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Under the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning, all Abbotsford School District schools are required to develop a long term plan to improve student achievement, one that maintains a balance on the intellectual, social and career development of students. Each year, each school develops an annual plan and sets individual goals to improve student achievement. During 2019 our Learning Commons has continued to expand opportunities for staff and students. This year we have added a small sound studio in the back room, as well as a 3D printer. Mr. Jung has worked in cooperation with our Learning Commons instructor (Mr. Dekleva) to develop a 3D board game design unit. Students designed and printed dice and game pieces for this collaborative learning project. We are also beginning to offer professional development opportunities for teachers! This year we have offered several unique opportunities for teachers to drop by on their prep blocks to take advantage of workshops and further their learning and professional development. The workshops have been a huge success. Our students will learn key academic skills - like reading, writing and math - to encompass the knowledge and processes associated with intellectual development. As learners and meaning-makers, students take subject-specific concepts and content and transform them into a new understanding. A new course being offered, Environmental Science 11, is a lab based course where the content is pulled from the headlines. Students investigate different issues facing the planet today such as climate change, single use plastics, air pollution and acidification of our oceans. Through exploration and inquiry, students build a better understanding of the challenges facing the planet and learn about sustainability. At the end of each semester, Yale's senior art students celebrate their accomplishments with an art show. The entire school, as well as parents are invited to come and see students' best two and three dimensional work. The show is catered by our very own foods classes. In ceramics class students get an in depth study into clay and its properties. Student learn hand building techniques as well as get to use the potters wheel to throw bowls, mugs, and vases. In Art class students engage in a variety of wet and dry medium as a vessel to express their creativity. Our students will study personal and human social skills and as they relate to students' identity in the world - both as individuals and as members of their community. We are learning that personal and human social skills encompass the abilities students needs to thrive as individuals, to understand and care about themselves and others, and to find and achieve their purposes in the world. The Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States and Canada (currently offered at Yale Secondary) that was created by the College Board offering college-level curriculum and examinations to high school students. American colleges often grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores above a certain number on the examinations. The AP curriculum for the various subjects is created for the College Board by a panel of experts and college-level educators in each subject. For a high school course to have the AP designation, the course must be audited by the College Board to ascertain it satisfies the AP curriculum. If the course is approved the school may use the AP designation and the course will be publicly listed on the AP Ledger. Apart from offering Advanced Placement classes, Yale has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence offering Honours courses throughout the grade levels. Above Picture: AP Chemistry students Sam Lee, Jayden Yoo, Andrea Wong, Jake Johnston and Nafeel Ahmad recently competed in the Trinity Western University Lab Skills Competition. An academic scholarship exam was a large part of the evaluation. Some ten teams from all over the Fraser Valley totaling nearly 40 students wrote the exam. The Yale team members placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. WHOA - some kind of super academic performance.

We are very proud of our school and would like to share it with you. Walnut Grove Secondary provides a caring and nurturing environment for all its students. WGSS celebrates learning through academic studies in both English and French, an Advanced Placement program offering university-level courses, an exceptional and diverse fine arts program, a high tech computer studies program, an outstanding applied skills program, and a provincially recognized athletic program. Recognizing the diverse student population, WGSS staff have designed programs that acknowledge each student’s interests, abilities, and goals. Our motto is: “Community Discimus” which translates to “Together We Learn."

St. Patrick Regional Secondary School is deeply committed to our students' spiritual growth and all people associated with the school. Saint Patrick Regional Secondary School is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, a city repeatedly acclaimed as one of the most beautiful and livable in the world. The school is located centrally, close to both the downtown core and the University of British Columbia. It is within walking distance of Skytrain, the 99 B-Line, Main Street, the Athlete'sAthlete's Village, Vancouver General Hospital, and Vancouver'sVancouver's City Hall. The school'sschool's location benefits both students and the professional parent community. St. Patrick Regional Secondary School is a Roman Catholic High School, established by the Catholic Independent School Society of Vancouver Archdiocese to serve its 19 designated parishes'parishes' educational needs. The school follows and is inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ transmitted through Holy Scripture and the traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. We are the children of God made in God'sGod's image. We are pilgrims learning and teaching in St. Patrick Regional Secondary School. Together we will work to serve God and our fellow human beings. In cooperation with parents and students, we will foster a climate of understanding, caring, and learning that promotes an environment of safety, acceptance, and respect for all students. This philosophy will be applied to grow in their totality and be prepared to accept and live their Christian commitment to God and the world. A happy, productive, and successful Catholic education is often a result of the school and home working together. Saint Patrick Regional Secondary School is committed to maintaining a safe school by fostering an atmosphere of respect throughout our community. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities serve to develop a sense of belonging and community.

New Westminster Secondary is one of the largest high schools in British Columbia, enrolling approximately 2000 students from grades 9 through 12. We are proud of our many outstanding academic programs, including International Baccalaureate and French Immersion, as well as our outstanding performing arts, sports, and apprenticeship programs. There are many attractive options at our school for students as they journey towards graduation, including extra-curricular clubs and activities to suit a vast array of interests. Our school has a rich culture where diversity is celebrated, and relationships are nurtured. Our mission at New Westminster Secondary School is to develop responsible citizens, and lifelong learners who: Respect Learning, Respect the Environment, and Respect Themselves and Others. Students, staff, and parents working together to teach, model, and reinforce our three simple School Rules will ensure a successful year for everyone. While we have a long and proud history at New Westminster Secondary School, we look toward the future with great optimism with the scheduled opening of a replacement school in September 2020. This project is one of the largest capital school replacement projects in the province's history, at $106.5 million. It promises to deliver a state-of-the-art facility for teaching and learning. These are fascinating times for New Westminster Secondary School. Our school code of conduct is designed to provide guidelines for appropriate student behavior while at school, while at any school-sponsored function, or where engaging in an activity that will have an impact on a safe, caring, and orderly school environment. A user agreement has also been developed to provide guidelines for students' use of digital technology while at school, while at any school-sponsored function, or engaging in an activity that will impact a safe, caring, and orderly school environment. These guidelines are outlined in the attached document. New Westminster Schools offers the New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) – a challenging curriculum with the IB DP in Grades 11 and continues through grade 12. The DP leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world's leading universities. Many universities provide specific scholarships for DP students, and most grant course credit of up to one year. The program prepares highly-motivated students for the rigors of post-secondary education. It encourages students to be active learners, asks questions, and interact with the world around them in a meaningful way. IB encourages students worldwide to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. The New Westminster Secondary School Athletic Department, composed of professional educators and volunteers, endeavors to provide its student-athletes with the opportunity to pursue personal and athletic excellence in various sports. Personal athletic excellence includes developing athletic skills, team leadership, competitiveness, and a positive team and personal attitude. NWSS is proud of a fine tradition of participation and excellence in athletics. The wide range of athletic opportunities available to students reflects the dedication and commitment of our volunteer coaches. There are numerous opportunities to get involved at the intramural level for the student who lacks time to commit to a school team or prefers a more casual commitment. Teams offered to vary depending on the season. The French Immersion Program is designed to teach French to non-French speaking children. Students are immersed in the French language in French Immersion while following the BC Provincial Curriculum: Building Student Success. French Immersion students who continue their French studies through to grade 12 can earn what is known as a "double dogwood" or a Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires en Colombie-Britannique. Students must complete Français langue seconde 10, 11, & 12 and ensure that at least three more of their four-credit grades 10, 11, or 12 courses are taught in French at the grade 11 or 12 levels.

Those words suggest a belief in something beyond our capabilities and understanding. They suggest that we must possess the necessary component required to sustain such conviction, especially during difficult times. That component, of course, is faith. It often sees us through the storms of daily life and is the one constant in our lives that we can truly count on. Faith does not know what the future holds but knowing who holds the future. At Notre Dame, we work hard every day at instilling that belief and confidence in ourselves, and, most significantly, within our students. It is the spiritual bond that connects our entire community and is intended to bring us closer together. There will be times in our lives where we feel alone or even abandoned times when our faith is put to the test. When we are going through something difficult and wonder where God is, we must remember that the teacher is always quiet during a test. Quiet yet always present, aware, and ready to assist if and when needed. This school year, as we face all of life'slife's challenges and strive toward their solution, let us be mindful that we are human and imperfect and mindful that all things are possible with God'sGod's help. Mindful that….we can do all things through Him. In the early 1950s, Archbishop Duke invited religious orders from across North America to come to Vancouver to found a high school to educate the children of ten Catholic parishes in east Vancouver and Burnaby (Corpus Christi, Holy Cross, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Helen'sHelen's, St. Jude'sJude's, St. Mary'sMary's, St. Theresa'sTheresa's, Our Lady of Sorrows, Sacred Heart). Halifax'sHalifax's Sisters of Charity accepted his challenge, and in 1953 Notre Dame opened its doors for the first time. Notre Dame Regional Secondary is co-educational, offering academic, fine arts, business programs, athletic, performing arts, and other extra-curricular programs for students from grades 8 to 12. Notre Dame Regional Secondary School is a Catholic school, one with the mission of Christ, which seeks to educate the whole student — the body, the mind, and the spirit. In 1953, Archbishop Duke invited the Sisters of Charity of Halifax to establish a high school to educate the children of ten Catholic parishes in east Vancouver and Burnaby (Corpus Christi, Holy Cross, Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Helen'sHelen's, St. Jude'sJude's, St. Mary'sMary's, St. Theresa'sTheresa's, Our Lady of Sorrows, Sacred Heart). The school is co-educational, offering academic, fine arts, business programs, athletic, performing arts, and other extra-curricular programs for students from grades 8 to 12. Following British Columbia'sColumbia's education model, Notre Dame practices an inclusive model, promoting equitable learning access. To ensure that individual needs are met, Student Services collaborates with parents, teachers, and students to create an Individual Education Plan. An Individual Education Plan describes individualized goals and what is required to achieve those goals. Individual Education Plans are often necessary because their learning needs are different from course'scourse's learning outcomes. The Notre Dame Student Services Department is a team of Teachers, Special Education Assistants, and the Student Services Department Head. Teachers in the department teach a variety of classes. Program Support focuses on developing organization and time management skills, improving reading and writing skills, and supporting students in their academic classes. Work Experience and an Apprentice Program allow students to build skills necessary for the transition into the workplace after high school. Life skills teach the functional curriculum, daily living skills, and social skills for students on modified school programs. Special Education Assistants work with students in the classroom, one-on-one or small groups, implementing Individual Education Plans. Special Education Assistants provide adaptations and modifications to the learning environment, materials being used, and information presentation.

In partnership with parents and the community, we are committed to providing a caring, structured, and flexible environment where our students will experience academic and personal growth in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect. We have designed the HSS student planner to contain information and guidelines that will enable students to set and achieve high and realistic educational goals. Students should read through all the information and carry their student planner to all classes and use the dated pages to keep track of all assignments and events and the record of achievement chart to record marks. Ms. Wilkins and Mr. Relland are available to help students in the areas of academic achievement, career, and social/emotional development, helping our students become productive, well-adjusted adults. They offer individual counseling to help students resolve personal or interpersonal problems. They also offer small group counseling to help students enhance listening and communication skills, learn to empathize with others, and find social support through healthy peer relationships. The primary responsibility of our counselors is the well-being of our students. Registration and orientation of new students, Personal counseling, Career Counseling and liaison with post-secondary institutions Grad transitions and scholarship information, Course planning, questions, or concerns, Requesting homework for ill students (teachers require a minimum of 24 hours to fulfill requests), Liaison and make referrals to: Child & Youth Mental Health Hope & Area Transition Society Hope Community Services Community-Based Drug & Alcohol Worker District Child Care Counselor Hospital/Home Bound Teacher School-Based Team & Peer Support Parents/guardians are invited to become involved in meetings and activities sponsored by our PAC. The PAC mandate is to advise the school board, principal, and staff regarding any matter relating to the school. Our Executive, elected at the Annual General Meeting, meets monthly and plans general meetings featuring parents' topics of interest. The school administration consults with and through our PAC on all significant issues. You may make an appointment in the Student Services room to see your counselor at any time. Our Work Ethic Roll recognizes students who have a minimum of 5 G's (good work habits), no N's (needs improvement) on their report cards, and a maximum of 3 unexcused late. The goal is to provide students with opportunities to integrate school-based learning with community-based work experience and to develop employability skills to work effectively and collaboratively in the workplace. Secondary School Apprenticeship is a Trades Career program with paid workplace training where a student registers with the Industry Training Authority. Earn while you learn. We are always looking for parent drivers to help with athletics events and would greatly appreciate your support. If you are available to drive to a game, a tournament, or another team event, please complete the following paperwork in advance to allow time for processing.

Welcome to Correlieu Secondary School. Our comprehensive high school offers every student a progressive and quality educational program and a springboard to their future. Upon graduation, every student should be prepared for the ever-changing world of the 21 century. For some students, this path will take them to the world of work for others; they may go for further training opportunities, and for others, the path will lead to college and university. Whatever path a student chooses, Correlieu will ensure that each student is well prepared. Every student has a responsibility in their education. Their responsibility is three-fold: to attend school regularly, to engage at their optimal level in the learning activities, and to maintain a positive attitude towards learning. If students regularly attend, engage with the learning activities, and keep a positive attitude, they will be successful. Correlieu Secondary has a secure link to our parents and community. We work closely with our students and parents to build a strong communication network to support student success. We want to help students work through problems at the lowest level and encourage parents and students to contact us when they need help or support to solve an issue. We try to be compassionate and empathetic when working through our problem-solving strategies and do our best to mediate conflict when it arises. We have high expectations for student success and support all learners on their way toward graduation and life after high school. Correlieu Secondary School is organized around two semesters per school year. Students enroll in 4 courses per semester. We offer a range of academic, vocational, and trade courses in 10 departments. Graphic & Performing Arts, Business Education, Mathematics, English, Languages, Science, Trades & Technology, Home Economics, Physical Education, Social Studies. Correlieu Secondary School promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code respecting the rights of all individuals by the law – prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and, age – in respect of discriminatory publication and discrimination in accommodation, service, and facility in the school environment. The staff, parents, and students at Correlieu Secondary School believe that school and school-related activities must be held in a safe and secure learning and working environment. The Correlieu Secondary School Code of Conduct formalizes the expectation for student behavior while at school while traveling to and from school, and while attending any school function or activity at off-campus locations. As students progress through their high school years, they are expected to demonstrate increasing maturity and responsibility and to act as positive role models for younger students. When determining appropriate disciplinary action, both the severity and frequency of the unacceptable conduct and the age and maturity of the student will be considered. Responses to unacceptable conduct are fair and consistent, while reflective of the particular circumstances of each case. Disciplinary action, wherever possible, is preventative and restorative, rather than merely punitive.

Convoy international Secondary Academy (CISA) is a private high school in Ontario that boasts two distinct locations. The Markham campus is designed to be a boutique of 50-150 students with an average class size of 8 students, whereas the Essa school, which is situated on 22 acres of picturesque land, is our boarding school. CISA offers an enriched, caring, and secure learning environment and follows the Ontario Ministry of Education's Curriculum. Our goal is to inspire lifelong learners through academic success and a zest for learning. Our students graduate as intellectually astute, culturally adept, unfailingly empathetic young citizens, prepared not only for top universities but for the meaningful lives they plan to lead. CISA enhances academic achievement to prepare all students for University and beyond. We have always kept 98% of our students smoothly entering University, with 85% of them admitted to their preferred school. Also, 40% of the students received full or partial scholarships. If you are looking to enhance and personalize your child's education at a private high school in Ontario, allowing your child to experience the unique multicultural environment in Canada fully, then Convoy International Secondary Academy is waiting for you. Convoy International Secondary Academy envisions the best high school education in Ontario centered around the 21st-century demands, such as the development of academic, social, emotional, and moral competencies. We aspire to realize this vision through dedicated and motivated teachers, who focus on core Canadian values, research on recent educational studies, consideration of individual student strengths and areas of growth, instill cultural awareness, cooperate with students, and implement innovative teaching pedagogy. Students are inspired to reach their highest academic potential through an innovative curriculum that encourages them to become active global citizens, innovators, and leaders. The inclusion of Higher Order Thinking skills helps to deepen their knowledge, enable inquiry, innovation, and creativity, and allows students to become reflective thinkers, problem solvers, and confident, competent communicators and leaders. Our programs are offered in small classroom settings, which grant students an enriching opportunity to excel in their studies. Our qualified instructors and knowledgeable staff are focused on providing personalized guidance and assistance to each student, enabling them to reach their goals. The high rate of our students' success has been a source of pride and motivation to remain committed to providing quality education. CISA Markham school has three semesters each academic year. The three semesters run from September to November, December to March, and March to June. Summer courses are also offered during July and August. Using the Ontario high school credit course system, students complete up to 8 required courses and elective courses, as well as ESL, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, and other English related courses every academic year under the guidance of teachers. Essay school has a high-quality local teacher team and school management system in Canada. The faculty are all specialists in their field. Small class teaching is adopted to ensure full communication between teachers and students. The school arranges a designated faculty member for each student. Their role is to follow the academic performance of each student, communicate with students and their parents/guardians promptly, and provide professional guidance and assistance for students' post-secondary application. We attach great importance to the improvement of our international students' English level. We arrange small class and one-on-one IELTS / TOEFL / SAT and other examination training and guarantee acceptance to the top universities and colleges in the United States and Canada. Our school emphasizes the importance of experience for international students studying abroad in Canada. Through a series of activities such as Open SchoolDay, the local communities of Essa and Barrie are blended into the campus, so that international students can interact with more local families and participate in various activities. The school also encourages students to organize a variety of community activities spontaneously, take part in social practice, and participate in academic and sports competitions under the guidance of teachers. Students are encouraged to try their best in all their classes. Their marks are given through percentages. A passing grade is 50% or higher. If students fail a compulsory class, they are required to retake the same course until they are successful. However, if a student were to fail an elective course, they would not be required to retake it. If they have more than 30 credits in total, they do not need to retake it. If they have less than 30 credits, they may choose to either retake that same course or another course for the credit. The course is assessed with 70% Term Assessments and 30% Summative Assessment. Essa School 8058 8th Line, Essa, Utopia, ON L0M 1T0 Canada +14372422472

Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) is a grade 9 – 12 high school located in the City of Prince Rupert on traditional Ts'msyen territory. The school has a diverse, multicultural population. CHSS is a dual-track school with a French Immersion Program and offers Sm'algyax and French as second language courses. The school has a strong academic program, a growing trades program, a vibrant fine arts program, and a Basketball Academy. Here is what is happening at Charles Hays Secondary School this month. Facilities are the Library Learning Commons (LLC) is getting closer to a Celebratory opening. Offutt will be moving her classroom into the classroom adjacent to the LLC this week. We still have bottled water stations set up as we await reports from Northern Health. Currently, the Wrestling team is at Provincials, the Junior Boys leave for Provincials on Thursday, and the Senior Girls depart for Provincials the following week on February 25th. The Senior Boys will be hosting Zones at CHSS this weekend. We are reminding coaches to put Budget requests into the PAC as soon as possible. The Drama students had a successful Drama Festival this weekend and will be taking their play to Provincials. The Band students are working on a field trip within the Province in June. We will be hosting a Course Fair for the students in the afternoon of February 25th to begin the process of course selection for 2020-2021. Trimester 2 will be ending on March 9th, and Trimester 3 will begin on March 12th, 2020. The Numeracy Assessments will run at the end of April 2020. Charles Hays Secondary School operates on the trimester system. The school year is split into three trimesters, with five periods each day, allowing students fifteen-course selections within the school year. Most courses are two trimesters long and meet for 62 minutes each day. Some courses can meet outside the regular timetable. If you require assistance in choosing your courses, please feel free to contact any school counselor. The staff and administration of Charles Hays Secondary School wish to ensure that your education is as rewarding as possible. Students continue to build on the reading and writing strategies developed through Language Arts. A variety of both fiction and non-fiction are used. Students have more responsibility for interpreting and responding to what they read materials become increasingly complex. Formal writing situations, especially the essay, become the norm. Students should be able to compose full sentences and paragraphs and to proofread for awkward writing. The careful use of language for effect and the use of more sophisticated vocabulary is a primary goal. Composition 10 is designed to support students in their development of written communication, in particular essay writing. Students will read and study essays/compositions by other writers and consider various styles as models for the development of their writing. The course builds students' writing competencies by introducing them to varied structures, forms, and composition styles such as narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive, and opinion essays. The course's primary focus will be planning, drafting, editing, and writing for specific audiences and purposes. Literary Studies 10 is designed for students interested in literature in the forms of poetry, short stories, novels, drama, graphic novels, children's literature, Canadian literature, First Peoples' texts, thematic studies, and specific author studies. Students will explore a range of literary topics to increase their literacy skills, enhance their understanding of the English language, expand their development as educated global citizens, develop balance and broaden their understanding of themselves and the world, and develop higher-level thinking and learning skills. Creative writing and oral language will also be explored.

As a Catholic school it is our hope that our students become involved in the life of the school with a view to growing academically, spiritually, athletically and socially. A school is more than the bricks and mortar that make up its structure. It is a dynamic hub of activity for our Catholic community designed to transform our students from young children in grade nine to contributing members of society when they graduate. To that end, our dedicated staff members along with community partners provide our students with a myriad of activities and events. We are fortunate to be part of the gift that is Catholic Education. With continued support from our staff and the Catholic community we serve, the gift will continue for generations to come. At BT we are in the unique position among schools, to have our namesake, His Excellency Bishop Anthony Tonnos, visit us on a regular basis. Current BT students will share in his knowledge and wisdom as we invite him to join us to celebrate the Eucharist and for other special events. In 2002, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board approved the construction of a new secondary school in Ancaster to alleviate overcrowding at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School on the West Mountain and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in West Hamilton. The school – the first new Catholic secondary school to be opened in 25 years – was named in honour of The Most Reverend Anthony F. Tonnos, eighth Bishop of Hamilton. Bishop Tonnos served as the faithful shepherd of the Hamilton Diocese from 1984-2010, and was a steadfast supporter of Catholic Education. An official ground breaking ceremony was held on May 22, 2003 on the grounds of the former 17.5-acre Marshall Potato Farm on Highway 53 just west of Fiddler’s Green Road. In September 2004, the school’s inaugural Grade 9 & 10 students began their first semester of the 2004-2005 school year at the former Christ the King Catholic Elementary School. Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School opened in February 2005 with an initial enrolment of 475 students. An official blessing and dedication ceremony, celebrated by Bishop Tonnos, was held on April 17, 2005. The 178,000 sq. ft. school was built at a cost of $24-million with a Ministry rated capacity of 1,250 students. On June 20, 2016, the Board of Trustees approved the installation of a 110,000 sq. ft. artificial turf sports field at the school. A field blessing and dedication, officiated by Bishop Tonnos, was held on October 6, 2017. We are blessed to have a modern facility where we can provide an excellent broad-based, balanced education to help young people grow to their fullest potential, where they can see and experience the richness of a Christ centred education, and achieve the academic requirements for the Ontario Graduation Diploma. With the guidance and help of an extremely dedicated staff our young people’s experience will be a journey of faith, academics, social teachings, athletics, relationships, and preparation for life experiences. The mission of Catholic Education in Hamilton-Wentworth, in union with our Bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model. The Catholic Community of Hamilton-Wentworth believes the learner will realize this fullness of humanity. If the learning process begins at home and is part of family life is nurtured within the Parish, is anchored in the Catholic Faith, takes place within the context of worship, sacraments, and the life of the Church, is enhanced by the school community is embraced by the learner as a personal responsibility for life. if learning takes place in an appropriate and challenging environment in which members of the school community exemplify the teachings of Jesus Christ which reflects Gospel values and responsible use of human, financial and natural resources which promotes academic excellence and clear indicators of achievement.

Babine School is part of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) and is located in Granisle BC, Canada. We are proud to serve the students and community on the traditional territory of the Lake Babine Nation. The school enrolls approximately 30 students from grades K to 12 in a brand new and well-equipped facility. Our school features a multi-purpose lunchroom, student collaboration pods, full-service classrooms, a computer room, and a large gym. The BESS staff consists of 3 teachers, four support staff, one custodian, and a Principal. This dedicated and experienced teaching and support staff work hard to ensure that students receive a quality education. In the 2015/16 school year, BESS will continue to offer several initiatives to increase student learning. They include: Teacher Collaboration – Weekly time for teachers to focus on curriculum, assessment, and professional practice to improve student learning. Collaborative Learning – Multi-grade teaching and sharing. Daily Meal Program – a nutritious breakfast and lunch are available for all students. BESS offers a full selection of academic courses that lead to graduation and post-secondary entrance. We can offer additional courses in partnership with E-Bus Academy, our district's distant-learning school. Our school enables students to develop their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual potentials. Please take some time to enjoy all the information on our website and come back often as new information is added and updated regularly. Our code of conduct aims to clarify and publish expectations for student behavior while at school while going to and from school (including on buses) and while attending any school function or activity at any location. Students, teachers, and parents are partners in the BESS ROCKS program. The central tenets of Respect, Ownership, Cooperation, Kindness, and Safety are the five expectation pillars of the BESS ROCKS program and the need to have a code of conduct that does not discriminate against any student for any behavior. The student has the right to: Have an advocate through the student leadership body Have quality instruction at the appropriate level Experience physical and emotional safety and well-being Be treated with dignity and respect Have input, through appropriate channels, into the making of decisions that affect them Experience a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning Be informed of their progress in courses. The student has a responsibility to: Treat staff, parents and other students with respect and dignity in both attitudes and actions Attend classes, on time and prepared to learn Be appropriate in dress, conduct, and language Respect school property Follow school rules Report potential incidents of bullying, harassment, and violent acts. The student has a right to: Have an advocate through their teachers' association Expect cooperation from students Be treated with respect and dignity Work in a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning Have support from students and their homes, other staff members, and the community. The student has a responsibility to: Treat students, parents and other staff with respect and dignity in both attitudes and actions Help students develop to their full potential Model ethical conduct such as punctuality, preparation, and professionalism Create positive and safe learning situations for students Communicate regularly on students' progress to both students and parents Work cooperatively with staff, students and parents Protect the well-being of students. Parents Have the Right to: Have an advocate through the PAC and DPAC Have their children educated in a positive, safe, productive learning environment Be treated with, and have their children treated with respect, dignity, and fairness Be informed of their children's progress, and school activities, programs, and policies Be involved in decisions regarding their children's education Feel welcome to approach staff concerning their children and other school matters. Parents have the Responsibility to: Be an advocate for their children Treat students, staff and other parents with respect and dignity Ensure that their children attend school on time and are prepared to learn Help their children make thoughtful decisions, accept Responsibility and foster good working and learning habits Communicate and cooperate with staff Work with the school towards finding and developing a program that best meets their child's needs Be informed about and supportive of the PAC.

Welcome to Abbotsford Senior Secondary School, home of the district's International Baccalaureate Program. We have a proud, rich history of excellence that has been developed by students, parents, and staff working together over the years. Many of our parents are former Abby students and are well connected to the school. So, when you become a "Panther," it is like being part of the family. Our new building is fantastic! We are proud to teach and learn in one of British Columbia's newest secondary schools. Built to the highest standards, it is truly a work of art. At Abbotsford Senior Secondary School, we believe all students can learn and be successful. Our outstanding staff work closely with students and are dedicated to their success. We provide a rich diversity of programs that allow all students to develop their talents and abilities in a wide range of areas. We encourage students to review the many academic and elective programs offered and select one that appeals most to them. During this coming year, explore all the exciting opportunities available to you at Abbotsford Senior. Join a club, attend special events, and cheer on your school teams. Become an active member of your school, and join the proud Panther tradition of excellence—best wishes for a beautiful and rewarding year at Abbotsford Senior Secondary. Abbotsford Senior Secondary School is honored to offer this international program for all Abbotsford School District students. For more information on the IB program. Under the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning, all Abbotsford School District schools are required to develop a long term plan to improve student achievement, maintaining a balance on the intellectual, social, and career development of students. Each year, each school develops an annual plan and sets individual goals to improve student achievement. Our students will learn essential academic skills - like reading, writing, and math - to encompass the knowledge and processes associated with intellectual development. As learners and meaning-makers, students take subject-specific concepts and content and transform them into a new understanding. Our students will study personal and human social skills and relate to students' identities in the world - both as individuals and as members of their community. We learn that personal and human social skills encompass the abilities students need to thrive as individuals, to understand and care about themselves and others, and to find and achieve their purposes in the world. Our students will succeed in a much different future than what we envisioned 10 or 15 years ago. It is our responsibility to prepare all children for success in whatever life path they choose, connecting learning opportunities with future career possibilities. We know that real-life experiences - like community involvement, gaining business knowledge, and hands-on-learning - build better students and life-long citizens.