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Le Roi Daniels School Traditional Learning Centre

O’ Canada O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land, glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee; O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. 2

We have 8 distinct Alternative Programs in multiple sites:  Aboriginal Focus  All Boys  All Girls  Arts-Centred  Canadian Studies  Montessori  Science  Traditional Learning Centre (TLC)

Why Alternative Programs?  Providing families with choices to meet the unique learning needs of their child  Programs focus on a particular language, culture, subject (Arts, Science), or teaching philosophy  Informed choice is essential – what is THIS particular program about and how does it meet MY child’s needs?

Key Messages  Each program has unique features  Integrity of the program remains the same across sites  All follow Alberta Programs of Study with Alberta Teachers’ Association Certified Teachers  Where there is a lottery process, all families are eligible to apply  Aligned with system timeframe for registration

Lottery Process  Where a program is oversubscribed the lottery process will be employed  Registrations are categorized using 3 criteria:  Category 1 - walk zone with siblings  Category 2 - walk zone no siblings OR bus zone with siblings  Category 3 - bus zone no siblings

Timeline for Registration  Opens January 22nd  Closed noon on Tuesday before Teachers Convention (Feb 13)  Lottery drawn on Wednesday before Teachers Convention  Lottery outcome sent by the last school day in February  Parents must accept/decline by 2 nd Friday in March

Elements of the TLC Program:  academic enrichment  character education  mandatory Music/Band until end of grade 9  French as a Second Language from grade 1

Differences and similarities with community school programs: Differences:  character education program  French from grade 1  Music/Band until end of grade 9 Similarities:  Alberta Programs of Study  second language opportunities  daily PE  Character  Citizenship  Personal Development

The TLC classroom:  utilizes the gradual release of responsibility model  provides whole group instruction as primary teaching approach  has elementary classes organized in straight grades  sings O Canada daily

A TLC student demonstrates…  a willingness to participate in positive social interactions and take a leadership role when engaging in problem solving, acts of citizenship and service  respect for self, others, and the environment  a willingness to work independently within a structured setting  self-management and organizational skills  a commitment to daily homework

Other considerations:  transportation provided by yellow school bus carrier or Calgary Transit through congregated stops for those families that are within the school’s officially designated area  individuals who are eligible to apply for a waiver, can find forms and instructions at http://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/fees- and-waivers/Pages/Waivers.aspx ”  register so your address can be considered when routes/stops are planned  school uniform

Formal School Uniform • White collared dress shirt • Tartan tunic • Green socks/tights • TLC green cardigan • Black Shoes • Hair accessories TLC Tartan/Green • White collared dress shirt • Navy dress pants • Navy socks • TLC Green Cardigan • TLC Tartan tie • Black Shoes

Informal School Uniform Boys and Girls: • White shirt with collar worn with TLC green cardigan or TLC Navy vest • TLC Crested navy blue or white polo shirt • Navy dress pants/walking shorts/skort • Navy socks/tights • Black Shoes

Le Roi Daniels School • Diverse student population with over 30 different language and cultures • Recognize and honour a variety of cultural and religious celebrations • Main form of communication is School Messenger • Strong and active School Council

Kindergarten to Grade 3 • Approximately 545 students • 6 Kindergarten classes 3 AM/PM • 6 classes each of grade 1, 2, and 3 School Hours: • Monday to Thursday • AM Kindergarten:8:00 am – 10:51 am • PM Kindergarten:11:39 am – 2:30 pm • Grades 1-4 :8:00 am – 2:30 pm • Friday: • Alternate AM/PM Kindergarten • 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (K-Grade 3)

TLC School for Area V

• Over 90% of the student population is bussed • 11 buses that go to 40 communities in Area V • Congregated bus stops • Kindergarten AM/PM • Be sure to read: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FOR ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS

Some extra curricular activities: • Intramurals for grades 1-3 • Choirs • Hand bells • Movie Nights • Fun Lunches • Casual Fun Days • Science Fair • Volunteer Opportunities

• Questions • Be sure to visit the Le Roi Daniels web site http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b 320/