03-30-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/teachingphilosophy/cogito/factsheet/

Cogito

Cogito programming is designed for students who are willing to work to achieve a high level of academic excellence in an environment that emphasizes structure and order.

  • Goals

    • Develop academic skills to achieve excellent results
    • Demonstrate diligence and self-discipline

  • Benefits

    • Improved reading and writing skills
    • Improved math and critical-thinking skills 
    • Improved work ethic, study habits and organizational skills
    • Preparation for a wide range of future academic, professional and skilled employment opportunities

  • Program delivery

    • Teacher-led instruction that focuses on students learning and progressing through the curriculum together 
    • Structured classroom environment
    • Regular homework
    • Recitation, memorization and practice exercises to improve learning
    • Early reading instruction in phonics--understanding letters, sounds and syllables 
    • Second language instruction introduced in Grade 1
    • Additional opportunities to study core subjects in-depth
    • Uniforms or a dress code requirement
    • A high level of parental support and commitment

  • Eligibility

    Students must be in Kindergarten to Grade 9. Contact a school offering Cogito for information about eligibility and programming options.

  • Alberta curriculum

    All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Cogito will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs.

  • Transportation

    • Kindergarten to Grade 6 – Some yellow busing options are available.
    • Grade 7 to 12 – Edmonton Transit is the preferred method of transportation.

    For more information about busing, contact a school offering Cogito or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585.  


03-30-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/teachingphilosophy/cogito/factsheet/

Cogito

School Sites

Elementary

Junior High