Wolf Creek Public Schools
Wolf Creek Public Schools
Founded: 1995
Location: Ponoka, Alberta, Canada
Type: Public
Number of Students: 7,500
Tuition Fees: 13,000 CAD per year
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is a school authority operated out of Ponoka, Alberta, that serves the communities and rural areas of Alix, Bentley, Blackfalds, Bluffton, Clive, Eckville, Lacombe, Ponoka, and Rimbey. Wolf Creek public schools jurisdiction covers 6000 square kilometers. Almost 5000 students are transported by WCPS busses over 100 Wolf Creek routes, bringing them to schools in the morning and returning them safely home each night.
The town of Ponoka is small and comfortable, it is known in Canada for a seven-day rodeo show held at the end of June or beginning of July. Another attraction is The Wolf Creek Trail. The route starts at the southern end of Ponoka and travels along the beautiful area of Battle River. Nearest airports are situated in Edmonton and Calgary.
Thirty schools of the Wolf Creek Public Division provide Kindergarten to Grade 12 programs. Eight secondary schools of the WCPS offer their educational services to more than 100 international students from all corners of the world.
The motto of the Wolf Creek schools states that their main task is to create success for all learners. The excellent educational environment prepares students to be confident and competent. Students and their teachers are ready for the challenges and opportunities of the globalized world. Respect for individual needs, academic professionalism, and a student-centered approach are among the main organizing principles of WCPS work.
Wolf Creek is a leading school district for innovation and advanced technologies. High-speed computer network and Inclusive Learning team enable its schools to meet the needs of all students. Inclusive and modern environment aids their academic progress and emotional well-being.
In its daily work, the Division uses FreshGrade - a digital portfolio and assessment platform. With its help, parents receive information about their child’s progress and teacher-parent relationships became better and more collaborative.
Career planning is an important aspect of a student`s development according to WCPS. Tailor-made guides are developed at Wolf Creek schools to help students plan their career path. Most of the secondary schools in the District have special Career Consultants who are ready to work with each student individually.
The English as Second Language Program in Wolf Creek Public Schools is designed to help students build a strong language foundation in order to experience success in school. Teachers are ready to provide assistance for learning English as long as it is required. Special attention is paid to the newcomer’s immersion in Canadian life. Schools foster a positive image of the student’s culture and they know how to introduce new immigrant learners to their new Canadian community.
Wolf Creek Public Schools have a separate website dedicated to their Summer School Programs. A wide variety of courses can help students to upgrade their current course marks or get a head start on new courses.
The WCPS is also known for the Health in Action Project that aims to improve the health and wellness of all school communities. A multi-faceted, integrated approach involves students, school staff, parents, and health professionals. Healthy eating, active living, and a positive social environment are seen as important steps on the way to a learner`s success.
The Annual Homestay Placement Fee is 300 CAD and the Homestay Monthly Fee is 950 CAD. The Full-year Tuition Fee is 13,000 CAD, the Application Fee is 250 CAD and the Health Insurance is 1000 CAD per year. The languages of the study are English and French.
All school fees, urban busing fees for registered Wolf Creek Public School students can be paid via Rycor Online Payments.
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The Custodian
