Jasper Place School Calendar 2020-21 School Vision Respectful Learning and At Jasper Place High School we are Working Environments serious about student success and committed to providing a positive learning Edmonton Public Schools, in co-operation environment that will foster and support with its staff groups, is committed high expectations and excellence in to a creating a healthy, respectful student achievement, behavior and learning environment for students, staff service. members, trustees, parents, volunteers and contractors. We recognize the worth We believe that success is best achieved of every person without discrimination. in an atmosphere of mutual respect and We are committed to working toward the trust supported by a partnership among elimination of objectionable behaviour students, staff, parents and community in our schools and workplaces, and members that reinforces academic to maintaining an environment that is learning, citizenship skills and student respectful, safe, nurturing and positive responsibility. for everyone. Please help us achieve this goal by interacting in a manner which respects the dignity and value of others. TOP REASONS TO BE AT JASPER PLACE HIGH SCHOOL

We’re one of the biggest high You’ll have the opportunity to be We give you the chance to explore schools in Western Canada. challenged. your interests. That means we’re able to offer Research has shown that AP students With more than 100 courses to more to our students. are better prepared to handle the choose from, and more than academic rigor experienced at university! 50 clubs and teams to join, we These are just a few of the know you will find something for reasons we think you should We’ll prepare you for the future. you. Choose options like Guitar, We provide you with the tools you need Cosmetology, or Web Design. be at JP. to succeed after high school. Our unique Are you going to try out for the course offerings, modern technology, Wrestling, Cheer, or Football You can be yourself. and state of the art facilities will give you team? You might find students just Students tell us they feel they can really an edge and ensure our graduates can like you in the Book Club, Theater be themselves at JP and that makes us compete with the best in the world. Club, or Ski Club. We have it all! proud. Everyone feels like they have a special place at our school — we learn You can work while you study — and Rebel pride. from each other, respect each other earn credits doing it! You can see Rebel pride in all and celebrate our differences. Explore a future career through our aspects of student life at Jasper Work Experience program or RAP, our Place. You can hear it when the Our staff love their jobs. Registered Apprenticeship Program crowd roars in support of our Our teachers have received provincial, where you can receive on the job athletes. You can see it in the national and international recognition training and experience. bright red shirts, face paint, and for excellence in teaching. Teachers, posters throughout the school. counselors, administration, and other You can get involved. We’re bold, confident and proud. staff are dedicated to helping everyone Belt out a tune at our talent show, or We are Rebels! succeed. Our students tell us that use your charm to help raise funds for makes the difference in ensuring a charity! Each month, student leaders great high school experience. organize energizing activities for staff and students to build school spirit.

Alberta High School Diploma

□ Earn a minimum of 100 credits and complete the following courses: □ English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2; and □ Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2; and □ Mathematics 20-1, or 20-2, or 20-3; and □ Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20; and □ Physical Education 10; and □ Career and Life Management (CALM); and □ 10 credits, in any combination, from: Career and Technology Studies (CTS) and/or Fine Arts and/or Second Languages and/or Physical Education 20 and/or Physical Education 30; and Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) courses Knowledge and Employability courses; and □ 10 credits in any 30-level course (other than English and Social Studies), including: 30 level Mathematics, Science, Fine Arts, Second Language, CTS, or Physical Education and/or 30 level Locally Developed Course and/or 30 level Work Experience and/or 30 level Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) 30-level Knowledge and Employability courses Advanced level (3000 series) in CTS courses 30-level Green Certificate Specialization courses Special Projects 30 Student Services What can school counsellors do for you? The counselling department at Jasper Place provides a number of services for students and parents:

Scholarships Academic Assistance We are very proud of student achievement at Jasper Place Students who are struggling with course work are encouraged High School. Students are encouraged to start working toward to seek help. The first source of help is the classroom teacher. scholarship requirements during their grade ten year, as there Beyond that, Student Services provides study skills information and are often community service or leadership components that counsellors will work to provide support and make connections with must be completed. Scholarship information is available on the ACCESS and outside tutors. website. Scholarship information will be available in a brochure in Student Services later in the year. Counsellors will assist students Personal Counselling to research the multitude of scholarships available, and to write Problems that students may encounter are varied but often effective applications. a conversation with a counsellor can help. Counsellors are experienced in helping students see problems clearly, and in Educational Planning identifying potential solutions. Where more intensive help is needed, Choosing the right set of courses for high school can be challenging, students are referred to appropriate agencies. but is crucial to future success. A counsellor can inform students of the requirements for university or other post- secondary institutions, Career Centre help identify strengths and interests, and create a plan for high Career information and assistance, designed to help students school. research their career goal, will be available through Student Services. Counsellors are available to help students research Career Awareness post-secondary, scholarship, careers information, and complete Students who have not created a list of potential careers, or who applications. do not see how high school will help them reach their goals are at greater risk for low achievement or dropping out of high school. Work Experience and RAP programming is provided through Mr. Career tools such as interest inventories and job information banks Elliott in Room 155a. help students plan for their future. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS ACCESS (LRC) Behavior The ACCESS centre is a program that oversees students taking courses by modules Appropriate behavior is required from all students. Students are expected to respect all to either upgrade or complete a course in their program. The tutoring program provides staff, all students and their property, and school authority and school board property. students with volunteer student tutors available throughout the day. Any student can access this great program on a drop in basis, and we welcome students who want to Student Code of Conduct study, use a computer or work in ACCESS before school, lunch, after school or during Students shall conduct themselves so as to reasonably comply with the following code of a spare. conduct: a) be diligent in pursuing their studies; Athletics b) attend school regularly and punctually; There are many school athletic teams, and these include Badminton, Basketball, c) co-operate fully with everyone authorized to provide education programs and other Cheerleading, Cross Country Running, Football, Rugby, Track and Field, Soccer, services; Volleyball, etc. If you are interested in taking part in any of these events, please contact d) comply with the rules of the school; the Athletics office for more information. e) account to their teachers for their conduct; f) respect the rights of others; Attendance g) carry I.D. card at all times; and Regular attendance in class is one of the most important contributing factors to student h) Cellphones are to be used only during non-instructional time, and are not permitted in learning and student success. Students are expected to be in every class, on time, instructional areas such as the General Office, or the LRC. At teachers discretion, such every day unless they are approved to be away. Possible reasons may include field trip, devices may be permitted for educational use in the classroom. illness, or bereavement. Parents must contact the school if the student is away from school for illness or personal reasons before the absence starts. All absences from Failure to follow any of these expectations may result in detention, suspensions and/or a class will be recorded. Student absences will be reported daily on SchoolZone. Parents recommendation for expulsion from the school. can request a printout of their child’s attendance at any time through the general office or access this information on SchoolZone (http://schoolZone.epsb.ca). Students are An Edmonton by-law makes it illegal to bully and harass others. The bylaw defines bullying responsible for all course material missed while absent for any reason, and there may as “repeated intimidation of others by the real or threatened infliction of physical, verbal, be consequences for unexcused absences. written, electronically transmitted, or emotional abuse.”

Awards and Scholarships Bicycles There are a wide variety of scholarships and financial assistance available. Please talk Please ensure your bike is securely locked and stored in a designated area. Bikes should to our Counsellors in Student Services or view the list of awards on the school website not be ridden on school property. (jasperplace.epsb.ca). Bus Passes Bus Passes are sold before school, lunch hour and after school by cash, debit, MasterCard and Visa at the Kiosk (located by the library). Annual bus passes will be available for pick-up the day before monthly passes go on sale. Please watch the announcements for the date each month. Students must have a school I.D. card to purchase a bus pass. If you do not have your I.D. you may not have another student Web Sites of Interest purchase your bus pass. This is considered fraud by Edmonton Transit and they will issue bylaw tickets to the owner as well as the second user of the bus pass for fare evasion. http://jasperplace.epsb.ca Cafeteria http://schoolzone.epsb.ca The cafeteria is open all day to students, and breakfast and lunch include healthy choices such as vegetables and dip, fruit cups, soups, and sandwiches. Students are expected to deposit all garbage in www.yconic.com the proper bins, and return used cafeteria dishes and trays to the proper containers. Appropriate behavior is expected in the cafeteria at all times. www.scholarshipscanada.com Career Information www.schoolfinder.com Our Career Centre is located in Student Services, and offers many services to students. Post-Secondary and Scholarship information to help guide students to create an educational and career plan, and to make www.dnd.ca (Armed Forces) course selections and choices around their career pathway. www.canlearn.ca Cellphones Cellphones are to be used only during non-instructional time, and are not permitted in instructional areas www.alis.gov.ab.ca (Career Information such as the General Office, or the Library. At teachers discretion, such devices may be permitted for educational use in the classroom. Hotline, Student Finance, Occupational Profiles, Scholarships and Bursaries) Cheating/Academic Dishonesty Cheating in any form is not allowed. This includes plagiarizing or copying material from another student www.gocollege.com (Students interested in or source without attribution, or using unauthorized material for an assignment or exam, or supplying information to other students. Students may be suspended, may lose credits/course privileges, and/or may post secondary education in the United States have to demonstrate learning in another manner. Depending on the circumstances of the case, a variety including information on ACT and SAT tests) of consequences may result. Clubs and Teams Emergency Measures (Intruders in School) At Jasper Place, there are many opportunities for students to get involved in clubs If intruders present a threat to student safety, the following steps will occur: and teams. Participation in clubs and teams is open to all students. Please watch the 1. The buzzer will be sounded a number of times in quick succession and an announcements for information. announcement will declare a LOCKDOWN to be in effect. 2. At this signal, students are to move directly to the nearest classroom or secure area Counselling & Student Services and await further directions. The Counselling office is located at the bottom of the tower. 3. Students are to remain calm and refrain from using the school phone or personal School counsellors provide: cell phones. • counselling assistance to students experiencing personal difficulties Further instructions will be provided on the school P.A. system. Our school will participate • assistance to students and parents in educational planning in lockdown drills throughout the year. • liaison between students/families and community services • assistance to students in career planning Emergency Measures (Unsafe Building) • information about scholarships, grants and loans If there is a need to evacuate the school due to an unsafe environment such as a gas • advocacy for students in personal and academic development leak or chemical spill, the following steps will occur: 1. The buzzer will be sounded a number of times in quick succession. Detention Room 2. The continuous fire alarm will sound. Students who are continually late or absent from class may be assigned to serve Students are to exit the building in an orderly manner and proceed to the gym at St. F.X. detentions at lunch in our DT room. Students are expected to bring school work to work School (1 block north) and assemble there with their teachers. on. This area is also used for students to make up missed homework or exams. Examinations During an examination, students: Dress Code • will have no other work or material on their desks other than materials specifically Students are expected to dress in a manner that reflects a positive sense of self within required for that exam, a welcoming, inclusive, safe and healthy learning environment. School expectations • will not talk to any other student during the exam time. (cell phones and music devices for student attire take into account a student’s right to fairness, dignity and respect and are prohibited), will not discriminate against students based on race, gender, gender identity, gender • requiring assistance or explanation will raise their hand and communicate only with expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, socio-economic the teacher status, or body type. • shall not look at the paper or work of any other student nor will they have anything Dress code expectations will be implemented in a manner that empowers students written on their desks or person, and to make decisions that promote a positive sense of self and contribute to a respectful • in conjunction with district policy, may only use approved calculators that must be learning environment. cleared before entering the exam room. Exam Break Hallways During the writing of examinations in January & June, regular classes are suspended so that Students are not permitted in the hallways during class time. Students who do not have a students can study for their exams. Special study classes and tutorials are available for all class scheduled must work in the Learning Resource Centre or Cafeteria. students who require extra help. Check with your teacher for times and places. Examination schedules are posted in all classrooms and on SchoolZone. Students who have a conflict Homework with exams are responsible for making arrangements with their teachers to write their Homework is to be expected in most courses every day, and students should spend exams at different times. Exceptional situations require prior approval from the principal or between 15-30 minutes per subject each night. Assignments are an essential part of course your assistant principal. content and, in order for students to maintain satisfactory progress it is important that assignments are done well and completed on time. If students are having difficulty with an Fees assignment, they should request assistance from their teacher in advance of the due date. Fees are payable at the time of registration. If a student is unable to pay fees when Please contact a teacher if you need additional information. registering, arrangements for payment must be made with the administration. High School Completion Fire Drills Edmonton Public Schools allows students three years to complete their graduation There will be fire drills during the course of the year as required by fire code regulations. requirements at their local high school. Students are expected to plan their course work These are an important part of school safety and students are expected to exit the building and requirements within this time span. Students who do not complete their requirements in a timely and orderly fashion. Students requiring additional assistance during evacuation in the three years can attend Centre High to complete or upgrade their high school diploma will be briefed about procedures. requirements. A fourth year at the current high school is allowed only under very specific circumstances. In order to receive an application for a fourth year at Jasper Place High Graduation Ceremony Requirements School, students must make an appointment to see their Assistant Principal in early March, Students may be included in commencement ceremonies when they have the potential of and must meet very stringent criteria to be considered. meeting the Alberta High School Diploma requirements by August of their graduation year. A review of students’ eligibility will be conducted early in the Grade 12 year. A listing of Illness eligible participants will be posted throughout the year. Grade 12 students are responsible If you feel sick during the school day, please report to the office for assistance. If you need for checking and resolving any discrepancies from the list with their assistant principal prior to go home, the school will contact your parent. Students who are required to leave school to the end of February. In addition, students must have 90% attendance in their Grade 12 early for medical or dental appointments, personal business or any other legitimate purpose year. Students with outstanding fees must resolve these before they can participate in the must sign out at the General Office. Students are asked to bring a written note of permission school based celebrations. from a parent/guardian indicating the reason for early leave.

Gymnasiums & Fitness Centre Use Lates The gyms and fitness centre may be used by students with the permission of their Phys. Students are expected to arrive on time. Students who arrive late are expected to report Ed. Teacher or other designate. Students borrowing equipment must leave their school I.D. directly to class, and may have to make up the missed time. card with the Phys. Ed. supervisor. Learning Resource Centre REB Your I.D. card is required to sign out materials and use computers. REB is Jasper Place High School’s international basketball tournament. It involves teams from around the world and is a first class event with major student participation in a variety Lockers of areas. Students who have no unexcused absences will be invited to attend the Opening Specific lockers will be assigned to all students and will be registered by their teachers. All Ceremonies. lockers must be registered with the General Office. The school will provide access to a lock and students are advised not to share their locker combination or to leave valuables in their School Resource Officer lockers. Unauthorized locks will be removed. JPHS is not responsible for the security of The School Resource Officer is available to help staff and students at any time in order to your locker or its contents. Locks must be returned at the end of the school year. Students discuss personal and legal matters. will be expected to complete a locker agreement form on the 1st day of classes. Note: School officials may search a student’s locker and seize any illegal materials. Such School Council materials may be used as evidence against the student in disciplinary proceedings. If, Interested parents are invited to participate as members of the school council, along with school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the locker contains materials that representatives from staff, students and the community. The purpose of school council is to pose a threat to the health, welfare, and safety of students in the school or the school provide input on matters related to the school. Contact the school office for meeting dates. environment, a student’s locker may be searched without prior warning.

SchoolZone Marks/Appeals SchoolZone is a link between classroom and home. This secure web portal allows parents, If you have a question about your assigned mark, please talk with your teacher. If you are teachers and students to access school information including homework assignments, not satisfied, you may discuss it with the Department Head or, if necessary, your Assistant attendance, progress reports, learning resources, school news and announcements. http:// Principal. Marks are cumulatively determined throughout the school term. The final mark SchoolZone.epsb.ca will reflect the full year’s work.

Skateboards and Roller blades Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences For the safety of our students and staff skateboards, roller blades, and roller shoes are not Conferences are held after the first and third progress reports. Parents are encouraged to allowed to be used in the school or on the school property. contact the school at any time during the school year for additional information regarding achievement and progress, as well as accessing information through SchoolZone. Smoking/Vaping Edmonton Public Schools maintains a smoke-free environment. Smoking and vaping is Parking not permitted in the school or on the school grounds, and an Edmonton by-law makes it There is limited parking for student vehicles. Parking is permitted in designated areas only. illegal for all people under 18 to access or smoke cigarettes or use vapes. Students caught Students are to refrain from parking in staff or visitor parking areas. smoking or vaping may be fined and/or suspended. Progress Reports Progress reports are issued on schoolzone in early November, February, April and June. Sports Medicine & Fitness Centre knowledge and attitudes in the graded curriculum. If a student stops attending a class An on-site athletic trainer and fitness consultant is available to students through the prior to completion of that course or if poor attendance appears to be a factor resulting Jasper Place Fitness Centre. Our trainer also assists in providing support to our Sports in an unsuccessful first attempt at a course, the student may not be allowed to register Medicine courses, and offers support in fitness testing, nutritional counselling, and the in that course for the following semester. Students may only be allowed to register in the development of a personalized fitness program. Students can receive assistance with same diploma course twice in the same year if they write the diploma and if space permits. training and injury rehabilitation. Visitors Student Leadership All visitors must contact the General Office for permission to be in the school. Become part of the Student Leadership team and help to plan the many worthwhile student involvements for this year! Any students can take part and all are encouraged to participate in the many and varied events throughout the year. Weapons WEAPONS OF ANY TYPE ARE PROHIBITED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. STUDENTS Student I.D. Cards FOUND VIOLATING THIS REGULATION WILL BE RECOMMENDED FOR EXPULSION Each student will be issued a photo I.D. card. These must be carried by students at FROM SCHOOL. all times and presented when requested. Student I.D. cards are bar coded and used to sign out textbooks and purchase bus passes. They are also used to access the Yearbook Learning Resources Centre, and the Fitness Centre. It is the student’s responsibility Our yearbook is compiled of photographs and details of the year’s events and activities. to safeguard their I.D. card. If a photo I.D. card is lost a replacement is available at Yearbooks are sold at registration in the fall and students should make sure they reserve the office for a $5 charge. their book at this time as it may not be available for purchase in June.

Textbooks Students can sign out textbooks by presenting their I.D. card in the LRC. Students cannot take out second copies of books or sign out texts for courses not on their timetable. If books are lost, students must pay the replacement cost of the book. Textbooks must be returned before final exams are written.

Timetables Timetables are usually distributed during Registration. If students want to make changes to their timetable, they must make the requested change before the semester starts. Students must follow their timetable as scheduled once classes have started. All Grade 10 students must have a full timetable. Students will be assigned a final mark for every course they are registered in. This mark will become part of the students’ permanent Alberta Education record and will represent the student’s skills, Jasper Place High School 8950-163 Street Edmonton, AB T5R 2P2

Principal: David Morris

Assistant Principals: Leanne Whitefield (Students A-Di) Rob Simpson (Students Do-Ko) Ana Paulino (Students Kr-Ra) Rob Ennis (Students Re-Z)

Telephone: (780) 408-9000 Fax: (780) 486-1984

Website: jasperplace.epsb.ca