A Community School- Small School… Big Advantage
- A primary goal of the school is to provide a broad survey of courses for all the students in a Christian and rich learning community
- Student feedback
- core academic and options
- fine arts
- athletics and recreation
- CTS (traditional and computer-based)
- iLearn laptop learning
Appealing to All Learners
- Importance of dedicated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic staff
- Appreciating diversity among learners (living up to the strong role model provided by our namesake)- differentiated instruction
- Teaching students to learn and to collaborate (student-centered programming)
- Promoting collaboration & community
Building Community
- Focusing on the students and their needs lets them know that they’re reason we’re there
- Faculty Advisor Program
- Chaplaincy Program
- Social Justice
- Student Leadership Team
The School Building
- Wireless campus
- Designing for Community & Collaboration
- Central Gathering Space
- Library (a place for students to meet, work on projects, research, or just read magazines)
- Gymnasium and Fitness Center
- Fine Arts- a stage onto the central gathering area, dedicated drama and music rooms
- CTS programs, foods, computers, wood, metal
- Dedicated Science Labs
- Teacher Preparation and Collaboration
- Small Group Learning Rooms
- Student Services
- Student Union/Leadership Team (stage)
Student Population
- A School Designed for 754
- Grades 10-12
- Feeder School & catchment area (H.E. Beriault and Sister Annatta Brockmann)
- 87th Ave. on the north; 149 St. and the river on the east; North Saskatchewan River (south); City Boundary (west)
Alternative course delivery Options:
Modular courses and Revelation Online
- A partner school with Life Long Learning
- Optional paper modular courses allow students to work at their own pace with full support of classroom teachers
- Optional Online Courses- further choice and flexibility for learners
- Opportunities for Teachers to Learn New Technology and Learning Strategies
- Assisting Technology Integration
Technology at Romero
- Technology as a tool for learners vs. an end in itself
- 2 computer labs, plus a double lab in the library
- A computer in every student collaboration room and classroom
- Wireless support for student laptops