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Thorncliffe and Colonel Sanders Schools Traditional Learning Centre (TLC)

We have 8 distinct alternative programs in multiple sites:  Aboriginal Focus  Arts-Centred  All Boys  All Girls  Languages  Montessori  Science  Traditional Learning Centre (TLC)

Why Alternative Programs?  Providing families choices to meet the unique learning needs of each student  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 sites follow Alberta Programs of Study with ATA certificated teachers  All families are eligible to register for the lottery process (where applicable)  Aligned with system timeframe for registration

Lottery Process  Where a program is oversubscribed the lottery process will be employed  Registrations are categorized using 3 priorities:  Priority 1 - siblings in walk zone  Priority 2 - walk zone, no siblings or outside walk zone with sibling  Priority 3 – designated attendance area  Notification of acceptance via letter or email by 10 business days after the lottery (this year is March 1, 2019)

Lottery Process  Families who are not accepted are placed on a call back list  We are not able to inform you of how many families are above or below you on the call back list  Families must accept the placement within ten days of the date of the acceptance letter, or the placement will be offered to the next name on the call back list

Timeline for Registration  Opens January 14, 2019  Closed noon on Tuesday before Teachers’ Convention (this year February 12, 2019)  Lottery drawn on Wednesday before Teachers’ Convention (this year February 13, 2019)  Results of the lottery draw sent within 10 business days of the draw (this year is March 1, 2019)  Parents must accept/decline within 10 days from the date of the acceptance letter

Characteristics of the TLC Program:  character education  whole group instruction  academic enrichment (vertical and horizontal as appropriate and possible in the school setting)  mandatory Music/Band until end of grade 9  Mandatory French as a Second Language from grade 1  singing of O Canada daily  mandatory school uniform  TLC Program ends in Grade 9

Differences and similarities with community school programs: Click to add title / text Differences:  gradual release of responsibility model  character education program  French from Grade 1  Music/Band until end of Grade 9  in middle school, with mandatory Band and French, students will not have access to as many other complimentary courses  costs associated with purchasing the uniform and fees associated with the Band program 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 approach  academic enrichment both vertical and horizontal where appropriate and possible  intentionally teaches and reinforces elements of a character education program  has daily homework expectations in grades 1-9

A TLC student demonstrates… Click to add title / text  respect for self, others, and the environment  self-management and organizational skills  participation in positive social interactions and take an active role when engaging in problem solving, acts of citizenship and service  acceptance of a rigorous academic environment  willingness to pursue excellence across all disciplines of the Alberta Programs of Study  a willingness to work independently  a commitment to daily homework

Transportation considerations:  K-5 yellow bus transportation provided following CBE congregated stop guidelines for alternative programs  transportation for grades 6-9 may be offered through congregated yellow bus stops or Calgary Transit (no rebates are provided)  parents pay an annual fee for CBE yellow bus service or purchase monthly Calgary Transit passes  Congregated stops are reviewed annually and informed by pre- registration for transportation, online through MyCBE  Congregated stops may not be within walking distance and alternate arrangements may be required to access the congregated stop

Thorncliffe Colonel Sanders Connections and Transitions - Thorncliffe School accepts 80 Kindergarten students as per the lottery process - 80 Kindergarten Students will transfer to Colonel Sanders for grade 1 - Colonel Sanders School is allowed to accept new students to reach projected numbers - Colonel Sanders and Thorncliffe students share bus routes - Kindergarten students share the bus with either morning or afternoon depending when they attend kindergarten

All complete registrations are accepted between January 14 and February 12 at noon. No late registrations can be accepted after 12:00 pm on February 12, 2019. Please do not call the office to inquire about the status of the lottery prior to receiving the letter. There is no advantage to registering on the first day (January 14).

Thorncliffe Office Hours for Registration 9:45 - 3:30 Mon-Thurs 9:45 – 11:30 Fridays The first day of registration is very busy so if you choose to register on January 14, please expect a long wait. We have one office staff member. Registrations can be taken on January 14 after attendance for the school is complete (approximately 9:45am). The office will close for registrations at 3:30pm Monday – Thursday and at 11:30 on Friday. Colonel Sanders Office Hours for Registration 8:30 – 4:00 Mon-Thurs 8:30 – 1:30 Fridays

Please refer to school web sites for more information and links. http://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/thorncliffe/Pag es/default.aspx http://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/ColonelSanders /Pages/default.aspx

Questions? At this time, we ask that families hold questions related to uniforms until after you have received an acceptance letter into the program. Thorncliffe School hosts a kindergarten Orientation in the spring with further information specific to CBE TLC kindergarten students.