Alpha Secondary School

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Alpha Secondary[1]
Address
4600 Parker St
Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3E2, Canada
Information
School number 4141005
School board School District 41 Burnaby
Principal 1
Vice principal 2
Staff 61
School type Public high school
Grades 8-12
Area Burnaby
Motto Where The Best Get Better
Mascot Aztec
Team name Aztecs
Colours Yellow, Blue
Enrollment 922 (September 2006)
Homepage http://alpha.sd41.bc.ca/

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

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[edit] 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.[2] 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[3]

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Athletics

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

[edit] 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
  • Alfredo Valente, an Olympic Soccer player and Soccer player for the Vancouver Whitecaps, graduated from *Alpha in 1998.

[edit] Name

The school rarely refers itself as Alpha Secondary School. Only Alpha Secondary, presumably of the acronym. The school is named for the street on which it sits - Alpha Avenue.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "For School Data, Source: BC Schools Book." Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Education January 16, 2006.
  2. ^ "Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia and Yukon: 2006 Edition." Fraser Institute. April 2006.
  3. ^ B.C. teachers win Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence British Columbia Teachers' Federation, News Release,May 16, 2003

[edit] External links

[edit] School Reports - Ministry of Education

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