Canada High School Choice
Alberta School Districts
Available School District in Alberta:
Golden Hills School Division
Livingstone Range School Division
Medicine Hat School District
Location
- Population: 25,000
- Located 40 Minutes East from Calgary
Weather
- Summer/Fall: Warm and Dry
- Winter/Spring: Cold and Dry
Eligibility
- Enrolment Restrictions: None
School Facts
- Grades at School: 8-12
- Total Schools in District: 5
- Estimated Start Date: Early September
- Estimated End Date: Late June
School Profile
Golden Hills School Division encompasses a vast geographical area across rural mid-eastern Alberta. The school division values diverse environments. Communities the division takes part in are rich with culture and educational opportunities. Students are inspired by outstanding teachers and international students are welcomed with open arms.
Facilities
The dorms at Golden Hills are places students can call home and sanctuaries where they can relax and study.
Sports and Arts
Golden Hills offers a number of unique sports such as American football, badminton, ice hockey and rugby.
Additionally, Golden Hills has a fantastic art program with courses such as graphic design, jewellery making and video production.
Community Information
Golden Hills School Division covers a large area from Strathmore to Drumheller and Three Hills. The school division office is located in the vibrant community of Strathmore, a setting as unique and energizing as the learning environments it offers with excellent sporting venues, schools, shopping and walking trails to enjoy. Strathmore offers easy access to the big city while still retaining a small-town feel.
Options Available
Foreign Languages:
French, German
Arts:
Drama, Graphic Design, Jewellery Making, Photography, Video Production
Athletics:
American Football, Badminton, Basketball, Curling, Dance, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming
Extracurricular Activities:
Connections Multicultural Camp, Debate Club, Encounters in Canada, LEO Club, Math Contests, Model United Nations, Multicultural Club, Newspaper Club, Reach, Rodeo Club, Scrapbooking, Student Leadership, Sports, Strathmore Idol, Theater Club, Tutor Club, Weight Room, Yearbook
Click here to visit the Golden Hills website.
Location
- Population: 25,000
- Located One Hour and 20 Minutes South of Calgary
Weather
- Summer/Fall: Warm and Dry
- Winter/Spring: Cold and Dry
Eligibility
- Enrolment Restrictions: Assessment test prior to arrival
School Facts
- Grades at School: K-12
- Total Schools in District: 15
- Estimated Start Date: Early September
- Estimated End Date: Late June
School Profile
Livingstone Range School Division provides an amazing place for international students to study. In addition to its beautiful location which offers exciting opportunities for outdoor activities, students are inspired by outstanding teachers. Programs meet each student’s unique need.
Facilities
Livingstone Range offers a variety of amenities to suit every need of its students. The division owns a horse stable, an ice rink, skiing facilities, a sports stadium, a media lab, and a welding workshop.
Sports and Arts
Livingstone School offers ski and snowboard academy, available to students for an extra fee. Students come out of the academy with a solid skiing and snowboarding skill set. In addition, the division has strong boy’s basketball and girls volleyball teams.
At an extra cost, Matthew Halton High School has exceptional extra-curricular art programs such as digital storytelling. The school also offers an exclusive fabrication/welding class as well as band.
Community Information
South-western Alberta, an area embraced by brilliant blue skies, picturesque sunrises and sunsets, beckons with adventure year round. World class camping, fishing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and skiing are just a few of the activities this region has to offer. Golden wheat lands lie to the east and picturesque Porcupine Hills lie to the west. The north corridor of Livingstone Range School Division is at the centre of the most beautiful scenery in southern Alberta.
At Claresholm, students may enjoy historic murals, many parks, an aquatic centre, and the district’s museum.
Options Available
Foreign Languages:
French
Arts:
(only available at Matthew Halton) Band, Digital Media, Fabrication/Welding, History of Rock and Roll, Listening and Applying to our Everyday Lives
Athletics:
Basketball, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Ski and Snowboard, Soccer
Extracurricular Activities*:
(only available at Matthew Halton) Animal Care, Digital Storytelling, Horsemanship, Hunter’s Safety, Outdoor Education, Pre-Employment Certification Enhanced First Aid, Recreational Athletic Training, SCUBA Certification, Wilderness Studies
*Extra fees apply.
Click here to view the Livingston Range website.
Location
- Population: 65,000
- Located Three Hours Southeast of Calgary
Weather:
- Summer/Fall: Warm and Dry
- Winter/Spring: Cool and Dry
Eligibility:
- Enrolment Restrictions: None
School Facts
- Grades at School: 9-12
- Total Schools in District: 1
- Estimated Start Date: Early September
- Estimated End Date: Late June
School Profile
Medicine Hat High School is known for excellence, innovation and for offering one of the widest varieties of programs for students with different needs and talents. The school is committed to providing a student-cantered approach to education.
Facilities
Medicine Hat High School recently opened a brand new facility. The school has a state of-the-art science centre, new physical education facilities and modern fine art facilities as well as numerous computer labs.
Sports and Arts
The sports program at Medicine Hat is comprehensive, including athletic conditioning, individual sports performance, health, and outdoor education in addition to their core Physical Education.
Medicine Hat offers fun and creative approaches to learning in the arts with course offerings such as band, choir, drama and guitar.
Community Information
Alberta ranks number one in the world for student achievement and has one of the highest standards of living in the world. Medicine Hat is located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, where residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife. It is home of the “Saamis Tepee”, the world’s largest tepee; as well as the Medalta Historic Clay District, an innovative industrial museum, contemporary ceramic arts facility, art gallery and community hub.
Options Available
Foreign Languages:
French, Japanese, Spanish
Advanced Placement:
English, Math, Social Studies
Special Subjects:
Anatomy, Computer Programming, Criminology, Forensic Science, Robotics
Arts:
Art, Art History, Band, Choir, Drama, Guitar, Theatre Performance
Athletics:
American Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Volleyball, Wrestling
Extracurricular Activities:
ACTS (Christian Club), Anime Club, Art Club, Choir, Comic Book Club, Drama Club, Graduation Executive, International Club, Japanese Exchange Program, Jazz Band, Me to We Club, Photo Club, Robotics Club, Rotary Interact Club, Science Fair, Spanish
Exchange Program, Student Council, Yearbook, YES Club
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