Teaching Philosophy

A successful student demonstrates:

• a desire to learn in a single gender setting
• a willingness to be actively engaged in a learning environment that focuses on the the academic, physical, emotional and social needs of boys
• a willingness to take risks in their learning
• a desire to understand themselves as a learner

Characteristics of the All Boys Program

• Builds on boys’ strengths to create an optimistic culture and an encouraging learning environment where boys achieve their personal best
• Fostering self-confidence as boys understand how to be a resilient learner and critical thinker
• Daily Physical Education Program, instructed by a K-6 Physical Education specialist
• Development of leadership characteristics through authentic contribution to the school community
• The natural curiosity of the male learner is leveraged through intentional task design
• Enriching their learning and the curriculum through the use of residencies, exploration of community resources and off campus experiences that make the connections authentic for boys
• A school comunity that recognizes the necessity for classroom environments that support male learners (movement breaks, tall desks, alternative seating, asistive tools)
• Alberta Programs of Study through an instructional approach that best meets the learning needs of boys
• Infusion of technology to support the demonstration of learning

How to Register

• Registration for 2020-21 begins January 2020
  
• Refer to designated school’s website for parent information session. Attend parent information session and/or view informational presentation.
• Complete registration package and take to designated school.
• Packages will be accepted starting Jan. 20, 2020.
• Packages must be received by Feb. 11, 2020.

For families that are new to the CBE and not Canadian citizens​, please note you must first attend the CBE Welcome Centre for an initial assessment prior to registering for an Alternative Program.

Transportation

Please see Transportation for Alternative Programs​ for important information. Parents will want to carefully consider the transportation services to and from the alternative program they want to enrol their child in.

Location​​​