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CalgaryScienceSchool

Our teachers are chosen for their expertise and pas-

sion for teaching and learning. Professional collabo-

ration is an important part of our school culture that

promotes student learning. As well, CSS emphasizes

professional development (internally and externally

supported) to ensure that teachers continue to de-

liver innovative, effective and highly engaging l earn-

ing programs.

Grade teams of four teachers per grade (two in

humanities, and the other two in math/science)

Small class sizes of 25 students

Program specialists for art, drama, music, athlet-

ics and library

CSS Sta

In-house Guidance Counsellor

Its never just an ordinary day!

Calgary Science School

5915 Lewis Drive SW

Calgary, AB T3E 5Z4

P: 403.282.2890

F: 403.282.2896

www.calgaryscienceschool.com

oce@calgaryscienceschool.com

Our school year begins in mid-August.We have a slightly modified calendar toconsider the above learning opportuni-ties for students and professional collab-orative/development opportunities forteachers.

To have your child placed on our waitlist,please contact the school office.

One-on-one counselling

Peer support groups

Full class in-servicing

Unique ProfessionalCollaborative OutreachAs a charter school, CSS has honoured its obligation

to share our successes and lessons learned with the

educational community across Alberta and beyond.

Internal Professional Collaborative Outreach Co-

ordinator

Connected to Alberta Teachers Associati on

specialist councils, the Calgary Regional Con-

sortium, the University of Calgary, Mount Roy-

al University, Galileo Centre for Leadership inLearning, in addition to freelance people/agen-

cies in and outside of Alberta

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The Calgary Science School (CSS) is comprised of

600 students in Grades 4 to 9 who are drawn from all

quadrants of the city. Our school vision is to inspire

passion and innovation within an active inquiry-based

learning community by bringing learning to life and life

to learning. It is the goal of the school to have every

student experience success in learning.

Who We Are

CSS Oers

Strong Core CurriculumInstruction Through Inquiry

Humanities Develop critical and empathetic responses to rel-

evant local, global and literary topics

Mathematics and Science Develop a deeper understanding of scientific and

mathematic principles, their interconnectedness,

and their relationship to the world

Physical Education Engage student minds and bodies in creative

and critical learning experiences through the

curriculum, field trips, tournaments, dance and

other cooperative activities

Creative Visual and Performing Arts

Understand the creative world of the artsthrough drama, dance, art, music, band and the

digital arts using in and out of school expertise

Integrate the arts with other subject areas

Establish the relevance of student learning with

the real world

Camp trips have included: Fort Steele, Camp

Sweet, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Kanan-

askis Ribbon Creek Hostel, and other

Day trips have included: Weaselhead Natural

Area (nearby), The Telus World of Science, Cal-gary Zoo, Kananaskis Country and other

Innovative Electives Explore diverse programs based on the interests

and expertise of the staff and students

Electives have been: stagecraft, rocketry, Lego

robotics, environmental education, creative texts

and textiles, claymation, volunteerism, CO pow-

ered cars, and many more

Extensive Technology Resources Current and active technology research with the

University of Calgary

A ubiquitous Mac learning environment where

all students have a laptop computer

Current computer technology and software:

iMovie, iWeb, iPhoto, Garageband, etc. School activities include: podcasting, blogging,

digital portfolios, video conferencing, research

and other

Varied Extra-curricular Activities Multiple opportunities for students: debate, sci-

ence fair, student-led clubs, Girls Leadership,

school teams, and more

CSS accesses the funding from this provincially spon-

sored grant program in order to increase student

engagement and teacher understanding about how

to assess, evaluate and report thinking in an inquiry-

based learning environment with an effort to:

Develop assessment performance tasks and tools

Develop student exemplars (examples of stu-

dent work as models)

Continue to develop portfolio assessment pro-grams

Alberta Initiative forSchool Improvement (AISI)

Learning Strategies A learning strategies program is built into the

school time-table to focus on specific student

learning needsOur Educational Foci are the Following: The science of learning through inquiry-based

instruction

Authentic engagement through the core subjects

Active exploration of learning through single and

multi-day outdoor education experiences

A One-to-One Computing Project in a Mac envi-

ronment

Explore research opportunities for the benefit ofstudent learning and instruction

Extensive Outdoor Education Program

Calgary Science School