Master's Academy and College Has Been Developing Its 21St Century Learning Model Called, Profound Learning™

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1 Annual Guide to Schools a school of Profound Learning™ ...preparing students to be FUTURE READY

Will your child be Future Ready? How important is this question? Presently, our world is experiencing massive change in virtually every sector. This change is being driven by human ingenuity and invention. Our competitiveness as Canadians, within the global marketplace, is being challenged by thriving economies in Asia and elsewhere. But, as educators, we must ask the question, “What are we doing to prepare students for the “World of Massive Change”? Since 1997, Master's Academy and College has been developing its 21st century learning model called, Profound Learning™. The Profound Learning™ model, with its signature of innovation and creativity, elevates the academic performance of all students while simultaneously preparing them to be FUTURE READY. Today, Master's Profound Learning™ model is a reality – students become researchers, engineers and designers of the future by engaging in learning experiences designed to cultivate FUTURE READY skills. Master's Academy (Grades K-6)

⁃ STRONG literacy programs that teach phonemic awareness and comprehension skills ⁃ CONTINUITY of vision and mission throughout the school ⁃ EMPOWERMENT of students to reach quality standards ⁃ COMMITMENT to addressing individual learning targets ⁃ INTENTIONAL development and tracking of essential habits for success ⁃ EXTENSIVE integration of technology with one-to-one computing ⁃ HANDS ON science and mathematics ⁃ INTEGRATING Christian values and beliefs into daily learning. ⁃ OUTPERFORMING provincial standard of excellence on Provincial Achievement Tests by three times

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• Integration of Christian values and beliefs in daily learning • 90% + students go on to university or other post secondary institutions, • University prep school o ering select Advanced Placement courses • Two time Gareld Weston Award nalist by the Fraser Institute • Small high school classes • A school of Profound Learning™ • students becoming researchers, engineers and designers of the future • activating innovation and creativity • preparing students to be FUTURE READY with twelve essential skills • achieving academic excellence FOUR TIME Garﬁeld Weston Award Finalist Call to book an appointment Centrally located for Excellence in 403-242-7034 xt 210 4414 Crowchild Trail SW Education www.masters.ab.ca (next to the Military Museum) by Fraser Institute Tomorrow’s World One student at a time

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Admissions Information: RUNDLE COLLEGE Nicola Spencer, Director of Admissions Preschool-Grade 12, Coeducational, Phone: 403-291-3866 Independent, Day School Email: [email protected] Calgary, Alberta www.rundle.ab.ca Annual Guide to Schools 2013 5 Welcome to River Valley School Where every childʼs potential is nurtured River Valley School is an independent private school that provides exceptional Montessori and Progressive programs that foster, enrich and prepare the next generation of students for lifelong success. Full Day Programs from 3 Years Old to Grade 6 Bus Service & Before/After School Care

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6 Annual Guide to Schools 2014 Contents ABC: The Basics # Encouraging Spirituality 10 In Your Child Create A Positive Environment Preparing Students For A Changing Global Economy 12 14 iPads Digital Distraction Or The Key To Learning? One Month Shape Up 16 A Guide To Grow With fyi : educating yourself

The Great “Kid Friendly” 19 Outdoors Build A Creative, Safe Space For Your Kids Academic Accommodations In Private Schools 22 Whats Your Child’s Online 23 Reputation? Keep Your Children Safe Online

The Connection Between Obesity And Bullying 25 Is Your Child At Risk?

Youth Singers - The Program 26 That Keeps On Giving Leadership, Teamwork And Self-Esteem

School: full listing xyz: appendix

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8 Annual Guide to Schools 2014 Welcome To The 2014 And 9th Edition Of The Annual Guide To Schools foreword fwd A Note From The Publisher

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela

Becoming a first-time Mom this year, I’ve come to truly understand the value of a good education. As a mother, I have a first hand perspective on the decision’s parents need to make when choosing the best education for their child, I understand the importance of each decision. My daughter’s future is always on my mind, finding myself wanting what is best for her every second of the day. The care, attention and research we put into the choices we make for our children today will assist in shaping their future. This perspective has inspired me to put a considerable amount of time into the 9th Edition of The Annual Guide to Schools Magazine. Our mandate has always been, and continues to be, to provide resources for parents via our publication, social media platforms, and informative blogs on our website. We provide parents with timely, well-researched information surrounding a wide range of topics relating to education, providing them with resources both on and offline. Ultimately, our goal is to provide parents with the information they need to make the best decisions for their child’s education. The 9th Edition of the Annual Guide to Schools includes a variety of articles, topics and insights ranging from spirituality in schools to building self-esteem through song. We have found that social media and the use of technology continue to be hot topics for parents. As such, we have provided an article on iPad use and it’s affect on learning. A child’s online reputation has also been a frequent topic of discussion amongst parents. As issues surrounding safety on the Internet and the use of technology are wide spread, we hope these articles can provide you with in depth information to help you better protect your child when it comes to their use of the Internet and technology. The articles published within the Annual Guide to Schools are only a small collection of the many articles published on our website www.guidetoschools.ca. This tool acts as an additional resource of information for parents. In addition to this, information about the schools listed in our publication can also be found on our website. From the entire team at The Annual Guide to Schools, we wish you, your children, and your families a wonderful 2014 and continued success in everything that your children endeavor to accomplish.

Best regards,

Tara Molina Publisher

Annual Guide to Schools 2014 9 Encouraging Spirituality abc In Your Child Create A Positive Environment

Encouraging spirituality in your child has many benefits, including moral development and a connection to a higher power. Unlike certain academic subjects, spirituality does not always have a curriculum to follow. As you begin as a guide on your child’s spiritual journey, how can you encourage them to develop spiritually?

10 Annual Guide to Schools 2014 Provide The Environment.

A recent study identified that children who had higher levels of spirituality were happier than those who did not. Create a positive environment where your children can feel free to express themselves spiritually. For fifteen minutes everyday, remove all electronics and have quiet time for thinking and meditation. Encourage your children to think about the things they are grateful for during this time.

Lead By Example.

It is important for you to define what your own beliefs are. Consider if your family will attend a house of worship regularly and if you will send your child to a religious school. If you are not religious, have an idea of what you will say when your child asks you about God. Having a solid understanding of your own spiritual beliefs will help tremendously when introducing these concepts to your child.

Teach Respect.

When your child begins questioning spiritual ideas, make sure to teach them about respecting others’ beliefs. Depending on the type of school your child attends, they can be introduced to many different religious and spiritual beliefs. Explain that there are many different beliefs that people have and it doesn’t mean that one is right or wrong.

Give Honest Answers.

When your child comes to you with questions about God or what happens when we die, answer honestly. If you have strong religious beliefs, the answer may be easier. For some questions, it is fine to answer that you aren’t sure. It is a good idea to explain some beliefs people have for these questions, but you do not need to provide every answer your child will ask about this subject.

Discuss Family Traditions.

Looking at past traditions in your family can help identify many spiritual beliefs. It is important to pass these beliefs on to your children to help them feel connected to something higher than themselves. Instilling family traditions in your children will help them develop a sense of security and belonging. These will also help link your child with the beliefs of previous generations.

Introduce A Spiritual Community.

As your children get older, you can begin to introduce them into a spiritual community. If you practice a certain religion, your religious community will be well defined. As a spiritual person, it may be harder to go to a place of worship that only welcomes a certain set of beliefs. If you are not religious, you can still bring your children into a spiritual community. There are many places of worship that welcome many different beliefs and viewpoints. These communities offer a chance for your child to open their minds to other types of beliefs.

Whether your spiritual guidance is religious or not, the benefits of spirituality will help your child with challenges throughout their life. The easiest way for a child to develop spiritually is to start as early as possible. Just as you will help your child develop physically and emotionally, it is important to help them develop spiritually as well.

-Leann Cameron

Annual Guide to Schools 2014 11 Preparing Students For A abc Changing Global Economy [Advertisement]

I have spent almost my entire life in school. And for at least a third of my career, I have been simultaneously a teacher/administrator and a student as I have been enrolled in university courses and programs while practicing in the field of education, giving me a broad perspective on the evolution of education, both in Canada and abroad. It has exposed me to the everyday practice of running schools, to changes in government educational policy, and to the theoretical frameworks and research emerging from our institutions of higher learning. I say these things to qualify my next statement.

There has never been a more challenging time in education. And by challenging, I mean exciting, confusing, uncertain, hopeful and intriguing all rolled into one.

At Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) we focus on developing well-balanced students for a life of purpose by inspiring excellence in scholarship, leadership and character – all while the educational ground beneath our feet is shifting. We are truly experiencing a transformation in education, brought about by technology and an explosion of new knowledge that is unparalleled in our history. And there is no turning back.

Technology is unlike previous innovations in education. The Internet has fundamentally and irreversibly altered the interactions among students, teachers and knowledge. At the same time, research is providing new insights into how students learn. Now, in the world of education, there is a pervasive discourse ongoing about how best to prepare students for living in the 21st Century – an era in which most of the jobs we are preparing them for do not exist today.

The best minds in current educational thinking are telling us that the new “basic skills” for students are things like: creativity and innovation; digital literacy and citizenship; collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; technology-based communication skills; intercultural understanding; and so on.

In times of rapid change and uncertainty, we tend to cling to the things that have served us well in the past. Standardized testing is one of those lingering elements of measurement designed to assess the target skills of an earlier era. There is mounting evidence to demonstrate why standardized tests are no longer serving our needs. For example, Dr. Zong Zhao, internationally renowned scholar and author, found that those with high mathematics scores have low entrepreneurial scores. The point here is not that mathematics is unimportant – the opposite is true. However, standardized testing of basic skills fosters teaching strategies that thwart students’ creativity and natural curiosity, which are seen as important elements of innovation and entrepreneurism – the very skills that we now believe will be important to their future success.

At STS, we prepare our students to succeed in a rapidly changing world and increasingly global economy. Grounded in their communities, they collaborate as part of their responsibilities as ethical citizens of an interdependent world. Intrinsically motivated and persevering, analytical and reflective, they seek innovative solutions to challenges. Effective communicators and lifelong learners, they are adaptable to change.

The journey is not straightforward, but it certainly is interesting. Our school is proud to be a part of this exciting time in education – ensuring our students have the skills needed to thrive in the 21st Century.

-Dr. William Jones Head of School, Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

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There is a large amount of contro- In some schools, teachers and principals Since kids are comfortable using their iPads, versy surrounding iPad use by students in believe that schoolwork done using an it may be useful to use this platform to the classroom. Many have argued that the iPad can increase student engagement. connect with these students educationally. technology is distracting when it is used in Classroom use includes looking up words As the iPad generation gets older and a learning environment. However, due to or definitions and keeping track of homework students become teachers, the use of this the widespread use of iPads, some schools assignments. Teachers are also making technology could see exponential gains in have begun to embrace the technology use of apps to give kids their homework the classroom. At this point, not all students for the educational benefits it offers. Could or deliver course notes. Since it is easy for have the option to use an iPad, so it will not teachers begin integrating smart devices into kids to access content that is not school become a major form of student-teacher their everyday lesson plans? related, privacy and security issues need to be communication unless schools begin to Our society is rich with information addressed. In this case, privacy controls can offer students the technology. This option is technology. Because of the benefits of this be installed for smart devices that are owned becoming more feasible as iPad technology technology, governments are increasing by the school. However, these issues are becomes less expensive and more widely funding to give classrooms the technology nothing new to students who can work available for schools to implement. needed to help with the education process. around privacy filters when accessing the Instead of trying to restrict iPad use, With the growing use of smart technology, Internet through school computers. schools should learn more ways to embrace teachers have expressed the benefits of in- Many parents and teachers encourage the technology. As we have seen over the formation accessibility and an increased abil- iPad use for education because it allows for past five years, iPad use has continued to ity to communicate with their students. Some an increased level of mobility and acces- grow. There are many useful ways that iPads fortunate teachers cannot imagine teaching sibility of learning. The fun of using an iPad can be used in order to enhance the edu- without an iPad. However, a recent study allows for a less restricted way of getting cational experiences of students, and it has has found that 99% of students found us- your children to learn. In the classroom, the come to the point where we can begin to ing iPads in class distracting, indicating that widespread use of iPads can contribute to figure out the ways in which to achieve this. changes will need to be made before smart the 1:1 teacher to student learning model that technology is fully integrated into schools. is becoming more widespread. -Carolyn Gartner

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The changes that the human race have experienced in the last ten years have been exponential. With the technological advances available, many kids have taken the idea of physical activity and refined it into what we now call technology. Video games, smartphones and tablets are fun to play on, but can often leave your child void of physical activity. Signs of stress, loss of sleep, fatigue, or even diabetes are sure signs that your child isn’t getting the necessary activity they need. At least 60 minutes of physical activity per day is recommended. Following the guide below, you can easily introduce your child into a healthy and active lifestyle.

At the beginning of this workout plan, start at the easy level labeled “e”. If this is too easy, move to the next difficulty level. The workout plan shows 7 days of exercise that should be repeated each week. The idea is it to improve and grow with this guide, not to live by it. Try different combinations, different times, or more sets. It is yours to do with it as you please. Get moving and have fun!

Day1 Day2 Day3 Day4 Day5 Day6 Day 7 REST DAY! Cardio Cardio Cardio Cardio Cardio Cardio

e: 10-mins of e: 20 jumping e: 10-mins of e: 20 jumping e: 10-mins of e: 20 jumping walking jacks walking jacks walking jacks m: 10-mins of m: 30 jumping m: 10-mins of m: 30 jumping m: 10-mins of m: 30 jumping jogging jacks jogging jacks jogging jacks h: 10-mins of h: 40 jumping h: 10-mins of h: 40 jumping h: 10-mins of h: 40 jumping running jacks running jacks running jacks

Push - Ups Wall-Sits Leg raises High Jumps Superman Scissors

e: 5 | 5 | 5 e: 25 sec e: 25 sec e: 25 sec e: 10 | 10 | 10 e: 25 sec m: 10 | 10 | 10 m: 45 sec m: 45 sec m: 45 sec m: 15 | 15 | 15 m: 45 sec h: 20 | 20 | 20 h: 1-min h: 1-min h: 1-min h: 20 | 20 | 20 h: 1-min

Crunches Plank Scissors Push - Ups Squats Crunches

e: 10 | 10 | 10 e: 25 sec e: 25 sec e: 25 sec e: 25 sec e: 10 | 10 | 10 m: 15 | 15 | 15 m: 45 sec m: 45 sec m: 45 sec m: 45 sec m: 15 | 15 | 15 h: 20 | 20 | 20 h: 1-min h: 1-min h: 1-min h: 1-min h: 20 | 20 | 20

Squats Lunges Crunches Burpees Leg Raises Plank

e: 10 | 10 | 10 e: 10 | 10 | 10 e: 10 | 10 | 10 e: 10 | 10 | 10 e: 10 | 10 | 10 e: 25 sec m: 20 | 20 | 20 m: 15 | 15 | 15 m: 15 | 15 | 15 m: 15 | 15 | 15 m: 15 | 15 | 15 m: 45 sec h: 30 | 30 | 30 h: 20 | 20 | 20 h: 20 | 20 | 20 h: 20 | 20 | 20 h: 20 | 20 | 20 h: 1-min

e - easy | m - medium | h - hard *repeat 7 day split for one month

16 Annual Guide to Schools 2014 Squats

Start: Standing Motion: Bend knees till bottom reaches 2 inches off ground End: Slowly bring yourself to standing position

Wall-Sits

Motion: Sit against any wall with knees bent at 90 degrees

Plank

Motion: Hold top push-up position

Lunges

Start: Standing Motion: Move down, touching one knee to ground End: Come up, switching legs and repeat

Leg Raises

Start: Laying Down Motion: Raise both legs while straight End: Bring down and repeat

Scissors

Start: Laying Down Motion: Cross legs in the center. End: Repeat

High Jumps

Start: Ending Squat Motion Motion: Jump up as high as you can End: Repeat

Burpees

Start: Standing Motion: Drop down, one push-up, up and jump End: Repeat

Superman

Start: Lay face down, keep arms and legs straight Motion: Arch back, lifting arms and legs, hold for 2 sec End: Repeat

-Stuart Smart

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Designing a family friendly outdoor 4 year old neighbor child was following your I currently live my life? space has many variables one should con- child up the tree? Another concern may be The important question is, how would I like sider before breaking ground. We recently creating blind spots in the yard for children. to live my life? sat down with expert landscaper Ron Jones In other words, when you look out your win- T: What safety concerns should be con- from Ananda Landscapes to get his take on dow, the children are hidden by the foliage sidered when designing your outdoor space? R : We addressed some of these issues earlier. Always be present to natural drainage from not only your own property, but those of neighbors’ as well. Stay at least 5 meters away from overhead power lines with hot tubs. Be aware of community guidelines in planting trees, proximity to property lines for any type of construction, watch out for restrictions for utility right of ways as well as drainage swells. Most of our projects involve both gas lines as well as power lines, these all require final proper inspection and approval. T: What ideas do you have to manage outdoor clutter from toys, bikes, sports equipment etc.? designing the perfect kid friendly outdoor and Mother’s panic sets in. Having said R : Many back door sills come off the space. all this, I have on occasion created hidden house 3-4 foot above grade, a deck can be T: Why is it important to design your gardens for children in which the young child designed to come out a short distance to al- outdoor space with your children in mind? could spend countless hours creating their low for a BBQ on top and the space below R : On any landscape design, question own special hidden place, we call the hid- can be used for storage. Outside of that, in a you should ask yourself is what lifestyles do den garden, in which the child creates their back corner of the yard or a side yard, a small I want to create for my family? People with own version of a special place surrounded storage shed can be tucked. For just some young children, may say “I want a spot to be by shrubbery. This is a magical time for the toys, wooden benches or wicker baskets with my children in their outdoor space” or child’s imagination to soar. can conceal them. maybe “I want to watch my children from the T: How much space should be dedicated T: What overall tip do you have for those living room or kitchen”. Unfortunately the ten- to play and how much for adult entertaining? looking to create a child friendly space of their dencies are for children to spend more time Is there a way to create a balance? own? indoors with their electronic devices or R : I do not feel there is any right answer R : A place where both the child as well as TV’s, neglecting their physical needs, here. Some families are naturally quite physi- the parents feel is safe, yet a place geared to which can be satisfied with the proper con- cal, and may desire. Significant grass space the child’s interest for them to exercise their siderations in an outdoor design. for whatever ball games or badminton that imaginations as well as physical presences. T: Which plant material is ideal for a kid inspires them. Some Allowing the child to be the creator. friendly outdoor space? What are some that May want a chipping and/or putting green. T: What was your favorite feature in your should be avoided? Some may want a climbing/swinging/sliding backyard growing up? R : I believe that a large part of growing up play R : My flowerbed was my favorite feature. is discovering the environment around us. Set. Or maybe just a sand box? This Maintaining it and watching it grow was a As children, it is important to be able to fail needs to be discovered based on family fond memory I have from my childhood. in a safe manner. Let children discover the dynamics. As for thorn of the rose, most plants can add to Adult entertainment. The sky is the limit. a child’s education. A couple of concerns Outdoor BBQ area, how many couples would -Tara Molina though may be a tall climbing tree in the back you like to entertain? What about a Bar? What yard. What would happen if your 5 year old about the ability to hoist a Stampede size -Ron Jones, Ananda Landscapes climbed to the top of a Poplar tree that was gathering once or twice throughout the year? www.anandalandscapes.com twice the height of your house, or what if a The important question to ask is not, how do

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1) What is the greatest importance of 6) Are there differences in school bus bus evacuations? evacuations when it comes to age? 9) How can parents stay informed The most important part of bus evacuations No – in emergency scenarios, all children about school emergencies? is to remain calm. In an emergency, it’s easy are treated equally. Southland does not provide safety infor- to feel overwhelmed or panicked, but staying 7) What are the common steps that mation directly to the parents, but rather the composed and working as a team makes it take place during these drills? board of education communicates safety easier for the group to get out of the bus in a procedure information to the parents and safe, timely manner. During rear door evacuations, students are instructed to leave all backpacks and lunch families of the children taking the bus. If 2) What type of training do the drivers bags in their seat. The driver will assign two parents have any questions regarding school receive regarding school bus evacua- taller students to stand on the ground outside emergencies, concerns can be directed to tions? the rear door and assist the other students the child’s school. In a school bus evacuation, it is the re- to the ground level. A third student is asked 10) Is there anything a parent can do sponsibility of the driver to conduct safety to stand away from the bus and gather the to prepare their child for these types measures among the passengers. At South- students coming off the bus and keep an ac- of events? land, our drivers are thoroughly trained to curate count. Students are given the instruc- While it is the responsibility of the driver to complete rear door evacuations and front tion to leave their seat by the driver and are conduct all safety procedures, it is important door evacuations to ensure the entirety of the directed to the rear doors where the students that the passengers of the bus cooperate bus is accounted for. are instructed to sit on the floor of the bus and listen to instructions given. It wouldn’t and put their feet to the road, with the assis- 3) Do the children do evacuation drills? hurt to have a safety talk with your child tance of the two students at the back door. regarding the importance of staying calm Students, as well as drivers and school sup- Front door evacuations are similar – there will under pressure and remind them to follow all port, conduct both rear door and front door be two students standing at the front door to instructions given. evacuations to make certain all involved in the ensure no one slips on the stairs and a third evacuations know exactly what to expect in a student is assigned to gather and count the real event. students. After each evacuation the driver 4) How often do these evacuation drills checks the bus to ensure all occur? students are off the bus. These evacuations occur twice during 8) How important is safe- school the year: once in the fall and once in ty to Southland? the spring. This process is repeated twice Safety is our number one to ensure all students get the practice they concern as it is our first core require to perform evacuations safely and value. It is paramount that effectively. our passengers understand 5) What are some common reasons the importance of evacuat- that cause these evacuations to hap- ing a bus safely in a timely pen? manner to ensure the safety of not only our drivers and If there were a situation that would cause passengers, but everyone smoke to expel from the engine compart- on the road. Our commitment ment, a bus fire, and/or these events happen to safety is the promise we in an unsafe location, an evacuation would make to the community to get occur. A collision or bus breakdown would everyone Safely Home. also require an evacuation and a rescue bus to transfer the students. Academic Accommodations In fyi educating yourself Private Schools

Academic accommodations Not all private schools accommodate are alternative strategies made available to students in the same way (or even at all), but students who may have specific learning given contemporary demographics, most, differences (learning disabilities, ADHD, etc.). if not all, private schools have students with They often consist of relatively easy to imple- learning disabilities and/ or ADHD (or related ment strategies including the use of extra time disorders) who would benefit significantly to write timed tests and exams, the permis- from the use of accommodations. sion to write tests in quiet/ limited-distraction Generally, in order for accommodations environments, the use of word processing or to be granted, a student must have a psy- voice-recognition software for written tasks, choeducational assessment indicating a and so on. In many private schools, such diagnosis of a specific disorder of learning, accommodations are available. along with specific recommendations for We have come to find that there are appropriate accommodations. Certainly this increasing numbers of students with learning is the case for provincial achievement tests, disabilities and ADHD in all school, including particularly diploma exams, which require private schools, necessitating the implemen- assessment data within three years prior to tation of effective accommodation planning. the writing of the exams. Such planning is critical as these students are It is also critical to note that accom- generally very bright and capable individuals modations are also widely available in who simply process information differently post-secondary environments and in the than their peers – they can quite effectively workplace, so in no way does the use of understand the concepts being taught, academic accommodations fail to prepare but may need more time to process ques- students for life in the “real world”; in fact, the tions and generate responses; additionally, use of effective accommodations during the they may struggle with the myriad distractions school years is likely a passport to enhanced present in traditional exam situations. success at the post-secondary level.

Typical Academic Accommodations: • Extra time on exams • Limited-distraction environments for exams • Word processing/ voice recognition software for written work • Use of a calculator • Auditory versions of exams

If you have a son or daughter who may benefit from the use of accommodations - Brent Macdonald, Ph. D., (and to be clear, not every student will ben- Registered Psychologist efit from the application of accommodations: Macdonald Psychological Services I often tell my clients that you could give me complexlearners.com a grade 12 level math test and it would not make a difference if I had 1 hour or 3 – my performance would be hysterically low in either situation!), it would be wise to investi- gate the academic accommodations policy at your school of choice.

22 Annual Guide to Schools 2014 What Is Your Child’s educating yourself Online Reputation? fyi Keep Your Children Safe Online

The issues surrounding safety on the Internet are wide spread. The ease with which children can access and post content on the Internet is becoming increasingly vast. Although the Internet provides a lot of great information and learning tools for children, there are also safety issues that need to be taken seriously. As children begin using the Internet at such a young age, it is important to be aware of the risks involved with posting content or information. What most of us don’t realize is that anything that is published online is permanent. With endless databases and archives, information that appears on the Internet never truly disappears, even if you ”delete” or “remove” it. This being said, it is crucial to educate your children think about what they post online before publishing it.

Unlike their personal image, your child’s online image is permanent and difficult to re-establish should it negatively portray them. This being said, there are ways to ensure that your child does not tarnish their online reputation. To ensure your child understands the dangers related to posting content online, explain the long-term consequences of their online activities. Anything they post or upload now could be retrieved in the future and negatively impact them, whether it be a college application or landing their first job. Enable the privacy settings available on social media sites to protect the information that your child publishes and to ensure that only their friends can see it. Enabling privacy settings will help keep the audience of the published content to a minimum; however, keep in mind that even if something is on a private page, it is always at risk of being hacked and accessed by a complete stranger. As such, children must understand to think before they share. Everything that is published online stays online. From comments to images, content that is published will exist long after it is deleted. This content could have been downloaded, crawled by a search engine and stored in their archives, or copied and pasted elsewhere on the Internet - only to re-appear in the future. Encourage your child to publish things that will positively portray them, such as achievements, community involvement, or other positive activities such as their involvement in team sports. You can help your child manage their online reputation by having a proactive approach – help your child create a blog or website that documents their accomplishments and focuses on their interests.

The Internet provides us with endless possibilities and tools that can positively affect our lives but we must bear in mind that it also has an ever-lasting memory. The Internet can offer many opportunities for your children, but they need your guidance and supervision to ensure that they use it to their advantage. Starting a conversation about managing your child’s online reputation is the first step to preventing them from posting inappropriate content that could have negative consequences in the future.

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For parents that have struggled with their weight, having an overweight child can be a harsh reality. Knowing that your child may face a tough road ahead can leave parents feeling helpless. Statistics Canada reports that a staggering 29% of adolescents are overweight. To put that number into perspective, in a classroom of 30 students approximately 9 students will be labeled as having an “unhealthy weight.” This number has grown due to the influx of pre-packaged goods that are now considered a diet staple for many families. Healthy kids tend to live healthier lives. With the rise in obesity in Canada over the past couple of years, the fear that children are becoming less active and healthy is a valid and daunting concern. Obesity is more than being overweight; it’s a consistent lifestyle choice. Obesity begins at home and tends to be a family problem. When children grow up watching parents snack and drink soda throughout the day, they will likely emulate the behavior.

Lifestyle Choices That May Lead To Obesity • Breakfast is frequently skipped • There is no family “dinner time” • Meals are eaten in front of the television • Ready-to-eat meals are a staple at home • Sugary sodas are consumed on a daily basis It is normal to identify with at least one of these lifestyle choices as it impacts most families. A real problem remains if all lifestyle choices are part of an everyday routine.

Obese Children 65% More Likely To Be Bullied

Children who are overweight tend to be bullied more often. In a study done by the Pediatrics Journal, it was found that children who were overweight were 65% more likely to be bullied than their peers. The study also found that strong social skills were not a deterrent to the bully.

In the case of overweight adolescents, this means that talking themselves out of being bullied did not seem to have any affect. Bullying is linked to many emotional health problems, some of which include decreased mental health, depression, anxiety and increased feel- ings of sadness. Early intervention in this case is critical. If a child is being bullied, they are probably ashamed Choose An Outstanding Education and won’t seek help. If a change in behaviour or mood occurs, seek assistance from school counselors, teachers, or school nurses. Don’t allow your child be a bullying statistic and stop the cycle of obesity. Stop the Cycle of Obesity It begins with small changes. Incorporate one new healthy item into a favourite family meal. Use spaghetti squash in place of pasta in the family bolognese recipe. Address the ability to eat healthy with a positive attitude, family will be much more apt to try new ingredients this way. Involve family in outdoor activities. Check local community websites to identify types of activities that can be done year-round. Make time together as a family for a weekly event.

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Having the opportunity to chat with Youth Singers provided us with great insights into what the Programs offer their students. Their programs are well structured to build upon the students’ existing talents and personality traits, allowing them grow both as artists and individuals. Youth Singers is a unique performing arts organization that provides young people with an opportunity to express themselves onstage through music, dance and theatre.

B: How does Youth Singers allow participants to develop their performing arts skills? SM: Both the content and the instruction by our high caliber choral directors and choreographers are tailored to the specific age group or program type. This ensures that students have the foundation they need to further their musical experience and provides opportunities to improve their performance skills.

B: Do you notice any changes in the level of confidence people have after joining your programs? SM: Having observed kids who are in programs from year to year, you definitely see a change and increase in their self-confidence. Even after a few months, in their first performance, you see a difference and that they feel more confident with their performance abilities. The friendships they build throughout the program combined with the support from instructors gives them the confidence they need to shine.

B: How does Youth Singers work with people to develop their self-expression? SM: Youth Singers understands that having a supportive and encouraging team of instructors, both in music and dance, is the most valuable tool to fostering self-expression. Additionally, kids can audition for solos and are applauded just for trying out. The environment in which the children are learning is one that recognizes their personal traits and helps combine them with their performing arts skills.

B: What strategies are used in Youth Singers’ programs to teach teamwork and leadership? SM: The program organizes a variety of social activities that allow the children to get to know each other and hang out. Being in a show choir is like a team sport because everyone has to be in their “position” and supporting each other during a performance. As some of the students have more background or aptitude, you often notice students asking each other for support and helping each other learn and remember dance moves, fostering leadership and teamwork. Students can both emerge as leaders and take on specific leadership roles.

B: Are there any pre-requisites required to join Youth Singers? SM: There is only one requirement for joining Youth Singers – being able to match pitch (carry a tune). If you can match pitch and show up ready to work hard at having fun, there are endless opportunities to expand your performing arts abilities and become a wonderful artist.

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Learning About Private and different categories: commitment is desired by private school edu- Independent Schools • Accredited non-funded schools are cators in order to allow individual students to Some parents will inevitably prefer that their predominantly language and culture schools, achieve the Alberta curriculum according to child receives education outside of the public but some put focus on adult learning. their own development and encourages mas- school system and, therefore, may decide • Accredited funded schools meet tery over content before moving a student to to enrol their child in a school that follows educational standards and are entitled to a more challenging level. Students will exercise the private system. Private and indepen- partial provincial funding. In accredited funded project-based learning with specialist teachers dent schools are founded, conducted and schools students are required to write in the core curriculum as well as in art, drama, maintained by a private group rather than by the provincial tests and are taught the Alberta music, language, home economics, and com- government and often charge tuition, or have Programs Study by Alberta certified teachers. puter science. All of these options take a well- other fees associated with enrollment. • Designated Special Education Private balanced approach and give students control In Alberta there are two types of private Schools (DSEPS) only work with students over their learning. schools: registered private schools and who have special needs, and provide Private and independent schools focus on accredited private schools. Registered private education services to students who are en- well-rounded integrated studies programs that schools, defined by the School Act, meet the titled to special learning programs. DSEPS’, will provide students the opportunity to pursue basic registration requirements established by which are approved every year by the Direc- their academic interests and provide additional the Minister, and are not eligible for Alberta tor of the Special Programs Branch, meet the opportunities for students to learn hands-on Education funding. As well, registered are not same liability requirements for funding as public skills, for example in culinary arts or a shop required to teach the Alberta Program of Study systems and receive the same special educa- dedicated to maintenance. but are expected to have results that are uni- tion funding rates. Alberta respects parental choice and up- form with The Goals and Standards Applicable According to the Alberta Education, ac- holds its educational standards, which reflects to the Provisions of Basic Education in Alberta. credited private schools must employ certified one of the reasons why the province is recog- Accredited private schools are approved by teachers and must follow the Alberta Educa- nized for providing its citizens with one of the the Minister under the School Act, and request tion Program of Studied, which identifies what best education systems in the world. Built on additional recognition beyond basic registration students are expected to learn and do in all a range of educational choices that provide to obtain accredited character. Any private subjects and grades. diversity and healthy competition, independent school that is non-funded is required to enroll Many private and independent schools fol- and private schools were designed to enhance seven or more students and from a total of two low a particular philosophy or viewpoint that the efforts of providing excellence in education, or more families. is based on a careful match between school and be an integral part to Alberta’s development Accredited private schools break into three and parent values about learning. A long-term of a first-rate school system. Annual Guide to Schools 2014 29

(elementary, jr. high, sr. high) high, sr. jr. (elementary, Staff Teaching Students to No. Guidance Counselors Performed Tuiton School Fees Bond/Mem. Fee Time One Available Bussing Bussing Fees Uniform Required Available Bursaries Fundraising Required School Population high) high, sr. jr. (elementary, Expenditure/student Average Established Year Constructed Year Remodeled Year Conferences/year Parent Class Size Average Grades Offered Affiliation Religious Entrance Requirements Assessments Placement Accessible Length of School Day (hours) Post-Secondary Institutions Post-Secondary % Building Wheelchair Activities No. Other Extra-Curricular Activities Lunchroom Cafeteria Library No. Instructional Days/ school year Improvement Teacher No. Days/school year Bachelor Masters Doctorate Band/Music Computers Art Drama French Spanish German Other Languages Courses AP IB Courses Outdoor Education Trades for Learning Programming Disabilities for ESL Programming for Giftedness Programming Students to Computers Available SAT % Grade 12 Students Graduate Attending % Graduates No. Athletic Extra-Curricular No.

Pre- $7500- Banbury Crossroads School $950 N/A 60–70 N/A 1979 N/A N/A 2 12,12,12 12:1 0 N/A N/A 184 7 ALL N/A N/A 2:1 N/A N/A 6.5 K-12 8500

on Calgary Academy Collegiate 4-12 $9750 $750 $1650 190 $15000 1994 1994 going 4 16,16,16 16:1 2 20 5 188 8 100 30 0 1:1 100 100 100 7.5 Calgary French and International Pre- $3230- P-Gr 6:180 P-Gr 6:20 $900 $1550 680 N/A 1969 2002 N/A 4 20, 20,20 8:1 1 8 6 63 35 2 3:1 100 100 100 7.00 School K-12 14600 Gr7-12:186 Gr7-12:14

Pre- $4780- 24, 24, Calgary Waldorf School $295-575 $2500 280 $13000 1985 2002 N/A 2 12:1 1 7 3 174 23 100 35 0 2:1 N/A N/A 100 6.43 K-9 9050 N/A

Gr 6-12 Pre- $8900- included vari- Delta West Academy write N/A 125 N/A 1993 1921 2 10,10,10 10:1 2 6 12 184 8 100 0 0 1:01 100 96 0 7.15 K-12 SSAT 16000 in tution ous

Pre- $180- 1:8- Edelweiss Preparatory School $200 N/A 200 N/A N/A 1989 N/A 3 16-20 0 N/A N/A 4 100 1 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A JK-K 265 1:16

Edge School for Athletes 5-12 $15000 $0 $2200 315 1999 2007 4 20,20,20 16:1 1 7 2 186 12 100 23 5 100 95 100 4.2

$5500- Edison Private School K-12 N/A $2500 184 N/A 1993 1997 2010 2 12,12,12 12:1 1 5 2 185 5 50 45 5 N/A N/A N/A 30 6.5 8000

Equilibrium Senior High 10- $1800- $450- Year- $120-340 N/A 120 1993 1960 2001 3 15 15:1 2 N/A 10 3 80 20 0 10:1 80 70 10 6.00 & ESL School 12 3400 850 round

10- general Ernest Manning High School N/A N/A 910 2011 N/A 3 N/A N/A 188 8 5.10 12 school fee

$2500- Green Learning Academy Pre-12 100 N/A 2000 2004 2007 0 15 10:1 0 4 5 N/A 0 65 5 0 N/A N/A N/A 100 6.55 11000

Pre- $10300- Average Lycée Louis Pasteur $0 N/A 350 1982 2000 2008 3 8:1 1 6 5 173 3 65 32 3 5:1 100 100 7.00 K-12 12700 16,17,5

max All- Master’s Academy & College K-12 $5300 $335-800 N/A 610 N/A 1997 1952 2000 2-3 16:1 1.5 except outdoor 184 16 75 25 0 N/A 100 92 N/A 6.40 22,25,25 Football Ed Pre- $4800- Montessori School of Calgary $0 N/A 100 N/A 1983 1920 2004 4 22 15:1 0 N/A N/A 173 2 100 6 0 N/A N/A N/A 0 7.00 K-6 7500

Pre- $2900- Mountain View Academy minimal N/A 120 N/A 1995 N/A 2002 5 16 16:1 1 3 varies 183 5 80 40 0 4:1 100 100 100 6.00 K-12 8500

12-18 $10000- $2500- Progressive River Valley School JK-6 $225 230 N/A 1983 1987 2005 2 8:1 0 10 10 186 10 91 9 0 3:1 N/A N/A 100 7.00 12000 3000 20-28 Montessori

Pre- $7900- $1800- Rundle College N/A 1026 N/A 1985 N/A N/A 3 14,14,14 8:1 2 37 22 187 9 100 16 1 2:1 100 100 100 7.00 K-12 13800 3000

$16650- Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School 1-12 varies $2570 650 N/A 1905 1971 2013 2 18,22,18 1:1 4 44 50 185 4 100 25 1:01 100 100 75 7.00 19530

Tanbridge Academy 4-9 $9750 $3650 N/A 60 $15000 2007 N/A N/A 3 16,16,N/A 16:1 0 9 2 188 25 100 33 0 1:1 N/A N/A 100 7.45

JK- $6000- Webber Academy $0 $2300 830 N/A 1997 2000 2007 2 20 12:1 3 15 20 190 2 100 10 3 1:1 100 99 100 7.15 12 11800

West Island College 7-12 $12800 $750 $2150 451 N/A 1982 1994 2004 2 N/A,20,20 17:1 1 25 24 182 4 100 36 1 3:1 100 99 85 6.57

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Pre- $7500- Banbury Crossroads School $950 N/A 60–70 N/A 1979 N/A N/A 2 12,12,12 12:1 0 N/A N/A 184 7 ALL N/A N/A 2:1 N/A N/A 6.5 K-12 8500 on Calgary Academy Collegiate 4-12 $9750 $750 $1650 190 $15000 1994 1994 going 4 16,16,16 16:1 2 20 5 188 8 100 30 0 1:1 100 100 100 7.5 Calgary French and International Pre- $3230- P-Gr 6:180 P-Gr 6:20 $900 $1550 680 N/A 1969 2002 N/A 4 20, 20,20 8:1 1 8 6 63 35 2 3:1 100 100 100 7.00 School K-12 14600 Gr7-12:186 Gr7-12:14