Bev Facey Community High

Facey Music is proud to present its new multi-media website that features video, recordings and photos from Facey Music events and shows.

Facey Music offers the largest high school music program in EIPS and offers innovative music programs that are unique to Edmonton and area. 

We encourage you to come experience one of our music programs (Creative Music, Concert Bands, Singer-song/writing class, Guitar, Jazz Band) and come share your passion for music.  Check us out at www.faceymusic.com  or connect with us on our YouTube channel  (http://www.youtube.com/user/FaceyMusic)

You may have recently seen newspaper articles on Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) or changes to the Grade 12 Diploma Exams. Both PATs and Diploma Exams contribute to the Accountability Pillar, a tool used by Alberta Education to evaluate how well the education system is meeting the expectations of parents and the public. All parents want to know that their children are receiving a quality education.  Grades are important but there is more to it than that.  A quality education helps all children make the most of their talents and abilities.

The Accountability Pillar uses a set of 16 indicators consisting of surveys of students, parents and teachers on various aspects of quality; student outcomes such as dropout and high school completion rates; and provincial assessments of student learning.

From January to the end of February, Alberta Education will be conducting the annual Accountability Pillar Survey. In January, parents of students in grades 4, 7 and 10 (change to grades 4-12 if applicable) will receive a survey from Alberta Education.  In February, students in grades 4, 7 and 10 (change to grades 4-12 if applicable) and all teachers will be completing their surveys online at school. 

All surveys are anonymous and ask questions about experiences with this school. In addition to English and French, the parent survey is available in Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Arabic, Blackfoot, Cree, Korean, Spanish and Tagalog. 

As an annual check-up on the education system, the Accountability Pillar provides an opportunity for Alberta Education and school authorities to ensure that we're equipping students for success. Your participation in the survey helps, so we encourage you to return your survey promptly.

Survey results will be available to jurisdictions in May 2010, and will be reported publicly by jurisdictions as part of their 3-Year Education Plans and Annual Education Results Reports.

EIPS Announces Important Changes to Boundary Exemption Process

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) has implemented changes to the Boundary Exemption process in an attempt to increase efficiencies and ensure the process is both fair and equitable for all involved. Parents/guardians/independent students who may be considering attending a School of Choice are asked to note these important changes, paying particular attention to the revised process and application deadlines:

• Students and parents will be asked to complete a Boundary Exemption Application and provide a copy of the most recent report card.
• In order to have the request considered for approval, parents/guardians/independent students must ensure the form is completed in full and submitted to the Designated School by March 15, 2010 for sign off by the principal.
• The form must then be submitted to the principal at the receiving (School of Choice) prior to April 15, 2010.

In keeping with EIPS' Policy IC - Attendance Areas, when a student attends a school outside his/her designated attendance area, transportation becomes the parent(s)/guardian(s)/ independent student's responsibility. Please contact EIPS' Student Transportation for details at (780) 417-8151 or e-mail studenttran@ei.educ.ab.ca.

Use School Locator on the EIPS' website to find your designated school.

If you have questions regarding changes to the Boundary Exemption process, please contact your school principal.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:45 - 8:30 pm

Although you are only half way through grade 9, you are probably thinking about next year.  Likely, you are curious and excited about coming to high school; however, you may also be a little anxious because it is an important step.  You and your family probably have quite a few questions about many things: the registration process, the programs and courses available, extra-curricular activities and athletics just to name a few. 

At Facey, we offer a wide range of programming to meet your needs and interests.  We recognize that it can be challenging trying to sort through all the options.  Making informed choices will help you make your high school experience the best it can be.  To help you gather as much information as you require, we have organized two Open Houses.  The first Open House focuses on our Advanced Placement Program.  The second is our General Open House which highlights all the programs at our school.

Our General Open House begins with a presentation in the gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.  General information about the school will be shared.  At 7:30 p.m. families are invited to visit all areas of the school.  Staff will be on hand to showcase our facility and answer your questions.

We look forward to seeing you at Open House 2010!

Alberta Education Language Development Exchange Program

Applications are now being accepted for the German and French exchange for next year.  Students taking part in an exchange not only develop second language skills and a better understanding of another culture, they also become more independent and self-confident.  For more information, please see Mr. Archer's e-teacher page.

Here is a copy of the 2009-2010 school calendar approved by the Board of Trustees.

Revised Approved 2009-2010 Calendar