Our English program consists of classes from kindergarten to grade 6 with approximately 180 students. Students are instructed in English in the following subjects: Language Arts (Library and Computers), Math, Social, Science, Art, Music, and Physical Education.

École Parkdale Elementary is a dual track kindergarten to grade 6 school with instruction in French K-6 and English K-6.

Our French Immersion Program is open to all students residing in the Wetaskiwin Regional Public School Division attendance boundary.

There are several variations of the immersion program with different beginning points and varying amounts of instruction in French and English. École Parkdale operates an early immersion program, with students beginning to study the French language in kindergarten. English Language Arts is introduced in grade three and increased each year until grade six, at which time students receive approximately 85% of their instruction in French and 15% in English.

Our present program enrollement is approximately 100 students.

The STEPS program is intended for elementary students who have the ability to do average or above average work, but whose behaviours limit their current performance in a traditional classroom setting. Students in the STEPS program have been identified with a history of emotional or behaviour difficulties.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The program is a WRPS district program operated out of Ecole Parkdale Elementary School.

Target Population

• 6-12 years of age
• Has average to above average intelligence.
• With few exceptions, the students will have a history of behaviour problems in a regular classroom setting and situations. School learning, achievement, self-concept, and personal effort suffer because of these behaviours. Often regular school settings are viewed as negative educational experiences. This may be a reflection of their growing negative attitude rather than their experiences.
• The Individualized Program Plan (IPP) of each student is addressed through these general objectives.

Current Status

• One certified teacher
• Two teaching assistants
• Two on-site administrators
• One classroom
• One Quiet Room
• Program operates from 8:45 am - 2:45 pm

Program Objectives

• To provide a non-threatening atmosphere for teaching pro-social behaviours.
• To assist the student in developing behaviour that helps the student successfully cope in the STEPS program.
• To provide a non-threatening atmosphere for academic success.

To assist the student in changing behaviour so that the student may successfully be integrated into the regular school program

Resource Room is a program designed for students in grades 2-4 who experience mild to moderate cognitive delays or more significant learning problems. The class is limited to approximately 15 students and is supported by a teacher and a teaching assistant. Students are able to access more supports in their academic classes (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science) in this environment.  This environment also allows students opportunities to develop prosocial lifeskills.