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COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
LINDSAY THURBER
ÉCOLE SECONDAIRE
OUR SCHOOL
LTCHS Administration
Mr. J. Clevette - Principal
Mr. C. Baker - Vice Principal
Mr. D. DeMale - Vice Principal
Mr. S. Jette - Vice Principal
Mr. D. Lower - Vice Principal
GREAT REASONS TO ATTEND LINDSAY THURBER
Lindsay Thurber has something for everyone!
Accepting and Welcoming
School Culture
Comprehensive Athletics
Program
Extensive Program Offerings
On-site Career Centre
Multitude of Specialized Course
Paths Available
Energized Student Leadership
Opportunities
Multicultural Environment
Varied Student Travel and
Cultural Exchange Opportunities
High Tech Modern Facility
French Immersion and
International Baccalaureate
Programs
Alternative Programs including
K & E, Pathways and Foundations
World Languages including
French, Japanese, Spanish and
German
CAREER CENTRE
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For further information, please contact
the LTCHS Career Centre at
403-347-1171, ext. 2600
indsay Thurber is one of the only
schools in the province to provide a
full-time teacher/career counsellor
responsible for assisting students
with career and educational planning.
Students receive help with choosing
post secondary programs suited to their
skills and interests as well as
information about scholarship and post
secondary financing. We also provide
information on colleges and
universities in Alberta, Canada and
international locations. Students have
access to a wealth of resources and
assistance in helping them make
choices for their future.
The following services are offered:
Post Secondary Planning
Peer Tutoring
Career Presentations
Job Shadowing
Career Expo
Financing Information
Study Skills
Scholarships and Bursaries
Post Secondary Visits
Career Counselling
Summer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Resumé Development
High School Course Selection
Registered Apprenticeship Program
Green Certificate Program
Health Internship Program
STUDENT LEADERSHIP & LINK CREW
The Student Leadership Program
at Lindsay Thurber is designed for
students interested in making a
difference. Leadership students
develop leadership, mentoring,
communication, organization and time
management skills while volunteering
for projects that include the promotion
of school activities, social justice,
fundraisers, community events and
student/staff recognition.
S
uccess in the Leadership course
leads to a personal sense of belonging
and accomplishment, as well as
scholorship opportunities.
Link Crew is a school-community
building program. It is based on the
simple concept of connecting our
incoming Grade 9 students with
successful students in Grades 10-12. As
well as creating a sense of comfort for
our new students, this link helps them to
build positive attitudes and study habits,
develop respect for peers, and become
motivators and role models for each
other.
O
ur Link Crew students are carefully
selected. It is a great opportunity for
them to make a difference while gaining
excellent leadership skills.
RAIDER ATHLETICS
Thurber boasts one of the largest athletic
offerings in Alberta, complete with state-ofthe-art facilities and equipment. Our students
have a multitude of opportunities to develop
their athletic abilities.
R
aider teams consistently challenge for
league and provincial titles in all major sports.
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ports include the
following:
Football
Volleyball
Basketball
Badminton
Wrestling
Team Handball
Track & Field
Rugby
Soccer
Curling
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country Running
CORE COURSES
English, Social Studies,
Mathematics, Science, and Physical
Education courses are required for
completion of a High School Diploma.
Lindsay Thurber prides itself on
having specialized teachers in all core
areas to assist students in reaching
their potential.
S
tudents in our school have the
advantage of working in one of the
most technically advanced, modern
educational facilities in Alberta.
CTS MEDIA & DESIGN
Career and Technology Studies
courses provide relevant and
engaging learning opportunities for
students. CTS Media & Design
students are encouraged to follow their
interests and passions, which increases
their skills in a variety of areas. The
computers, programs and equipment at
Lindsay Thurber reflect current
industry standards.
Courses include the following:
Computer Media 9
Interior Design 9
MS Applications
Design Studies
Programming
Photography
Graphic Design
Motion Media
Video
Web Design
Animation
Financial Studies
Yearbook
Tourism
Legal Studies
Fashion Studies
CTS VOCATIONAL
CTS Vocational
courses allow
students to have hands-on experience
in areas of interest while forming
the basis for further learning. These
courses lead to a wide range of
trade-related opportunities. Thurber
has specialized teachers who assist
students in improving their skills.
Courses include the following:
Mechanics
Autobody
Construction Technologies
Fabrication
Cosmetology
Food Studies
LINDSAY THURBER EXTRAS
95 Videoconferencing opportunities
occurred in the past year, supporting
classroom learning. Some connection sites
include The Holocaust Centre, The
Cleveland Museum of Art, St. Louis
University and the Mariner’s Museum.
More than 130 students are
involved in Student Leadership and
Link Crew activities. These
activities include the following:
Grade 9 Welcome
Grade 9 Raider Camp
Taking It To The Streets
Bar-B-Que
Senior Christmas Dinner
Amazing Race Red Deer
Lindsay Thurber has the largest
Counselling Team in an Alberta
High School. Our team consists of
7 full-time counsellors.
This includes the following:
4 Personal Focus Counsellors
1 Behavior Focus Counsellor
1 Career Counsellor
1 Alternative Education
Counsellor
Lindsay Thurber is in
The 2010 Lindsay Thurber
drop-out rate was 3.7% compared
to the provincial average of 4.7%.
partnership with the Red Deer
Day Care Society. Students work
off-site and receive credits as well
the potential to earn accreditation
in Early Learning & Child Care.
LINDSAY THURBER EXTRAS
In support of our Grade 9 students,
they take part in a Raider Camp.
This program is a year-long program
that transitions students from middle
school into high school. It focuses on
introducing students to our school,
communication skills, study skills and
preparing Grade 9’s for success in
high school and beyond.
Lindsay Thurber offers one of
the most comprehensive selection of
programs and courses in the Province
of Alberta. 295 courses are available to
students throughout the school.
O
ver 750 students are involved in
second language instruction in the
following languages:
French
Spanish
German
Japanese
WORLD LANGUAGES
A working knowledge of foreign
languages complements effective
careers in business, social work, the
health professions, hotel management,
travel and tourism, international law,
communications, law enforcement
and public administration. Our World
Languages department gives the
opportunity for students to have an
edge going into their chosen career.
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orld Language students also
have wonderful opportunities to
interact with students from France,
Japan, Spain and Germany through
travel and partnerships.
France
Japan
Spain
Germany
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Lindsay Thurber offers many
exciting opportunities for international
travel. Many of our students take
advantage of this experience and take
part in the international trips that we
offer.
Through international travel,
Thurber students are able to relate
course material to the places and
structures that they will see. Students
also have the possibility of living and
learning in other countries as part of
exchange opportunities.
The eductional value for students
are immense.
Our students are exposed to
different architecture, art, history,
culture, language, geography, food,
music and people - as well as making
great friends along the way!
T
he following countries are past,
current or future travel destinations:
JapanSwitzerland
FranceCosta Rica
GermanyEngland
GreeceMorocco
SpainDisneyland
ItalyNew York
FINE ARTS
Thurber offers a wide selection of
opportunities in Art, Band, Choir,
Dance and Drama, allowing students
to showcase their talents.
T
he Fine Arts department is a
prominent component of the culture in
our school. Thurber offers a wide
selection of opportunites for students.
Along with scheduled courses, students
have the opportunity to participate in the
following activities:
Healing Through the Arts at Red Deer Hospital
Band and Choir Concerts
Provincial Music Festivals
Signature Events such as the Jazz Café, the Snow Ball and Jazz Night
Canadian Rocky Mountain Festival
Regional and Provincial Improv Teams
Zone and Provincial Drama Festivals
Musical Shows from Broadway
Community Art Shows
Chamber Ensembles and Pep Band
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
The International Baccalaureate
Program is a rigorous, pre-university
program of studies designed to give
students an academically challenging
experience that develops the whole
person.
Our
IB Program seeks to give
students the intellectual, social, and
critical perspective that will allow
them to flourish in the increasingly
complex world beyond high school.
Central to this goal is instilling in all
IB students, the understanding that
they belong to an interdependent
global community.
The Grade 9 and 10 Honours
Program is designed for students who
are academically inclined and are
considering taking IB courses in
Grade 11. These courses provide a
variety of opportunities for academic
enrichment and enjoyment. Thurber
offers a full or partial IB commitment.
FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM
French Immersion courses include:
French Language Arts
Étude Sociales
Sciences
Biologie
Chimie
Physique
Mathématiques
Éducation Physique
Carriére et Vie
Our French Immersion program
offers students the opportunity to
have a significant portion of their core
classes taught in French. Students
participating in French Immersion will
master both the English and French
languages as well as develop an
appreciation for French culture.
T
he program is designed to help
our students become functionally
bilingual and attain their future travel,
education and career goals as
bilingual citizens.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Each year, Lindsay Thurber is the
destination for many international
students from across the world.
International students bring a strong
sense of globalization and they enrich
the cultural climate of our school.
Upon arrival in Red Deer, our
international students are placed with
host families.
International students are
encouraged to use their English skills
while in Canada. They also have the
opportunity to take English as a
Second Language (ESL) classes at
Lindsay Thurber.
Lindsay Thurber has hosted
students from the following
countries:
China
Japan
Netherlands
Germany
Honduras
Malaysia
South Korea
Colombia
Mexico
Brazil
Austria
Romania
Indonesia
France
ALTERNATE PROGRAMS
Support Programs:
The Learning Strategies program is designed for
students who require extra assistance in developing
educational strategies, and require alternate
instruction to support specific learning difficulties.
Our ESL program is designed to provide
opportunities to learn and practice the skills required
for success in courses outside this program.
The First Nations Metis Inuit Learning Services
program takes a proactive approach in supporting
FNMI students in their goal to complete high school.
Odyssey is a regular stream academic program
intended for Grade 9 students who are at risk for
learning due to external circumstances. This is a
program that focuses on the 5 core subjects. The goal
of the Odyssey program is to reintegrate students into
mainstream classes.
Knowledge and Employability:
At Lindsay Thurber, our K & E
Foundations and Pathways:
These programs offer
courses provide an alternative for
those students who have not achieved
success in middle school or high
school, but have demonstrated a desire
to learn and maintain a positive
attitude towards school.
individualized program planning based
on each student’s strengths, learning
styles, level of achievement and
learning ability.
Students who are enrolled in the
K & E program earn credits towards a
Certificate of High School
Achievement. Upon completion of
the certificate, students may continue
working towards a High School
Diploma.
Students are integrated into the
regular learning environment
according to interest, suitability and
appropriateness of course
requirements. The level of inclusion,
curriculum, class expectations and
learning outcomes are modified for
students based on their individual
learning goals.
CLUBS & STUDENT LIFE
Lindsay Thurber has a rich student
School clubs include the
following:
Improv
Environment Club
IB Helping You
Anime Club
Music Club
Rowing Club
Knitting Club
Aboriginal Club
Newspaper
Fashion Club
Healing Through the Arts
Ski Club
Hard Dance Club
life where all students find a place to
fit in and belong. There are a wide
variety of classes, extra curricular
activities and clubs that students can
participate and be involved in the
culture of the school.
S
ome of our events and activities
that occur during lunch or after school
include dances, Fright Week,
Anti-Bullying Week, 12 Days of
Christmas, Think Recycle, pep rallies,
Theme Days, Grad Fashion show, a
variety of fundraisers and numerous
community events. It is a busy place!
ÉCOLE SECONDAIRE LINDSAY THURBER COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
4204-58 STREET, RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA T4N 2L6
PH: 403-347-1171 FAX: 403-340-1676
Website: http://lindsaythurber.rdpsd.ab.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LindsayThurber
Brochure By: P. Mosychuk & D. DeMale
Photos By: P. Mosychuk, A. McGrath &
2010 - 2012 Yearbook Students