
Fort High's Weekly Bulletin
January 12, 2024
Upcoming Events
January 22 - Math Final exams including Math 30-1 and 30-2 Diplomas
January 23 - English Final exams including English 30-1 and 30-2 Part B Diplomas
January 24 - Social Final exams including Social 30-1 and 30-2 Part B Diplomas
January 25 - Biology 20 and Science 10 Final Exams
January 26 - Chemistry 20 Final Exam
January 29 - Science 20 Final and Physics 30 Diploma Exam
January 29 (10-4) - Grad Photos in our Library
January 30 (9-4) - Grad Photos in our Library
January 31 (9-2) - Grad Photos in our Library
Weekly Update
Hello Fort High Families,
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season, are recharged, and ready to finish the semester off strong.
With the last day of classes coming up next week on the 19th, all students are encouraged to look at the exam schedule that starts on January 22nd. The exam schedule is posted on our website and throughout the school. Please pay particular attention to the location of your exams to avoid confusion.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Have a great weekend.
Curtis Starko
Principal
Fort Saskatchewan High School
780-410-3980
AROUND THE SCHOOL
Exam Schedule
January
Grad Photo Booking Reminder
Attention Grads and Families,
Please remember to book Grad photos as soon as possible. Even if you are not planning on purchasing photos, ALL Grad's should have their photo taken for our Memory Book and Large Grad Photo Composite.
Please visit the webpage https://booking.edgeimaging.ca/ and enter Fort High in the search bar.
Photos will be located in our library. Dates and times are: Monday, January 29 (10-4), Tuesday January 30 (9-4) and Wednesday January 31 (9-2). Please note, they are first come, first served for booking times.
Please be aware of conflicts when booking like work schedules, appointments, and most importantly exams running. See exam schedule listed below.
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.
Counsellor Corner
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
NEW RAP PLACEMENTS!!
Student Opportunity Board (click to follow link)
We have posted a number of new opportunities including:
-Dual Credit semester 2.
-2 RAP positions at Pembina Pipeline (Redwater) for February (Millwright and Electrician)
Opportunities for girls in trades (A Careers Camp, Careers information session, and three Women Building Futures opportunities).
Parks Canada is Hiring!
Parks Canada is hiring youth to work in various positions. Applications are open now and some close quite soon. Check it out if you are interested in working in one of Canada's beautiful park locations this summer. These jobs are open for youth 16 - 30 years only.
https://parks.canada.ca/agence-agency/emplois-jobs/etudiants-students
POST SECONDARY INFORMATION
U OF ALBERTA - PROGRAM PATHWAYS: DISCOVER HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS
You have big career goals, and we have the programs to get you there. Attend our virtual sessions covering program options to become a doctor, dentist, pharmacist and more, all hosted by faculty program experts who can answer your questions live.
- Dentistry + Dental Hygiene: Monday, January 15, 5-6 p.m. | Register >>
- Radiation Therapy: Tuesday, January 16, 5 - 6 p.m. | Register >>
- Dietitian: Wednesday, January 17, 6 - 7 p.m. | Register >>
- Nursing (After Degree): Monday, January 22, 5 - 6 p.m. | Register >>
- Pharmacy: Tuesday, January 23, 5 - 6 p.m. | Register >>
- Medicine: Wednesday, January 24, 5 - 6 p.m. | Register >>
- Medical Laboratory Science: Thursday, January 25, 5 - 6 p.m. | Register >>
STEM Scholarship
Nomination Deadline is January 30
IN THE COMMUNITY
Family and Community Support Services
Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful break and a Happy New Years. As we enter into January I have attached our FCSS submission, as well as, a few upcoming workshops, sessions and learning opportunities.
For registration for some of the attached sessions please use this link: Groups, Programs, and Workshops
Kristi Wahl (She/Her)
Youth and Family Coordinator
Family and Community Support Services
City of Fort Saskatchewan
780-992-6265
The library has an online program that is free to access for cardholders for exam and study prep for high school core subjects. This program is called “SOLARO” and is geared towards the Alberta curriculum with many test questions and notes to help with student success.
To get a library card, please go to fspl.ca and click on the link on the main page to get a free library card. Students under 18 will need guardian permission.
Fort Saskatchewan Public Library (fspl.ca)
Steps to access SOLARO remotely:
- Fspl.ca Click on the “E-Library’ at the top of the page. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a library card!
- Select ‘SOLARO’ from the side pop up menu.
- Click on the green ‘Visit Solaro’ button.5
- Use your 14 digit card number and pin (the last 4 digits of the phone number you signed up with for your card)
- Select the grade and subject you want to study!