If I want to take Outdoor Education, do I have to take English First Peoples too?
Yes. There are several reasons for this, but the only way to take Outdoor Education is if you also take English First Peoples.
If I take English First Peoples 12, do I also have to take English 12 to graduate?
No. English First Peoples 12 is equivalent to English 12. It stands on its own and counts as your English option and credit.
Can I still take English First Peoples 12 without being part of Ascend?
Yes! English First Peoples 12 is still being offered as normal.
Are we going to be going outside if it's raining?
Yes.
If it's snowing?
Yes.
...Why?
Because we don't control the weather! We have awesome activities and learning experiences planned that require being outdoors. So we're going! And it might be uncomfortable sometimes, but those times will often be the best memories by the end of the course.
How much will this program cost?
This program is designed to have minimal barriers to participation. Any student is welcome to join, and there is no cost to entry. There may be costs as the course goes on for larger trips, but there will be opportunities to fundraise for these.
Yes. There are several reasons for this, but the only way to take Outdoor Education is if you also take English First Peoples.
If I take English First Peoples 12, do I also have to take English 12 to graduate?
No. English First Peoples 12 is equivalent to English 12. It stands on its own and counts as your English option and credit.
Can I still take English First Peoples 12 without being part of Ascend?
Yes! English First Peoples 12 is still being offered as normal.
Are we going to be going outside if it's raining?
Yes.
If it's snowing?
Yes.
...Why?
Because we don't control the weather! We have awesome activities and learning experiences planned that require being outdoors. So we're going! And it might be uncomfortable sometimes, but those times will often be the best memories by the end of the course.
How much will this program cost?
This program is designed to have minimal barriers to participation. Any student is welcome to join, and there is no cost to entry. There may be costs as the course goes on for larger trips, but there will be opportunities to fundraise for these.