Calgary Academy
| Calgary Academy | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 51°02′22″N 114°13′25″W / 51.0395°N 114.2236°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | At the heart of everything we do is your child. |
| Founded | September 1, 1981 |
| Founder | Jim Gray |
| President | Greg Bass |
| Principal | Tim Carlson |
| Assistant Principal Junior School | Liz Thompson |
| Assistant Principal Senior School | Sheryl Walters |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Enrollment | 700 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 1:12-20 [1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Website | https://calgaryacademy.com |
Calgary Academy is a designated special education private school located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.[2] It offers academics from kindergarten through grade 12, with the kindergarten program opening in 2019. It was founded on September 1, 1981, by Jim Grey, a Calgarian businessman. Calgary Academy's first class graduated in 1987.[3] Its core principles are respect, enthusiasm, altruism, commitment and honesty.[4][5]
As of 2023, it has more than 700 students on a 16-acre campus, and 150 staff members.[3]
The school has three programs: Academy, which designed for children with learning difficulties, disabilities, or ADHD;[6] Collegiate, which focuses on post-secondary preparation, and Blended+, which combines in-person and online learning.[4][7]
It has a 97.3% graduation rate, within three years of students entering Grade 10.[8] As of 2022, the 93% of Calgary Academy students pursued post-secondary education after graduating.[9]
History[edit]
Calgary Academy was founded in 1981 out of a need for a school for students with unique learning needs, similar to Denver Academy at the time, to be created in Calgary. Originally, it was operated out of rented classrooms, relocating in 1994 to its current campus.[3][4]
In 2010, Calgary Academy held its first Dig Pink volleyball tournament to raise money for breast cancer research, with teams from across Calgary participating. It has since become an annual event that has raised over $160,000.[3][10]
Alumni[edit]
One notable alum is 2019 graduate Khobe Clarke, an actor known for his performances in television shows Firefly Lane and Yellowjackets, and in the upcoming Cruel Intentions series.[11][12]
Sean Thornhill, 2009 alum, as of 2023 is the Senior Sous Chef at Fairmont Chateau Whistler.[13][14]
References[edit]
- ^ Devries, Helena (October 17, 2022). "Calgary Academy 4/4". CTV News. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Funding Manual for School Authorities" (PDF). Alberta Education: 152. 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Our History". Calgary Academy. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c Durrie, Karen Rudolph (May 16, 2022). "40 years of support: How Calgary Academy became the key educational fixture it is today". Calgary Herald. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Philosophy". Calgary Academy. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Tracy (Sep 3, 2013). "8 things to know about learning disabled education in Alberta". CBC News. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Durrie, Karen Rudolph (June 23, 2022). "Reaching for the future: How Calgary Academy's innovative programs help students succeed". Calgary Herald. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Annual Education Results Report (AERR)" (PDF). Calgary Academy. 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "In its 40th year, Calgary Academy graduates its largest, most resilient class". Calgary Academy. June 3, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Dig Pink: 15 Years of Community". Calgary Academy. October 16, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (June 1, 2023). "'Cruel Intentions' Series at Amazon Sets Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Khobe Clarke: From Stage to Screen". Calgary Academy. June 9, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Raffo, Dee (March 30, 2023). "A Chef's Favourite Thing About Spring in Whistler". Whistler Insider. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Alumni Spotlight: Sean Thornhill". Calgary Academy. May 5, 2021.
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