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PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER I STUDENT INFORMATION FORM - FALL 2013

PLEASE NOTE: "Acceptance of an Offer of Admission to the Faculty of Education indicates your acceptance of the possibility of having to travel to and/or be temporarily billetted, for practicum placements within Zone 6 (map attached)."

Students who have dependent children or are involved in "university sanctioned" extra-curricular activities will have those situations taken into consideration when placements are made. Employment, health and marital or other situations in Section VI may also be considered.

Students wishing applicable situations (such as the above) from Section VI of this form to be considered, "must" provide the required supporting documentation! Students should note however, that there are no "guarantees" that they will be placed locally, or within a commutable distance based on the above. (Unsupported situations will not be taken into consideration.)

Students who do not provide all relevant information, or who provide false information, may be required to withdraw from the practicum and reapply for admission to resume their studies in a subsequent year.

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact Diane McKenzie via email at diane.mckenzie@uleth.ca; via phone 403-329-2448; or in person at Turcotte Hall 4th floor room 427.

SECTION I: CONTACT INFORMATION
This is the address that you will reside at while you attend U of L Faculty of Education classes. If you are intending to move to attend the Faculty of Education program, please leave this section blank and provide the new address as soon as you are able.
SECTION II: PRACTICUM LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

We will use the address provided above in planning Professional Semester I practicum placements. If you have "free" accommodation elsewhere in Zone 6 (or in the Foothills , Calgary or Airdrie area), that you would "prefer" to be considered, please provide that address below.

Please note that providing an alternate address for consideration for Professional Semester I practicum placement purposes, is in no way a guarantee that you will be placed at/near that address.

Indicate only if you have not provided a cell phone number above.
Vehicle
We depend upon students to "carpool" to practicum schools. Approved driver's are reimbursed a predetermined amount for transporting other students to their practicum school, where it is in excess of 40 km per return trip. The number of approved driver's and distances are determined by U of L administration.
If you share a vehicle, or have a situation that does not fit into the "Yes or No" selection, please feel free to provide details here.
SECTION III: PROGRAM INFORMATION
We will make the assumption that you have not yet completed your minor unless you indicate so below.
Students are welcome to list other teachable subjects of interest, or skills they possess (i.e. play piano, speak French) above.
SECTION IV: PRIOR SCHOOL INFORMATION
Please indicate the school name as well as the city/town and province it is in.
Indicate the name of the school you were placed at for your Education 2500 placement.
Indicate the name of your Ed 2500 Teacher Associate and the grade level of the class.
If you completed a Pre-Ed placement with another university or college, please indicate the name of the school where that placement was.
SECTION V: LEVEL AND PREFERENCE INFORMATION
This section is used for students to provide "preference" information should they have any.
Professional Semester I practicum placement division preference.
Students are placed in classrooms where they can instruct in their respective majors for their "second" Professional Semester (II) practicum. We endeavour to place students in classrooms that are three grades different (and in a different division), than the level they were placed at for their "first" Professional Semester. Knowing this, please indicate your preferred division for this "first" Professional Semester (I).
Using the selections provided, please indicate the level of your computer/technology skills.
Prioritize your school "type" preference.
Selections might include: reserve; rural; multi-grade; and/or christian.
SECTION VI: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The information in this section is used to assist us in accommodating Faculty of Education undergrad students who have dependent children and those who have other situations that might be negatively impacted by practicum placement location.

As noted at the top of this form, if you are hoping to have a situation taken into consideration, the required supporting documentation "must" be provided. Again, there are no guarantees that a student will be placed locally or within a commutable distance.

Dependant Family Information
If you check the box indicating that you have a dependent family member, you will need to provide a copy of their Alberta Health Care card.
Please provide the grade and school attended by your dependent child(ren) if applicable.
If you are hoping to have your marital or common law relationship taken into consideration, you will need to provide proof of marriage (certificate), or common law status (mortgage, rental agreement, utility bills showing both names). Block out confidential information not required for proof.
If you have a Health issue requiring specific consideration please indicate so above and provide a doctor’s note detailing the requirement with regard to practicum placement.
University Sanctioned Activities
Current participation in "university sanctioned" extra-curricular activities may be taken into consideration for placement purposes. (Students must provide supporting documentation from their coach, director,etc., which includes dates of season/event for consideration.)
Please provide specific comments in the box below
Schedules/specifics will need to be reflective of this Professional Semester I semester. The PS I practicum usually begins around the start of the second week in November and runs until mid-December.
Employment may be taken into consideration for placement purposes. (Students must provide a letter of employment including the business name, supervisor and phone number.)
Please indicate where applicable, any relatives working or attending Zone 6 and Foothills area schools. (Include the school name(s) and what type of relationship it is (i.e. brother, aunt).
You are welcome to indicate any other information you think might be relevant for placement purposes.
Professional Semester II
Please indicate the year you are planning to take your Professional Semester II. Note that only After-Degree applicants, or students who have "completed 25 or more courses" (75 credit hours) prior to beginning Professional Semester I are eligible to take Professional Semester II in the Spring of 2014.
This is for informational purposes. Eligible Professional Semester II students will be contacted prior to the Spring 2013 semester to determine their interest at that time.