西温哥华学区运动人才The Super Achievers Program

http://go45.sd45.bc.ca/schools/sentinel/programs/Pages/Super-Achievers.aspx

The Super Achievers Program is open to provinciallyor nationally-ranked athletes or high-caliber performing artists who are seriously committed to their education and training. Some highlights of the program include:

1. External course credits (where applicable) are granted after students submit the necessary documentation as outlined by the Ministry of Education – e.g. FIS Program – Alpine Skiing = Athlete 11, Grade 8 Piano Practical/Rudiments 2 = Royal Conservatory of Music 12, Intermediate Foundation Ballet = Royal Academy of Dancing 10.
3. Fixed blocks each afternoon which can be scheduled as training blocks for students on the Super Achievers Program.
5. Provisions made by staff to ensure that students have an opportunity to satisfy course requirements: granting of assignments prior to departure, extending deadlines for projects, and rescheduling of exams when students have given them adequate warning of impending training sessions, competitions or performances.
7. Monitoring of students' educational and training progress by the counselor/administrator assigned to the program.

Admission Criteria:

To be considered for the program, students must submit the following:

1. Complete Super Achievers Application package

2. A satisfactory record of achievement that includes:

• A minimum of a C+ average which must be maintained throughout the year.
• No unsatisfactory work habits.
• No failing grades.
• Satisfactory attendance record.

3. STUDENT - Form A plus:

• Copy of most recent Report Card
• A personal resume of competitions/performances indicating the applicant is competing/performing at an “elite” level. Performing artists indicate recent formal exams/tests completed in their discipline
• Copy of Training/Competition Schedule - A training/competition schedule of no less than 20 supervised hours per week in their discipline.

4. COACH/INSTRUCTOR – Form B plus:

• A letter of verification indicating the applicant is training a minimum of 20 hrs./week under their direct supervision and describing the activities involved.

5. Approval of the Principal.

• Students must re-apply to the Super Achievers Programme each year during Course Planning – supplying an updated Application Package.
• Counselors and Administrators will review the status of each student – based upon the above criteria – and make a recommendation regarding continuation in the program.
• NOTE: PE 10 and PLANNING 10 are required courses for graduation and must be completed by taking an online or blended learning course.

There are no extra charges associated with the program; however, parents are required to assume all costs related to their sons’ or daughters’ private training and/or supplementary courses taken to enhance their educational program.