com
be worn as part of ‘summer dress’
Number One Uniform (Mondays, (from September to the November
and other special occasions) Break, and again from after March
• Navy crested BCS blazer Break until June). No vest or
• White button down oxford shirt sweater is to be worn over the polo
and BCS tie shirt. In the winter, students may
• Black Watch tartan kilt with black wear a crested BCS sweater under
shorties their crested BCS blazer as part of
• Grey flannel trousers with a black their uniform.
belt Kilts must be worn no shorter
• Black tights/navy blue knee than two inches above the top of
socks or black dress socks the knee. All students are expected
• Black Doc Martens to be neat and well-groomed at
all times, whether at school or
Number Two Uniform (Tuesday- off campus representing BCS.
Friday) Jewellery and hairstyles should
• Navy tunic with sash with black be modest. Boys are required to
shorties be clean-shaven. Nose piercings,
• Beige skirt or grey ‘skort’ with tongue piercings, and other facial
22UNIFORM LIST 2020-2021
This is a uniform guide providing the minimum quantities for each item.
DESCRIPTION COLOUR SUGGESTED QUANTITY UNIT PRICE (JULY 1, 2020)
Blazer Navy 1 $162.00
Dress Pants Grey 2 $47.00
Cotton Pants Khaki 2 $47.00
Slim Fit Pant Grey or Khaki Optional $52.00
Long Sleeve Shirt White or Blue Total of 5 between the two $33.00
types of shirts.
Short Sleeve Shirt White or Blue Total of 5 between the two $31.00
types of shirts.
Dress Socks Black 6 $7.00
Belt Black 1 $30.00
Kilt Tartan 1 or 2 $77.00
Blazer Navy 1 $162.00
Tunic Navy Optional $66.00
Cotton Skirt Khaki Optional $56.00
Skort Grey Optional $56.00
Boxers/Shorties Navy 2 $12.00
Long Sleeve Blouse White or Blue Total of 5 between the two $33.00
types of shirts.
Short Sleeve Blouse White or Blue Total of 5 between the two $31.00
types of shirts.
Tights Black 0-2 $11.00
Knee Socks Navy 6 $7.00
23ADDITIONAL ITEMS
DESCRIPTION COLOUR SUGGESTED QUANTITY UNIT PRICE (JULY 1, 2020)
Crested Vest Navy 1 $45.00
V-Neck Sweater Navy 1 $52.00
Cardigan Navy Optional $75.00
School Shoes Black 1 $160.00
Long Sleeve Polo Shirt Navy 2 $40.00
Short Sleeve Polo Shirt Navy 2 $36.00
Tie School 1 $16.00
Tie New Student 1 $20.00
T-Shirt (Phys. Ed) Black 1 $17.50
Shorts (Phys. Ed) Purple 1 $20.00
Sweatshirt (Hoodie) Varies Optional $45.00
Sweatpants Varies Optional $35.00
Tracksuit Purple & White Optional $100.00
NEARLY NEW CLOTHING (NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST)
DESCRIPTION COLOUR MINIMUM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE (MAY 2, 2020)
Blazer Navy Optional $65.00
Dress Pants Grey Optional $25.00
Cotton Pants Khaki Optional $25.00
Cotton Skirt Khaki Optional $25.00
Kilt Plaid Optional $45.00
Skort Grey Optional $25.00
Dress Slacks Grey Optional $20.00
Shirt or Blouse White or Blue Optional $12.00
Sashes $5.00
24NEARLY NEW CLOTHING (NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST)
DESCRIPTION COLOUR MINIMUM QUANTITY UNIT PRICE (MAY 2, 2020)
Summer Shirts (Polos) Navy Optional $15.00
Tie (Striped or Solid) Striped or Solid Optional $9.00
Tunic Navy Optional $40.00
Cardigan Navy Optional $35.00
V-Neck Sweater Navy Optional $30.00
Vest Navy Optional $25.00
Phys. Ed Shorts Purple Optional $8.00
Phys. Ed T-Shirts Black Optional $8.00
Sweatpants Varies Optional $20.00
Sweatshirt (Hoodie) Varies Optional $21.00
Track Suit Jacket Purple & White Optional $25.00
Track Suit Pants Purple & White Optional $20.00
Track Suit Purple & White Optional $45.00
25SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
All basic supplies will be available at the BCS Supply Shop. Unless otherwise indicated, feel free to purchase them
outside the school.
FORM II (GR. 7) BASIC SUPPLIES:
• One (1) 3” binder • Erasers • Highlighters
• Two (2) 2” binders • One (1) long ruler • Coloured pencils
• Loose leaf paper (1 package) • Five (5) Exercise books (32 page) • Three (3) packages of dividers
• Pencil case • Scissors • Correction tape (or fluid)
• Pencils (HB) • Glue Stick • Staedler Geometry Set
• Pens (1 blue and 1 red) • Small pencil sharpener
Package available at the BCS Supply Shop (includes all items above): $65.00
FORMS III–VII (GR. 8-12) BASIC SUPPLIES:
• Two (2) 2” binders • Erasers • Small pencil sharpener
• Loose leaf paper (1 package) • One (1) long ruler • Highlighters
• Graph paper • Duo-tangs • Coloured pencils
• Pencil case • Five (5) Exercise books (32 page) • Two (2) packages of dividers
• Pencils (HB) • Scissors • Correction tape (or fluid)
• Pens (1 blue and 1 red) • Glue Stick • Staedler Geometry Set
Package available at the BCS Supply Shop (includes all items above): $75.00
CALCULATORS
Available at the BCS Supply Shop:
• Forms II, III, IV: Casio FX-300ES (mandatory for Forms III & IV)
• Forms V: TI 83+ or TI84 (not mandatory, strongly recommended)
• Forms VI & VII: TI 83+ or TI84 (mandatory)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: FORMS II-V (GR. 7-10)
• Two (2) pairs of running shoes [one (1) for indoor use and one (1) for outdoor use].
26BCS MEDIA
#BCS1836
Whether you’re near or far, it’s easy Students, teachers, and staff release digital articles that give you
to stay on top of the latest news frequently contribute photos for an inside look into life at BCS. Go
from BCS. the BCS profile. You can download to BCS News every day to see our
the Instagram app on your mobile Facebook posts, Instagram updates,
OUR HASHTAG device to have easy access. You and tweets, and to read our articles.
We tag our tweets and photos must create a username and then bishopscollegeschool.com/news
with #BCS1836, reflecting the year search for the BCS account:
our school was founded. We invite @BCS1836. Click to “Follow.” The BCS FLICKR
you to use it whenever you share images can also be viewed online: We post new pictures of school
something about BCS. instagram.com/BCS1836 events, athletics activities, and
daily life at BCS all the time. A
PHOTO OF THE DAY TWITTER private link is sent out via our
A daily snapshot of life at BCS. We tweet about student success, monthly digital newsletter, the BCS
Photos are updated every school special events, and news. Download Broadcast.
day during the year, and on a the Twitter app on your mobile
weekly basis in the summer here: device to get updates right away. BCS BROADCAST
bishopscollegeschool.com/pages/ Like Instagram, you will need We send out a monthly digital
welcome/photo-of- the-day to create a username and then newsletter with links to recent
search for our feeds. Follow our articles and upcoming events. Look
FACEBOOK main account (@BCS1836) and our for it in your Inbox once school
The entire BCS community is very athletics account (@BCS_Bears). starts!
active on Facebook. We post several
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comments from parents, teachers, Follow our YouTube channel for the
and students too. Join us by liking latest in video from BCS!
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BCS NEWS
INSTAGRAM If you would rather get your news
A popular social network for from one source, our News page
sharing photos and short videos. draws content from all of the
sources listed above. We also
27ROUND SQUARE
Round Square (RS) is a world-wide CONFERENCES For more information, please
association of 180 schools on • TBD October 2020: Round Square contact:
five continents sharing unique International Conference
and ambitious goals. Students • TBD 2021: Junior Regional Round Mrs. Shelley Gardner-Bray
attending Round Square schools Square Conference Round Square Coordinator
make a strong commitment, beyond • TBD 2021: Senior Regional Round 819.566.0238 x213
academic excellence, to personal Square Conference sbray@bishopscollegeschool.com
development and responsibility.
BCS has been a member for over 35 SERVICE PROJECTS
years. • Round Square Service Projects
The program provides are open to senior students (16
opportunities for students that go years old and above) and two
well beyond the classroom, such students per school are accepted
as: student exchanges, community per location. Please refer to the
service projects, junior/senior Round Square website about
conferences (taking place either these projects to make an
domestically or internationally), and informed decision. BCS also has a
gap year opportunities for students Senegal Service Project scheduled
who have graduated. There are for March Break 2021 TBD.
also many Round Square school
activities and cultural events at
EXCHANGES/GAP YEAR
BCS. This past year we had close
• This is an on-going process and
to 30 students join the BCS RS
can be discussed during the
Committee!
school year.
The following is the Round
Further details about RS are
Square itinerary for the 2020-
available online at roundsquare.org.
2021 academic year. There will
be an information session at the
beginning of the school year and
follow-ups throughout the year.
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