Kits PAC - Links of General Interest to Parents

Also see Kits-PAC-Special-Interest-Groups

 SMARTRISK is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives.
http://www.smartrisk.ca/

By definition, the Stupid Line is the line of choice that we each have that separates smart risk from stupid risk. By crossing your stupid line, you’ve taken a risk that may result in injury. But there are five choices that can be made to keep from crossing the Stupid Line: Buckle Up. Drive Sober. Look First. Wear the Gear. Get Trained.
http://www.smartrisk.ca/ContentDirector.aspx?tp=1070&dd=8

No Regrets is a peer leadership program for Canadian high schools. It addresses the fact that injuries kill more Canadian teenagers than all other causes of death combined.
http://www.smartrisk.ca/ListingContributions.aspx?dd=5&sd=146

Parents Together is a mutual help/support program for parents experiencing parent/teen conflict or concerned with their teen's behaviour.
Parents Together  is administered by: Boys and Girls Clubs of BC
http://www.parentstogether.ca/

Information about youth justice in Canada
http://www.canada.justice.gc.ca/en/ps/yj/

RCMP deal.org Program
http://www.deal.org/DefaultSite/webzine/index_e.aspx?ArticleID=555

http://www.theantidrug.com/about.asp

http://www.dare.com/

http://www.safeschools.gov.bc.ca/

Safe, Caring and Orderly Schools, A Guide
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sco

Call it Safe - A parent guide for dealing with harassment and intimidation in secondary schools
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sco/resources.htm

The VSB published a pamphlet June 2005 titled "When I have a question or concern"
http://www.vsb.bc.ca

Book of interest to Parents and Teachers:
"HOLD ONTO YOUR KIDS: Why Parents Matter" by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté
and
Course available on DVD "MAKING SENSE OF ADOLESCENCE" by Gordon Neufeld
http://www.gordonneufeld.com

   Katy Hutchinson, the Mother of eleven-year old twins, Emma and Sam, resides with her family in Victoria, BC.  She moved to Vancouver Island six years ago, following the horrific murder of her husband Bob McIntosh.   In the course of dealing with the legal issues surrounding Bob's death, she met and married lawyer Michael Hutchison.
   After Bob's murder on New Year's Eve 1997 Katy waited for five years while the RCMP worked tirelessly to obtain the evidence to prosecute and convict his killers.  During that period, Katy developed her  perception of the societal forces and lack of understanding amongst young people that created the circumstances leading to Bob's death.  She grew to recognize the need to advise and educate young members of the community about the risks that arise with the combination of young people, alcohol, and a lack of supervision.
   Katy is currently divides her time between working with her husband Michael in his law practice and her growing professional speaking career.  She is happiest when playing on the beach with her kids and their dog, Halle, and tries to fit in the occasional game of golf...
http://www.katyhutchisonpresents.com/
(In the fall of 2003 Katy Hutchinson presented to Kits Students at Kits and to Vancouver parents at Magee)

Vancouver School District has an alternate program called "Take A Hike".

Very demanding adventure based outdoor ed and academics for at risk youth 15-19 , grades 10-12.

http://www.takeahikefoundation.org

Future of Learning Group
MIT Media Laboratory
http://learning.media.mit.edu

Internet Safety
Includes information on Internet bullyin

http://www.safeonlineoutreach.com
Courses for students and courses for parents to teach cautions about social networking

http://www.css.to
Canadian Sleep Society, School of Psychology (École de psychologie), Université Laval, Québec
Has report on 'SLEEPINESS AND THE HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE OF ADOLESCENT STUDENTS'

http://members.shaw.ca/QPAC/K-PAC-Food-safety.html
Kits PAC Special Interest Group about Food Safety - Healthy Eating

http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Information

http://members.shaw.ca/QPAC/K-PAC-Teen-Depression.html
Kits PAC Special Interest Group about teen depression

Growing up lesbian or gay in Canada
http://www.canadianliving.com/relationships/friends_and_family/growing_up_lesbian_or_gay_in_canada.php

http://www.tobaccofacts.org

http://www.gosmokefree.ca

http://www.mcs.bc.ca/

http://www.teendrivers.ca
BCAA TRAFFIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
The BC Automobile Association Traffic Safety Foundation is a not for profit charity, the charitable arm of BCAA.  They have just launched (Oct. 2007) their “Teen Driving Workshop for Parents,” a free Workshop which gives parents the tools to help manage their teens through this very exciting (but scary!) time of their sons/daughters learning to drive.
There will be two Workshops in Vancouver in the next while:
-  The first is scheduled Thursday, October 11th, 2007 at the Kerrisdale BCAA Office, 2347 West 41st Avenue, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - To register, please call 604 268-5817; and
-  The second is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 at the Broadway BCAA Office, 999 West Broadway, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm - To register, please call 604 268-5603.
If you would like further information about these Workshops, please visit: the web site or contact Deborah Loren, Manager, BCAA Community Development at 604 297-2157 (office) or 604 619-9399 (cell).
Note: workshop presented following Kits PAC meeting May, 19, 2010.

'Driver, Survivor' course available annually at Magee Secondary, contact:
http://magee.vsb.bc.ca/

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Greater Vancouver branch
http://www.maddvan.bc.ca

Sexuality education for parents:
Health Canada has recently launched Talk To Me, a sexuality education
program designed to help parents talk to their children about sexuality:
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/edinfo/check/#sex

Motivational books/speaker on AIDS awareness
http://www.ScottFried.com

Planet Ahead web site by teens, for teens, from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
http://www.planetahead.ca/home.cfm

http://www.schoollibraries.ca/

Canada Reads Follow-up
http://www.cbc.ca/canadareads/questionaire.htm

Kitsilano Library (has French books)
http://www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/branches/Kitsilano/home.html

Since September 2003, students can attend any public school in British Columbia where there is space, either in their "home" district or in any other district.
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/edinfo/check/#choice

The Vancouver School Board

The Vancouver School Board, Parents

The Vancouver School Board, Parent Advisory Council

The Vancouver School Board, Parent Advocacy Program

The Vancouver School Board, District Parent Representative

BC Ministry of Education Home Page

BC Ministry of Education, Curriculum subject areas

BC Ministry of Education, Graduation

BC Ministry of Education, Examinations (Grade 10, 11 & 12)

BC Ministry of Education, Performance standards

BC Ministry of Education, Foundation Skills Assessment

BC Ministry of Education, Advancement via individual determination (AVID)

The BC Provincial Learning Network

Open School BC - Online Consortium
http://online.openschool.bc.ca

Achieve BC, developing more choices within the K-12 public education system
http://www.achievebc.ca

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils

BCCPAC Leadership Manual 2004

Schoolnet Rescol    Plans to link all 16,000+ Canadian Schools together. Information in English or French.

Schoolnet - Grassroots Program
http://www.schoolnet.ca/grassroots/e/home/index.asp

CANADIAN INDICATORS
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada's 2005 publication Country Profile for Canada provides an overview of the Canadian data reported for the OECD's Education at a Glance 2005 study. To view the report, visit:
http://www.cmec.ca/stats/oecd/EAG2005.en.pdf
For more information about Education at a Glance 2005, visit:
http://www.oecd.org/document/34/0,2340,en_2649_34515_35289570_1_1_1_1,00.html

http://www.iearn.org
http://www.iearn.org/globe/globe_NorthAmerica.html
http://www.iEARN-canada.org

iEARN-Canada has been active in iEARN since 1992. Originally
                                 based with the Alberta Global Education Project, iEARN-Canada is
                                 now coordinated by educators based also in Alberta who are
                                 affiliated with SchoolNet Canada. Both English and
                                 French-speaking communities are actively involved. Since the
                                 1990s, iEARN-Canada staff have facilitated the "Kids from Kanata"
                                 project, linking native schools. Schools have an interest in
                                 environmental and literary projects.

The Canadian School Board Association has gathered fundraising ideas from across the country. A is for ASK: A Fundraising Guide is available for $25. Learn what to do and what not to do! Contact CSBA

The U.S. Parent-Teacher Association

Canadian Council  on Learning - The Minerva Lecture Series was created to foster discussion between
Canadian learning researchers and citizens from across the country. The Minerva Lecture Series is a unique opportunity to understand how research can inform and affect learning for all at different stages of life.
http://www.ccl-cca.ca/minervaseries

January 2004 Kits Junior Musical 'Romeo Loves Juliet'
February 2004 & 2005 Kits Canadian Improv Games
May 2004 Kits School Musical 'J.C. Super Star'
May 2004 Kits Water Demons
June 2004 Kits Water Demons dragonboat team in the Alcan Festival at False Creek
February 2005 Kits Dramarama Vanfest
March 2005 Kits Junior Play 'Village of Idiots'
April 2005 Kits School Musical 'Guys and Dolls'
January 2006 Kits Junior Play "Hotel Paridiso"
May 2006 Kits School Musical "Anything Goes"
February 2007 kits Junior Play 'Treasure Island'
May 2007 Kits School Musical "Oliver"
http://www.pbase.com/kashetsky/kitsilano_high_school

November 2007 Kits Junior Play 'Skin of Our Teeth'
(NO LINK AVAILABLE)

Family Services of Greater Vancouver - Workshops: Parenting & Personal Growth
http://www.fsgv.ca/programpages/communityeducationanddevelopment/workshopscourses-parenting.html

The Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs
http://www.frp.ca

Teacher's Tutoring Service
http://www.tutor.bc.ca/

Terry Small Educational Services, Inc. - for courses like How To Study Smarter
http://www.terry small.com

Kumon - math, reading - tutoring system
http://www.kumon.com/?ovchn=GGL&ovcpn=kumon&ovcrn=kumon+math&ovtac=PPC&gclid=COzay46Lm5MCFQoZawodNi-twQ

The non-profit Khan Academy, a vast digital trove of free mini-lectures all narrated by Khan, an ebullient, articulate Harvard MBA and former hedge fund manager.
http://www.khanacademy.org

Vancouver SOS - Save our Schools
http://www.vancouversos.ca/
 SOS now BCSPE
 http://www.bcspe.ca/

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
http://www.vch.ca/home_page/index.htm#

Pacific Spirit Health Centre and other Vancouver Health Centres
http://www.vch.ca/community/community_health_centres.htm#cha4

Vancouver Youth Health Clinics
http://www.vch.ca/community/youth_clinics.htm

Kitsilano Community Centre
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/cc/kitsilano/index.htm

Kitsilano Community Web Pages
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/community_profiles/kitsilano/index.htm

Kits House
http://www.kitshouse.com

http://www.translink.bc.ca/Transportation_Services/Fares_Passes/go_card.asp
TransLink GoCard - student discount on bus fares<>

John Ralston Saul spoke at Magee Secondary, September 2004. He highlighted Canada's long history of support for a universal, accessible public education system. His entertaining and well crafted talk earned a prolonged standing ovation. A live webcast of his talk is available on Working TV at the link below.
John Ralston Saul Webcast

http://www.headlinestheatre.com
The Company was founded in 1981 by a group of politically active artists. Since then it has produced many hundreds of projects and has become a world leader in community specific, issue-oriented theatre, winning numerous awards. We call our community work interactiveTHEATRE FOR LIVING.

http://www.metowe.org/
Me to We organization, from Me to We book by Authors Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger, founders of Free The Children,

http://www.oambassadors.org
Organization that encourages student philanthropy - associated with Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger, founders of Free The Children,

http://www.sja.ca/?regionId=d78a4778266f4dd987b36270fb0f96a0Region
St. John Ambulance - Vancouver - first aid

http://www.redcross.ca/lowermainland
Click on "Educational & Youth Programs" for information on:
Youth TAP (Training in Action Program)
The Youth TAP (Training in Action Program) of the Canadian Red Cross in the Lower Mainland works actively and successfully with youth, teachers, and youth leaders around critical contemporary global issues.  We provide youth with workshops, events, training, materials and mentoring to increase knowledge, develop empathy, and acquire skills to become a catalyst for personal action and involvement.

http://www.ubcmun.com/
UBC Model UN - (UBCMUN) is Western Canada’s largest simulated United Nations conference. An annual project of the International Relations' Students Association (IRSA), UBCMUN is forum where students from numerous universities and varied academic fields develop a greater understanding for global affairs and the inner workings of international diplomacy.  There are opportunities for secondary school students to volunteer.

http://www.vancouver2010.com/En/GettingInvolved/Default.htm
Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Olympics - Getting Involved

http://www.studentvote.ca/bc/electionresults.php
BC Provincial election 2005 student vote results

http://www.bcricwh-training.bc.ca/speakers_events/minimed_school/mini_med_school.htm
UBC Mini Med School from  BC Research Institute for Children's & Women's Health offers a series of evening lectures in the autumn for students. Attendance might lead to a summer job opportunity.

http://www.opusacademy.com
Enrichment courses for Vancouver area advanced and gifted students

http://www.musican.ca
Non profit supporting school music - bands and choirs

http://www.stagecraft.ca
Musical Theatre School For Children

http://www2.bardonthebeach.org/youth.html
Bard On The Beach - Young Shakespeareans Workshops - summer

http://www.psyl.ca
Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership three week summer program on Vancouver Island for students

http://www.jabc.org/programs.cfm?itemid=746&smocid=140
Junior Achievement of British Columbia - high school programs, business

UBC TECHTrek - workshop series offered by the Department of Computer Science for Grade 8 to 12 students. TECHTrek is a series of three (information technology) workshops offered on Saturday mornings starting January 24, 2009:
- Students in Grades 8 to 10 will participate in a series of fun, hands-on activities that introduce them to Computer Science
- For grade 11 and 12 students, each workshop will consist of short talks by one of our professors and an industry representative followed by a hands-on activity.
- These workshops will be FUN and FREE! Participants will have a chance to win an “iPod TOUCH”, and other fun prizes. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information and to reserve a seat please visit our website at: http://www.techtrek.ca  Students can register for one, two, or all three workshops, but there is limited space, so please register early!
- The Computer Science Department at UBC is a top-ranked Computer Science department in Canada, as well as in North America. Our professors are leading researchers and outstanding instructors. Our department offers multiple and flexible program options to undergraduate students. For more details, please visit: http://www.cs.ubc.ca/prospective/ugrad

http://www.seatosky.bc.ca
Sea to Sky Outdoor School
Kits FI Environmntal Studies grade 9 - 3 day trip 2007-8

http://www.getprepared.ca
From the government of Canada, Is your family prepared?
Learn how to prepare a home emergency kit and a car emergency kit.

http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/Page.asp?PageID=1366&ArticleID=3309&Src=blank&From=SubCategory
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Jump for Heart

http://www.terryfoxrun.org/english/about%20terry%20fox/default.asp?s=1
Terry Fox Foundation - Terry Fox Run

http://www.biketoworkweek.org
May 2008 a Kits student, Gaelen M, was Team Captain for the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC)’s Bike to Work initiative.

Students raised funds in 2007-8 for NOISE, an Africa project

ANNUAL STUDENT WEB PAGE CONTEST

March 31 is the entry deadline for the annual Statistics Canada Web Page Contest, which encourages K-12 students to use and display data in creative ways. Up to $100 in prizes is available for each grade level.

http://www.statcan.ca/english/kits/conrul.htm

Nov. 14, 2006

* Math Help Suggestions from Math Department Head Al Sarna

Here are some links that are quite useful:

http://www.algebrahelp.com

https://webmail.vsb.bc.ca/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.algebrahelp.com

http://www.sosmath.com/index.html

https://webmail.vsb.bc.ca/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.sosmath.com/index.html

These can also spider out to most of high school math through calculus and beyond!

UBC Department of Computer Science Workshop Series for High School Students

Dec. 2008

We are excited to announce the TECHTrek workshop series offered by the UBC Department of Computer Science for Grade 8 to 12 students. TECHTrek is a series of three workshops offered on Saturday mornings starting January 24, 2009. For grade 11 and 12 students, each workshop will consist of short talks by one of our professors and an industry representative followed by a hands-on activity. Students in Grades 8 to 10 will participate in a series of fun, hands-on activities that introduce them to Computer Science. These workshops will be FUN and FREE! Participants will have a chance to win an ³iPod TOUCH², and other fun prizes. Parents are welcome to attend. For more information and to reserve a seat please visit our website at: www.techtrek.ca. Students can register for one, two, or all three workshops, but there is limited space, so please register early!

SUMMER JOBS, VOLUNTEERING, CAMPS

Check with the Kits Counselling Department for suggestions. There is also a notice board on the second floor hall wall just west of the school office that has some helpful postings.

http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com
  Outstanding Academic Summer Programs in Oxford, Cambridge, and Paris

http://www.ghardytours.com/bc_edinburgh_oxford_london.htm
http://www.collingwood.org/downloads/academics/summer_2007_brochure.pdf
 Summer 2007 Edinburgh, Oxord and London opportunity to get grades 10, 11 or 12 English, grade 12 creative writing or grade 12 Phys Ed. Tour in
 conjunction with Collingwood School (private) in West Vancouver.

http://www.SummerCredits.com
High school credits in Ireland - summer

http://www.ssp.harvard.edu
Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, Summer School for Secondary students

Resources for student travel/study opportunities listed on a school counselling site

http://kalamalka.sd22.bc.ca/counsellor_website/travel.html

  See CPF French web resources:

0500.   French Summer Camp

0510.   French Travel Related

0515.   French Work and Volunteer Programs

from

CPF National French Internet Address and Popular Software Lists - http://members.shaw.ca/cpf99

http://www.canlearn.ca
Includes
    - Saving for a Child's Education
             * Save Early, Earn More
             * Get the Grant
             * Qualify for Bond Money?
    - Preparing for Post Secondary
            * Find the Career For You
            * Discover Programs and Schools
            * Find Money for School

Link to grade 8-9 parent night info

Link to grade 10-11 parent night info

Link to grade 12 parent night info

Link to information for grade 12 students and parents

Kitsilano has Junior and a Senior  improv (as in improvisation) teams. The Senior team won Nationals spring 2005.

http://www.improv.ca

http://www.bcimprovleague.com

From the Kits School e-bulletin 2010Jan04
THE GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER - A VALUABLE YOUTH RESOURCE!
Please visit:  http://kitsilano.vsb.bc.ca/downloads/TheGrapevineYouthNewsletter.pdf
The Grapevine!  Check out this valuable source of information for youth opportunities, jobs, connections - everything you might need to get involved and active in your community. Basketball, theatre, politics, volunteerism.....check it out!

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL). A global education association.
http://www.tesol.org

Also see Parent Resources

Kits-PAC-Resources