FIND YOUR PATH JASPER PLACE HIGH SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS Principal’s Message .......................................................................................... Page 5 Off Campus Education ....................................................................................... Page 14 Academic Courses ............................................................................................ Page 6 Developing Leaders ........................................................................................... Page 15 Career & Technology ......................................................................................... Page 8 Athletics .............................................................................................................. Page 16 Student Supports ............................................................................................... Page 17 Fine Arts ........................................................................................................... Page 10 Student Services ................................................................................................ Page 18 Languages ....................................................................................................... Page 12 Advanced Placement ...................................................................................... Page 13 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................. Page 19 90 130 50+ WHAT SETS JASPER PLACE APART? JP students are confident because they know they are supported. We offer our students the most comprehensive supports and services of ACADEMIC OPTIONAL UNIQUE any high school in Edmonton and that means COURSES COURSES STUDENT CLUBS every JP student, regardless of their capabilities or aspirations will be supported in their chosen path. (And if they need a little help navigating that path, we can help with that too!). daviD MORRiS Principal 40+ 50+ $10,000+ POST-SECONDARY CALM APPROVED JP SCHOLARSHIPS VISITS EACH YEAR PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE 4 5 ACADEMIC COURSES ENGLISH COURSES SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES SCIENCE COURSES PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES English (5 credits) Social Studies (5 credits) Science (5 credits) Physical Education (5-8 credits) High school English Language Arts will assist you in acquiring High school Social Studies is designed to engage you in active and High school Science is designed to assist you in gaining the We want all students to lead a healthy lifestyle, and Physical the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to meet the everyday responsible citizenship while you learn about the world around scientific understanding necessary to be an effective member Education is a great way to start. You’ll develop the knowledge, requirements of today. The ultimate goal of English is to help you you. Upon completion of the program, you will be expected to of society. Learning opportunities are made meaningful so skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong health and fitness. With communicate confidently and competently while deepening your understand the consequences of an increasingly globalized that students can relate science to their lives both inside and a state of the art Fitness Centre and full-time Athletic Therapist understanding and appreciation of literature. world, the complexities of nationalism and internationalism, and outside of the classroom. The Science program consists of on campus. the evolution of the modern liberal world. many courses, and students have several choices based on their Philosophy 20-30 (6 credits) interests, abilities, and future plans. Health Services - Sports Medicine 10-20-30 Philosophy 20/Philosophy 30 addresses some of the main areas Aboriginal Studies 10-20-30 (5 credits) (5 credits) of philosophy: metaphysics, logic, epistemology, ethics, social Aboriginal Studies serves to increase an awareness, Astronomy 15/25 (5 credits) In Health Services Sports Medicine you will acquire knowledge and political philosophy, and aesthetics. The course helps appreciation and understanding of the rich and long lasting Students are inundated with space and astronomy in modern students navigate the human experience by giving them the history, culture and contributions of Aboriginal peoples as part media yet many are unaware that the sky is changing constantly and skills in the immediate care, prevention and rehabilitation of opportunity to build a foundation for philosophical inquiry. Some of our society. This course will examine the maintenance and above them. In this course, students will learn about the athletic injuries. post-secondary institutions, accept Philosophy 30 as a “Group promotion of cultures with values based on respect for the laws techniques used by astronomers. They will practice those skills D” level course. of nature and a balance between individuals, family and the of observing and documenting with the various objects visible Health & Wellness 10 (5 credits) larger community. in the day and night skies. Students will be introduced to the Film Studies 15-25-35 (5 credits) sky and it is hoped that they will someday become amateur This class is different from traditional Physical Education as it astronomers. will focus more on individual wellness and healthy living and Film Studies explores film genre, technique, theory, history and General Psychology 20 (5 credits) less on traditional team sports. Girls will have the opportunity world cinema. You’ll even build a portfolio of your own films as to gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order General Psychology deals with the study of human behaviour you become the new Steven Spielberg or Wes Anderson! Science Transitions Classes (10 credits) to be healthy throughout their lives. Girls will be participating and how this applies and relates to adolescence. Some of the in a variety of activities including field trips and classroom topics of study include the process of learning, thinking and This program provides a bridge for students that have discussions on health and wellness topics. Students will also memory, psychological disorders and different approaches to successfully completed grade 9 Science but are not yet prepared have the opportunity to provide input into activities and field treatment. for the rigor of grade 10 Science. Students will be able to eventually earn credits in Science 10. Students are expected trips that interest them. to be motivated, but will have access to additional time and support to help them transition to high school. Personal Psychology 20 (5 credits) Recreational Leadership Sports Performance Personal Psychology explores how the mind and brain work to 10-20-30 (5 credits) help explain why people do what they do. Some of the topics of study include personality types and disorders, types of Recreational Leadership allows you to further your physical and intelligence and intelligence testing, the impact of your genetics MATHEMATICS COURSES tactical abilities in all areas of sport through multifunctional compared to your environment, and biological influences on training. This course combines classroom theory and practical behaviour. application in the areas of personal health, wellness and Mathematics (5 credits) performance. Recommended for competitive athletes. Experimental Psychology 30 (5 credits) High school Mathematics is designed to prepare you to solve problems, communicate and reason mathematically, make Yoga 15-25-35 (5 credits) Experimental Psychology provides a review of the scientific connections between mathematics and its applications, process and puts it into action when students get to utilize their appreciate and value mathematics, and make informed decisions This course is designed to introduce basic postures, breathing knowledge of data display and interpretation, research ethics as a contributor to society. techniques and relaxation methods of yoga. Yoga is practiced and methods and experimental design to complete their own and explored as an art, science and philosophy, not as a religion. In Yoga, students will experience the health benefits of Yoga practice experiment in the field of psychology. Students who Math Transitions Classes (10 credits) register should enjoy and/or have an aptitude for science. and develop their well-being and personal management skills This program provides a bridge for students that have - which will help them to balance school, work and other life successfully completed grade 9 Math but are not yet prepared priorities. for the rigor of grade 10 Math. Students will be able to eventually earn credits in Math 10. Students are expected to be motivated, but will have access to additional time and support to help them transition to high school. 6 7 CAREER & TECHNOLOGY MEDIA, DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION TRADES HUMAN SERVICES Animation 10-20-30 (5 credits) Construction Technology 10-20-30 Interest or Career Cosmetology 10-20-30 Foods 10-20-30 (5 credits) Animation is a course that merges technology and art using Construction Technology will allow you to develop skills in (5-20 credits) Do you love food? Food Studies provides students with the construction techniques. With a focus on safety, hands-on unique opportunity to develop their cooking and baking skills various digital mediums in both 2D and 3D. Students acquire Explore the exciting world of beauty and join our Cosmetology projects will give you experience in woodworking, carpentry while learning about nutrition, cooking techniques and food skills required to train for