Alpha Secondary School

Infobox Education in Canada
name= Alpha Secondary ["For School Data, Source: [http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/schoolbook/ BC Schools Book] ." "Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Education" January 16, 2006.]


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streetaddress= 4600 Parker St
city= Burnaby
province= British Columbia
postalcode= V5C 3E2
areacode= 604
phone= 664-8535
fax= 664-8541
email=
url= http://alpha.sd41.bc.ca/
schoolnumber= 4141005
schoolboard= School District 41 Burnaby
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principal= Mr. B. Jackson
viceprincipal= Ms. S. Lauzon & Mr. D Rawnsley
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staff= 61
fundingtype= Public
schooltype= high school
grades= 8-12
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area= Burnaby
motto= Where The Best Get Better
mascot= Aztec (Previously Ardvark)
teamname= Aztecs
colours= Blue and Gold
founded=
enrollment= 850
enrollment_as_of= September 2007

Alpha Secondary is a public high school in Burnaby, British Columbia part of School District 41 Burnaby.

Academics

Alpha Secondary offers academic courses as part of the Advanced Placement (AP) program. It was ranked 178th in the Fraser Institute annual ranking of schools in 2005/06." [http://www.fraserinstitute.ca/admin/books/chapterfiles/70BCESC06RANK.pdf Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia and Yukon: 2006 Edition] ." "Fraser Institute". April 2006.] Alpha students often earn the highest number of scholarships per capita.

* Jack Trovato - (teacher) 2003 Certificate of Excellence - Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence [ [http://www.bctf.ca/newsReleases/archive/2003/2003-05-16.html B.C. teachers win Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence] "British Columbia Teachers' Federation", News Release,May 16, 2003]

Mission Statement

The mission of Alpha Secondary School staff, together with our parents and our community is to provide a supportive climate in a multi-cultural environment where all individuals have the opportunity to maximize their talents for the benefit of society. Through academic, creative and extracurricular pursuits, students and staff are encouraged to develop their potential with a desire to engage in lifelong learning.

Clubs and Councils

Alpha is best known for its well - rounded students and numerous successful extra curricular activities. To date, there are approximately 35 clubs and councils at the school. The four main councils include: Sports Council, Fine and Performing Arts Council, Grad Council and Students' Council. As of June 12th, 2008, the current school president is Ron Lau.

Athletics

* 2004 Provincial AAA Boys Soccer Champions
* 2006 Provincial AAA Volleyball Champions
* 2007 Provincial AAA Volleyball - placed 3rd

Alumni

*Ashley Leitao, a former top ten contestant on Canadian Idol, attended Alpha and graduated in 2004.
*Mike James (rugby), retired professional rugby player, former Team Canada captain
*Devon Sawa, Actor (Final Destination, Casper) (Class of 1998).
*Don Taylor, grad of 1983 currently working for Sportsnet, and the TEAM 1040
*Alfredo Valente, an Olympic Soccer player and Soccer player for the Vancouver Whitecaps, graduated from *Alpha in 1998.

References

External links

* [http://alpha.sd41.bc.ca/ School website]

chool Reports - Ministry of Education

* [http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/class_size/04141005.pdf Class Size]
* [http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/sat_survey/2005/04141005.pdf 2005/2006 Satisfaction Survey]
* [http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/school_perf/04141005.pdf School Performance]
* [http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/fsa/04141005.pdf Skills Assessment]