magazine SCHOOL OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION spring/summer 2016

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1 magazine spring/summer 2016 SCHOOL OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS School of Alternative Education Welcome to My Way Summer School Revelation Online Summer School Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre Ascension Collegiate Revelation Online Fresh Start Academic Centres P.A.S.S Diploma Prep Our Lady of Grace Aboriginal Learning One World...One Centre International Services Fee Structure How to Register General Information see inside back cover SUMMER PROGRAMS Classroom-Based High School Program Self-Paced Summer High School Program Revelation Online ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre Revelation Online Fresh Start High School Academic Centres EVENING PROGRAMS P.A.S.S. (Part-Time Alternative Self-Paced School) Diploma Preparation SUPPORT INFORMATION Our Lady of Grace Program Aboriginal Learning Services One World...One Centre International Services GENERAL INFORMATION School Year Fee Structure General Information

3 SCHOOL OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION Your Road to GRADUATION! Our MISSION is to provide flexible, alternative, education opportunities to students within a Christ-centered atmosphere so they can achieve their high school diploma or achieve high school completion. Our VISION is to create a school that empowers students to be responsible global citizens; to create positive relationships in safe and caring faith based community. We will provide flexible, personalized opportunities for high school completion, dedicated to creating life-long learners. WELCOME TO MY WAY Welcome to the School of Alternative Education s MY WAY. Edmonton Catholic Schools and the School of Alternative Education are committed to helping students reach their goals and complete their high school education in a variety of academic settings. The School of Alternative Education aims to inspire lifelong learning in unique settings, striving for student success, while fostering a Christ-filled Catholic environment. In this issue, you will find information about our Summer School program, P.A.S.S (Evening Program), Fresh Start High School Academic Centres, Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre, Revelation Online, Diploma Preparation Sessions, and other important information to help you on your way. Join us at the School of Alternative Education and Complete High School Your Way! Joe Naccarato, Assistant Superintendent Learning Services - Enhancement Edmonton Catholic Schools

4 CLASSROOM-BASED SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM School of Alternative Education (SAE) Summer High School 2016 Need to catch up on a course or get a jump start on next year? High School credit courses are offered during the summer at the locations below. SITE LOCATIONS Archbishop O Leary High School Avenue Holy Trinity High School Avenue Louis St. Laurent High School Avenue St. Francis Xavier High School Street CLASSROOM-BASED SUMMER SCHOOL SCHDULE 3 CREDIT COURSES DAYS TIMES July 4-14, :15am - 1:35pm 5 CREDIT COURSES July 4-22, :15am - 1:35pm One 3 credit or one 5 credit course is a maximum load for Classroom-Based Summer School École J.H. Picard (French Immersion) School Street NOW OFFERING Foods in Self-Paced Summer School at Fresh Start Cardinal Collins SELF-PACED SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM School of Alternative Education (SAE) Summer High School 2016 For more information or to register visit SITE LOCATIONS Fresh Start Cardinal Collins Avenue Fresh Start Mill Woods 2849 Mill Woods Road W Fresh Start Westmount Street Mother Margaret Mary 2010 Leger Road SELF-PACED SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE 3 and 5 Credit Course July 4-22, 2016 *No Classes on July 15 WEEK # OF DAYS DATES TIMES One 5 July 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 8:30am 3:00pm Two 4 July 11, 12, 13 & 14 8:30am 3:00pm 5 day deadline; Monday, July 11 Failure to complete ½ of the course by this deadline will jeopardize your enrollment! Three 4 July 18, 19, 20 & 21 8:30am 3:00pm Three - Last Day 0.5 July 22 8:30am 10:30am * Students can only register for one course. After the first course is complete and if time permits, students may register for a second course through Self-Paced summer learning. Please discuss with the summer school coordinator at the summer site location. All Program & Material fees are Non-Refundable after registration or upon withdrawal. Only the $ Textbook will be refunded upon the return of textbook/material in satisfactory condition. For more information or to register, please visit

5 REVELATION ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL We are an online High School, using multimedia based interactive courses which offer a new experience compared to a traditional classroom setting. Our Learning Management System (Desire2Learn) provides you with the total educational experience using a wide range of online tools. The Online approach offers flexibility with web based access anytime anywhere! Each course has a dedicated instructor to answer all your questions and help in your success. Our goal is to provide courses that enhance the program of studies to ensure students have a positive transition to the next level of their studies. We currently offer Religion, CALM, Science 10, Science 14, Science 24 online for the summer. Grade 12 students needing PE 10 or any CTS courses for graduation should contact at Revelation Online for specific information. Please check ecsd.net for course availability. For more information please call Revelation Online at or to register use the online registration form at register.ecsd.net For more information or to register visit

6 CARDINAL COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CENTRE Find Your Hope Through a Journey of Faith WHAT IS CARDINAL COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CENTRE? CARDINAL COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CENTRE is our District Centre for high school upgrading and completion. The Centre is located within the Clareview Recreation Centre and easily accessible via the LRT northeast line. Cardinal Collins students enjoy all amenities that the recreation Centre has to offer as well as an adult learning environment. WHAT PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT THE CENTRE? Ascension classroom based Grade 12 core high school completion for students in their 4th and 5th year of high school English language learning (ELL) instruction for students who are in their 4th and 5th year of high school (Levels 1 5) YMCA Daycare Student Support Centre - Grad Coach and career development - Post-secondary student recruitment in house and partnerships - Learning Coach for additional academic support - Academic counselling Quarterly 8 week timetable based on the November, January, April and June diploma writes In addition to the above programs and services, the School of Alternative Education offers the following programs and services within the centre: Fresh Start Cardinal Collins P.A.S.S. (Part-time, Alternative, Self paced school - evening program) Diploma Preparation Sessions Parenting and academic support for students who are parenting (the Our Lady of Grace Program) Summer School program Revelation Online Are you where you want to be at Graduation? WE CAN HELP!

7 WHO SHOULD ATTEND ASCENSION AT CARDINAL COLLNS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CENTRE? Cardinal Collins completion program is designed for students who are in their 4th or 5th year of high school. Students may need to upgrade a course grade or take a course for the first time. Our students can also complete any Alberta High School Diploma requirements that they are missing to graduate. Our students have full access to academic counselling. Our primary goal is to help you on your post-secondary or career path. A Cardinal Collins student: Has attended a regular high school for three years Is 19 years of age or under on September 1st of the school year you are planning to attend Is focused and motivated to meet their post-secondary and career goals Is working on the course for the first time or repeating course work WHAT DOES THE ASCENSION PROGRAM LOOK LIKE AT CARDINAL COLLINS? Cardinal Collins timetables all core subject courses around the November, January, April and June diploma writes. In an intensive 8 week quarter program, students are able to complete the Program of Studies in the course they are registered in enabling a mid-semester diploma write. This works great for students who want to attend post-secondary second semester. Classes are also set up for students who wish to take the entire semester to finish a course. Students at CCHSAC can: Complete course work on-line Follow a Self-directed Learning model Receive full classroom instruction WHAT COURSES ARE OFFERED? BLOCK QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2 QUARTER 3 QUARTER 4 Biology 30 Biology 30 Biology 30 Biology 30 9:30-12:00 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 30 Chemistry 30 Quarterly AM English 30-1 (2) English 30-1 English 30-1 (2) English 30-1 Math 30-1 English 30-2 Math 30-2 English 30-2 Math 31 Math 30-1 Math 31 Math 30-1 English 30-2 Math Math :00-1:00 LUNCH Biology 30 English 30-1 Biology 30 English :00-3:30 English 30-1 Math 30-2 English 30-2 Math 30-1 Quartely PM Math 30-1 Physics 30 Math 30-1 Physics 30 Physics 30 Science 30 Science 30 Science 30 Social 30-2 Social 30-1 Social 30-2 Social 30-1 Quarter 1: September 8th to October 30th Write November Diploma Quarter 2: November 10th to January 12th Write January Diploma Quarter 3: February 1st to April 5th Write April Diploma Quarter 4: April 15th to June 9th Write June Diploma Fall Registration begins MAY 16, 2016 HOW DO I REGISTER? Online registration at $60.00 per course. Textbook rental per course - $ refundable when books returned in good condition

8 REVELATION ONLINE Revelation offers a unique approach to online learning in that students can participate in a virtual classroom where they, their fellow students and their teachers collaborate during the scheduled delivery of their courses. As well, students can select an independent, method of course delivery. The program offers students an opportunity to take one or two courses or to enroll as a full time student. Revelation Online offers a full high school program. Recent curriculum development activity has added more courses, especially in the nonacademic area. For more information, please call or visit CORE COURSES CALM MATH PHYS. ED. 10 SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES CALM Math 10C Phys. Ed. 10 Biology 20, 30 Social 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 ENGLISH Math 10-3, 20-3, 30-3 RELIGION Chemistry 20, 30 Social 10-2, 20-2, 30-2 English 10-1, 20-1, 30-1 Math 20-1, 30-1 Religion 15, 25, 35 Physics 20, 30 English 10-2, 20-2, 30-2 Math 20-2, 30-2 Science 10, 20, 30 Math 31 Science 14, 24 COMPLEMENTARY COURSES Prerequisite COMPLEMENTARY COURSES Prerequisite COMPLEMENTARY COURSES Prerequisite ADVANCED PLACEMENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEARNING STRATEGIES European History AP FIN Personal Financial Information LDC Learning Strategies 15 Psychology 20 / 30 AP FIN Accounting Prep LEGAL STUDIES Statistics AP FIN Accounting Cycle 1 Prereq-FIN1015 LGS Private Law AGRICULTURE FIN Accounting Cycle 2 Prereq-FIN1020 LGS Public Law AGR Agriculture Safety ART Art 10, 20 (3 credits) Art 10, 20, 30 (5 credits) CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES CTR Job Prep CTR Career Directions COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY COM Visual Composition COM Photography - Introduction Prereq-COM1005 COM Photography - Exposure Prereq-COM1005 FOODS FOD Food Basics FORENSICS Forensic Science 25 Prereq-SCI 10 or 14 Forensic Science 35 HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES HCS Musculoskeletal System Prereq-HSS1010 HCS Workplace Safety Systems HCS Workplace Safety Practices Prereq-HCS3000 HCS Reproduction & Readiness for Prereq-HSS1010 Parenting LGS Family Law LGS Employment Law LGS Environmental Law LGS Property Law LGS Negligence LGS Criminal Law MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING MAM Marketing & Management MAM Quality Customer Service RECREATION LEADERSHIP REC Injury Management COM elearning & Learning Management Systems COM Photography - Composition COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES CCS Aging CCS3110 Early Learning & Child Care 1 CCS3120 Early Learning & Child Care 2 CCS3130 Early Learning & Child Care 3 Prereq-COM1205 Prereq-HSS1010 Prereq-CCS3110 Prereq-CCS3120 HCS Pregnancy, Birth & Infant Care HSS Health Services Foundations HSS Nutrition & Wellness HSS Introduction to Mentorship HSS Leadership Fundamentals 1 HSS Family Foundations INFORMATION PROCESSING (Office 2007 Version) REC Foundations for Training 1 REC Sports Psychology 1 TOURISM TOU The Tourism Sector TOU Air Transportation Prereq-TOU1010 CCS3140 Early Learning & Child Care 4 Prereq-CCS3130 INF Word Processing 1 CCS3150 Early Learning & Child Care 5 Prereq-CCS3140 INF Spreadsheet 1 COMPUTING SCIENCE INF Digital Presentation CSE Computer Science 1 INF Word Processing 2 CSE Structured Programming 1 INF Spreadsheet 2 CSE Structured Programming 2 Prereq-CSE1110 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT (JA students only) CSE Second Language Programming 1 CSE CSE Project A DESIGN STUDIES Prereq-CSE1120 ENT Challenge & Opportunity ENT Elements of a Venture Plan ENT ENT Project A DES Sketch, Draw & Model DES The Design Process DES1030-2D Design Prereq-DES1020 DES Technical Design & Drafting

9 FRESH START HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CENTRES Set yourself on a path to complete high school at your own pace. Fresh Start Academic Centres are student-centered programs for high school students (Grades 10-12) who are not attending a traditional high school. One-on-one support from Teacher Advisors All levels of high school courses Small sites Flexible schedule Self-directed For more information or to register visit SITE LOCATIONS Fresh Start Cardinal Collins Avenue Fresh Start Mill Woods 2849 Mill Woods Road W Fresh Start Partners for Youth Avenue Fresh Start Westmount Street WORK EXPERIENCE All sites have access to a work experience coordinator. Students can register in Work Experience 15, 25 and 35. Fresh Start Academic Centres are student-centered programs for high school students (Grades 10-12) who are not attending a traditional high school. Work experience courses earn credits that provide experiential learning activities in coordination with our off-site campus education coordinator. Work experience courses also provide opportunities for the student to access resources in their community to further their personal development, career planning and employability stills through their placements in off-campus work locations. Students may earn up to 30 credits in work experience using 15 of those toward their high school diploma. Work experience is coordinated through all of our Fresh Start Academic Centres and PASS locations. For more information contact one of our school locations or call

10 P.A.S.S EVENING PROGRAM (Part-Time Alternative Self-Paced School) Catch up! Jump ahead! Take high school courses your way! Do you need? To attend school in the evenings? An extra course or to upgrade a course? Individual help form a teacher? A flexible timetable? THEN CONSIDER P.A.S.S.! What is P.A.S.S? Alternative part-time high school program for students who want a self-paced, individualized approach to their education. Secondary core courses and options offered On-site teachers are available every Monday & Wednesday evening from 4:00pm-7:00pm during each semester. Frequent communication in person, by phone or by is highly encouraged. Please note: Students can be registered in P.A.S.S. and in another high school. High school students cannot be enrolled in the same course at the same time in two different schools. Confirmation from your high school may be needed before registering SCHOOL YEAR SCHOOL YEAR Semester One: Semester One: September 14, 2015 January 6, 2016 September 19, 2016 January 11, 2017 Semester Two: Semester Two: February 8, 2016 May 30, 2016 February 13, 2017 June 7, 2017 SITE LOCATIONS PASS Cardinal Collins High Avenue PASS Mill Woods 2849 Mill Woods Road W PASS Louis St. Laurent Avenue PASS Westmount Street * Please note that all Programs & Material fees are Non-Refundable after registration or upon withdrawal. Only the $ Textbook Rental deposits will be refunded upon the return of textbook/materials in satisfactory condition.

11 DIPLOMA PREPARATION June 2016 Get in your power study session before Diploma Exams! Diploma Preparation sessions are designed to prepare you for provincial diploma exams. These Diploma Preparation sessions are offered at the following two schools: Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre Avenue To register, please visit. To view the June 2015 Diploma Exam Schedule, please refer to DIPLOMA PREPARATION SESSIONS June 2016 COURSE DATE TIME FEE Biology 30 (12 hour session) June 8, 2016 June 9, 2016 June 10, :00-8:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM $80 Chemistry 30 (12 hour session) June 16, 2016 June 17, 2016 June 18, :00-8:00 PM, 4:00-8:00 PM, & 9:00-1:00 PM $80 English 30-1 Part A (4 hour session) English 30-1 Part B (4 hour session) June 1, :00-8:00 PM $40 June 2, :00-8:00 PM $40 Math 30-1 (12 hour session) June 13, 2016 June 14, 2016 June 15, :00-8:00 PM, 4:00-8:00 PM, & 4:00-8:00 PM $80 Math 30-2 (12 hour session) June 13, 2016 June 14, 2016 June 15, :00-8:00 PM, 4:00-8:00 PM, & 4:00-8:00 PM $80 Physics 30 (15 hour session) June 20, 2016 June 21, 2016 June 22, :00-8:00 PM, 4:00-8:00 PM, & 4:00-8:00 PM $80 Science 30 (12 hour session) June 23, 2016 June 24, 2016 June 25, :00-8:00 PM, 4:00-8:00 PM, & 9:00-1:00 PM $80 Social 30-1 Part A (8 hour session) Social 30-1 Part B (6 hour session) June 6, :00-8:00 PM $40 June 7, :00-8:00 PM $40 For more information or to register visit

12 OUR LADY OF GRACE PROGRAM For Pregnant and Parenting Teens ABORIGINAL LEARNING SERVICES Sacred Heart Centre, Avenue, Edmonton AB T5H 1A4 Tel: Fax: Our services are diverse but our mandate is clear. A healthy body, mind, spirit and emotions of our First Nations, Metis and Inuit students are a District priority. We are here to support schools in a holistic approach to educating our First Nation Metis Inuit youth. Aboriginal Learning Services is a place where we honour education and celebrate Aboriginal culture. Achieving a high standard of student success is a priority within our District. We have taken a leadership role in Alberta in promoting Most Promising Practices. We offer a wide range of services that include: Aboriginal Curriculum Consultants Braided Journeys program Council of Elders Scholarships Student and Family Crisis Response Community Development Graduation Coaches For more information or to register visit

13 ONE WORLD ONE CENTRE One World One Centre welcomes students and families recently arrived in Canada to Edmonton Catholic Schools. The supports at One World One Centre include; Intercultural staff, English as Second Language consultants, International Education manager, Mosaic Early Learning centre, Schools as Community Hubs and LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada). LINC offers both daytime and evening English language instruction for newcomers. Please call for information. Families newly arrived in Canada are encouraged to call One World One Centre at or use the QR code. INTERNATIONAL SERVICES At Edmonton Catholic Schools we welcome students from other countries to study with us. We offer outstanding educational programming with a strong commitment to individual achievement and success. Through the International Services Office we offer a range of services that include: International marketing and student recruitment Showcasing schools through international visiting delegations Management and ongoing support of the International Student Program For more information please contact the International Student Services Office at , [email protected] or visit

14 SCHOOL YEAR FEE STRUCTURE PROGRAM STUDENT ADULT INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Under 20 years of age on September 1, years of age or older on September 1, Under 20 years of age on September 1, Valid Student Visa, Passport & Report Card Required - Contact Trudy Hoffner prior to registration Classroom Based Summer School 3 or 5 Credit $60 $100 N/A $500 Program Fee (3 Credit) $900 Program Fee (5 Credit) $100 Textbook $50 Diploma Exam Sitting Fee Self-Paced Summer School 3 or 5 Credit $60 $100 3 or 5 Credit $450 $100 N/A Revelation Online Summer School 3 or 5 Credit $60 $100 3 or 5 Credit $450 $100 3 or 5 Credit $500 Program Fee (3 Credit) $900 Program Fee (5 Credit) $100 Textbook $50 Diploma Exam Sitting Fee Revelation Online $60 $100 $450 $100 N/A P.A.S.S. 3 or 5 Credit $60 $100 3 or 5 Credit $450 $100 N/A Fresh Start High School Academic Centres Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre Ascension & ELL No Course Limits $25 $75 5 Credit $60 $100 N/A N/A 5 Credit $450 $100 $500 Program Fee (3 Credit) $900 Program Fee (5 Credit) $100 Textbook $50 Diploma Exam Sitting Fee * All Program Fees are non-refundable; Textbook will be refunded upon the return of all textbooks/materials in good condition. * There is a $1 service fee for all credit card payments. (This service charge is non-refundable) HOW TO REGISTER Register early to avoid the disappointment of a full class. You are NOT officially registered until we have received your payment. Online: In Person: Avenue 8:00 am - 3:30 pm By Phone: For more information or to register visit

15 GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Summer School, P.A.S.S. & Diploma Preps Prerequisites All Programs Alberta Education regulations regarding prerequisite courses apply to summer school. These regulations specify that a student must have a pass standing (ie. 50% or higher) in the prerequisite course in order to continue with the series. If you register for a course without prerequisite standing, you will be withdrawn from the course without a refund of Program & Material Fees. SUMMER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Classroom-Based Attendance Full attendance is crucial. Students will not be allowed to start at a later date, end early or write final exams early to accommodate holiday plans. Students cannot miss more than two instructional days for a 5 credit course or one instructional day for a 3 credit course. If this occurs, students will be automatically withdrawn from their course. Self-Paced Attendance Attendance must be regular and consistent in order to complete the course. Students must attend the first 5 days of July 2-8 in order to finalize registration. If 50% of the course is completed, this requirement can be waived by the lead teacher. Please do not plan on taking holidays or on working full-time during summer school. Students are expected to hand in work on a regularly scheduled basis. Withdrawals PASS program withdrawals must be made in person at the PASS location the student is registered with. All Program & Material fees are Non-Refundable after registration. Only the $ Textbook will be refunded upon the return of textbook/material in satisfactory condition. Summer School withdrawals prior to June 29 must be made by phone at Summer School withdrawals after 3 pm on June 29 must be made at the summer school location the student is registered with. All Program & Material fees are Non-Refundable after registration. Only the $ Textbook Rental Deposit will be refunded upon the return of textbook/material in satisfactory condition. Course Change/Transfer Fees All Programs There is an additional $20.00 processing fee per course for changing or transferring a course. This fee is charged each time a change or transfer is requested and takes place. Refunds All Programs School of Alternative Education reserves the right to cancel any class where the minimum enrollment is not met. A full refund will be issued for any course cancelled by School of Alternative Education. All Program & Material fees are Non-Refundable after registration or upon withdrawal. Only the $ Textbook will be refunded upon the return of textbook/material in satisfactory condition. Inappropriate behavior or damage to school property will result in the immediate dismissal of the student. Refunds will not be issued. Diploma Exams All Programs Students who are writing a diploma for the first time will be registered for their diploma exam through their Summer School or PASS site. Students who are re-writing* or are registering late for a diploma exam must register for a mypass account with Alberta Education. mypass is a secure-self-service website for students to access information about their education. Go to mypass.alberta.ca to register or for assistance call the mypass help desk at *Please note: Students who are re-writing their exam must pre pay for the exam online via your mypass account.

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