Aden Bowman Collegiate

Aden Bowman offers a variety of programs and classes for students to individualize their learning experience.

Opportunities Include: • Collective Voice* (ELA09/ELB09/SocSt09/

Art Ed09) • Computer Science 20 & 30 • English Language Arts B30:

Language through Philosophy • International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12)* • Leadership 30 • Robotics 10, 20 & 30

Aden Bowman Collegiate has a long tradition of encouraging students to pursue excellence through education. The academic, athletic, and performing arts programs are recognized nationally for their distinction and innovation. The achievements of our students range from international and national awards and scholarships, to numerous provincial championships in athletics, and award-winning performances in music and drama. The diverse curricular and extracurricular programs assist all Aden Bowman Collegiate students in their personal pursuit of excellence in a welcoming and supportive school community.

Aden Bowman’s strength is its collective diversity. Our distinguished academic courses seek to meet the needs of all learners. Offerings include integrated and modified programming, as well as numerous electives that enhance our diverse learning community. Aden Bowman offers optional programming at the grade 9 and 10 levels that serves as preparation for the IB Diploma Programme. English as an additional language adds to our exceptional repertoire. Without question, Bowman’s student diversity reflects our place in the global community.

“I love the small school feel and all its great choices.” STUDENT

1904 Clarence Avenue South, Saskatoon SK S7J 1L3 PHONE: 306.683.7600 EMAIL: AdenBowmanSchool@spsd.sk.ca WEB: saskatoonpublicschools.ca/adenbowman

A smooth transition from Grade 8 is the primary objective of Aden Bowman’s Grade 9 program. By offering students a welcoming learning community, Aden Bowman fosters a sense of belonging that connects students to their learning, which in turn allows students to be positive contributors to the school culture.

Grade 9 students will obtain the compulsory courses in their first year to meet the core curriculum requirements. Students are able to choose one 50-hour practical and applied arts elective and one 100-hour elective from a variety of options to balance their Grade 9 year.

Grade 9 students requiring support in their learning can access a number of courses and resources which include: • Resource teachers • Math 9 Plus (Foundational Skill Building) • EAL teachers

“It doesn’t matter what type of person you are, or what you are interested in, there is something at Bowman for you!”

STUDENT

Collective Voice is a unique learning experience offered to Grade 9 students enrolled at Aden Bowman Collegiate. This is a half-day, full-year program with an emphasis on learning through collaboration, group work, and community building. Using the themes of Social Studies 9 and Arts Ed 9 as a driving force, the program focuses on studying historical and current causes of inequality and injustice in Canada and around the world, and growing citizens who will help to build a sustainable future. • Learning about yourself, your community, and your world • Travel experience • English Language Arts 9A, 9B; Social Studies 9; and Arts Ed 9

Applications are due in early March. Criteria for a successful application is included and all students who meet this criteria will be entered into a lottery selection process.

• Design • Woods Fabrication

• Foods & Nutrition • Clothing management & construction • Elements and principles of design