Monday April 6th - Email home from option teachers introducing their courses
Monday, April 6th - Thursday, April 9th - Course registration for current gr. 9 - 11's opens on PowerSchool. Please check your email for more information or go to https://bertchurch.rockyview.ab.ca/ and click on student registration.
Friday, April 10th - Sunday, April 19th - Spring break
Monday, April 20th - classes resume with option courses starting.
From the Principal's Desk
by Ryan Reed
Hi Everyone,
Week 1 of at-home learning is concluding - thank you for your engagement! Our classes have begun with students completing their work and joining up in optional online tutorials with classmates and teachers.
You will have received information about Tier 2-Option courses proceeding ahead. We are fortunate to have so many of our courses continuing on. We know that many of these courses are enjoyable in person but the content and skills students can acquire online is still valuable! As well, things change every week it seems from Alberta Education and for students to continue on with their optional programming would be beneficial. We hope to see many of our students engaging in their optional programming.
Our focus has been on providing at-home learning for students while coordinating a staff of nearly 80 all working at a distance. This has been quite an undertaking. With that said, there are a few issues parents have questions about that RVS will be addressing in the coming weeks.
Graduation ceremonies are currently under review. We have submitted the information needed by RVS regarding our graduation events and are awaiting their direction. We know this is difficult for our gr. 12 students and will communicate as soon as we are provided direction.
Fees reimbursements for out of province field trips are being dealt with centrally by RVS as well. We have provided everything required and are awaiting direction from them. They have a lot to go through currently and are working hard to do this.
Fees for option classes are also being looked at by RVS. Any news on this should come shortly as we move forward with option programming.
Lastly, we know that much has changed in our lives over the past few weeks. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the requirements of at-home learning, if you need support with technology, or just need questions answered, please reach out to your student's teacher advisor as they are there to help if needed. If they don't have the answer, they can find someone who does.
Thanks again for your support and patience, have a good weekend.
Ryan
2020.21 Student Course Registration
Thanks to the dedicated work of Mr. Castiglione, Mrs. Allan, and Mrs. McNevin, our course registration process can begin. This is a critical step in planning our 2020.21 school year. You received information about this in your email yesterday. We would encourage you to spend time this weekend looking at the course selection sheet so course registration goes well on Monday.
RVS has opened up registration for their summer school. If you would like to register your child, please contact rreed@rockyview.ab.ca and I'll point you in the right direction.
When your online learning is so enthralling that you fall off your chair! Wild times in Chemistry 30.
Mr. Netzel having some fun with his background in a tutorial session. Keeping things enjoyable while being apart!
Below is a great infographic on online etiquette. Something to keep in mind as we shift to meeting more online!
Answer 10 questions daily and you will learn things about Canadian Post Secondary Institutions and programs, along with information about finances and health that is important for adulting high school students.
www.chatterhigh.com Today I learned more about the Business Management Diploma program with the Sports Management Major.
Bow Valley College Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Application for Practical Nurse (PN) 2021 SPRING intake will be opened on April 1, 2020 at 8:00am. Once students applied, they have till May 25th by 4:00pm to submit all the required documents. PN application for 2020 SPRING intake will be closed on May 11 at 4:00pm. Students should apply on-line at https://applyalberta.ca/
Programs that are still open for Fall 2020:
Diploma programs –
Business Administration
Seats available
Legal Assistant
Seats available
Addiction Studies
Full, long waitlist
Child and Youth Care
Full, long waitlist
Disability Studies
Seats available, limited seats
Early Childhood Education and Development
Full, small waitlist
Justice Studies
Program is full, long waitlist
Social Work
Program is full, not accepting applications
Digital Design
Seats available
Information Technology Systems
Seats available
Interior Decorating
Seats available
Software Development
Seats available
Pharmacy Technician
Program is full, not accepting applications
Practical Nurse
Program is full, not accepting applications
Certificate programs-
Business Administration
Seats available
Addiction Studies
Program cancelled
Disability Studies
Seats available
Early Childhood Education and Development
Program is full, not accepting applications
Education Assistant
Seats available, limited seats
Administrative Professional
Seats available
Dental Business Assistant
Seats available
Event Management
Program cancelled
Hospital Unit Clerk
Seats available
Human Resources
Seats available
Medical Office Assistant
Seats available
Veterinary Office Assistant
Program is full, with a small waitlist
Health Care Aide
Seats available
St. Mary’s University Grade 12 Math and English summer courses
If you have concerns about your final marks for Grade 12 English and/or Math St. Mary’s offer the seven week version.
Continuing Education programs and courses close to home
Continuing Ed programs are a good way to try out a post secondary. If you want to take a shorter program that is offered in a classroom or online, Continuing Ed might be for you.
U of C Continuing Ed - general interest courses and certificate programs Courses are offered on line and in class https://conted.ucalgary.ca
MRU - A wide variety of courses including Embalming and Funeral Director, Doula, Floral Arranging, Interior Decorating and much more https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/ContinuingEducation/ce_cda_ab_job_grant
Don’t Hope for a Scholarship ~ Plan for a Scholarship
Kirpal Kaur Dhindsa Scholarship
Unfortunately, staff has been laid off and this scholarship sponsored by Prominent Homes has been cancelled this year. Watch for announcements about this scholarship for next year.
Rutherford Scholarship
Do you have a Social Insurance Number?
You need one to apply for the Rutherford Scholarship. If you don’t - apply online
When do you apply?
You apply online about 2 months before you start school. You apply through the Alberta ID website. If you don’t already have an account, you can do that task now.
You earn money for each grade you are in High School (Grades 10 – 12) You apply when you have been accepted to a Post Secondary School. Applications open in July.
What Courses count towards the Rutherford?
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
• Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in five subjects - $300
• Average of 80% or higher in five subjects - $400
• Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in five subjects - $500
• Average of 80% or higher in five subjects - $800
• Average of 75.0% to 79.9% in five subjects - $700
• Average of 80% or higher in five subjects - $1,300
Average is calculated from 5 designated subjects (Option/CTS courses may also be considered).
One of:
• English 10-1, 10-2
• Français 10, 13 or 10-2
One of:
• English 20-1, 20-2
• Français 20, 23 or 20-2
One of:
• English 30-1, 30-2 • Français 30 or 30-2
At least two of:
Mathematics 10C
Science 10
Social Studies 10-1 or 10-2
A language other than one
used above in Grade 10
At least two of:
Mathematics 20-1, or 20-2
Chemistry 20
Physics 20
Science 20
Biology 20
Social Studies 20-1 or 20-2
A language other than one used
above in Grade 11
At least two of:
Mathematics 30-1, 30-2 or 31
Science 30
Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
A language other than one
used above in Grade 12
Any two courses with minimum three credit value at Grade 10 level (1000 or 4000 series) including those listed above and combined introductory CTS courses.
Any two courses with minimum three credit value at Grade 11 level (2000 or 5000 series) including those listed above and combined intermediate CTS courses.
Any two courses with minimum five credit value at Grade 12 level (3000, 6000 or 9000 series) including those listed above and combined advanced CTS courses.
