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The Hockey Canada Skills Academy (HCSA) at Aldergrove Community Secondary, which was established in 2001, follows the HSCA (Hockey Canada Skills Academy) guidelines for students. The curriculum allows students to pursue excellence in hockey as well as develop skills for lifelong learning. The outcomes for Physical Education are met in this course and the provincial mandate to encourage healthy lifestyles is pursued. Fitness, Nutrition, Leadership and Hockey Skill Development are some of the components of this course.

This academy is offered to all students in grades 9 to 12, regardless of gender or ability.

• Age of Students Involved: 13 to 18
• Current Year Enrolment: 18
• Multi-Year Program
• Courses Offered/Credit Received: Physical Education at Grade Level – Full 4 Credits

The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.

Details and Fees

Offered within the timetable, the Hockey Canada Skills Academy (HCSA) is an athlete-centered program aimed at developing the whole athlete. The goal is to enhance a player’s confidence and self-esteem while giving them opportunities in both academics and athletics beyond the primary and secondary school system.

The role of the Academy is to provide additional training for minor-aged players, male or female, beginner or advanced, competitive or recreational, who are registered with their local hockey association.

This program is sanctioned for operation by Hockey Canada and the BCAHA. All instructors are fully trained at the NCCP Intermediate Level.

• Age of Students Involved: 13 to 18
• Current Year Enrolment: 24
• Multi-Year Program
• Courses Offered/Credit Received: Hockey (YHKAC 9-12) – Full 4 Credits

The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.

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The Langley Secondary Baseball Academy is a unique program in which diverse students train together with the common purpose of improving their individual and team skills in baseball. The program is open to all students at all skill levels and the focus is on individual skill and team tactical development.  The students will have two Baseball Academy blocks every day in the second semester. The on-field staff will consist of a Head Instructor and at least one Assistant Instructor every session in addition to a Langley Secondary teacher assigned to the Baseball Academy.

• Age of Students: 14-18 yrs
• Current Year Enrolment: 27 grade 9-12 students (run jointly with Softball Academy)
• One-Year Program and Multi-Year Program

Courses Offered/Credit Received:

8 credits in Total:

• 4 credits for grade equivalent Physical Education,
• 4 credits for grade equivalent locally developed Baseball Academy Course.

The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.

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The Langley Secondary Softball Academy is a unique program in which diverse students train together with the common purpose of improving their individual and team skills in softball. The program is open to all students at all skill levels and the focus is on individual skill and team tactical development. The students will have two Softball Academy blocks every day in the first semester. The on-field staff will consist of a Head Instructor and at least one Assistant Instructor every session in addition to a Langley Secondary teacher assigned to the Softball Academy.

• Age of Students:  14-18 yrs
• Current Year Enrolment:  14 grade 9-12 students (run jointly with Baseball Academy)
• One-Year Program and Multi-Year Program
• Courses Offered/Credit Received: Students will be receiving 8 credits through the Softball Academy:
  • 4 credits for grade equivalent Physical Education,
  • 4 credits for grade equivalent Strength & Conditioning and/or 4 credits for grade equivalent locally developed Softball Academy Course.

The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.

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Offered within the timetable, the Soccer Academy is an athlete-centered program aimed at developing the whole athlete. The goal is to enhance a player’s confidence and self-esteem while giving them opportunities in both academics and athletics.

The role of the Academy is to provide general soccer skills, as well as specific positional understandings and skills. Students will be able to better understand the game, as demonstrated through being able to referee games, create appropriate and safe exercise programs, and create age and skill-appropriate practices. Students will also connect with a variety of different soccer organizations in the Lower Mainland.

Age of Students Involved: 14 to 18 (Multi-Year Program offered during Semester 2)

Projected Enrolment: Maximum of 30 students, with priority given to current LSS students

Courses Offered/Credit Received:

• Grade 9: Physical and Health Education 9 x 2 (MPHE-9H and MPHE-9T)
• Grade 10: Soccer Academy 10 (4 Credits) and PHE 10 (4 Credits)
• Grade 11: Fitness and Conditioning 11 (4 Credits) and Active Living 11 (4 Credits)
• Grade 12: Fitness and Conditioning 11 (4 Credits) and Active Living 11 (4 Credits)

The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.

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The DW Poppy Rugby Academy offers students the ability to be part of an inclusive, supportive, student-athlete centered, and holistic development experience. The goal is to help students develop their confidence and leadership skills, while connecting to both Core and Curricular competencies associated with rugby and physical and health education.

The program is open to students of all skill levels. Students will take three courses over two semesters in each school year, focusing on physical and mental skills, as well as developing a deeper understanding of the sport of rugby and the tactics employed in the game.

Age of Students Involved: 13 to 18

Current Year Enrolment: New for 2023-24

Courses Offered/Credit Received:

Grade 10

• PHE10 – 4 credits
• Rugby Academy 10 (BAA course) – 4 credits
• Rugby Foundations 10 (BAA course) – 4 credits

Grade 11

• Active Living 11 – 4 credits
• Fitness & Conditioning 11 – 4 credits
• Rugby Foundations 11 (BAA course) – 4 credits

Grade 12

• Active Living 12 – 4 credits
• Fitness & Conditioning 12 – 4 credits
• Rugby Foundations 12 (BAA course) – 4 credits

The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.

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The DW Poppy Secondary Musical Theatre Academy offers an opportunity for students to develop their skills in music, acting, dance and technical theatre through experiential learning. The program aspires to teach and motivate students to create and inspire through artistic expression. Under the guidance of teachers and professionals working in the fine arts, students learn about all aspects of theatrical production as they prepare for and present musical theatre performances to the Langley community.

• Age of Students: 13-18 yrs
• Current Year Enrolment: The Musical Theatre Academy is not operating in 2023-24.
• One-Year and Multi-Year Program
• Courses Offered/Credit Received: Students receive up to 8 credits through the Musical Theatre Academy – two or four credits for grade equivalent Band or Choir, four credits for the grade equivalent in Musical Theatre.

The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.

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Academy of Dance – includes modern ballet, jazz, choreography, anatomy, hip-hop, dance explorations and dance company.

Academy of Music – includes instrumental and vocal components: chamber music, orchestral, jazz, choral, large ensemble, composition, theory, critical analysis and music history.

Academy of Writing – includes creative and journalistic writing, critical analysis, spoken word, presentation, editing, and use of online, audio communicative technology.

Academy of Photography – includes digital and print photography, use of darkroom and developing techniques, layout, graphics, digital editing and multimedia technology.

Academy of Theatre – includes acting, scriptwriting, directing, stagecraft, video, film, critical analysis and theatre history.

Academy of Visual Arts – includes drawing, painting, sculpture, multi-media, ceramics, fabric, printmaking, anatomy, art history, critical analysis and portfolio presentation.

Courses Offered/Credit Received:

• Grade 8 students choose 2 of Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts as their Fine Arts Majors. Each Major is 6 hours per week, for a total of 12 hours of Fine Arts courses per week. Students may take up to 6 hours of out-of-timetable electives as well. These students receive a minimum of 16 Fine Arts Credits and can take up to 28 Fine Arts Credits per year.
• Grade 9 and 10 students choose 1 of Dance, Drama, Music, Photography, Writing and Visual Arts as their Fine Arts Major for concentration. Students in Grade 9 and 10 are in their Major for 6 hours per week. They take an additional 6 hours of in-timetable electives and may select additional courses outside of the timetable. These students receive a minimum of 16 Fine Arts Credits and can take up to 28 Fine Arts Credits per year.
• Grade 11 and 12 students choose 1 of Dance, Drama, Music, Photography, Writing and Visual Arts as their Fine Arts Graduation Major, with 9 hours per week in this Major and 3 to 6 hours per week in additional Fine Arts elective courses. Students may take up to 6 hours of out-of-timetable electives as well. These students receive 8 Fine Arts Credits, 4 for Graduation Transitions/Arts Portfolio and as many as 12-14 other senior elective course credits per year.
• Age of Students Involved: 13 to 18
• Current Year Enrolment: 500
• Multi-Year Program

The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.

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The Walnut Grove EDGE Academy is an integrated studies approach that combines a multitude of environmental and out of the classroom experiences that enhances the teaching of existing programs.

The program is founded on a blending of classroom-based activities and out of class outings. In many cases, the out-trips will be used to gather information and data that will be later used in the classroom.  In other cases, the out-trip activities will in fact become the classroom with readings, lectures, research, journal writing and classroom instruction happening at the wilderness site.

Along with a number of day outings, the EDGE Academy will involve three extended field trips in September (3 days), January (3 days) and May (4 days). Students are timetabled into classes in such a way as to minimize loss of class time in non-EDGE subjects.

• Age of Students: 16
• Current Enrolment: 70 grade 11 students
• One-Year Program
• Courses Offered/Credit Received: Students in the EDGE Academy will be enrolled in Literacy Studies 11 EDGE, Human Geography 11 EDGE, Outdoor Education 11 EDGE and one of Math Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 11 or Pre-Calculus 12. These 4 courses will be scheduled into one full day of the timetable block cycle. Students select 4 additional courses for the other day. EDGE classes are taught by 4 EDGE teachers who are responsible for integration of the curricula. At the end of the year students will have met all ministry requirements for English 11, Social Studies 11, PE 11 and *Mathematics 11 and will receive 4 credits for each.*EDGE students can take one of three Mathematics courses within the program: Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11 or Pre-Calculus 12.

The hardship policy applies to all enrolled students.

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The Langley Environmental Awareness Program (LEAP) opened its doors at Fort Langley Elementary in September 2017. The goal of the program is to be learning outdoors for a significant portion of instructional time. The purpose of connecting students to the outdoors is to connect students directly to the natural-world through place-based, hands-on learning, allowing the students to understand their relationship with nature, and the impacts that they have. Working with students in various grades, students also learn to develop positive relationships with students who are both younger and older than them through informal mentorship.

The outdoor learning will be based out of one park that will act as the program’s “home-base.” Students will also experience different outdoor environments throughout Langley in various municipal and metro parks throughout the year.

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Age of Students Involved: 5 to 11

Current Year Enrolment: 75

The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.