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Contents Advanced Placement (AP) Program 5 Apprenticeship Training and Work Experience 6 Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy 10, 11 & 12 8 Basketball Academy 9 Dance Academy 10 Digital Media Academy 11 Digital Media Academy Lite 13 Distributed Learning 14 Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership 10 16 French Immersion 17 Hockey Skills Academy 18 International Baccalaureate (IB), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programmes 19 Peak Performance Program 20 Performance Learning Program 21 Semester System 23 Soccer Academy 24 VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 25 Volleyball Academy/Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence 26

Whether it s preparing to enter the work force immediately after secondary school, or pursuing a higher level of education, our enhanced programs are designed to assist students in developing an approach to their career pathways and life goals. We ve developed these programs in order to meet the needs of students who have specific interests outside the standard high school programs and elective areas in our secondary schools. Through flexible pathways that include project-based activities, work experience, and distributed (online) learning we offer personalized, authentic learning experiences for every student.

Advanced Placement (AP) Program at Argyle Secondary and Handsworth Secondary Students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses get a feel for the rigors of college/university level studies within the support of a high school environment. Students taking AP courses demonstrate to post secondary admissions officers that they have sought out an educational experience that will prepare them for success at college/ university and beyond. Each AP course concludes with a college/university level exam developed and scored by post secondary faculty and experienced AP teachers. The exception to these exams is within the Studio Art stream, which requires the submission of a portfolio of their work. The AP organization charges a fee of $105.00, to be paid by the student, for each exam. Students who are successful in AP courses can potentially earn an extra 4 credits towards their transcript and may be able to enrol directly into the second year course at the post secondary institution they attend, subject to the policies of that institution. AP Course offerings at Argyle: AP Calculus 12 AP Physics 12 AP Course offerings at Handsworth: AP 2-D Design Portfolio 12 AP Studio Art; Drawing 12 AP 3-D Design Portfolio 12 AP Calculus 12 AP Chemistry 12 AP Computer Science AB 12 AP English Language and Composition 12 AP English Literature and Composition 12 AP French Language and Culture 12 AP Microeconomics 12 AP Physics 12 For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/school/argyle www.sd44.ca/school/handsworth NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 5

Apprenticeship Training and Work Experience at all secondary schools Beginning in Grade 10, students have the opportunity to experience a wide range of career pathways in the following areas: Business & Applied Business (e.g., local businesses, Northern Securities, Royal Bank) Fine Arts, Design and Media (e.g., Vancouver Film School, Vancouver Opera, YOUTHINK) Fitness & Recreation (e.g., Grouse, Cypress and Seymour Mountains, The Edge Climbing Centre, NV Recreation Centre) Health & Human Services (e.g., Canuck Place, G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Children s Hospital, B.E.S.T., RCMP Youth Academy) Liberal Arts and Humanities (e.g., Global TV, Art Institute Classes, Women in Leadership) Science & Applied Science (e.g., BCIT CSI Student Academy, TRIUMF Lectures, Vancouver Aquarium, Bamfield Marine Centre) Tourism, Hospitality and Foods (e.g., Dubruille Culinary Arts, Milestones, Browns, Quattro s) Trades & Technology (e.g., Seaspan, Great Canadian Landscaping, Women in Trades, Keith Plumbing & Heating, Syncro MetalWorks)* 6 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

The Science co-op at Sutherland Secondary (a combination of Science, Planning and Work Experience 10) is an enrichment opportunity for students who want to gain work experience. The co-op program offered at Argyle provides students the opportunity to combine an in-depth exploration of a potential career area while completing high school graduation requirements. The program is designed to accommodate the diverse interests and aptitudes of its students and may lead to apprenticeships in the trades or prepare them for other post-secondary education and training. Secondary School Apprenticeship programs are offered in all secondary schools. They provide a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction in partnership with the Industry Training Authority (www.itabc.ca). Apprenticeship programs are also available under the ACE IT (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training) model. ACE IT offers Level One Technical Training in partnership with a post secondary institute. The program gives students an opportunity to earn dual credit while still attending secondary school. Currently, North Vancouver has an agreement with VCC to have students registered in ACE IT as apprentices in the Automotive Service Technician and Automotive Collision Repair Technician programs. * Placement opportunities may vary with participating businesses and organizations from year to year. Photo by Zachary Anderson, 2012 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 7

Artists for Kids Studio Art Academy 10, 11 & 12 at Carson Graham Secondary Students in the AFK Academy develop skills and attitudes to broaden their options, encourage their success in post-secondary art studies and open the door to careers in the arts. Through the development of a personal portfolio each year, students gain increasing confidence in their abilities as artists. In-depth exploration of drawing and painting, printmaking and sculpture enable the creation of work for annual year-end exhibitions. Through studio/classroom work, visits to artists studios and postsecondary institutions, students gain a better understanding of the role and commitment required to be a successful artist. Exposure to a variety of artists each year enrich the studio activities. Supplemental fees are applicable for NVSD Academies. In 2015 16, the supplemental fee for the Studio Art Academy will be $300.00 per year. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the school principal. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/programsservices/academies/afkacademy and www.gordonsmithgallery.ca 8 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

Basketball Academy at Seycove Secondary The North Vancouver School District, in partnership with Basketball BC, and the North Vancouver Rec Commission are entering the second year of the North Vancouver Basketball Academy hosted by Seycove Secondary. The Academy s program is endorsed by Basketball BC and follows The Canada Basketball Training Program for youth athletes. This co-ed program provides for the participation of all students, male and female, regardless of their basketball experience. The Basketball Academy is a unique program that replaces a student s regular Physical Education (PE) course and offers 60+ hours of instruction both on and off the court. There is no minimum skill requirement as skill development is the primary objective of this program. The Basketball Skills Academy meets and exceeds the BC Ministry of Education s Prescribed Learning Outcomes and standards for Physical Education. Students earn their grade-equivalent PE credits upon successful completion of the program. The Academy is an athlete-centered program aimed at developing the whole athlete. The goal is to enhance a basketball player s confidence and self-esteem while giving them opportunities beyond the secondary school system. Weight training, minor games and fitness testing, as well as other PE activities, are integrated into the Academy s program. All students who wish to attend the Academy and are not enrolled at Seycove Secondary should contact their home school counsellor or the Basketball Academy teachers at Seycove. For more information, phone 604.903.3666. Supplemental fees are applicable for North Vancouver School District academies. In the 2015/16, the supplemental fee for the Basketball Academy will be $1250 for the year and $1500 a year for the Elite Players Program. For a more detailed fee, please contact the school principal. Students will be issued equipment including: shooter top; jersey; shorts; socks and basketball. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/programsservices/academies/basketball NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 9

Dance Academy at Windsor Secondary The Dance Academy at Windsor Secondary offers students the ability to pursue their commitment to dance, while remaining connected to their local high school and fulfilling academic requirements towards graduation. Through a partnership between Windsor Secondary School and Seymour Dance, a certified Royal Academy of Dance School, the Dance Academy will provide training in a variety of dance genres as well as other forms of complementary physical activity. Academy instruction will address individual training for balance, flexibility and strength as well as endurance, agility, body awareness, co-ordination and spatial awareness. Students in Grades 8 12 are eligible for enrollment and will receive grade-equivalent Physical Education credits, as well as the opportunity to gain potential eligibility for additional Ministry External Credential credits through the Royal Academy of Dance. Supplemental fees are applicable for NVSD Academies. In 2015 16, the supplemental fee for the Dance Academy will be $1,550.00 per year. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the school principal. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/programsservices/academies/dance 10 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

Digital Media Academy at Argyle Secondary The Digital Media Academy (DMA) is an enriched hands-on program that will provide students with access to a broad and useful range of skills and knowledge in digital arts, project management, and problem solving. An important component of the DMA are field trips, guest speakers, workshops and client work that give students contact with media professionals and experience in various settings in the Digital Media Industry. Students may work with organizations such as EA Sports, Vancouver Coastal Health and TEDxKids@BC. Students will have the opportunity to visit EA Sports facilities, including their motion capture studio, and will be taught animation by a staff EA sports animator. The DMA is designed for Grade 11 and 12 students who wish to pursue a career path in the applied and academic areas of the Digital Media Industry. Students gain real world experience in digital media art and design, while preparing for entry to college and university programs such as Art, Design, Animation, Computer Science, Engineering, Film and Television, Sound Recording, Game Design, Photography and other areas. NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 11

The DMA has a close connection with Lower Mainland post-secondary institutions, including SFU school of Interactive Arts & Technology, Capilano University, Think Tank Training Center and VanArts. The Academy best suits students who are highly motivated and selfdirected learners with a strong interest in art, design, and digital media. Students develop strong media literacy skills and a creative ability to solve problems. Students work in cohorts and take their core courses together in small classes. Supplemental fees are applicable for NVSD Academies. In 2015 16, the supplemental fee for the Digital Media Academy is $1,000 per year. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the school principal. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/programsservices/academies/digitalmedia and www.dmacademy.ca 12 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

Digital Media Academy Lite at Argyle Secondary Digital Media Academy Lite is a unique introduction to the Digital Media Academy (DMA) offered in block 8 to students in grades 9 and 10. It is an exciting enriched hands-on program that presents an overview of the useful range of skills and knowledge in the digital arts, project management, and problem solving used in the Digital Media Academy. The integral components of DMA Lite are field trips, guest speakers, and client work opportunities. Students are exposed to Digital Media professionals from various segments of the Digital Media Industry. Possible field trips include EA Sports and their Motion Capture Studio, Sharpe Sound Studios, Film Sets, Encore Visual Effects Studios and the Vancouver International Film Festival. DMA Lite is designed for students who may wish to pursue entry to the Digital Media Academy or who want an introduction to digital media. Students gain experience in Digital Art, Design, Animation, Film and Television, Sound Recording, Game Design, Visual Effects, and Photography. DMA Lite best suits students who are hard-working, highly motivated and selfdirected with a strong interest in art, design, and digital media. Students should expect to work in teams for their project work and be critiqued by their peers. All applicants must submit a Digital Media Academy Lite Application which can be downloaded from the DMA website. All students who wish to attend the Digital Media Academy Lite that are not enrolled at Argyle Secondary must notify their home school counsellor and indicate their desire to attend the DMA Lite. Please contact the Digital Media Academy Coordinator for additional details. Supplemental fees are applicable for NVSD Academies. In 2015 16, the supplemental fee for the Digital Media Academy is $250.00 for a one-year program. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the Argyle school principal. Please Note: Acceptance in DMA Lite does not guarantee acceptance to the full 2-year DMA program. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/programsservices/academies/digitalmedia/dmalite and www.dmacademy.ca NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 13

Distributed Learning through the North Vancouver Distributed Learning School The Distributed Learning program works in partnership with mainstream secondary schools to provide students with an alternate pathway to complete many of their academic and elective courses at the Grade 10, 11, and 12 levels. The benefits of online learning include: a personalized pathway to meet diverse learning needs the potential to enroll in additional electives at school while taking other courses online flexibility: self-paced, anytime, anywhere learning complements extra-curricular and work schedules develops 21st century skills though interactive technology prepares students for online course delivery options in postsecondary institutions All courses meet the Ministry of Education curriculum guidelines and support the graduation program. Students may choose to work entirely online and communicate with teachers/peers using a variety of interactive and engaging online tools. They may also choose blended online courses which combine online learning with some scheduled, in-person activities. 14 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

Self-motivated students who are comfortable with technology and thrive in a self-paced environment are excellent candidates for online learning. Students who require a more flexible pathway due to other obligations outside of school, who need more time to complete a course, or who are unable to fit a particular course in their regular schedule, can also benefit from online learning. All students enrolling in the North Vancouver Distributed Learning School have access to a Distributed Learning (DL) Centre where they may participate in face-to-face tutorials, work in the DL computer lab, interact with their teacher, and complete supervised tests and exams. For more information about the North Vancouver Distributed Learning School, please go to www.sd44.ca/school/distributed or call 604-903-3333. Distributed Learning Course Offerings:* Grade 10 English 10 Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership 10 Math 10 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 Foundations and Pre-calculus PE 10 Planification 10 Planning 10 Science 10 Sciences Humaines 10 Socials 10 *New courses may be added throughout the school year. Please check our website for the most up to date course offerings. Grade 11 Biology 11 Chemistry 11 Communications 11 Earth Science 11 English 11 Math 11 Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 Foundations Math 11 Pre-calculus Physics 11 Socials 11 Grade 12 BC First Nations 12 Biology 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 12 Communications 12 English 12 French 12 Geography 12 History 12 Law 12 Marketing 12 Math 12 Pre-Calculus Math 12 Foundations PE 12 Physics 12 Planning 12 (Adult) Transition Planning 12/ Grad Transitions NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 15

Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership 10 through the Outdoor School at the Cheakamus Centre This four-credit course provides opportunities for students to develop their leadership and interpersonal skills while gaining a deep understanding of environmental and ecological knowledge. Students will access an online course through the North Vancouver Distributed Learning School to give them background knowledge and information about leadership skills and specific environmental issues. They will practice these skills on-site at the Cheakamus Centre in Squamish. As leadership counsellors, students will work with elementary students and guide them in such topics as wildlife habitat, fisheries biology, forest ecology, sustainable farming practices and animal husbandry. Students may volunteer to provide environmental leadership in their local community for a portion of the Outdoor School component. For more information, visit www.cheakamuscentre.ca or www.sd44.ca/school/distributed 16 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

French Immersion at Argyle Secondary, Handsworth Secondary and Windsor Secondary Secondary French Immersion courses: Grades 8-10 Français langue Sciences humaines Sciences naturelles 1 elective (Éducation physique, Beaux arts, etc.) Grade 11 Français langue Sciences humaines Grade 12 Français langue Students enrolled in French Immersion continue their French language acquisition at the secondary level upon completion of the elementary French Immersion program. The goal of our French Immersion Program is to produce well-educated, functionally bilingual students who wish to develop a high level of proficiency in both official languages. In order to support this goal, in grades 8-10, French language instruction represents 50% of instruction and then gradually decreases to 25% for grades 11 and 12. Students are completely immersed in French language in their French Immersion classes, and French is used for all meaningful communication and instruction. Cultural awareness and understanding of the French language are increased by various socio-cultural opportunities provided by the school district in collaboration with Canadian Parents for French. These language opportunities include: Festival du film, Concours d art oratoire, Français pour l avenir, and Idélire (French author visits). In April, Grade 11 and 12 students have the option to participate in the Diplôme d études en langue française (DELF), an internationally recognized external accreditation exam to validate their skills in French. It is important to note that students can be enrolled in French Immersion AND participate in other academies (such as Digital Media, Sport and Fine Arts academies) offered by the North Vancouver School District at various school sites. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca > Programs > French Immersion NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 17

Hockey Skills Academy at Windsor Secondary This is a unique program that replaces a student s regular P.E. course and offers 60+ hours of instruction both on and off the ice. There is no minimum skill requirement as skill development is the main objective of this program. Students earn their grade-equivalent P.E. credit upon successful completion of the program. Students fulfill Windsor P.E. requirements while participating in this program. Weight training, minor games and fitness testing, as well as other P.E. activities, have been integrated into this program. Grade 11 and 12 students are required to complete community service hours in hockey-related activities as part of their course requirements. Students must supply their own equipment including stick, helmet with full face protection, and neck guard. All applicants must submit a Hockey Skills Academy Registration form as well as the medical form, both of which can be downloaded from the Windsor Hockey Skills Academy website. All students who wish to attend the Academy but are not enrolled at Windsor Secondary must contact their home school counsellor and indicate a desire to attend the Academy. Contact the Hockey Skills Academy teacher at Windsor Secondary School for details. Supplemental fees are applicable for NVSD Academies. In 2015 16, the supplemental fee for the Hockey Skills Academy will be $2,000.00 per year. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the school principal. This program is part of the Hockey Canada Skills Academy. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/programsservices/academies/hockeyacademy 18 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

International Baccalaureate (IB), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma Programmes (DP) at Carson Graham Secondary The North Vancouver School District is authorized to offer the full continuum of the International Baccalaureate. Carson Graham Secondary School offers the Middle Years (Grades 8 10) and Diploma (Grades 11 12) Programmes. Through inquiry-based learning, IB students develop qualities embraced by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to expand their awareness and readiness for lifelong learning. This international curriculum is designed to help all students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a globalized world. At the Diploma level there is an application process. Students accepted into the Diploma Programme pay a fee of $1,250.00 for the two-year programme which covers the IBO registration, examination fees and program costs. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the school principal. For more information, please contact IB@sd44.ca or visit www.sd44.ca/programsservices/ib/pages/default.aspx NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 19

Peak Performance Program available at all secondary schools, in consultation with school counselor The North Vancouver School District Peak Performance Program is designed for high level student athletes and performers who need to balance their education with demanding competition and training schedules. It is appropriate for athletes competing at the regional, provincial or national level or students highly involved in the fine or performing arts. Students who meet the entrance criteria to the program and are accepted after the application process are able to take advantage of a timetable that accommodates their demanding schedules. Moreover, students may earn credit towards graduation for external credentials approved by the Ministry of Education. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca > Programs > Peak Performance 20 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

Performance Learning Program at Seycove Secondary The Performance Learning Program (PLP) at Seycove Secondary provides a supportive, challenging, and technology-infused environment for learners who have demonstrated they are motivated to succeed and want to connect classroom learning to the real-world. PLP is an academic alternative to regular English, Math, Science, and Social Studies classesfor students in Grades 8 to 10. Using a crosscurricular inquiry focused approach, students ask questions, research answers, and present learning in new and creative ways. Tackling realworld challenges, students develop the skills necessary to become thoughtful, engaged citizens prepared for post-secondary success in the Information Age. NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 21

Using project-based learning as a focus, students move beyond textbooks and worksheets, and connect with their interests and passions. Students are coached to embrace higher level thinking processes, and develop the confidence to thoughtfully respond, orally, visually and in writing with depth and creativity. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in leadership and connections with the community. Student use of a personal ipad device allows learning tasks to be redefined. Technology is embedded meaningfully and authentically throughout the program, allowing students to learn with current and relevant resources and publish to the world. Coordinated teacher teams, small class sizes, and mobile technology make it possible forstudents to be flexible about when and where learning happens. Students can be enrolled in the Performance Learning Program and participate in other academies (such as Digital Media, Sport and Fine Arts academies) offered by the North Vancouver School District at various school sites.students live in the real world PLP students learn there too. Frequent field trips and extended travel field studies are tightly integrated with student inquiry and learning objectives. Interested applicants must complete an application package. For more information, please visit plp.seycove.ca or email plp@seycove.ca 22 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

Semester System at Sutherland Secondary Sutherland Secondary is the only Secondary school in the District and on the North Shore that uses the semester system in order to deliver an educational program to students. In comparison to a linear schedule, where students take their entire course load over ten months, a semester schedule breaks the year into two equal terms, allowing students to focus on a reduced number of courses that are taken daily. The semester system may be a preferred choice for students based on their learning style and educational goals. It is beneficial for students who prefer to focus on a limited number of courses. Many students find that it easier to stay organized with a fewer number of courses at one time. For students in the senior grades, the semester system provides flexibility; participation in apprenticeship programs, career exploration, or early graduation in order to pursue post secondary options are all possibilities. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/school/sutherland NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 23

Soccer Academy at Windsor Secondary This is a unique program that replaces a student s regular P.E. course and offers 60+ hours of instruction both on and off the field. There is no minimum skill requirement as skill development is the primary objective of this program. Students earn their grade-equivalent P.E. credit upon successful completion of the program. Students fulfill Windsor P.E. requirements while participating in this co-ed program. Weight training, cross-sport training and fitness testing, as well as other P.E. activities, are part of this program. Grade 11 and 12 students are required to complete community service hours in soccer-related activities as part of their course requirements. Students will receive a Soccer Academy jersey. All other equipment including boots, shinpads, and other soccerrelated clothing and equipment must be supplied by the student. New and returning applicants for 2015 16 should check the Soccer Academy web page for all registration instructions, downloadable forms and requirements. All students who wish to attend the Academy but are not enrolled at Windsor should contact their home school counsellor or contact the Soccer Academy teacher at Windsor Secondary School for details. Supplemental fees are applicable for NVSD Academies. In 2015 16, the supplemental fee for the Soccer Academy will be $1,650.00 per year. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the school principal. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/programsservices/academies/socceracademy 24 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

VCC Culinary Arts Level 1 at Carson Graham Secondary This partnership between the North Vancouver School District and Vancouver Community College (VCC) provides a unique opportunity for secondary school students from across the North Shore to complete their Grade 12 graduation requirements while earning post-secondary credits and certification in the culinary arts industry. Students acquire job-ready skills in a wide range of culinary arts and receive, upon completion of the program, a Certificate in Professional Cooking, Level 1. The VCC Culinary Arts PC 1 program follows Foundations Level 1 of the Provincial Cooking curriculum and covers such topics as preparing meals, roasts, sauces, seafood, soups and stocks. Students also acquire skills in cooking, butchery, and baking desserts and learn basic kitchen management including food costing. The program covers theory and related information along with hands-on cooking practice. Students who successfully complete the program can earn up to 32 course credits towards their secondary school graduation and their PC Level 1 Technical training. Through the course of this 10-month program, students will accumulate up to 600 hours of work-based training credits towards the PC 1 certification. Students selected for this program are responsible for the purchase of professional-grade chef knives. Other costs such as membership fee in the Canadian Federation of Chefs in Training, chef uniform and course textbooks are covered in the $750.00 fee in 2015 16. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the school principal. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca > Programs > Culinary Arts NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016 25

Volleyball Academy/Volleyball Canada Centre of Excellence at Sutherland Secondary In partnership with Volleyball Canada, this unique program replaces a student s regular P.E. course and offers 100+ hours of instruction combining on court and physical training. The program will consist of a volleyball curriculum as set out by Volleyball Canada and will be in compliance with the BC Ministry of Education Prescribed Learning Outcomes for Physical Education. Students earn their grade-equivalent P.E. credit upon successful completion of the program. There are two streams available to interested students. The Volleyball Canada Stream is open to individuals who are selected by Volleyball Canada through an invitation and try-out process. The Academy Stream is open to students who are enrolled within the North Vancouver School District or West Vancouver School District. While every effort will be made to accommodate students, a lottery system will be used, if required, to select students for this stream. 26 NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ENHANCED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2016

All applicants must submit a Volleyball Academy Registration form as well as the medical form, both of which can be downloaded from the Volleyball Academy web page. All students who wish to attend the Academy but are not enrolled at Sutherland should contact their home school counsellor or contact the Volleyball Academy teacher at Sutherland Secondary for details. Sutherland Secondary s contact is 604.903.3500. Supplemental fees are applicable for NVSD Academies. In 2015 16, the supplemental fee for the Volleyball Academy will be $2,500.00 per year for the Volleyball Canada Stream and $2,000.00 per year for the Academy Stream. For detailed fee and hardship policy information, contact the school principal. Students must supply their own equipment including shoes, shorts, kneepads, and other volleyball related supplies. For more information, visit www.sd44.ca/programsservices/academies/volleyballacademy

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