Timetable Information & Changes

Your timetable has been carefully designed on our new model of teaching and learning. This is based on the latest educational research where we are building upon your global competencies and bringing deep learning to each space that you experience. Deep learning developed by Michael Fullan creates opportunities so that all learners contribute to the common good, address global challenges and flourish in a complex world. 

At PTC:

• We will hold high expectations for all students.
• Student voice matters. 
• We will honour diversity, equity and inclusion. 
• We know that high school students have had formative experiences that are beginning to shape who they are becoming, and the adolescent brain is under construction till the age of 25. Students are wired to connect with others and contribute to society, we will create pathways for this to happen and guide you on this complex journey.

To embrace this deep learning model we have created a framework that brings this model to life. This means that you will see some differences in your timetable from a regular high school timetable. These are but not limited to:

• An interdisciplinary approach to core subject areas. 
• Some courses will be offered all year in a shorter period or over multiple periods for the interdisciplinary courses.  
• Some courses will be offered using a semesterized approach. 
• Each day starts with Ambassador Think Time (ATT) for grades 9-11.This is a PTC course that all students take and will receive a grade appropriate career development credit each year. This time will be used to teach and learn the skills that are taught through the deep learning model. An example of this is the six global competencies (citizenship, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking and connection to self), as well as deliver the career development essential outcomes.
• We have developed many pathways for students to explore their passions and interests. We have tried to accommodate as many of these option courses for you as possible. Remember having a spare is not a bad idea to enable you to bring balance and wellness to your daily schedule. PTC will have many learning spaces for you to study and learn outside of the regular scheduled courses. 

Please refer to our website for our student handbook by clicking on “what we offer” and then “student handbook”. This describes all of our programs, pathways and courses.  

Based on this information please know that changes to timetables can only be made for the following reasons: 

• Courses are missing that will directly impact graduation.
• Those who would like to drop a course and/or fill this slot with something available.
• Those who would like to fill a spare with an available course.

Timetable changes will NOT be made to accommodate teacher requests or to be in classes with friends. If one of the above situations applies and you would like to discuss this change with a student support teacher based on the schedule below, please fill in the form below or by clicking here and bring the signed copy to your student support teacher. 

During August 26-30, 2024, the student support team (advisors) will ONLY be making appointments with grade 9 students, new students to PTC in grades 10-12 or students who have a blank timetable due to incomplete course registrations. The first round of timetable changes occurred in June for all PTC students that attended in the 2023-24 school year. Please do not panic; the last day for course changes is Friday, September 13.

 Grade 9 Students: If you are in grade 9 and need to speak with your student support teacher (advisor) during the week of August 26-30 please message them on Edsby and they will provide you with a date and time. There are only certain circumstances when a change to your timetable can occur. 

Current PTC students in grades 10-12: If you are a current student and attended PTC last year, please do not message your student support teacher (advisor) for a timetable request until your first day of school in September - Wednesday, September 4 (current grade 10’s), Thursday, September 5 (current grade 11/12’s) as they are busy serving other students as indicated above. There are only certain circumstances when a change to your timetable can occur. We will have a waitlist system for courses that will be in place. You must adhere to this process so that we can serve everyone efficiently. You must attend scheduled classes on your timetable until your course change request has been confirmed, otherwise this will affect your attendance records. Please allow 24 hours for courses to change in Edsby.