A message from Principal Travnik
Dear Students,
As we enter the month of April, I encourage each of you to approach the remainder of the school year with a proactive and positive mindset, especially in our unique educational setting. Take this opportunity to reflect on your learning journey so far and set clear goals for the coming months. Planning ahead and staying organized will be key to your success in this unique environment. Consider creating a weekly or monthly schedule that outlines your tasks and deadlines, allowing you to stay on track and manage your time effectively. Remember, every small step you take towards your goals contributes to your overall progress and success.
It's important to recognize that seeking help when needed is not only encouraged but essential for your academic growth. Whether you're struggling with a particular concept, feeling overwhelmed by workload, or simply needing guidance on how to navigate this learning environment, don't hesitate to reach out. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are here to assist you every step of the way. Call, email and or set up a google meet to connect with your teachers. We run an attendance based program in jr high - as it has been shown that attendance is key to success. If you are in high school, or in the Home-Based program you too can set up times to come onto our campus, and work on site. No matter your situation, we are here to help you.
We look forward to seeing you after Spring Break on Tuesday April 2nd.
Warm regards,
Stan Travnik - Principal
Congratulations to Jonah!!
One of our AWESOME grade 9 Language Arts students, Jonah, submitted a short story to a writing contest called Polar Expressions. This contest's mission is to foster high level literacy and provide an outlet for very creative and talented Canadian youth. Jonah's story WON!!! Jonah's work will be published in the anthology titled, SYNERGY... a collection of Short Stories written by Canadian youth in grades 9-12. Well done, Jonah! We are so proud of you!!
Accessing your Moodle
All digital course material & video links can be found on our new Home-Based School Moodle Website https://moodle.blackgold.ca/ We will also be requesting that work submitted digitally (scanned or pdfs) be uploaded through the Moodle dropboxes. Student logins are provided in their Program Plans and are the same as their email/computer logins. Instructions are found in each Moodle course. Please don’t hesitate to ask for help!
Kickstand
Kickstand Connect is a virtual walk-in clinic for Albertans aged 11-25 (but they said their age range is soft; kids will not be denied if they are older or younger than that). Their services are provided by Alberta-certified providers, and there is NO COST associated with them.
There is NO limit to how many times a kid can access the walk-in services; they will be directed to further support if their needs are more intensive. This program has a TON of connections to other mental health support programs in the province.
Mission Statement
Black Gold is a leading school division in creating innovative programming to inspire and create success for students. Black Gold Home-Based School is committed to providing flexible learning options so every student can achieve. Home-Based education choices work in cooperation with students, parents and Black Gold Schools to ensure quality program planning and transition. Home-Based School provides opportunities for Parent-Directed or Teacher-Directed programs and is respectful of parent choice and collaboration. We believe to achieve their full potential, children must be the center of all decisions related to learning and provide course work online or in print in a variety of environments. Home-Based education allows for a personalized learning opportunity for students who require flexibility.