Parents as Cultural Coaches

Many schools offer courses in Art,  Drama,  or Music. These are options for students to take. Parents can encourage their student to become involved in these options and part of the schools cultural performances programs. Parents can also encourage their students to be involved with other cultures and cultural communities in their local community.

Links for all of Alberta

Program of Study for Fine Arts(Music Drama and Art)

Parents as Wellness Coaches

The Health and Physical Education programs from Alberta Education are being revised.  Currently these areas are covered in Phys. Ed. and Career  courses.

Links for All of Alberta

Physical Education Program of Study
Revisions to Physical Education Program of Study
Daily Physical Activity Initiative

Parents as Values & Citizenship Coaches

Find out what the school’s values are. By supporting and encouraging your student to support these values, it will encourage good citizen practices wherever amd whenever an opportunity arises.

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Parents as Skills Coaches

The CTS (Career and Technology Studies) focuses on skill development and exploration of what a student is good at. Students learn  skills like using a computer that will be useful for the rest of their  life. Students who learn these skills at school will need to be encouraged to practice these skills at home and in the community.