| ACADEMY DESCRIPTION |
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| Information | SWBA is a full-semester leadership program of Conservation Ecology, Community Philanthropy, and Cultural Anthropology hosted at Kalamalka Secondary School. SWBA sees meaningful education as a passionate journey towards a purpose-driven life with safer communities and more inclusive societies. SWBA develops academic integrity, however, we believe in education where success is defined beyond grades and exams, and the unknown and failure are embraced as an integral part of the learning experience. We imagine learning spaces that produce results and also generate love, justice & equality – the core building blocks of a peaceful and sustainable world. The following are some of the OUT OF CLASSROOM adventures and highlights of the SWBA semester:
For more information and application please visit our website SWBA.CA |
| Academy Goals | The Students Without Borders Academy promotes a set of fifteen core competencies that students need to develop for living in sustainable, joyful communities—the ability to: Head (Cognitive)
Hands (Active)
Heart (Emotional)
Spirit (Connectional)
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| Academy Grades | Grade 11 & Grade 12 |
| Academy Location | Kalamalka Secondary School 7900 Mcclounie Rd, Coldstream, BC V1B 1P8 |
| Academy Schedule | SWBA is a full semester, all-day program (using blocks A,B,C,D every day. Most of the program is conducted at Kal Secondary School – with several shorter field studies and an extended field study to Panama. |
| Coaches Credentials | Wilderness First Aid, Outdoor Education, Masters in Educational Leadership, Spanish, 15 Years’ experience with SWBA |
| Academic Credits & Assessment | Full semester cohort- same teacher, same classroom all day. Students will complete all requirements for: Intro to Spanish or Spanish 11 Leadership 11 or 12 Social Justice 12 or Social Studies 11 Comparative Cultures 12 Spoken Language/English 11 or English Studies 12 The Prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award |
| Student On-boarding | More information about student on-boarding will be made available in the new year. |
| Parent Communication | Parents will receive communication on student progress following the regular district reporting schedule. |
| STUDENT REGISTRATION & SELECTION PROCESS |
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| Information | Maximum students: TBD 20 Minimum students: TBD
Program Information Session: Date: February 28, 2024 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm Location: Fulton Secondary (2301 Fulton Rd, Vernon, BC) See attached flyer for full information: SD22 Academy Information Night 2024.25 |
| Selection Process | Selection is by application – we try to create a growth team, rather than an all-star team. A key determiner is a desire to be in the program. It does not depend on academics, but rather a willingness to embrace a growth mindset. |
| Link to Standardized Application | All applicants must complete the application package available HERE |
| FEES |
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| Information | Total cost for the semester including a 5-week field study: $5,700. The actual cost may vary slightly based on airfare, the Canadian dollar, fundraising success, and locations of the trip. We fundraise to help finance our projects/field studies. We typically raise between $9,000 – $11,000. Students are encouraged to discuss the Field Study Fee with their parents and come up with a realistic earning and savings plan before they apply for the program. Once students have been accepted into the program, a deposit of $500.00 will be required. This money will be held by SD22 in trust, on behalf of each student. The remainder of the fees is payable by monthly post-dated checks. We can discuss other payment options upon acceptance.  |
| TRANSPORTATION |
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| Information | Transportation will be the responsibility of the student and their family. For bus transportation students are subject to the Approved Program of Choice Eligible Rider Fee which can be found HERE |
| CONTACT INFO |
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| Information | David Fehr Email: dfehr@sd22.bc.ca Phone: 778-692-6743
Jeff Huggins Principal Kalamalka Secondary School Email: jhuggins@sd22.bc.ca Phone: 250-545-1396 |