Calgary Board Of Education Demographic Analysis

Calgary Board of Education Demographic Analysis By: Kate L, Celia N, Kate M, Nicole P, Katelyn W, Erin Y Geographical location of the district​: ● Located in South-Central Alberta, Calgary is the largest city in Alberta Calgary Information ● Population 2016: 1 498 778 (most aged 15-64) ○ Average age of population: 37.6 ○ Population Distribution by age in 2014: ■ 0-4 years 7% ■ 5-14 years 12% ■ 15-19 years 6% ■ 20-64 years 66% ■ 65+ years 10% ● Average size of census families: 3 ● Average household income: $67 700 ○ Can see large variations in this between neighbourhoods ● Language most spoken: English ○ Official language language minority percentage: 1.8% ○ Percent of people who speak neither English nor French: 2% ○ English: 79% ○ French: 1% ○ Top 5 Non-Official Languages Spoken: ■ Punjabi: 12% ■ Chinese: 10% ■ Tagalog: 8% ■ Cantonese: 8% ■ Spanish: 8% ■ Multiple Languages: 5% ● Median total income in 2015: 43 833, most earn over 80 000 ● Canadian citizens:1 318 760 ○ Immigrants: 415 930 (most from 2001-2010, most commonly from the Philippines) ○ Identify as Aboriginal: 46 280 ○ Most Visible Minority Population: South Asian ● High School Diploma or Equivalent = 25% ● No Certificate, Diploma, or Degree = 15% ● Post-Secondary certificate, Diploma, or Degree = 60%

● http://www.compareschoolrankings.org​ ←-Where to find Calgary school ratings! ● District initiatives/priorities prospective teachers in that district should be aware of. ○ The Calgary Board of Education is dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments to all students regardless of physical ability, mental ability, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic diversity, race, ancestry, gender, religious beliefs, socioeconomic status, and family composition. ○ The Calgary Board of Education is dedicated to creating “safe and caring enviroments for LGBTQ youth.” (cbe.ca) Many staff have created gay-straight alliances as peer and staff support for students struggling with their gender or identity. ○ The Calgary Board of Education offers diverse programs throughout the district including: assistance for English Language Learners, cultural and linguistic support, exceptional and special needs, Indigenous education (k-12), interpretation and translation, psychological services, reconnect with learning, specialized services. (cbe.ca) Calgary Board of Education Information: ● Location of the district’s head office (district superintendent’s office): ○ 1221 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2L 0L4 ● All Catholic schools in Calgary are covered under a separate district ● 246 Total Schools ● Total Staff Employed: 14 000 ○ Roughly 5 000 teachers ● 121 000 students Calgary Board of Education is split into 7 areas with specific offices: Area 1: Parkdale Centre 728-32 Street NW Area 2: Mount View Centre 2004-4 Street NE Area 3: Forest Lawn High School 1304-44 Street SE Area 4: Marlborough Centre 4711 Maryvale Drive NE Area 5: Douglasdale School 390 Douglas Park Blvd SE Area 6: Haysboro Centre 1123-87 Avenue SW Area 7: A.E. Cross School 3445-37 Street SW

Social Issues Affecting Calgary Area: ● Growing immigrant and ELL population ● Affluence differences within schools and areas of the city ● Diverse learning needs within integrated classrooms ● Wide range of demographic differences within the city (economics, religion, race, cultural background, socio-economic background) ● Bus budget cuts affecting students ability to attend school In the news: ● “​40 Calgary public schools are over 100% capacity​” - CBC News, December 4, 2018 ● “The CBE released standardized-test results showing more than 40 per cent of Grade 9 students failed their math exams last year, while officials also confirmed that acceptable standards were much lower than 50 per cent” Calgary Herald, January 2019 ● “​Calgary school board defends controversial Indigenous student art piece​”: “Junior High School student Jay Crann said she was shocked to see a piece of art that read, “Kill the Indian inside of you,” in the school’s library.” - Global News, December 24, 2018

Location Number in the of schools city

Special Programs

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Area 1

NW Calgary

-35 schools total -Mostly K-6 schools (9) averaging 401 students each -3 10-12 schools (averaging 1460 students)

-Home Education Schools -German Bilingual School -Therapeutic Schools for those with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities and/or complex learning, medical, emotional, sensory or behavioural needs -​Dr. Gordon Townsend School: in the Alberta Children’s Hospital -Mandarin Bilingual School -National Sports School -West View School: Calgary Young Offender Center -Wood’s Homes - William Taylor Learning Centre: educational and therapeutic opportunities for students who have severe behavioural/emotional difficulties -Young Adult Program/Adolescent Day Treatment Program: for those with severe mental health issues at the Foothills hospital

-Issues with integration -Issues with wage discrepancies -Mental Health focus -Sports focus -Louise Dean School offers a program focused towards pregnant and parenting teenagers who are pursuing a High School diploma.

Area 2

NE Calgary

-33 Schools -22 Elementar y Schools -8 Junior High Schools -3 High Schools -Averaging 17 028 students

-Traditional Learning Centres (TLC) (4 Schools) -Early and Late French Immersion (5 Schools) -Spanish Bilingual (3 Schools) -Chinese (Mandarin Immersion/bilingual) (2 Schools) -Advanced Placement (AP) High School opportunities (2 schools) -Dual Credit High School opportunities (3 Schools) -International baccalaureate (IB) High School opportunities (1 School) -Arts-centered (1 School) -Therapeutic treatment alongside

-23% of residents are immigrants -7% of residents identify as Indigenous -Median household income is $63 129 -Other non-official languages in this area are: Cantonese,

schooling (1 school)

Chinese, Mandarin and Spanish -Children’s Village K-6 Elementary School, with 64 students in attendance, combines therapeutic treatment alongside Elementary education.

Area 3

NE & SE -37 Calgary Schools -7 High Schools

-4 Outreach Schools -3 Early French Immersion -3 Science -2 Indigenous Focus -2 AP -3 Dual Credit -3 Off Campus Work Experience

-High immigrant rate -Niitsitapi Learning Centre (K-3) Indigenous Focus -Piitoayis Family School (K-6) Indigenous Focus

Area 4

NE Calgary

-31 Schools -2 High Schools -29 Elementar y/Junior High Schools

-L.E.A.D programs to support ELL -CSSI program for kids with ASD and PLP for older children with with cognitive disability/ADHD/ASD -1 AP school -2 French Immersion

-High immigrant rate. 20% of population considered “low income.”

Area 5

SE Calgary

-34 Schools -24 Elementar y schools -3 middle

-1 CSSI -1 French Immersion + TLC -1 Montessori -1 Chinese Bilingual -1 Fine Arts

-Cranston has the largest population of toddler aged children in the city. New

schools -2 Jr High schools -5 High Schools

Area 6

SW Calgary

-37 total schools -21 Elementar y Schools -11 Jr. Highs -4 High Schools -1 K-12 School

Brighton and McKenzie Town are not far behind -Average median outcome of $122, 229. -19% of residence are of a visible minority. -9% of residences speak a non-official language -6 Spanish Bilingual Schools -1 Alternative High School -2 AP Schools -Center for Performing and Visual Arts -2 Career and Technology Programs -Automotive studies -Off-Campus Work and RAP -7 Early French Immersion Schools -2 Dual-Credit Programs -2 Early work experience programs -1 School designed for students with complex learning needs -1 Mandarin Bilingual School -1 International Baccalaureate -1 GATE school -1 Science Alternative Program -1 designed for students with emotional and behavioural needs -1 Complete French Immersion School

-School designed for students with complex learning needs --Emily Follensbee School -Science Alternative Program --Louis Riel School -Science Alternative Program -- Louis Riel School -School designed for students with emotional and behavioural

needs -William Roper Hull Area 7

SW Calgary

-37 total Schools: (~ 18 000 students) -23 K-6 Schools (average 329 students) -3 10-12 schools (average 2068 student)

-5 Early French Immersion -All Boys Program (an all -3 Late French Immersion boys school) -1 Spanish Bilingual -2 ESL/ELL school -1 school for complex learning disabilities -2 FSL School -3 AP school -3 Dual credit school -3 Off-campus work experience -1 with unique career and technology courses -1 TLC -2 GATE school -2 Deaf and hard of hearing classes -​1 Montessori -1 Special education mental health -1 IB -1 IB in French

Links to Check: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/about-us/leadership/Pages/schools-by-area.aspx https://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/supports-for-students/Pages/English-Language-Learners.aspx http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Documents/community_social_statistics/ http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Pages/Social-research-policy-and-resources/Community-profiles/ http://www.compareschoolrankings.org https://www.cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/vague-report-cards-frustrate-parents-as-cbe-admits-teacher-assessments-dont-match-test-results https://www.calgary-real-estate.com/area5-public-schools.php