Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the St. John’s Public Library, 500 Salter St.; and Wednesday at St. John’s High School.  A place for:  homework/research; typing your paper; accessing computers; working together with friends; assistance from student volunteers/tutors.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

A wide variety of activities are offered outside of our regular school hours.  St. John’s is a registered member of the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association (MHSAA - Zone 1) and the Winnipeg School Division Conference.  Our “Tigers” enter teams at the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels in Grade 10 -12 and at the Senior and Junior levels for Grades 7, 8 and 9.  There are usually over 30 teams in many sports such as football, cross-country, volleyball, basketball, track and field, badminton, soccer, rugby, golf, plus others.  Volunteer teacher coaches and other volunteers from our community coach the teams.  We also offer a full slate of noon hour intramural activities for students.

CAFETERIA

St. John’s High School offers a full service cafeteria.  A management committee of teachers and students monitor the operation and work to offer nutritious, reasonably priced food.  Students may also bring their own lunch and use the cafeteria facilities.

ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL STORE “TIGER SQUARE”

Our school store provides goods/services to the students and staff at St. John's High School. The three departments in the store are:  St. John's clothing, school supplies and confectionery.  The store also provides a focus for school events, such as advertising, and our large front window display.

Tiger Square provides a work experience setting for students in the Special Education Center.

STUDENT COUNCIL

An active Student Council, both at the Senior High and Middle Years level, plans a full calendar of events for students.  Regular pep rallies, dances and Spirit Week are hosted at the school plus other special events related to various social and humanitarian causes.  Our student council activities have regularly supported The United Way, Rossbrook House and Winnipeg Harvest.  Our students are increasingly involved in decision making in the school.  Students who participate have the opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and organization skills.

YEARBOOK

The yearbook contains the student pictures and a record of activities of the school year.  Students produce the yearbook with the help of staff advisors and may earn a journalism credit for their work.

ST. JOHN'S PARENT COUNCIL

This is an active and interested group of people, who have assisted the school in its efforts to deliver an excellent educational program.  The council meets on a monthly basis.  Parents are invited to take an active role in the process.  Further information may be obtained by contacting the school directly or by calling the chairperson at the school number.

MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM

(GRADES 7 AND 8)

Regular Grade 7 and 8

All students receive a comprehensive program, which challenges them, assists them to grow and develop intellectually and socially, and increases their understanding of self.

 Enriched Grade 7 and 8

Students receive an enriched program of studies in the core subjects including French.  The students in these classes are expected to be more independent learners.

Core Subjects

Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, are all taught on team to all Middle Years students.  These subjects give students a strong academic foundation leading up to their Senior One credit courses.

Other Subjects  

Physical Education and Health, French, Drama, Computer Studies, Art, Music, Drama, Dance, Band, Native Studies, Home Economics and Industrial Arts are included in Middle Years students’ timetables to provide opportunities to develop skills in areas of interest and lifetime activities.                                                                                                                                             

Extra-Curricular Opportunities   

Our Middle Years students are offered many activities such as the Choices Program, Mathematics competitions, Science Fair, the Quantum Program, enrichment activities in Fine Arts and Performing Arts, inter-school athletic teams, intramural sports, and Student Council activities.  All students are encouraged to get involved in some aspect of school life.

Student Support Programs

Counsellors, resource teachers, teacher assistants and peer tutors offer support to Middle Years Students for a variety of academic and social issues that may occur in early adolescence. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE                                                                          

Courses are offered on a "first come first served” basis.  Counsellors will announce the deadline for registrations. Registrations received after the deadline date are not guaranteed course selections.  If there are insufficient requests for a course, the course will not be offered.

New students, who apply before the first week of school, should leave their completed application forms at the main office   Your last school report card or a transcript of marks must accompany your application.  An entry meeting will be scheduled with the student and parent/guardian.

Counsellors will process your application during the last week of August and timetables will be available as soon as possible.

COURSE SELECTION

Students are encouraged to review their course selections with their parents, teachers and counsellors.

It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the graduation requirements.  Students should meet with their counsellor to do a credit check.

REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Students should check the specific entrance requirements set annually by each university or post-secondary institution.  Universities and community colleges require some specific “S” courses (differs by faculty or faculty or program.)  These entrance requirement sheets are posted in the counselling office/career resource centre.

To be considered for admission to the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg or the University of Brandon, applicants must have a complete high school standing with a minimum of 29 credits with five credits at the Grade 12 level.  These five credits must represent at least four different subject areas with a minimum of three 40S subjects in different subject areas.

Note that the University of Manitoba will be changing their admission standards for September 2007 onwards:  See your counsellor for details.

Red River College:  Most programs of study at Red River require three credits at the Grade 12 level (English, Math, Science).  Students are encouraged to apply early (6 - 12 months in advance) as many courses fill up.  You will be placed on an eligible student list, although official acceptance will depend on credits obtained.

Assiniboine, and Keewatin Community Colleges offer a variety of programs with a wide range of requirements for admission.  Some programs require a complete Grade 10 standing while others require a full Grade 12 standing. 

The St. John’s Web Site at http://www.wsd1.org/stjohns has useful material on post-secondary opportunities and scholarship/bursary information.

MANITOBA EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS                                         

CREDIT SYSTEM

IN ORDER TO GRADUATE, STUDENTS MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF 29 CREDITS (30 for 2009-2010)

FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES BELOW:

 

	Compulsory Core Subject Areas	Additional Courses
GRADE 9 PROGRAM	English Language Arts (1.5 credits)Mathematics               (1.5 credits)     Physical Education      (1   credit)        Science                       (1   credit)           Social Studies              (1   credit)	2 or more additional courses to equal 8.0 credits
GRADE 10 PROGRAM	English  Language Arts (1 credit)   Geography                   (1 credit) Mathematics                 (1 credit)       Physical Education         (1 credit)          Skills for Independent Living (1 credit) Science                         (1 credit)	2 or more additional credits to equal 8.0 credits
GRADE 11 PROGRAM	English Language Arts (1 credit)          History                        (1 credit) Mathematics                (1 credit)         Science                        (1 credit)        Physical Education        (1 credit)	3 or more additional credits
GRADE 12 PROGRAM	English Language Arts (1 credit)      Mathematics                (1 credit)           Physical Education        (1 credit)	plus 2 other grade 12 courses (4s or 4g)  minimum

 

         

                                                          St. John’s High School grading system        

 

 

POST-SECONDARY CREDITS and SENIOR YEARS (Dual Credits)

 Schools may offer university course(s) for credit both at high school and at the university level. These courses are scheduled at various local high schools. 

CHALLENGE FOR CREDIT OPTION

 Winnipeg School Division recognizes that students may, in exceptional circumstances, have already acquired the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a particular course.  The Challenge for Credit Option provides a process for students to demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes as defined in the Manitoba curriculum for a specific course.

See your Guidance Counsellor for details about the application process.

ENRICHED PROGRAMS

St. John's High School has developed an Enriched Program at Grade 9 - 12 as a means of enhancing the regular program and preparing students for post secondary education.  Students require teacher recommendation to be eligible for this program.

ABORIGINAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (A.A.A.)

The Aboriginal Academic Achievement Program (AAA) attempts to enhance the Aboriginal students’ proficiency in reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing.  The AAA Program provides support to students to graduate from St. John’s and to continue their education.

We also want students to explore the concept of Aboriginal identity by learning about various Nations, their histories, cultural traditions, languages, contemporary issues, and the positive contributions of Aboriginal people/groups whenever possible.

We are always striving to create a school with a respectful and accessible environment where adult learners, parents, and extended family, and community agencies/support personnel will feel welcome, and are involved in positive meaningful ways.

SPECIAL LANGUAGE CREDITS

The Special Language Credits have been available to Manitoba students for a number of years.  Credits for language competency can be granted either at an S or G level (but not both) depending on whether the language is curriculum based or not.  French may not be used as a special language credit.  Examinations occur in November and/or April.

*A maximum of four Special Language Credits (1 at each high school grade level) can be earned towards the 28 credits.

CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE                                                        

(STUDENT INITIATED PROJECT - SIP - 11G, 21G, 31G, 41G)

 Students can make a contribution by volunteering for worthwhile causes or organizations. The civic skills, knowledge and attitudes obtained from such community service activity can increase a student’s self-esteem and maturity, and provide more awareness of the needs of others in the community. A credit may be available to a student who participates in such activity in the senior years for graduation purposes. Students must meet with their counsellor to register for this course.  Only one (1) credit is awarded towards the 28 credits.

DRIVER EDUCATION OPTION  (Drey2g)

Students who successfully complete the MPIC Driver Education Course will be eligible for a 1/2 credit towards graduation.

ARMY RESERVE CO-OP                                                                                

This Co-op allows students 16 years and older, with a minimum of seven Grade 10 credits, to participate in basic military training while earning 2 SIC credits.  Students are paid for their service, and they have the opportunity to continue their careers in the Canadian Forces once the Co-op course is completed.

 The Army Reserve Co-op introduces students to basic training in such diverse areas as first aid; foot drill; field-craft and outdoor skills; safe weapons handling; harassment prevention; and radio communication procedures.  Most importantly, training instills within each candidate self-discipline and motivation, while providing them with the chance to learn new trade skills.  As of this year, The Canadian Forces will subsidize post-secondary education to a maximum of $8000.  See a guidance counsellor for more information.

APPRENTICESHIP OPTION

This option is open to Grade 11 and 12 students who meet the age and education requirements as defined in the Apprenticeship Act.  After completing the required courses in Grade 9 and 10, students take a combination of academic and on the job training as an apprentice with a participating and qualified employer.  Successful students can secure the first year of their trade ticket through the Apprenticeship program.  Students are linked to real opportunities in the job market, and receive the wage rate defined by each trade for the hours worked. See your counsellor for further information.

BRIDGE RESOURCE CENTRE

Let us help you help yourself!

1.   Course Repeaters:  Students who are repeating a course are assisted to complete missed units and missed examinations so they can earn their high school credit.

2.   First Timers:  Students taking courses for the first time, who have timetable conflicts.

3.   Basic Skills - Remedial:  We work with students who need extra skill building in their courses they are presently taking.

4.   A.A.A. Program:  A teacher and a teacher’s assistant provide support for Aboriginal students to improve their skills.

5.   Special Needs: A small number of students prefer one on one instruction.

6.   Assessment:   The skills of new students are assessed using the Canadian Achievement Tests (C.A.T.).

All Referrals are initiated through Administration and Guidance.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (EaL) PROGRAM

The EAL Program has been developed to help students for whom English is a second language.  Opportunities will be provided to help students to:

• Develop the listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and representing skills necessary for success in school and society.

• Understand and adjust to their new environment.

• Recognize, appreciate and accept their own languages and cultures, and those of others.

• All EAL students are assessed and placed in one of four EAL courses. 

ENBU1G Stage 1: Beginner level is designed for students who have no English.  These students spend a major part of the day in the EAL classroom acquiring skills in English and the remainder in selected courses.  Minimal integration is scheduled. 

ENBU2G Stage 2:  This level is designed for students who have very limited English.  Some integration is scheduled. 

ENBU3G Stage 3:  The Intermediate level is designed for students who have some basic English skills, but are not yet able to participate in a full program of academics.  Some integration in E designated courses is scheduled.

ENBU4G Stage 4:  This level is designed for students who have some English skills.  Students are placed in regular and/or E designated courses in other subject areas.

E.A.L. Literacy (RESR01)                                                                                               

The E.A.L. Literacy-Transition Centre at the senior years level provides intensive literacy and numeracy instruction as well as an orientation to school, community and independent living (including work experience and career counselling).  Students are enrolled in the Centre for 75% of the timetable: students also take courses such as Art, Physical Education, Computer, etc, that provide an opportunity to gain language skills.  The centre offers a multi-age, multi-grade integrated approach.  It meets the needs of EAL learners from refugee and war-affected backgrounds.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

There are several placement options for students who are in special education, and include the Learning Assistance Centre, Life Skills, Special Education Centres, and Integrated Programs. 

These programs are designed specifically to meet the needs of students with particular disabilities or programming needs in their neighbourhood school. All students are placed in age appropriate classrooms. 

Student must have a Special Education Designation prior to placement.

WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION CERTIFICATE

The purpose of the Transition Certificate is to provide a program of studies for students who are unable to graduate under the requirements of Manitoba Education and Training.

In general, the students who choose this option have not been successful in some or all of the regular department courses and examinations.  These students often require a “work preparation” program.

Some developmentally appropriate courses in the four core subject areas have been developed (based on a continuum of outcomes, modules of work and employability/life skills) by the Winnipeg School Division.  Students who enrol in the Transition Certificate Program receive a Winnipeg School Division Transition Certificate when they complete twenty-eight courses.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM                                                                       

St. John’s offers a Pre-Employment Program at the senior high level.  Students enrol in the program at Grade 10 and remain for three years. 

The program is run as a school-within-the-school.  A team of three teachers is responsible for academics in Math,

Science, Social Studies, English as well as Family Studies, Computers, Physical Education and Work Education

(double credit).  Students receive seven credits per year.

 

The three classes of students alternate between two months of academics at St. John’s and one month at a job site.  The work-site component of the program allows students an excellent opportunity to explore various career choices that they might be contemplating and to develop business/working acumen.

 

The program is designed to graduate students who have some vision of their future in terms of career choices and recreational pursuits.  To that end, complementing the program are Visions and Ventures, a new entrepreneurial program, and life skills.  Students will be taught the resume, cover letter, interview, application, job search and networking.  These job-search skills are critical to anyone attempting to enter the work world on a part-time or full-time basis.  As well, the physical education program reflects a life-skills theme and besides traditional team sports, students are exposed to swimming, skiing, weights lifting, roller-skating, billiards and archery.

 

Any student interested in applying for the Pre-Employment Program should fill out an application/brochure available in the guidance office.

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER EDUCATION

Applying information/communication technology 15Gf     icta1f

This course provides students with the computer skills needed to be successful in High School.  Students will learn advance internet research techniques and how to analyze information they have gathered.  Office applications will be covered and students will learn to create and interpret spreadsheets, tables, and charts.  Students will create websites and 2D animations.  The planning, capturing and editing of video will also be covered.

Futures in Business 15G   FUBR1G

If you like exploring and you would like to be alert to future opportunities in business, Futures in Business will provide you with an introduction to a variety of business topics and activities such as Business Communication, Record Keeping and Money Management, Planning for Future Learning, Managing and Retrieving Information, and Personal Success Traits/Employability Skills.

PRINT COMMUNICATIONS  25S    PCHR25/ADKR2S

The purpose of the course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to plan and create documents for personal and business communications. Students will improve their accuracy and speed with a keyboard, and plan and produce print documents meeting recognized standards. A variety of documents will be created using office and professional desktop publishing software. Students will develop the skills and competencies needed for entry-level business positions. The elements of good print design will be covered.

DIGITAL FILM MAKING/PICTURES  25S      DFHR2S/DPHR2S

Are you interested in video production? The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to convey a message through an original digital image. Students will gain the skills and knowledge to tell stories by combining sound, still images, moving images, text, graphics, and animation into a video product. Students will plan, develop, and produce a video project.

Computer Science 20S            COSR2S

 This course is an introduction to Computer Science and programming. It introduces students to the basics of computer programming and teaches students to solve problems using a combination of logic and creativity – skills that are useful in may different courses and disciplines. The main computer programming language studied is Visual Basic.

 Skills for Independent Living 20G           SILR2G
(required for Grade 10 students)
This course is designed to help students make the transition from school to work by becoming competent in the area of Personal Management, Money Management, Lifelong Learning, Entrepreneurship and Career Planning. Be prepared to be an active participant in class through role-playing, problem solving, individual and group assignments. The other component of the class may involve basic computer skills, research skills, Internet use, journal writing, a year-end self-assessment, and a resume.

WEB DESIGN/INTERACTIVE WEBSITES  35S       WDHR3S/WHR3S

This course is for students who are interested in advanced web design techniques. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to design, develop, and publish a website to display and gather information. Students will learn to create audio, video, flash-style content and original web page graphics. Scripting languages and style sheets will be introduced.

DATA  COLLECTION/ANALYSIS/         DCHR3S/RDHR3S                                                            

RELATIONAL DATABASES 35S

The ability to collect, organize and interpret information is important in the field of business and in academic courses at the college and university level. The purpose of the course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to collect, organize, manipulate, and analyze data to solve problems using spreadsheets. Students will also learn how to plan, create and use a database to generate reports.

broadcast /interactive MEDIA 35S       bmhr3s/imhr3s  

 The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of all phases of the media production process (pre-production planning, production, and post production) from a variety of perspectives (news, sports, entertainment). The course includes technical aspects of media production for the worldwide web, radio, and television. Students should have some skills creating video and creating web pages prior to taking the course. Students will plan, develop, and broadcast multi-media.

Computer Technology 31G         COTY3G

Pre-requisite:  Desire to learn about the computer at a higher level, good working knowledge of Windows XP, maturity and the ability to work independently and stay on task.  Theory of the computer will be covered from motherboards, RAM, hard drives, cases and software systems.  Students will also perform independent hands-on activities working in a lab setting, setting up and building computers, setting up networks,  configuring computers, and troubleshoot and problem solve on existing machines.

Computer Science 30S        COSR3S

 Visual Basic is the programming language taught at this level. It is the world's most widely used programming language.  Major portions of most commercial programs that are created today are coded in Visual Basic.  Programming in Visual Basic allows students to control and direct all aspects of Windows operating system. Students will design programs to use assorted graphic methods to create animated sequences

as well as multimedia presentations.  Students will also design and program video games using graphics and sound.  A solid background in Applied or Pre-Calculus mathematics is strongly recommended for students to ensure success in this course.

Computer Animation Graphics 31G     COGY3G

 Do you enjoy 2D cartoons like Bugs Bunny and Japanese Anime?  How about plastimation like Gumby and Chicken Run?  Or maybe 3D animation like Toy Story, and Monsters Inc. is more up your ally.  You may enjoy the realistic look of the visual after effects provided in Jurassic Park, The Matrix, Star Wars and the Pirates of the Caribbean.  If this is so, then this is the course for you.

In this course you will receive instruction in the basic skills to create your own 2D and 3D animations as well as after effects like those experiences in movies. Introductory computer animation is taught using the cutting edge 3D Studio Max Program also 2D animation will be studied and produced using GIMP.  Students will be instructed in the proper use of scanners and digital cameras to capture stills and drawings for animation.  Other topics to be covered will include Plastimation and the Blue Screen technique, which will be demonstrated and used.

 Accounting Principles 30S              ACPR3S                                                                                         

This course provides students with an understanding of accounting principles, procedures and applications used in personal and business activities. Students considering business pursuits or those who wish to acquire knowledge and skills in entry-level accounting occupations or if you just want to learn how to set up and keep a set of books for a business would benefit from this course. MAY BE USED AS A GRADE 11 MATH CREDIT.

Computer Science 40S              COSR4S

Pre-requisite:  Computer Science 30S

The major part of this course is programming in C++,  an internationally recognized computer language and has been used to create various computer programs and games used today.  Students will learn about advanced software theory including language structure and assembly language. A solid background in Applied or Pre-Calculus mathematics is strongly recommended for COSR 4S due to the use of many mathematical concepts in the construction of the C++ programs.

Advanced Computer Animation GRAPHICS 40G             COGY4G

Pre-requisite:  Computer Animation Graphics 31G

 This course is designed to provide the next step, Computer Animation Graphics 31G is a pre-requisite for this course because this level does not cover the basics but instead builds upon and enhances them.  The majority of the course work is self-directed and contract based.

The projects are based on the utilization of the computer programs and digital hardware to provide 2D and 3D animations as well as visual after effects. This course offers students the opportunity to produce a work that could launch them into the animation industry.

Law 40S                      LAWR4S

 Why would anyone want to study law?  Maybe, because it is interesting and law affects our everyday lives.  Students will examine topics such as  Criminal Law, Civil Law, Family Law, Law and the Marketplace.  At least one field trip to the Law Courts to view a trial is planned.

 

Accounting Systems 40S             ACSR4S

Pre-requisite:  Accounting 30S

 The curriculum emphasizes generally accepted accounting principles while reinforcing the management of financial transactions for merchandising companies.  This is an advanced accounting course designed for students who may wish to pursue post-secondary studies in business, finance and accounting, or those seeking a career in accounting. Computerized accounting will be introduced. MAY BE USED AS A GRADE 12 MATH CREDIT.

                                                                                                                                                                       

 St. John’s High School offers a Computer Education Diploma, which is awarded at Graduation to successful candidates. In order to achieve this, students have to accumulate 8 credits in Computer Education courses over the four years of high school, and have registered this intention with the teacher. 

In addition, there is a Business Technology Diploma offered under a similar format.  Students have to earn 8 credits in Business Technology to be eligible.

Students may only obtain ONE credit in a 40S Industrial Arts course.