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  1. English is the language of instruction at Almadina.  As part of the International Languages Options programs, parents may request that their child be taught French, Arabic Language and Culture, or English Language Learner Enhancement.
  2. All students at Almadina are given various entrance and exit language proficiency tests to gauge their language acquisition skills in English or an International Language.
  3. Based on English language proficiency test results, students are placed in a sheltered classroom.  The placement tests assess the student's listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.  Jim Cummins' Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) are indispensable considerations in student placement.
  4. The second language option offered to students is subject to enrollment, qualified staff and guidelines that are based on the Alberta Programs of Study for International Languages.
  5. At Almadina we have developed a strong language across the curriculum approach.  Teachers are both language acquisition facilitators as well as subject and/or grade level specialists.
  		 

What's New?

June 29th, 2013

Organizational Day - no school & Ogden Campus Community BBQ @10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

June 27th, 2013

Last day of school

June 26th, 2013

Gr. 9 ELA PAT Part B

June 25th, 2013

Gr. 9 Math PAT

June 24th, 2013

Gr. 9 Science PAT

June 21st, 2013

MV Campus Awards Day @ 12:55 - 2:10 (different times for various classes)

June 20th, 2013

Gr. 6 Social Studies PAT

June 19th, 2013

MV Campus Virtues Assembly @ 1:00 - 2:15 pm & Gr. 6 Science PAT

June 18-21st, 2013

MV Campus ECS Orientation & Book Fair @ 8-4 pm daily

June 18th, 2013

Gr. 6 Math PAT

June 17th, 2013

MV Campus Sports Day & Gr. 6 ELA PAT Part B

June 10th, 2013

School Council meeting at MV Campus @ 6:00 pm & May minutes available now

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Testimonials

"The students are from such a diverse background and it amazes me how they unite together with one cohesive spirit. The best thing about Almadina is what a pleasure it is to teach such bright minds with so much potential for greatness."

-- Shannon Marr, Gr. 1 Teacher