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Discovering Choices (CACY)

Dare to be Different

Room 206, 315 10th Ave SE
Calgary AB
t | 403-268-3265
f | 403-268-6429
Work Experience
403-268-3779

 

 

"We Open Minds for Life"


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.

This site is also partnered with the Calgary Achievement Centre for Youth (CACY)

The Calgary Achievment Centre for Youth is an environment for young adults that fosters greater self sufficiency by providing individualized achievement opportunities through the collaboration of several partners.

 

Registration School Fees Double Registration Withdrawal
Courses Policies Hours of Operation Work Experience

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.

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School Fees

There is an Instructional Resource Fee of $132.00 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.

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.

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Courses

Most courses offered at Discovering Choices consist of correspondence materials from Alberta Distance Learning. Each course is developed in sections called 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. Generally, your assignment booklets will be worth not less than 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.

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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. Please discuss this with staff members.

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Hours of Operation

 

Monday 8:45 - 12:00 class
12:45 - 3:15 class
Tuesday

8:45 - 12:00 class
12:45 - 2:15 class
2:20 - 3:45 Staff Meeting (No students)

Wednesday 8:45 - 12:00 class
12:45 - 6:15 class Evening Program
Thursday 8:45 - 12:00 class
12:45 - 2:30 class
Friday 8:45 - 12:15 class Early Dismissal

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