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Summer 2020 Newsletter

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Principals Message .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Welcome ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

School Communication ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Henry Wise Wood Webpage ................................................................................................................................ 4

Principal’s Twitter ................................................................................................................................................ 4

Parent E-mail and Wednesday Warrior .............................................................................................................. 4

New Student Information System ....................................................................................................................... 4

Student Online Handbook: .................................................................................................................................. 4

SchoolMessenger - Subscribe to stay informed: ............................................................................................. 5

School Communication – Home to School........................................................................................................ 5

Telephone ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

E-Mail ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

In-Person ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

Independent Students.......................................................................................................................................... 6

Change of Address, Phone Number, Etc. .......................................................................................................... 6

SCHOOL FEES “Passport to Success”: ............................................................................................................ 7

Fee Payment Arrangements ................................................................................................................................ 7

International Baccalaureate (IB) Fees ................................................................................................................ 7

HWW Web Site ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

Administration: ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

School Opening 2020/2021 Schedule................................................................................................................. 8

Demographic Sheets............................................................................................................................................ 9

Textbook Distribution .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Volunteers ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Student Printing ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Gmail and Google Apps for Education ............................................................................................................ 10

Our Student Services Team .............................................................................................................................. 10

New Student Registration ................................................................................................................................. 10

Timetables ........................................................................................................................................................... 11

SAT/PSAT Information ....................................................................................................................................... 11

Online CALM ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Career and Technology Centre ......................................................................................................................... 12

Host an International Student ........................................................................................................................... 13

ESL and International Student ............................................................................................................. 13

International Certificate ..................................................................................................................................... 14

All Coded English Language Learners (ELLs) Returning or starting at HWW for the 2020-21 School Year .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Second Languages Department ....................................................................................................................... 16

Core Course Information ................................................................................................................................... 17


Social Studies ................................................................................................................................................. 17

English............................................................................................................................................................... 17

Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

Science ................................................................................................................................................................ 18

International Baccalaureate Programme ....................................................................................... 19

Physical Education ............................................................................................................................................ 20

HWW Athletics .................................................................................................................................................... 20

Link Crew ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

Future Graduands 2021 ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Wise Time ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

Creative Arts and CTS ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Drama and Advanced Acting .......................................................................................................................... 26

Music Department .............................................................................................................................................. 26

ON/OFF Campus Education – Experienced Based Learning ........................................................................ 28


Principals Message:

Welcome I am very pleased to welcome our new and returning students and their families to the 2020 –2021 year at Henry Wise Wood High School. We are proud of the opportunities that are available to our students both in and out of the classroom. I encourage all our students to take full advantage of these opportunities and make the most of their time in high school. This package contains important information about the 2020-2021 school year at Henry Wise Wood High School. Please take a few moments to work through this newsletter and the accompanying documents.

School Communication – School to Home Below are a number of ways that you can access the information you need to support your child in their learning at HWW:

Henry Wise Wood Webpage HWW Website

Information about the school (school news, schedules, calendar, programs, etc.) is found on our webpage. We will try to keep the information on the page as complete and up-to-date as possible.

Principal’s Twitter

Links, thoughts, and other information concerning education and public schooling.

Parent E-mail and Wednesday Warrior

At HWW, we launched a “Wednesday Warrior” update that goes directly to your e-mail every Wednesday and is loaded with important information and upcoming events. It has received great reviews from those who have received the updates this last year.

New Student Information System

At the start of the 2018/2019 school year, the CBE moved to a new student information

system called PowerSchool. For the most part, families will notice cosmetic changes. With

the new student information system, we will also switch to a new parent and student portal to

replace HomeLogic. My CBE PowerSchool

The PowerSchool Parent Portal provides families with information about a student’s

attendance, assignments, schedules, school bulletins and grades. The Parent Portal is an

online portal accessible anywhere on the web that parents can log in to and see all of their

students in one place. The URL for the Parent Portal will be on our website under the parent

section.

Student Online Handbook: Students and parents are asked to take responsibility for being fully aware of the Henry Wise Wood High School Code of Conduct and Expectations included in the first section of the Student Handbook.

Teachers will be encouraging students to use and refer to the Student Handbook on a regular basis. The Handbook can be found on our website at: Student Handbook

http://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/henrywisewood/Pages/default.aspx

https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/

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SchoolMessenger - Subscribe to stay informed:

Parents/guardians,

Due to Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), you need to subscribe online if you want to continue receiving email or text messages on “commercial” school topics such as picture days, student fees, field trip costs, yearbooks, fun lunches and more. You will continue to receive messages on non-commercial school topics such as absences and urgent notifications.

In addition, if you want to be able to receive any text messages from your school or the Calgary Board of Education, you need to opt-in for texts.

To ensure you can receive messages from the Calgary Board of Education and our schools, please do the following:

To subscribe to receive commercial messages, go to http://www.cbe.ab.ca/subscribe to enter your email address and click Subscribe. Use the primary email address on file at the school.

1. To opt-in to receive text messages, text the word YES to the six-digit number 724665.

If your contact information changes, please:

Tell the school right away Subscribe online again, if your email address changes Opt-in for text messages again, if your cell number changes

Please note:

Your subscription and opt-in will apply to any Calgary Board of Education school that your children attend; however, if you provided different contact information to different schools, you will need to subscribe and opt-in for every email address and cell number.

Your subscription and opt-in will continue indefinitely unless you withdraw your consent.

You can withdraw your consent at any time. To unsubscribe for commercial email and text messages go to www.cbe.ab.ca/unsubscribe. To opt-out of receiving any text messages, text STOP to 724665.

Thank you.

This request is sent on behalf of the Calgary Board of Education and our schools. Visit www.cbe.ab.ca/directory for school contact information.

School Communication – Home to School

If you have questions or concerns, or if there is information about your child that would help us to be better meet their learning needs, please contact us by telephone, e-mail, or in person. Telephone The school telephone number is 403-253-2261. We appreciate parents calling the attendance line [press “1” when prompted] whenever their child is absent or late.

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E-Mail The school e-mail address is [email protected] Use this for general inquires or to provide information [e.g. new address]. Teacher e-mail addresses are found at HWW Website

In-Person You are welcome to make appointments to meet with any of our staff. Please do not expect to meet with teachers or administrators without an appointment. Arrangements with teachers should be made directly with the teacher by e-mail or telephone. You can arrange an appointment with the Principal, an Assistant Principal, or Student Services personnel by contacting the main office at 403-253-2261. Please remember that all visitors must check-in at the office immediately upon their arrival. Please park in the Visitor parking stalls which are not numbered and located on west side of the school. (entrance by the field)

Independent Students:

According to Alberta Law, any student who turns 18 will be considered independent. A letter will be sent out prior to the student's birthday month regarding Independent Student. Please read and decide with your student the status and relay the necessary demographic information to the office.

Change of Address, Phone Number, Etc.:

If you have moved or planning to move and/or your work number changes, please contact our main office at 403-253-2261 ext. “0” or email us.

Lunch Time:

We would like to advise that there are many vendors in the area for our students to utilize. We would like to give a shout out to O’Hana Café who has been providing our students with fabulous lunches for a minimal cost and is located just across the street in the church.

Michelle Howell Principal

mailto:[email protected]




SCHOOL FEES “Passport to Success”:

Get your school year off to a great start! Take care of business! Be ready to hit the books!

Grade 10 students will pick up their Timetable, Student ID Cards, have school pictures taken, pay school fees and all at the same time and same place! It is critical that all students come during their appointed date and time.

***Only critical timetable changes will be considered. Switching class times/ semesters/teachers is not possible.

Grade 10 Students Monday August 24 Surnames ABC, JKL, ST 9:00 am to 3:00pm

Grade 10 Students Tuesday August 25 Surnames DEF, MNO, UV 9:00 am to 3:00pm

Grade 10 Students Wednesday August 26 Surnames GHI, PQR, WYZ 9:00 am to 3:00pm

Grade 11’s and 12’s will be advised at a later date as to when they will get their

Student ID Cards, school pictures taken, and pay school fees. Critical timetable

changes for Grade 11 and 12 students will only be done through a timetable request

form that will be sent home through School Messenger.

Fee Payment Arrangements

As there is a system in place for on-line payments, we ask that parents ensure they are signed up for SchoolMessenger over the summer to hear all upcoming information. You are only required to sign up if you don’t have an account. Fees will be assigned to students based on their registered classes in August, 2020 and parents may make online payments after September 1st. If you wish to make payment arrangements or feel that you may qualify for a fee waiver, please contact the Business Office.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Fees

The International Baccalaureate Programme, being a program of choice, charges students additional fees over and above regular program HWW school fees in Grade 11 and 12. HWW collects these fees and submits them to IB directly on behalf of all IB students. The fees for assessments and exams are collected in both Grade 11 and 12 depending on the students’ registration in IB courses. Families will be invoiced for IB fees when they register in August for the 2020/21 school year. Being a program of choice, there is no wavering of fees that would apply to these IB costs. Please note, once a student is registered into an IB course, it is a commitment that they will complete the external and internal assessments that are a component of the programme over the duration of the semester.

Students receive the following services:

Comprehensive assessment using a wide range of assessment methods including moderated internal assessment and externally marked examinations


Assessment by an international team of examiners and moderators, overseen by independent chief examiners

Clerical checking of assessment material to ensure administrative accuracy Where appropriate, access arrangements and consideration of individual special

circumstances Access to results one day after results are released to schools A printed diploma, diploma results or certificate (depending on their results) Transmission of results to universities worldwide, upon request

Grade 11

Biology SL, Math SL, Philosophy SL (if taken in Grade 11)

Grade 12

English HL, History SL/HL, Physics HL, Chemistry HL, Math HL, French Ab Initio SL, Spanish Ab Initio SL, Visual Arts SL/HL, Film SL, Philosophy SL (if taken in grade 12).

The exact amount of IB fees varies slightly year to year due to factors such as inflation and international currency exchange rates. Below are the 2019/2020 fees for IB Exams/Assessments:

IB Course Fee (per course) - $240 IB Grade 10 Fee - $25 IB Grade 11 Fee - $25 IB Grade 12 Fee - $25

HWW Web Site: Need information about your school? Need to contact teachers?

Looking for research links? Seeking information about Post-Secondary education? Interested in joining Parent council? All this can be found on our website at HWW Website

Administration:

Principal: Ms. Michelle Howell

Assistant Principals: Mr. Tony Barile Ms. Cathy Crichton Mr. Rory Stabler

Administrative Secretary: Ms. Juanita Spielman

School Opening 2020/2021 Schedule

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

(To Be Determined) – Please watch the website over the summer.



Demographic Sheets:

The first day of classes in September, students will be given a Demographic sheet that lists all the information that Henry Wise Wood has for your young adult. It is imperative that you check over the information, provide any relevant updates and sign off at the bottom of the sheet even if there are no changes. HWW is specifically looking for correct legal names, citizenships, (legal documentation is required to support a change) along with correct addresses and phone numbers for contacts. Also, please include an email address for a contact.

Textbook Distribution:

Students will receive their textbooks during the first 3 days of classes. Each classroom teacher will bring their students to the Learning Commons at their scheduled time to check out the book for that class. Henry Wise Wood ID cards or the students Time Table are required to sign out a book.

If students miss the scheduled time, they can come to the Learning Commons to check out or exchange books during lunch time or Wise Time.

Volunteers:

We would really appreciate knowing of parents and community members who are willing to act as volunteers this year. The regulation from the Board reads:

“The Calgary Board of Education appreciates the services of all of its volunteers. In order to ensure the safety of students, all volunteers in our schools need to be registered. A volunteer is someone who assists schools or students either in the curricular or extra-curricular activities, including volunteer drivers and students volunteering outside of their school. It does not include guest speakers, presenters, visitors to the school, parents assisting their own children in the school, or school council members in their position as school council members...The information collected on this form will be held in strict confidence.”

The process of registering as a volunteer consists of two parts. The first is the completion of a CBE Volunteer Registration Form. By completing the registration form the volunteer agrees to abide by conditions that protect the safety, confidentiality and working environment of schools. The second part is receiving a letter from HWW and either completing your application online through Calgary Police Service’s ePIC system, online or in person at a Calgary Police Services office. This can take roughly 3 weeks to process.

Student Printing:

We encourage students to print responsibly throughout the school year. Each student will begin the year with $15.00 in a print account. This will cover the cost of approximately 250 black and white pages or 90 color pages. Once this $15.00 is depleted, students will have the option to visit the Business Office to purchase additional pages.


Gmail and Google Apps for Education:

Google Apps for Education is a safe, collaborative and engaging online environment for students and teachers. Users can create documents, presentations, and sites wherever internet access is available. This space will be used solely for teacher and student –created work and not for student records, grades, demographics or other important information.

Google Apps for Education includes: Google Drive (25 gigs of storage!) Google Sites Google Groups Google Mail Google Calendar

To access these apps, students will need to:

1. Check to make sure their password is a least 8 characters in length. Update it, if needed,

2. On the Google website, click on ‘Sign in’

3. Use your g-mail email [email protected]

Our Student Services Team:

Ms. Beverly Delion (last names A-G and all Indigenous Students)

Ms. Christine Little (last names H-O)

Ms. Josy Renaud (last names P-Z)

Ms. D. Lannigan Special Programs

Ms. C. Belliveau Off-Campus Coordinator, RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program), WEX (Work Experience)

New Student Registration:

Welcome to all new Henry Wise Wood students. If you would like to set up an appointment for New Registrations, please call the office at 403-253-2261. The office will open August 24, 2020 at 8:00am. After your child has been accepted to HWW, a counsellor will help you select the appropriate courses, generate your timetable and get you settled into your new classes.



Timetables:

As student timetables become visible in PowerSchool over the course of the summer, please note that timetables are subject to change right up to September 1, 2020. Due to the uncertainty on restrictions of how many individuals can gather in a public space, in-person timetable change requests will only be offered to Grade 10 students this fall. Grade 10 students wishing to make Critical Changes to their timetables counsellors will be available in the King Gym (main) from 9:00am – 3:00pm on your designated ‘Passport to Success’ day.

Grade 10 Students Monday August 24 Surnames ABC, JKL, ST 9:00 am to 3:00pm

Grade 10 Students Tuesday August 25 Surnames DEF, MNO, UV 9:00 am to 3:00pm

Grade 10 Students Wednesday August 26 Surnames GHI, PQR, WYZ 9:00 am to 3:00pm

We are holding these days for just Grade 10 students as we are anticipating that social distancing guidelines from AHS will not allow us to see all the grades. Therefore Grade 11 and Grade 12 students are asked to request timetable changes through a Microsoft form that will be sent to families/students through school messenger, as well as linked on our school website in early August. If grade 10 students cannot make it to the Passport to Success days, they will also need to use the form to communicate their critical timetable change request.

Timetable adjustments will be for critical changes only. These include:

1. Timetable reads “See Counsellor” or “Add Course(s)”

2. Students lack a pre-requisite course

3. Timetable is incomplete or unbalanced

4. Changes needed due to CBe Learn/Chinook/Other Summer School course (bring report card)

5. Changes from a higher academic stream to a lower academic stream as recommended by a teacher or on the report card.

In accordance with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Education Covid-19 guidelines, if your counsellor needs to see you in person to discuss timetable concerns, a course named "See Counsellor" will be added to your schedule. Only those students will be seen during the first 4 days of school (September 1-4, 2020). All other timetable requests will be through the online course request form that will be available to students in early August.

SAT/PSAT Information:

The SAT is required for students interested in applying to a post-secondary institution in the United States. There are a number of resources available on-line to assist students in preparing for this test. The following link allows students to print practice tests, find a test centre, and view their score report. Students may also view answer explanations and sample essays. http://sat.collegeboard.org/home

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Online CALM:

Students who would like to register for CALM 20 online through CBE learn, can go to the main office to fill out an online course request form as early as September 1, 2020. Guidance Counsellors will process this online course request, verify enrollment and provide instructions to access the course through an emailed message. Please remember that to earn a High School Diploma in Alberta, students will need to be successful in CALM 20 which is a 3 credit course.

Career and Technology Centre:

The Career and Technology Centre is located at 2336- 53 Ave SW. We offer a variety of CTS courses for students from all high schools in Calgary. Please see CTC’s website for details http://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/ctc. Students interested in the CTC programs should work with their guidance counsellor to register for the 2020-2021 school year.

Students registered at the Career and Technology Center (CTC) please follow the schedule below:

September 1 - go to HWW courtyard if you have CTC courses semester one September 3 - first day of regular CTC classes – no transportation provided

For more information please contact Cathy Seifert-Kelba [email protected]

NEW International Students Orientation Meeting

Thursday, August 28, 2020 9AM – 1:30PM - Room 312

This is a mandatory meeting for all NEW international students attending HWW High School in the 2019-2020 school year. The tentative agenda is:

Welcome by HWW and Global Learning, Guidance Team and Business Office

English Placement Test

Nutrition Break: lunch and light snacks will be provided

Math and Science Placement Tests (calculators are allowed)

School Tour and Orientation (parents and guardians are welcome to attend)

Please bring your study visa and passport with you!

For more information about the Orientation please check out Global Learning’s website at: http://www.cbeinternational.ca/

For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Teleky at [email protected]

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Host an International Student

CBE and the Canada Homestay Network have a number of homestay hosting opportunities coming up. We invite you to welcome an international student studying at Henry Wise Wood into your family for one semester or a full year.

You provide: a private bedroom, three meals per day, an English-only environment and a caring home atmosphere.

We provide: a student carefully matched with your family, 24x7 emergency support, a monthly stipend (about $800) to defray expenses, and the opportunity to make a new friend for life! For more information visit www.whyihost.ca/calgary or call CHN at (403) 456-6426. There is also a link to an on-line application to be a host family: http://www.canadahomestayinternational.com/applicationprocess.html

ESL and International Student

Hope you are enjoying your summer!

The 2019/2020 school year was a very successful one for the Department of English Language Learning and International Students. Over 36 International Students attended HWW this year from Japan, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, Germany, Iran, India, Brazil and Spain. International students saw great improvement in the English language abilities and once students leave Henry Wise Wood they continue to do well in post-secondary institutions.

Learning a second language is challenging and all the Henry Wise Wood teachers applaud our international students for their hard work, commitment and positive attitudes. Congratulations to all of our international students for their success in learning and mastering the English language!

I would like to thank all the dedicated teachers, support staff and administration for their hard work, passion for the subject matter and commitment to student success at Henry Wise Wood.

I look forward to meeting new students and seeing all returning students in the fall!

If you have any questions about International Students, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Teleky at [email protected] If you have any questions about English Language Learners, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Martin at [email protected] For more information about the school and programs, please check out the school website at: http://www.henrywisewood.com/

Réka Teleky International Students Coordinator (ICS) for HWW Katherine Martin, Learning Leader for English Language Learners

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International Certificate:

Attention Grade 12’s The Calgary Board of Education International Certificate is a way of recognizing and valuing international contributions, work, and experiences that students have throughout their CBE journey. This certificate is meant to encourage students to take an interest in and explore the world outside their local boundaries. Three modules are intended to prepare students for an interconnected and globalized world and to meet the CBE End Statement on Citizenship, “Each student will be a responsible citizen by being an informed and involved member in his or her local, national and global communities.” Three Modules and a Final Project are to be completed: Module A

125 hours of minimum or 5 credits of Second Language study OR Student Exchange or Study Abroad Language experience

Module B Social Studies 3 credits in an Internationalized course (internationally focused courses,

internationally focused CTS courses, other courses which could be

internationalized) Internationalization and personalization of 3 assignments – integrating an

international, intercultural or global perspective into an assignment Module C

The students will have participated in at least 3 months of international experience A student may also complete equivalencies by attending international workshops,

youth summits or conferences or other venues that offer study and reflection around international issues

Final Summative Project The student will combine their experience and learning to reflect on their movement

towards being an engaged thinker, ethical citizen (why was this journey important to you? How will you use what you have experienced and learned to shape you now and in the future?)

This can be done through an E-portfolio, a public presentation, a multimedia project, a written response, or an artistic response

The value of the certificate is in the preparation and study to get the Certificate. The experiences students have over three years of high school and enrollment in the International Certificate will be valuable to future work, study and community engagement.

Access to international opportunities such as: student exchanges, workshops, conferences, international travel opportunities, internships and volunteer opportunities

College and university applications Job applications Scholarship/grant/fellowship applications Demonstration of commitment to community engagement Networking with students from all over the globe


Who can enroll? All students interested may enroll in the International Certificate at any time during the school year. Contact: Mr. Garen [email protected] for Second Language Students/IB Students

Ms. Teleky [email protected] for International Students Ms. Martin [email protected] for English Language Learners ESL Learning Leader for English Language Learners

All Coded English Language Learners (ELLs) Returning or starting at HWW for the 2020-21 School Year

Every year, the Alberta government requires that all students with an ELL code participate in mandatory benchmark assessments for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. To minimize the disruption of this testing on both students and classroom teachers, we request that all students adhere to the following schedule:

Grade 10 ELL coded students who are enrolled in a full mainstream program attend their alphabet-specific Passport to Success day where they can complete the reading comprehension and writing components of this assessment prior to the start of regular classes. If grade 10 students do not come in during Passport to Success, they will be required to either stay after school or will be pulled from class to complete these mandatory assessments.

GRADE 10 SURNAMES ABC, JKL, ST: Monday August 24 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

GRADE 10 SURNAMES DEF, MNO, UV: Tuesday August 25 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

GRADE 10 SURNAMES GHI, PQR, WYZ: Wednesday August 26 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

When you arrive at school, please follow the signage directing you to the room for testing.

Grade 11 & 12 ELL coded students who are enrolled in full mainstream programs will be assigned times to complete their testing during the first two weeks back. This testing is mandatory; if the assigned time does not work for you, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to arrange an alternate time to complete this testing.

Completing both parts will take approximately 1.5-2 hours. Should you have any questions about this testing, please feel free to contact me at [email protected], and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!






Second Languages Department:

Student success is the goal for all students in Second Languages and this is achieved through: personalized learning, flexible approaches, strong teaching tasks created collaboratively by teachers and meaningful outcome based assessment of student work. In addition, teachers are available for extra support for all learners during Wise Time which helps build strong connections between second language learners and their teachers. At Henry Wise Wood High School,

we offer French as a Second Language, IB French, Spanish as a Second Language and IB Spanish. Please see the Henry Wise Wood Registration Guide for complete course descriptions.

Course Challenges

Students who feel they meet the outcomes in the Second Language Course and are interested in challenging Second Language Courses should see the process for challenging either French or Spanish on our school website under Second Languages. Families should e-mail Mr. Scott Garen to make arrangements for course challenges – [email protected]

Five-Week French-Language Bursary Program

Plan ahead now and begin thinking about a French language exchange in order to become a stronger French speaker. Check out a summer program to learn French, discover another region of Canada and meet new people! Explore is a five-week intensive language-immersion program. Participants in Explore receive a $2,200 bursary (taxable income) that covers tuition fees for the programs, instructional materials, meals and accommodations, workshops, and other mandatory activities. Check it out! www.myexplore.ca

Why Study a Second Language?

With the world becoming more and more interconnected, communication is one of the most important parts of our lives. The advantages of being bilingual are endless, and you experience the world in entirely new ways. By being bilingual, travel is made easier in foreign countries and it is easier to converse with locals on a more compassionate and understanding level. Just having basic language skills can separate you from other applicants for the job you might be pursuing. More scholarships are available for any student, and as well as exchange programs.

Why Spanish?

Spanish is a dominant language in over 20 countries. It opens up the opportunity for you to communicate with around 300 million speakers globally. Spanish communication skills give an individual a better understanding of English, since both languages are closely related because of the fact that both languages are majorly based on Latin.

Why French?

French is a dominant language in over 35 countries (and an official of Canada) and is also the only language aside from English that is taught in every country in the world. French is a

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good base for learning other languages as well since 50% of the current English vocabulary is derived from French.

Feel free to contact Mr. Scott Garen – Learning Leader for the International Baccalaureate Programme and Second Languages: [email protected] with any questions pertaining to Second Languages or the IB Programme.

Core Course Information:

Social Studies:

Welcome Back! We are excited to begin another dynamic year of Social Studies at Wise Wood. The course themes are:

Grade 10—Globalization

Grade 11---Nationalism

Grade 12—Ideologies

All levels focus on political and economic systems, and the history that has influenced our current events. We are proud of our results on provincial diploma exams and the interest that these courses generate in our students.

We offer -1 and -2 classes in all grades as well as K&E programming. Although these course streams follow the same curriculum, -1 classes require excellent attendance and a self-motivated student to achieve success. Competent writing skills and critical thinking will be areas of particular focus at all levels that students are well prepared for both the written response and multiple-choice diplomas. -2 courses are accepted for entrance to most post-secondary institutions. Written responses at this level focus on identifying essential curriculum and constructing an informed position on issues as well as recognizing viewpoints that differ from one’s own. This course offers a straightforward academic approach to Social Studies content.

Interact, Model UN, Debate, and Agents 4 Change are some of the extra-curricular clubs that are offered by our department. Please look for club information and sign up in September. All students are invited to participate!

Stacey Korsbrek – Social Studies Learning Leader 2020/2021 [email protected]

English:

The Program of Studies in English Language Arts is designed to foster the development of skills over three years of high school English. The outcomes of the Program of Studies states that students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to: explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences; comprehend and respond personally, critically and creatively to literature and to other texts in oral, print, visual and multimedia forms; manage ideas and information; create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts to enhance the clarity and artistry of communication; and to respect, support and collaborate with others.

Our department is very focused on supporting students to make proactive choices in their course selection that will promote growth and success. Students can begin in the -2 stream




and gradually, as their skills and goals evolve, move into the -1 stream. The -1 stream is required for entrance to all university programs and is designed to challenge students. These -1 courses require focused, self-motivated learners who possess competent writing skills and the ability to think critically. At the beginning of each course, initial assessments are done to support students to make the decisions that will lead to success and build confidence. That success begins in the choices you make with the course available. Alison Pinnow – English Learning Leader 2020/2021 ([email protected])

Mathematics:

Well, summer is here and it is time to take a short break from your math studies. Relax, rest and rejuvenate so that you are ready to study hard in September! If you are a new student coming to HWW…..Welcome!

You will be taking math courses at a school that has a history of top results in mathematics in the Calgary Board of Education! We offer all levels of mathematics courses and our main goal is for students to develop an appreciation and respect for math. All of our math courses require students to own their own calculators. If you are registered in a -3 or -4 course, a regular scientific calculator is required. If you are registered in a -1, -2, 10C GATE or IB course, a graphing calculator is required. We suggest purchasing the Texas Instruments TI 84 CE (or equivalent) model as these are the ones that teachers at HWW will be demonstrating in their classes. But don’t worry as this information will be provided to you at the start of the course.

If you enjoy doing challenging and strange but also beautiful Math problems, please plan to participate in the math contests that are available to Henry Wise Wood students. Listen for

announcements early in the fall for details on how to get involved! All of the Henry Wise Wood

Math teachers look forward to teaching you in the fall!

Shahal Rajan Math Learning Leader ([email protected])

Science:

Summer is upon us, a time to relax and enjoy spending time outdoors with family and friends. September will come quickly, signalling it is time to put our craniums back to work for another year of learning. The Henry Wise Wood science department is dedicated to ensuring the success of all our students. We are proud of our learners and their accomplishments. The science department can boast about having some of the strongest science diploma scores in the city. We offer all levels of science ensuring there is a program available for every learner. Levels include: GATE, IB, regular, Science 14 and K&E (10-4) with courses available in general science, biology, chemistry and physics. We also offer a unique program in forensics and astronomy, only available at Wise Wood. A variety of field trips are offered to the science students including visits to the U of C, Zoo, Science Centre, Rothney Observatory, Heritage Park, and Fish Creek. Every year students have the opportunity to participate in the Science Fair, the Waterloo Chemistry contests, the University of Toronto Biology competition and the SET challenge at U of C. The Science team is looking forward to another year of engaging and challenging science education. For more information, please go to our School website or download our HWW App from the Google Store Jennifer Jones Science Learning Leader ([email protected])


International Baccalaureate Programme:

The IB Programme at Henry Wise Wood High School is a two year programme, with Henry

Wise Wood’s own grade 10 classes preparing successful applicants for challenging yet

rewarding grade 11 and 12 years.

While the IB Programme offers core subjects, such as Mathematics, English Literature, History and the Sciences (Chemistry, Biology and Physics), it also provides opportunities to explore areas of interest, including Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) and the Arts (Visual Arts

and Film). Additionally, we offer Philosophy IB.

Although the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge course are mandatory for IBDP students, they are also open to IBDP Course students (minimum one IB course for eligibility to be a IBDP Course Student) wanting to pursue areas of their interest or explore new and different ways of thinking and unique approaches to teaching in preparation for university.

Ultimately the IB Programme aims to “develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world”, which in the end will prepare and set students apart from others when applying to post-secondary or work positions.

Why the IB Programme is valuable:

There are three main reasons why the IB Programme is a valuable one!

The first is that the IB curriculum, together with the Alberta Education curriculum, provides each

student with an international perspective on our world. This not only results in rewarding

academic experiences and personal growth, but also allows for more diverse eligibility to other programmes offering prestigious certificates. One example is the CBE’s International Certificate for which IBDP and IBDP Course students are perfect applicants. Students further benefit from a curriculum which in certain areas overlaps in subjects, allowing a deeper understanding of the material.

Secondly, students are offered a great variety of resources and many opportunities for enriching project work to deepen their knowledge and discover new interests in an academic and supportive environment.

Lastly, in this environment, teachers manage to capture students’ interests even in areas which might not initially have seemed appealing to them. The positive environment, combined with teachers’ dedication, allows students to become well-rounded, respectful and thoughtful individuals, who are able to “connect the dots” between classroom lessons and everyday life. Written by: Grade 12 IBDP Student

What is the Learner Profile in IB?

The International Baccalaureate Programme at Henry Wise Wood High School promotes personal growth in students which is at the core of the programme (the IB Learner Profile). It is a set of ten ideals that can inspire, motivate and focus the work of teachers and students,


uniting them in a common purpose. IB Learners strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.

Why is the IB Learner Profile important?

The IB programme promotes the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge. By focusing on the dynamic combination of knowledge, skills, independent critical and creative thought, and international-mindedness, the IBO espouses the principle of educating the whole person for a life of active, responsible citizenship. In each IB class at Henry Wise Wood, this approach to student education is the focus. The IB Learner Profile becomes the thread which links individual subject areas to create a united programme and connects like-minded students and learning partners.

Any questions regarding the IB Programme at Henry Wise Wood High School can be directed to

the Coordinator: Scott Garen: [email protected]

Physical Education: Physical Education 10, 20, 30

HWW Physical Education program offers a variety of fun and challenging activities to assist in the development of an active lifestyle that promotes health and longevity.

Objectives

To introduce a variety of recreational/leisure activities to inspire lifelong fitness To introduce a knowledge of fitness and its importance to a healthy lifestyle To develop an understanding of leadership, responsibility and commitment

Physical Education Modular Requirements

PE 10 PE 20 PE 30

CPR Social Dance Social Dance

Intro to Fitness Fitness Challenge Fitness Challenge

Social Dance Survivor Survivor

Fitness Challenge 2 additional off campus modules

3 Off Campus Modules

1 additional off campus module

Cody Ehrmann – Phys Ed Learning Leader 2020/2021

HWW Athletics:

Welcome to Henry Wise Wood Athletics! We hope to start the season as soon as August 24th, so check out our Fall Sports starting dates and times below for tryouts. If you are unable to participate in the first days of tryouts, please look at the information provided below and




email the coach in charge of the team you are interested in. We look forward to meeting all of our new Warriors! Please find our try-out forms and more information regarding Warriors Athletics on our Henry Wise Wood School website.

Team Coaches Room #

Email Try-Out Dates & Information

Cross Country

Ms. Breau

Mrs. Smith

111

101

[email protected]

[email protected]

First Meeting will be September 4th in room 111 at lunch

Practices will begin Sept 5th @ 3:45pm. Meet in phys-ed hallway outside of the girls change room.

Jr.& Sr. Football

Mr. Ehrmann

Mr. Fraser

132

132

[email protected]

[email protected]

Monday August 24

SENIORS ONLY

Equipment sign out at 12pm (meet in the Phys-ed hallway), followed

by meetings and field practice.

Tuesday August 25

SENIORS ONLY

Meetings begin at 12pm, meet in room 131, practice to follow

Wednesday August 26 JUNIORS

AND SENIORS

Equipment sign out 2pm for Juniors (meet in the Phys-Ed hallway), 4pm practice for both teams

Thursday August 27 & Friday August 28 - 4pm practice for both

teams

Girls Soccer

Mrs. Corrigan

205

[email protected]

First Meeting will be September 2nd

in room 205 at lunch.

Try-outs will begin Sept 3rd @

3:45pm on field.

Jr. Girls Volleyball

Jr. Boys Volleyball

Ms. Wilmot

Mr. Fortin

Ms. Clarke

132

132

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Tuesday September 1st

First day of try-outs at 3:45pm (meet in the North Aux gym),

Wed Sept 2nd – Try-outs Main

Gym @ 3:45pm

Thurs Sept 3rd – Try-outs

North/South Aux Gym @ 3:45pm

Fri Sept 4th – TBD

Sr. Girls Volleyball

Ms. Renyk

134

[email protected]

Tuesday September 1st











Sr. Boys Volleyball

Mr. Watt

Ms. Clarke

214

132

[email protected]

[email protected]

First day of try-outs at 3:45pm (meet in the MAIN gym),

Wed Sept 2nd – Try-outs

North/South Aux Gym @ 3:45pm

Thurs Sept 3rd– Try-outs MAIN

Gym @ 3:45pm

Fri Sept 4th – TBD

Karen Cheney – Athletics Director, Learning Leader 2020/2021

Link Crew:

Our new grade 10 students will receive the star treatment! Each new Warrior will be matched with two Link Leaders (grade 11 and 12 students) who will take care of them as they move through the first year of high school. Our senior Warriors will act as positive role models, motivators, and mentors who help guide our grade 10s as they discover what it takes to be successful in high school. Link Crews will meet on the first day of school and then regularly throughout the year, both during Link Blocks (in the timetable), at school events, and informally.

The Link Crew program will benefit our grade 10s by helping them to feel safe, informed, and

connected. Link Leaders (grade 11 and 12s) will benefit through the leadership training they

receive, and through the experience of mentorship. The whole school will benefit through a

more supportive and positive school climate and culture. We are excited to bring this program

to our Warriors! If you have any questions regarding Link Crew, please contact Jackie Groat at

[email protected] or Karen Cheney at [email protected].

Agents 4 Change

Agents for Change is a student group that focuses on helping make the lives of Calgarians better. Last year our events included:

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: staff and students donned high heels to walk a mile to support the YWCA Women’s Shelter, funds purchased Halloween bag items for families in the shelter over the holiday

Design Your Own Ice Cream Sundae: proceeds went to the Calgary Humane Society






Staff vs Student Handball Games for Stephen’s Backpack: helping local kids with new school supplies and hygiene items

Giant Simon Says Game: focus on positive student mental health and stress control

All Grade levels are encouraged to participate! Help your local community and gain volunteer experience for your resume.

If you would like to join and become an Agent, please see Ms. Bamford in September.

Future Graduands 2021:

On Friday May 28, 2021 the Graduation Ceremony and Banquet will

be held at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino. Please sign up for

School Messenger as this is the main method used to communicate

with parents regarding details of the event. Also continue to check the Henry Wise Wood

website as it is updated regularly with information it develops throughout the school year.

Wise Time:

In September 2014, we introduced a twenty-six minute flexibility block – Wise Time – into our Monday through Thursday schedule. The purpose of this was to allow students and teachers to work together in ways outside of the scheduled periods. Wise Time will continue for school year 2019-2020.

Examples of how Wise Time will be used include: Teachers can spend dedicated time with individual students or with small groups of students (this may be to support basic learning through ‘extra help’ or to extend learning); Students can have an opportunity within the school day to complete work and/or to work with other students; Students and teachers who are not currently in class together can meet

and work together (this will facilitate IB Extended Essay work, allow students to complete learning from earlier semesters, students to get help from teachers they had in previous years, students to meet with teachers in connection with extra-curricular activities, etc.); Teachers in departments can offer their specialization or interests to all students e.g. a teacher especially adept at helping students prepare for a certain type of assessment might offer ‘workshops’. Wise Time will be instructional time and not “free” time. All teachers will be available during Wise Time and all students will be responsible to be:

Working directly with a teacher; Or working in a supervised “public space” such as the Learning Commons or foyer.

Creative Arts and CTS:

It has been another exciting year of creativity, expression and entirely new ways of learning. The 2019-2020 has been filled with successful performances, exhibitions, festivals, collaborations, field trips, celebration of student achievement and creative approaches to online learning! There are so many accomplishments to highlight this year!


Architecture and 3d Modelling students began the semester learning about software and principles of design. Students engaged in challenges on Fridays, where they competed in teams to build spaghetti bridges, pencil crayon and elastic towers, and even some structures in Minecraft. When we made the switch to learning from home, our students continued to develop their skills, creating unique architecture, urban designs, and even tiny homes. We are consistently impressed by our students’ creativity and insight. We are all very excited for the new 3D printers they will get to use in the fall.

Art 10, 20 and 30 students visited the Calgary Zoo to practice their observational drawing skills and participated in a collaborative project with the ACCESS students and the afterschool Art Club, sculpting and glazing poppies which were then donated to students, teachers and veterans to wear on Remembrance Day. The International Baccalaureate Visual Art students completed their IB Exhibitions and IB Assessments. This is a culmination of three years of hard, creative work. Congratulations to those students for their accomplishments! Check out the HWW Gallery (hwwgallery.weebly.com) to see the amazing work created during this online learning, including the exhibitions of the graduating IB Artists .

In Construction, students learned about new tools and methods of construction, pursuing projects of interest such as tables, calendars and more! The creativity and imagination of the projects that the students designed is impressive and we can’t wait to get back to hands on learning in the construction shop.

Computer Science 10 students creatively worked on learning the basic skills of coding in Python. While learning took to online at home these students were in their element for the most part as they began developing their final project – Designing their own simple graphics or text based game.

Film 15 students produced their first films, complete with professional camera angles and impressive film editing. Film 25 students created short films utilizing sound design and foley, and began to learn about documentary-style filmmaking. The move to on-going learning from home didn’t stop our talented animators and filmmakers, as they created stop-motion and 2d animations, documentaries, and films from home. Their professionalism and passion shone through their work, and we are so proud of their accomplishments, despite the challenges they faced with learning from home.

Foods started off the semester with new classes learning the ins and outs of the Foods room. We were well on our way getting to know each other and some of the in-class challenges had begun. (Darn! we never got to taste those cupcakes!!). With classes cancelled our students have shown their resiliency and continued cooking at home, sending us their creations and feeding their families…perhaps that was a silver lining! We thank everyone for continuing to work hard and sending us pictures of the homemade food.

Leadership students enjoyed connecting with Hasboro Elementary students taking time to read with the Grade 1 and 2 classes. They also lead an outstanding Be Kind assembly and activity for the entire Elementary school. Post school closure, they continued developing their skills with Mike Smith (motivational speaker) and put together a kit for the homeless.

Our Photography and Graphic Design program spent the year fully submerged in the Adobe Creative Suite, creating projects covering design and colour theory, exploring composition principles as well as branding and advertising. The photography studio was alive with grade 12 photo shoots, puppy photo shoots, and fashion editorials. Despite our spring field trip season exploring the city and the mountains, the work students produced during our time at home has


been incredible! Student work during COVID has been thought provoking, insightful and sometimes provided a dose of humour we all needed! Check out the student gallery page for work created during this time: hwwgallery.weebly.com!

Finally, the Creative Arts and CTS Awards this year looked a little different! To celebrate the artistic achievements of our artists, scholars and champions, students were awarded certificates and letters from their option teachers based on their incredible accomplishments in the classroom. Paige J walked away with the Creative Arts Aggregate Award and Sharon A received the CTS Aggregate Award! Congratulations to you both!

See more incredible highlights and information from our Drama and Music Departments below!

It’s time to start thinking about next year! Currently, these are the creative option programming offered here at HWW:

Creative Arts Programs:

Music Drama Visual Arts Photography and Graphic Design (contains CTS modules) Architecture and 3D Modeling (contains CTS modules) Film and Animation Studies (contains CTS modules) International Baccalaureate in Visual Arts & Film Studies

Career and Technology Studies (CTS) Programs:

Foods Studies Fashion Studies Construction Technology Computer Science and Video Game Design

We encourage students to get involved in as many creative programs as possible, whether than be within the timetable, or as an extracurricular! Here are some creative extracurricular opportunities to look forward to next year:

Alberta Skills Team - if you think you might be interested in participating on our Alberta Skills team, see Ms. Renyk in September for more information and visit skillsalberta.com to learn more about competition areas and scopes.

Art Club - Get creative in the art studio and experiment with new media such as pottery wheels and watercolor, no experience required! See Ms. Tuttle for more information!

Grad Video - We are always looking for motivated grade twelve students who want to help create the grad video that plays during the graduation banquet in June. No experience in film-making is required but it would certainly be an asset. See Ms. Renyk for more information.

Robotics - Wise Wood is growing their Robotics Team! See Mr. Kaindl for more info in September.

Your teachers are so impressed with your resiliency in these tough times and have enjoyed every minute of our ongoing virtual learning! We are proud of the work you have completed in these less than desirable circumstances and can’t wait to see our classrooms filled with your


smiling faces once again! We are so looking forward to another year of students pursuing their passions in the various option programs and finding a place where they feel comfortable to push and express themselves. We all hope that during the summer break, you will find ways to live creatively. Seek out safe opportunities to attend art exhibits, theatrical presentations, musical performance, cinematic productions, public design and architectural wonders, locally and further afield on your adventures. You can rest assured that the Henry Wise Wood Creative Arts and CTS team will be doing the same. Have an amazing summer and we look forward to the fall!

Jane Renyk (CTS Learning Leader) & Jill Tuttle (Creative Arts Learning Leader)

Drama and Advanced Acting:

It has been another incredible year of growth in the Drama department at Henry Wise Wood. We saw the number of Drama classes offered double due to increased enrollment and the school musical had over 45 people audition this year. The Drama 10 classes focused on short and long form improvisation, mime and movement, monologues and voice and the first semester class finished off with the production of the play “Appropriate Audience Behaviour”. The Drama 20 and 30 classes focused on acting techniques with an exploration into Stanislavki’s classical acting. The class worked on writing and directing techniques and improving their improvisational abilities. The first semester Drama 20/30’s finished off with a production of “Masks” and did a superb job. Due to the shutdown of classes we have had to postpone our production of Legally Blonde the Musical till next year. Anyone that is not graduating will be invited back to perform in their roles and it is going to be a fantastic show with a very talented group of students.

Music Department

I hope everyone has managed through a most peculiar end to our school year! Prior to March our musicians at Henry Wise Wood had many successes and wonderful learning opportunities including our Music retreat at Camp Caroline in November. After spring break we were about to embark upon a trip to Vancouver with 63 of our musicians and perform at Festivals in Calgary, Red Deer, Kelowna and Vancouver. We did have great opportunities to work with great clinicians and guest conductors such as Clinton Marshall, Brian Thorlacius, Glenn Potter.

Please look on the Henry Wise Wood Website for information about our Music Program.

You can get a video of our musicians from our Henry Wise Wood Music Program Christmas concert at the Bella Concert Hall, MRU on December 18, 2019 by clicking the following link

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HJ5a3eMvrHswIEULD9qVNmWCUCczIcHR

As for Next Year……….(tentatively)

There are plans under way for a music retreat to Camp Caroline the weekend of December 4-6, 2020.

Also, there are plans for a trip to either New York or Vancouver in the April/May 2021.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HJ5a3eMvrHswIEULD9qVNmWCUCczIcHR


New York 2021

In the following year, April or May 2021 students in the music program will travel to Manhattan for performances at Lincoln Centre, workshops with Wynton Marsalis’s jazz orchestra, attending “Wicked the Musical”, and visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, United Nations tour, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 911 memorial and many other great experiences. There will be a Mandatory New York Informational meeting January 28, 2021 for all interested musicians and their families. Start Saving Now

Parent Meetings

There will be a Music Parent meeting in the Courtyard at Henry Wise Wood High 7 pm.

Plan to attend -Open house and Annual General Meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2019.

This event is sponsored by the HWWMPS. Throughout the year, there will be 3 additional meetings to update and inform parents of events as well as presenting overnight trip information concerning Camps and Tours.

-Camp Caroline parent meeting Tuesday, October 27, 2020

-Vancouver/New York Music trip parent meeting #1 Thursday, January 28, 2021

-Vancouver/New York Music trip parent meeting #2 Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Attending these meetings is mandatory as per CBE policy in order for your son/daughter to participate in these trips.

How to become a music student with the Henry Wise Wood Music Program

There are many opportunities in the upcoming 2020-21. Even if they have little experience, we encourage students to join the Choir or a Jazz band, or be part of the Concert Band or Wind Ensemble. If you know a musician who would like to be involved in our program, please ask them come to the music room and introduce themselves or have them contact Mr. Finkbeiner at [email protected].

Bingo

Throughout the year the HWWMPS needs volunteers work at the Bingo Barn. Volunteers earn money for the Music Parent Society as well as earning cash credits towards a camp/tour. Please contact the music room at (403) 253-2261 ext. 2158 if you would like to volunteer and earn $50 credit to any of our trips. Please remember to fill out the Volunteer Form at the beginning of the school year.

Thank you to our Staff, Administration and Support staff here at Henry Wise Wood as well as our Volunteers, HWWMPS Parent Executive for all of their support and help to make this an incredible year. Congratulations to everyone involved in the Henry Wise Wood Music Program including parents, families and friends.



ON/OFF Campus Education – Experienced Based Learning:

OPPORTUNITIES FOR WISE WOOD STUDENTS

On/Off-Campus Education courses provide students with experiential learning opportunities that guide informed decisions regarding work, post-secondary, and careers, in addition to earning high school credits and acquiring valuable skills. There are a variety of exciting courses to choose from including Work Experience, the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), and other CBE Unique Opportunities including exploratory career pathways, dual credit opportunities, and internships. Year after year, students continually demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skills, attitudes, and leadership abilities. The success stories are endless and evidence of authentic learning, personal growth, and skill development are plentiful.

Off-Campus Work Experience placements involve volunteer, paid, or career-based positions with students working both within and outside of the timetable. Aligning with the Wise Wood Teacher Assistant (TA) Program, students can also choose a TA position at the neighbouring elementary school or at another CBE school. We welcomed back Louis Riel School this year to the list of schools supporting teacher assistants. Embedded throughout the school, Wise Wood TAs work in core, complementary, and specialized setting classrooms/areas, and they continue to make significant contributions to the school and the overall learning environment.


Ilinca A. became involved in the On/Off-Campus Education Program as a Graphic Design and Photography TA and as a student in a SAIT Dual Credit Program. Beyond wanting to be productive, helpful, and challenged, Ilinca “always looked forward to being a Teacher Assistant as (she) desired to collaborate with both students and teachers and work on special projects.” Learning to take initiative was an important skill Ilinca demonstrated in her work as a TA. According to Ms. Renyk, “Ilinca was amazing. She took initiative daily to see what was needed and where she could help.”

Given her passion for healthcare, Ilinca applied to SAIT’s Dual Credit Pharmacy Assistant Program to gain exposure in the field and to get a head start on her career. Ilinca indicated she learned so much from the program: “My Dual Credit Program taught me responsibility and independence. It taught me to think for myself. This program was an excellent way to challenge myself and get a glimpse at what post-secondary is like.” Time management skills were noticeably developed. When asked to provide advice to students contemplating involvement in Work Experience or other CBE Unique Opportunities, she responded by saying: “Do not be afraid to try new things. I always knew that I wanted a career in healthcare, but I did not quite know how that would look. I took a chance on my Dual Credit program and it was an amazing experience … do not procrastinate and always put your best effort forward. Unlike high school, professors in post-secondary do not chase after you if you have missing assignments. You must be accountable for yourself and complete your school work in a timely manner.” Upon successful completion of her pharmacy practicum this summer, Ilinca will have earned her Pharmacy Assistant Certificate. She has been accepted into the competitive Conditional Admission to Pharmacy (CAP) Program at The University of Waterloo, which guarantees a spot in Waterloo’s PharmD Program after two years in undergraduate science. Great job in both endeavours and best of luck in your future studies, Ilinca!


Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) students have the good fortune of starting their apprenticeship while in high school. This win-win situation for students and employers allows students to get their “foot in the door” and gain valuable experience, while employers benefit from the work of keen students wanting to learn a trade. Earning credits, working in paid positions, and getting a head start on a career are obvious benefits of being a RAP student.

Aidan E. and Sam N. represented themselves and Wise Wood exceptionally well as Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentices. For Sam, getting involved in RAP meant he could continue his summer work throughout the school year and continue to acquire the necessary hours and experience needed for technical training. Beyond learning about the necessary skills required to do the job, Sam “learned a lot about being honest, working hard, and doing the best that (he) can; not only at work but also in life.” The biggest takeaway for Sam was the “real world” experience it provided. He plans to obtain his Red Seal as a heavy-duty mechanic.

Participation in On/Off-Campus courses have a long list of benefits, some of which include:

Using the course to apply for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

Using the course for scholarship purposes and on university applications

Excellent for contact purposes and letters of reference

Looks great on a résumé

It is often an average booster

Development/enhancement of skills necessary for work, post-secondary education, careers, and life

Some Alberta post-secondary institutions accept Work Experience 35 for admission purposes

For more information on Work Experience, RAP, or CBE Unique Opportunities, see Ms. Belliveau in room 115, contact at 403-253-2261, ext. 2115 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Helpful websites:

CBE Unique Opportunities: https://cbe.ab.ca/unique-opportunities

Registered Apprenticeship Program:

CAREERS: The Next Generation: www.careersnextgen.ca

Apprenticeship and Industry Training: https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/


https://cbe.ab.ca/unique-opportunities

http://www.careersnextgen.ca/

https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/

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