‘BCHS This Week’January 22 – 27, 2016

Monday - Lunch at 11:28am – PM Flex (7/8 TAG) Tuesday - Lunch at 11:28am – PM Flex (7/8 COI)

- Regular Flex for Grade 9

Wednesday - Lunch 12:06pm - AM Flex (7/8 TAG) - Special Gr. 9 Flex - To Be Announced

Thursday - Lunch 12:06pm - AM Flex (7/8 COI) - Special Gr. 9 Flex - To Be Announced

Friday – Classes start at 9:30AM - Lunch at 12:06pm - Talk with your teacher about the starttime for your exam this day

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Save the date …January 23 – English 30 Part B Diploma Exam (9am)January 24 – Social 30 Part B Diploma Exam (9am)January 24 – Monday-Period 1 Exams for Sr. HighJanuary 25 – Math 30 Diploma Exam (9am)January 25 – Monday-Period 2 Exams for Sr. HighJanuary 26 – Biology 30 Diploma Exam (9am)January 26 – Monday-Period 3 Exams for Sr. HighJanuary 27 – Chemistry 30 Diploma Exam (9am)January 27 – Monday-Period 4 Exams for Sr. High

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Save the date … (con’t)

January 30 – Science 30 Diploma Exam (1pm)

January 30 – Sr. High Make-up Exam DayJanuary 30 – BCHS PD Day - No School for

Jr. High- Only exams for Sr.

HighJanuary 31 – PD Day, No StudentsFebruary 1 – First day of Semester 2

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BCHS 5th Annual

Small Town – Big Dreams!Talent NightComing Soon…..

Thursday, February 16

7:00 pm BCHS Drama Theatre

Admission: $2

See Mrs. Kostiw to sign up!!Singers – Dancers – Musicians –

Comedians – Actors – Poets – Composers

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Cafeteria Menu

Monday Jan 23Sweet & Sour Meatballs with Rice

and Veggies

Tuesday Jan 24 Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap &

Fries

Wednesday Jan 25 Wings & Potato Skins

Thursday Jan 26 Pizza

Friday Jan 27 Chicken Penne & Caesar Salad

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Japanese Delegation March 10 – 17th, 2017 •The Town & County of Barrhead will be hosting 3 female students (16, 17, & 17 years old) and a female teacher.

• We have one host family and we are looking for one or two more for the students, and one for the teacher. This is a wonderful, opportunity to learn about new cultures and make new friends.

•If you are interested in hosting, please see Mr. Raju or Ms. Rispens for more information.

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26; 4:30-6:30pm

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Sr. HighAnnouncements

Hospitality TrainingFully funded by Norquest College

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Overview• NorQuest is now accepting sign-up for February to

the end of March classes. • The location is at their new campus in WEM• Courses are offered seven days a week• Courses are six hours per day• You may sign up for one or all• This is free to high school students, but on a first-

come, first-admitted basis until the funding is done.

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Courses Offered• Introduction to the Service Industry (12 hours)• Server, Host, Suite Attendant (6 hours)• Ticket Taker/Ushers (6 hours)• Housekeepers (6 hours)• Guest Services Relations Host (6 hours)• Concession (6 hours)• Food Safety Training Basics (12 hours)

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What do I do now?• See Ms Wegner ASAP if you are interested in any of

these FREE courses• She has the calendar for when they are being

offered and other contact information

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Winter Open House

Get your growl on and come visit Kodiak country.

Saturday, Jan. 2810 a.m. - 3 p.m.Centre Core, Lethbridge College

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An admissions counsellor from King’s will be here March 13 from lunch until 2:00

You can make a private interview time or attend the presentation during flex and this is open to all students of BCHS.

More information as we are closer to the date.

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A showcase of all programs that NorQuest has to offer!Thursday, February 2, 20175 pm - 8 pm NorQuest College Main Building10215 108 Street NWEdmonton, AB

Stop by Tim Horton’s that night for a free coffee and donut while you check out Program Information Night

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Pixel Blue CollegeThe college for Art, Media, and Technology

The college offers accelerated learning programs to students who will receive the same at any other post secondary two-year program.

The entrance requirements are more subjective, focusing on finding the right people who have not only the skills but the drive and passion to be successful

Pixelblue.ca

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OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATIONEnd of semester evaluation packages are due back tomorrow, January 24.

You will not receive credit if you do not hand in the evaluation and other required documents

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WORK EXPERIENCE SEMESTER TWO• If you are enrolled in work experience second semester,

you should see Ms Wegner ASAP to complete the required paperwork.• There is a $125 performance bond to be paid by

February 17, if all work paperwork is not completed by then. Some paperwork needs to be completed prior to even starting your work experience.

• If you have work experience this semester and wish to continue second semester at the same location, please advise Ms Wegner of this as well ASAP.

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Info Week • Tuesday January 31 & Wednesday February 1•5 pm – 9 pm

• For more information, see posters on the bulletin board across from Ms Wegner’s office.

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• Registration 101 Workshops• U of A will be hosting Registration 101 Workshops in

March-April 2017.• Students will have an opportunity to learn how to

navigate the Bear Tracks system for the purpose of course registration, build a first-year schedule, and ask UAlberta advisors questions.• New this year, students must have accepted their

admission offer in order to access course schedule information.• Reg 101 dates and locations will be made available later

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2017 Chat DatesOnline Group Chats allow students to sign-in from the comfort of their own home and ask real-time questions to University of Alberta advisors.Chats take place monthly on Wednesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm (MST).

2017 dates through to August have been set:February 8, 2017 June 7, 2017March 8, 2017 July 5, 2017April 5, 2017August 9, 2017May 3, 2017

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•Dual Credit Information•As more students take advantage of

Dual Credit opportunities, the the U of A has adapted their application for admission to incorporate a section pertaining specifically to these students, and ask that all dual applicants use the following interim process:

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1. Declare post-secondary studies on your application for admission. Please note doing so will disable the option to self-record high school grades; however, students will otherwise be able to complete and submit the remainder of the application.

2. Submit a contact form at uab.ca/ask either a) self-recording your grades in the manner you would have on the application; or b) uploading a transcript of marks. The contact form must include the student's name and application ID.

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Dual Credit ContinuedThe Admissions team will link this information to the student's application for admission for review.

Important: Dual credit students are still processed as high school applicants, and are still eligible for applicable high school entrance awards.

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• TransCanada is looking for Summer Students who are willing to think about the future … and think big.• They are devoted to providing a learning environment where

students can gain valuable skills and experiences that contribute to their future careers while also learning about TransCanada’s business and culture• You must be at least 18 years of age by May 1• Attending post-secondary immediately following the summer

work termSee the bulletin board across from Ms Wegner’s office for more information

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Looking for Summer Employment May – August

Herbicide Applicator (Weed Sprayer)Location is Drayton Valley

Great idea for students done first semester.

See job ad on bulletin board across from Ms Wegner’s Office

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PLANNING ON GRADUATING THIS YEAR?

You really should check your academic progress…

If you will have less than 80 credits by the end of this semester, you need to see Mr. Kaplan or

Mr. Raju asap if you plan on graduating this June

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