YOUR ROAD TO GRADUATION

YOUR ROAD TO GRADUATION MAGAZINE spring/summer 2018 Learning Services - Enhancement

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS Classroom-Based Summer High School Program Self-Paced Summer High School Program Personalized Self-Directed Learning Summer Program Revelation Online Summer High School Program SUPPORT INFORMATION Our Lady of Grace Program Indigenous Learning Services One World...One Centre International Services EVENING PROGRAMS PASS (Part-Time Alternative Self-Paced School) Diploma Preparation GENERAL INFORMATION School Year Fee Structure General Program Information ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Revelation Online Fresh Start High School Academic Centres Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre 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 high school certificate. Our VISION is to create a school that empowers students to be responsible global citizens; to create positive relationships in a 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 Alternative Education s MY WAY. Edmonton Catholic Schools and Alternative Education are committed to helping students reach their goals and complete their high school education in a variety of academic settings. 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 Summer School, PASS (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 Alternative Education and Complete High School Your Way! Joe Naccarato, Assistant Superintendent Learning Services - Enhancement Edmonton Catholic Schools

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 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. CLASSROOM-BASED SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Site Locations Archbishop O Leary 8760-132 Avenue Holy Trinity 7007-28 Avenue École J.H. Picard (French Immersion) 7055-99 Street Louis St. Laurent 11230-43 Avenue St. Francis Xavier 9250-163 Street * Classes are subject to enrollment minimums. You may be relocated to a different school if necessary. CLASSROOM-BASED SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE DATES July 3-13, 2018 DATES July 3-24, 2018 3 CREDIT COURSES 5 CREDIT COURSES TIMES 8:15am - 1:35pm TIMES 8:15am - 1:15pm *One 3 credit or one 5 credit course is a maximum course load for Classroom-Based Summer School Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) has partnered with Alternative Education and One World... One Centre at Edmonton Catholic Schools to offer programming to support students newly arrived in Canada by enhancing their English language skills, and building new relationships and stronger connections to the school and community. Indigenous Learning Services has partnered with Alternative Education to offer various courses focusing on Indigenous learning. Alternative Education has partnered with the Rock and Roll Society to offer music programming during the summer. Please visit for more information. SELF-PACED SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Site Locations Fresh Start Cardinal Collins 3802-139 Avenue Fresh Start Mill Woods 2849 Mill Woods Road W Fresh Start Westmount 11625-135 Street Mother Margaret Mary 2010 Leger Road SELF-PACED SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE DATES July 3-24, 2018 TIMES 8:15am - 1:15pm *5-day deadline: Failure to complete ½ of the course by this deadline may jeopardize enrolment *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 this with the Summer School Coordinator at the Summer site location. PERSONALIZED SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING (PSDL) SUMMER PROGRAM Site Location St. Joseph 10830-109 Street For more information or to register, please visit. Registration begins March 2018. REVELATION ONLINE SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM We are an online high school, using multimedia-based, interactive courses, which offer a new experience compared to a traditional classroom setting. Our 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. REVELATION ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE July 3-24, 2018 8:15am - 1:15pm For more information, please call Revelation Online at 780 451-4719 or register online at register.ecsd.net 2

PASS (Part-Time Alternative Self-Paced School) Catch up! Jump ahead! Take high school courses your way! HOW DO I REGISTER? Please visit Do you need... To attend school in the evenings? An extra course or to upgrade a course? Individual help from a teacher? A flexible timetable? What is PASS? Alternative part-time high school program for students who want a self-paced, individualized approach to their education Frequent communication in person, by phone or by email is highly encouraged High school core courses and options are offered On-site teachers are available every Monday & Wednesday evening from 4:00pm - 7:00pm during each semester Please note: Students can be registered in PASS and in another high school High school students cannot be enrolled in the same course at the same time in two different schools 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR Semester One: September 20, 2017 January 15, 2018 Semester Two: February 7, 2018 May 30, 2018 SITE LOCATIONS PASS Cardinal Collins PASS Mill Woods PASS Louis St. Laurent PASS Westmount PASS Archbishop O Leary 3802-139 Avenue 2849 Mill Woods Road W 11230-43 Avenue 11625-135 Street 8760-132 Avenue 780 944-2002 780 440-9341 780 433-8100 780 451-4719 780 475-6700

evening PROGRAMS DIPLOMA PREPARATION June 2018 Get in your power study session before Diploma Exams! Diploma Preparation sessions are designed to prepare you for provincial diploma exams. To register, please visit. To view the June 2018 Diploma Exam Schedule, please refer to www.education.alberta.ca DIPLOMA PREPARATION SESSIONS June 2018 SESSION LOCATION DATES & TIME HOURS FEE Biology 30 Monday, June 18, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Tuesday, June 19, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Wednesday, June 20, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Chemistry 30 Thursday, June 14, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Friday, June 15, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Saturday, June 16, 2018 (9:00 AM 2:00 PM) English 30-1 Monday, June 4, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Tuesday, June 5, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Wednesday, June 6, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) English 30-2 Monday, June 4, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Tuesday, June 5, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Wednesday, June 6, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Math 30-1 Monday, June 11, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Tuesday, June 12, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Wednesday, June 13, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Math 30-2 Monday, June 11, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Tuesday, June 12, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Wednesday, June 13, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Physics 30 Thursday, June 21, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Friday, June 22, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Saturday, June 23, 2018 (9:00 AM 2:00 PM) Science 30 Thursday, June 21, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Friday, June 22, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Saturday, June 23, 2018 (9:00 AM 2:00 PM) Social 30-1 Social 30-2 Thursday, June 7, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Friday, June 8, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Saturday, June 9, 2018 (9:00 AM 2:00 PM) Social 30-1 Social 30-2 Monday, June 4, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Tuesday, June 5, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) Wednesday, June 6, 2018 (4:00 9:00 PM) *All Diploma Prep Sessions are subject to enrolment minimums. Sessions that do not meet the minimum enrolment will be cancelled and sessions will be relocated if possible. HOW DO I REGISTER? Please visit 4

REVELATION ONLINE Revelation Online 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. For more information, please call 780 451-4719 or visit 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 self-paced 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 are offered Flexible schedule Self-Paced Site Locations Fresh Start Cardinal Collins Fresh Start Mill Woods Fresh Start Partners for Youth Fresh Start Westmount 3802-139 Avenue 2849 Mill Woods Road W 4316-118 Avenue 11625-135 Street 780 944-2002 780 440-9341 780 471-2220 780 451-4719 HOW DO I REGISTER? Please visit

academic PROGRAMS 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. Cardinal Collins' Ascension classroom-based program is designed for students who are in their 4 th or 5 th year of high school. Students may need to upgrade a Diploma course or take a Diploma 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 1 st 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 PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT THE CARDINAL COLLINS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC CENTRE? Ascension classroom based Diploma core high school completion for students in their 4 th and 5 th year of high school English language learning (ELL) instruction for students who are in their 4 th and 5 th year of high school (Levels 1 5) YMCA Daycare Certified Teacher Counsellor On-site Fresh Start Academic Centre Student Support Centre - Grad Coach and career development - Post-secondary student recruitment in house and partnerships - Learning Coach for additional academic support - Academic and personal counselling - Mental Health Therapists and Family Social Liaison Workers available WHAT DOES THE ASCENSION PROGRAM LOOK LIKE AT CARDINAL COLLINS? Cardinal Collins schedules all diploma subject courses around the November, January, April and June diploma exam dates. In an intensive 8 week quarter program, students are able to complete one or two diploma courses and write the diploma exam at the end of the quarter. Students can enroll in either a morning class or afternoon class; morning classes are 9:15 am 11:50 am and afternoon classes are 12:45 pm - 3:20 pm. Students may also complete courses through other methods. At CCHSAC students can: Receive full classroom-based instruction Complete course work online Follow a self-paced learning model Dates for 2017-2018: Quarter 1: September 5 - October 31 Quarter 2: November 9 - January 17 Quarter 3: February 1 - April 6 Quarter 4: April 18 - June 12 6

OUR LADY OF GRACE PROGRAM (OLOG) For Pregnant and Parenting Teens Our Lady of Grace provides mobile and individualized services for pregnant or parenting teens (female and male): We come to you and provide assistance to you right at your community school. Our staff assesses every student to see what her or his needs are. Services are provided based on those needs. Educational alternatives are available for students experiencing difficulty in a regular school setting. Personalized counselling for students and their families is available. We provide weekly parent support groups, pre-natal and post-natal courses and referrals to community agencies. We will meet with any student, parent or teacher at any Edmonton Catholic School regarding issues related to pregnancy and parenting. To contact the staff directly, please refer to our website at, or call the Our Lady of Grace office at 780 944-2002. HOW DO I REGISTER? Please visit

support information INDIGENOUS LEARNING SERVICES Our services are diverse but our mandate is clear. A healthy body, mind, spirit and emotions of our First Nations, Métis and Inuit students are our District priority. We are here to support students, teachers and families in a holistic approach to educating our First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth. Indigenous Learning Services is a department that honours education and Indigenous culture as permeated into the Program of Studies, Outcomes. Achieving high standard of student success and leadership through promoting Promising Practices has resulted in outstanding pedagogy practice for other school districts within the province of Alberta. We offer a wide range of services that include: Indigenous Curriculum Consultants & Instructors Braided Journey's Junior High and High School program Council of Elders Leadership Scholarships Student and Family Crisis Response Community Partnerships Summer School Programs ONE WORLD ONE CENTRE One World... One Centre welcomes students and families newly arrived in Canada to Edmonton Catholic Schools. The wrap around supports include; assistance with registration, assessment of English language, Intercultural staff, English as a Second Language consultants, International Student Services, Mosaics Early Learning program, Community Engagement Coordinator and LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada). Families newly arrived in Canada are encouraged to call One World... One Centre at 780-944-2001. One World... One Centre is open all year long to welcome these families. LINC offers both daytime and evening English language instruction for newcomer adults. Please call 780-473-2600 for information. 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. For more information please contact the International Student Services Office at 780 944-2001. 8

SCHOOL YEAR FEE STRUCTURE 2017-2018 PROGRAM STUDENT ADULT INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Under 20 years of age on September 1, 2017 20 years of age or older on September 1, 2017 Under 20 years of age on September 1, 2017. Must Present: Valid Student Visa, Passport & Report Card Required Contact Trudy Hoffner prior to registration 780 944-2001 Classroom Based Summer School Self-Paced Summer School Revelation Online Summer School Revelation Online PASS 3 or 5 Credit N/A $510 Program Fee (3 Credit) Technology 3 or 5 Credit 3 or 5 Credit $510 Program Fee (3 Credit) 0 Technology Program Fee Technology Technology Technology 3 or 5 Credit 3 or 5 Credit 3 or 5 Credit 3 or 5 Credit 3 or 5 Credit 0 Program Fee 0 Program Fee 0 Program Fee $510 Program Fee (3 Credit) $510 Program Fee (3 Credit) $510 Program Fee (3 Credit) Fresh Start High School Academic Centres No Course Limits Technology N/A $510 Program Fee (3 Credit) Cardinal Collins High School Academic Centre Ascension & ELL 5 Credit 5 Credit $510 Program Fee (3 Credit) 0 Technology Program Fee * All Technology User and Program Fees are non-refundable; 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: 9624-108 Avenue 8:00 am - 3:30 pm HOW DO I REGISTER? By Phone: 780 944-2000 Please visit

general information GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Summer School, PASS & Diploma Preps Prerequisites All Programs Alberta Education regulations regarding prerequisite courses apply to all programs. 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 the Technology User or Program 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 have more than two absences for a 5 credit course or one absence for a 3 credit course. If these absences occur, students may 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 in order to finalize registration. If 50% of the course is completed, this requirement can be waived by the site coordinator. 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. Refunds All Programs 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 Alternative Education. All Technology User and Program fees are Non-Refundable after registration or upon withdrawal. Only the.00 will be refunded upon the return of textbooks/materials in satisfactory condition within one year after the completion of the course. 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 780 427-5318. *Please note: Students who are re-writing their exam must pre-pay for the exam online via your mypass account. Withdrawals PASS program withdrawals must be made in person at the PASS location the student is registered at. All Technology User fees are Non-Refundable after registration. Only the.00 will be refunded upon the return of textbook/material in satisfactory condition. Summer School withdrawals prior to June 28, 2018 must be made by phone at 780 944-2000. Summer School withdrawals after 3 pm on June 28, 2018 must be made at the summer school location the student is registered at. All Technology User fees are Non-Refundable after registration. Only the.00 will be refunded upon the return of textbook/material in satisfactory condition. 10

9624-108 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1A4 T: 780 944-2000 F: 780 944-2007