SPS Collegiate Handbook 2015

ADEN BOWMAN COLLEGIATE

BEDFORD ROAD COLLEGIATE

CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE COLLEGIATE

MARIONM.M.GRAHAM GRAHAM MARION COLLEGIATE COLLEGIATE

EVAN HARDY COLLEGIATE

MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGIATE

NUTANA COLLEGIATE

TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE

WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE

ROYAL ROYALWEST WEST CAMPUS CAMPUS

ONLINE LEARNING CENTRE

SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

COLLEGIATE HANDBOOK

Saskatoon Public Schools 310 - 21st Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7K 1M7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

Why choose Saskatoon Public Schools?

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Grade Nine Compulsory Classes

3 Program Opportunities 4

Aden Bowman Collegiate

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Bedford Road Collegiate

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Centennial Collegiate

10 Evan Hardy Collegiate 14 Marion M. Graham Collegiate 16 Mount Royal Collegiate 18 Tommy Douglas Collegiate 20 Walter Murray Collegiate 22 Nutana Collegiate 23 Royal West Campus 24 Online Learning Centre

PRODUCED DECEMBER 2014

WHY CHOOSE SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS? • Our goal is for our students to engage in relevant and challenging learning opportunities to enhance their academic, personal and social/cultural growth.

We expect all students to demonstrate the following four values: Respect, Excellence, Joy and Responsibility.

• We believe in safe, caring and accepting schools.

Our goal is to provide school environments that are safe and caring places where excellence in learning is a priority and everyone feels included. Our schools are open to all. We want every student to feel respected and have a sense of belonging.

• We are engaging and empowering our students through Collegiate Renewal, our award-winning strategic learning priority. The goal of Collegiate Renewal is for all high school students to be engaged in their learning so that they will graduate as active participants in lifelong learning and as responsible and caring citizens in the community, nation and world. In pursuit of this goal, we will focus intensively on the engagement, achievement and graduation rates of First Nation, Inuit and Métis students. This work is done in a number of ways such as increasing student voice through advisory programs that promote collaboration between students and teachers, investing in professional development for educators and emphasizing formative assessment to increase student achievement.

• We inspire our students to reach their potential.

Our collegiates are home to a number of unique academies and programs for students with specific interests. Many of these programs can only be found at Saskatoon Public Schools. Whether it is challenging students through our advanced program, providing valuable hands-on learning through our apprenticeship courses or introducing them to their natural environment through our education for sustainable development offerings, we are providing experiences they will never forget.

Learn more about program opportunities on page 3 of this book.

• We believe in being culturally responsive. We want our learning environments, our classroom teachings and our instructional practices to be respectful of our diverse community. We collaborate with community members with the shared goal of developing strong learners, schools and systems.

Being more responsive will improve student achievement and engagement with an emphasis on First Nation, Inuit and Métis students.

Newcomer Student Centre

We are welcoming the world into our schools.

In September 2014, we welcomed 780 new students to Saskatoon Public Schools, the majority of whom are new to Canada. Our English as an Additional Language program is growing to respond to the needs of our new students and staffing support has been added. All students new to Canada are provided assistance through our Newcomer Student Centre, located at our school division office.

For more information about the Newcomer Student Centre, call 306-683-8400

SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

INSPIRING LEARNING

GRADE NINE COMPULSORY CLASSES Every Saskatoon Public Schools’ collegiate offers the regular English Grade 9 program.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 09 As students make their transition into Grade 9, they will continue to exercise their abilities in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing. Assessment will be based on student ability to compose and create, comprehend and respond, and assess and reflect. Major units of study will include: All that I Am, Indigenous and Norse Narratives, Conflicts, Issues and Choices, Exploring Loyalty, Love and Relationships, Surviving and Conquering, and Our Shared Linguistic and Cultural Roots.

MATHEMATICS 09 In Math 9, students will increase their logical thinking, number sense and spatial sense through topics of study such as rational numbers, exponents, linear equations, and geometry. Math 9 will be taught throughout the whole year.

SCIENCE 09 This course is an introduction to a vast range of scientific topics.

It covers atoms, elements and introductory chemistry; electricity, circuits and energy production; cellular division, reproduction and human development; space, our solar system and the universe. These topics are studied using instructional technologies, hands-on activities, and inquiry in order to develop basic science skills, scientific habits of mind and an understanding of science’s role in our society.

SOCIAL STUDIES 09 Grade 9 students will explore worldviews of ancient societies and connections between the past and the present. Students will consider how worldviews are shaped and how they are expressed by people living in a particular time and place. They will examine issues related to contact between societies with differing worldviews. The overriding goals of the course include: interaction and interdependence, dynamic relationships, power and authority, and resources and wealth. These goals are learned through exploring ancient societies to develop an understanding of anthropology, archaeology, philosophy, geography, politics, law, economics and environment.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND CAREER ED 09 This full year, every day course integrates three areas of learning and is an opportunity to engage students in action planning for one’s physical, mental and emotional health and well-being: •

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Grade 9 Physical Education is based around four main leaning objectives, which are being independently prepared and willing to participate, demonstrating positive relationships, being independently active and displaying skillful movement patterns.

The course is designed to improve students’ abilities in all four of these areas through individual and team activities. An ongoing emphasis is placed on developing and improving physical fitness and encouraging daily health and wellness habits.

Health Education, as part of a comprehensive school health program, will support students in developing a solid foundation for attaining and maintaining a balanced life.

Career Education is designed to develop the competencies required by all people to successfully manage their work and life. This renewed curriculum reflects the latest career development research, updated technology and recent resources, as well as responding to changing economic forces within the province.

PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS 09 Students are able to experience three Practical and Applied Arts modules in the form of a survey course. Each collegiate has unique program offerings that are represented in their practical and applied arts survey.

ARTS EDUCATION 09 The Grade 9 Arts Education course involves learning experiences through each of the four strands of arts: Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Art. Students are invited to consider arts expressions that reflect the theme Taking Action.

As a foundation to the exciting and experiential learning through the arts in high school, you and your classmates will explore topics of concern to youth. How can we express ourselves through the arts?

How can we, as artists in all methods, create or inspire the conditions for change? How do dancers, musicians, actors and visual artists effect change or bring awareness to issues? The goal of this course is to express your beliefs, values and ideas ultimately taking action through the arts, on a topic that is relevant to you.

Collegiates also offer English as an Additional Language and resource support programs at the Grade 9 level, but options for scheduling may vary. Please contact individual collegiates to learn more about student support programs.

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PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES Saskatoon Public Schools offers the most diverse programming options in Saskatchewan. We work hard to ensure all students are engaged in their learning. Below is a sample of some of the unique programs found in each of our collegiates.

For detailed information on these and other programs at each school, including how to register, please visit each school’s website at www.saskatoonpublicschools.ca or call each school.

ADEN BOWMAN COLLEGIATE

• Candidate School Pre-International Baccalaureate (Grade 9 & 10) • Collective Voice (Grade 9)* • SEED (Grade10)* • Integrated English/History (Grade 10 & 12) • YELL—Integrated English/Leadership (Grade 11) • Instrumental Jazz (Grade 11) • Dance (Grade 10, 11, 12)

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Advanced Program (Grades 9 to 12)* Dance Program Esthetics (Grade 9) High Performance Phys. Ed. Hockey Program Instrumental Jazz Integrated Advanced History/English (Grades 10 and 11) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12)* Languages (French/German) LSWS (Life Skills Work Study) Pre-IB (Grades 9 and 10) Pre-Engineering (Grade 10)

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Advanced Placement Calculus, English, Statistics and Studio Arts (Grade 12) Dance Academy (Grade 9 to 12) French Immersion (Grade 9 to 11) Functional Life Skills Program (Grade 9 to 12) High Performance/Personal Fitness/ Physical Education (Grades 11 and 12) History Study Tour Program (Grade 11) Instrumental Jazz 20 and 30 Leadership (Grade 12) Soccer Academy (Grade 9 to 12)

EVAN HARDY COLLEGIATE

• Advanced Placement Calculus, English, Physics, Psychology and Studio Art • Advanced Program (Grades 9 to 12)* • Autism/Asperger’s Resource Program • Dance 10/20/30 • Instrumental Jazz 10/20/30 • Integrated Kinesiology—2 credits (Grade 11 or 12) • Languages: Spanish, Mandarin, French, Japanese • Media School (Grade 11)* • Saskatoon International High School Program

MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE • Advanced Placement Calculus • Advance Placement Studio Art • Autism/Asperger’s Program • Band, Choral, Guitar, Instrumental Jazz • Dance Academy (Grades 9 to 12) • Fine and Performing Arts Academy (Grades 9 to 12) • FLS (Functional Life Skills) • French Immersion (Grades 9 to 12) • Integral Calculus • Language through Philosophy (Special ELB30) • Languages: French and German • Musical Theatre Academy (Grades 10 to 12) • Outdoor School (Grade 11)* • Pre-AP Visual Art

MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGIATE

• Aviation Maintenance Orientation Program • Computer Animation • Cosmetology • Full Vocational Options (Commercial Cooking, Graphic Arts, Welding, Mechanics, Machining, Wood, Electronics and Drafting) • High School Carpentry Apprentice Program with Whitecap (Grades 11 and 12)* • Languages: Cree and French • LSWS (Life Skills Work Study) • Night Classes (Grades 11 and 12)* • Post secondary programming (Saskatchewan Polytechnic, SIIT) for students 18 and over • Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre for students 18 and over • Tourism/Hospitality (Grade 12)

NUTANA COLLEGIATE

ROYAL WEST CAMPUS

• Adult Education for students 18 and over • Adult 12 Programming as well as Upgrading • Daytime—individually paced course work • Evening—semestered classes, teacher directed

TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE

• Advanced Placement English • Aquatics, Recreational, Competitive Sport & Outdoor Ed Physical Education (Grades 11 and 12) • Dance Program • FLS (Functional Life Skills) • French Immersion (Grades 9 to 12) • Full Fine and Performing Arts options— Choral, Drama, Dance, Guitar, Instrumental Jazz • Languages: Cree and French • Musical Theatre (Grades10 to12) • SAT Writing Site (Standardized Test for college admission in the United States) • Softball Academy*

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Advanced Program (Grades 9 to 12)* Aviation Studies (Grades 11 and 12) Band, Guitar, Instrumental Jazz, Choral Dance 10, 20, 30 French Immersion (Grades 9 to 12) Full Vocational Options (Commercial Cooking, Graphic Arts, Welding, Mechanics, Machining, Electronics, Drafting, as well as Construction and Carpentry) Hockey Program (Grades 9 and 10) Languages: German, Japanese, French LSWS (Life Skills Work Study) STOC (Sub Trades of Construction)

• Academic Upgrading Academy • Adult Education for Students 18 and over • Career and Experiential Learning Academy • Community Engagement Academy • Quarter Classes Offered —10 week duration • Tourism Academy • Wildlife Management (Grades 11 and 12) * Application required

SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

INSPIRING LEARNING

ADEN BOWMAN ADEN BOWMAN ADVANTAGE WHAT SETS US APART Enrichment through integration.

Curriculum integration has been part of the landscape at Bowman for the last decade. Opportunities include: • Collective Voice (ELA09/ELB09/ SocSt09/Art Ed09) • English/History (ELA10/HIS10 & ELA30/HIS30) • SEED (Wellness 10/PAA 10 Environmental Survey ) • YELL Youth Engaged in Leadership and Learning (Leadership20/ELA 20) Find your niche: • Active Living • Arts Education • Band • Choral • Construction and Carpentry • Dance • Digital Photography • Drafting • Drama • Entrepreneurship • Environmental Science • Food Studies • French • German • Guitar • Independent Living • Japanese

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Aden Bowman has a long tradition of encouraging students to pursue excellence through education. The academic, athletic, and performing arts programs are recognized nationally for their distinction and innovation. The achievements of our students range from international and national awards and scholarships, to numerous provincial championships in athletics and award winning performances in music and drama. The diverse curricular and extra-curricular programs assist all Aden Bowman Collegiate students in their personal pursuit of excellence in a welcoming and supportive school community.

DIVERSE COMMUNITY Aden Bowman’s strength is in its collective diversity. Our distinguished academic courses seek to meet the needs of all learners. Offerings range from Pre-International Baccalaureate, integrated, enriched, and modified programming, as well as numerous electives that enhance our diverse learning community. English as an additional language adds to our exceptional repertoire. Without question, Bowman’s student diversity reflects our place in the global community.

“I love the small school feel and all its great choices.”

STUDENT

ADEN BOWMAN BEARS

1904 Clarence Avenue South, Saskatoon SK S7J 1L3 PHONE: 306.683.7600 EMAIL: AdenBowmanSchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/adenbowman

GRADE 9 PROGRAM A smooth transition from grade 8 is the primary objective of Aden Bowman’s grade 9 program. By offering students a smaller and welcoming learning community, Bowman fosters a sense of belonging that connects students to their learning, which in turn allows students to be positive contributors to the culture of Aden Bowman.

Grade 9 students will obtain the compulsory courses in their first year to meet the core curriculum requirements.

Students are able to choose one 50-hour practical and applied arts elective and one 100-hour elective from a variety of options to balance their Grade 9 year.

Grade 9s requiring supports in their learning can access a number of courses and resources which include: • Regular, Modified, Enriched courses • Resource teachers • Math 9 Plus (Foundational Skill Building) • Literacy teachers • EAL teachers • YELL Support (Student Tutoring) “It doesn’t matter what type of person you are, or what you are interested in, there is something at Bowman for you!” STUDENT International Baccalaureate Candidate School The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a two-year program that starts in Grade 11 for students who are academically motivated, service oriented and who desire the rigorous international curriculum that focuses on our role as citizens in a global society.

Aden Bowman Pre-International Baccalaureate Courses for Grade 9 English Language Arts Pre-IB/Enriched Science 9 Pre-IB/Enriched Social Studies 9 Pre-IB/Enriched Math 9 Pre-IB/Enriched

PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS SURVEY COURSE INCLUDES: PAA Survey • woods/drafting • food studies/clothing • environmental Computer & Commerce • information processing & keyboarding • vector-based graphic design • digital image manipulation • computer-aided drafting

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BEDFORD ROAD BEDFORD ROAD ADVANTAGE WHAT SETS US APART Bedford Road is a collegiate with a long and distinguished history and tradition. It is also home to BRIT- one of the largest basketball tournaments in Western Canada.

Bedford Road, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offers a full range of secondary classes: • Advanced Program and Pre-IB classes • Hockey program • Resource Support • Math 9 Plus • Esthetics Students may also choose from other specialized Bedford Road programs such as: • Pre-Engineering • Entrepreneurship and E-Commerce • French • Dance • Band • Choir • Photography • Foods • Construction and Carpentry • Drama • Visual Art (Including IB Art) • World Religions

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At Bedford students immediately find themselves a part of the Bedford Road Family. While there is a large enough student body to offer several course options, three levels of course difficulty and a complete range of extra-curricular offerings, Bedford is small enough for the development of a particularly warm and personal atmosphere in the school. Students and staff enjoy a special rapport that is best compared to that of a close family.

DIVERSE COMMUNITY Bedford is a place where students from many diverse backgrounds come together to learn. We offer academic programming for all types of learners to meet their unique needs including Regular level courses, modified programs, LSWS as well as Advanced/Pre-IB programs for gifted learners.

Our school takes pride in its small but close-knit community where students can enjoy many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom with programs such as Debate, SRC, Yearbook, Pom, Musical, GSA, Girls Groups, Big Sisters, NorWester’s, First Nation Inuit Metis Elder support and cultural activities, as well as numerous athletic teams.

722 Bedford Road, Saskatoon SK S7L 0G2 PHONE: 306.683.7650 EMAIL: BedfordRoadSchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/bedfordroad

GRADE 9 PROGRAM Bedford believes in helping students transition to Grade 9 as smoothly as possible. Grade 9 students are placed in a TAG (teacher advisory group) for two compulsory classes. TAGS remain together as a group and are taught by the same teacher. We also have modified programming, EAL, Resource and a READ teacher for additional support.

Bedford offers Math 9 Plus, Regular and Advanced Math. Math 9 alternates with Practical & Applied Arts for one semester and runs every day the other semester. Math 9 Plus is designed to support concept mastery and is taken every day both semesters.

Students planning to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma program usually apply to take our Advanced/Pre-IB compulsory classes and take French 9 as their elective. Students in the Advanced program may opt for English/social or math/science only.

Advanced students choose compulsory classes at a gifted level and also take the Young Urban Planner course. The course encourages students to work in partnership with local community members to develop projects to improve our neighborhood and city.

Bedford Road also offers a Hockey program (fee for program) for both males and females. Emphasis is on the improvement of individual skills and basic team tactics.

Bus transportation is provided and equipment may be stored in the school while still accessible for other hockey commitments. The program provides students with ice and non-ice time needed to meet Grade 9 Phys. Ed curriculum outcomes including heath and careers.

Pre-engineering 10 is a unique and innovative specialized program that provides students with a practical hands-on experience and problem solving skills in an interactive state-of-the-art lab environment. Students will learn design fundamentals, and work with robotic, pneumatic, electrical, and other technologies to acquire knowledge, skills and attributes that will be used to solve, communicate and document the solution to an authentic engineering problem.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a two year program that starts in Grade 11 for students who are academically motivated, service orientated and who desire the rigorous international curriculum that focuses on our role as citizens in a global society. The International Baccalaureate Organization’s goal is to provide students with the values and opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, think creatively and critically, and respect others in our global community.

PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS SURVEY COURSE INCLUDES: PAA Survey • food studies/clothing or PAA Survey • woods/construction • drafting

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CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL ADVANTAGE WHAT SETS US APART Specialized Academic Programs • Advanced Placement Courses • English • Studio Art • Statistics • Calculus • Dance Academy • English as an Additional Language • Direct Instruction • Support Classes • French Immersion • Functional Life Skills • History Study Tour Program • Soccer Academy Specialized Course Offerings • Career Work Education • Choral • Concert Band • Construction and Carpentry • Dance • Drama • Graphic Arts • High Performance/Personal Fitness • Instrumental Jazz • Photography • Skills Lab (by teacher recommendation) • World Religion Our Facility • Dance Academy • Career Centre • Joint-use Facility • Indoor Soccer Fields • Indoor Track • Outdoor Artificial Grass Fields • Large Band Classroom with Practice Areas • Performing Arts Theatre • Specialized Practical and Applied Arts Classrooms 8

Centennial Collegiate is a traditional collegiate with a focus on excellence and innovation in academics, athletics, fine arts and music. We are proud of our students’ many accomplishments both in academics and extra-curricular.

Our partnerships with our school community council, the Sasktel Sports Centre and the City of Saskatoon symbolize our commitment to new ways of learning and help to create community.

Centennial is a place to realize one’s potential, to aim high and to become a lifelong learner. Centennial Collegiate Chargers value honour, respect and service.

DIVERSE COMMUNITY Centennial Collegiate is a diverse and inclusive community. We have students represented from 44 different countries and from all areas of Saskatoon. Students requiring additional support, enrichment, modification, second language support, or hands-on programming will find academic courses and extra-curricular activities to meet their needs. In addition to our academic program, students will find that extra-curricular options such as Allies in Action club and Spirit of Youth club provide opportunities to meet specific needs around well-being, gender and cultural awareness.

At Centennial, we strive to create a positive and safe school environment that empowers our students personally, socially and academically.

CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE CHARGERS

160 Nelson Road, Saskatoon SK S7S 1P5 PHONE: 306.683.7950 EMAIL: CentennialSchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/centennial

GRADE 9 PROGRAM Welcome to Grade 9! At Centennial Collegiate, there are initiatives to help students transition to high school with ease and confidence. Students from our area elementary schools are invited to Centennial Collegiate during their Grade 8 year to watch drama, dance and band productions, as well as sporting events. By the time Grade 9 starts, many students know their way around the school and feel comfortable navigating the hallways, becoming involved with drama productions, sports teams and experiencing the many clubs at Centennial Collegiate. Over 80% of our students in Grade 9 are involved in an extra-curricular program. Teachers from elementary schools and Centennial Collegiate meet to consider academic programming that will assist students with being successful in Grade 9. This commitment to excellence helps students quickly adjust to the rigor of high school with the majority of our Grade 9’s attaining honour roll status at midterm.

Our Advisory program helps create a caring environment within the larger school community. Students, in small grade-level groups, meet once a week to hone study skills, read, work through team building activities or work on charity events. Students are with the same group of peers and advisory teacher for the four years.

Centennial Collegiate prides itself on having many academic opportunities for students. The soccer and dance academies, which allow students to discover or pursue a passion, are popular programs for Grade 9 students. Parlez-vous français?

Centennial Collegiate offers French Immersion for those wanting to earn their bilingual certificate in French. Centennial’s Math 9 Plus program helps students who require more support in math. This individualized program gives students additional instruction in math to help prepare them for the various math pathways in Grade 10. Every attempt is made to keep Grade 9 classes small so that each student can connect to his/her teacher, thus improving a student’s success.

Grade 9 French Immersion Program Français A Français B Sciences Humaines Sciences Practical and Applied Arts English Language Arts Arts Education Physical Education, Health, and Careers *Students choose one elective

PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS SURVEY COURSE INCLUDES: Independent Living Survey • introduction to foods • introduction to sewing or Industrial Arts Survey • introduction to woodworking • introduction to drafting

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EVAN HARDY EVAN HARDY ADVANTAGE WHAT SETS US APART Academic Programs • Advanced Placement Calculus English Physics Psychology

Studio Art • Advanced Program • Arts Education

Dance

Drama

Music

Visual arts • Autism/Asperger’s Resource Program • English as an Additional Language

Direct instruction

Resource support

Since 1965, Evan Hardy Collegiate has offered highly respected academic and extra-curricular programs. We are committed to our school motto of “Excellence in All Things” and continue to find ways to improve upon our proud traditions. We support a community committed to learning and personal growth by providing an atmosphere wherein all students have opportunities to strive for excellence in all pursuits and to act upon their potential. Evan Hardy is an exciting learning environment and boasts many unique and innovative programs.

DIVERSE COMMUNITY Evan Hardy is proud to be home to students from 49 nations as well as all areas of Saskatoon. Students will find that all learning styles and learning needs are recognized and supported within our curricular programming. Our vast range of extra-curricular opportunities will provide students with avenues to make deeper connections within the school community. Our school size, committed staff and students, and caring community help us to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

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French

Japanese

Mandarin

Spanish • Photography and Graphic Arts • Practical and Applied Arts • Resource Support Home of…

• International High School Program • Media School Program • Online Learning Centre Extra-Curricular Programs • Athletics • Clubs • Culturescape • Drama • Music • Student Leadership • And many more 10

EVAN HARDY SOULS

605 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon SK S7H 3V8 PHONE: 306.683.7700 EMAIL: EvanHardySchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/evanhardy

GRADE 9 PROGRAM Evan Hardy has a rich tradition in academics, athletics and the performing arts, all of which are blended into our Grade 9 programming. We offer a wide variety of programming to meet the unique and diverse needs of our learning community.

From the time our Grade 9 team engages in the transition process with our elementary schools, our focus is on creating a safe and successful move to high school. Student Services counsellors, support program teachers and Grade 9 teachers prepare well in advance to ensure student strengths and needs are well known and accommodated before Grade 8 students reach our hallways.

Once classes begin, whether they be regular, enriched or individually modified, a strong foundational provincial curriculum blends with our school goal “to engage all learners through formative assessment”. In September 2014, our collegiate began offering the advanced program for academically gifted students. Student progress is closely monitored and communicated with students, staff and parents to ensure learners’ needs are continually evaluated, students are appropriately challenged and success is celebrated. Co-teaching, offered in most Grade 9 core subject areas, and the Math 9 Plus Program, allow provision of individualized and remedial instruction to students who need it.

Ongoing counselling and support programs are available for all students. Teachers, staff and students work hard to create an atmosphere of support and belonging. A yearly fall retreat allows the Grade 9 class to build a sense of identity and community.

Weekly “Flex Time” promotes opportunities for students to “soulabrate” school success through assemblies and pep rallies, exciting SRC events, Just Read or Supportive Instruction, a student-choice targeted tutoring session. Extensions through our extra-curricular program allow students to stretch their talents, interests and skills.

PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS SURVEY COURSE INCLUDES: • computer drafting • woodworking • sewing • foods

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MARION M. GRAHAM MARION M. GRAHAM ADVANTAGE WHAT SETS US APART The following are what our students love about MMGCI: • Smaller, close-knit community • History of excellence in sports • Newly renovated Fitness Center • Musical Theatre Academy • Dance Academy • Fine and Performing Arts Academy (choir, band, jazz band, drumline, visual arts, AP Art) • Outdoor School for Grade 11

This is what our current Grade 9 students are saying about Marion Graham: “Marion Graham is a great place to go to high school, and the people and teachers are wonderful. The classes are just the right level of challenge for me, and I enjoy my time here. I have been given many opportunities to participate in many different activities, which have helped me discover some of my interests as well.”

“My school is an excellent school in the way that it offers a vast diversity of clubs and programs to suit the different types of students at the school.

There is really something for everyone. This school ensures that not one single person is left out and that everyone has a sense of belonging if they chose to be involved. Our teachers are very supportive and determined, and really do care that they do their best to see students succeed. They are always going above and beyond to meet the needs of students and are always ready to offer extra help outside of class to anyone in need.

This school is a home-like community and this has a strong influence on the large amount of success we have in academics, arts and sports.”

• Katepwewesipiy Canoe Club • Light & Sound Club • Don Wilde Theatre for Performing Arts • Variety Night • Coffeehouse • Exchange Programs • Powering Up Initiative • Change It Club • A very active SRC • Yearbook • Math Contests • Servery with nutritious meals served daily • German Language Classes • AP Calculus • FLS (Functional Life Skills) Program • Autism/Asperger’s Program • GSA Club • Grade 9 English Plus classroom

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DIVERSE COMMUNITY Marion M. Graham Collegiate is a very diverse community and we strive towards making everyone feel welcome. We offer extensive special programs such as Functional Living Skills, Autism/Asperger’s Resource Room and English as an Additional Language support. We also have other Resource classes to support students in their studies. At Marion Graham, we like to celebrate our community by hosting a flag ceremony and multicultural festival to honour the many cultures and nations represented at our school. Marion Graham makes students from all heritages feel welcome and able to participate in the wide variety of programs offered.

MARION M. GRAHAM FALCONS

602 Lenore Drive, Saskatoon SK S7K 6A6 PHONE: 306.683.7750 EMAIL: MarionM.GrahamSchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/marionmgraham

GRADE 9 PROGRAM The welcoming atmosphere of Marion M. Graham Collegiate makes for a very easy transition from Grade 8 to high school. There are diverse opportunities provided to Grade 9 students, ranging from choir to football to SRC. There are a variety of programs focusing on the arts, such as band, choir, jazz band, dance, drama, visual art and many different performances including the annual musical production. Grade 9’s are given plenty of opportunities to travel through sports, clubs, band and choir. The well-structured classes at Marion Graham such as Math 9 Plus, full French Immersion and Resource provide for excellent learning opportunities. Personal electronic devices such as phones and tablets are encouraged for use in the classroom in order to enhance the learning experience. Healthy lunches are available at the servery for a small cost. Overall, the tight-knit community at Marion Graham makes Grade 9 students feel at home.

Grade 9 French Immersion Program Francais B09 Humaines 09 Francais 9/Arts Education 09 Sciences 09 Mathematiques 09 English Language Arts 9B Computer and Computer Applications/Math 9Z Physical Education/Health/Career 9 Plus 1 option course

PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS SURVEY COURSE INCLUDES: • drafting • woodworking • clothing • food studies

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MOUNT ROYAL MOUNT ROYAL ADVANTAGE WHAT SETS US APART We are a culturally responsive school • Smudging • Drumming • Beading English as an Additional Language (EAL) Comprehensive school programming including: • Animation • Aircraft Maintenance orientation program (AMOP) • Fine Arts • Cosmetology • Commercial Cooking • Choral • Clothing, Textiles and Fashion • Creative Image Design • Drafting • Electricity/Electronics • Fine Arts • Home Economics • Graphic Arts • Machining • Metal Fabrication • Band • Rock Band • High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program (HCAP) • Tourism and Hospitality • Welding • Wood Construction Post-secondary programming • Saskatchewan Polytechnic • Saskatoon Trades and Skills • U of S Transitions program • Upgrading through Royal West Campus

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Mount Royal’s comprehensive school programing combines rigorous academics with a full complement of practical and applied courses in the arts and trades. Many of our students pursue university and Saskatchewan Polytechnic training along with a basic understanding of various trades and skills. Mount Royal Collegiate offers EAL programming for new Canadians, Life Skills Work Study (LSWS) programs and a broad array of academic and vocational programs to suit a variety of learning styles.

DIVERSE COMMUNITY Mount Royal Collegiate is located in the heart of Saskatoon’s west side.

Mount Royal is a diverse community with numerous opportunities.

It is the only high school in Western Canada that has established partnerships with post-secondary programs. Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the Saskatoon Trades and Skills (STSC) Centre are both housed under the same roof as Mount Royal Collegiate. We have a complete array of comprehensive and academic programming. System programs based out of Mount Royal include High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program (HCAP) and Aircraft Maintenance Orientation Program (AMOP).

Mount Royal is the only high school in Saskatoon to offer a full Cosmetology program.

2220 Rusholme Road, Saskatoon SK S7L 4A4 PHONE: 306.683.7800 EMAIL: MountRoyalSchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/mountroyal

GRADE 9 PROGRAM Our Grade 9 program is designed to help students transition from Grade 8 to Grade 9 and into a high school setting.

A small group of staff work together as a team in setting goals and developing the academic program. We provide a safe, caring and culturally inclusive learning environment and build positive relationships with all students. Our goal is to help students develop independent thinking, self-confidence and a sense of social responsibility as they discover their own strengths and talents.

We recognize that students have a natural curiosity and need for relevance and meaning in what they are studying.

Connecting their learning experiences in a meaningful way is crucial in keeping students engaged and active learners.

To foster student engagement, we equip students with the necessary skills to plan and assess their own learning To meet these goals we provide an integrated curriculum that balances academics (with emphasis on literacy and numeracy), artistic, practical and applied arts and career education. The curriculum prepares students for senior high school courses and teaches about human values including respect, honesty, trust, determination and responsibility.

Career education and service projects both within the school and community foster qualities that will help students be successful citizens. All students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities and outdoor educational opportunities, which teach them to meet new physical and social challenges.

PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS SURVEY COURSE INCLUDES: • woods construction • electricity/electronics • foods • machining • welding • mechanics

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TOMMY DOUGLAS TOMMY DOUGLAS ADVANTAGE WHAT SETS US APART • Advanced Placement English and Biology • Softball Academy • Musical Theatre

Tommy Douglas Collegiate opened in August 2007 and is Saskatoon Public Schools newest high school. Tommy Douglas is part of a unique facility (called the Blairmore Integrated Facility) that brings together Saskatoon Public Schools, City of Saskatoon, and Saskatoon’s separate school division in partnership to provide a destination centre for city residents. We are delighted to be part of this one-of-a-kind facility, and are thrilled that our students and community have access to all that it has to offer.

• Core French • French Immersion • Dance • Choral • Drama • Guitar • Instrumental Jazz • Band • Aquatics, Recreational, Competitive Sport & Outdoor Ed. Physical Education (Gr. 11&12) • Resource Support • English as an Additional Language • Drafting • Construction and Carpentry • A 430-seat performing arts theatre • State-of-the-art computer and graphic arts labs • State-of-the-art home economics lab • Spacious Band area complete with practice room • Specialized Dance Studio • Specialized Art and Digital Photography Studios • Career Centre

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DIVERSE COMMUNITY At Tommy Douglas, we offer programming to meet the needs of many students. We offer a broad-based curricular program that allows students countless choices in electives, including Dance, Musical Theatre, Band, Digital Photography, Visual Arts and Practical and Applied Arts. We also offer enriched and honours programs leading to optional Advanced Placement courses in a student’s Grade 12 year. Functional Living Skills (FLS) offers programming for young adults with special needs. In August 2009 our new Softball Academy began for students who wish to follow their passion for softball through this unique academic program.

Tommy Douglas is also a designated Advanced Placement (AP) school. This program is currently offered in English Language Arts and is an option for those students who excel and wish to further enrich their experience in the subject area. The course also carries the potential to earn a university or college credit prior to leaving high school. As an AP school, students can take any AP exam offered in any subject area, although this would require individual study and preparation.

130 Bowlt Crescent, Saskatoon SK S7M 0L1 PHONE: 306.683.7910 EMAIL: TommyDouglasSchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/tommydouglas

GRADE 9 PROGRAM A student’s Grade 9 year at Tommy Douglas Collegiate provides them with the core classes while allowing them to experience many of the elective courses prior to their Grade 10 year. This transition year into high school is important in developing a student’s connection to their peers and teachers, as well as their role as an active learner within the school community. In order to support this transition, all students are part of an advisory program (called Tiger Time) that sees each student placed in small mentor groups with a teacher advisor. This advisory program ensures that all students gain a sense of belonging and receive the support necessary for academic and personal achievement. Additional supports include a literacy teacher, resource teachers and English as an Additional Language support teacher. Those students who find Math challenging may be recommended for the Math 9 Plus program which allows for additional support in building the skills necessary for success in future math classes. All Grade 9 compulsory courses are available at the Regular, Modified and Enriched levels.

All students will take the compulsory classes as well as an elective class.

Grade 9 French Immersion Program Sciences Humaines Mathematiques Sciences Francais A Francais B Arts Education English Language Arts Career Education Health Education Physical Education Practical and Applied Arts OR Commerce and Computer Applications

PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS SURVEY COURSE INCLUDES: PAA Survey • clothing, drafting, food studies, woodworking or Commerce & Computer Applications Survey • information processing, entrepreneurship, accounting, law

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WALTER MURRAY WALTER MURRAY ADVANTAGE WHAT SETS US APART Our programming is as diverse as our population.

Walter Murray offers a full range of secondary academic classes;

Walter Murray is a comprehensive collegiate which means our size and facility allows for the broadest range of programming and extra-curricular offerings in Saskatoon. Our school community is noted for its excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and technology.

Consequently, our students earn valuable scholarships and academic opportunities around the globe, find employment in industry and trades, and become exemplary citizens and leaders in their communities.

• Advanced Program • English as an Additional Language • French Immersion • Practical and Applied Arts courses • Resource Support • LSWS (Life Skills Work Study) Students can take advantage of specialized offerings such as; • Aviation Studies • Beginner Band • Band • Choral • Commercial Cooking • Construction and Carpentry • Core French • Dance • Drama • Electronics • Graphic Arts • Hockey • Machining • Mechanics • Music • Photography • Sub Trades of Construction (STOC) • Welding

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DIVERSE COMMUNITY Walter Murray welcomes all types of learners. Special needs students and those who require enrichment, modification, second language support, or hands on opportunities will find courses and extra-curricular offerings suited to their interests and abilities. Walter Murray students represent more than forty different nationalities and come from all areas of Saskatoon.

We work to maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere and positive relations with our neighbors. Student Services counselors and our RAP (Restorative Action Program) worker support students in healthy decision-making and conflict resolution.

1905 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon SK S7J 2E7 PHONE: 306.683.7850 EMAIL: WalterMurraySchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/waltermurray

GRADE 9 PROGRAM The main goal of Walter Murray’s Grade 9 program is to support student transition from Grade 8 to 9 using a variation of a middle years model within a high school. We want students to feel connected to our school and their learning. The Grade 9 programming at Walter Murray has been structured so students are not overwhelmed by the physical space of our large collegiate and by the numbers of students and staff. Students are grouped into cohorts based on programming choices. Please note—all Grade 9 program groupings provide the core Grade 9 classes.

The Grade 9 experience at Walter Murray is an interdisciplinary, project-based program that meets Grade 9 curriculum outcomes. Teachers work collaboratively within student grouping to deliver programming that addresses all students needs within the same classroom. We have an EAL support teacher, a resource teacher, and a literacy teacher involved in co-teaching and supporting students in our programming cohorts. Within the Grade 9 compulsory courses there are varying levels of integration with the program groupings. Students who have had significant difficulties with regular math programming may be candidates for Math 9 Plus, a course designed to reinforce foundational concepts.

Grade 9 French Immersion Program Francais A Francais B Sciences Humaines Mathematiques Practical and Applied Arts Sciences English Language Arts Arts Education Physical Education, Health, and Career Students choose one elective

Advanced Program (Application Required) Students are required to take the same courses as other Grade Nine students, however, advanced curriculum will be delivered for English Language Arts A and B, Math, Science and Social Studies.

PRACTICAL AND APPLIED ARTS SURVEY COURSE INCLUDES: Sew and Home Survey • cooking, design and sewing or Grow and Home Survey • food studies, horticulture and wildlife management or Technology Survey • construction and carpentry, electrical, metal work, mechanics and drafting

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NUTANA 411-11th Street East, Saskatoon SK S7N 0E9 PHONE: 306.683.7580 EMAIL: NutanaSchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/nutana WHAT SETS US APART • Three Learning Opportunities Academic Upgrading Career & Experiential Learning Community Engagement • 10 week Quarter classes • Take only two classes at a time • Small class sizes • Strong focus on careers • Tourism 30, Leadership 30, Entrepreneurship 30 • SaskTel Mentorship • Strong sense of community • Close relationships

NUTANA ADVANTAGE Our school motto­—“working together towards personal excellence in a safe, caring, and respectful learning community”—lets everyone know the kind of place Nutana Collegiate is. We inspire learning by providing support through our many services, valuing our students’ voices, and creating a strong sense of belonging. We develop strong student-staff relationships through concentrated time spent together in our quarter system. We make learning relevant by including our students in their learning plans and by partnering with the community in our work. By individualizing learning and other supports, we strive to respond to students’ interests and needs. Students tell us that they feel like they “belong” at Nutana. They are encouraged to develop competencies that will empower them in the future.

Our community partners tell us that they appreciate working with our students and staff and are amazed at the commitment and skills of our students. We are proud of the many accomplishments of our Nutana family—both students and staff! We definitely know we are making a difference for individuals and the community.

DIVERSE COMMUNITY Alongside our teaching staff, Nutana also has many support staff and services that are here to support our students to be successful. This is our ISLS (Integrated School-Linked Services) team and they include a nurse practitioner, a mental health and addictions counsellor, a social worker, a stay-in-school coordinator, a police liaison officer, UPLIFT: a program to engage and empower youth to have a voice in their community, a SaskTel I am Stronger Coordinator, a breakfast program in UPLIFT Lounge, the Jacoby Centre: a student parent support program, Millie’s Early Learning Centre, and the IDA (Individual Development Account) program.

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ROYAL WEST CAMPUS 441 Witney Avenue North, Saskatoon SK S7L 3M6 PHONE: 306.683.7540 EMAIL: RoyalWest@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/school/royalwest WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY “Being a teen mother, finishing my Grade 12 never seemed possible until attending Royal West. Belonging in this school has overall opened the doors for me to succeed. I love getting a choice in the time my classes are, working at my own pace and having the teachers to explain, help, as well as giving me the freedom to choose what and how I want to do it. I am grateful for everything this school has done for me.”

“I think it’s great. Working at your own pace is a blessing we didn’t have in high school, so you don’t feel the pressure of having to meet anyone’s (your classmates) standards or falling behind.”

“I like how flexible RW is because we are all adults now and most of us have jobs or kids, so the setup is what makes it be a reality for me and allows me to be successful.”

“People come here because they WANT to better their lives, not because they have to so I think this is the best school I’ve been to by far!”

AN ADULT PROGRAM AS UNIQUE AS OUR STUDENTS

Royal West offers individuals aged 18 and over the opportunity to study in a format that suits their busy lifestyles. Advantages include: • Continuous-intake, continuous-progress, self-paced learning in daytime classes.

• Weekly student intake for daytime classes until late March.

• Teacher facilitated independent programming.

• A calm, peaceful atmosphere in which to study.

• Two semesters of evening classes which meet two nights per week. Courses in English, Math and Science are delivered in a traditional classroom setting.

Note: High school students (even if under 18 years of age) may enroll in an evening class with their home school’s permission. Students must see their guidance counsellor about registration.

ADULT 12 PROGRAM

The Adult 12 program permits eligible* students to obtain Gr. 12 standing by successfully completing the following courses without having prerequisites: English A30, English B30, History 30 or Native Studies 30, a Grade 11 or Grade 12 Math, a Grade 11 or Grade 12 Science and two Grade 12 electives. Modified courses are acceptable and available. *Student must be either 18 years of age and have been out of school for at least 1 year or 19 years of age or older.

UPGRADING FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Royal West offers individuals who are planning for post-secondary education the opportunity to take the courses that they need for entrance. Whether to boost their overall average for admission or to fulfill a course requirement for a specific program, students will find what they are looking for at Royal West.

ON-SITE DAYCARE

Royal West Early Learning Centre is a daycare for infants to 5 year olds. The Early Childhood Educators strive to provide quality, developmentally age appropriate programming. Call 306.683.8390 for information.

EAL LIFE

For recently arrived EAL students who are between 18-22 years of age.

Candidates for this program have limited literacy skills in their first language due to a lack of opportunity to attend formal school and no or low English skills. Because of this interrupted formal education, these students experience difficulty in mainstream EAL classes or in a traditional high school setting.

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ONE CREDIT SHORT OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA? NEED TO UPGRADE? Join the hundreds of students who are taking advantage of our wide variety of Grade 10-12 internet-based courses.

CONTINUOUS INTAKE start when you are ready TEACHER-DIRECTED to support your learning INDEPENDENT STUDY great for students seeking autonomy FREE TUITION for students under the age of 22.

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION: phone: 306.683.8313 email: olc@spsd.sk.ca web: http://olc.spsd.sk.ca

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NOTES:

Collegiate Open Houses Join us at any of our upcoming collegiate open houses.

Discover the many learning opportunities we offer and choose your school.

ADEN BOWMAN COLLEGIATE

Wednesday, February 4th 7:00 pm

BEDFORD ROAD COLLEGIATE

Wednesday, February 11th 7:00 pm

CENTENNIAL COLLEGIATE

Thursday, February 5th 7:00 pm

EVAN HARDY COLLEGIATE

Monday, February 9th 7:00 pm

MARION M. GRAHAM COLLEGIATE

Thursday, February 5th 6:30 pm

MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGIATE

Tuesday, February 3th 7:00 pm

SASKATOON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Wednesday, February 11th 6:00 pm

TOMMY DOUGLAS COLLEGIATE

Thursday, February 12th 7:00 pm

WALTER MURRAY COLLEGIATE

Tuesday, February 10th 7:00 pm

Not sure where to start?

Come visit us at our table at The Centre Mall on Saturday, January 24th or Saturday, January 31st.

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