We hope that our students, families, and staff enjoy a well-deserved break. A new year presents new opportunities. In January, students will have opportunities to demonstrate learning as they complete their Semester 1 courses. Many courses will have culminating assessments in the form of Diploma Exams, Provincial Achievement Tests, projects, or final exams. Students, continue to focus on your studies to maximize your learning in your courses.

Our Annual Education Results Report 2024/2025 is linked on our website and includes our Education Plan. Please read it over and provide us with your feedback or any questions that you might have about it. We are happy with the improvement in the areas of overall PAT and Diploma Exam results. Here are some highlights that are considered to be particularly noteworthy:

• ÉCCHS students participate in more diploma exams than the Province. For instance, 72.1% of ÉCCHS students wrote 3 or more diploma exams whereas the Province saw 64.7% of students write 3 or more diploma exams. Additionally, 60.2% of ÉCCHS students wrote 4 or more diploma exams while the Province saw 52.7% of students write 4 or more diploma exams. This tells us that more ÉCCHS students are writing Math/Science exams than the rest of the province (due to English and Social being required courses) and perhaps speaks to the program and scheduling choices offered to students.

• A higher percentage of ÉCCHS students wrote -1 Diploma Exams when compared to the Province. This perhaps speaks to choices in scheduling provided to our students as well as a focus on maximizing learning opportunities. ÉCCHS students appear to be committed to challenging themselves as learners by taking more -1 courses.

• ÉCCHS has strong graduation rates, Rutherford Scholarship eligibility, and the school community is highly satisfied with the program of studies that are being offered. This reveals the strength and flexibility in the programs offered to support student success and the quality of teaching at our school.

On November 22, we recognized 283 Grades 9-11 Honours recipients, 96 former and current Awards recipients, and 58 Grade 12 Honours recipients. This reinforces the overall engagement of ÉCCHS students and the hard work of our staff to support student learning. The Grab & Go Thrift Night was hugely successful as many people found apparel treasures. Thank you to Mrs. Kossey and the Fashions class for organizing and leading this fun event!

We wish you a peaceful break. Enjoy the holiday season and Happy New Year!

Administrative Team:

Shane Gau - Principal - Grade 11 rep.

Paula Neuman - Assistant Principal - Gr. 10 rep.

Chad Kendall - Assistant Principal - Gr. 12 rep.

Sandra Wills - Assistant Principal - Gr. 9 rep.

Diploma exams must be administered in accordance with the scheduled dates and times.

Monday, January 13

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• Français 30–1 Partie A*
• French Language Arts 30–1 Partie A*

Tuesday, January 14

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• English Language Arts 30–1 Part A*
• English Language Arts 30–2 Part A*

Wednesday, January 15

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• Social Studies 30–1 Part(ie) A*
  • 9 AM–11:30 AM
• Social Studies 30–2 Part(ie) A*

Thursday, January 16

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• Français 30–1 Partie B
• French Language Arts 30–1 Partie B

Friday, January 17

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• Mathematics 30–1
• Mathematics 30–2

Monday, January 20

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• English Language Arts 30–1 Part B
• English Language Arts 30–2 Part B

Tuesday, January 21

• • 9 AM–11:30 AM
• Social Studies 30–1 Part(ie) B
• Social Studies 30–2 Part(ie) B

Wednesday, January 22

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• Biology 30

Thursday, January 23

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• Chemistry 30

Friday, January 24

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• Physics 30

Monday, January 27

• • 9 AM–12 PM
• Science 30

All students are provided with up to double the official time noted above, if they require it.

Wednesday, January 22

8:40 A.M.–11:00 A.M. Science

Thursday, January 23

8:40 A.M.–11:00 A.M. Social Studies

BRSD is asking for feedback to support the development of the 2025-2026 school calendar. Please post this link on your school website and share it through school messenger or any other way that you communicate with parents/guardians.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PKRMLDF

Our December 2nd Winter Concert was a wonderful celebration of the season, and of the student successes so far this year. (pictured: "Ready, Aim, Choir!" and the Senior Concert Band)

Kael Aaron, Max Day, Levon Lewsaw, and Lukas Park made the cold weather a little warmer as they welcomed with their music the attendees of the Jack Stuart Christmas Jamboree on the evening of December 19th.

The Moana 2 movie night on December 9th was a fun evening out for our Music students. Thanks to Fundraising Chair Heather Howe for organizing and carrying out the event for our families!

Keep an eye on your child's Music class Google Classroom and on The Sketch for upcoming fundraising announcements.

A HUGE Thank You to everyone who donated to the Grab and Go Thrifting Night, without you our event wouldn't have been possible!

Also a big thank you to those who attended our event, it was amazing to see so many people there and we hope you enjoyed your experience!

A big thanks to PTW Energy Services for supporting our athletic program. Your support helps provide an enhanced experience for our student-athletes. Thank you for making a difference!

Dual Credit Programming lets students personalize their high school experience and discover or build upon their career passions and interests. Learning opportunities span many industries and professions such as health care, trades, agriculture and business administration.

Students in High school can earn credits toward: a high school diploma or certificate of achievement, a post-secondary certificate (diploma or degree), and/or a first period apprenticeship or journeyperson certificate.

Dual Credit programming may not be a fit for all students. Post-secondary courses have increased expectations and tighter timelines that students will need to manage alongside their regular high school programming. Many of the courses incorporate on-line programming. Students will be responsible for attending virtual or on-site sessions and meeting post-secondary timelines and expectations. In addition, the completion of post-secondary course/programs through Dual Credit has the possibility of affecting first year post-secondary awards, bursaries, scholarships, athletic standing, and experiencing limited transferability of some post-secondary programs. Students should always consult with their high school counsellor, parents, and the post-secondary institution, as they make decisions about their high school and post-secondary programming.

Email/Communication

Email is the primary means of communication. Students/parents must be checking and using their email. Instructors will be emailing with students frequently throughout the course.

Time Management

Keeping up with the week by week expectations of the course is necessary and essential. Students should set up a Google Calendar or any calendar to organize their work completion. Students need to arrange their week in a way that accomplishes these tasks. Generally, students need to dedicate 5-10 hours weekly to the course and meeting deadlines is critical.These are 3 credit post-secondary courses which means they are 45 hours of instructional time + homework + studying.

Semester II Course Offerings:

Course & Description/Credits Available/Delivery/Deadline

ACT 1011 Accounting Principles I (Olds College)

This course provides an introduction to ethical financial accounting focusing on the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial statements. Topics include accounting for merchandising activities, internal controls, accounting for current assets, and current liabilities using various analytical technologies.

HS -5 30 level credits

Post Secondary -3 credits

Asynchronous

Online/Moodle 12 weeks (5-10 hrs/week)

Feb 3- May 16

Feb 10, 2025

AHT 1050 Introduction to Veterinary Profession (Olds College)

Students will become familiar with selected animal health organizations and will adhere to the regulations of veterinary medicine in Alberta. Students are introduced to strategies and techniques for managing self and interacting with others. Students will apply critical thinking skills to animal welfare situations. This course provides students with foundational veterinary medical terminology they will use throughout their career.

HS -5 30 level credits

Post Secondary -3 credits

Asynchronous

Online/Moodle 12 weeks (5-10 hrs/week)

Feb 3- May 16

Feb 10, 2025

ATG 1008 Solving Technology Problems (Olds College)

Students will engage in the problem-solving process using current hardware and software tools for applied data-driven problem solving. Through data analysis, algorithmic problem solving, and technical memo writing students will work to solve a technical agricultural issue.

HS -5 30 level credits

Post Secondary -3 credits

Asynchronous

Online/Moodle 12 weeks (5-10 hrs/week)

Feb 3- May 16

Feb 10, 2025

HAT 2355 Leisure, Sporting Events & Recreation Operations (Olds College)

This course provides students with an introductory understanding of the nature and scope of leisure, its role in the hospitality and tourism industry, and the function and structure of leisure providers. Students will have the opportunity to incorporate planning and management concepts to a leisure, sporting or recreation activity in their own community. Wellness tourism and urban recreation trends are also discussed in relation to their economic and social impacts.

HS -5 30 level credits

Post Secondary -3 credits

Asynchronous

Online/Moodle 12 weeks (5-10 hrs/week)

Feb 3- May 16

Feb 10, 2025

MKG 1021 Marketing Principles (Olds College)

This course develops an understanding of marketing concepts, principles and practices. Topics examined include the influence of environmental factors on the marketing process, marketing strategy development, marketing mix formulation and adjustment for pricing, promoting and distributing appropriate products and services to selected markets.

HS -5 30 level credits

Post Secondary -3 credits

Asynchronous

Online/Moodle 12 weeks (5-10 hrs/week)

Feb 3- May 16

Feb 10, 2025

SPM 1260 Introduction to Sports Management (Olds College)

Students will analyze various management models and organizational structures within the sport and recreation industry. Content areas include professional, amateur, Olympic, and intercollegiate sports.

HS -5 30 level credits

Post Secondary -3 credits

Asynchronous

Online/Moodle 12 weeks (5-10 hrs/week)

Feb 3- May 16

Feb 10, 2025

Psychology 1040 (EIPS through NorQuest College)

This course is the basic foundation course in psychology. It provides an introduction to the scientific study of behaviour and the mind.

HS- 5 credits, PS- 3 credits

Online synchronous

Feb 3, 2025

Sociology 1000 (EIPS through NorQuest College)

Sociology is the systematic study of human society and social behaviour. The goal of this course is to stimulate your sociological curiosity by encouraging you to ask questions about why people behave the way they do in social groups and how society operates.

HS- 5 credits, PS- 3 credits

Online synchronous

Feb 3, 2025

HCA - Roles & Responsibilities (EIPS through NorQuest College)

Online Synchronous

Feb 3, 2025

Sociology 104 (BTPS through Lakeland College)

This course is an examination of the theory, methods, and substance of Sociology. This involves the study of how societies are shaped including economy, culture, socialization, deviance, stratification, and groups as well as the process of social change through social movements, industrialization, etc

HS -5 credits (PSI3038)- PS- 3 credits

Online (2:03 to 3:27, Mon & Wed)

Starts Feb 3, 2025

If interested in registering in one of the courses for semester 2, please contact your grade level administrator.

Please join us in the Common Area on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm as the Art, AP Art and the COMTEC students showcase their talent.

Thank you parents for being partners in your child’s education – we’ve had a great fall in this building! What an amazing turnout at parent teacher interviews. It was fantastic to get to see so many of you in person! So great to see so much interest in the Career Fair! And so much talent and excitement with our sports teams, bands and theatre groups! Trojan Pride is bursting!

There are so many things to be grateful for– thank you to our amazing teaching staff and administrators! We are lucky to have such caring adults and so many amazing opportunities for our kids in this building!

We hope you will join us at our upcoming school council meetings to learn and share. Our next meeting is February 12th at 7: p.m. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2025!

As always, please feel free to reach out if there is anything you want to bring forward – email me at ecchsparentcouncil@gmail.com.

School Council Chair Pam Boyson

With about only a couple of weeks left, it is crunch time! Ensure that you are on track and in touch with teachers about your plan! Check phone and email for communication from staff. Students who do not complete 80% of the course may be withdrawn from the course. Ensure to be in touch and communicate with us or your administrator!

Semester 2 - for Shared Students, we only take registrations from administrators, so if you are interested, ensure that you have talked to your administrator and talked about your course plan.

Mark Chanasyk , Principal

2024 is ending on a really positive note for our Basketball teams at ÉCCHS. We have hosted two, junior and senior, successful Boston Pizza Classic tournaments. With our junior tournament, both our girls and boys teams cruised through their first two games, eventually making it to their respective finals. Our girls lost a close game to the OLMP senior girls team while our boys beat Ft. Saskatchewan to win their home tournament. With our senior BP Classic, our girls finished 3rd only losing to last year's 6th ranked provincial team, HJ Cody, in the semi final. HJ Cody girls host provincials this year and will be one of the tougher teams in the province again. The senior girls got their redemption though against HJ Cody by beating them in their first league game of the year. Our senior boys team has had a great December. They started their season off with winning the BP Classic tournament. They then went on two play, and win 3 exhibition games including against Bev Facey a 4A school from Sherwood Park. To cap 2024 off they won their first league game of the season in convincing fashion against HJ Cody. Not to be out done by our junior and senior teams, our grade 9 girls and boys teams played their first games of the year at the OLMP home tournament. Both teams played really well over the weekend claiming both championships.

In January our grade 9 teams start up their league games, primarily playing on Mondays. They also host their home BP Classic tournament on January 17th and 18th. Our junior teams both have tournaments, our girls play in the Sedgwick home tournament while our junior boys are in Ft. Saskatchewan. Before the diploma exams start, our senior teams are off to Lloydminster the first weekend back in the New Year.

Our curling team is also well underway. They’ve been practicing Wednesdays after school for their Area, Zone and hopefully Provincial championship tournaments in February. If anyone is still interested in curling you can talk to Mr. Bayliss.

For the schedule, updated results and live streams for the grade 9 Basketball Boston Pizza Classic click here.

Welcome to École Camrose Composite High School! A dual-track school with programs in English & French Immersion. Our mission is to provide the best possible educational opportunities for all of our students.

Email: cchsweb@brsd.ab.ca
Website: https://cchs.brsd.ab.ca/
Location: 6205 48 Avenue, Camrose, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-672-4416
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battleriver31/
Twitter: @CamroseCCHS