Edmonton's Enterprise - Edmonton Public Schools system

School Administrator, May, 2001 by Emery Dosdall

Hockey Training Programs: Two elite hockey programs are available for junior high and high school students. The Hockey School and the Hockey Academy are programs operated by private groups at a cost to parents. Students are provided with flexible programming and timetables to facilitate their participation.

Home Education-Blended Programming: Combination of traditional home schooling and in-school programming for grades K-12.

Home Education-Christian-Based Programming: The programming adheres to a traditional home schooling approach with advice and supervision by district teachers. The reference materials and resources used are recognized by the Christian community as acceptable resources.

Home Education-Learn Net Programming: On-line programming that allows students to carry out the majority of their schooling without leaving home, connecting with teachers, classmates and school resources through an on-line telecommunications link.

Home Education-Traditional Correspondence Programming: Programming for students grades 1-12 that allows them to carry out their schooling at home with advice and supervision by district teachers.

International Baccalaureate: Programming designed for students who intend to continue their studies at the university level. It features an extended curriculum and includes a community service project.

International Baccalaureate-Primary and Middle Years: Five-year program designed for elementary and junior high students emphasizing the development of the whole person, the interrelatedness of knowledge and global awareness.

Logos: Programming provided within a non-denominational Christian environment grounded in Christian principles. Teacher-directed instruction, whole-group mastery learning and a knowledge-based curriculum are emphasized.

Millwoods Christian School: Programming provided within the context of an evangelical Christian tradition.

Nellie McClung Girls' Junior High Program: Programming for girls enhanced by the inclusion of a women's studies component and an emphasis on experiential learning. The program emphasizes the development of leadership, initiative, self-reliance and independence in young

Science Alberta Foundation: Programming providing a special focus on science and mathematics in an environment in which learners strive to become ethical leaders who forge connections among the sciences, mathematics, the arts and the humanities.

Soccer Academy: Opening in September 2001, the Green and Gold Soccer Academy is developing a year-round soccer development program for highly motivated players. The academy provides a supportive learning environment and flexible timetables for students in the under-12 and under-14 soccer levels.

Spanish Academy: Opening in September 2001, the academy begins with kindergarten to grade 2 programming with additional grades added over time. Spanish and English instruction will be offered to make students fluent in both languages.

Sports Alternative: Programming that facilitates training, travel and participation in competitions by providing flexible scheduling, which may involve distance learning and computer-assisted instruction.