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Academics

Alpha Secondary offers a broad range of educational programming, including

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, Mini School, Advanced Placement, and Honours courses, as well as Ace-It programs. Students wishing to earn their professional certification as a hairstylist can enroll in the two year District Hairdressing Program which is located at Alpha. The Fitness Leadership Program is also at Alpha, which provides students with Douglas College credits, and Canadian Fitness Education Services (CFES) weight training instructor and Personal Trainer national certification. Alpha also has an integrated honours program for Grade 8 students called Discovery. In 2008, Alpha students earned over $410,000 in Scholarships.

Clubs and councils

Students at Alpha are provided with a variety of leadership opportunities through their participation in over 30 clubs and councils. The main leadership groups are: Student Government, Music Council, Visual Arts Council, Grad Council, and The Offence. Other groups go beyond the school and organize events that improve both the local and global community. Alpha also has a debate team. Through these groups, students organize school based events that contribute to the school culture.

Athletics

* 2002 Provincial AAA Boys Soccer – Placed 2nd * 2003 Provincial AAA Boys Soccer Champions * 2005 Provincial AAA Volleyball – Placed 3rd * 2006 Provincial AAA Volleyball Champions * 2007 Provincial AAA Volleyball – Placed 2nd * 2013 Provincial AAA Rugby – Placed 2nd * 2013 BNWSSAA Junior Girls Soccer Champions * 2015 BNWSSAA Senior Boys Soccer Champions * 2017 BNWSSAA Junior Boys Soccer Champions * 2017 VNDS Junior Boys Soccer Champions * 2017/18 Provincial Gymnastics Champion * 2018/19 BNWSSAA Junior Boys Soccer Champions * 2018/19 VNDS Junior Boys Soccer Champion

Notable alumni/current students

* Mike James, retired professional rugby player, former Team Canada captain. * Ashley Leitão, former top ten contestant on

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, attended Alpha and graduated in 2004. * Devon Sawa, actor (''Final Destination, Casper'') (Class of 1998) * Don Taylor, grad of 1977 currently working for

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, graduated from Alpha in 1998. *Loreto Siniscalchi, Team Canada Junior National Team Baseball, Little League World Series. *Theo Millas, Team Canada Junior National Team Baseball.

References

External links

School website

School Reports - Ministry of Education

Class Size

2005/2006 Satisfaction Survey

School Performance

Skills Assessment
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