1 Innisfail Career High School Additional Career High Schools: Didsbury Olds Gasoline Alley Sylvan Lake

Mission Chinook’s Edge School Division will engage every student in meaningful learning by challenging, encouraging and believing in them. Vision Chinook’s Edge School Division will be universally recognized as a collaborative learning community where learning is personalized for all students to achieve success as compassionate and innovative global citizens. 2

 5 alternative outreach schools (Grades 9-12) in our Division  Preparing students for work and a post secondary education  Personalized learning, academic counseling and flexible timetabling  Opportunity to write Diploma Exams 4 times a year  One –on-one teacher interaction  Providing Learning Opportunities:  Inclusive  Flexible  Affordable  Accessible 3

4 Allison Hall Teacher Daryl Brown Principal Lyle Svitich Teacher Lana Kennedy Family Wellness Hollie Caron Support Staff

Full-Time Career High Students Students working toward their high school diploma or students upgrading for post-secondary entrance Blended Students Enrolled in our schools and other schools Adult Learners Diploma completion, High School equivalency Diploma or upgrading courses Off-Campus Students our campus is an access point for off campus learners. 5

Goal #1  Students feel a sense of belonging and acceptance “ I like the overall environment, how willing the staff are to help us learn, how chill it is and how you are responsible for your own work” Goal #2  Students achieve success and graduate “I feel they are incredibly devoted to helping kids succeed” Goal #3  Students of all ages have access to learning opportunities that are: “I feel pretty good about the work I'm getting, it is challenging enough, I learn from it.” 6

“ Career High was my saving grace in more ways than one.” “I finally didn’t dread learning which for me, was a big thing.” “I have never once looked back at joining Career High.” “The teachers are happy to help you if your struggling.” “You get to work at your own pace; there’s a lot more help than a regular classroom.” “I like the overall environment, how willing the staff are to help us learn, how chill it is and how you are responsible for your own work” “The teachers are always available. Its a quiet area. Hard to become distracted.” “I feel they are incredibly devoted to helping kids succeed.” “ Career High was my saving grace in more ways than one.” “I finally didn’t dread learning which for me, was a big thing.” “I have never once looked back at joining Career High.” “The teachers are happy to help you if your struggling.” “You get to work at your own pace; there’s a lot more help than a regular classroom.” “I like the overall environment, how willing the staff are to help us learn, how chill it is and how you are responsible for your own work” “The teachers are always available. Its a quiet area. Hard to become distracted.” “I feel they are incredibly devoted to helping kids succeed.” 7

8 ItemResult Total number of students  Full Time = 78  Blended = 62  Adult = Off- Campus (gr 9 )7 Graduates ICH full-time Graduates Blended Graduates 6 16 Post Graduate Upgraders Current Year Upgraders 19 7

Highlights: 95.1% Safe & Caring 95.1% Safe & Caring (Prov. Avg. 89.2%) 91.5% School Improvement 91.5% School Improvement (Prov. Avg. 79.6%) 95.2% Education Quality 95.2% Education Quality Diploma Exam Results 27 Diploma Exams written 87% acceptable standard or above (Prov. Avg. 85.2%)

Sample of survey questions: AGREEDISAGREE I feel safe while at my school100%0% My teacher believes in me and appropriately challenges and encourages my learning 100%0% I am satisfied with the overall quality of education that I am receiving 100%0% I am satisfied with the overall communication between my teacher and myself 100%0% 10

 Year End ‘Cap & Gown’ Ceremony Celebrated with Gasoline Alley and Sylvan Lake Career High  Student Recognition Awards Best Effort Grade 10, 11, 12 Highest Academic Achievement Grade 10, 11, 12 Top Work Experience Student Gift Cards for completion of 5 credit courses Ted Webster Award Citizenship Award Standard First Aid Course Delivery Student recognition Luncheon 11

 Mental Health Support students with Family School Wellness worker ( 0.1 FTE )  Student retention Based on current economy and home life. Many students are employed full-time.  Regular Attendance Regular attendance results in course completion = increased graduation rates  Major changes with both the LRC & ADLC resources ADLC migration over to Moodle platform  At risk students completing courses in a timely manner 12

13 Learning Support Teams & Teacher Collaboration  Sharing best practices and learning from each other  Essential for our success Family Wellness Worker  Providing support for students facing personal challenges outside of school  Providing Mental Health resources Opportunities for students:  Blending with 3 other schools in the area  Work Experience/ RAP  First Aid & Workplace Safety Courses  Helping students transition to or blend with  the traditional schools

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Daryl Brown – Principal Allison Hall – Humanities Lyle Svitich – Math/Science Hollie Caron – Administrative Support Lana Kennedy – Family School Wellness Contact us at: Avenue Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1P6 Phone: