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Fall 2021 Newsletter
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Principal’s Message ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Welcome ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 School Communication.................................................................................................................................. 4 Henry Wise Wood Webpage .......................................................................................................................... 4 School Twitter ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Parent E-mail and Wednesday Warrior ......................................................................................................... 4 New Student Information System .................................................................................................................. 4 Student Online Handbook .............................................................................................................................. 5 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”: ........................................................................................................ 6 Fee Payment Arrangements .......................................................................................................................... 7 International Baccalaureate (IB) Fees ........................................................................................................... 7 HWW Web Site ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Administration ................................................................................................................................................ 8 School Opening 2020/2021 Schedule ............................................................................................................ 8 Demographic Sheets ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Textbook Distribution .................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Printing ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Gmail and Google Apps for Education ................................................................ 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Our Student Services Team ........................................................................................................................... 9 New Student Registration .............................................................................................................................. 9 Timetables .................................................................................................................................................... 10 SAT/PSAT Information ................................................................................................................................. 10 Online CALM ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Career and Technology Centre .................................................................................................................... 11 Host an International Student ...................................................................................................................... 12 ESL and International Students ...................................................................................................... 12 International Certificate................................................................................................................................ 12 All Coded English Language Learners (ELLs) Returning or starting at HWW for the 2020-21 School Year15 Second Languages Department .................................................................................................................. 15 Core Course Information ............................................................................................................................. 15 Social Studies ........................................................................................................................................... 17 English ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 Mathematics ................................................................................................................................................. 18
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Science ......................................................................................................................................................... 18 International Baccalaureate Programme .................................................................................... 18 Physical Education ...................................................................................................................................... 18 HWW Athletics .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Link Crew ................................................................................................................................................. 21 Future Graduands 2021................................................................................................................................ 22 Creative Arts and CTS .................................................................................................................................. 22 Drama and Advanced Acting ..................................................................................................................... 22 Music Department ........................................................................................................................................ 25 ON/OFF Campus Education – Experienced Based Learning ..................................................................... 26
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Principal’s Message: Welcome and Welcome Back! We are very pleased to welcome our new and returning students and families to the 2021–2022 school year at Henry Wise Wood High School. We are proud of the many opportunities that are available to our students both in and out of the classroom; this is a wonderful place to learn! We look forward to (re)connecting, and each Warrior feeling a sense of belonging as an important part of our school community. We encourage you to make the most of your high school experience by building excellent relationships with staff and students, engaging in your studies and extracurricular involvements, and doing your very best. This package contains important information about the 2021-2022 school year at Henry Wise Wood High School, as well as updates from each of our department teams. Please take a few moments to work through this newsletter and the accompanying documents. We look forward to supporting each student in demonstrating and achieving high school success, as Artists, Champions and Scholars.
Aileen Smyth Principal
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. School Twitter Account 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 filled with important information and upcoming events. It has received great reviews from those who have received the updates this last year. Students receive the Wednesday Warrior through D2L. Student Information System 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. My CBE PowerSchool
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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 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
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.
School Communication – Home to School If you have questions or concerns, or if there is information about your child that would help us to 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. At this time, these will be by phone or TEAMs. 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.
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 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. Passport to Success days Grade 10 Students Wednesday August 25 Surnames ABCD, JKLM, STUV 9:00 am to 3:00pm Grade 10 Students Thursday August 26 Surnames EFGHI, NOPQR, WXYZ 9:00 am to 3:00pm *** Grade 11 and 12 students who are new to CBE and wish to have their timetables in advance of school starting, are invited to come to the main gym on August 25 & 26 between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
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*****Grade 11’s and 12’s will be able to have their pictures taken for their student photos and student ID Cards. Grade 11 and 12 students are asked to request timetable changes through the following course change request form. If grade 10 students cannot make it to the Passport to Success days, they are asked to use the form to communicate their critical timetable change request. Course Change Request Form
Fee Payment Arrangements As there is a system in place for on-line payments, we ask that parents ensure they are signed up for MyCBE PowerSchool. 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 waiving 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).
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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. Aileen Smyth Assistant Principals: Ms. Beverly Delion Mr. Tony Barile Mr. Rory Stabler Administrative Secretary: Ms. Juanita Spielman
School Opening 2021/2022 Schedule Wednesday, September 1, 2021
All grades attend. Grade 10, ACCESS and PLP students arrive at 8:57 am. Grade 11 and 12 students arrive at 12:00 pm.
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 student. 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.
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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. 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. Aly Lefebvre (last names A-G)
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 25, 2021 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.
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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, 2021. 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 Wednesday August 25 Surnames ABCD, JKLM, STUV 9:00 am to 3:00pm Grade 10 Students Thursday August 26 Surnames EFGHI, NOPQR, WXYZ 9:00 am to 3:00pm *** Grade 11 and 12 students who are new to CBE and wish to have their timetables in advance of school starting, are invited to come to the main gym on August 25 & 26 between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. *****Grade 11’s and 12’s will be able to have their pictures taken for their student photos and student ID Cards. Grade 11 and 12 students are asked to request timetable changes through the following course change request form. If grade 10 students cannot make it to the Passport to Success days, they are asked to use the form to communicate their critical timetable change request. Course Change Request Form 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 1-3, 2021). 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, 2021. 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, offering 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 2021-2022 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]
Tutorial Time: NEW! NEW for the 2021/22 school year. Each Monday-Thursday 8:40 am –9:00 am will be a 20 minute tutorial time. This is an additional opportunity for students and teachers to engage in meaningful learning outside of instructional time. Students are asked to arrive to tutorial prepared to use the time effectively. Students may be invited to tutorial time by their classroom teacher to work on learning activities.
Wise Time: Wise Time is a twenty-six minute block in our Monday through Thursday schedule. The purpose of this is to allow students and teachers to work together within the instructional time. 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:
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• Working directly with a teacher; • Or working in a supervised “public space” such as the Learning Commons or foyer.
NEW International Students Orientation Meeting Monday, August 30, 2021 9AM – 2:00PM - Room 312
This is a mandatory meeting for all NEW international students attending HWW High School in the 2021-2022 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]
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 The 2020/2021 school year was a very busy one for the Department of English as a Second Language and International Students. We had 129 English Language Learners with 33 different home languages attending Henry Wise Wood, and we were very proud of the dedication and the perseverance that our students demonstrated while navigating school during a global pandemic. We look forward to a return to normal for the 2021-2022 school year, and are excited for the opportunity to connect with new and returning students alike!
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In order to confirm correct course placement, ALL GRADE 10 ESL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THEIR PASSPORT TO SUCCESS DAYS. In addition to getting pictures taken for school identification, students will need to complete the reading and writing components of their language benchmarking assessments. These two assessments will take between 1-2 hours combined. The Alberta government requires that all students with an ESL code participate in mandatory benchmark assessments for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Speaking and listening assessments will be completed by homeroom teachers during the month of September.
BENCHMARKING DATES: All students with an active ESL code must come in to complete their reading and writing assessments on one of the dates provided below: Grade 10
1. PASSPORT TO SUCCESS DAYS a. Wednesday, August 25 from 8:30 AM – 3:30PM for students with surnames that
begin with ABCD, (8:30-10:30) JKLM, (11:00-1:00) STUV (1:30-3:30pm) b. Thursday August 26 from 8:30 AM – 3:30PM for students with surnames that
begin with EFGHI, (9-11) NOPQR, (11:30-12:30) WXYZ (1-3pm)
2. September 2 (9:00 AM or 1:00 PM) Grade 11
1. August 25 and 26 from 8:30-3:30 **if you come in to get your photo and School ID, please try to follow the schedule that aligns with the grade 10 surnames
2. September 3 (9:00 AM or 1:00 PM) Grade 12
1. August 25 and 26 from 8:30-3:30 **if you come in to get your photo and School ID, please try to follow the schedule that aligns with the grade 10 surnames
2. September 2 (9:00 AM or 1:00 PM) When you arrive at school, please follow the signage directing you to the appropriate place for benchmark testing. 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! Katherine Martin, Learning Leader for English Language Learners
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
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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
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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!
International Languages Department: Student success is the goal for all students in International Languages and this 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 International Language Course and are interested in challenging French or Spanish should see the process for challenging either
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these two languages 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 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 International Languages: [email protected] with any questions pertaining to Spanish or French or the IB Programme.
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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 2021/2022 ([email protected])
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Mathematics: Well, summer is here and it is time to take a short break from your math studies. We know that the last year and a half has been challenging for your learning, but we are wishful for a more normal school year to come. If you are a new student to HWW, we look forward to meeting you!! 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! Barb McKay 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. The Science team is looking forward to another year of engaging and challenging science education. For more information, please go to our School website. 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 every two years. The Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge course are mandatory for IB Diploma students, they are also open to IB Course students (minimum two IB course for eligibility to be a IB
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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 the preparation for University is excellent. 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]
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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
Hiking Hiking and Camping
Cody Ehrmann – Phys Ed Learning Leader 2021/2022
HWW Athletics: Welcome to Henry Wise Wood Athletics. We are so excited to start up again! As we are in constant change, please stay tuned. Updates will be provided as we know more. Our tentative Fall Sports starting dates and times are listed below. If you are unable to participate in the first days of tryouts, please email the coach. Please find our try-out forms and updated information regarding Warriors Athletics on our Henry Wise Wood School website, and school Instagram. We are looking forward to meeting all of our new Warriors!
Team Coaches Room #
Email Try-Out Dates & Information
Cross Country
TBA
For more information about this program, please contact the Athletic Director, Karen Cheney,
Jr.& Sr. Football
Mr. Ehrmann
Mr. Fraser
132
132
Tuesday August 24 JUNIORS & SENIORS Equipment sign out at 12pm (meet in the Phys-ed hallway), followed by practice on the field. End time 6:30pm. Wednesday August 25
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JUNIORS & SENIORS Meet at 2pm for practice on the field. End time 6:30pm. Thursday August 26 JUNIORS AND SENIORS Meet at 2pm for practice on the field. End time 6:30pm. Friday August 27 4pm practice for both teams
Girls Soccer
Ms. Corrigan
205
Wednesday September 1st Meeting in room 205 at lunch. Thursday Sept 2nd Try-outs at 3:40pm on the field.
Jr. Girls Volleyball
Jr. Boys Volleyball
Ms. Wilmot
Mr. Fortin
TBA
132
Wednesday September 1st First day of try-outs at 3:45pm (meet in the North Aux gym), Thursday Sept 2nd – Try-outs on main field @ 3:45pm Friday Sept 3rd – Try-outs North/South Aux Gym @ 2pm
Sr. Girls Volleyball
Sr. Boys Volleyball
Ms. Renyk
TBA
134
Wednesday September 1st First day of try-outs at 3:45pm (meet in the MAIN gym), Thursday Sept 2nd – Try-outs North/South Aux Gym @ 3:45pm Thurs Sept 3rd– Try-outs MAIN Gym @ 2pm Fri Sept 4th – TBD
Karen Cheney – Athletic Director 2021/2022 [email protected]
Link Crew: LINK CREW is a high school transition program that welcomes new grade 10 students attending Henry Wise Wood High School and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Our goal is to provide a structure in which students make real connections with each other thus increasing school safety and inclusion.
Our new Grade 10 students receive the star treatment! Each new Warrior Homeroom 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
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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 benefits our Grade 10s by helping them to feel safe, informed, and connected. Link Leaders (Grade 11 and 12s) 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 really 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. Some of our events included: Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: staff and students don high heels to Walk a Mile in support the essential efforts of the YWCA Women’s Shelter Design Your Own Ice Cream Sundae: proceeds raised supported our furry friends and raised awareness of animal adoption for the Calgary Humane Society Staff vs Student Handball Games for Wise Wood Families in Need: proceeds were used to purchase items from our Student Services Christmas tree Giant Simon Says Game: focus on positive student mental health and stress control All Grade levels are encouraged to join and participate! Help your local community and gain volunteer experience for your resume. If you would like to become an Agent, please see Ms. Bamford in September.
Future Graduands 2022: On Friday May 27, 2022 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.
Creative Arts and CTS: Visual Arts Despite disruptions in learning and artistic development, students and teachers found ways to USE artistic expression as an outlet for the ups and downs we’ve all had to adjust to. When we were in person, we made extra effort to explore materials that are not conducive to home learning and took every opportunity to exhibit student work within the school.
Students were resourceful and teachers flexible in looking for solutions for remote learning and a wide range of art making materials came to the fore, often in innovative ways.
Henry Wise Wood was represented in Alberta University of the Arts annual Show-Off Exhibition which was held virtually. Ella M, an Art20IB student from the Fall semester, had an Ink Wash creation
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selected for this juried exhibition including schools from Alberta, BC, Ontario, NWT, Yukon, and Nunavut!
IB Visual Arts students were successful in mounting the final IB exhibition in the Wise Wood Courtyard before virtual classes resumed in April! The importance of maintaining this annual milestone helps to ensure continuity for next year’s seniors. Mr. Gough and Ms. Tuttle congratulate HWWs Artists for maintaining their passion and commitment through challenging conditions! We look forward to greeting “budding new artists” in September and providing a foundation for developing skills to meet the needs of all artistic intentions! -Mr. Gough and Ms. Tuttle
Film and Animation The Film and Animation students faced new challenges in filmmaking this year, including socially distanced filming and making masks a central theme in their movies. The move to online learning brought with it the need for independent projects created at home. Despite the unusual circumstances, the filmmakers and animators at Henry Wise Wood produced inspiring and creative work, pushing themselves beyond what they thought they were capable of. Three teams of students participated in the Regional Skills Alberta competition in Video Production, with one team moving on to Provincials. David Chu, a talented animator, took home the silver medal in 2d animation at the Provincial Skills competition. Our students continue to impress us with their knowledge and passion, and we can’t wait to see what they create in the years to come. - Ms. Squires and Ms. Renyk Architecture Students across the grades took on many fun new challenges this year as part of their Friday Design Challenges. Learning how to collaborate, communicate and work through the design process in a hands on way students where challenge with everything from building gingerbread houses while online learning to mouse trap cars with 3D printed parts, to designing and constructing their own mini golf hole which they got to play after, and building in Minecraft. We were very excited to have three new 3D printers to design with, and more so for the students to have named the machines: 1 – Frank, 2 – Lloyd, 3 – Wright (Frank Lloyd Wright is an American Architect the students learn about). Our intro class had the opportunity to recreate a “lego” brick with their name inscribed – true test was did it interlock with a true lego brick. While our intermediate and advanced students designed and printed marble runs and interlocking puzzles. Moving more to the architectural side, students at the intermediate and advanced level designed Tiny Homes, learning to work within constraints. They incorporated Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) to design sustainable buildings. Architects don’t just design buildings though, our intro students took a virtual tour of Calgary to also learn about the various architects who were requisition to build the Peace Arch Bridge, the Wonderland sculpture in front of the Bow Tower, and green spaces such as St. Patrick’s Island Park; while the intermediate and advances students designed public space projects. Henry Wise Wood Architecture students are ready to redesign the world ahead of them! - Ms. Groat and Ms. Squires Computer Science Computer Science at Henry Wise Wood saw some wonderful growth this year with three CS 10 courses and two CS 20/30 courses being offered. The program has shown steady growth over the past couple years and it looks like this trend will only continue. CS 10 students had a unique opportunity this year to beta test a new world in Minecraft as part of a CBE Minecraft Challenge launching in October. We took part in an AI Hackathon hosted by Microsoft, to take part in Imagine Cup Junior, which provides an opportunity to learn about technology and how it can be used to positively change the world. The global challenge is focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), introducing students to AI and Microsoft’s AI for Good initiatives so they can come up with ideas to solve social, cultural and
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environmental issues. CS 20 and 30 students explored programming in Java, learning the fundamentals of object-oriented programming and dabbled into app and game development. - Ms. Groat and Mr. McDonald
Leadership This year in Leadership we have had the opportunity to work on our fundamental leadership skills and put them to use while we hosted “Terry Fox Day”, “Pumpkin Carving”, “Crush for a Crush”, “Pink Shirt Day” and “St Patrick's Day”. Leaders developed their event planning skills running “Socktober” during which we brought in over 900 pairs of sock for the Mustard Seed, as well as hosting our first Virtual Pep Rally. While we have been faced with many challenges and new protocols this year, Leadership students still found ways to give back to their community through volunteer in safe and unique ways: running the Warrior Shop, distributing Healthy Hunger lunches, random acts of kindness for loved ones, and phone calls to stay connected. When we transitioned to online learning both times, we had the opportunity to be creative and use our social media platforms to keep spirits up with our “12 Days of December” videos and host the “Trick Shot Challenge”. Leadership also used the HWW Instagram account to share joy during these difficult times by sharing pictures of pets that were sent in by students. Seeing the cute faces of dogs, cats, bunnies, lizards and more helped to make us smile.” We even attended 2 virtual conferences to continue to grow and recharge our spirit. WE THE LEADERS had a unique year that we are proud to say made us better Warriors together! - Ms. Groat
Foods Foods moved forward in 2020/21 with some Covid safety measures in place, however, we were very happy to be able to cook in the kitchens and continue with our hands on learning! In Foods 10 a few things we made included samosas, stromboli, red lobster biscuits and we were able to have our Cupcake Challenge- we loved seeing student's creativity come through! In Foods 20 we made such things as homemade gnocchi, pretzels, parmesan garlic bread and eclairs! To end the semester students study a country of their choice and make a dish from that place in the world. The Foods 30 group made Pad Thai, doughnuts, puff pastry and galettes. They also created their own Food Truck and have come up with recipes that coincide with that. As we moved to online learning we had the pleasure of having Julie Van Rosendaal join us with a zoom call to help our 10's 20's and 30's learn about meringues and rosti's- it was so much fun to cook with her! We are looking forward to a near normal September with hopes of all being back in the kitchens creating food that we love. - Ms. Corrigan and Ms. Larsen
Fashion The fashion program has been lucky this year with all of the changes. We were able to get most of our sewing done even with online school. We started by making masks for ourselves, as well as for other family members. Some of the projects had to be adjusted, however this opened the opportunity for more creativity and a lot more DIY type of projects. We were able to go outside the box to complete all our projects and it has been such a great learning opportunity that we were able to experience together. One of the fashion students even competed in the provincial skills competition. She had to sew a dress in 8 hours! Normally this is done in Edmonton, but we were able to adapt and complete the competition via zoom. The fashion students are proud of what they have been able to accomplish this year and we have had fun experiencing this all together. - Ms. Levson Construction In Construction 10 this year students were very engaged in their work. They were able to do the safety portion of the course, as well as, learned to use all the tools independently and safely. Students produced two skill blocks each, one wooden mallet, a cutting board, and a step stool. Despite the Covid pandemic students were able to complete a large portion of the program if not all of it in record time. In
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Construction 20, 30 students were very hardworking and mindful of their time. Upon completing their safety review they jumped into action producing several different kinds of coffee tables, desks, river tables, book shelves, a gun rack, and cabinets. All three construction courses also have an online component that was completed by all students. All said and done, all students had a successful year and are looking forward to the next level.
- Mr. Girling
Graphic Design and Photography This year, graphic design and photography students capitalized on being at home by showcasing their photography skills and creating projects from home that told captivating stories and made an impact. While participating in in-person learning, students used the photography studio to capture compelling portraits, painted with light in the tunnels, and created marketing projects ready for the world of advertising. In GDP10, students worked in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom creating projects ranging from character illustrations, shoe and skateboard design, themed wedding menu design and photography portfolios exploring composition and photo editing. In GDP20, students were introduced to Adobe InDesign in creating layouts as well as telling stories through their photography, branding, and logo design. In GDP30, students explored working in the studio and taking on industry level graphic design challenges. We had two students compete in Alberta Skills for photography and graphic design, and received an impressive amount of submission to our first ever digital media arts competition. I could not be prouder of how each and every student demonstrated commitment to the course despite all of the unpredictability of the year, as well as demonstrated resiliency and adaptability to their changing situations and environments. Thank you for showing up both in person and online, ready to learn and engage with each other and the subject matter! - Ms. Renyk
Drama and Advanced Acting: It has been another incredible year in the Drama department at Henry Wise Wood. We saw our first online production produced and high volume of students enrolling in the Advanced Acting program. The Drama 10 classes focused on short and long form improvisation, mime and movement, monologues and voice. The Drama 20 and 30 classes focused on acting techniques into the Meisner technique. The class worked on writing and directing techniques and improving their improvisational abilities. The first semester of Advanced Acting had us bring the show “#Viral” to audiences around the world and the second semester saw the students create three original works. Due to the shutdown of classes we have had to postpone our production of Legally Blonde the Musical for a second time. 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 Please watch the Wednesday Warrior for updated and current information.
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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 education, 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. Work Experience students can work off-campus in a variety of positions or on-campus as Teacher Assistants (TAs). Off-Campus placements involve volunteer, paid, or career-based positions with students working within or 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. 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 overall learning environment.
Kristina A. became involved in Work Experience as a Barn Hand and also participated in the Green Certificate Program, an agricultural apprenticeship-style training program. Recognizing her ambition to work in the equine field, Kristina capitalized on opportunities to further her knowledge, gain insight into the industry, and continue working with horses while in school. Her biggest takeaway was the knowledge she gained through her experiences: “I have been involved with horses for most of my life, and I never realized
how many more things there were to learn and how many more doors I could open until I joined these programs. They created a lot of opportunities for me and got me where I am today.” Learning about and experiencing different roles in the equine industry led to the sprouting of her love for coaching. Kristina has been conditionally accepted to the University of Hartpury in England to pursue an
undergraduate degree in equine coaching. Best of luck in your future studies, Kristina! Aspiring to become an educator, Stephanie M. opted to become a Chinook Park School TA to familiarize herself with the teaching profession and engage in a relevant hands-on learning experience. Working in the classroom helped Stephanie develop many skills required of an educator and through the Work Experience Program, she was able to explore teaching in all dimensions having worked on assessment, behaviour management, lessons planning, and prep work – in addition to assisting students with their work. When
asked to provide advice to students contemplating getting involved in Work Experience, Stephanie indicated, “I would definitely recommend
this program to anyone who plans to go into education and anyone who wishes to understand the responsibilities that come with having a job.” Working in a kindergarten classroom solidified her career choice and as stated by Stephanie, “in part due to this program, I applied to and was admitted into the Early Childhood Education program at the University of Calgary.” Congratulations and good luck, Stephanie!
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Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) students have the good fortune of starting an 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. Typically, students start this process in the summer. For more information, visit www.careersnextgen.ca and www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca.
Multiple CBE Unique Opportunities - https://cbe.ab.ca/unique-opportunities - are offered to students throughout the school year. Check the website often as new programs/courses are added throughout the year. In addition to a variety of summer opportunities, others exist in the following pathways:
• Business, Administration, Finance and Information Technology • Health, Recreation & Human Services • Natural Resources • Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation • Interdisciplinary
Participation in Work Experience has a long list of benefits, some of which include:
• Can earn up to 15 credits towards the diploma • Using it to apply for the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship • Can be used to apply for scholarships and university applications • Excellent for résumés and reference letters • It is often an average booster • Ten credits can be used towards the 30-level diploma requirement • The 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, or contact at 403-253-2261, ext. 2115 or [email protected]. Check out the On/Off-Campus Education Opportunities section of the Student Services D2L Shell to learn more.
