Open House & On Court Evaluation
for September, 2010

Friday, January 29, 2010 @ North Shore Winter Club

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

The Open House is designed to inform parents about the Sentinel Tennis Academy and to have potential student-athletes participate in an on-court evaluation. If you and your son/daughter would like to be a part of the Open House, the process is as follows:

1.     Complete and submit an on-line registration form.

On-line registration/telephone confirmation period:
                     Nov. 1, 2009 - Jan. 25, 2010

2.     You will receive a telephone confirmation by Diane Nelson once the on-line registration form has been completed and submitted.

3.     You will be contacted in early January to re-confirm parent and student participation at the Open House and to answer any questions about the Open House process.

Parent & Student Preparation for Open House 

1.     Students and parents are asked to arrive to the North Shore Winter Club main entrance at 1:25 p.m.

2.     Students are requested to arrive ready to participate in an on-court try-out from

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

3.     Parents will be escorted to a meeting room at the NSWC for an information session with Diane Nelson & Kathy Grant, Senior Counsellor & Advanced Placement Coordinator.

4.    Parents are to come prepared to submit a photocopy of the student’s latest report card.

For example, if the student is currently in grade 7, bring a complete copy of the first term report card. Eventually, a copy of the student’s full year’s report card will be required.

5.     Registered parents will receive a prepared package of information about the academy and Sentinel Secondary.

If parents/students are still interested in the academy after the Open House, parents are to contact Diane Nelson: dnelson@sd45.bc.ca OR 604-981-1150.

The West Vancouver School District Tennis Academy is a wonderful program for the student who wants to develop his/her potential as a high performance athlete, or just simply wants to learn and enjoy playing the game of tennis.

About the West Vancouver School District Tennis Program

The West Vancouver School District's Tennis Academy is a wonderful program for the student who wants to develop his/her potential as a high performance athlete, or just simply wants to learn and enjoy playing the game of tennis.

Students enrolled full time at Rockridge Secondary or Sentinel Secondary now have the opportunity to pursue the passion of playing tennis, while continuing to receive an excellent education. So, for the 'tennis passionate' student, we are very proud to offer this very new and exciting program - the first of its kind in the province of British Columbia!

Program goals

The primary goal is to provide a formal tennis training program within the academic setting of Rockridge Secondary School to allow for achievement and excellence in sport and education.

The WVSD Tennis Academy is a sports program within the public school that offers young tennis players the opportunity to complete their academic requirements in the morning and then the ability to participate in tennis skill development training in the afternoon, all during school hours. The program is strictly supplementary to the existing programs run by various tennis clubs.

Eligibility

• Students must be registered full time at Rockridge Secondary School OR Sentinel Secondary School.
• Male or Female
• Grades 8-12
• A minimum of C+ average is expected academically.
• Good to excellent work habits are expected in each subject area.
• Good to excellence is expected in the area of social responsibility.

Tuition
$4625 or $500 per month - Sept. to May; $125 - June  

• September to mid-June
• $32 per year IAP (Industrial Alliance Pacific) Insurance Coverage (24 hours/7 days per week)
• $100 Clothing Kit
• $25 classroom resources deposit (to be refunded in June when classroom textbooks returned)

Tennis Academy Components

On Court Instruction
Mondays 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. North Shore Winter Club
Wednesdays 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. North Shore Winter Club
Fridays 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. North Shore Winter Club

Note:
Students are transported one-way by bus from Rockridge Secondary/Sentinel Secondary TO the North Shore Winter Club (NSWC) each on court instructional day. Parents are then responsible for picking up the students at the NSWC at 3:00 p.m., the conclusion of each on court session.

Off Court/Dryland Instruction
Thursdays 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. North Shore Winter Club
Level 10 Fitness Training

Classroom Instruction
Tuesdays 1:40 - 3:00 p.m. Sentinel Secondary School

Sample Daily Timetable

8:25	Warning Bell -1st Period
8:30 - 9:50	1st Period (80 minutes) Includes announcements
9:50 - 10:05	Recess #1
10:05	Warning Bell - 2nd Period
10:10 - 11:25	2nd Period (75 minutes)
11:25- 11:30	Recess #2
11:30	Warning Bell
11:35-12:54	3rd Period (70 minutes)
12:54 - 1:35	Lunch
1:35	Warning Bell - 4th Period
1:40-2:54	4th Period (74 minutes)

Typical Block Rotation

	Morning	Afternoon
Monday	Day 1-123	4
Tuesday	2-123	4
Wednesday	1-231	4
Thursday	2-231	4
Friday	1-314	4
Monday	2-314	4

There are three blocks each morning. For students in the Tennis Academy, classes begin at 8:30 a.m. Students participate in the Tennis Academy in block rotation 4.

Course Coverage

Physical Education + Health & Career Education
Students participating in the Tennis Academy get course credits for Physical Education. Students in Grades 8 & 9 also receive the requirements for the mandatory Health & Career Course.

Planning 10 Mandatory
Students, at the Grade 10 level, must complete the mandatory Planning 10 course requirement. This course may form part of a student's overall timetable of course selections in the mornings, or a student has the option of completing the course on-line via correspondence or at summer school. School counsellors review each student's timetable and recommend accordingly.

Assessment & Evaluation

Skills & Fitness Assessment
Students' skill and fitness levels are continually monitored. Formal assessment is conducted in September and late February. Students participate in a series of on court and off court/dryland test items with results documented in formal reports to students and parents.

We emphasize to our students, the importance of forming good habits for success, not only in tennis, but also in school and in their relationships with others. Students are encouraged to be consistent in areas such as: goal setting, focus, work ethic, attitude and effort during both on court and off court/dryland sessions. Within the classroom component, students are monitored and assessed as they are encouraged to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key topics, submit quality class and homework assignments, display excellent overall effort and cooperate well with their peers.

Tremendous Value!

For 2010-2011, the West Vancouver School District's Tennis Academy provides the following:

• Premier place for learning: Rockridge Secondary / Sentinel Secondary Schools
• Premier facilities: North Shore Winter Club (NSWC)
• District Principal: School district committed to maintaining a standard of excellence in the delivery of its programs by assigning a principal specifically in charge of operating and delivering the programs.
• Year Long Program: 37.5 weeks, all during the day, during the school year
• Balanced Program: Includes both on court, off court and classroom components
• Transportation: Program includes bus transportation TO the NSWC for training
• Excellent, qualified & competent instructional staff
• Exposure to Tennis specific training
• Complete and on-going assessment & evaluation of students in all components of the program
• Parent-Instructor-Teacher interviews offered twice per year
• Annual Year-End Evening Celebration & Awards Ceremony
• All students receive Physical Education course
• All students, Grades 8 & 9, receive Heath & Career Education course

More information:

Diane Nelson
District Principal, Sport Academies
T: (604) 981-1150
C: (604) 435-6440
E: dnelson@sd45.bc.ca