École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary (K-6)

École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary (K-6)
53131 Range Road 222
Ardrossan, AB  T8E 2M8
Phone: (780) 922-2066
Fax: (780) 922-5787
http://www.ardrossanelementary.ca

School Education Plan

École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary SEP 2011-2012

School Supply Lists

Grade 1 English 
Grade 1 French 
Grade 2 English 
Grade 2 French
Grade 3 
Grade 4 
Grade 5 English 
Grade 5 French 
Grade 6

Introduction

We are the school of choice for parents looking for a strong school community supported by high expectations in their education. Our students, parents and teachers work collaboratively and supportively to develop their potential in an environment based on trust, respect and hope.   Students are supported through conflict resolution skills and character education. It is a place where people are filled with a positive outlook on life; it is a place where people work hard, celebrate their accomplishments and provide support during difficult times.

École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School, a dual-track school offering both a regular English program and a French Immersion program, is located 10 minutes east of Sherwood Park.  All but a few of the approximately 470 students are bussed to school, and come from acreages and farms and communities in the surrounding area.  Since this is the designated French Immersion School for this area, a number of out of boundary students attend here to take advantage of the French Immersion Program, K-6. French Immersion Junior High and Senior High programs are also available at the nearby Jr. / Sr. High School. The school houses a system program as well: REACH (Resources in Early Childhood) Program.

École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School is known for its strong emphasis on academics. The teachers and support staff work closely with parents to provide learning opportunities for all students.

École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School offers a variety of opportunities for students to maximize their achievements in the areas of fine arts, academics and physical education. We offer a Daily Physical Activity program to encourage the development of a healthy lifestyle. We are very proud of our students and their achievements.

           A before and after school care program is offered on the premises by a non-profit organization: Children's Care Centre Society of Rural Strathcona.  They can be contacted at 780-922-2568 or through email at: childrencarecentre@telus.net.

        Our parents can also access French and English playschool programs for pre-school children through the Ardrossan French Playschool Association located in our school in room 329. 

Motto

Success for All ~ le succès à la portée de tous

Mission

The École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School community believes all students can succeed in our respectful, safe, and caring learning environment.

La communauté de l'école Adrossan Elementary School croît que chaque élève peut réussir dans un environnement d'apprentissage entouré de respect, de sécurité, et de soins.

Beliefs

We believe École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School provides an exemplary learning environment that fosters success through:

• A warm, welcoming, respectful school community.
• Meaningful learning experiences for all.
• High expectations for academics, behaviour, and citizenship.
• A strong focus on character education.
• Diversified programs which allow students to achieve their full potential.
• The recognition of individual differences, interests, and abilities.
• Language learning opportunities in French Immersion and French as a Second Language.
• A love of lifelong learning.
• A respectful and collaborative active partnership between students, staff, parents, and our community.
• The use of 21^st century technology to develop learning.
• Respectful and kind behaviour of students.
• Effective communication.
• Best practices in teaching, assessment, and instruction.

Programs & Services

Regular English Programming (K-6)
French Immersion (K-6)
Resources in Early Childhood (REACH) age 2.5-5 yrs
Play School Programs
Childcare Programs
Hot Lunch Programs

Administration

Colleen Alpern, Principal
Elissa Corsi, Assistant Principal