JUNE 2016
Olds High School
June 2016
Cong ratulations OHS Grads 2016. We are proud of you!
Did you know that Olds High
School:

Is consistently at or above provincial average in diploma &
achievement exams with a
96.1% acceptable rate for
diploma exams and an 90.6%
acceptable rate for achievement
exams.

Is consistently above the provincial average for students completing grade 12 with an 92.2%
completion rate.

Runs 36 different clubs or teams
to enhance life outside of the
classroom—these include athletics, fine arts, & global awareness.

Offers a wide range of complementary courses for students to
choose from.

Has a strong affiliation with the
community to offer RAP and
Green Certificates.

Is recognized as an International
UNESCO School for the work
done in creating a culture of
peace & non-violence.

Is affiliated with Olds College to
offer programs not available in
traditional high schools.

Was the host of the 2015 Provincial Leadership Conference.

Above provincial average in
students qualifying for the
Rutherford Scholarship with a
69.7 % eligibility rate.

Awarded over $112,000 in
scholarships in the 2014-2015
school year.

Is a provincial leader in high
school redesign.

One of three schools in Canada
participating in NORCAN, a
math education study with
Canada and Norway.
OLDS HIGH SCHOOL
Reflecting on a g reat year in Chinook’s Edge
A Message from the Superintendent
With the end of this school year
on the horizon, we can look
back with pride on a great year
of growth and accomplishment!
The work underway in schools
across our division is creating
positive momentum for our
students.
Students across all grades have
studied and honed their skills,
and we are pleased that our high
school completion rates continue to be well above provincial
average. We have also seen a
significant impact in the number
of our graduates who are transitioning to post-secondary learning, and with this strong foundation they are in a greater position to continue achieving
throughout their lives. Most
significant to everyone involved
is the continued excellence
across all safe and caring
measures in Chinook’s Edge,
which we strongly believe is the
foundation for all other successes in our division. We are working to ensure all of our students
have opportunities for success,
from the moment they enter
kindergarten to the time they
graduate from high school.
Thank you to our students,
teachers and staff for your hard
work and dedication this year,
and to parents and community
partners who are engaged leaders alongside us. I am proud to
be part of a team that works so
diligently to make a difference
in the lives of the students we
serve. Thank you for challenging, encouraging and believing
in each of them, and in one another. Enjoy your summer!
Kurt Sacher
Superintendent of Schools
The Chinook’s Edge
Superintendency Team:
(accessible by calling Division Office at 403-227-7070
or toll free 1-800-561-9229):
Kurt Sacher
(Superintendent of Schools)
Wanda Christensen
(Associate Superintendent of
Student Services)
Dr. Lissa Steele (Associate
Superintendent of Learning
Services)
Ray Hoppins (Associate
Superintendent of People
Services)
Shawn Russell (Associate
Superintendent of Corporate
Services)
Allan Tarnoczi (Associate
Superintendent of Corporate
Services)
Karyn Barber (Associate
Superintendent of System
Services)
Mission
Chinook’s Edge School Division will engage every student
in meaningful learning by challenging, encouraging
and believing in them.
Vision
Chinook’s Edge School Division will be universally recognized
as a collaborative learning community where learning is
personalized for all students to achieve success as
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compassionate and innovative global citizens.
JUNE 2016
A Message from Our P r incipal
And just like that we find ourselves in June and concluding
the school year. It has been a
great year with the hosting of
championships, successful
musical theatre and drama
productions, leadership
events, many field trips and
strong academic achievement.
This month we will be working on student schedules.
Students will be given their
schedules for the 2016-2017
school year before the end of
this school year. Please check
the schedule over with your
child to make sure all the required prerequisites for the
courses have been met.
Recently we received some
encouraging statistics with
regard to achievements. Here
are a few highlights:
Name
OHS Province
Diploma Exam Acceptable
97.5
85.2
Diploma Exam Standard of Excellence
25.1
21.0
Achievement Exam Acceptable
80.4
73.0
Achievement Exam Excellence
Transition to Post Secondary in 6 years
from starting grade 10
19.0
18.8
71.4
59.4
Rutherford Scholarships
78.7
60.4
We are pleased with the work
of OHS students. I hope this
summer is a great time for
family and that everyone has a
wonderful break.
Tom Christensen
Principal
All unpaid school fees have been submitted
to Collections. If paid before the end of
June, they can be taken off the list. Contact
Wendy in the OHS office if you have any
questions.
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JUNE 2016
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Nicole
Green who won a gold medal
at the National Science Fair,
which is an incredible accomplishment! Not only did she
win a cash prize, but also a
$4000 scholarship to Western
University.
Congratulations to Angie
Dezall, winner of the Alberta
Excellence in Teaching Award.
“Ang ie is one of 20
‘outstanding teachers’ from
across the province being recognized through the provincial
government program.” (from CESD
Press Release)
The Olds High track team placed 9th in
the 3A team competition at the ASAA
provincial track meet June 3 & 4. Individually Laura Klinck placed 1st in triple jump, 2nd in long jump, 6th in the
100m and 7th in the 200m. Dawson
Green posted a personal best in the
Intermediate boys pole vault. Baylen
Unger also posted a personal best in the
Senior boys pole vault. Jansie Nel
placed 4th in the Senior girls pole vault.
Thomas Rosenberger placed 5th in javelin and 9th in the discus.
Laura Klinck placed 1st overall in the
Intermediate girls category with an
outstanding total of 52 points.
Special thanks to coach Rachel Andres
and Robyn Webster for their help with
the team.
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JUNE 2016
Spr ing Break 2017 in New York City
Learn Spanish in the beautiful Mayan
Riviera! The Olds Community Spanish Club is
accepting applications for the November 2016
program. This is a Spanish language and
culture trip in which participants will
study at our partner school Instituto Tepeyac
C a m p u s X c a r e t in Playa del Carmen, homestay with a Mexican family
and explore some of the many beautiful attractions in the Mayan Riviera.
Students have the opportunity to earn
credits for Spanish 20. Community
members are also welcome.
Contact [email protected] or btoews@ces
d73.ca for more information.
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JUNE 2016
CLC Lear ning Commons News
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JUNE 2016
Student Ser vices Scoop
Mark your calendar!!
The annual Olds High School
Post-Secondary Review evening
will be held on the evening of
Thursday, September 15 at
Olds High. Representatives
from numerous post-secondary
institutions across Alberta will
be available to provide information to students and parents.
Chinook's Edge Summer
School
Chinook's Edge is offering several 10, 20 and 30 core classes
and selected options in summer
school. More information and
application forms are available
at www.chinooksedge.ab.ca.
Request for Official Transcripts
All graduates attending postsecondary institutions outside
Alberta must send a request
for official transcript form to
Alberta Education through
mypass.Alberta.ca to be
sure your post-secondary institution receives your official
transcript by August 1.
Free Student Loans Workshops offered through
RDC
Workshops will be offered on
the following dates:

Tuesday, June 21—2
pm - 3:30 pm

Thursday, June 23—1
pm - 2:30 pm

Thursday, June 23—5
pm - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, July 6—1
pm - 2:30 pm

Thursday, July 7 — 12
pm - 1:30 pm
For more information check the
website https://rdc.ab.ca/
future-students/costs-
financing/funding/postsecondary-funding/studentloan-workshop-registration2016
Dual Credit Opportunities
OHS students have amazing
opportunities for dual credit
programs through Olds College, Lakeland College and Red
Deer College in the areas of
hospitality and tourism, entrepreneurship, meat processing,
health care, environment, oil
and gas, early childhood, esthetics, and aviation management. If you are interested in
any of these courses please see
Mrs. Tschoumy.
OHS School Awards
Students must complete an
OHS Grade 12 Awards Application Form to be eligible for fall awards. Forms
will be given out in classes and
will also be available on the
school website. In addition,
grade 10 and 11 students
must also complete an OHS
Awards Application Form
to be considered for the
several awards. Several
awards require an essay please
read the application form carefully. Award applications can be
found on the school website
under quick links. Award applications are due June 30 to Mrs.
Statchuk.
Local Scholarship Update
Reminder to grade 12 students
to apply for the following local
scholarships:

Woodrow Judkins due
June 15 3:30 pm NO
EXCEPTIONS! OHS
grads must apply in
their grade 12 year even
if they are not attending
post-secondary in September 2016.

Chinook's Edge Alberta
Teachers Association
Local #17 Scholarship (6 different scholarships: for students
whose parent(s) are
teachers in CESD; students attending university; and students attending college, fine
arts, trades and technical schools) due September 15

AON Consulting (for
members of the Alberta
Federated GasCooperatives) due August 30
Application forms for the above
scholarships and many more
scholarship are sent to all graduates through email.
Report Card Pickup
June 29, 2016
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
See you in September!
First day of school is
Thursday, September 1, 2016
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Important Dates to Remember
Olds High School
PO Box 3709
4500 50 Street, Ralph Klein Centre
Olds, AB T4H 1P5
Phone: 403-556-3391
Fax: 403-556-3375
E-mail: [email protected]
www.oldshigh.ca
www.chinooksedge.ab.ca
June 21 — Last day of regular classes for 2015-2016
June 13 — June 27 Final Exams (schedule on website)
June 29 — Report Card Pickup 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ONLY
August 31 — Orientation for Grade 9 students
September 1 — First day of school 2016-2017
Thanks to all who supported the raffle and
breakfast fundraiser on May 13 for Fort
McMurray which raised over $3000. In addition, special thanks to Justin Cissell for
spearheading an emergency supply drive
the first week of evacuation. Within two
days, students and the community of Olds
donated a half ton truck of much need supplies. Once again we are Alberta Strong.