04-06-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/teachingphilosophy/traditional/factsheet/

Traditional

Traditional programming focuses on traditional values and goals of education and citizenship. Students receive direct instruction of basic skills in a structured learning environment.

  • Goals

    • Develop academic skills and high standards of conduct
    • Develop strong work ethic and study skills
    • Develop traditional values of respect, responsibility and self-control

  • Benefits

    • Improved reading and writing skills
    • Improved math skills
    • Demonstration of personal responsibility, diligence and self-discipline

  • Program delivery

    • Structured and orderly classroom environment based on regular routines
    • Development of phonics, grammar, spelling, handwriting and math skills
    • Instruction of basic reading, writing, handwriting and math delivered in a systematic and sequential way
    • Using recitation, memorization and practice exercises to improve learning
    • Goal-setting in areas of citizenship and academic achievement
    • Regular homework beginning in Kindergarten
    • Consistent and fair discipline and school-wide rules 

  • Eligibility

    Students must be in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Contact the school 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 Traditional will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs.

  • Transportation

    Some yellow busing options are available. For more information about busing, contact the school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585. 


04-06-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/teachingphilosophy/traditional/factsheet/

Traditional

School Sites

Elementary