Lord Beaverbrook
High School
Arts-Centred Learning
We have 8 distinct Alternative
Programs in multiple sites:
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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
Timeline for Registration
Specific to Lord Beaverbrook
 Ongoing
 Documents are found at:
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/progra
m-options/subject-matter/Pages/ArtsCentred-Learning.aspx
 Closed Last School Day of
February
Elements of Arts-Centered Learning
(ACL)
 engagement with the Alberta Program
of Studies using the arts as means of
understanding the world
 greater emphasis is on process rather
than product, on learning processes
that encourage inquiry, exploration,
experimentation and reflection
 opportunities for co-constructing
knowledge and understanding
through the arts
Differences and similarities with
community school programs
Differences
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project-based instructional model
direct focus on creativity and innovation
collaborative leadership
an understanding of the lived
experience of artists
Similarities
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Alberta Program of Studies
second language opportunities
Character
Citizenship
Personal Development
The ACL Classroom
 encourages students to appreciate
how learning through the arts has a
societal impact and connection
 offers opportunities to work with real
artists
 focuses on appreciating and
critiquing art
 presents opportunities to learn and
share information and experiences
in multiple ways
An ACL student demonstrates…
 an interest in and passion for the arts
 characteristics that honour and
respect the creativity of peers
 a eagerness to represent their
knowledge and understanding
through multiple perspectives found
throughout the arts
 a sense of belonging in an active
community within and beyond the
school
Other considerations
 $75.00 Arts-Centred Learning
resource fee
 additional costs may be incurred for
arts-related field trips, performances
and other learning opportunities
 transportation provided by yellow
school bus carrier or Calgary Transit
through congregated stops
 register so your address can be
considered when routes/stops are
planned