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  1. Almadina's language acquisition model is based on two major Canadian seminal contributions in language acquisition: Jim Cummin's BICS/CALP Language Proficiency Model and the Canadian Benchmarks Model.
  2. Alberta Programs of Study learner outcomes are linked to language acquisition.
  3. Almadina issues two types of student report cards to parents: Language Benchmark Report and a traditional Academic Report.
  4. Almadina students receive more than the 950 hours of instructional time per year.  This is part of an overall strategy to provide maximum instruction.
  5. Almadina has a mandatory homework policy so as to respond to the cognitive, meta-cognitive and social/affective needs of our students as outlined in the Alberta Learner Outcomes Programs of Study.  For every subject area, staff integrate language acquisition learner outcomes as part of instruction.
  6. Almadina uses the "Learning by Design" curriculum planning tool developed by the University of Calgary.
  7. Staff ownership in change is fostered through a variety of collaborative school teams and committees that develop and share actions plans for improvement.
  8. Each Almadina School campus has computer labs to service the English and International Language acquisition, IT and general academic needs of students.
  		 

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