Orientation Day 2026!
Check back here the day before orientation for more information
Check back here the day before orientation for more information
Welcome to the 2026 Summit Trails Online High School Orientation Day! Join us as we embark on an exciting journey of online learning, connecting students across Alberta. Students this is your orientation day! All students are to attend, each session is designed for you to ask questions and learn about the operation of Online School.
Classes start on September 2nd.
September 2
Choose one topic per block - click on the Zoom Link below to enter.
Principal David Smith
Topic "Think Forward - Don't Fool Yourself!"
Zoom Link: https://rockyview.zoom.us/my/davidsmith
(Please log in 10 minutes prior)
After the main session, please attend the various sessions below. Click on their Zoom link to enter the session.
Session 1 10:00 - 10:30
Session 2 10:30 - 11:00
Break 11:00 - 11:15
Session 3 11:15 - 11:45
Session 4 11:45 - 12:15
12:15 pm-12:45 pm Lunch
The Afternoon is for you to set up your classes, organize you space and prepare for tomorrow.
Teacher: Nicole Savoie and Stevens Rancourt
Zoom Link: https://rockyview.zoom.us/my/nicolesavoie Passcode: Summit
Take a tour of our new Moodle site. Learn all the ins and outs and how to make your way around.
Teacher: Chelsea Somerville
Zoom Link: https://rockyview.zoom.us/j/8632152399
New for the 2026 School Year! Ms Somerville will walk you through the mandatoary set up required for all supervised exams this year.
You can test it out - bring a second device that has a camera!
Speakers: Matt Bahniuk and Danielle Morton
Zoom Link: https://rockyview.zoom.us/j/9552490350
In this session, we'll discuss how to study and manage digital resources and assessments while taking an online course. Spoiler Alert: It is not the same as an in-person course! Our brain organizes information differently when we read it on the screen.
Speaker: Aryana Dromey
Zoom Link: https://rockyview.zoom.us/my/adromey
This will focus on how to submit assignments in Moodle and how to create PDF's (both from printed assignments and from Google Docs/Slides).
Speaker: Dan Wimmer and Liza Thomsen
Zoom Link: https://rockyview.zoom.us/j/5513115912
There are many ways to stay connected at school. In fact, online, you can be even more connected! Let's talk about how we can do that - how you can meaningfully connect with your teachers, peers, and the school with purpose and enjoyment.
Speaker: Pax Crawley & Jennifer in'tVeld
Zoom Link:
https://rockyview.zoom.us/my/paxcrawley
AI is so cool, but it can't replace your thinking. There is no quick fix to learning and assignments. Take a look at how to use AI to learn and how to translate that learning into action.
Monday Mornings- What to do before my P1 class. ( School starts at 9am- really!)
Teacher: Jennifer Bell
Zoom Link: https://rockyview.zoom.us/j/6278254270
The beginning of your week can make you or break you. Take some time and put together some Monday routines for your life.
By invitation only
Teacher: Vesper Loewen
Education Assistants: Sheila Bielert, Dana Fleck
Zoom Link: https://rockyview.zoom.us/my/vesperloewen
Kick off this school year with confidence! In this session, you'll meet the Learning Support team, snag some key resources, and get hands-on support with navigating your class schedule, Moodle, and life as an online learner at Summit Trails. You've got this!
Asynchronous courses are different from our synchronous courses. Get the inside scoop on how to be successful with these types of courses.
Teacher: Nolan Grieb and Leslie Cable
Zoom Link: https://rockyview.zoom.us/j/9440428863
Afternoon - Prep Time for School
Go Into Moodle
Set Up Space in your house
If you or someone you know if experiencing distress or in crisis,
please contact one of the following numbers, or call 911 if in immediate danger.
* Distress Centre (24 hrs/day): 403.266.HELP (4357)
* Kids Help Phone: 1.800.668.6868
* ConnecTeen: 403.264.8336
* Airdrie Urgent Care: 403.912.8500
* AHS Mental Health Helpline: 1.877.303.2642
* National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (24hrs/day): 1.866.925.4419
* Togetherall: http://togetherall.com/en-ca/