Our Classes

  Grades 3-6 (TEAM 1)

• Core courses are taught by separate Language Arts/Social Studies and Mathematics/Science teachers with support from Educational Assistants.
• Language Arts: A Structured Literacy approach is used, including Wilson Reading that is aligned with the Orton-Gillingham principles of instruction and the Science of Reading and focuses on:
  • phonological and morphological awareness (word attack skills and word recognition skills); syntax (how words are used)
  • developing comprehension (semantics).
• Mathematics: We use various programs, including Jump Math, and focus on building foundational skills, number sense, pattern recognition, fluency, and computational skills.
• Vice-Principal: Kathleen Phelan

Grades 7-9 (TEAM 2)

• These crucially formative years require significant attention to academics and essential social and emotional support to help students reach their full potential.
• All courses follow the Alberta Education Curriculum 
• Electives: Electives rotate each term to provide students with the opportunity to explore a variety of interests.
• Vice-Principal: Sean Horton

Grades 10-12 (TEAM 3)

• The senior high school program adheres to the Alberta Education Program of Studies and students write the same diploma exams as every other student in Alberta, often with results much higher than the provincial average.
• Foothills Academy prepares students to enter a post-secondary program or the workplace and High School builds upon the strategies, programs and expertise of the earlier grades.
• Futures Planning begins in grade 9 Health and grade 10 CALM where students explore:
  • Career interests
  • High School course streaming options
  • Investigate steps into post-secondary considerations.
• Vice-Principal: Ashley Rewcastle

All grades offer:

• Small class sizes
• Positive Recognition
• Access to our Library/Learning Commons
• Student support: Educational Assistants, Assistive Technology, and IPPs are available to and benefit all students. For those who require more specialized support, we have additional Assistive Technology, Psychologists, occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Therapy.
• Structured Literacy: This includes Wilson Reading, is aligned with the Orton-Gillingham principles of instruction and the Science of Reading and focuses on phonological and morphological awareness (word attack and recognition skills), syntax (how words are used), and developing comprehension (semantics).