Managing Space For Students

Every CBE student has the right to a quality learning environment and choice in programming regardless of where they live. As Calgary continues to grow and evolve, the number of school-aged childr​​​en in each community changes. As a result, new schools are built while older schools become more expensive to maintain and may face decreasing enrolment.

These ongoing changes can create challenges that must be addressed so students can continue to access great educational programming. To manage space​​ for students, we:

Anticipate Capacity issues

Adjust Program offerings or designations

Prioritize New school construction and school closure considerations

​Principles for School Planning 

​​These principles guide decisions for accommodating students. They include:

• The youngest students attend school closest to home
• The best use of space for learning/programming
• Responding to programming needs
• Minimal student transition points; generally moving from school to school with their classmates.​​

Data-Informed​​​ Planning for the Future

​Planning prepares several reports each year to monitor enrolment patterns at CBE schools and growth of Calgary communities. The following reports are presented to and approved by the Board of Trustees annually:

Student Enrolment

As Calgary continues to grow and evolve, so does our student population. Meaning some schools may meet or exceed their capacity. Learn about the process for accepting students into a school or program that is full.