WELCOME EDGE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

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WELCOMEEDGE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

• February 18, 2009

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Who Are We?

• We are Character, Academics Athletics.
• We are the Sports School that sets high
  expectations in all three areas.
• Grades 6 12.
• 300 students. 50 staff members.
• 5 Core Sports. Flex Academy.
• We are truly a place where a passion for Sport
  drives a passion for Learning and Leading.

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The Edge School Philosophy

• We provide our students with real character
  development and hands-on leadership tools.
• Our ISM helps ensure we reach that goal.

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Success in the Classroom

• Alberta Education curriculum outstanding options
  
• Small classroom size
• Great student to staff ratios
• Dedicated teachers coaches
• Counselor/Sport Psychologist, Academic Dean
  Specialized Academic Flex Coordinator
• Ensuring the traveling athlete can succeed
• The Edge School Team here to provide you with
  tremendous support from the right teaching
  strategies to getting your school/sport schedule
  down pat to knowing when it is time for you to
  fly on your own!

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Success on the Playing Fields

• Stoking your Passion!
• 5 Core Sports Hockey, Golf, Dance, Soccer
  Lacrosse
• Many Flex Sports Skating, Tennis, Gymnastics,
  Equestrian, Skiing, etc
• Skill Academy Programs
• Team Programs
• Intra-murals C-ISAA Competition
• Ensuring you are able to take full advantage of
  your post-secondary opportunities.
• World class facilities for world class programs.

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Success in Life

• Character Development Leadership Training
• Mountain Teams
• Charitable Initiatives

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The Edge School Difference

• World class programs in a world class facility.
• Dedicated teachers, coaches staff.
• Helping the busy student-athlete find balance.
• Outstanding Edge community of students, staff,
  families, Alumni, Parent Ambassadors, Board
  members, donors, sponsors and friends providing
  committed direction uncompromising support.

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Edge Family Check-list

• Is your child passionate about his/her sport?
• Does your child want to succeed as a student?
• Is your child hardworking?
• Is your child coach-able?
• Does your child respect himself/herself and
  others?
• Are you committed to helping Edge School achieve
  its goals?

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Next Steps

• Tour
• Admissions
• Application
• Testing
• Interview
• Acceptance Decision
• Financial Scholarship Process