Program Guide 2020-2021
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EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; VIBRANT COMMUNITY 2020/2021 PROGRAM GUIDE 4 Welcome 20 Mathematics 4 Staff 22 Science 5 Clubs and Co-curricular Activities 26 Physical Education 6 Student Leadership 29 Partnership 7 Students' Union 30 International Languages (French, German, Spanish) 8 Student Services 34 Fine and Performing Arts 9 Career Pathways (Art, Drama, Dance, Music) 10 Planning Your High School Program 40 Career and Technology Studies 12 The Advanced Placement Program 46 Special Programs 13 AP Capstone 48 Learning Strategies 14 Alberta High School Diploma 49 Awards, Diplomas, Certificates, Scholarships 15 High School Course Listing 51 After High School, Then What? 16 Planning Your High School Program - Worksheet 52 Summer School 2020 17 English 54 Pre-enrol 18 Social Studies SCONA OFFERS A CHANCE FOR EVERY TYPE OF PERSON TO SHINE. 2 STRATHCONA HIGH SCHOOL We strive to develop thoughtful learners and dynamic leaders who are prepared to embrace challenges and make meaningful contributions to society. 2020/2021 PROGRAM GUIDE 3 STAFF Principal / HANS VAN GINHOVEN Assistant Principals / KELLY REIERSON / NARINDAR RIAR / NATASHYA SHEWCHUK DEPARTMENT HEADS English / ANNA JANZEN Social Studies / GREG ROBINSON Science / SETH GREGORY WELCOME Mathematics / CRYSTAL DE JONG International Languages / JENNIFER FRANCIS Since 1908 Strathcona has been about excellence. Fine and Performing Arts / LINETTE SMITH Our outstanding achievement results and our Advanced Placement scores have given us a reputation of being one Physical Education / WADE ROLPH of the finest schools in Canada. We pride ourselves in pushing to excellence and success in Athletics, Fine Arts, International Athletics / JOSH SPRONK Languages and Student Leadership. We strive to build a community with our motto “As one who serves.” In serving Career and Technology Studies / the community and the world Scona has raised over 2.7 RICHARD MCADIE million dollars for worthy causes. Student Leadership / TOM YONGE Strathcona is a learning community where exemplary staff Student Life / JANE GRANT work with students and parents to provide an environment in which learning thrives and students are given the skills Literacy and Staff Development / ROBIN WOODRUFF to become the leaders of the 21st century. Student Services / RON WARD This Program Guide will give parents and prospective students a description of the courses, programs and activities available Advanced Placement / TRACY GERUN at Strathcona. Strathcona prides itself in preparing students for post-secondary education and the world of work. Work Experience Coordinator / WADE ROLPH This information is also available on our website: Business Manager / MARIA LEIGHTON strathconaschool.ca. Administrative Assistant / LESLIE ZIMMERMAN Hopefully you will find this program guide informative. If you need more information, would like to meet with us or tour our facilities, please give us a call. Hans Van Ginhoven Principal SCONA FEATURES: A co-curricular program aimed at maximum involvement and excellent performance. There are extensive opportunities to participate in Leadership, Fine Arts, Athletics and many clubs 4 STRATHCONA HIGH SCHOOL SCONA FEATURES: Extracurricular trips include many trips within Alberta as well as international experiences CLUBS AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CLUBS AND SCONA ATHLETICS: ACTIVITIES TRADITION AND EXCELLENCE At Strathcona we offer a wide variety of clubs and activities for Co-curricular activities are strong both in the number our students to become involved in during the year. Below are of participants and the quality of performance. examples of experiences that fostered a positive community environment at our school. Strathcona teams have won numerous city and provincial championships over the years. Our successes in the number • Athletics Connect • Grad Committee • Scona Theatre Co. of championships are unequalled in Alberta. Our student • Cappies: • International • Scona's Founding athletes represent themselves and the school to the best of Journal Critics Exchanges Culture's Club their abilities, not only athletically but in the classroom and the community as well. When our students wear the Lord’s • Chess Club • Intramurals • Scona Pride - uniform, they wear it with pride and dignity living up to the • Citadel Club • Improv formerly known School Motto – “Ut Qui Ministrat” (As One Who Serves). as GSA We offer the following interschool athletic programs: • Coffee With • Japanese • Scona Writes Consty Culture Club SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER APRIL-MAY • Conversation • Karate Club • Student Senate • Cross Country • Curling • Beach Volleyball Club • Library Club • Ski and Snowboard Club • Football • Indoor Soccer • Junior and Senior • Community • Language Student (Co-Ed) Boys Soccer and Competitive Task Force • Scona Track Club • Golf Computer Science • Junior and Senior • Senior • Maker Space • Students' Union • Junior and Senior Boys Basketball Girls Soccer • Culinary Club • Tech Crew Boys Volleyball Arts Clubs • Junior and Senior • Senior • MED Club • Tea Club • Junior and Senior • Debate Club Girls Volleyball Girls Basketball Boys Rugby • Media Club • Travel Club • Senior • Dungeons and • Swimming FEBRUARY Dragons Club • Model UN • Ultimate Frisbee Girls Rugby • Flag Football • Gamers' Club • Robotics • Yearbook • Badminton • Track and Field • Wrestling • Science Olympics • Indoor Track • Ultimate Frisbee • Ninja Warrior 2020/2021 PROGRAM GUIDE 5 “SCONA MAKES IT THEIR MISSION TO MAKE EACH DAY BETTER FOR EVERY PERSON THEY CAN. IT’S A SCHOOL WHERE ALL ARE RECOGNIZED AND INCLUDED IN SCHOOL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. IT’S A PLACE WHERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COME TOGETHER TO TRY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.” STUDENT LEADERSHIP STUDENT CLASS OPPORTUNITIES HIGHLIGHTS LEADERSHIP • Experiential learning that challenges • Host the "Get Your Lord On" 15, 25, 35 students to learn about themselves retreat annually and others • Host of the annual “Scona Our Leadership program is one of the • Receive volunteer and mentorship Initiative” which has raised over largest and most dynamic programs in opportunities in the school 2.2 million dollars for local Canada. With over 400 Scona students and local community and global service projects taking Leadership, next year is going to be EPIC! We want YOU to join our team! • Development of leadership • Spread the Word (2009) – Leadership is a full year 5 credit option and interpersonal skills HIV Orphanage in Bulmala, Kenya offered both in and out of the timetable. • Create long lasting relationships • Play it Forward (2010) – Right to Play • Not For Sale (2011) – Human Trafficking • Live Love Lend (2012) – Kiva • H2ALL (2013) – Water Aid formally known as WaterCan • Chain Reaction (2014) – World Bicycle Relief • The Treehouse Project (2015) – The Bissell Centre and Change for Children • The Bike2Box Campaign (2016) – Shelterbox Canada • The Hope in Motion Campaign (2017) – The Jack Davis Hope Foundation • The Break The Cycle Campaign (2018) – World Food Programme in partnership with Earth Group • The Beyond Borders Campaign (2019) – Doctors Without Borders 6 STRATHCONA HIGH SCHOOL Honouring tradition, we embrace our motto “as one who serves.” STUDENTS’ UNION Strathcona’s Students’ Union is one of The Students’ Union organizes many the pillars of Scona’s tradition and is the school-wide events to make the school heart of the school community. The club year memorable including: “THE SCHOOL SPIRIT HERE allows students the opportunity to help IS LIKE NO OTHER SCHOOL unify the school community. Students’ • Welcome Week I’VE EVER EXPERIENCED Union is committed to promoting school • Spirit and Theme Days spirit by organizing and executing large • Fanpede OR EVEN HEARD ABOUT. school-wide events. The “Open Door Policy” is designed to allow students • Halloween NONE OF MY FRIENDS AT from all grades to join the Students’ • LIT (Talent Show) OTHER SCHOOLS ENJOY Union Club by attending Tuesday meetings as often as they wish and • Festivus Week PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL at any time in the year. • Open House EVENTS AS MUCH AS There are also opportunities to be • Puttin’ On The Ritz (Formal Day) THE STUDENTS AT SCONA part of the Students’ Union Executive By involving every student who wishes DO. THE ACADEMICS ARE and manage a portfolio such as the to be part of something great, Strathcona GREAT, THE ATHLETICS ARE Strathcona Alumni Newsletter/Website Students’ Union creates a whole school or help with the Social Media accounts. experience that is full of spirit! We are WONDERFUL, AND THERE’S looking forward to you coming out and NOT MUCH ELSE YOU CAN helping make 2020-2021 Strathcona’s best year ever. ASK FOR FROM A SCHOOL.” 2020/2021 PROGRAM GUIDE 7 STUDENT SERVICES Student Services is the one of the exciting hubs of Strathcona. FACULTY Geared toward providing exceptional support for our whole school community, we pride ourselves on meeting Department Head of Student Services / RON WARD the individual needs of students, parents and staff. Student Services coordinates a range of academic supports for our Counsellors / KELCEY LETERSKY / students. We ensure that students are in courses that match RON WARD / RICHARD McADIE their ability and prepare them for post secondary. Additionally, Work Experience / WADE ROLPH through partnerships with the University of Alberta, university students are available throughout the school day for one-on- RAP Coordinator / RICHARD McADIE one or small group tutoring sessions. Peer tutoring from other Strathcona students is also available at lunch hours. We also Administrative