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development and local industries.
École McTavish, its students and staff, is a community
that gives back to those in the city of Fort McMurray and
around the world through our volunteer work.
Our cross cultural and extra-curricular programs are
second to none. Over the six years that McTavish has
been opened, we have dominated city championships,
winning 85% of the Finals.
In the last three years, nearly 50% of our students (that’s over 300 students) are on the honour
roll. We know how to program for honours students in junior high.
Our Grade 9 students do very well on the Provincial Achievement Test compared to the Province
and are often the best results in the city for that grade.
98% of parents and 84% of students feel that the school has a safe and orderly environment.
96% of parents felt their child’s teacher cared about their child.
Homeroom classes for core courses.
98% of parents said they feel welcomed when they visit the school and 93% indicated that their
child enjoys attending the school.
Our amazing theater seats over 240 people and has a state of the art sound and lights system. We
have put on such plays/productions as The Wiz, Beauty and the Beast, Seussical Jr., Annie, Aladdin
Jr. and this year our Broadway Showcase!
Band program travels to Edmonton each year, and every other year the senior band heads out on
a big trip. We are headed to New York with our high school band next year!
Medical Science, Driver Education, Esports, Drama, Glee, Band, Guitar, Digital Photography,
Fashion, Foods, Graphic Design, Yearbook, Recreational Leadership, Volleyball, Basketball,
Badminton, and more! Students will get 6 options over the course of a year in regular
programming.
Advanced Robotics (Vex, Drone, etc), Welding, Electrical and Small Engine Repair, High School Woodshop, Video and Animation production (including a full TV studio), Cosmetology, Medical Sciences, Sports Performance, Vocal Recording Studio, and more!
Our Sports teams include: Golf, Cross Country Running, Volleyball (6 teams), Basketball (8 Teams),
Badminton, and Track and Field.
Our school has been very successful and we are proud of winning well over 85% of the city
championships over the last six years.
Peak Athletic Academy offers: Hockey, Soccer, Dance, Cricket, Basketball, Flex (figure skating,
swimming, gymnastics)
Our students give back locally and around the world with many Fundraising opportunities such as:
Project Cambodia, Food Bank, Snow Angels, Chicks for Humanity, and much more!
Our Sports teams and colors were chosen by the students who will make up the school. The
suggestions came from them and then they voted on the one they wanted. Marauders won the vote by quite a large margin.
2018-2019 TIMETABLE: École McTavish Junior High
TIME
Day
1
Day
2
Day
3
Day
4
8: 30 Warning Bell
BLOCK 1
8:35 – 9:19
BLOCK 2
9:19 -10:03
Break 10:03 -
10:08
BLOCK 3
10:08-10:52
BLOCK 4
10:52 – 11:37
Break 11:37 -
11:42
Block
5/Tutorial
11:42 - 12:20
LUNCH
12:20 - 1:08
BLOCK 6
1:08 – 1:51
Block 7
1:51 - 2:35
Break 2:35 - 2:40
BLOCK 8
2:40 - 3:20
Teens may be more likely to get the recommended amount of sleep. A delayed start time could help teens sleep during their natural sleep/wake cycles. Teens may be less likely to depend on caffeine to stay awake during the day. Adequate sleep could help teens be more alert during the school day, which could boost
their academic performance. Sleeping longer could reduce health-related issues that accompany sleep deprivation. Getting home later in the afternoon may reduce the amount of time some teens are home
alone, and could decrease the likelihood teens will engage in unhealthy activities.
2018-2019 TIMETABLE: École McTavish High School
TIME Day 1 Day 2
Warning Bell 8:30
BLOCK 1
8:35 – 10:00
Break 10:00 - 10:05
BLOCK 2
10:05 -11:30
Tutorial
11:30 - 11:51
LUNCH
11:51 - 12:27
BLOCK 3
12:27 - 1:51
Break 1:51 - 1:56
BLOCK 4
1:56 - 3:20
Welcome to our McTavish Family! We are genuinely excited to have you here. Students in grade 7
take six required subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health and
Physical Education. The other two courses are options of their choice! Refer to the pages on
Options.
Not the youngest at the school anymore! It’s time to start thinking about your passions and future
goals. Students in grade 8 take six required subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social
Studies, Science, Health and Physical Education. The other two courses are options of their choice.
You are encouraged to try some new things! Refer to the pages on Options.
You did it! The last year of Junior High! It’s time to start considering your path for high school.
Please refer to our Course Handbook and review the Guidelines for academics. . Students in grade
8 take six required subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Health
and Physical Education. The other two courses are options of their choice. You are encouraged to
try some new things! Refer to the pages on Options.
http://ecolemctavish.fmpsdschools.ca/
This course introduces the students to the world of instrumental music. Students may
begin the year on flute, clarinet, alto/tenor saxophone, trumpet, French horn, euphonium
trombone, or tuba, with auditions for oboe, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, and percussion
occurring in late December. Students will learn to play their instruments, read musical notation
and develop their aural skills. Different styles of music will be explored and performances in a
variety of band settings will be available.
This course concentrates on a basic understanding of the French language. Students
learn basic grammar as well as specific vocabulary themes throughout the year. Listening
comprehension, speaking, reading and writing are stressed as well.
The goal for this course is to make you a better artist. Whether you are an advanced
student or a complete beginner, every artist can learn something new!
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curriculum covers
the nature of technology, how to use and apply a variety of technologies, and the impact of ICT
on the individual and society. Several topics are covered to help make you more confident with
using every day technology!
The aim of Sports Performance is to provide students more time to
work on their personal fitness and skill with regards to different sports. Both team and individual
games will be played as well as working on their fitness through a variety of different workouts.
Students who enjoy Physical Education will love Recreation Fitness.
This class encompasses many of the facets of dramatic art: movement, voice,
improvisation and so on. The overall goal of drama is to foster an awareness of your self –
physically, emotionally, socially, creatively, and spiritually.
This course focuses on the woodworking shop. It begins with a strong safety
emphasis and with a tool recognition unit. The students will learn how to use hand tools and four
of the power tools (scroll saw, band saw, drill press and sander).
Knowledge of Sewing Machine technology and fabric preparation will be applied to
hand and machine-sewn projects.
Students will complete modules about health services, body systems
including digestive and cardiovascular and a module on infection and immunity. This course is
intended for students who are interested in the health service or medical field.
Students will get an introduction of the Java programming language. They
will learn about java primitive and non-primitive data types, control flow constructs, built in class
libraries and object – oriented programming concepts such as classes, objects, method
overloading and encapsulation.
This course is designed for students who are new to virtual reality and want to
learn about the principles of VR technology. By the end of this course, you will use that
knowledge to create a comfortable, high-performance VR application using Unity.
Students taking this course will get basic knowledge in giving manicures,
pedicures, braiding hair and coloring/cutting hair. Also aspects of skin care, facial treatments,
cosmetic make-up services, and hair removal are covered.
Financial Management helps develop an understanding of basic
accounting concepts and procedures.
Students will receive basic skills in both Mechanics and Welding. The
mechanics courses are: Mechanics Tools & Materials, Vehicle Service and Care, Engine
Fundamentals, and Small Engine Disassembly and Re-assembly. The welding courses are:
Welding Tools & Materials, Oxy-Acetylene Welding, and Arc Welding.
This course provides a series of experiences using advanced equipment, camera
techniques, as well as mounting and presentation techniques.
Students will build LEGO robots and have their robots compete with their classmates
robots. Programming and building skills will be developed.
student will be able to: use hand power tools safely; use solid stock to build a produce;
use the lathe machine to turn wood; turn composite material into a product and build a model
house.
What do alien abductions, ghost hunting, philosophy, history, water
witching and phone book friction have in common? Science of course! Myth-busting Science
makes the normal every day, and not so normal, scientific. Come and discover what Myth-
busting Science is, what it can be, and what it can offer your school and your students.
This course was developed to prepare you for the next phase of your life;
driving! You will learn about safety rules and regulation of the road, and the basic necessities of
driving.
Programs:
Imbedded in all École
McTavish School; Safe and
Caring Schools includes:
Tribes Learning Community,
Anti-Bullying Programs, Bus
Safety, and Crisis
Management.
This school within a school
concept allows students from
Grades 4 to 12 to focus on
hockey (grades 3 - 12), dance
(grades 3 - 12), soccer (grade
7 - 12), cricket (grade 4-6),
and basketball (grades 4-
9), skills to the next level
through this passion-based
education.
The District sports academy
was first introduced in Fort
McMurray Public Schools at
École McTavish Junior High
School and École Dickinsfield
Elementary School in
September 2011 with the
focus & commitment to
balance and develop
academics, athletics and
character. Focusing on these
3 areas gave our students the
advantage to develop life
skills and build a solid
foundation for their future as
citizens and leaders of their
community. While our name
and logo changed, our public
school District's commitment
to students has not. Our focus
remains on our students
excelling in academics,
athletics and leadership.
Please Contact
more information.
Our philosophy is to ensure
that all students with special
needs have opportunities to
be in the regular classrooms
whenever possible. Please
contact
for more information.
Alberta Education is
committed to improving
education outcomes for First
Nations, Métis and Inuit
(FNMI) students and to
closing the gap in education
achievement between FNMI
and other provincial students.
We work with First Nations
and Métis leaders and
communities to engage FNMI
parents and families to
support student success
through collaborative
partnerships with schools and
by developing culturally
relevant programs, resources
and student supports.
Students volunteer in the
community and create
community partnerships.
Students are also exposed to
many things about their
culture via hands-on-activities
and visits with elders and
community members. Please
contact
ca for more information.
Mental health supports in
schools are integrated with
services provided through
government (Alberta Health,
Child & Family Services) and
through community agencies.
School counselors across the
district provide both
individual and group
interventions that focus on
identifying core problem
areas and supporting
classroom learning. Please
contact
ca for more information.
École McTavish has many
opportunities for students
interested in visual and
performing arts. Option
courses that are offered at
our school include: Glee,
Band, Drama, and Art. There
are also extra-curricular
offerings: Theatre Production
and Set Design.
Several teachers at our
school also participate in
Learning Through The Arts.
This initiative partners local
artists with teachers and
together they design
engaging and quality lessons
that incorporate fine arts into
core curriculum.
Contact
ca for more information
Knowledge and Employability
courses (K&E) are designed
for students who meet the
criteria and learn best
through experiences that
integrate essential and
employability skills in
occupational contexts.
The courses provide students
opportunities to enter into
employment or continue
their education.
Knowledge and Employability
courses are for students in
Grades 8 to 12 who
demonstrate reading, writing,
mathematical and/or other
levels of achievement two to
three grade levels below
their age-appropriate grade.
Students may combine K&E
courses with other junior–
senior high school courses or
transition in and out of K&E
courses throughout Grades 8
to 12.
In May, students will be able to register online via PowerSchool Parent Portal. More information coming soon and will be sent home to families!
Future of McTavish!
