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​Is this Program the Right Choice for My Child?

A successful student demonstrates:

  • Self-management and organizational skills and a commitment to daily homework
  • A willingness to participate in positive social interactions and take a leadership role when engaging in problem solving, acts of citizenship, and service
  • A willingness to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum and an eagerness for knowledge and service

Characteristics of Traditional Learning Centre Program

  • Character Education intentionally taught and reinforced daily and demonstrated through service to the school, local and global community
  • Whole group direct instruction that is sequential and enriched as the primary teaching approach
  • Students are provided with a structured, orderly setting appropriate to the learning activity
  • Elementary students are in straight grades. Students are grouped by skill ability for language arts and mathematics. Early literacy includes explicit instruction in phonics, spelling, and grammar. Horizontal enrichment opportunities are available to challenge students based on their achievement.
  • Middle School students are in straight grades in Language Arts and Math and in electives, as needed. Students may be grouped by skill ability for core. Opportunities are provided for horizontal and vertical enrichment in preparation for high school programming.
  • French as a second language begins in Grade 1 and is mandatory until the end of Grade 9; Music is mandatory until the end of Grade 9 with Band beginning in the middle school setting
  • School uniform (see uniform requirements)

Visit the CBE website​ to help determine whether or not the Traditional Learning Centre Program is right for your child, for the Alternative Programs Handbook (Alberta Education) and to find answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.​​

Traditional Learning Centre Program

How to Register for the TLC Program

Please visit our How to Register page.

TLC at Brentwood School

"To Think, to Value, to Know”

The Traditional Learning Centre program uses teacher-directed instruction and character education to foster reflective thinking, continuous learning and responsible citizenship. It is a celebration of cultural diversity and commonly held values. The virtues-oriented school environment prepares students to meet the moral, technological and global challenges of the 21st century.

Guiding Principles

  • Character Education intentionally taught, reinforced, and demonstrated daily through service to the school, local and global community
  • Direct instruction, in large or small groups, that is sequential and enriched as the primary teaching approach
  • Students are provided with a structured, orderly setting appropriate to the learning activity
  • Elementary students are in straight grades. Early literacy includes explicit instruction in phonics, spelling, and grammar. Horizontal enrichment opportunities are available to challenge students based on their achievement

Commitment to Excellence

School Commitment

  • Set high expectations for student achievement.
  • Provide structure and teacher-directed instruction to ensure success.
  • Model respectful, positive, professional behaviour in working with students and parents.
  • Make daily contact with the home using an agenda, e-mail, and Google Classroom.
  • Contact parents and be available for appointments as needed.
  • Reinforce character education throughout the school.

Parent Commitment

  • Provide a quiet work place for nightly homework.
  • Make homework a priority and check the agenda and Google Classroom each school day.
  • Reinforce virtues at home.
  • Encourage high achievement in all subject areas.
  • Commit to all program components.
  • Support the administration and staff in their efforts to maintain an orderly, disciplined, safe and caring school environment.
  • Attend parent/teacher conferences.
  • Ensure that your child is respecting the school uniform code.

Student Commitment

  • Demonstrate respect, responsibility and other virtues in daily conduct.
  • Respect all staff members and parent volunteers.
  • Participate fully in all activities.
  • Display a positive attitude with adults and other students.
  • Aim for excellence when completing assignments and homework.
  • Adhere to the school uniform code.

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