Fort High's Weekly Bulletin
February 29, 2024
Upcoming Events
March 1 - Professional Development Day - No School
March 4-5 - Grad Photo Re-Takes
March 6 - Early Dismissal - Busses will pick up at 2:15, there will be no exam catch up after school
March 13 - Exam Catch Up Day
March 15 - Chamber of Commerce Career Fair Field Trip
March 15 - EIPS Summer School registration opens
March 22 - School closure day
March 25 - 29 - Spring Break
April 1 - Easter Monday - No School
AROUND THE SCHOOL
Fort High Academics
We are so incredibly proud of our students and teachers at FHS!! Keep up the hard work!!
** Acceptable = Passing Diploma Exam
EIPS Annual Education Results Report
Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, opportunities for growth and how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2022-23 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.
March Spotlight: cultivating high-quality learning environments and experiences
· Power of Kindness: Creates welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe learning environments in schools
· Building Blocks: How effective planning, management and infrastructure is supporting learning
· Raising the bar: Evidence-based practices that are enhancing teaching and learning in EIPS
RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2024-27
Graduation Photo Retakes - March 4 and 5, 2024
Re-takes for Graduation Photos are March 4 (10:00-3:00) and March 5 (9:00-3:00) in the library. Please visit their website at edgeimaging.ca
Select FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS at the top of the page
Select BOOK A PHOTO SESSION
Select GRADUATION PHOTOGRAPH AT YOUR SCHOOL
Scroll down to START BOOKING NOW
In the SCHOOL CODE type FORT SASKATCHEWAN OR FKG
Select SUBMIT
For RETAKES select GRADE 12 GRAD RETAKES, which will avoid another sitting fee.
For NEW BOOKINGS select ELITE SITTING and pay their sitting fee to proceed.
Even if you do not intend to purchase photos, please make an appointment to have your photo for the Fort High composite.
Bookings are now open!
Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Career Fair - March 15
We are so excited to have the opportunity to take all our Fort High students to meet with businesses and career professionals from the Fort Saskatchewan and Heartland Industry area. It is a great opportunity for students to explore career opportunities close to home. Please check your email for the REVISED Chamber of Commerce Career Fair field trip form. (The initial form sent had the date of March 8. It is actually March 15.) Students will be walking to the Legion in class groups throughout the afternoon, so please remember to dress for the weather. The Career Fair is open to all community members and runs from 10:00 to 3:00 pm for students from the high schools, and is open to the public from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. A big thank you to the Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce for setting up this wonderful opportunity!
Next Exam Catch Up Day - March 13
We are excited to offer exam catch up after school, three Wednesday's a month. The first Wednesday each month is reserved for Staff Meetings, where there will be no exams running. Please be sure your children have arranged transportation should they write past bus departure at 3:20 p.m. and please remind them to bring supplies to complete the exam (e.g. calculator, pencil etc.)
It is expected that students communicate with their teachers to make arrangements.
Counsellor Corner
Post Secondary Info Nights
Concordia University of Edmonton - March 7 5:00 - 7:30 (Register)
Kings University - March 16 - All Day (Register)
NAIT (Register) - Science and Tech - February 28 - 5:30 - 8:00
- Health and Life Scienes - March 9 - 8:30 - 1:30 pm
- Skilled Trades - March 16 - 9:00 - 2:00 PM
Norquest - March 16 - 10:00 - 2:00 (Register)
U of Alberta - March 7 - 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Healthful Tip:
Every now and again, have a gadget-free day. Put down your phone, switch off your TV and spend the day in nature, or reading, or catching up with friends in person.
Support Numbers
Alberta’s Mental Health Help Line
Alberta’s Children and Mental Health Crisis/Mobile Response Team
Crisis Contact Numbers for Strathcona County
Fort Saskatchewan Community Mental Health Supports and Services
Hope for Wellness Help Line for Indigenous Peoples: 1-855-242-3310
SRO in the Know
Did you know, we have a School Resource Officer? Constable Mowbray regularly attends Fort High, creating positive interactions with our students and staff.
Constable Mowbray is a great resource in our school community, providing answers to many questions and keeping us safe.
Watch for our new SRO in the Know section in the Weekly Newsletter.
FHS Clubs
GSA - Wednesdays at lunch in room 53 (Mr. Putnam’s room). Come check out our safe space and bring an ally if you want!
Magic the Gathering Club - Thursdays at lunch in the Art room.
POST SECONDARY
Thursday, March 7, 2024 | 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
See the opportunities that await! Create a big future at our small campus. This event will be in person on campus as well as live-streamed.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Grade 11 students can apply now for Fall 2025 through our Jump Start program.
- Grade 12 students who have already applied.
- Grade 12 students who are undecided; applications are open for Fall 2024 until June 30, Winter 2025 applications now open.
- Family, supporters, counsellors, and anyone interested in finding out more about CUE!
WHY SHOULD STUDENTS ATTEND?
- Application fee will be waived – Admission Advisors will be on hand to assist with the online application (fee waived for domestic students only)
- Registration Advisors will also be on hand to assist Fall 2024 admitted students with registration in courses.
- Faculty presentations from the Deans and in-person booth fair; live stream link will be emailed ahead of time and available on our event webpage: https://concordia.ab.ca/infonight
- Campus tours!
- Students who sign up will receive an application code by email to apply for free!
PLUS, new this year:
- Students who pre-register AND attend will be entered to win a FREE CUE hoodie!