In this space last week I wrote about when the learning continuity plan would be communicated and what next steps would be required from BCHS. This week, we communicated this learning plan to our students and families and requested some feedback as well.
I want to start by saying how impressed I have been by the Bert Church community over the past two weeks. A popular quote states "adversity does not build character, it reveals it". I have seen that to be true as all members of the Bert Church community have worked hard, shown patience, sought to understand, and were gracious with each other as we transitioned to at-home learning. I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of our staff to our families.
Transitioning from regular brick and mortar school to completely online for a school division of 25,000 is an onerous task. Our central administration staff should be commended for their thoughtful approach to transitioning families to our new normal in education. Thank you to the leadership that was shown by Rocky View Schools in supporting our students as we hurriedly worked to come up with a plan. RVS has provided tons of resources for parents, staff, and students as we all make the transition to at-home working/schooling.
With that said, all we have managed to do is get organized and planned enough to get to the starting line. Now is where the work begins. We know there will be challenges ahead and we want to tackle them together.
My encouragement to you today is to ensure your child engages with their learning starting Monday! We will be tracking students who have not engaged and following up to ensure they have everything they need to learn at-home. Starting Monday, it is our expectation that all students will actively engage their core courses. As parents/guardians, you can help us with that by checking in with your child. If your kids are anything like mine, having a few hours of structure in their day wouldn't be a bad thing. If you require flexibility due to circumstances caused by Covid-19, please make your child's teacher aware so we can work together.
We recognize that students are also missing their option courses. Our non-core teachers are missing teaching them as well. Patience is required as we roll out the cores this week. Look for more information on what option courses will be available for your child to stay enrolled in on Monday, April 6th.
Thanks again - have a great weekend - keep that social distancing up!
Ryan
RVS Summer School
While I am not sure how Summer School is going to work with all that is happening in education right now, RVS is opening up registration for their summer school. I don't want our families to miss out on this so I am sharing. Please know our counsellors are busy with our students right now and have very few answers for what could be possibly happening with summer school. If you have a question about it please contact myself (rreed@rockyview.ab.ca) and I'll try to help you out.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."
Albert Einstein
**We recognize there is a lot of uncertainty around marks and post-secondary right now. We are still committed to providing information for our families as we discover it. A reminder that all students are in the same position so post-secondaries will have to work with incoming high school students. **
Bow Valley College Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Application for Practical Nurse (PN) 2021 SPRING intake will be opened on April 1, 2020 at 8:00am. Once students applied, they have till May 25th by 4:00pm to submit all the required documents. PN application for 2020 SPRING intake will be closed on May 11 at 4:00pm. Students should apply on-line at https://applyalberta.ca/
Programs that are still open for Fall 2020:
Diploma programs
Business Administration
Seats available
Legal Assistant
Seats available
Addiction Studies
Full, long waitlist
Child and Youth Care
Full, long waitlist
Disability Studies
Seats available, limited seats
Early Childhood Education and Development
Full, small waitlist
Justice Studies
Program is full, long waitlist
Social Work
Program is full, not accepting applications
Digital Design
Seats available
Information Technology Systems
Seats available
Interior Decorating
Seats available
Software Development
Seats available
Pharmacy Technician
Program is full, not accepting applications
Practical Nurse
Program is full, not accepting applications
Certificate programs
Business Administration
Seats available
Addiction Studies
Program cancelled
Disability Studies
Seats available
Early Childhood Education and Development
Program is full, not accepting applications
Education Assistant
Seats available, limited seats
Administrative Professional
Seats available
Dental Business Assistant
Seats available
Event Management
Program cancelled
Hospital Unit Clerk
Seats available
Human Resources
Seats available
Medical Office Assistant
Seats available
Veterinary Office Assistant
Program is full, with a small waitlist
Health Care Aide
Seats available
St. Mary’s University Grade 12 Math and English summer courses
If you have concerns about your final marks for Grade 12 English and/or Math St. Mary’s offer the seven week version.
Must be graduating from High School in 2020 and registered and accepted into a post-secondary institution/continuing education after high school graduation /upgrading
Have a willingness to pursue post-secondary despite any outside circumstances or obstacles they have had to overcome
Must demonstrate a good work ethic, as this scholarship is not based on marks
Using the requirements listed above, please tell us (scholarship committee) in 250 words or less, how you have overcome obstacles in life, whether it be financial, emotional, physical, education, etc, to persevere with your education and choose to continue with post-secondary. Also, please state why you feel you need this scholarship.
Due: April 8, 2020
Rutherford Scholarship
Do you have a Social Insurance Number?
You need one to apply for the Rutherford Scholarship. If you don’t - apply online
When do you apply?
You apply online about 2 months before you start school. You apply through the Alberta ID website. If you don’t already have an account, you can do that task now.
You earn money for each grade you are in High School (Grades 10 – 12) You apply when you have been accepted to a Post Secondary School. Applications open in July.
What Courses count towards the Rutherford?
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
• Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in five subjects - $300
• Average of 80% or higher in five subjects - $400
• Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in five subjects - $500
• Average of 80% or higher in five subjects - $800
• Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in five subjects - $700
• Average of 80% or higher in five subjects - $1,300
Average is calculated from 5 designated subjects (Option/CTS courses may also be considered).
One of:
• English 10-1, 10-2
• Français 10, 13 or 10-2
One of:
• English 20-1, 20-2
• Français 20, 23 or 20-2
One of:
• English 30-1, 30-2 • Français 30 or 30-2
At least two of:
Mathematics 10C
Science 10
Social Studies 10-1 or 10-2
A language other than one
used above in Grade 10
At least two of:
Mathematics 20-1, or 20-2
Chemistry 20
Physics 20
Science 20
Biology 20
Social Studies 20-1 or 20-2
A language other than one used
above in Grade 11
At least two of:
Mathematics 30-1, 30-2 or 31
Science 30
Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
A language other than one
used above in Grade 12
Any two courses with minimum three credit value at Grade 10 level (1000 or 4000 series) including those listed above and combined introductory CTS courses.
Any two courses with minimum three credit value at Grade 11 level (2000 or 5000 series) including those listed above and combined intermediate CTS courses.
Any two courses with minimum five credit value at Grade 12 level (3000, 6000 or 9000 series) including those listed above and combined advanced CTS courses.
