Calgary Academy offers bus transferring.
Service options offered are regular rider, door-to-door pickup.
The regions Calgary Academy offers busing from are:
Bragg Creek
Calgary
Cochrane
Additional notes: We proudly offer exceptional busing as an option to CA families. For elementary students, they'll receive door-to-door service, while our older students will have community-based pickups.
THE OUR KIDS REPORT: Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate
The big picture on Calgary Academy & Calgary Collegiate
We summarized the school ourselves
Every school is unique, supporting a unique set of learners, and Calgary Academy is an excellent example of the concept. The school addresses itself to students with learning difficulties and differences and who aren’t reaching their potential in a traditional learning environment. The Academy addresses learners who are struggling and need targeted academic support; the Collegiate addresses learners who are achieving at the top of their peer group, and who need a challenge and direction in order to reach their potentials. The program is designed in the awareness that students often arrive having had negative experiences elsewhere. As such, a core goal of the program is to build self-esteem and confidence in their skills and abilities. The values that inform the delivery of the curriculum are also, rightly, a draw for the families that enrol.
We questioned the school adminstration
1. Who are you, as a school?
"At Calgary Academy™, we design engaging, student-centred experiences that nurture a love of learning. For over 40 years we’ve refined our innovative Academy, Collegiate, Early Years, and Blended+ programs, woven together by our four pillars and guiding principles, to empower unique learners to pursue lives of passion and purpose. Through extraordinarily small class sizes led by expert teachers, our students develop the independence, skills, and confidence to thrive."
Founded in 1981
Kindergarten to Grade 12
REACH Principles that embody our core beliefs as students and staff
"Our growth-oriented, nurturing, and inclusive culture from Kindergarten-Grade 12 promises that each student will be empowered to exceed their own expectations and to believe in...(more)
"Our growth-oriented, nurturing, and inclusive culture from Kindergarten-Grade 12 promises that each student will be empowered to exceed their own expectations and to believe in the boundless opportunities the future holds. Hope, belonging, and a palpable sense of optimism fill our school and our hearts."
3. What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?
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4. What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?
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5. What type of student is a good fit for your school?
"Please note that our base criteria for admission to Calgary Academy are average to above-average intelligence and no primary social, emotional, or behavioural needs requiring...(more)
"Please note that our base criteria for admission to Calgary Academy are average to above-average intelligence and no primary social, emotional, or behavioural needs requiring support. Cognitive functioning is typically determined by the administration of a psychological-educational assessment by a registered psychologist. Additionally, applicants’ learning needs and academic skill levels must be similar to those of our existing student groupings."
6. Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?
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7. To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?
"Our teachers share a commitment to student success and a passion for the future of learning. They are experts in their fields, continually striving for excellence while being...(more)
"Our teachers share a commitment to student success and a passion for the future of learning. They are experts in their fields, continually striving for excellence while being supported with the resources needed to tailor their lessons to how each child learns best.
United by a shared commitment to our students, teaching staff are supported by collaborative teams across the Junior and Senior Schools, including instructional designers, literacy and numeracy specialists, psychologists, experts in research and assessment, speech-language pathology, and contracted occupational therapists.
From culture-building activities within classrooms and grades to whole-school REACH celebrations, the We Are All Knights House System and altruistic initiatives help ensure students feel connected to the school."
8. How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?
"As a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school with four academic programs (Academy, Collegiate, Early Years, and Blended+), we have programming for every learner, no matter their learning...(more)
"As a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school with four academic programs (Academy, Collegiate, Early Years, and Blended+), we have programming for every learner, no matter their learning needs, preferences, or lifestyles. Woven together through Integrated Studies, physical education, extracurriculars, whole-school events, and cross-divisional projects, these programs create a vibrant learning community."
9. What aspect of your school is underappreciated?
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10. What might families find surprising about your school?
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11. What improvements or changes has your school made recently?
"Calgary Academy opened a significant expansion project–the Southwest Addition–in September 2024. Over 7,500 square feet of innovative learning spaces were added and reflect...(more)
"Calgary Academy opened a significant expansion project–the Southwest Addition–in September 2024. Over 7,500 square feet of innovative learning spaces were added and reflect our unwavering commitment to our over 750 students, 180 staff members, and our broader community. More than a building, the Southwest Addition is a space that reflects the caliber of the incredible teaching and learning that takes place here every day."
12. How will your school change in the next 5 years?
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