Webber Academy

Our School Mission is to prepare students to thrive in university and beyond. This mission will be accomplished by creating an environment of high expectations of achievement, behavior and service. Our society needs citizens with strong moral and ethical values, who believe in the responsibilities of citizenship and service to others. At Webber Academy, we will actively encourage the growth and development of these traditional values in our students. Participation in, and enjoyment of school life, will prepare our students for responsible involvement in their communities and our society as a whole.

Webber Academy was incorporated in 1997 as a non-profit company with a mandate to be a high quality, nondenominational, coeducational, university preparatory, accredited private school. Subsequently, Revenue Canada recognized Webber Academy as a charitable organization. All revenue generated goes directly back into the school and benefits our students.

The school is located in southwest Calgary in a beautiful setting overlooking the foothills and mountains to the west. The facilities consist of a Kindercentre for four and five year old students, a main campus building with two large gymnasiums for Grades 1-12, a modern High School Science Center and a Performing Arts Center with a 500 seat theater, a 400 meter running track, soccer field and cross country trails through the aspens.

Welcome to another exciting year at Webber Academy! We are very pleased to work with our returning families again, and look forward to establishing warm, supportive relationships with families that are new to our school community. Webber Academy prides itself on providing an environment where each student will make great strides in their intellectual, social, moral, and physical development. As in all communities, certain guidelines are necessary to ensure our school functions effectively. As communication between teachers, parents, and students is vital, this handbook has been carefully prepared and is designed to help our families understand the policies, procedures, and expectations of Webber Academy. You are encouraged to keep this document in a convenient location for reference throughout this school year. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are familiar with all of the information contained in this handbook, including rules and regulations.

Webber Academy offers a full-day Junior Kindergarten program for students who are developmentally ready for schooling. Students in this program must turn four years of age by December 31st of the school year that they commence. The programe runs daily, similar to our regular school program.

In today's world, strong literacy, numeracy, social and teamwork skills are essential in whatever career path one chooses. Therefore, our focus is on developing the foundation for these skills. At Webber Academy, we believe all students, even those in Kindergarten, need to be articulate in their speech and literate in their approach to all subjects. A strong foundation in basic mathematical operations leads to an appreciation and enjoyment of the wonderful world of mathematics. Learning to solve problems with inquisitiveness, enthusiasm, and creativity allows students to further explore more sophisticated math and sciences as they progress through the upper grades.

In preparing our students for university and beyond, it is our intent to offer students a range of options covering all disciplines. Our program are designed, so that upon entering Grade 11, students have had exposure to all disciplines and can make an informed choice when selecting courses for university entrance. Career counselling is provided by the school and the process begins in Grade 10.

The core program, beginning in Grade 7, includes English, Mathematics, Science, Geography/History, and Physical Education. From Grades 7 to 9, students must choose two out of the five following subjects (one selection must be a language): Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French, Music (Band) and Computers. Grade 7 students take both Drama and Art. Grade 8 and 9 students choose either Drama or Art.

In Senior High School, a student's choice of course work is based on post-secondary requirements, and the pursuit of academic strengths and personal interests. Webber Academy has instituted the internationally recognized Advanced Placement Program (AP). This curriculum provides students with courses enriched beyond the provincial requirements, and university credits may be earned.