Discovering Choices is a Calgary Board of Education High School outreach program. We offer courses based on Alberta Education high school curriculum and work experience opportunities. Our enrolment includes students who are between 15 and 19 years old as of September 1st.

Room 206 315 10th Ave SE Calgary AB

Tel: (403) 268-3265 Fax: (403) 268-6429

Work Experience: (403) 268-3779

Email: discoveringchoices@cbe.ab.ca

Website: Calgary Board of Education - http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b868/

Registration:

Students interested in registering in Discovering Choices must

• Be between the ages of 15 and 19 years old as of Sept 1
  
• Have an intake appointment
  
• Complete all the necessary registration forms
  
• Supply a transcript if available
  
• Have NO outstanding books/fees from former school
  

New students registering with Discovering Choices need to complete 3 credits in a commitment phase usually in either Career and Technology Studies or Work Experience before beginning any core courses. When students present with special circumstances (eg. already have 90 credits) entrance criteria and alternatives can be discussed and re-evaluated.

School Fees:

There is an Instructional Resource Fee of $140.00 per school year. For those unable to pay the entire fee at once, please see a staff member to arrange a payment schedule. An administration fee may be applied for NSF cheques.

Double Registration:

Being enrolled at two schools within the Calgary Board of Education at once is a unique situation. Students who plan to attend another school while retaining Discovering Choices status should discuss course planning and fill out appropriate forms with a staff member.

Withdrawal:

When students decide to leave Discovering Choices it is their responsibility to complete a Calgary Board of Education School Transfer Form. This is critical to ensure formal closure at Discovering Choices, as well as to facilitate smooth transition to the new school. It is important that you return any school materials you have to Discovering Choices.

Courses:

Most courses offered at Discovering Choices consist of correspondence materials from Alberta Distance Learning. Each course is developed in sections call modules. Each module is accompanied with an assignment booklet. Staff will grade these booklets as you complete and hand them in. Each assignment booklet is evaluated based on how well you demonstrate your understanding of the concepts, completeness, effort and legibility. The value of each assignment is stated inside the booklet. Generally, your assignment booklets will be worth up to 60% of your overall grade. A minimum of 40% or greater is required on *final exams to earn credits.

*Midterms may be required for some of the courses.

Policies:

Student Finance

Students applying for Student Finance must complete the necessary forms. In addition to the regulations as set forth by Student Finance, Discovering Choices has specific requirements of each student on Student Finance which will be discussed with the individual student. Students must also meet with school staff to review expectations.

Marking

Students are responsible for making sure that their assignments are handed to staff members. Assignments must be clearly marked with your first and last names along with the date you are handing it in. Staff members are not responsible for lost or misplaced assignments. Marking will be done on a first-come-first-served basis. Efforts will be made to grade and return assignments to students as soon as possible.

**Students are encouraged to complete one module each week.

Child Minding

Available on premises. Discuss with staff members. Further details are also available on the Child Minding page.

Hours of Operation: