Bev Facey Community High

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We're excited about the coming school year, and we thank you for choosing Bev Facey as your high school. Although we are the largest school in Elk Island Public Schools, we are proud of our warm, friendly atmosphere. At Facey, everyone belongs.  Serving the community of Sherwood Park since 1981, we have a tradition of excellence and an abiding belief every student can learn and be successful. Facey is an exciting and innovative learning community with a wide range of programs designed to meet every student's needs. We offer academic excellence, school spirit, and leadership opportunities. Facey is well recognized as a school of academic rigour, superior athletics, thriving fine arts and innovative CTS strands. Our students, staff and parents are committed to the virtues of the Facey Way - commitment, dedication, loyalty, respect and enthusiasm - which guide our actions.

We believe

• in public education, which is the avenue by which every child is successful.
• every student deserves the right to succeed and excel.
• in life long learning and that we, as educators, are the chief learners.
• parents are critical stakeholders in their children's education.
• students appreciate and deserve honest assessment.

To provide a supportive environment and a comprehensive education developing adaptable, responsible learners, who are capable of meeting the opportunities of a changing world.

Upon entering our building, you are immediately enveloped by our inviting, friendly atmosphere.  Visit our student-centered classes, and watch engaged learners construct meaning in a collaborative environment created by passionate, caring staff.  Witness the interactions between students and staff, and understand that our relationships are based on mutual respect and trust.  Staff and students embrace the "Facey Way", a philosophy woven as much into the day-to-day interactions at school as it is into our extra curricular activities.

 In all facets of the school, all students are valued for their contributions, and excellence is celebrated.   A broad range of programming is available for students of diverse abilities who in turn receive solid support from a responsive department of student services.  Staff members model excellence, and maintain high expectations for students.  Students rise to, and frequently exceed, these expectations.  Moreover, our students feel safe and respected which contributes to their resiliency.  They recognize that they are responsible for their actions and their learning.  They work in concert with staff toward self- discipline and personal growth.  Our graduating students feel well prepared for life in the 21st Century whether it be in the work force or in post-secondary study.  They feel empowered by the numerous leadership opportunities which staff have provided.

 Our physical plant is in excellent condition; air quality is sound and rooms are heated appropriately.  Furthermore, our school espouses "green" activities and is mindful of energy usage.  Our cafeteria promotes healthy eating choices, and students have access to facilities that support the development of healthy bodies.  Classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

 Our staff collaborate regularly and exhibit the qualities of a dynamic and collegial team.  Departments work together to develop cross-curricular learning opportunities for students.  Staff are encouraged to take calculated risks with the goal of maximizing student learning.  All staff accept the responsibility to grow professionally.  We are instructional leaders in the areas of technology, inquiry-based-learning and assessment.  The school's administration embraces a shared leadership model, and makes decisions with the best interests of students in mind.  The school's resources are distributed fairly within a culture that fosters open and honest communication.  Staff believe they are successful when their students succeed.  Our parents, community members, and volunteers are valued partners in the work we do, and they feel meaningfully connected to the school. 

Bev Facey School Office and Student Services Department will be closed Wednesday, June 30 to Friday, August 20, 2010 for the summer. We wish all our students a restful and safe summer vacation.

Report Cards will be mailed early July. Students will receive their report cards, end of year statements and information for the next school year. 

The School Office and Student Services Department Re-opens:  Monday, August 23, 2010 - 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Registration Dates: 

Grade 12 - Monday, August 23, 2010 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 11 - Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 10 - Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 10-12 New Registrations by appointment only - Thursday, August 26 & Friday, August 27, 2010 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

2010-2011 Timetables will be mailed out in August with the Locker Use Agreement, Course Change form, Website and Network Agreement forms, and a general information package.  If all is NOT well with your schedule, you should come to the school on the appropriate registration date to make the necessary changes.  Please bring the green Course Change form completed indicating your reasons for needing to make changes. 

Incoming Grade 10 students who qualify for a course change due to an increase in their prerequisite Grade 9 course mark must present their report card as verification.

Locker assignments will  be issued on Registration Day or during the first week of school only if you complete and submit the Locker Use Agreement form.

Bell Schedule Change for next year. We will be starting three minutes earlier and ending five minutes earlier.  2010-2011 Bell Schedule

ID and School Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

2010-11 Fee Statements will be mailed after September 13, 2010

Agenda Books will not be provided to students. A student handbook will be issued on the first day of classes.  The student handbook will outline school policies and regulations.

In August, the Elk Island Public Schools' (EIPS) division website (www.eips.ca) will have the complete 2010/2011 Back-to-School Guide. This Guide contains all the information you will need for planning for back to school. You can pick up a copy of this Guide at your local convenience or grocery store, bank, library, recreation facility, or at any EIPS school later in August.

If you are new to Elk Island Public Schools, you will need to complete the EIPS registration and student information form.

Please consult our registration guide 2010-11 for details about programs at our school.

If you are not within the boundary for Bev Facey, you will need to complete a "boundary exemption application". 

Boundary Exemption Application

If you are not sure which is your designated school, please consult the boundary map.

Senior High Attendance Boundaries

The football team, along with Honourary Tournament Chair Tom Wilkinson, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and former Edmonton Eskimo, are preparing to host the eighth annual Bev Facey Open Golf Tournament at the Belvedere Golf and Country Club on September 1, 2010.

Proceeds from the annual tournament go toward enhancing the Alumni Scholarship Fund, which provides post-secondary bursaries to qualifying applicants. The scholarship is open to graduates of the Bev Facey football program who are currently enrolled in post-secondary education and are actively involved in the community through volunteering or coaching. This is the seventh year the Bev Facey Falcons will present $750 to each of the three scholarship recipients.

In addition to participating in an 18-hole Texas-scramble, the tournament presents a variety of donor and sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact tournament coordinator Cara Smith at 780-886-6834 or csmith@bevfaceyopen.ca.

Tickets are available for $165 per golfer or $625 for a team of four, which includes breakfast, 18 holes of golf, prizes, a million dollar hole-in-one shootout, and a steak barbecue. Teams and individuals are invited to register online at www.bevfaceyopen.ca.

Bev Facey football is now in its 25th year, and more information about the program is available at
www.faceyfootball.com

Click here for a copy of the 2010-2011 school calendar approved by the Board of Trustees.

Welcome to a new and revolutionary change within Bev Facey.  The Student Center, located on the 2nd floor overlooking the cafeteria, is an exciting space for students, a focal point for volunteer information, intramurals, school events, team gatherings, and other out-of-class school activities.  With the creation of the Student Center Store, students also have the opportunity to purchase our new non-profit Facey products, such as water bottles, travel mugs, USB drives and other school supplies.  Come stop by the Student Center today and see what all the buzz is about!

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)