Charter Schools in Alberta

Charter Schools in Alberta
Working together to support choice and innovation in public education

Alberta's Charter public schools are autonomous public schools of choice which provide education in an innovative way. Each charter school is designed to implement innovations in the organization and delivery of education, which results in improvements in student learning. Charter public schools:

are tuition-free public schools, operated by non-profit organizations (in our case, the Westmount Charter School Society) and are governed by a Board of Directors
have a unique focus (we are a school for gifted students)
employ Alberta certified teachers
are accessible to all students
have no religious affiliation
offer curriculum approved by Alberta Education
offer innovative and enhanced methods of instruction
encourage meaningful parental involvement
provide a safe, caring and responsive environment
employ active, effective leadership
employ certificated and dedicated staff
are publicly accountable for student achievement, financial reporting, accomplishment of educational goals (via the school's Education Plan and Annual Education Results Report) , and compliance with provincial regulations and policies.

Links to Alberta's Charter Schools:

in Calgary
Almadina Language Charter Academy (ESL, K-9)
Calgary Arts Academy (Arts Immersion, K-9)
Calgary Girls' School (all girls, gr 4-9)
Calgary Science School (Science infused, gr 4-9)
Foundations for the Future Charter Academy (academic excellence & character development, K-12)
Westmount Charter School (excellence in gifted education, K-12)

elsewhere in Alberta
Aurora Charter School, Edmonton (Traditional, K-9)
Boyle Street Education Centre, Edmonton (Engage at-risk youth, age 14-19)
CAPE, Medicine Hat (academically capable underachievers, gr 1-9)
Mother Earth's Children's Charter School, Stony Plain (traditional indigenous pK-8)
New Horizons School, Ardrossan (gifted education, K-9)
Suzuki Charter School, Edmonton (enriched with music, K-6)
Valhalla Community School, Valhalla Centre (rural leadership, K-6)

For further information about Charter Schools, visit The Association of Alberta Public Charter Schools website at www.taapcs.ca

18 November 2012