Weekly Update #15


Yearbooks

Have you ordered your 2024-2025 Yearbook yet???  Yearbook orders will be accepted until March 20, 2025  

Yearbooks are not automatically added to student accounts, so if you are interested in purchasing one, you must go into the Goods and Services section of your PowerSchool Fees account and add it to your account. 

 

Success Center

 

Semester 2 Timetable Requests

Grade 11 and 12 students requesting a timetable change for semester 2 courses are recommended to book an appointment with their colour community guidance counsellor or drop in during Focus or Lunch prior to winter break. Timetable requests for grade 11 and 12 students will only be considered for the following reasons: 

  • Course off levelling (ie. Math 20-1 to Math 20-2)
  • Meeting high school graduation requirements
  • Post Secondary admission requirements 
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CBe-Learn Concurrent Registration Semester 2

For grade 11 or 12 students interested in taking one online course with CBe-Learn in semester 2 concurrently, here is the link to the form to request a course. Grade 12 students who require a course to meet graduation requirements will be prioritized. Ensure your online course registration aligns with semester 2 timetable and aim for a balanced timetable, so your overall academic load is not too heavy. In person learning is recommended. 

CBe-Learn Semester 2 requests need to be submitted by Wednesday, December 11th. Guidance counsellors will meet with students requesting an online course if there are any concerns with the course selected for their learning plan.

 

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Success Centre also recently posted upcoming scholarship opportunities for December 2024 and January 2025 on our school site listed here, so that families are able to see as well, which includes further information on Students can also access scholarship information through Success Centre D2L shell. 

December 2024 Scholarship Listings.pdf 

January 2025 Scholarship Listings.pdf 

 

Scholarship Presentation Information Follow Up

For students who were not able to attend the Scholarship Information session held this week and for families interested in more information, you can find the scholarship presentation on RTHS' scholarship page linked here. To access a copy of the scholarship presentation with clickable links, students can locate this in the Success Centre D2L shell. 

 

Schulich Leader Scholarship Information

To be eligible, students need to be on track to graduate in the 2024/2025 academic school year; be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and plan to enroll in an eligible STEM program at one of the partner universities listed here. Additionally, students must meet the following criteria: academic excellence; evidence of leadership, charisma, and creativity; and be entrepreneurial-minded and intend to pursue a career in either technology, engineering, entrepreneurship and business enterprise, or applied scientific research. Strong consideration is given for students with financial need.

Robert Thirsk High School is able to nominate 1 student. To be considered, students must submit 1-2 page outline to your guidance counsellor by January 22nd, 2025 that indicates how you meet the following criteria:

  • Academic excellence
  • Entrepreneurial leadership in scientific research, technology, engineering, or math
  • Outline your top achievements (Academic or other)
  • Financial need (if applicable) and extenuating circumstances
  • Include universities and faculties that you are applying to

Submit using point form, paragraphs, or any creative way you choose to explain how you meet the criteria.

Click here for more information.

 

Community Resources 

Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions

Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through AHS: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder; Level Up: Exploring the Impact of Gaming and Tech on Adolescent Learning and Cognition; and Navigating Technology with our Youth. Click here for more information and to register

 

Youth Program (Trellis)

Trellis Youth programming provide a safe, welcoming place for youth to come after school, make friends, and participate in activities that encourage learning, expression, and a positive connection to community and family. Program offerings include cooking club, art workshops, game and movie nights, homework club and post-secondary prep support and more. For more information and to register click here. 

Upcoming Dates

Nov 29            Non Instructional Day - No School for all Students

Dec 10-12        Wizard of Oz Shows

Dec 18              Winter Gala

Dec 20            Last Day of Classes 

Dec23-Jan3   Winter Break

Jan 6              Classes Resume