Academic Preparation Program an Introduction to the Canadian High School Curriculum
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ACADEMIC PREPARATION PROGRAM AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM For Students Ages 13 – 17 VANCOUVER, CANADA Accelerate your academic progress BODWELL HIGH SCHOOL is a private co-educational boarding school offering grades 8 to 12 and university preparation. Recognized as a leader among Canadian boarding schools, our school’s diverse international and local student population make it a rich and exciting place to learn, study, play, and build lifelong memories and friendships. Located in North Vancouver, the campus overlooks downtown Vancouver. Bodwell High School’s wide range of facilities include a multi-purpose gym, cafeteria, indoor swimming pool, presentation theatre, music room and library. EXPLORE A HIGH SCHOOL ENJOY VANCOUVER! The Academic Preparation (APP) is designed for students ages 13-17 as an introduction to the Canadian high The APP Program helps ease students into the rigors of Canadian High School academic life by providing an early start to their school curriculum. Our teachers use a theme-based approach to create an engaging and interactive learning environment. Students educational training. The APP Program is required for all students who plan to continue their high school studies at Bodwell and will improve their English skills comprehensively through reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises and through meaningful plan on graduating from Bodwell High School. Students will be exempt from the APP Program only if special permission is given by and engaging activities on and off campus. their admissions officer. BOARDING ACCOMMODATION ACADEMIC CLASSES OUTINGS & EVENTS BOARDING 2 weeks 3 weeks‡ (August 13 - 26, 2017) (August 13 - September 2, 2017) • Prepare for English 12 • Complete components of • Wednesday and weekend • On-site student residence with provincial exam Planning 10 & Graduation outings rooms that accommodate 2-4 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: • Include mathematics, science, Transitions • Visit famous landmarks and students Enjoy the beauty of Vancouver in the Summer! Study a variety of courses in including English, Science, Math, social studies and fine arts • Create a myBlueprint account, attractions in Vancouver • Student lounges with • Focus on physical education an online post-secondary & • On-campus events and kitchenettes, laundry facilities Participate in a Life Skills & Leadership Camp in the 3rd week! Social Studies and Art • Small class sizes career portfolio platform activities each week • Supervised by experienced (Bodwell High School Fall Term Students Only) Enjoy outings around Vancouver every weekend and on • Practice questions from • Begin to fulfill 30 hours of • Fall 2017 students only: staff Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12 volunteer / work experience week 3 life skills and • Breathtaking views of the Experience Bodwell boarding life and enjoy the campus facilities Wednesdays each week • Presentations & study time leadership camp waterfront & mountains provided • Three nutritious meals and an SAMPLE WEEK SCHEDULE * evening snack provided daily TIMES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:00 - 10:30am Art English 2 Science English 1 Art 10:30am - 12:00pm English 1 Social Studies English 2 Math English 1 TYPICAL DAY TIME SCHEDULE TYPICAL NIGHT TIME SCHEDULE 12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch 8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast 6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner Sea to Sky 1:00 - 2:30pm Science English 1 Fine Arts English 2 Science Gondola, Science World 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Academic Classes 7:00 - 8:00 pm Free Time 2:30 - 4:00pm Britannia Mine English 2 Math English 1 Social Studies English 2 & Downtown Museum & Vancouver 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch 8:00 - 9:30 pm Homework & Study Time 4:00 - 6:00pm Shannon Falls Soccer / Hip Hop Basketball / Swim Badminton / Swim 6:00 - 7:00pm Dinner Dinner Bodwell Sports 1:00 - 4:00 pm Academic Classes 9:30 - 10:30 pm Team Time & Evening Snack Extreme Air Park 7:00 - 8:00pm Free time Free time Championships 4:00 - 6:00 pm Physical Education 10:30 pm Curfew 8:00 - 9:30pm Study time Study time ‡3 Week program is for Bodwell High School Students only | *Subject to change. 1st program date is for students’ arrivals only, final program date for students’ departures only. 2 WEEKS / (August 13 - 26, 2017) 3 WEEKS / (August 13 - September 2, 2017) $3,400 $3,600 APPLICATION & PAYMENT DEADLINE: July 14, 2017 *All prices listed above and below are in Canadian dollars. PROGRAM FEES INCLUDE PROGRAM FEES EXCLUDE • Registration Fee of $200 (non-refundable) • Flight to/from Vancouver • Custodianship Letter (if applicable) • Personal Spending Money • Boarding Accommodation (from the program arrival date to the program • Unaccompanied Minor Service Fee (if applicable) departure date)* • Damage Deposit of $200* • Meals (3 per day plus an evening snack) • Medical Insurance (for the program duration) * Collected on arrival to program and returned upon departure if no damage has occurred. Not applicable for the Summer Term for Bodwell High School Fall Term students. • Transportation (airport pick-up/drop-off, to and from outings) • Classes, Activities, Events & Outings • Report Card, Certificate of Completion & Program T-Shirt *Additional days will be charged at $150 per night, if available. Students attending other Bodwell programs that connect with the Academic Preparation Program will not be billed for the 1 night between programs. CANCELLATIONS A $200 non-refundable registration fee is included in all program fees and will be deducted before any refunds are issued. All cancellations require written notice submitted to Bodwell as per the schedule below. No fees will be refunded after 50% refund date. Cancel by July 14, 2017 Cancel by July 28, 2017 100% Refund 50% Refund 604-998-1000 | [email protected] 955 Harbourside Drive, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3S4 bodwell.edu.