Title: RED DEER ALBERTA
1- RED DEER ALBERTA
- QUALITY EDUCATION
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4ALBERTA, CANADA
5RED DEER, ALBERTA
Centrally located 120 kilometres from Albertas
two largest cities, Calgary and Edmonton.
6ALBERTA
7ALBERTA
Alberta is one of the worlds most beautiful,
safe, and affordable places to live, work, and
study.
8CALGARY
EDMONTON
9 SAFE AND CLEAN According to the UN, Alberta
cities rank among the best places in the world to
live, work, and study.
10ART CULTURE IN ALBERTA
11RECREATION
600 lakes, 245 rivers and over 78,000 km2 of
parks Abundance of recreation opportunities
Over 2,300 hours of sunshine each year 275
golf courses, 6 mountain ski resorts Some of
the best freshwater fishing in the world
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13 Population 90,000 120 km from Edmonton
and Calgary Thriving economy based on
Petroleum and Agriculture
14Situated in beautiful park like setting along the
Red Deer River
15Outstanding sports and cultural facilities
Horse Back Riding
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19ESL at Red Deer College
20École Secondaire Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive
High School 1900 students
21Hunting Hills High School 1500
students
22École Intermédiaire Central Middle School 500
students
23WHO WE ARE
More than 9,500 students 19 Schools 12
Elementary Schools 4 Middle Schools 2 High
Schools 1 Christian Alternative Program
- 12 Alternative School Programs
- Approximately 535 teachers
- Over 1000 total employees
- 67.4 million budget
24OUR MISSION
- The Red Deer Public School District is striving
for excellence by providing the best curriculum,
instruction and learning opportunities in order
to maximize the potential of all students.
25WE BELIEVE
- In ensuring that the highest possible level of
achievement - is attained by each and every student
- In providing a safe and caring learning
environment. - In working closely with our partners (parents,
business, - community)
- Public education is a community responsibility
26OUR VALUES
Industrious Pursues Sense of self-worth
Persevering Mentally physically fit
Attentive Unselfish Prompt Neat
Loyal Open-minded Thinks critically
Intellectually Curious Creative
Appreciative Cooperative Accepting
- Respectful
- Responsible
- Fair/Just
- Tolerant
- Honest
- Kind
- Forgiving
- Democratic Ideals
27OPPORTUNITIESStudent Achievement and Success
- Learners demonstrate high standards on Provincial
Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams
Diverse programs Career and Technology
Fine Arts Second Languages Enrichment
28OPPORTUNITIES INCLUSIVENESS
- We provide a diverse range of programs that serve
a diverse student population - We welcome all students to Red Deer Public
Schools
29OUR STRENGTHS
- Diversity of students
- Wide ranging programs
- Focused on supporting student achievement and
success - Parent involvement and satisfaction
- Dedicated, competent and qualified staff
- Quality, committed school board trustees
30RED DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS WELCOME THE WORLD
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32 33 34 35PARTNER SCHOOLS GERMANY, FRANCE, JAPAN, CHINA,
MEXICO
36FINE ARTS
- Art
- Band
- Choir
- Theatre Studies
37 IB International Baccalaureate and AP Advance
Placement ESL English as a Second Language
International Focus
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- Computer Studies
- Athletics
- Fine Arts
- Career Technology Studies
- French Immersion
38- ESL, if needed - up to 160 minutes per day
- 2 or 3 other 80 minute classes with Canadian
students per - semester
39MODERN SCHOOLS
40MODERN SCHOOLS
41ONE COMPUTER FOR THREE STUDENTS MAC AND PC
42CAFETERIAS ON CAMPUS
43CAREER TECHNOLOGY STUDIES(CTS)
44SPORTS
Running Skiing Boxing Track
Golf Tennis Volleyball Basketball
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47- Homestay co-ordinator
- Carefully screened host families
- Private bedroom
- Easy access to transportation
48SELECTING HOST FAMILIES
- Individual home inspections
- Police/Child Welfare Checks
References Appropriate student match
49REQUIREMENTS OF HOST FAMILIES
- Provide student with
- private room
- Provide healthy meals
- and snacks
- Support student with their
- studies
- Enable students to participate in
extra-curricular activities - Consider the student as a member of the family
50HOST FAMILIES EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
- Know and respect house rules
- Do some household chores as other family
members are - expected to do
- Inform hosts in
- advance about plans
- Integrate into the
- household
51STUDENT PROFILE
- Adaptable
- Flexible
- Respectful
- Open-minded
- Self-motivated
- Willing to accept change
52SUPPORT IS PROVIDED
- Our Homestay Coordinator
- Selects host families
- Provides host family profile to agent
- Makes appropriate matches
- Provides monthly contact with student and host
family - Assists with conflict resolution
53 (Full Year, Canadian Dollars)
- Application Fee 200.00
- Tuition Fee 9,300.00
- Homestay Placement 400.00
- Homestay (per month) 660.00
- Medical Insurance 545.00
- Textbook rental and bus pass about
200.00 - Prices are subject to change.
54APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
- Completed Student Application
- Certified copy of Birth Certificate
- School marks transcript (previous 3 years)
- Two recent photographs
- Two references
- Additional photos and info about the student
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57 JOIN US IN RED DEER, ALBERTA, CANADA
58Robert Porkka, Director of International Services
E-mail rporkka_at_rdpsd.ab.ca Website
www.rdpsd.ab.ca/internationalservices
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