Graduation Ceremony

Date: Tuesday June 4th, 2024

Time: 6:30 pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm

Reception: Dessert 7:30 pm

Location: Bert Church Theatre

Students are asked to arrive no earlier than 6:00 pm

Dressed in their grad gown ready to go.

No more than 5 guests per student (after the initial offering, families can request more tickets by calling or emailing the school)

Grad Boxes will be available at CW Perry, Airdrie a couple weeks prior the event for pick up May 18th,  between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

- Gown

- Cap

- Tassel

- Brochure

- other

Sign up for Grad Guests, Pictures, $70 Fee Payments, & Donations DUE DATE: March 15th!

Please pay your Fees as soon as possible. The fees go directly to the event costs, materials, your child’s gown and supplies, and more. If the payments are not made, the grad gowns etc. will not be ordered for your child. Please have all payments in by March 15th. For graduates who may be struggling to pay for the event, please call the school.

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Donations to Grad Fees

Some of our families have hardships which make paying for the graduation fees difficult. If you are able to donate to this fund, it will go to supporting students who normally would not be able to afford walking the stage. Please consider donating. There is a taxable receipt for donations over $20, select Summit Trails and in the comment section, please put GRADUATION. Thank you so much.

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Convocation

Location: Bert Church Theatre Doors open at 6:00 pm - students arrival Ceremony start time: 6:30 pm Tickets per grad student: 5 Click on the link below to register your guests for Convocation. At this point we can only secure 5 guests per student, more seats will open up and we will allocate based on the requests.  Click below to reserve your tickets. Reserve Tickets (turned off) - Call or email the school.

Missed Your Graduation Sitting?

The bookings are now closed, however if you missed the date and are still interested, please call the school and talk with Cheryl. 403 945 4197

Course Credits and Graduation

Our guidance counsellor has been working over time double checking students academic reports for graduation. Please be aware, if a student is not successful in passing one or more courses, it could change their year-end graduation.   There is opportunity for students to return to Summit Trails to finish off their requirements the following year. In light of the many changes in our lives over the past 2 years, some students may need to take an extra year to complete their studies.   Parents and students if you would like to see the Detailed Academic Report of all your child’s high school courses, you will need to sign up for PASI - MyPass What does my child need to graduate high school? You can also schedule a time with the guidance counsellor.

Day of Ceremony June 4, 2024

Graduation Photos

Lifetouch Photo (Premiere Photo)

Photo Booking: TBA

Missed the sitting? Contact Cheryl Rinehart at the office to book.

Location: 3628 Burnsland Road S.E. | Calgary, Alberta T2G 3Z2 
Office: 403-255-5440 |studio for your grad photos.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Graduation is an academic celebration of years of hard work. Congratulations on making it this far. To make it a meaningful event requires your active participation. You can participate by:

• Being informed about diploma requirements and ensuring that you have passed or are registered in all the necessary courses to earn your diploma by the end of June.
• Watching for and reading any grad information in the monthly newsletters, on the school website.
• Providing input by asking your Connect Class Teacher or providing feedback.
• Providing necessary information and pictures for the committees, the newspaper, and the yearbook
• Volunteering to help either in a short term or long-term capacity

Celebrating graduation is an exciting time in your life. By working together, we can ensure your memory of it is special. I look forward to a wonderful grade 12 year, culminating in a celebration of your educational journey.

Road to Graduation

1. You must double check that you are registered in the necessary credits and courses to fulfill high school diploma requirements by the end your graduation year. See below.
2. Complete assigned work to a passing standard.
3. Must be in good standing to walk the stage.
4. Students must maintain above a 50% in all courses required for their diploma up to the graduation date (May 15, 2023).

You are responsible to check the accuracy of the information needed for graduation using myPass.

(high school courses, marks, credit totals, demographic and birthdate information)

If you have scheduling concerns please reach out the Guidance Counsellor.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

In order to obtain an Alberta High School Diploma, students must meet these minimum requirements:

• Earn a minimum of 100 credits AND
• Complete and meet the standards of the following courses;
• English 30-1 or 30-2,
• Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2,
• Mathematics 20-1, 20-2 or 20-3,
• Science 24, Science 20, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or Physics 20,
• Physical Education 10 (min. 3 credits),
• Career and Life Management 20 (CALM) (3 credits),
• 10 credits from Career and Technology Studies or Fine Arts, or Second Languages,or Physical Education 20 and/or Physical Education 30,
• 10 credits in any 30-level course in addition to English 30-1 or 30-2 and Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2, including 35-level Work Experience, or advanced level Career and Technology Studies (3000 series).
• Note: in the rare case where a student is exempt from PE10 for medical reasons, the student will not receive 3-5 credits.  The student will need to make up those credits elsewhere. Alberta Education Requirement.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT REQUIREMENTS

In order to obtain a Certificate of High School Achievement, students in the Knowledge and Employability(K&E) pathway must meet these minimum requirements:

Earn a minimum of 80 credits AND

• Complete and meet the standards of the following courses;
• English 20-2 or 30-4,
• Mathematics 10-3 or 20-4,
• Science 14 or 20-4,
• Physical Education 10 (min. 3 credits),
• Career and Life Management 20 (CALM) (3 credits),
• 5 credits in 30-level Career and Technology Studies (CTS), or 30-level Knowledgeand Employability occupational course, or 30-level locally developed course with an occupational focus
• 5 credits in a 30-level Work Experience course or 30-level Knowledge and Employability Workplace Practicum course, or 30-level Green Certificate course, or 30-level Special Projects or 5 credits in 30-level Registered ApprenticeshipProgram (RAP) course.

Valedictorian Application Click Here

How a Valedictorian is chosen
The student's Semester 1 and Mid-Term mark will be used for calculation.  The student must be full-time.  No part-time students will be accepted.  Students who are taking at least 5 courses with a minimum of 3 cores is required for the year.

Additional academic criteria: no mark lower than 75% in the Grade 12 year.  Returning grade 12 students are eligible. Courses must be of a 30 level or Option Course.  If the student is taking a 20 level course and is achieving below a 75% they will not be considered.

Application Interest

Considerations to highlight:

• The digital application will be released to eligible students by April 14 and must be submitted to Mr. Smith (by clicking submit) by April 21. No late applications will be accepted.
• The packages will be reviewed and scored by a selection committee to determine the 3 candidates.
• A further interview will occur for students who have similar mark averages.
• If there is not a student who qualifies due to mark concerns, this will be reviewed by the committee as a Valedictorian is representation of Summit Trials, not just the mark on their transcript.