Student Services
Welcome from Student Services to the 2009-2010 school year. We assist students with academic assessment and programming, program planning, career exploration, scholarship and post-secondary information, special program placements, and short-term personal and group counseling. We also refer students and families to community agencies and other resources. Mr. Kennerd will be available in Student Services during blocks 1 and 2 Monday to Friday and Mrs. Muth is available all day Monday to Thursday and some Fridays this year. Students who wish to see the counsellors can fill out a slip available outside our offices and drop it in the appointment box on our doors. We are available to meet with parents; please call to make an appointment.
Mark Your Calendars
March 13, 2010 - King's University College Open House
SATs
Students who are considering attending college or university in the United States should plan to write the SAT, optimally in the spring of grade 11. Grade 12 students who are considering applying to American universities who have not yet written the SATs should definitely do so this fall. Test dates and registration deadlines for the 2009-2010 school year are as follows:
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Test Dates |
Oct 10 |
Nov 7 |
Dec 5 |
Jan 23 |
May 1 |
June 5 |
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Registration Deadlines |
Sept 9 |
Oct 1 |
Oct 30 |
Dec 15 |
Mar 25 |
Apr 29 |
Check the website at www.collegeboard.com or see Student Services for details.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Interested in spending a week on Ottawa? Check out the website www.encounters-rencontres.ca or see Student Services for details.
Check out the www.ardrossan.ca website and follow the link to Student Services for a wealth of information about careers, scholarships, post-secondary studies and important dates.
Interested in a career in tourism? The Canadian Academy of Travel and Tourism is offering a national program for high school students where they can obtain a nationally recognized certificate, apply for the national CATT scholarship, participate in a national conference and become part of the national CATT Alumni network. If you are interested in certification see Student Services for details or check the website at www.cattcanada.ca.
Please consult the table of contents then scroll through to find the information you are looking for.
1. Staff Contact Information
2. Post-Secondary News
3. Career Opportunities
4. Upcoming Events / Camps
5. Scholarships
6. Alternative Delivery Formats (ADLC)
7. Diploma Exam Preparation and Re-writes
8. Tutoring
9. Family Supports
10. Community Information
11. Exchange Programs, Out-of-Province High School Opportunities and Volunteer Programs
12. SATs
13. Post-Secondary Applications (On-line links)
14. Summer Programs
1. Staff Contact Information 2008-2009
Tracy Muth
Registered Psychologist / Guidance Counsellor
Monday to Friday all day
780-922-2228
T.J. Kennerd
Guidance Counsellor
Mornings Monday to Friday
780-922-2228
Cathy Rudnisky
Alberta Distance Learning (ADLC) Facilitator
780-922-2228
Student Services
3. Post-secondary News
Transcripts
Post-secondary institutions require an official transcript be sent before students receive final acceptance. Request for Official Transcript forms are available in Student Services or on-line at www.education.gov.ab.ca/learning/studentservices/. Students must send these forms to Alberta Education along with $10 for each transcript. There is a time code, 2nd, which means you are asking that the transcript be issued after the June diploma examinations are marked. If you are applying to post-secondary, do not forget to request an official transcript be sent to the institutions for which you are applying.
NAIT's Career in a Year Expo takes place on Saturday, March 13, from 10am to 3 pm. Learn about our great range of programs designed to get you the skills to get working, fast. Check the website www.nait.ca for details.
King's University Spring Open House is Saturday, March 13, 10 am to 2 pm Get information on our University degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce, Music and Education. For more information, check the website at www.kingsu.org
Grade 12 students interested in attending King's University in Edmonton can register for King's View Friday! Last day to attend this year is March 26. You can stay overnight in the residence, tour the campus, choose a class to attend, meet professors and current students, and get a free breakfast and lunch. To register, log on to www.kingsu.ca or phone 780-465-8334 or email kvf@kingsu.ca.
Western University of London, Ontario will be holding an information session in Edmonton on March 24, 2010. For details, check with Student Services.
High school students interested in cosmetology and/or esthetics can register to attend a symposium at Eveline Charles Academy on May 19, 2010 from noon until 2 pm. Cost is $5 per student and payment is due May 1st. See Student Services for details.
Norquest College, a national leader in health care education offers certificate and diploma programs in Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Mental Health Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Recreation. Check their website at www.norquest.ca
U of A News - Reminder that the deadline to apply for most programs is May 1, 2010. Students who apply early and receive conditional acceptance can register for courses early. Watch the U of A website for registration workshops as individual appointments for how to register are not available in most faculties.
Students planning to attend U of A are invited to participate in an online chatroom on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Students can ask advisors questions, connect with other U of A students and gather tips on how to prepare for their U of A experience. Other dates for live chats are April 13 and May 11. Check the website at www.registrar.ualberta/chat
The U of A is offering T2U: Transition to University for all incoming grade 12 students. This online workshop is designed to enhance the first year experience by familiarizing students with parts of the university culture before they attend their first year. Students can register now for T2U online at www.ualberta.ca/t2u for a cost of $30.
The U of A is also offering a T2U parent workshop. This online workshop covers regulations and transitions issues that affect the whole family. In addition parents will receive an enewsletter each month on transition issues. This program is also $30 and registration may be completed online.
Mark your calendar! Aboriginal Discovery Day is Friday, March 5 and Rural Discovery Day is Friday, March 19. Highlights of each day include campus tours, residence tours, a U of A Admission Information Session, and a Student Panel Q&A! Students will be able to ask their questions of our advisors and learn all about the programs and services offered at the U of A. Current U of A students, all from rural areas, will share the insider's perspective on the U of A experience during our Student Panel Q&A. With great prizes and a complimentary lunch, these days are a great way to explore and discover the University of Alberta. RSVP at www.registrar.ualberta.ca/rsvp.
NAIT News
There is a high demand for qualified captioners and court reporters, and the Legal and Realtime Reporting program at NAIT in Edmonton is on a mission to increase the applicant pool to meet the need. Intelligent and self-motivated high school graduates with exceptional English skills are especially successful in this program.
The BA(Drama)/ BEd (Secondary) will allow students who have an interest in teaching drama at the secondary level to complete two degrees in five years. The first three years of their program will be spent in the Faculty of Arts studying drama and the final two years will be completed in the Faculty of Education. This degree program will allow students to get an even greater foundation in drama to bring into the classroom. With access to even more classes in our nationally-recognized drama department, and time to become involved with more theatre project, students in this program will get the best of both worlds and finish with two degrees. It will also provide students with more career options following graduation and make them even more competitive in the job market. The best part is students who are planning to come to the U of A for Fall 2009 can still apply for this degree program! If students have already applied they can simply email chat@ualberta.ca and ask that their application first choice be changed to Faculty of Arts, BA(Drama)/BEd(Secondary). If you have questions about this or any other program in the Faculty of Arts please contact Melissa Padfield at melissa.padfield@ualberta.ca or visit www.arts.ualberta.ca.
Scholarships and Bursaries
RAP Scholarship - The RAP Scholarships were created to recognize the accomplishments of Alberta high school students participating in the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), and to encourage them to continue their apprenticeship training after completing high school. 500 RAP Scholarships of $1,000 each are available annually. Any student who was registered as a RAP student, is graduating from high school (or who has graduated high school and who has NOT YET received a RAP scholarship) is invited to apply. For more information and to download an application, check the ALIS website or www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca. Deadline is June 30, 2010
Education for Life Bursary - The Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD), the grassroots provincial organization of people with disabilities in Alberta, presents this bursary to further our goal to improve the living standards of people with disabilities in Alberta. This bursary is to assist post-secondary, first-time learners in overcoming the financial barriers that they may encounter when taking on new challenges. The bursaries are awarded to people with disabilities at the entry level or those attempting one course to begin their post-secondary level of education.
Applicant Requirements:
- 1. Must be a resident of Alberta living with a disability.
- 2. Must be 17 years or older.
- 3. Must either be a member or become a member of ACCD before the application deadline.
- 4. Must use the bursary within the province of Alberta.
- 5. Must use the bursary for course materials and/or tuition fees.
- 6. Must submit a completed application form by JUNE 30.
- 7. Students can receive the award only ONCE in a 3 year period but may reapply each year if unsuccessful.
- 8. Must include a letter of reference from an adult other than a family member. Include only ONE letter of reference as one letter only will be considered during the allocation process.
- 9. Must include a short biography (max 200 words).
- 10. Must be aware that the cheque will be made out and mailed to the post-secondary institution.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society offers a $200 fine arts scholarship to a graduating student who is planning to pursue a fine arts education. See Student Services for an application form. Deadline is June 15.
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity offers the Johnathan J. Doody scholarship (2 awards of $750 each) to students entering their first year at University of Alberta. Students who apply must display the following attributes: Friendship, Knowledge, Service, Morality, and Excellence. For more information, visit http://www.phigam.ca/scholarship2009.pdf . Applicants must send a high school transcript, essay and personal information as outlined in the application. Applications are due June 1, 2009.
U of A
The September 2009 Admission Averages are as follows.
Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry & Home Economics: 70.0%
Faculty of Arts: 72.0%
Faculty of Augustana: 70.0%
Faculty of Engineering: 82.0%
Faculty of Native Studies: 70.0%
Faculty of Nursing: 78.0%
Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation:
Bachelor of Physical Education: 75.0%
Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education combined: 76.0%
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: 78.0%
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation & Leisure Studies: 72.0%
Faculté St Jean: 70.0%
Faculty of Science:
General & Specialization Programs: 75.0%
Honors Programs: 80.0%
Newly Announced Programs at MacEwan!
Bachelor of Arts: Students are now able to do a FULL FOUR YEAR Bachelor of Arts program. This degree gives students the flexibility to design a degree with an arts base that combines subjects that you feel passionate about with these that broaden your career options. You will learn about human nature and the human mind as they are revealed through the arts, languages and the politics of past and present cultures. Visit the MacEwan Bachelor of Arts Web Page for more information.
Bachelor of Child and Youth Care: MacEwan is now offering a full Bachelor of Child and Youth Care degree program. This is an extension of their 2-year Child and Youth Care Diploma program (which is still available). This is a program that prepares students for a rewarding career helping troubled young people and their families. Visit the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care web site for more information.
3. Career Opportunities
The Agriculture & Food Council has developed a website which brings together career profiles, education, industry links and job information. Students can learn about exciting careers in crops, livestock, horticulture, environment, agri-business, food processing and many more sectors of the industry. Check it out at http://www.soiltosky.ca/
Community Disability Services employs 17 000 people across the province in careers that support people with developmental disabilities. For more information, check out their website at communitydisabilityservicesalberta.com.
5. More Scholarship Information
Grade 12 students who had a 75% or higher average for any year of grade 10, 11 and/or 12 and who are entering a post-secondary program in fall, 2009 (including apprenticeship) can apply for an Alexander Rutherford Scholarship.
Information and application forms are available at student services or online by at the ALIS web site (http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships/info.asp?EK=11). The application deadline for September study is May 1, 2010 so get your application in soon.
Students entering their first year of study in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at MacEwan with a minimum 85% grade average and who demonstrate dedication to community service through volunteerism and/or dedication to student governance are eligible to apply for the $1000 Pfizer Entrance Award. for the fall session. Check out the website at www.macewan.ca and follow the links to student awards or see Student Services for details. Deadline is March 31, 2010.
Students entering first year of MacEwan with a minimum of 65% grade average and dedication to community service through volunteerism and/or dedication to student governance are eligible to apply for the $3000 Eric and Lorraine Young Chairman's award. Check out the website at www.macewan.ca and follow the links to student awards or see Student Services for details.Deadline is March 31, 2010.
6.Alternative Delivery Formats
We have received many inquiries regarding Alberta Distance Learning, Next Step and summer school opportunities. There are three options available with Ardrossan/Elk Island Public Schools:
Distance Learning via Ardrossan/Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC): Students who are currently in grades 10 or 11 and who wish to take a distance learning course can contact Mr. Kennerd or Mrs. Muth about enrolling in these courses. Students are required to pay Ardrossan High School for tuition and use of materials ($27 for a 1 credit course, $81 for a 3 credit course and $135 for a 5 credit course). Once they complete and pass their course, they are eligible for a refund. For a complete list of courses please visit the ADLC web page at www.adlc.ca/home/courses
Next Step Outreach School: Students who wish to use a ‘distance learning' format but would like to have the opportunity to have face-to-face contact with and support from your teacher can contact Next Step Outreach School. In Sherwood Park: 464-1899 In Ft. Saskatchewan: 992-0101. Students who are attending Ardrossan and who wish to take a course through Next Step need to see Mr. Vanderburgh for a referral.
Continuing Education: Students who wish to take courses during the evening in a classroom environment can contact Elk Island Public Schools' Continuing Education at 467-7292 or access their brochure on-line by clicking here.
7. Diploma Exams Preparation and Re-writes
Students planning to re-write Diploma Exams:
Diploma Exam Prep Classes
Students can choose from a variety of options to prepare and review for diploma examination subjects:
Continuing Education (Elk Island Public Schools) at Salisbury Composite High School offers prep courses for $120 for the following subjects:
Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Science 30 (June 1, 3, 8, 10)
Register at eipscontinuinged.ca or phone 780-993-5136.
Peak Performance at Milleniium place in Sherwood Park - $125
Pure Math 30 (June 11, 12, 13, 14)
Register by phoning Lisa or Wes at 780-464-1413
Apex Diploma Preparation at the U of A Campus Vanvliet Center offers prep courses for $130 for the following subjects
Social Studies - Part A (June 9 and 10)
Diplomax (PrimeTime Learning) at the Maier Centre - ETLC at the U of A campus offers prep courses for $170 for the following subjects:
English 30-1 Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Pure Math 30, Social Studies 30
Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Applied Math 30, Pure Math 30, Physics 30, Social Studies 30
Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Science 30
Register at www.primetimelearning.ca.
Ordering Official Transcripts
Most post-secondary institutions allow students to self-report their marks when they apply. If you get conditional acceptance based on first semester marks, you can then register for your courses. To get final acceptance, you must complete a Request for Official Transcripts and send it to Alberta Education. After your diploma exams are marked in mid-July, Alberta Education will forward your transcript to the institutions to which you have applied. Each transcript costs $10. Students can apply on-line at www.education.gov.ab.ca/learning/studentservices/ or pick up a transcript request form from Student Services.
8.Tutoring
Student services maintains a list of students who have offered their services to tutor other students in a wide range of subject areas. We provide contact information to students/families who then make their own arrangements directly with the tutor. We do ask that families pay the tutors a minimum of $10/hour.Any students who are interested in tutoring students at the high school, junior high or elementary level are encouraged to sign-up with Mrs. Muth or Mr. Kennerd.
The University of Alberta Students' Union maintains a database of tutors. This list is available at http://www.su.ualberta.ca/, select "Student Resources" then "Tutor Listings" then select the letter "H" as all highs school courses are listed there. For example, high school math is listed under "HMATH - Mathematics."
9. Family Supports
Please contact Student Services staff directly for information regarding supports available to our families.
Altview is a sexual minority support group and forum in Strathcona County for any youth up to age 25. For more information visit www.altview.ca or email info@altview.ca
Student, Parent and Community Resources
Family and Community Services - 464-4044
-counseling, family school liaison, parent teen conflict resolution, mediation, TAPS - Teen Addictions Prevention Strategies
AADAC - Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission- youth treatment services http://www.aadac.com/124_671.asp
PChAD - Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act- information regarding current legislation
http://www.aadac.com/565_532.asp
Parents Empowering Parents -parents helping other parents with strategies dealing with drug related issues in the family
Strathcona County Hall (lower level), 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park
Contact: Maralyn Benay (780) 417-9760, ext. 228 http://www.pepsociety.ca
10. Community Information
11. Exchange Programs, Out-of-Province High School Opportunities and Volunteer Programs
High School
Grade 11 students who are "talented young people who have a strong background in community service and an interest in internationalism" may want to consider Pearson College. Pearson College is a high school program that is for grade 12/13 students and offers a full scholarship program. Students from over 85 countries attend. Information is available from http://www.pearsoncollege.ca/.
EF is an established organization that offers programs for students who are interested in doing a year of high school overseas. Locations include France, Germany, Spain, Great Britain/U.K., Ireland, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Pamphlets are available in student services or at the EF web site, www.ef.com/highschool.
After High School
We have received the following information from Agriventure: "AgriVenture is a unique and exciting opportunity for young people 18 to 30 to travel and work in 12 different countries. All aspects of the trip from tickets to, work permits & insurance are taken care of for the participants." Students wanting further information can go to http://www.agriventure.com/ or see Student Services.
12. SATs
13. Post-Secondary Applications (online links)
University of Alberta registration information:
http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=161
University of Alberta online application:
http://www.registrar.ualberta.ca/ro.cfm?id=211
Grant MacEwan
http://www.business.macewan.ca/gmcc/management/Admission/Applicat.cfm?MenuOption=2&Line=5
NAIThttp://www.nait.ca/registrar/fulltimeapplication/instructions.htm
14. Summer Programs
Summer Programs
Community Programs
Pilgrims Hospice offers a program in Sherwood Park called Expressive Arts for Grieving Children, Teens and their Families. If you know of someone who would benefit from participating in this program, check the website at www.pilgrimshospice.ca or call Cheryl Roberts at 413-9801. See Student Services for details.
Global Journeys offers secondary school credit courses to students interested in learning and travel. Destinations include Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Tunisia, Malta, Ecuador, Southeast Asia, Costa Rica, and Bermuda. For more information, see Student Services or visit the website at http://www.global-journeys.com/.
Agriventure Programs give young people, aged 18 to 30, the opportunity to travel the world and combine this with working in agriculture or horticulture. Placements are available in UK, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Australia or Europe and programs run for a minimum of 4 months up to 12 months in one country. For more information, see Student Services or check the website at http://www.agriventure.info/.
Students entering their first year of study in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at MacEwan with a minimum 85% grade average and who demonstrate dedication to community service through volunteerism and/or dedication to student governance are eligible to apply for the $1000 Pfizer Entrance Award. for the fall session. Check out the website at www.macewan.ca and follow the links to student awards or see Student Services for details. Deadline is March 31, 2009.
