This alternative program offers motivated students challenging academic experiences by deepening their learning in the core subjects of Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts and Social Studies.
The Kate Chegwin Academic Enrichment Program offers a respected learning experience providing a rich curriculum focused on higher order thinking skills, problem solving, inquiry, and community service. Students engage in activities that foster a love of learning, and an appreciation for producing quality work through a diligent and creative effort. Students who have demonstrated a high level of excellence in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies are encouraged to apply for this prestigious learning opportunity.
The Academic Enrichment Program Advantage
- Emphasis on Alberta's Core Competencies for successful learning, living and working in the 21st century.
- Links with senior high schools offering Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate.
- Cohort grouping that provides a nurturing environment for like-minded students
- Volunteerism to encourage students to become responsible and caring citizens
- Building leadership capacity within each student
- French or Punjabi language acquisition
- Using an interdisciplinary approach to enhance levels of understanding
- Exciting field trips
A Focus on Core Competencies
Stemming from our original Pre-AP program the success of Kate Chegwin’s Academic program is born out of an emphasis on early post secondary education and career training. Students that succeed in this program generally demonstrate a commitment to strong work ethic in academics. They will be immersed in a deeper exploration of the curriculum at school involving core competencies.
School Wide Commitment to Quality Hands - On Programming
Throughout the pandemic, mainstay hands-on programming in science and technology, arts, foods and athletics programming are made possible for all students through the strong relationships between our students and staff members and our genuine commitment to safety. We are one team!
Images from our Academic Enrichment Program