Last week at CCHS was quiet in terms of student activities. As we roll though the last six weeks of classes before the winter break this is a time for students to take stock of where they are in each of their courses. We encourage students to reach out to teachers either in person or via email to open discussions about areas for growth.
Remember that students’ current marks will fluctuate, this is normal. Different outcomes (in grade 9) and assessments (in grade 10,11,12) hold different weightings and this will affect a students overall grade to different degrees. Teachers spend a great deal of time collaborating with each other on these weightings to ensure fairness between courses. For example, grade 9 and grade 10 year long courses (English/French Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science) are just slightly over ¼ complete. There are still a lot of learning outcomes to cover so your child’s grade is NOT representative of everything in the course yet.
Please speak to your student about the extra support that is available every lunch hour - details are in the daily announcements under ‘quicklinks’ on the school website. Peer tutors are also available and for further information please contact:
Grad photos are this week. Please visit our website to find out how to book Grad Photos at CCHS. You can contact Lifetouch directly for support at 780-437-2431. We ask all grade 12 students to have a portrait taken so we have an official photo for our Grad Class Composite Photo. If you only wish to have an official photo taken and not a 30 min sitting please go speak with the photographers in person on Monday or Tuesday to book in a 5 min session. This cannot be booked online.
ELAA In Province Post Secondary Fair Monday Nov 25th @ CCHS 1-2:30pm
Our In Province Post Secondary Fair known as ELAA will be at CCHS in the Circle on Monday Nov 25th from 1-2:30pm. All grade 11 and 12 classes plus mixed grade classes worked through this 20 min presentation on Thursday Nov 21st during block C.
ELAA Fair Schedule:
*Families of CCHS students are welcome to come, please sign in at the main office and get a visitor tag. CCHS students can only attend during the time slots below:
1-2pm Grade 11 and 12 students
2-2:30pm Grade 9 and 10 students
Post Secondary Info Sessions (Online)
There are many virtual ‘open houses’ being held by post secondary schools in the upcoming weeks. There is information and links to register in our Daily Announcements under quick links for U fo Alberta, Capilano University, OCAD and York University. We encourage all students to apply to at least a first and second choice schools. Please connect with matt.onyschuk@crps.ca for support with post secondary and career advising.
Athletics
Basketball and curling are now in full swing. Checking the Daily Announcements under quick links for tryout and practice information is the most up to date way to gather information at this early stage of the season. As teams are selected those on each time will be informed how they can receive the most up to date information about practices and games.
The Wolverine Code is something that we ask families to review with your student(s) should they wish to join a sports team. This is a reminder that our sports teams are extra-curricular, we expect students to attend classes regularly, stay up to date on assignments, and have a positive attitude while representing CCHS at all times. Basketball, Trail Running, and Curling are available for students and the schedules can be found on our website.
Next Parent Micro Session Grade 9 Career Explorations, Work Experience and the RAP program at CCHS Dec 17th 6:30pm:
Thank you to the over 60 families who joined us for our two separate parent micro sessions last week. Google Slides have now been posted to the CCHS website. Here is the link to the Navigating Post Secondary Pathways presentation. Here is the link to the Grade 10 WimWe presentation. We are deeply appreciative of the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation for their supporting in making WimWe available to all by covering all the costs of this unique program for our grade 10 students. Grade 10 students currently have access to the online portion of the Avalanche Skills Training 1 Certification and are encouraged to work on this online course at home. Please reach out to your child’s grade 10 STEM teacher for more information. Completing the online course prior to the on hill days at Lake Louise is mandatory to earn certification.
The topics of our Dec 17th 6:30pm Parent Micro Session will be:
Work Experience and The Registered Apprenticeship Program at CCHS - credits for students with part time jobs (recommended for grade 10,11,12 parents)
All grade 9 students are now working on the HCS 3000 online Workplace Safety course during their Digital Literacy course. This course is REQUIRED for participation in the Grade 9 Career Exploration program and Work Experience/RAP. Please ask your grade 9 child where they are at with this course and encourage them to complete it.
CCHS Annual Drama Production
ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA JR. is playing at Canmore Collegiate from Thursday December 12 through Saturday December 14 at 7pm. Plus an additional Matinee will be performed on Saturday December 14th at 1:00pm. The spectacular 60-minute musical is based on the book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and the 2013 Broadway adaptation. The CCHS cast and crew includes 37 students led by Sabrina Grecu, Jodi Anderson & Heather Jean Jordan. ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.
Tickets are on Sale NOW for $12.00 each
Purchase tickets in advance on-line or at the door.
Thank you to Spirit North who came in to present to and then play games with our WILD classes this week. Students were delighted to have Founder Beckie Scott explain the work of this important organization and enjoyed participating in activities with Spirit North staff.
