April (snow) showers bring May flowers!
Last week Forensics students were studying how fire behaves. This week in Art, students will be finishing up their stained glass and starting Ceramics! They also should be thinking about their Passion Projects. Math students are math-ing and ELA students are just finishing up Shakespeare.
"Oh, how this spring of love resembleth / The uncertain glory of an April day, / Which now shows all beauty of the Sun, / And by and by a cloud takes all away." — The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Act 1, Scene 3)
We have had individual conversations with our graduating students about scholarships, post-secondary and other plans for next year. Reach out to your mentor if you have questions.
Spring Plant Fundraiser - DEADLINE TO ORDER TUESDAY APRIL 28
Please consider ordering your bedding out plants or planters from Alternative High School to support the graduating class. You can view and order your beautiful bedding out plants at our Alti Spring Plant Fundraiser Website. Deadline to order is April 28. Plants will be delivered to the school on May 13&14, just in time for Mother's Day!
Please share this link with all your gardening friends and family. We only need to sell 8 more plants to hit our goal!
June Assessment Schedule and Summer School
June is fast approaching! The last day of formal classes is June 9. Diploma exams start on June 10 and run through until June 23. Final marks are due June 19. Most grade 10 & 11 exams will be administered during classes except Science 24. Please find attached the June Assessment Schedule for you to print and post on your fridge. It is also available on our website under Teaching and Learning -> Exam Schedule. Email your mentor if you have questions.
Any students who want to take a Summer School class need to discuss with their mentors this week. Summer School requests are submitted on May 1 by Alternative High School on behalf of students. Summer School is available in-person or online. Only students who are committed to the time requirement and expectations of Summer School should apply. More information is available on Chinook Learning Website.
Alti Gala & Maker's Market Thursday, May 4 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Alti Gala is a celebration of our community and includes our Drama students performing, our makers sharing their wares and alumni speaking to how Alternative High School made a difference in their trajectory. Our student makers will have their wares set up on tables in our foyer, just in time for Mother's Day! We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to join us.
Doors open: 5:30pm Maker's Market (Maker's Market will be open after the Gala as well.)
Alti Gala performances 6:00pm
Attendance Matters
There are only 7 weeks of classes left this semester. 34 instructional days.
Attendance remains the single most important determinant of success for students. We ask our students to commit to at least 80% attendance. Engagement in learning and successful demonstration of knowledge and skills depend on consistent attendance. Even if students are late, there is great benefit in getting to school and to class when they can, as opposed to missing the day. Students will always have to make up what they miss, which can cause anxiety. Please connect with your child's mentor, or call the office if they are going to be late, absent, or need to leave early.
April 27 - May 13 Grad Banquet tickets available in MyCBE Fees for purchase
- Ask your grad about the order of operations. Only the students who are confirmed as having graduated or being on track to graduate will see tickets in MyCBE this week. Reach out to Janine or Jen if you have questions jmthompson@cbe.ab.ca or jsalmond@cbe.ab.ca
May 8 Completion Day (last day to submit work to qualify for the grad list)
May 12 School Council/Parent Society @ 6:00pm
May 14 Alti Gala & Maker's Market
May 15 NO SCHOOL Non Instructional Day
May 18 NO SCHOOL Victoria Day
May 29 Graduation Ceremony and Banquet
Have a great week Alti!