Transitioning to High School

 
And that is exactly why we decided to also invite our Grade 6 parents, along with our Grade 7-9 parents, to our first ‘Breakfast with our Secondary Principal’ this semester. Hosted by our Secondary Vice Principal Mr. Ted Barks, parents from Grades 6 to 9 participated in an authentic conversation about transitioning to the next division, the soft and hard skills that all students need for university, and how to best prepare students for an unknown future.

The Alberta (Canada) High School program is based on credits, and it allows students to choose optional courses that best serve their interest and future plans. It's a flexible and well-rounded curriculum that prepares and supports our students for higher education. To ensure a smooth transition, CIS provides families with clear steps, course information, and one-on-one consultations to lay out individual plans and university guidance for High School and beyond. It is with thorough preparation, sufficient information and a caring community that we beat the anxiety when stepping into a challenging yet important phase of a child’s educational journey.

One of our Grade 6 parents said: "I'm so happy that I attended this informative session. I now understand more about the high school curriculum at CIS and what my family and I need to do to prepare ourselves for university and beyond. I can't wait for my child to graduate from CIS in a few years."

Once a goal and pathways are laid out for a student, teachers and families work together towards the endless and holistic pursuit of academic excellence, knowing full well that this is the way to future success. Every child is capable of excellence in every subject area, and that excellence is a measurement of their individual progress and growth.

CIS prides itself on providing an academic program of great rigor, preparing our students for entrance to some of the finest universities around the world. In fact, the CIS Class of 2023 has received nearly 30 offers from Top 100 Universities around the world. (Click to read more.)

While much is expected of our staff to foster academic excellence, students are expected to take responsibility for their academic success as well. At CIS, students will truly be provided with the knowledge, insights, and skills needed to understand, contribute to, and lead in a rapidly changing world.

Every child is different, and every child matters at CIS. If you want to learn about how your child can pursue their passions and achieve their dreams at CIS with our powerful individualized planning, we welcome you to our next "Breakfast with Principal" this Wednesday, February 22nd. Bring your questions, for we’ve got answers! Scan the QR code below to sign up!