at avalon we focus on developing well rounded students...

At Avalon we focus on developing well rounded students that meet their potential in Academics,

Athletics, Fine & Performing Arts, as well as career exploration through Career & Technology

Foundations.

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École Avalon School

Pre-enrol on SchoolZone in 2018

Parents of students currently enrolled at Edmonton Public Schools will be able to pre-enrol for the 2018-2019 school year online. Sign in to SchoolZone between March 12 (9:00 am) and April 16, 2018 (4:00 pm), and follow the prompts to select your child’s preferred school. You can even use the mobile version of SchoolZone to complete the process directly from your smartphone! Questions? Talk to the principal at your child’s current school. Pre-enrolment closes to parents on Monday, April 16 at 4:00 pm. New to the District? Contact your preferred school to learn how to register as a new student before April 16, 2018.

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ART 9 (93100) (Full Year) There is a $20.00 fee to offset the cost of consumables, applicable to students who wish to or will take their projects home.

This course is open to students with little or no past experience and to those who wish to expand upon their talent. Art tries to affect the way you see and think about things. In art, you are expected to learn how to express your personal feelings, become art critics and to value art creation.

To achieve this . You will learn to use tempera paint, watercolours, acrylic paint, ink, pencil, charcoal, cut paper, oil pastel, chalk pastel, and modeling clay. We will explore the elements of Art and how they work together to create Art. Evaluation for Art is based on sketchbooks, studio assignments and projects, growth, creativity, effort, and how well the work fulfills the assignment.

DRAMA 9 (93200) (Full Year) The grade 9 drama program offers students the opportunity to learn many drama styles and to present a number of forms of theatre to peers. The course includes aspects of movement, speech, scene work, acting, and theatre design. The course is project-oriented and will be marked based on achievement of curricular outcomes. Because students will be guided through each unit starting with basics, previous enrolment in drama is not necessary. There is a $20.00 fee for in– or out-of school fieldtrip supplies, and drama makeup applicable to the Drama 9 course.

OPTIONAL COURSES

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 9 (94100) (Full Year) The music program at École Avalon School is continuous; knowledge and skills are built on from year to year. Because of the sequential nature of the program it is only possible to enter the Music program at the Grade 7 level. The instrumental music program at Avalon School is an integral part of the school, involving a large number of students in curricular and co-curricular music-making. The goals of the instrumental music program are to help students develop competencies and to strive for excellence in playing, listening, reading, creating, and valuing. The instrumental music program is actively supported by the Avalon Instrumental Music Society (A.I.M.S.), a parent support group. A.I.M.S. raises funds for purchase of instruments, for subsidies for activities, for scholarships, etc., and assists with supervisory duties at activities which take the bands away from the school. All parents of music students are encouraged to join A.I.M.S. The A.I.M.S general meeting is help on October of each year for all band parents.

Music is an Academic Option. Please be aware that it is one of the few options that is used to calculate the average for the High School Rutherford Scholarship. It is also the only option which can be used for entrance to some faculties at

University. Please also be aware that you must be in Music in Junior High to register for Music in Senior High.

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FOODS & FASHION 9 (97360) (Semestered $35.00) This is a fun and practical course that will introduce you to a variety of life skills and future career possibilities. The Foods and Fashion program is organized into two CTS modules, with approximately half of the course being in Foods and the other in Fashion. In the Fashion module you will use the sewing machine and hand stitching to complete a sewing project. The Food section is focused on creating quick and healthy meals with an emphasis on cultural cooking. You will demonstrate knowledge of the importance of accurate measuring and safe milk cooking techniques. The fee of ($35.00 (Semestered) is to offset the cost of consumable projects, applicable to students to wish to consume or take their projects home. It is important to note that it is NOT necessary to begin the CTS Home Economics modules in grade seven or eight.

CONSTRUCTION 9 (97150) (Semestered $30.00)

Students in Construction will be exposed to seven main areas of study (strands) from the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) curriculum. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their skills by using equipment in the laboratory. There is an opportunity to have extra time in the lab once a week, called “Open Shop”, and students are invited to attend as they see fit to complete any unfinished projects. The strands we will explore are: Career Transitions - Safety in the lab; Communication Technology – screen printing; Construction Technologies – wood working; and instruction in the safe operation of hand and power tools, layout, and project assembly; Design Studies – basis of sketching and drafting; Fabrication Studies – The word “fabrication” is used when talking about metal projects (our lab is well-equipped for projects involving metal); Electro-Technologies – The world of electronics is the main focus; Mechanics – is primarily an on-line, computer format where students will complete assignments on gas powered and diesel powered machinery. The fee of ($35.00 (Semestered) is to offset the cost of take home projects, applicable to students to wish to take their projects home. It is important to note that it is NOT necessary to begin CTS Construction modules in grade seven or eight.

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS: In accordance with the new Career and Technology Foundations Curriculum a greater emphasis will be placed in class on exploring interests and passions, responding to the challenges of the creative process and working independently to discover potential careers and technology .

DESIGN 9 Graphic Media (99200) - (Semestered $10.00)

Students explore the many elements and expressions of different Graphic media. As the world becomes ever absorbed with digital and visual media, students will learn the creativity that goes beyond selfies. Student will learn to design and produce a variety of visual and artistic digital media.

Pixlr Image Editing Theme Poster Graphic Buttons Stickers Post it Note images Advertising Window Display

Cost $10 for cost of consumable products.

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ENVIRONMENTAL OUTDOOR EDUCATION 9 (95700) (Semestered—$75—$95.00)) The Grade 9 EOE program combines physical activity and field trips with environmental study that will challenge students and provide a basis for future growth. Because this option is filled with many activities in all seasons, students must be willing to be physically active and attempt all aspects of the program. Activities - Activities and field trips will take place in all seasons and may include golf, SCUBA diving, cross-country skiing, ice-fishing, knife skills, fire and shelter building, environmental studies and many cooperative games. The anticipated cost for EOE 9 will be $75.00-$95.00. This fee will be confirmed prior to the start of the new school year. This fee will cover the cost of field trip venues and transportation. It is NOT necessary to have taken EOE 8 to register in this course.

EXPLORATION IN FILM 9 (90550) (Full Year) Because we live in a predominately visual society, we are forced to process images by applying critical thinking skills. In or-der to be a critical consumer of these images, it is essential for us to develop the knowledge and understanding of how visu-als are manipulated to convey the message. Students enrolled in Exploration in Film 9 will study film not only as an art, but as a means of communication. In many cases today, students receive their stories more often through film than they do through reading a book. In this course, you will be taught to “read” a film. You will analyze narrative structure and look at the director’s purpose in creating a film; conventions of many different genres; learn to read subtext; and learn the artistic and technical aspects of film making. The emphasis will be on the various elements of film that filmmakers use to convey meaning. The course will also include the history of and traditions behind film making. As well, students will begin to examine how film often reflects the times and conditions in which they are made, and on the flip side, how films sometimes shape attitudes and values in a society. Assessment in this course will include note taking, journal writing and various independent and group projects. You will watch film and film clips, but the assignments will involve some written work.

This course can be considered an extension of Language Arts and an exploration of popular culture.

DESIGN 9—Digital Media - (98220) (Semestered—$10.00) Students explore the many elements and expressions of different media. Students will learn to design and produce a variety of digital media in the form of videos, 3D images, green screening and stop motion animation.

Flash Video Music Audio Mixer 3D Printing With Tinkercad Green Screen Video Making Theme commercials Stop Motion Animation

Cost for consumables and projects to take home $10.00

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ART CLUB To join our club, students do not have to be “artistic” or “talented”. They do not have to be in the Art option class. Students need only be enthusiastic and responsible. This group meets during the noon hour. Projects include watercolour and tempra painting, calligraphy and other art materials. The Art Club members help to arrange displays, circulate art displays throughout the school, and create seasonal theme decorations for the school.

CONCERT BAND: GRADE 9 The Concert Band is a co-curricular activity open to all grade 9 band students. Every year the grade 9 Concert Band goes to camp for two days of playing music and doing recreational activities. This group also attends festivals and performs at elementary schools. As well, Concert Band members may be invited to be part of the Northern Alberta Honour Band or the Junior High Honor Band for the Night of Music. Being a member of the concert band means a personal commitment one full band rehearsal per week. It also means having the opportunity to experience success and perform in one of Alberta's finest young musical ensembles.

At Avalon, all students have numerous opportunities to participate in extra-

curricular activities. Many of these activities are scheduled at the beginning of

the school year and relate to physical education, fine arts, curriculum

enhancement, civic responsibility, and leadership development. Listed

alphabetically, some of these activities are outlined below.

JAZZ BAND: GRADE 8 and 9

The Avalon Jazz Band is open to all music students in Grades 8 and 9 who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass and drum set. Students who are not members of the band are welcome to audition for Jazz Band if they play guitar, bass or drum set. There is one rehearsal per week for this group. The day and time the rehearsal for this group is determined in September of each year based on member requests.

Get Involved for the Fun of It!

CONCERT AND JAZZ BANDS These following bands (Concert and Jazz) are performance groups which meet before school or at lunch hour for regularly scheduled rehearsals. The rehearsal schedule is set in September. All students in grade 9 Band should join Concert Band. The concert bands and other co-curricular ensembles participate in any or all of the following activities: band camps, concerts, festivals, tours of elementary schools, and workshops.

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INTERSCHOOL ATHLETICS Senior Girls Volleyball Indoor Soccer Cross Country Running Senior Boys Volleyball Senior Girls Soccer Slow Pitch Junior Boys Volleyball Senior Boys Soccer Curling Junior Girls Volleyball Junior Boys Basketball Track and Field Senior Boys Basketball Junior Girls Basketball Badminton (Jr. & Sr.) Senior Girls Basketball

All students are encouraged to participate in these programs. In addition to the large participation rate at Avalon, the school also boasts many city championships.

Drama Club The Avalon Drama Department has many exciting opportunities for students to get involved. Whether your interests lie in acting, designing, improvising, or being a fabulous spectator, we’ve got something for you!

Musical Theatre Club and Production: Come one, come all! Students in any grade, with or without theatre experience, are invited to become a part of the action. If you are interested in acting, you can audition for a role. Actors rehearse several afternoons per week, some lunch hours, and even on a weekend or two. A little too shy to act? You can be part of one of our many crews. From set design to costume creation, there are tons of ways to get involved. Tech meetings are usually held at lunch hours, but sometimes we meet after school. This all culminates with a musical production! There is a cost of $50.00 to students to help offset production costs.

Citadel Club: Every year, the Citadel offers a special price to junior high and high school students. A students club membership “buys” a subscription to six main stage plays, a snack before the play, a pre-show discussion taking you into the backstage world of the productions, and following each performance, a special talk-back session with the actors and/or the creative team from the production. Enjoy the life of the theater with other students and teacher supervision. The package price for Citadel Club is $235.00.

Improv Team: Another incredible opportunity for drama enthusiasts is the Improv Team. Students are invited to audition for this one. We rehearse both at lunch and after school. To practice performing for audiences, we have mini competitions, open to the public, at lunch times. Also – we attend at least one tournament each year, at which our students compete against other schools. This is always a lot of fun and a terrific learning experience.

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INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS

Athletics at Avalon include a lunch-hour intramural program. Intramurals run September through June, Monday to Friday, from 12:35to 1:00 p.m. The activities are organized by grade or homerooms, or students receive sign-up sheets in their physical education classes. Intramural activities in the past have included basketball, soccer, dodge ball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis and floor hockey.

LIBRARY CLUB Do you love books and like to have a good time? Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at the library? Satisfy your curiosity by becoming a Library Club member. You will shelve books, label books and help with library displays. You will be first in line to check out the new books in the library. Come and enjoy the fun and gain some valuable experience in the library.

OTHER CLUBS

Teachers are often approached by students who have creative ideas for new clubs and groups. Past examples include the newspaper, chess and scrabble club, craft club, games club, movie club, sewing club, peer support and the anime club. If you would like to start a new club, put together a proposal and ask a teacher to sponsor you. It’s a great way to meet new friends and make productive use of your lunch hour!

STUDENT COUNCIL

Avalon’s Student Council has something for everyone! Student leaders at Avalon can join one of several specialized councils to develop their leadership skills. For example, students can help plan dances and in-school activities through the Social Board, volunteer to create community projects through the Service Board, or have the opportunity to develop their emcee skills through the Communications Board. Avalon’s Student Council also serves as an umbrella organization that encompasses all our wonderful clubs and teams.

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Each year, a number of out-of-town trips are planned as co-curricular enrichment activities for students who wish to participate; none of the trips is compulsory. It is important to note that details and prices of the specific trips may vary from year to year; those outlined below are only approximations provided to assist families with long-term and budget planning. In addition, not all trips listed below may run every year; their organization depends on a number of factors, including student interest, flight availability, school scheduling, and cost to families. These trips are earned priviledges; students wishing to participate should have records of excellent attendance and positive behavior. School fees must be paid in full before to students may participate in school trips or tours.

GRADE 9: Tour de France For over 25 years, a trip to France has been organized for any grade 9 students who wish to go; it is not a requirement that students are enrolled in French Immersion. Students will experience true French culture during two different home stays. The first homestay will take place in Chambery and the second near Rouen. Students will also visit Paris, Vimy Ridge, Nice, Monaco and Geneva. Planning for the trip (for current grade 8 students) starts in April. The cost varies each year.

GRADE 8 and 9 COSTA RICA During Spring Break of 2019 students in grade 8 and 9 at Ecole Avalon Junior High may have the opportunity to participate in a trip to Costa Rica. The trip will focus on experiential hands-on education. Students will be exposed to how science and technology are used in the modern world. They will also learn about different cultures, and ecosystems not found in Canada. The students will participate in numerous "hands on" activities that relate directly to the concepts studied in science, social studies and language arts. We will travel with an English-speaking guide through a variety of landscapes from active volcanoes to the rainforest. We will participate in adventures such as zip-lines and suspended bridges in the forest canopy. We will experience cultural activities such as cooking and dancing. The provincial curriculum will be the focal point of the trip. The cost of the trip will be approximately $3,600 for students. This price includes all transportation, accommodations, meals, activity fees and tips. Mrs. Janet Murphy will be the lead teacher. The travel company we are using is Travel Your World (Director: Cindy

Marleau) which is based out of Leduc.

Grade 8 and 9 NEW YORK Trip

In October 2018, students in grade 8 and 9 students at Avalon will have the opportunity to go to New York City. We will be travelling with EF Tours. The cost of the trip is approx $3,200.00 and includes all transportation, accommodation, shows, workshops, and daily breakfast and Dinner.

The Fine and Performing Arts Tour to New York City is designed to educate students in the different styles of Broadway Dance and Performance, as well as improvisation and the art of auditioning and the cultural development of Jazz Music. Students will be participating in workshops given by Broadway and Music professionals. Students will spend 6 days totally immersed in the culture of New York City with tours of world-renowned theatres, museums and also attend Broadway plays and musical performances in the evenings. Students will visit many attractions that New York City is known for.

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GRADE 8 AND 9 SKI TRIP This one night/two day trip to the Rockies and is open to grade 8 and 9 students with a positive record of appropriate behaviour. Grade 7 students may have the opportunity to attend if insufficient grade 8 or 9 students have registered to attend. Previous trips have been to Banff or Jasper. The price varies according to the cost of transportation, lift ticket and accommodation.

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Language of Instruction

(Please circle)

English—JHS 9100 French Immersion—JHS 9101

9100 FSL — JHS 9351 English Language Arts - JHS 9100

PRIORITY CHOICE Please rank from 1-4

5-DIGIT—COURSE CODE—Estimated Cost for 2018-19

93100—ART 9 (FY) - $20.00

93200—Drama 9 (FY) - $20.00

94100—Instrumental Music 9 (FY) - $100.00 (Please select one (circle)— Woodwinds Brass)

97150—Construction (Semestered) $35.00

97360—Foods & Fashion (Semestered) - $35.00

99200— Design 9 (Graphics/Design) $10.00

98220—Design 9 (Digital Media) $10.00

90550—Exploration in Film (90550) (FY)

95700— Environmental Outdoor Education (Semestered) - $75.00-95.00

Option courses offered are subject to change based on student interest and staff availability. Once complementary courses are chosen for the school year, and staffing and programming have been put into place to meet student demand, it is essential that students remain in their chosen courses. Please note that most complementary courses have a fee associated with them. These fees are to cover the cost of consumable materials such as groceries in a Foods class, wood for a Construction project or bussing and entrance into venues for Environmental Outdoor Education field trips. These fees are approximate and may change when they are collected in the fall.

Using the numbers 1 to 4, RANK the Option Course choices in order of preference with number 1 being the most preferred. Visit our Website http://avalon.epsb.ca (or for current Avalon students SchoolZone) for a full description of all Option Courses.

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Parent signature Date

IMPORTANT:

For students transferring from another school district, this form must be received at Avalon School no later than the District Deadline—Monday, April 16, 2018

ÉCOLE AVALON GRADE 9 OPTION REQUEST FORM

District Deadline for submission: Monday, April 16, 2018

Date of Birth ___________________

MM/DD/YYYY

Current School _____________________

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École AVALON SCHOOL 5425– 114 Street NW

Edmonton, AB T6H 3M1 Phone: 780-434-8402

Fax: 780-435-7623 http://avalon.epsb.ca

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