The Chinook’s Edge School Division issued the following release Wednesday:
The work underway in schools across Chinook’s Edge is continuing to create an upward trend in several measures, according to the recently-released Accountability Pillar report from Alberta Education.
“We have a phenomenal number of students achieving the acceptable standard on both Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams, and we’re seeing levels of excellence increasing across our division,” said Superintendent Kurt Sacher.
“There is an embedded cultural value in this division that helps every single student to achieve success. Our focused priority on academic rigour means that we are encouraging excellence early in Grade 1. This drive is permeating our system and creating a path to success for our students.
“As a result, we are also continuing to see above-average levels of high school completion, as our schools open opportunities for students to explore career connections throughout the grades and become excited about their future. ”
Chinook’s Edge has four divisional goals, which guide the efforts at all grade levels: Literacy, Academic Excellence, Career Connections and Social Emotional Well-being. The Accountability Pillar shows very high measures of excellence in the areas of education quality and continuous school improvement, as well as safe and caring measures.
“Staff in our division work hard to ensure our schools are positive and welcoming places where students know they belong. That strong culture of caring is laying a foundation for success in all other measures,” he said.
“The moral fibre across our school communities is high and we are continuing to push from multiple perspectives for even further success. While we recognize there is opportunity for growth in some areas, we are incredibly proud of the achievements of our students and staff. This Accountability Pillar is a testament to the hard work and clear priorities of our entire Chinook’s Edge team.”
The Central Office Team is working closely with staff in schools to analyze the results and continue the work together towards continuous improvement.
The innovative work to deliver high school courses in smaller K- 12 schools, for instance, is showing significant promise. Another focus is to further explore supports for higher levels of excellence for Indigenous students in Chinook’s Edge.
“It is clear that excellent work is being accomplished in our schools,” said Allan Tarnozci, board chair. “Administrative teams from our schools each present their achievements and goals to the Board of Trustees on a regular basis, and we are always pleased to see the focused efforts taking place across our division.
“It impacts the lives of our students and nothing is of greater importance.”
The Board of Trustees reviewed the extensive Accountability Pillar report, which is available on the Plans & Reports section of the website.
