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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.

Open House—Thursday, March 8, 2018 (6:00-7:30 pm)

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École Avalon School

For all students who wish to register at Avalon in either the English or French Immersion programs, or for those who wish to continue their well-rounded learning experience with us in 2018-2019, we expect that you will find Avalon a well-rounded school where learning is enjoyable, challenging, engaging and rewarding. In Avalon you will find a school where the achievement level is consistently high, an achievement which is largely due to the commitment of students who truly know why they are here, to the teachers who set high expectations, and to the parents who provide help at home and through the Parent Council initiatives.

At Avalon, you will find that approximately 25% of the students live in the immediate school neighbourhood. The remaining 75% of the students come from the neighbourhoods of twenty other junior high schools to share a well-rounded education experience in:

· Core subject instruction in which achievement consistently exceeds district averages in both the English and French programs;

· A well-respected French Immersion program that is integrated with all school activities;

· An instrumental music program that engenders a love of that performing art and provides wonderful opportunities for students to showcase their skills;

· A first class outdoor education program for Grade 7, 8 and 9 students filled with fantastic activities that provide a deep appreciation of what the outdoors can offer and respect for our environment;

· A broad spectrum of junior and senior athletic opportunities embracing most junior high sports; and

· A wide variety of activities in Career and Technology Studies, fine arts, leadership, and physical education/recreation programs.

At Avalon you will find a school where the use of technology is increasing as an aide to assist learning for all students. You would also find that Avalon has a long history as a safe, caring environment within which you will be challenged to do your best and to treat yourself, and all others, with respect. You will be expected, and be assisted, to reach your potential as a learner. This booklet provides current registration information about École Avalon School. We hope it will assist you in your decision-making, and we look forward to welcoming you to Avalon to enjoy with us the educational experiences of the 2018-2019 school year. Yours truly,

Will Deys, Principal

WELCOME TO AVALON Bienvenue à Avalon

Serious about Success for All En Route Vers l’Excellence

Open House Thursday, March 8, 2018

6:00-7:30

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Parents of students currently enrolled at an Edmonton Public School can pre-enrol for the 2018-2019 school year online. Sign in to SchoolZone between March 12 and April 16, 2018, 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! Forgot your userid and password information? Contact your current school, they will print a copy of your login information for you.

Pre-enrolment Questions? Talk to the principal at your child’s current school.

New to the District? Contact your preferred school to learn how to register as a new student before April 16, 2018.

Pre-enrol on SchoolZone

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ART 7 (73100) (Full Year) The expression of the heart and soul! No, you don’t have to be artistic to take Art! Mr. Milson will draw the artist out of you!! There is a $20.00 fee to offset the cost of consumables purchased for the program and taken home. Grade 7 Art introduces many techniques and materials you can use while creating art. You will learn to use tempera paint, watercolours, 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.

DRAMA 7 (73200) (Full Year) You are quiet and shy? Then, Drama is for you! You are outgoing and theatrical? Then drama is also for you. Drama is a life skill that everyone should take at least once! The Grade 7 drama program at Avalon provides students with a learning environment in which to discover drama as an art form as well as a medium for teaching and learning. It develops the whole person, allowing the student to discover his/her poise, self-esteem, and social communication skills. An understanding and awareness of theatre is fostered. Students will have opportunities to explore theatre games, creative movement, voice, story theatre, improvisation, and scripted work.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 7 (74100) (Full Year) Avalon’s music program is the most respected and successful in Edmonton Public Schools. The instrumental music program at Avalon School is an integral part of the school, involving the study of wind band instruments. Students play the following instruments: flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, tubas, oboes, french horns, and percussion instruments. 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. These goals are achieved through the development of aural skills, technical and theoretical skills, interpretative skills, and synthesis skills. These skills are divided into three levels in the Alberta Education Junior High Music Curriculum and correspond to Grades 7, 8, and 9 Instrumental Music at Avalon. Because of the sequential nature of this optional course, it is only possible to enter the music program at the grade 7 level. The instrumental music program is actively supported by the Avalon Instrumental Music Society (AIMS), a parent support group. All parents of music students are encouraged to join AIMS. There is a $100.00 fee per school year for the rental of school instruments.

OPTIONAL COURSES

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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Avalon School has several semestered classes to choose from. These optional courses provide our Grade 7 students an opportunity to explore different courses in their area of interest. Courses this year: Home Economics (77360), Industrial Arts (77150), Computer Design Media (78100), and Environmental Outdoor Education (75700). Instruction for each course will run for approximately half the year. CTF is for you if you need to move around and build things, make things, and learn to sew and eat! ODE & Computer Media is for students who need activity and want to learn more about our environment and design really cool stuff in class!

DESIGN MEDIA 7 (78100) (Semestered) Grade 7 CTS is not about learning specific programs, but about applying multiple software options to media concepts that students can apply to their everyday studies.

Internet Scavenger Hunt (learning the basics)

Web Page Creation

Digital Image Editing

Scratch Programming Video Game Creation

Stop Motion

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL OUTDOOR EDUCATION 7 (75700) (Semestered) Do you enjoy the outdoors? Love being physically active? If so, join the Environmental and Outdoor Education program at Avalon! This is the first step in a three-year program that culminates with a dynamic EOE9 program where students will participate in more advanced outdoor experiences. Activities - Activities and field trips will take place in all seasons and may include rock climbing, cross-country skiing, canoeing, knife skills, fire and shelter building, environmental studies and many cooperative games. The anticipated cost for EOE7 is approximately $74.00. This will cover costs associated with field trips (Transportation / admission).

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FOODS & FASHION (77360) (Semestered) 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 . Grade 7 this is a fun and practical course that will introduce you to a variety of life skills and future career possibilities. During the Foods and Fashion semester you will learn how to hand sew and use the sewing machine as you construct your own apron to use in the Foods portion of the course. As a cooking group you will be able to make, drop, rolled and sliced type cookies, smoothies, and quick breakfast foods. You will demonstrate the importance of accurate measuring and safety in the kitchen. There is a $20.00 fee for consumables for Home Economics

CONSTRUCTION (77150) (Semestered) 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 . Students in Industrial Arts will have the opportunity to explore new interests and develop new passions while learning a variety of hands on skills in the shop. The areas we will explore consists of: 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 – Basic metal working skills. Although the students will learn much about the tools and working of the lab, the focus of the course will be on teaching the students the basic principles of self-evaluating and problem solving while working collaboratively with peers to accomplish assignments and challenges. Students will begin to develop these "soft-skills" which employers and businesses have identified as important skill in today's career opportunities. There is a $20.00 fee to offset the cost of consumable projects, applicable to all students.

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JAZZ BAND The Avalon Jazz Band is open to all music students in Grades 7, 8 and 9 who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass and drumset. Students who are not members of the band are welcome to audition for Jazz Band if they play guitar, bass or Drumset. 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.

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

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 is a group that meets during the noon hour. Projects include watercolour and tempra painting, calligraphy and other art materials. Art Club members also help to arrange displays, circulate art displays throughout the school, and create seasonal theme decorations for the school.

Get Involved for the Fun of It!

CONCERT BAND: GRADE 7 The concert band is a co-curricular activity open to all band students. Very soon after we play our first notes and form our band, we have our debut at the fall concert. Being a member of the Concert Band means a personal commitment with their section of the band at one lunch hour rehearsal per week. It also means having the opportunity to experience success and perform in one of Alberta's finest young musical ensembles.

Wii CLUB

Each week students will meet in Room 213, and, using Wii and the Smartboard will challenge each other to a variety of games using the Wii controllers. Players are able to compete with other members of the club in a class style arena. Challenge friends to Mario, tennis or a host of many other games.

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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 Indoor Track Wrestling

All students are encouraged to participate in these programs. Many grade 7 students are successful in making the Senior Athletic teams. Junior Athletic teams are only open to grade 7 & 8 students. In addition to the large participation rate at Avalon, the school also boasts many city championships.

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

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 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. 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 too. This all culminates with an amazing production! (2016-17 Performance— 13, The Musical) Citadel Club: Each year, the Citadel offers a special price to junior high and high school students. A student club membership “buys” a subscription to six main stage plays, a snack before the play, a pre-show discussion taking you and your teacher 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! The package price varies each year, so watch for information to be posted on SchoolZone in September for the new Citadel season.

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 check books in and out, 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.

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OTHER CLUBS Teachers are often approached by students who have creative ideas for new clubs and groups. Past examples include the Chess and Scrabble Club, the Craft Club, the Games Club, Movie Club, Peer Support and Sewing 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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AIMS Avalon has a fundraising parent group whose primary role is to support the Instrumental Music program. Please join the AVALON INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SOCIETY.

SCHOOL COUNCIL Avalon has a very active School Council composed of parents and teachers. This group has chosen for itself a role of public advocacy. This group meets with Avalon Administration and staff representatives every two months. The best way to understand those interesting junior high years is to join us in School Council. (Please note: In lieu of fundraising, parents are able to donate $20.00 (located on student fee sheets). These PAC funds are used to purchase manipulatives, library books, equipment for optional programs, or athletic items for the school.

GRADE 7 QUEBEC HOMESTAY PROGRAM For French Immersion Students This opportunity has been available for students for nine years. The homestay program will allow the students to experience, first hand, the culture, language and history of Quebec. They will have the opportunity to prove to themselves how much their language skills have developed over the years through the French immersion program. For the entire trip the students will speak French. French teachers chaperone, Quebecois families billet, and our guides speak only French. The trip takes place in the spring, with seven days spent in Quebec City and it’s surrounding areas and one day in Montreal. Students gain a tremendous amount of self-confidence in their language skills by the end of this trip. Approximately $3,100.00 (Cost varies each year ).

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 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 Sam Remo in Italy. Planning for the trip starts when students are in grade 8. The cost varies each year.

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. Previous trips have been to Banff or Jasper. The price varies according to the cost of transportation, lift ticket and accommodation.

GRADE 8 YEAR TRIP TO COSTA RICA

Grade 8 students who qualify will have an experience that will take them through Costa Rica, nature’s masterpiece. Explore this tranquil land of democracy and rare natural beauty. They will travel with an English- speaking guide into an ecological wonderland gifted with both Atlantic and Pacific coasts, rainforests, cloudforests, a living volcano, and natural jungles alive with exotic birds and wildlife. Stay at rainforest lodges and a Pacific coast “blue flag” beach resort. Meet the most modest, generous and openhearted people on earth as you embark on an educational journey like no other! The trip would take place in May. The approximate cost of the trip would range from $3200-$3400.

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ÉCOLE AVALON GRADE 7 OPTION REQUEST FORM

District Deadline for submission: Monday, April 16, 2018

Language of Instruction (Please circle)

English —JHS 7100 French Immersion—JHS 7101 7100 FSL—JHS 7351 English Language Arts—JHS 7100

PRIORITY CHOICE—Please rank from 1 through 4

5– DIGIT—COURSE CODE and Estimated Cost for 2018-2019

73100—ART 7 (FY) - $20.00

73200—DRAMA 7 (FY)

74100—INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 7 (FY) - $100.00

77150—CONSTRUCTION (Semestered ) - $20.00

77360—FOODS & FASHION (Semestered) - $20.00

75700—ENVIRONMENTAL OUTDOOR EDUCATION (Semestered) $ 76.00

78100—DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS (Semestered)

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 paint, 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.

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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

Parent Signature is required on Option Request form.

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.

GIVEN Name: ________________________________ EPS Student #: ________________________ (available through SchoolZone or Student ID card)

Current School: _______________________________ Gender (Female/Male) ________ DOB __________ MM/DD/YYYY

Please Check one of the following boxes:

Student Transferring to Avalon for 2018-2019

(Parent has set next year indicator through SchoolZone)

Student Transferring to Avalon for 2018-2019

(Request current school Administration to set next year indicator)

New to District

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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

Serious About Success for All En route vers l’excellence

Open House—Thursday, March 8, 2018

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