What’s Up For Students High School Upgrading December 1 to 5, 2014 Book Early for Winter 2015 Call 403-777-7200 now or drop by the Information Centre to make an appointment to register for Winter 2015 Classroom Learning and Self-Directed Learning courses. Classroom courses are offered mornings, afternoons and evenings. Complete a 5-Credit course in only 16 weeks with Self-Directed Learning. January Diploma Exams For Chinook Students Only those students currently registered in a diploma course can write that diploma exam at Chinook Learning Services. For Students Not Registered at Chinook If you are not registered in the diploma course you wish to write the diploma for, you must register to write at SAIT. Visit Student Services, Room 164, for more info. January Diploma Exams Important - Rewriting Diploma Exams Diploma Rewrite Fees are not included in High School Upgrading course fees. If you are rewriting an exam within a two year period, Alberta Education requires a payment of $26.25 per exam before you write the Diploma Exam. All students rewriting Diploma Exams must provide proof of payment to Student Services, Room 164, prior to December 1, 2014. Visit Student Services for Diploma Exam Registration / Rewrite Fee information. January Diploma Exams Accommodations / Extra Time A reminder to students requesting Special Accommodations and/or Extra Time for the January 2015 Diploma Exams to be using their accommodation/extra time logs. The deadline to return the completed application forms and accommodation/extra time logs has passed. However, your logs may still be submitted to Student Services, in Room 164 as soon as possible. Late applications may result in accommodations being denied. Weekly Lunch & Learn “Apps for That” Learn about apps designed to support your studies.  Monday to Thursday  Between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.  In the LRC Conference Room Discover your capacity to improve your course marks with apps to support you . Your Learning Coach Individual Appointments If you would like to discuss your learning needs, contact Eileen Bancroft at:  [email protected]  403-777-7272 Ext. 2004 You may also inquire in the Testing & Accommodation Centre in Room 139 or Student Services in Room 164 to make an appointment with Eileen. The Alex Dental Health Bus Free Dental Cleaning! There are limited spots still available for the The Alex Dental Health Bus coming on December 17. Please stop in at Student Services, in Room 164, to book your appointment. Phones in the Test Centre Students are reminded to do the following with your phones when writing a test in the Test Centre:  Shut off cell phones/smart phones prior to entering the Test Centre  Request and place your phone in one of the black bags  Position the bag in a closed position, where coordinators can see it Mayor’s Food Drive For the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank The Mayor’s Food Drive for the Interfaith Food Bank is now on. Boxes are available for your donations, in the main office and in Student Services. Please consider the needy at this time of year especially, and bring in any food items. The following items are always included in hampers delivered to those in need: pasta sauce, canned fruit, canned beans, canned tomatoes, pasta and rice, canned veggies, canned and dry soup, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, cereal and peanut butter. Other items specially included in hampers for the holidays include turkey, chicken, potatoes, apples, juice, boxed stuffing mix and canned cranberries. Thanks for your donations! Get the Latest Online Chinook’s Website  www.ChinookLearningServices.com Twitter  @ChinookLearning Facebook  www.tinyurl.com/Chinook-Facebook