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AN ACADEMIC ALTERNATIVE

At Holy Trinity we want to better serve our students by providing enrichment opportunities for advanced studies. We provide courses/opportunities that can easily be integrated into a regular high school program. Students and their parents will be an integral part of the exploration of specific ways in which to maximize the time spent in high school in areas of special interest to the student.

Students who are eligible for any of the special programming will be informed during registration or at appropriate times throughout the school year as opportunities arise. Due to the popularity of these programs, a selection process will be used to determine those students who best qualify for the limited spaces in each of the various programs.


SPECIAL PROJECTS: SOCIAL STUDIES

Course	Subject	Eligibility
Special Projects 10 (3 credits) 75 hours	Louis Riel Enrichment Study and Western Canadian Native Culture Study	Social 10 (Grade 10 only)
	The course involves an in depth study of Louis Riel and his role in Western Canadian History. Students will expand their study of the Northwest Rebellion and its impact on Canadian History. Students will also study the Native Aboriginal Culture in Western Canada. The study culminates with a guided study trip to several historic sites in Saskatchewan. (Cut Knife, The Battlefords, Fort Carlton, Duck Lake, Batoche and Wanaskewin.)
Special Projects 10 (No credit) Sememster 2	Alberta Legislature MLA for a Day	Social 10
	This opportunity is offered to 3 Grade 10 students who have a keen interest in provincial politics and debate. Eighty-three students from the provincial ridings meet at the Alberta Legislature for a two day session. This program takes place in March and April. Students who are interested in this program, should inform their Social 10 teacher in January and they will undergo a selection process. The full cost of this session is paid for by the Alberta government.
Special Projects 20 (3 credits) 75 hours	Forum for Young Albertans Provincial Government Study	Social 20 (Grade 11 only)
	The course will involve students in studying the dynamics of how local and provincial government operates by having them experience government in action. The course culminates with a six-day session at the Forum held each May in the provincial capital.
Special Projects 20 (3 credits) 75 hours	Encounters Canada Canadian Government Study	Social 20 (Grade 11 only)
	The course will involve a further study of federal government institutions, elected representatives and current issues facing Canada. This course culminates in a five day session in the nation’s capital. While in Ottawa, the students will visit Parliament Hill, the House of Commons and the Senate, Rideau Hall, the War Museum, the Canadian Mint, the National Art Gallery, Laurier House and the Museum of Man. Successful applicants will select a Canadian issues theme that will be the focus of their study. Some of these include: The Role of Youth in Canada, The Role of Business, Foreign Affairs and Sports and Fitness.
Special Projects 20/30 (3 credits) 75 hours	S.U.N.I.A United Nations Study	Social 20 (Grade 11 or 12)
	The course will involve a in-depth study of the United Nations and the functioning of the Security Council in international affairs. This course will explore the economic, political and social dynamics of global affairs and international issues. The course will culminate in a five day “Mock United Nations” Seminar at Goldeye Center in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in late August. It will involve interaction with students from all over Western Canada as well as representatives from the United Nations and Canadian Foreign Affairs.
Special Projects 10/20 (No credit) Semester 2	The Rotary Club ADVENTURE IN CITIZENSHIP
	The Adventure in Citizenship Program is intended to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of citizenship in Canada. It poses questions to the participants concerning the ethical and moral dimensions of citizenship in a rapidly changing world. It challenges participants to consider how a country as large and diverse as Canada can foster amongst its citizens a sense not only of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship but also commitment to the values we hold as Canadians. The successful applicants will combine a “behind the scenes” view of our national institutions as well as special program events hosted by the Rotory Club in Ottawa. Students will be billeted with host families in the Capital Region. The cost of this program will be provided by the Rotary Club.

MATH AND SCIENCE HONOURS PROGRAMS

Enrichment Physics (3/5 credits) Semestered or Full Year
This special project course is intended for students with a strong interest in physics and will be offered to students in Grades 11 and 12. To register, it is recommended that students have an average of 80% or higher in Science 10 and/or Physics 20. Students registering for this course will have a variety of activities and experience to choose from and will work closely with Mr. McDonough, who will act as advisor to the program. Activities and experiences may include:

Research and presentations on the lives of famous physicists such as Einstein, Hawking, Curie or Meitner.

Opportunities to study modern physics in more detail such as quark, plasma and superstring theory.

Reading one of Hawking’s books and making a presentation.

Working with physicists or engineers in a work experience environment.

Opportunities to job shadow in physics-oriented careers.

Working with new CD-ROM material and computer programs, specifically Interactive Physics.

Working with CTS modules that have a physics base.

Opportunities to examine the relationship between the arts and physics.