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March 2008
École Dr. E.P. Scarlett High
School
220 Canterbury Dr SW Calgary,
Alberta ,T2W 1H4
Fax: 777-7999
Telephone: 281-3366
Absentee Line: 281-3429
Email:
Dr EPScarlett@cbe.ab.ca
www.cbe.ab.ca/b858
The purpose of Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School is to prepare through the
development of knowledge, skills, attitudes and responsibility,
graduates who are self confident, lifelong learners capable of
enhancing their lives and the quality of our world.
Principal’s message
With Spring Break right around the corner, it is hard to believe how quickly the school year is going. Students
need to buckle down knowing they are moving into one of the busiest times of the year. Of note:
• We celebrate the great achievement of our music program at the Alberta Band Festival with 5
Superiors, 2 Excellent, 4 Gold and 1 Most Outstanding; as well as an amazing Winds from the South
concert
• Mentorship Registration day on March 5 where graduating students shared their exit portfolios with
their parents and Mentorship Teachers, and the grade 10s & 11s made their plans for next year.
• We celebrate a fine season and anticipate the finals in basketball, badminton and swimming
• Looking forward to new seasons for Boys’ soccer, Girls’ field hockey and track & field
• Anticipation of Graduation with banquet ticket sales, ceremony ticket pick-up and rehearsals in the near
future.
The Mentorship Program at Scarlett is cementing itself as one of our cornerstones and as part of the
foundation of our high standards for our students. The principles behind the program are that students are
given the opportunity to answer the questions, “Who am I?” “What are my options?” & “What is my plan?” all
with the support of a relationship with a significant adult mentor. This program is ever evolving and based on
student surveys and staff input. We are preparing for more changes for next year. Of note:
• Each student will have the same mentorship teacher for 3 years
• Instead of a weekly class, we have chosen the top 10 activities from past years and will offer these
opportunities sporadically throughout the year through time-banking
• It will become a non-credit course, without the stress of assessment
• The preparation of the portfolio will occur in CALM and will be augmented in Gr. 12
• Successful completion and presentation of the exit portfolio will be required for participation in our
closing exercises.
Have a great Spring Break and come back full of steam for the end of the school year.
Proud to be Partners In Education With Petro-Canada

Lawanda Neilsen
SCARLETT’S WEB SITE
As published in the Student Handbook, newsletters may be found on our web site. We would encourage you to
familiarize yourself with our web site where you will find many important issues and calendars. A limited number of
copies of the newsletter are available in the main office.
Our website is www.cbe.ab.ca/b858/
ATTENDANCE LINE – 281-3429
We would respectfully request that families be mindful to book appointments and holidays outside of school
hours. It is our view that this is your students “first job” and we would ask them, whenever possible, to attend
to their “work” during school hours. It is especially important that students are available to write their final
exams – please refer to the School and Exam schedules at the end of this newsletter.
REPORT CARDS
SIRS Computerized Report Cards will be distributed to students on March 13 th in Mentorship Rooms at 9:50
till 10:39 am.
PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS
March 19 th , 3:00 – 7:00 pm. We encourage students to join parents at interviews! The school day will
begin at 8:55 am with 4 – 57 classes (i.e. Period 1, 2, 3 and 4).
We kindly ask that you adhere to a 10-minute time limit per interview so other parents may have an equal
opportunity to meet with teachers. If additional time is required with a specific teacher, please arrange to
meet outside of Parent-Teacher Interview night. Thank you for your understanding and we are looking forward
to seeing you.
NEXT YEAR’S GR. 11 & 12 REGISTRATIONS
Registrations of our next school year’s Grades 11 and 12 students are now done. If your student has not
registered for classes, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY.
DRESS CODE
It’s that time of the year again when we would like to reinforce our dress code, which reads as follows:
“Students’ dress at school should be suitable for learning activities. Just as there is a mode of dress suited to
office work, To the playing field or gymnasium, to various social or formal functions, there is also a mode of
dress suited to classroom learning. Distracting clothing such as beach wear, halter tops,. Spaghetti strap tops,
open back or midriff outfits, muscle shirts, shorts and skirts above finger tip length, and t-shirts with
offensive language or images are not acceptable. Shoes must be worn at all times for health and safety reasons.

Our expectations for dress at Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School are intended to promote a positive learning
atmosphere and we ask all members of our school community to support and respect these expectations”.
GRAD 2008
Ceremonies, Friday, May 23 rd , Jack Simpson Gymnasium, U of C,
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Banquet and Dance, Friday, May 23 rd , Round-Up Centre, Stampede Park
6:00 pm – 12:30 am
On Friday, March 14 th there will be a General Grad Meeting for all Grade 12 students during Mentorship Class.
Valuable information about the Closing Exercises and Grad Banquet and Dance will be given at this meeting.
On March 14 th , Grade 12 students will be provided with a detailed information booklet, which presents all
pertinent information about Closing Exercises Invitations, Grad Banquet Ticket sales, the Closing Exercises at
the U of C and the Graduation Banquet and Dance at the Round-Up Centre. Please ask your grade 12 student
about the booklet after this date. They should have brought this booklet home.
During the week of March 3 – 10 th teachers will be nominating students for Valedictorian, Class Historian and
MC. The nominated students will be notified before Spring Break and speeches will be judged and selected
after Spring Break.
Stay tuned to LTV for further details.
The teachers will be receiving the nomination forms for Valedictorian, Class Historian and MC on the 5 th of
March. If a student wishes to be nominated for one or more of these speeches, please speak to a teacher so
they know to nominate you. The speeches will be judged starting right after Spring Break. Letters will be going
out to all students nominated and a meeting for nominated students will take place to give all details.
We will also be auditioning students for entertainment for the Closing Ceremonies and Banquet and Dance. Stay
tuned to LTV for details.
MENTORSHIP
Mentorship Day was a big success. Our grade 10 and 11 students met, together with their parents and
Mentorship teachers to program classes for next year. We appreciate the time and effort everyone puts in to
helping our students make the appropriate course selections for the up coming year. Parent attendance at
these meetings reinforces how important education is in the lives of our youth and help to forge greater bonds
between school and home. Together we can help students make the right course choices; choices that will
affect where they go in the future.

Grade 12 Mentorship students presented their portfolios to their parents and their Mentorship teacher on
March 5, 2008. This is an important requirement to participate in the grade 12 closing ceremonies. Mentorship
teachers also checked gown sizes, fee payment and other information necessary for graduation. If you missed
these meetings, please call your child’s Guidance Counsellor as soon as possible.
With the arrival of spring, many of our Mentorship classes are moving into their culminating activities. Grade 10
students will be creating two separate plans for their life 5 years after high school, Grade 11 students will be
finishing their service activities and Grade 12 students will be busy with graduation, budgeting and alumni chats.
All students will have a chance to participate in “Career Idol”, our career fair and our “Health Fair”. Destiny
Cummer, our career practitioner, has been hard at work organizing these school wide events and both promise
to be very exciting.
Mentorship class is moving to a new format next year with some new twists. Students will keep the Mentorship
teacher they have currently. There will not be a weekly class but students will meet for special events, report
cards and action planning. This means that no credit will be awarded to the Mentorship program. A one-on-one
interview will take place once per semester with their Mentorship teacher outside of class time. In order to
participate in graduation ceremonies, students must have successfully completed the following:
• A career portfolio
• 5 hours of service to the school or community over the course of 3 years
• An action plan for the time they have spent at Scarlett
• Successful completion of Alberta Education’s requirements for a high school diploma
Next year’s grade 12 students who have successfully completed the 2007/2008 Mentorship program will be
given credit for their service hours. We hope these changes will keep the spirit and intentions of the
Mentorship program, and provide even better programming for our students.
THE CINDERELLA PROJECT
Every year, a number of students are unable to attend their graduation banquet and dance because of the cost
of a gown and accessories. This program was created to allow students in financial need to be able to
experience their graduation banquet with style and dignity where they would be otherwise unable to do so.
“The Cinderella Project” collects previously loved gowns and, when necessary, has them cleaned and altered.
This project provides the opportunity for young women in the Calgary area to be treated to a Cinderella
experience of choosing a gown and accessories for their graduation ceremony.
The young women who participate will attend Cinderella Day. The Cinderella Event day, where the gown
selection occurs, will be on Saturday April 19 th 2008 at the CPR Pavilion in the Palliser Hotel. All “Cinderellas”
will receive an individual invitation and appointment time which has original art work from a Sir Winston
Churchill student artist. This invitation must be presented at the door for entrance. Students may bring a
female friend or female parent for help with their selection but there will be lots of help available at the event.
The Cinderella Day at the Delta Bow Valley Hotel last year provided over 110 grade 12 young ladies in the
Calgary area with a beautiful gown of their choice, along with a makeover and gift bag provided by Super Drug
Mart.

We are very excited to be involved in this project and are looking forward to helping all students attend their
graduation banquet.
Contact Information
If you are able to donate a previously loved gown or recommend someone for either project please contact
a counselor, Ms Dyer, Ms. Williams, Ms. Gallant or Ms. Adams. You can also just drop off the gowns at
the main office and we will deliver them to the Project.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
March 6 th was the 4 th annual Blood Donor Clinic at Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School. With great enthusiasm,
students quickly filled the available appointments, hoping to help out their fellow Calgarians. We were able to
collect 70 units of blood in 5 hours, with only a few students fainting. The nurses and staff were pleased with
the day and mentioned that our students were “a pleasure to work with”. Thanks to the students and volunteers
of Ms. Kowalewski’s grade 11 mentorship class – this year’s clinic was another success!
GOOD FOOD BOX
In January Dr. E. P. Scarlett began offering the Good Food Box service at the school. The Good Food Box is a
Community Kitchen Program where families/individuals can purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at a low cost.
The service buys fruit and vegetables from wholesalers and then provides the products at a lower cost because
it does not have the overhead that would come with a regular grocery store.
Families/individuals must pay for the boxes which come in 3 different sizes (small for $15, medium for $20 and
large for $25). There is no limit of the number of boxes an individual or family can buy each month and there
are no income limitations for this program. Payment for the boxes must be received, in cash, prior to the order
date and boxes would need to be picked up the day they are delivered to the school.
Jackie Guy (School Family Liaison) and Tanya Miller (Learning Strategies) are working together to provide this
service within the school. For further questions or to order a box please contact Jackie at 281-3366 x 2145.
Although you do not get a choice of what is in the box, which contains seasonal fruit and vegetables and varies
monthly, a good amount and selection of produce comes in each one.
Following is the Good Food Box schedule which includes the order due date (money is due before this day) and
delivery date.
Order Date
Delivery Date
January 29 February 7
February 26 March 6
March 20 April 3
April 22 May 1
May 20 May 29
June 17 June 26

DRIVER EDUCATION
The final driver education class, offered by Driver Training Centre Inc. (DTC), during the current school year
will begin on April 17 th
Any student interested in taking the class should see the guidance secretary for information, or call CTC at
284-4449. This class will be limited to 16 students on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that DTC has not been endorsed by Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School or the Calgary Board of Education,
therefore, the school or CBE do not assume any liability. All concerns should be directed to DTC Inc.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS
Students who registered to write Advanced Placement exams at École Dr. E.P. Scarlett will be tested on the
following days:
Date AM PM
Monday, May 5
French Language
Wednesday, May 7
Thursday, May 8
Calculus AB
English Literature
Friday, May 9
European History
Studio Art (portfolios due)
Monday, May 12 Biology Physics B
Tuesday, May 13
Chemistry
Please note that the fee this year for each exam is $85.00 and the application deadline was
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
A registration session for students will be held in advance of the test dates. For further information, please
contact Mr. Schwartz, C.L.
Parent Volunteers
BUSINESS OFFICE
A big “thank you” goes to all parent volunteers who helped with the collection and distribution of textbooks. It
certainly made our second semester start up run smoothly.
Textbook List
Students can pick up a list of the textbooks assigned to them from the business office or library.

Personal Cheques
The transition to “image friendly” cheques in Canada is underway. Please make sure you are updating your
cheques to the new format. Cheques must have the date field printed under the date to show the format that
has been used (e.g. YY MM DD; MM DD YY; DD MM YY). They must also have a verification phrase printed on
a specified location on the back of the cheque; the phrase will act as a reference point that financial
institutions can use to confirm that a good image of the back of the cheque has been captured.
As of July 1, 2008, we will not be able to accept personal or business cheques if they do not have the new
format. We offer payment by debit, Visa, Mastercard, cash or money orders.
Bus Pass Rebate - Schedule for CTS rebates
Bus Pass Month
Submit to school by
student
Direct Deposit Due Date
February 2008 March 6, 2008 March 28, 2008
March 2008 April4, 2008 April 29, 2008
April 2008 May 6, 2008 May 29, 2008
May 2008 June 5, 2008 June 27, 2008
June 2008
Show June pass by June
28th
July 30, 2008
Information on Federal Tax Credits – Public Transit
Below are the Calgary Transit and the Revenue Canada Websites which will explain about the Public Transit
Federal Tax Credit available:
www.calgarytransit.com - under fares and then monthly passes
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whatsnew/items/transit-e.html
Lancer Athletics
Badminton
The season is well underway and the team has been determined. The Lancers will be represented by a strong
cast of badminton players. CSHSAA competitions begin in April.
Coaching staff: Veronique Brunelle, Tennille Cooper, Greg Townsend
Swim
Dr. E. P. Scarlett Swim team is represented by around 70 students this season. The team practices daily at
6:50 a.m. Monday – Thursday and Friday after school. The city championship meet runs Wednesday, March 19 th
at the Talisman Center. The Lancers have a City Championship Title to defend. Come out and support this team!
Braden Maybury is Dr. E. P. Scarlett’s nomination for the CSHSSA 2007-2008 Swim Award.
Coaching Staff: Mike Berry, Sebastian Fournier
Basketball

Basketball is winding up this week with our Senior Boys representing Dr. E. P. Scarlett at the Provincial
Championships held here in Calgary. The team will play against Cardston at Dr. E. P. Scarlett at 5:00 p.m. on
Thursday, March 13 th . The Scarlett Lancers had an exciting bronze medal final against Western Canada. They
will represent Calgary in their 4 th place position. The team had a great tournament season with a Bronze medal
at the Pearson tournament and a 4 th place finish in the Cardston, Notre Dame, and Sir Winston Churchill
tournaments. The team finished 2 nd in the south in league play.
Spencer Foley is Dr. E. P. Scarlett’s nomination for the top male student Laurie Robertson Basketball Award for
the 2007-2008 season.
Coaching Staff: Tom Bishop, Luke Deis
The Senior Girls’ Basketball team did very well this year under the guidance of their experienced head coach.
The Lancers placed 5 th in Division I in play-offs. They played in an exciting game for a provincial birth against
Western Canada. The team’s tournament play saw a silver medal win at the Lindsay Thurber Tournament and a
Bronze medal win at the SAIT Tournament.
Heather Stark is Dr. E. P. Scarlett’s nomination for the CSHSAA Arlene McGinn Top Female Student Basketball
Award.
Coaching Staff: Vic Margetts, Krista McMillan, Christi Allen
The Junior Boys’ Basketball team showed great improvement throughout the season. They had an excellent
crossover game against Bowness in quarterfinals winning by 17 points to secure a semifinal birth. They had a
tight finish against Churchill in the semifinals.
Coaching Staff: Jim Bamford, Simo Sormaz.
The Junior Girls’ Basketball team had a stellar season finishing with a Silver Medal at the Division I City
Championship. The team demonstrated outstanding play upsetting Henry Wise Wood in the semifinal game.
Their tournament results are amazing securing gold medals at Western Canada, Bishop Grandin, and the Lancer
tournament. They had a bronze medal finish at the Harry Ainlay tournament in Edmonton. The team received
numerous All Star and MVP awards at each tournament in which they competed. The team’s only losses in
regular season play totaled 4 points in all the games.
Coaching Staff: Andrew Rasmussen, Joe Mercier
Spring Sports are about to begin at Dr. E. P. Scarlett.
Track and Field
Track and Field begins on March 18 th with an information meeting in the main gym at noon. Come out and join
this city and provincial championship team!
Coaching Staff: Paul Sze, David Stock, Scott Robertson, Mark Wyton, Dave Van Vliet, Rob English
Boys’ Soccer
Soccer try-outs begin March 17 th . Get involved in this exciting avenue of Lancer Athletics!
Coaching Staff: Ayesha Marson
Senior Girls’ Field Hockey
Field Hockey try-outs begin March 17 th . Come out and be apart of something great!
Coaching Staff: Miranda Micic
Junior Girls’ Field Hockey
Field Hockey begins March 17 th . No experience necessary. Get involved in our Lancer Athletic Program!
Coaching Staff: Lea Marinelli

COSMETOLOGY DEPARTMENT
CTS
The department has great products and equipment for sale. Our economically priced products will be on sale for
an additional 15% off on some products. We also sell gift certificates.
CONSTRUCTION
There is”Gold” in those Shops!
Austen Bank, a grade 12 student, walked away with a gold medal after competing in Cabinetmaking at the
Regional Skills competitions at S.A.I.T. in mid February. A teacher, Kervyne LaRoque, was thrilled, but not
totally surprised. Austin is always working during his classes and really focus at what he is doing. He will be
competing in the Provincial Competition in May. Way to go Austin!
MECHANICS
We would like to remind teachers, staff, students and parents that our Mechanics program does a full variety of
maintenance and light repair work. We do not charge any labour fees (except where recycle fees are applied)
for work completed, but we do appreciate a donation to our program. Parts are charged at full retail. Given
below is a general breakdown of our fees for services. We are looking for engine and vehicle donations to assist
with our student training. To book an appointment, or to contact us for information, please call Glenn at
281-3366, extension 2146.
STANDARD SHOP FEES
Per Job
Detail Work
Oil Change
Tire Change
New Tire Mount
Tire Balance
$15.00 (excluding oil changes and tire changes)
$25.00, including supplies
$5.00, part plus recycle fee
No charge
$5.00 per tire plus recycle fee
$2.50 per weight

FRENCH IMMERSION AND INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
French for the Future Conference
The French for the Future Conference for Grade 12 French Immersion and French as a Second Language
students will be held in April. Students should stay tuned for announcements made in class and on LTV for
further details. This conference is free and is a terrific day for students of the French Language. All kinds of
workshops are offered as well as lunch. French for the Future Conferences are held consecutively in all the
major Canadian cities. It’s a great way to celebrate your knowledge of the French language with students from
the CBE and the Catholic School Board. This conference is sponsored by Canadian Parents for French.
Staff Changes
Our new teacher, Mme Brigite Fournier, will be teaching grade 10 French Language Arts until the end of June.
Mrs. Gwen Josty has moved to the USA and her Spanish classes have been taken by Mme Harmel.
Art
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
We are at the start of another semester of Art at Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School. The classes are fully
underway and have completed still life drawings, portraiture and figurative drawings depending on their course
leverl.
The Art 10 students are starting their clay projects and have perspective, metal work, painting and other
projects ahead of them.
The Art 20 students are working on an impressionist drawing in oil pastel and will soon be starting their clay
and water colour units. They will also be making a ring and will create some expressionist prints along with
sketchbook and other minor projects.
The Art 30 students are working on a major painting project right now, where they are picking an influential
painter from history and are attempting to create a new painting in that painters style. They have already
completed one of their 3 independent projects and will be printmaking and then creating a metal sculpture or
piece of jewellery in their metal unit. There are also a variety of sketchbook, research and other small projects
to finish.
The Advanced Placement students, who have opted to complete their portfolio for submission, are into their
final weeks of preparation time. April 14-18 are the final dates for photography with one more photography
date available for absolute last minute photos. The students who are completing their portfolios and have paid
the exam fee must also see Mr. McRae about the photography fee that must be paid prior to sending in their
portfolios. The students need to meet with Mr. McRae at least once a week leading up to the final photo shoots
and are advised to take photographs as soon as works are completed. The photography station is available
whenever Mr. McRae is teaching in periods 1-3 and also Tuesday and Thursday at lunch or after school.
Advanced Placement students must also book time with Mr. McRae on May 5 th , 6 th , 7 th or 8 th , after school, to put
their portfolios together. An appointment will also be scheduled on May 9 th for final submission.

This looks to be a fantastic semester, so don’t forget about the Hallway Art Show May 26 th until June 6 th .
See you there,
R. McRae and C. Hendry, Art Teachers
Drama
Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of THE MOUSE THAT ROARED
Mr. Jack and his students did a wonderful job for this year’s Fall production! Student actors and technicians
worked hard, and had fun, putting on this full-length comedy.
Music
Our Music Program performs throughout the year at different venues and events. This year the choir, wind
ensemble, jazz ensembles, and concert bands have attended a music festival and performed for us in the
theatre and at the Rosza Centre. Thanks for producing such beautiful music!
This semester is the music program’s busiest time of the year, and the hard work, skill, talent, and dedication of
the students comes together for final performances.
EVENTS CALENDAR
As published in the Student Handbook, newsletters may be found on our web site. We would encourage you to
familiarize yourself with our web site where you will find many important issues and calendars. A limited number of
copies of the newsletter are available in the main office.
WINDS FROM THE SOUTH CONCERT – The annual Winds from the South Concert was held at the
Jack Singer Concert Hall on Monday, March 3 rd . This year, the Scarlett Wind Ensemble, Concert Band,
Symphonic Band and Chamber Choir shared the stage with Nickle, Robert Warren, Fairview, Woodman, and John
Ware Junior High School. The evening provided an opportunity for students to play in a world class concert hall
in addition to providing future Scarlett Lancers a chance to see what Scarlett Music has to offer. Hats off to
all involved on a job well done!
2008 ALBERTA INTERNATIONAL BAND FESTIVAL (took place at both the University of Calgary and
Mount Royal College. Great results
Grade 10 Concert Band – Fabulous performance – no word yet.
Grade 11/12 Symphonic Winds – Superior/Excellent performance.
Wind Ensemble – Superior, Gold Award
Jazz 1 - Superior, Gold Award
Jazz II – Superior, Gold Award
Jazz III – Excellent
Jazz Combo – Superior, Gold Award and Most Outstanding Jazz Combo Award
MOONLIGHT KNIGHTS – Friday, April 18 th at 6:00 pm in Scarlett’s Main Gym. This is a dinner, dancing,
and silent auction event for the family! Tickets will be sold in advance.
YEAR END CONCERT – Wednesday, May 21 st at 7:00 - 9:00 pm at University of Calgary Theatre. Contact
Mr. Brown for more information or details.

DANCE
Dance Show on May 14 and 15 at 7:00 pm in Scarlett’s Theatre. Tickets will be sold in advance, and at the door.
DRAMA
IMPROVISATION/THEATRE SPORTS – Lunchtime Shows, 11:55 am – 12:35 pm on March 6, 13 and 20
in the Scarlett Theatre.
SPRING FESTIVAL OF ONE ACTS – on April 28, 29 and 30 at 7:00 pm in the Scarlett Theatre. This
semester’s drama production is a collection of teacher-directed and student-directed one-act plays.
DRAMA FESTIVAL – on May 6 – 8. Students participate in Workshops and perform One Acts at the
University of Calgary.
ART SHOW – in the Main Hallway May 28 – June 6.
FESTIVAL OF WORDS 2007-2008
LIBRARY
The fifth annual Festival of Words will be held from April 14 th to 17 th . The festival, which is a celebration of
communication in all its forms, will focus on a return to its literary roots as well as our local history,
environment, and our life in Calgary. Students, school staff, interested parents and other community members
will be invited to hear local presenters who use words, sounds, and visuals to communicate. Local media
celebrities, well-known authors, new writers, academics, business people, visual artists, actors, and musicians will
be invited. Students will attend presentations as part of a class or individually with the permission of their
teachers.
The students will also have the opportunity to enter a number of related contests and win valuable prizes. This
event is once again being funded by our School Council. Their recognition of the importance of this school-wide
celebration is greatly appreciated by the students and staff of Scarlett.
Multicultural radio station helping CBE
communicate with ESL families
The CBE has an incredibly diverse and culturally rich student population. Did you know there are over 110
languages spoken by families of CBE students? It is important to the CBE to communicate effectively with all
of our families, and we are continually striving to find innovative ways to do just that.
Communications Services and the Department of Community Engagement and Operational Planning are pleased to
have established a relationship with Fairchild Radio station in our attempt to broaden communications with
families who speak English as a second language. Fairchild Ratio provides multicultural programs in 19 languages
to more that 16 ethnic communities in Calgary and area.

The programming on Fairchild Radio is of particular value to Cantonese speaking families, as all weekday
programming is hosted in that language. Other culturally-specific programs are aired on the evenings and
weekends. Program information is available on the Fairchild Radio website at wwwfm947.com/en/index.php.
Because Fairchild is unable to broadcast a program in several languages simultaneously, Communications Services
and CEOP will liaise with Fairchild from time to time to communicate non-urgent messages, such as information
about public meetings or other events that address impacts to student designation or educational learning.
With this new initiative, the CBE hopes to continue strengthening its relationships and effective communication
with all parent communities.
If you have ideas about how to communicate more effectively with families who speak English as a second
language or with any parent community, we’d love to hear from you! Fill out our online feedback form at:
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/schools/ceop/feedback.asp
Be sure to leave the Student Accommodation Issue box blank when completing the form. Your insights and
observations will help us grow and expand our efforts at communicating effectively with you.
And remember to tune into 94.7FM to catch Calgary’s multicultural radio station live!
KEY BOOKLETS
SOCIAL STUDIES
Key booklets have been ordered and hopefully will be in over the next few weeks. Students are encouraged to
review class materials on a daily basis and meet with teachers if they are encountering difficulties. Price:
$14.00/booklet.
MODEL UN
Twenty-four E.P. Scarlett students woke up early and showed up at the University of Calgary at 9:00 am to
start a two-day Model United Nations simulation. Scarlett has been participating in this for several years now,
and has always put in a great effort. This year was no exception! We had students representing nations from
Burundi, Macedonia, Myanmar, Tunisia, Maldives, Ukraine, Belarus, Indonesia, Congo, Kazakhstan, and Zimbabwe.
Special kudos go to the Indonesian team members, especially Katelyn Maki and Rachel Beames, who made waves
(excuse the pun) on the Security Council and in several committees. The Ukraine team did some great work as
well. And we had several people who made an effort to dress in nation-appropriate costumes, especially Emily
Campbell, who was dressy in her Burundian outfit. Thanks very much to all participants, who made Scarlett look
good …..again! For those of you in Grade 10 or 11, I look forward to working with you again next year!
DEBATE
After six months of participation in various debate tournaments around the city, we finally arrived at the
regionals at Bishop O’Byrne Saturday, March 8 th . The topic was “Be it Resolved that Free Trade has been
beneficial to the developing world, which is definitely not an easy one. The Scarlett contingent put in a huge
effort. Katherine Rabik and Julie Reimer have had a great year as new debaters.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Scarlett’s Amnesty International Multi Issues Club has been challenged by Mr. Lederer’s AP classes to raise
much needed food for the Interfaith Food Bank. The “Beat the Geeks” food drive will be held from March 10 th
until the 14 th . We ask that students bring in money rather than cans as this is less cumbersome to handle, and
staff at the food bank know what food items to purchase.
PHYS.ED. 30 & PHYS.ED 20
Grade 12’s P.E.30 – the date for our camping trip is May 28 after school to Friday, May 30. Mark the dates in
your calendar. It is the highlight of our P.E.30 year. Now is a good time to start looking to borrow the basic
for camping. Backpacks, tents and sleeping bags are a must. Students will be expected to provide their own
gear so they will have to rent, if they can’t borrow. There will be a compulsory parents meeting on May 21 st at
6:00 in the main gym.
Free Fitness Training – The fitness centre has just received 5 new aerobic fitness machines. The centre is
open Monday – Thursday 4:00 – 5:30 pm for any student to work out. There is no cost, all they must do is come
to the P.E. office and sign a membership sheet and they can get started.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Please see Mr. Burland for applications and/or information on the below mentioned scholarships/awards.
Any scholarship, or award information, sent to Dr. E.P. Scarlett is put in the school bulletin. The bulletin can be
viewed on LTV, or on our Web site.
Please visit the following Web sites for additional scholarships and/or awards:
• http://www.studentawards.com
• http://www.scholarshipscanada.com
• www.alis.gov.ab.ca
• www.educationmatters.ca
Grade 11 Merit Awards (University of Lethbridge)
Any Grade 11 students, who are planning to attend University of Lethbridge in the Fall of
2007 and has an 80% average, or higher, can apply.
Deadline: June 30, 2008
High School Applicant Award (University of Lethbridge)
Value: $1,000.00
Criteria: Going to University of Lethbridge, Admission average, Volunteer experience
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Remax School Bursary Program
Value: $500.00
Criteria: Essay, Grade 12
Deadline: T.B.A.
See Mr. Burland for information, application or go to www.remax.ca

Leadership Awards (University of Alberta) Edmonton
Value: $1,000.00 - $10,000.00
Criteria: Going to University of Alberta, Possess leadership qualities as demonstrated by
community service and extra-curricular involvement
80% average, or higher, based on Grade 11 and/or Grade 12 final marks
Deadline: March 15, 2008
For both U of A scholarships go to www.registrar.ualberta.ca/awards
Mount Royal College Entrance Scholarship, Calgary
Value: Tuition and $1,000.00
Criteria: Grade 12 going to Mount Royal College, Minimum average of 75% in Grade 10, 11 and
available Grade 12 marks, Evidence of leadership through extra-curricular and
community activities
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Mount Royal College Entrance Bursaries, Calgary
Value & Criteria: Same as the scholarship, except the minimum average is 70% and financial need is
emphasized
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Go to www.mtroyal.ab.ca/finance3/scholarshipsandbursaries/5applyonline
University of Calgary Entrance Awards, Calgary
For those Grade 12 students, who have not yet applied for the U of C Entrance Awards - deadline April
1. It is necessary to have applied to U of C in order to apply on line for the Entrance Award.
Canadian Hospitality Scholarship
Value: $2,000.00
Criteria: Grade 12
Going into University Hotel/Hospitality programs, Work experience, extra-curricular activities,
Letters of reference
See Mr. Burland for information.
Alberta Teachers' Association Scholarship
Value: $600.00
Criteria: Grade 12, 80% average, Involvement in school, or out of school, activities
Son/daughter of a member of Calgary Public Teachers, or ATA
See Mr. Burland for information.
Royal Bank Scholarship
Value: $2,000.00
Criteria: Grade 12, Citizenship qualities, Going to post-secondary institution
Deadline: To be announced
Download applications at www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills

Millar Thomson Scholarship
Value: To be determined by Board of Governors
Criteria: Letter of recommendation from teachers, Personal letter, School awards and
Achievements, Involvement, Gr. 12 going to post-secondary institution
Deadline: To be announced
See Mr. Burland for information.
Animation Scholarship
Value: $2,000.00 - $5,000.00
Criteria: Visit the following Web site for details: teletoon.com
See Mr. Burland for information.
Calgary Calabrian Cultural and Heritage Society Scholarship
Value: To be announced
Criteria: Applicant must be of Calabrian descent (someone on either the mother’s or father’s
Side must have been originally from the region of Calabria, Italy).
Essay
Good academic standing
Deadline: June 24, 2008
See Mr. Burland for application.
APEGGA University Entrance Scholarship
Value: up to $3,000.00
Criteria: Grade 12
Going to engineering, geology or geophysics.
Academics
Well written statement
Extra-curricular activities
Financial need
Deadline: July 16, 2008
See Mr. Burland for application or go to www.apegga.org
Jewish Immigrant Aid Services
Value: To be determined
Criteria: Jewish students who have immigrated to Canada in the past nine years
Going to post secondary institution
Financial need
Deadline: April 17, 2008. Download application at www.jians.org
APEGGA Millennium Scholarship
Value: $2,000.00
Criteria: The children of APEGGA members
Letter of reference
Academic merit
Deadline: July 15, 2008
See Mr. Burland for application forms

Merit Scholarship for Colleges
Value: $3,500.00 - $16,000.00
Criteria: Grade 12
Going to accredited colleges in Canada
Minimum 75% in courses required for college
Deadline: March 25, 2008
See Mr. Burland for applications
College and University Entrance Food Service/Hospitality Scholarship
Value: $3,000.00
Criteria: Grade 12
Registering for college or university in the following areas: culinary, hotel, tourism,
food and beverage, hospitality, resort
See Mr. Burland for information
Applications submitted on line at www.chfscholarships.com

Background
Each year Alberta Education provides school boards
with information on their students’ results. In earlier
newsletters, I reported on the provincial achievement and
diploma testing results and on the results of the provincial
satisfaction surveys of students, parents and teachers.
In this newsletter, I am reporting on our results for
Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility, High School to Post-
Secondary Transition, Dropout and Return, and High School
Completion.
Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility Rate
Grade 12 students are eligible for provincially
awarded Rutherford Scholarships if they achieve excellence
in specified courses in Grade 10, 11 or 12. A student can be
eligible to receive as much as $400 for Grade 10 academic
excellence, $800 for Grade 11 and $1,300 for Grade 12. In
2007, 39% of our graduates were eligible for these
scholarships. Students receive the scholarships when they
have confirmed enrolment in a post-secondary institution.
Post-Secondary Transition Rates
The High School to Post-Secondary Transition
Rate is a calculation of the rate at which students move
into post-secondary education within four and six years
of starting Grade 10. Our students’ Transition Rate after
four years of entering Grade 10 was 40%, and after six
years of entering Grade 10, it was 59%.
More Measures of Success
High School Completion Rates
High school completion rates track a specific
group of first-time Grade 10 students for three, four and
five years. Within three years of entering Grade 10, 70%
of our students completed high school; after four years
76% completed; and after five years 77%. Our completion
rates have climbed over the past several years; however,
we want to see further growth. Increasing completion
rates is a strong focus for action.
All levels of the school system work towards
increasing high school completion rates. Every school does
annual improvement planning, which includes strategies
that have a direct or indirect impact on students
completing school. Strategies range from increasing
academic success, to strategies that help students
recover from setbacks, to others that enable students to
explore career and postsecondary options. School plans
are rolled up into the five administrative Areas’ plans,
which are then consolidated into the system plan that
drives budget decisions.
In addition to this strategic planning, other
actions are being taken based on the recommendations
from our Review of Secondary Education. The review
included representatives of our many stakeholders, to
reflect the powerful impact families, community,
partners, service agencies, potential employers and the
economy have on students completing high school.
Dropout and Return Rates
Dropout Rates are based on the number of 14 to 18
year old students who are enrolled in our schools on
September 30 in a given school year. At the end of the next
year, students from this group who did not complete high
school and were not in one of our schools or a school
elsewhere in the province are considered to have dropped
out. Our Dropout Rate has improved steadily, to an all-time
low of 4.9%.
The Return Rate is calculated by tracking the
students who were identified as having dropped out and who
then returned to school the next year. Our most recent
Return Rate is 20%.
Significant Growth
Our rates of Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility,
High School to Post-Secondary Transition, Dropout and
Return, and High School Completion have shown steady
and statistically significant growth. This is a foundation
of success upon which we will continue to build in order to
serve our students even better.
Dr. Brendan J. Croskery,
Chief Superintendent
For definitions of the measures discussed here,
visit http://www.cbe.ab.ca/results/default.asp
Note: All figures are the most recent provided by Alberta Education.

Academic Success at the Calgary Board of Education
“We accept all students who come to us for a public education: The gifted. The talented. The comfortable. The motivated. The
well-nourished. Children from every nation on Earth. Those whose English is poetic and whose self-discipline is extraordinary. We
also welcome those who do not speak English at all. The unloved, the poor, the hungry. The refugees from war, repression and
torture. And those with physical, emotional and learning disabilities”.
– Dr. Brendan Croskery, CBE Chief Superintendent of Schools
For each student in the Calgary Board of Education academic success means something personal. For some, it’s finishing high school and
moving on to post-secondary education. For others, it’s completion of an apprenticeship or non-certificated program, or continued adult
education.
CBE’s most vulnerable
For many of our most vulnerable students, academic success means the acquisition of basic life skills that prepare them to function – living
and working in the community -- with dignity and integrity. Some of our special needs students achieve a lot more than this, becoming
leaders in the community.
With more than 100,000 students, each of whose educational needs are personal, our continued success in preparing them for 21 st century
life has required new thinking.
In recent years, we’ve tried to tie together Canadian citizenship, personal development, character and academic studies. We’ve done so as a
group, working together as representatives of all Calgarians.
In 2007, this governance model that links values to academics won national recognition from the Conference Board of Canada.
It’s easy to find out how our students are doing on tests...and in terms of Canadian citizenship, personal development and character
strength. Go to www.cbe.ab.ca and take a look at our Ends monitoring reports. They’re published on an annual basis, and they provide
statistical and anecdotal evidence of student progress, academic and otherwise.
In terms of academic success specifically, the latest Academic Success monitoring report (December, 2007) is available at
www.cbe.ab.ca/Trustees/pdfs/ends2monitoring.pdfAll Ends monitoring reports can be found at:
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/Trustees/ends/default.asp
You can review other studies of academic success on our website, as follows:
2006 Accountability Pillar Results Report
This conveyed an exceptionally positive story, demonstrating continued CBE improvement. It included information about our decreasing
drop-out rate, our increase in high school completion, and in the number of students who qualify for the Rutherford Scholarship. It is
posted online at: www.cbe.ab.ca/aboutus/documents/account_pillar_summary_06.pdf.
Annual Education Results Report 2006-2007
On the majority of Provincial Achievement Test measures, CBE students performed at higher levels than students from across the province.
Jim Dueck, an Assistant Deputy Minister with Alberta Education, wrote to CBE recently to commend us on our sixth consecutive
improvement on Provincial Achievement Tests. He further complimented us when he asked us to discuss what strategies we use to
accomplish such extraordinary results. You can see the latest results at: www.cbe.ab.ca/aboutus/aerr.asp.
In closing, we want to hear from you on issues that are important to you. Please contact us by email at BoardofTrustees@cbe.ab.ca or by
calling your Ward Trustee (see our website for telephone numbers).
March 2000 Newsletter Insert

SouthWest Communities Resource Centre
Located in the Oakridge Co-Op Mall
#42 2580 Southland Drive SW T2V 4J8
Phone: 238-9222 Email: swcrc@telus.net
Cross-Cultural Parenting Program
(Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am from April 7 – May 8 at the SWCRC. On-site childcare
provided.)
This program is offered by Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA). The program provides
practical information about positive parenting skills, examines parent/child relationships and assists
immigrant parents to cope with the changes they face in a new country and culture. The course and on-site
childcare is offered free of charge. For more information and to register, please call the SWCRC at 238-
9222, Hamda Umar (CIWA) at 263-4414 ext.33, or Xaverine Mukandoli (CIWA) at 263-4414 ext. 39.
Tutoring Tuesdays
(Tuesdays, 6 – 7:30 pm at the SWCRC)
Qualified tutors offer assistance for students in grades K -12 with homework in core subjects, study skills
and test preparation. Encouragement offered in generous, confidence-building doses! Call 238-9222 on a
weekly basis to register for this free program.
Youth Advocate Program
The SWCRC partners with the YWCA to provide a Youth Advocate for our 19 southwest communities. The
Youth Advocate provides one-on-one support for youth ages 10 to 17. Focus is on self-esteem, developing
positive relationships and social involvement. Contact Tanya Katan, our Community Resource Worker, at
238-9222 ext. 224 to access this free service.
Information, Support and Referrals
Are you looking for ways to make you and your family stronger, healthier, happier? Do you have an idea
what you want to do but no idea where to find the resources you need to carry out your plan?
• Perhaps you would like to brush up on your parenting skills.
• Perhaps you want to help one of your children who is angry, lonely or depressed.
• Perhaps your family is financially vulnerable, and you need to access food, clothing or household items,
or a way to pay the month’s rent and utility bills.
• Perhaps you are excited about the idea of going back to school, or finding a better job.
Call our Community Resource Worker, Tanya Katan, RSW, at 238-9222 ext.224 to book an appointment.
She can provide support, information and referrals to many free programs and services to help put your
plan into action. This service is offered free of charge to residents of the 19 southwest communities served
by the SWCRC and to residents of other communities south of Glenmore Trail as capacity allows.

SCARLETT’s CALENDAR 2007-2008
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
1 Jr. High Basketball Tournament
3 School Council Meeting, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Winds from the South Concert
5 Mentorship Day – No classes
Student Registration, Grades 10 & 11
7 Career Idol
7 Completion for grade 12 portfolios for Grad requirements
7 & 8 Basketball City Championships
10 First Day of Rugby
11 EPSMPA Meeting, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
13 Blood Donor Clinic
Fever Distribution
13 School Dance
13 – 14 Basketball Provincials
14 Report Cards in Mentorship
14 General Grad Meeting, all grade 12 students during Mentorship
17 First Day of Soccer
St. Patrick’s Day
18 Hair Show
19 Parent-Teacher Interviews, 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Modified Friday Schedule
Swim City Championships
20 Last Day of Classes – Spring Break
31 Classes Resume
7 School Council Meeting, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
8 EPSMPA Meeting, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Grad Banquet & Dance Ticket Sales A – I, 11:55 – 12:30
9 Grad Banquet & Dance Ticket Sales J – O, 11:55 – 12:30
10 Grad Banquet & Dance Ticket Sales P – Z, 11:55 – 12:30
11 End of Term 3
14 Start of Term 4
14 – 17 Festival of Words
15 CALM begins
15 – 17 Badminton Divisionals
18 Moonlight Knights
21 – 25 Drama Rehearsals
23 Badminton City Championships
24 Fever Distribution
27 & 28 Drama Rehearsals
29 & 30 Drama Show
1 Drama Show
2 Badminton Provincials

JUNE
5 School Council Meeting, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
6 – 8 School Closing Exercises Ticket Pick-Up
9 Progress Report in Mentorship Class
13 Dance Rehearsal
EPSMPA Meeting, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
13-15 Grad Banquet and Dance Ticket Pickup
14 & 15 Dance Show
16 Common PD Day – No classes
Red Division Track Meet
19 Victoria Day – No classes
20 Grad Rehearsal
Year End Concert, Rosza Centre, U of C
21 PE 30 Camp Parent Meeting, 6:00 pm
22 Fever Distribution
23 Graduation Exercises
Graduation Banquet & Dance
24 Track & Field City Championships
27 Music Recording
29-30 PE 30 Camp Trip
30-31 Provincial Track & Field Championships
26 – June 6 Art Show in Main Hallway
2 School Council, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
3 Field Hockey City Championships
4 Night of the Lancer, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Soccer City Championships
5 Academic Awards, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Activity Awards at noon
10 EPSMPA Meeting, 7:00 – 9:00 am
Fever Distribution
Last Day of Classes
Yearbook Distribution
12 Diploma Marks Entered and Posted
12 – 27 Exams – please refer to separate calendar
20 Last day for Access Students
Non Diploma Marks Posted
23 Mark Appeals
27 Last Day of School
Report Cards
Caution Fee Refund

June 2008 Examination Schedule
Date Examination Time Location
June 12 ELA 30-1
9:00 – 12:00 Labs
Thursday ELA 30-1 AP
ELA 30-2
Part A
FLA 10 9:00 – 11:00 Aux Gym
Accommodations TBA TBA
ELA 20-1
1:00 – 2:30 Labs
ELA 20-1 AP
ELA 20-2
Part A
Math 10P
1:00 – 3:00 Main Gym
Math 10 P AP
Math 10 P FR
Math 10 A
Math 10 A FR
FLA 20 1:00 – 3:00 Aux Gym
Accommodations TBA TBA
June 13
Friday
ELA 10-1
9:00 – 10:30 Labs
ESL ENG 10
Part A
ELA 20-1
9:00 – 10:30 Main Gym
ELA 20-1 AP
ELA 20-2
Part B
Accommodations TBA TBA
ELA 10-2
1 :00 – 2 :30 Labs
ELA 10-1 AP
Part A
Math 20 P
1:00 – 3:00 Main Gym
Math 20 P AP
Math 31
Math 20 A
Math 20 A FR
Math 20 P FR
1:00 – 3:00 Aux Gym
Accommodations TBA TBA

June 16
Monday
June 17
Tuesday
Social 30/33 9:00 – 11:30 Labs
Social 30 FR
Social 30-2
Part A
ELA 10-1
9:00 – 10:30 Main Gym
ESL ENG 10
Part B
ELA 10-2
9:00 – 10:30 Aux Gym
ELA 10-1 AP
Part B
Accommodations TBA TBA
Social 10-1 1:00 – 3:00 Labs
Social 10-1 AP
Social 10-1 FR
Part A
Social 20
Social 20 FR
Social 23
1:00 – 3:00 Main Gym
Accommodations TBA TBA
FLA 30
9:00 – 12:00 Labs
Part A
Social 10-1 9:00 – 11:00 Main Gym
Social 10-1 AP
Part B
Social 10-2 9:00 – 11:00 Aux Gym
Social 10-1 FR
Part B
Accommodations TBA TBA
Science 20 1:00 – 3:00 Main Gym
Biology 20
Physics 20 1:00 – 3:00 Aux
Accommodations TBA TBA

June 18
Wednesday
June 19
Thursday
June 20
Friday
Science 10 9:00 – 11:00 Main Gym
Science 10 AP
Biology 30 9:00 – 10:30 Aux Gym
Part A
Accommodations TBA
TBA
Biology 30 1:00 – 3:30 Main Gym
Part B
Chemistry 20 1:00 – 3:00 Aux Gym
Accommodations TBA
TBA
Math 30 P 9:00 – 10:30 Main Gym
Math 30 P AP
Math 30 P FR
Math 30 A
Part A
Chemistry 20 9:00 – 12:00 Aux Gym
AP
Accommodations TBA
TBA
Math 30 P 1:00 – 3:30 Main Gym
Math 30 P AP
Math 30 P FR
Math 30 A
Part B
Accommodations TBA
TBA
Chemistry 30 9:00 – 10:30 Main Gym
Part A
Accommodations
Chemistry 30 1:00 – 3:30 Main Gym
Part B
Accommodations TBA
TBA

June 23
Monday
June 24
Tuesday
June 25
Wednesday
June 26
Thursday
June 27
Friday
Physics 30 9:00 – 10:30 Main Gym
Part A
Accommodations TBA
TBA
Physics 30
Part B
1:00 – 3:30 Main Gym
Accommodations TBA
TBA
Science 30 9:00 – 10:30 Main Gym
Part A
Accommodations TBA
TBA
Science 30 1:00 – 3:30 Main Gym
Part B
Accommodations TBA
TBA
ELA 30-1 9:00 – 12:00 Main Gym
ELA 30-1 AP
ELA 30-2
Part B
Accommodations TBA
TBA
Social 30/33 9 :00 – 11 :30 Main Gym
Social 30 FR
Social 30-2
Part B
FLA 30 9 :00 – 12 :00 TBA
SOME LOCATIONS - To be announced later - check rolling blackboards outside of the office for
rooms.
PLEASE DO NOT BOOK ANY HOLIDAYS DURING THIS TIME!