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Tommy Douglas Collegiate TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE 1 TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE Courage, my friends; ‘tis not too late to build a better world. Tommy Douglas Tommy Douglas Collegiate opened its doors to grade 9 and 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS students on August 27, 2007. The school is named after the for- mer premier of the Province of Saskatchewan, Tommy Douglas, Introduction ……………………………………………….…2 who was a tireless crusader for the betterment of all people in Student Services, Enriched and Advanced Placement..…….. 4 this province and country. Tommy Douglas was known for Course Levels (Modified/Regular/Enriched) ..………….…...5 many firsts, including founding Universal Medicare which was English as an Additional Language………………………….6 Functional Living Skills Program…………………………....6 later adopted by the federal government of Canada. He was Extra-Curricular Program………………………………..…...7 honoured in 2006 by the people of Canada who voted him “The French Immersion…………………………………….…..9-10 Greatest Canadian” on a CBC television series. Grade 9 Program …………………………………….….11-13 Off The Grid Program………………………………………13 The “Tiger Family” continues to grow! The staff and students are SPS Core Requirement Graduation Plan……….…….……..14 proud of the academic and extracurricular traditions that have Additional Languages & Supports………………………….15 been, and continue to be, developed. A solid academic founda- Secondary Level Subject Areas tion combined with excellent visual and performing arts, practical English……………………………………………………...16 and applied arts, and athletic programs offer a wide array of op- Fine Arts ………………………………………………...17-19 tions for students. Tommy Douglas Collegiate has an excellent Mathematics …………………………………………….20-22 staff who are prepared to assist students in their educational Physical Education …………………………………………23 Softball Academy…………………………………………...24 journey. We encourage our students to take pride, to be creative Practical and Applied Arts………………………………25-28 and critical thinkers, and to be problem solvers. We also work Science…………………………………………………..29-30 with students as they strive to achieve personal excellence and Social Sciences………………………….…………………..31 Online Learning Centre & Junior Achievement……………32 as they mature into responsible, respectful students and citi- Post-Secondary Admission Requirements……….…………33 zens. Selecting classes each year is an important task that re- quires careful thought and effective course planning. It is recom- mended that each student discuss short and long range plans with a parent, teacher, counsellor or administrator. The staff at Tommy Douglas Collegiate look forward to another great year. We hope your high school years will be filled with successful memories and experiences. We are glad you have chosen Tom- my Douglas Collegiate and hope you find the information in this course selection book helpful in making your course decisions for the upcoming year. 2 MISSION STATEMENT STATE OF THE ART FACILITY At Tommy Douglas Collegiate we believe that all students’ have within themselves the ability to build on their successes. Our Tommy Douglas Collegiate is a state of the art facility that committed team of teachers and professionals work toward find- includes two large gymnasiums, a 423 seat performing arts ing the avenue in which each student can achieve quality living theatre, a large band area complete with practice rooms, a skills through education, social, physical and creative aptitudes. dance studio, an industrial arts woods shop, a home Our goal is to help create an environment that promotes mutual Economics lab, science labs, a 5000 square foot fitness respect, shared interests and a safe & caring school for our facility, computer and graphic arts labs as well as classrooms Tommy Douglas students and staff. equipped with data projectors and wireless technology. We have a community room, a food servery and a large com- mons area for students. Surrounding the school are 68 acres of park space which include soccer, softball and football fields, as well as walking and biking trails. As part of the Blairmore Integrated Facility, Tommy Douglas Collegiate is in partnership with the City of Saskatoon and Bethlehem Catho- lic High School - the two schools in the Blairmore Integrated Facility are joined by a 50 metre international size pool, warm -up pool, diving facility, indoor water park and slides, fitness areas and a 160 meter indoor walk/jog track. This is truly a one of a kind facility and a destination centre for the citizens of Saskatoon and surrounding communities. 3 Student services ENRICHMENT AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT The Student Services program is designed to promote academ- ic, educational, personal, social, and career development. ADVANCED PROGRAM ADVANTAGE As an integral part of the secondary program, counselling and guidance builds a foundation for learning based on: Tommy Douglas is also a designated Advanced Place- Positive attitude toward school and learning ment school. The AP (Advanced Placement) program is Personal responsibility an option for those students who excel in specific subject Respect for self and others areas and wish to further enrich their experience. The Knowledge and skills for employment courses also carry the potential to earn a university or Research indicates that counselling and guidance programs: college credit prior to leaving high school. It is expected Improve academic achievement that students enrolled in the AP program bring advanced Enhance educational and career planning and school-to- skills and knowledge to the class to begin with. Much of work transition the work is student-driven, and it is imperative that stu- Foster positive attitudes toward school, learning, and dents are self-motivated and able to work independently work when necessary. This program is currently offered in Increase acquisition and application of conflict resolu- English Language Arts and in Biology. tion skills In Grade 12, the materials studied are university-level, Decrease dropouts with analysis and discussion of said materials expected School counsellors: to reflect a significantly higher level of sophistication. The Help resolve problems that interfere with learning AP exam occurs in May for all subject areas. Students Counsel individuals and groups enrolled in AP designated schools may challenge ANY of Conduct guidance learning activities the exams, even if that course isn’t offered in the school. Facilitate educational planning In these cases, student will use the plethora of online Provide career planning and vocational educational op- resources available from the College Board, including portunities past exams, to prepare themselves to write. The in- Make available information on financial aid and college planning school AP administer must be notified, as exams and Support students with special needs proxies must be arranged for. Offer crisis intervention and prevention ADVANCED PLACEMENT IN SASKATCHEWAN: Make referrals to community agencies and professionals as needed A teacher, parent, administrator, friend or agency may refer Both the University of Saskatchewan and the University students to a counsellor, or a student may self-refer. of Regina grant credit to students achieving a score of 4 A positive relationship between school and home fosters the or 5 on AP exams. With such a score, students have the academic, social, and emotional growth of students. opportunity to earn credit for entry-level classes, saving Counsellors invite parents to meet with them concerning their them the cost of tuition, as well as affording them greater children. flexibility with their timetables. Students enrolled in AP School Counsellors may also have knowledge and skills to better prepare Involve parents them for the rigors of university academics. Inform parents or guardians of situations or behaviours that may harm their child or others Provide parenting skills information Provide referral information about community resources Protect the privacy of information shared by parents and students 4 COURSE LEVELS RESOURCE CLASS Classes at Tommy Douglas are often offered at different levels: Resource class helps support students who struggle Advanced Placement, Enriched, Regular and Modified. A stu- with the regular curriculum by providing extra support. dent can obtain a full credit in a subject regardless of the level During the resource class, students receive assis- of difficulty of a course. tance with classroom assignments, set goals, devel- op organizational strategies, and learn study skills. LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY The resource teacher and classroom teachers collab- In most classrooms, teachers support individual students orate to develop strategies to assist these students through differentiated instruction. Some courses, however, can with their classes. Support with curriculum will be pro- be offered at more than one level to match the common needs and abilities of a group of learners. vided in conjunction with teaching learning strategies Regular Level courses follow the provincial outcomes found so that students will become independent learners. within each curricular area. Such courses require students to be able to work on their own after the teacher has helped them de- velop basic understanding. The pace of instruction is intended to endure mastery by the students. Modified Level courses cover 50% of the provincial outcomes and 50% of outcomes created by the school division. Courses offer a greater variety of ways to learn the material to address learning differences and gaps. The courses focus
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