Samuel W. Shaw School, Calgary, AB

- Our middle school is organized to meet the unique learning needs of adolescents.- Innovative and experienced educators are organized in teams and augment each other's strengths in order to support each learner.- Students are supported to understand themselves as learners, set goals, develop strategies and assess their learning through the develoment of student learning plans.- We have two Paced Learning Programs- Students have many ongoing and rich opportunities to experience integrative learning through an inquiry approach- Rich curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular programs are offered- Lunch supervision is provided for Grade 5 and 6 bussed students as well as for registered program users.- Daily physical education program is provided by our three PE teachers. learning is supported within virtual and physical spaces that provide rich digital and text resources.- School wide activities that promote a healthy, active living and an exciting school culture- Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the school.