Vol.9 PRIVATE / INDEPENDENT · CHARTER · FAITH-BASED · SPECIAL NEEDS · LANGUAGE-BASED · OUT OF AREA The Great Kid Friendly Outdoors COVER iPads Digital Distraction Or The Key To Learning? What’s Your Child’s Online Reputation? Keep Your Children Safe Online 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 Master's College (Grades 7-12) • Integration of Christian values and beliefs in daily learning • 90% + students go on to university or other post secondary institutions, • University prep school oering 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 “Fluency in multiple languages, supported by a diverse academic and co-curricular program, creates amazing opportunities for our students in preschool to Grade 12.” ~ Mme. Margaret Dorrance, Head of School With 7,105 languages in the world, three seems like a good start. University Preparatory Program offering sport training in: Soccer Golf Dance Hockey Figure Skating Flex Multi-Sport Grades 5-12 *Average Class Size of 17 edgeschool.com *Personal Learning Plans for every Edge student-athlete exceptional education by design: a balanced approach between academics and life beyond the classroom At Rundle, your child will thrive in an exceptional university preparatory program. Our small class size promotes individual attention and helps develop strong work ethic. Our humanitarian and volunteer opportunities will encourage your child tobecomea compassionate young citizen of good character that will be a leader of tomorrow. Our Rundle College Academy program proudly offers an outstanding academic program for students in Grade 4-­12 with diagnosed learning disabilities. 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 exceptional education by design: a balanced approach between academics and life beyond the classroom At Rundle, your child will thrive in an exceptional university preparatory program. Our small class size promotes individual attention and helps develop strong work ethic. Our humanitarian and volunteer opportunities will encourage your child tobecomea compassionate young citizen of good character that will be a leader of tomorrow. Our Rundle College Academy program proudly offers an outstanding academic program for students in Grade 4-­12 with diagnosed learning disabilities. 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 [email protected] Phone (403) 246.2275 Photos by Anne-MariePhotos Reilander by: Anne-Marie Reilander 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 28 Private/Independent Schools Talk the Talk 68 38 Charter Schools School Index 70 44 Faith-Based Schools Map of schools: 50 Special Needs Schools 56 Language Based Schools Area Map of Schools 71 Annual Guide to Schools 2014 7 62 Out of Area Schools EDITORIAL PUBLISHER Tara Molina EDITOR IN CHIEF Jonathan Molina CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Benson Clegghorn, Sonia Lapointe, Emily Stangl, Leanne Cameron, Stuart Smart, Carolyn Gartner , Brent Macdonald, Tara Molina ART & DESIGN ART DIRECTION/PRODUCTION Daniel Fexa, Marco Cassuben WEBSITE MANAGER Aaron Christian, Zach Aries MARKETING PUBLIC RELATIONS Tara Molina SOCIAL MEDIA Carolyn Gartner ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVES Steve Walton ADVERTISING INQUIRIES New Wave Media 4 0 3.4 57.0 919 [email protected] www.new-wavemedia.com CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION Disticor Inc. 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Publications Mail Agreement No. 40831043 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: New Wave Media Bay 5 , 6143 4th St SE Calgary, AB T2H 2H9 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 informa- tion 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.