- Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School
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name= Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School
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motto= Nil Nisi Optimum
motto_translation= Nothing but the best
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city=Okotoks
province=Alberta
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areacode= 403
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email= admissions@sts.ab.ca
url= http://www.sts.ab.ca
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principal_label=Headmaster
principal= Mr. Jones (September 2007)
viceprincipal= Mr. Blayne Addley
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schooltype= Private/Independent
grades= 1-12
language= English (Spanish and French available for second language)
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mascot= Spartacus "Sparky" the Spartan
teamname= Spartans
colours= Green, Blue, White
founded=1971
campus=Rural
enrollment= 714
enrollment_as_of=Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is a private school in
Okotoks ,Alberta , just outside ofCalgary . It has students in grades 1 to 12. Its grade 12 provincial exam scores are consistently some of the most highly ranked in the province, along with Old Scona ofEdmonton [http://www.fraserinstitute.org/reportcards/schoolperformance/schooldisplay.aspx?id=ABS9922 The Fraser Institute - Report Cards - School Performance ] ] . Strathcona-Tweedsmuir also ranks high in the IB system, as well as the annualFraser Institute surveys. Strathcona is also an active participator in the CESI (Canadian Educational Standards Institute) program, and often volunteers teachers for inter-school evaluatory interaction. STS is also a member ofRound Square and CAIS (Canadian Association of Independent Schools).The school opened in September 1971 as the result of the amalgamation of two of Calgary’s oldest independent schools - Strathcona School for Boys (founded 1929) and Tweedsmuir: An Academic School for Girls (founded 1959). St. Hilda’s School preceded Tweedsmuir School for Girls (1905-1949). [ [http://www.westernwheel.com/050525/news-100sts.htm Western Wheel News] ] Strathcona Tweedsmuir School is also known as STS.
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School prides itself on its adventurous OE program. STS offers OE15 as an accredited Alberta learning course in Grade 10.
STS provides laptops to students from Grades 6 to 12. STS also utilizes Smart Boards to take advantage of technology in the classroom setting.
STS is the only full
Round Square member school in the Prarie Provinces of Canada.Educational Divisions
*Primary school: Composed of grades one through six, the
Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School primary school is an active participator in the PYP (primary years program), or the developmental IB program, optional preperatory course, designed to enablestudents to develop the skills necessary to continue into the rigorous MYP and IB programs in later years at the school. Currently headed by Ms. Judith Hadden.
*Junior High: Composed of grades seven through nine, actively participates in the MYP (middle years program) program, designed to continue the lessons learned in PYP (see "Primary School"), into junior high. Headed currently by Mr. Paul Hoff.
*Senior High: Composed of grades ten through twelve, the high school is a fully certified participator in the IB program, and consistently delivers some of the highest scores across the province on the diploma exams, and enriched course material. Currently headed by Mr. Blayne Addley.IB and Alberta Curriculum
At STS, students take mandatory standardized provincial tests in Grades 3, 6, 9 and 12.
For Grade 11 and 12, students have the option between full
IB Diploma , a mix of IB and Alberta Diploma or just Alberta Diploma. All students, including full IB students are required to write the standardizedAlberta Diploma Exam s.STS is authorized to offer Primary Years Program and
IB Diploma [http://www.ibo.org/school/001250/ IB Organization - School Statistics] ] . The IB Diploma courses include Biology HL, Chemistry HL, Chemistry SL, Economics HL, English A1 HL, French B SL, History HL, Mathematics SL, Physics SL, Spanish Ab. SL, Theatre Arts SL and Theory of Knowledge.References
External links
* [http://www.sts.ab.ca Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School]
* [http://www.topprivateschools.ca/school.asp?school_id=68 Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School] Profile By TopPrivateSchools.ca
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