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Le Roi Daniels School

Traditional Learning Centre

O’ Canada

O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land, glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee; O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

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We have 8 distinct Alternative Programs in multiple sites:

• Aboriginal Focus
• All Boys
• All Girls
• Arts-Centred
• Canadian Studies
• Montessori
• Science
• Traditional Learning Centre

(TLC)

Why Alternative Programs?

• Providing families with

choices to meet the unique learning needs of their child

• Programs focus on a particular

language, culture, subject (Arts, Science), or teaching philosophy

• Informed choice is essential –

what is THIS particular program about and how does it meet MY child’s needs?

Key Messages

• Each program has unique

features

• Integrity of the program remains

the same across sites

• All follow Alberta Programs of

Study with Alberta Teachers’ Association Certified Teachers

• Where there is a lottery process,

all families are eligible to apply

• Aligned with system timeframe

for registration

Lottery Process

• Where a program is
• versubscribed the lottery

process will be employed

• Registrations are categorized

using 3 criteria:

• Category 1 - walk zone with siblings
• Category 2 - walk zone no siblings OR

bus zone with siblings

• Category 3 - bus zone no siblings

Timeline for Registration

• Opens January 22nd
• Closed noon on Tuesday before

Teachers Convention (Feb 13)

• Lottery drawn on Wednesday

before Teachers Convention

• Lottery outcome sent by the last

school day in February

• Parents must accept/decline by

2nd Friday in March

Elements of the TLC Program:

• academic enrichment
• character education
• mandatory Music/Band until end of

grade 9

• French as a Second Language from

grade 1

Differences and similarities with community school programs: Differences:

• character education program
• French from grade 1
• Music/Band until end of grade 9

Similarities:

• Alberta Programs of Study
• second language opportunities
• daily PE
• Character
• Citizenship
• Personal Development

The TLC classroom:

• utilizes the gradual release of

responsibility model

• provides whole group instruction as

primary teaching approach

• has elementary classes organized in

straight grades

• sings O Canada daily

A TLC student demonstrates…

• a willingness to participate in positive

social interactions and take a leadership role when engaging in problem solving, acts of citizenship and service

• respect for self, others, and the

environment

• a willingness to work independently

within a structured setting

• self-management and organizational

skills

• a commitment to daily homework

Other considerations:

• transportation provided by yellow

school bus carrier or Calgary Transit through congregated stops for those families that are within the school’s

• fficially designated area
• individuals who are eligible to apply for

a waiver, can find forms and instructions at http://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/fees- and-waivers/Pages/Waivers.aspx”

• register so your address can be

considered when routes/stops are planned

• school uniform

Formal School Uniform

• White collared dress shirt
• Tartan tunic
• Green socks/tights
• TLC green cardigan
• Black Shoes
• Hair accessories TLC Tartan/Green
• White collared dress shirt
• Navy dress pants
• Navy socks
• TLC Green Cardigan
• TLC Tartan tie
• Black Shoes

Informal School Uniform

Boys and Girls:

• White shirt with collar worn with TLC

green cardigan or TLC Navy vest

• TLC Crested navy blue or white polo

shirt

• Navy dress pants/walking shorts/skort
• Navy socks/tights
• Black Shoes

Le Roi Daniels School

• Diverse student population

with over 30 different language and cultures

• Recognize and honour a variety
• f cultural and religious

celebrations

• Main form of communication is

School Messenger

• Strong and active School

Council

Kindergarten to Grade 3

• Approximately 545 students
• 6 Kindergarten classes 3 AM/PM
• 6 classes each of grade 1, 2, and 3

School Hours:

• Monday to Thursday
• AM Kindergarten:8:00 am – 10:51 am
• PM Kindergarten:11:39 am – 2:30 pm
• Grades 1-4 :8:00 am–2:30 pm
• Friday:
• Alternate AM/PM Kindergarten
• 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (K-Grade 3)

TLC School for Area V

• Over 90% of the student

population is bussed

• 11 buses that go to 40

communities in Area V

• Congregated bus stops
• Kindergarten AM/PM
• Be sure to read:

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FOR ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS

Some extra curricular activities:

• Intramurals for grades 1-3
• Choirs
• Hand bells
• Movie Nights
• Fun Lunches
• Casual Fun Days
• Science Fair
• Volunteer Opportunities

• Questions
• Be sure to visit the

Le Roi Daniels web site http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b 320/