Eagle's Eye

January 30 - February 3

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From the Front Office

Registration Opens February 1st

Returning Student Registration (for students currently attending an EIPS school) & New Student Registration (for all students not currently attending an EIPS school) OPENS ON FEBRUARY 1ST @ 9AM!


For all registration inquires, please email Mrs. Khajavi For more information and the link to register, please click here.

SCA Secondary Open House

Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about our school and our school community for the upcoming school year? If so, this event is for YOU! SCA Secondary School would like to welcome you to our Open House on Monday, February 6th at 6:30pm in our library.


Questions? Email: allisen.khajavi@eips.ca


Looking forward to seeing you there! Click here for more information.

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Pink Shirt Day

Pink shirt day is February 22nd. Make sure you have your pink shirt dusted off and ready to wear!

EIPS Summer School registration will open on March 15th

For more information including how to register, please visit the EIPS Summer School website which will be updated regularly with important information and class availability.


As a note in preparing for summer school, please know that students will not be permitted to miss more than 2 days of classes. In an effort to ensure student success, please consider this in your summer planning.


For more questions, please contact Next Step Summer School Directly.

Janet Clarkson, Summer School Registrar: 780-467-7292

Student Services Art Contest

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GRADUATION PORTRAIT INFORMATION

Grad portraits at the school have been scheduled for March 6-14, 2023. It is time for you to reserve your appointment. The booking will happen online so please make sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible.


Instructions:


  • Go to www.iconexp.com and click the “Book Now” button
  • Select an event SCA Secondary Grad Portraits (Taken at SCHOOL)
  • Select your Service Grad Portraits (At School-$30 Due at Portraits)
  • Select your appointment from the available times and dates and complete all required information

What's On This Week

On the Menu

Monday, January 30
  • PD Day, no classes

Tuesday, January 31 (Day 1)

  • First day of Semester 2!
  • Pulled Pork or Chicken Club Wrap


Wednesday, February 1 (Day 2)

  • Early Dismissal, 2:20 pm
  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich or BLT Sandwich with Soup


Thursday, February 2 (Day 1)

  • Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl or Butter Chicken with Naan Bread


Friday, February 3 (Day 2)

  • $5 Lead 9 Pizza Fundraiser

Upcoming Key Dates

  • January 30: PD Day, no classes
  • January 31: First day of Semester 2
  • February 1: Staff/RCMP vs. Jr. High Basketball game, 11:10 am; Early Dismissal, 2:20 pm
  • February 9 & 10: PD Days, no classes
  • February 20: Family Day, no classes
  • February 22: Pink Shirt Day

Spiritual Life

On the FIRST day of each school week, Pastor Jordie brings us video announcements and a school-wide devotional. Please visit the SCA Secondary Youtube Channel to view

the most recent FIRST.

January 23, 2023

Athletics

Staff & RCMP vs. Jr. High Basketball

Our staff, along with our Student Resource Officer and other RCMP members will be playing our grade 8/9 basketball teams on Wednesday, February 1st. T


his is an early out day, so lunch starts at 11:10 am. If you coach one of these teams, or are an athlete on these teams, please come out and play.


Parents: come watch and cheer!

Please refer to the Weekly Gym Schedule for practice and game information.

Campus Life

SCS Career Fair - March 1st

March 1, 2023 from 11:10-12:10 Mrs. Matheson and student services will be hosting a career fair for students in grades 7-12 on March 1 over the lunch hour.


The purpose of the event is to provide students with the opportunity to connect with adults working in fields of interest and to learn about lesser-known careers and industries. This will also be a fantastic opportunity for our students to practice networking with others.


Some of the careers represented are trades, medicine, speech and language pathology, aviation, pastoral ministry, law enforcement, engineering, law, and more! Bible Colleges and other post-secondary institutions will also be present.


If you are a parent interested in being involved with the career fair, please contact Mrs. Matheson (dion.matheson@eips.ca). We are especially in need of more individuals in the fields of business and technology.


Please encourage your students to attend!

2023 Math Contest

If students wish to participate in their respective grade level math contest, please email Mr. Johnson. All contests will take place after school. The contests must be ordered by February 6th, so please give notice asap.

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Adapting to Post-Secondary Information Sessions

SCS Alumni, Jamie Coyne, is hosting two sessions at SCS for students in grades 11 and 12 to help them with the transition to post-secondary. Come to get the scoop on how to navigate university life, from bussing to school, to talking to professors.


This will be a fun and informative session for our grade 11 and 12 students who are curious about what university life is really like.


Adapting to University Life, Part 1- February 27, 2023 - 3:30-4:30 in the Commons

Adapting to University Life, Part 2 - University of Alberta - March 6, 2023 - 3:30-4:30 in the Commons


If students or parents have any questions, please send them to Mrs. Matheson (dion.matheson@eips.ca).

Dual-Credit Learning Opportunity

Dual-Credit is the ability for students to take Post-Secondary courses while still in high school.


Students can earn three to five 30-level high school credits (depending on the program selected), and three university level transfer credits for any course they choose. Students may enroll in one or more great introductory courses that will serve as great exposure to Post-Secondary studies.


Courses have varied delivery methods and perquisites and may be enrollment dependent. For a list of courses and a more detailed description, please refer to the Dual Credit Course Handbook (WINTER) and register using the linked Pre-Registration Form. For more information, please contact: careerpathways@eips.ca or Mrs. Matheson: dion.matheson@eips.ca 22-23 Dual Credit


Course Handbook (WINTER)


22-23 Dual Credit Pre-Registration Form

In the Community

Division High School Information Session - January 30

To help you make an informed decision about senior high, EIPS is hosting a Division high school information night. All EIPS students in grades 8 and 9 and their families are invited to attend to learn more about the senior high program. The session will provide information about senior high courses, instruction, programming and extracurricular opportunities throughout the Division, as well as details about diploma requirements and various career path options.


Date: January 30

Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Location: The Park Church, 1 Brower Dr., Sherwood Park, AB

Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) Grade 11 Early Admissions "Jump Start" Program

CUE’s Jump Start — Early Admission Program is designed for students in Grade 11 who are interested in applying to CUE’s Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Management & Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Dual Degrees, or Bachelor of Science programs.


Students in Grade 11 may apply for admission to Jump Start for Fall 2024 between January 1 and June 15, 2023.


Students that do not take advantage of Jump Start may apply for admission for Fall 2024 any time after October 1, 2023.


Applicants should present five appropriate Grade 11 courses needed for their specific program of studies and be on track to take the Grade 12 sequel courses at an equal or greater course level. Specific program requirements still apply. All applicants are considered for Jump Start with an admission average of 65% for Arts and Science programs and 72% for the Management and Bachelor of Management & Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Dual Degrees programs.


For more information, speak to Mrs. Matheson (dion.matheson@eips.ca)

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