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Most Frequently Asked Questions
about Rocky (Click on question to view answer) Why choose a Christian School? Where do most of your students come from? What kind of devotions can we expect? Is Alberta Curriculum taught at RCS? What type of assistance is available for students with
learning difficulties? Is there a French program available? What becomes of students who graduate at the end of
grade 9?
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1. Why choose a Deuteronomy 6:7 –a parent’s call to thoroughly instruct their children about God’s ways Proverbs 22:6 - a
call to “train up the child in the way he should go” Christian schoolteachers work
together with parents and Jesus to help students grow in their knowledge and
understanding of their Lord.
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2. Where
do most of your students come f RCS is an interdenominational school. We represent a wide variety of churches within the community.
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3. What
type of devotions can we expect? Each day at RCS begins
with a 10-minute time of devotions within individual classrooms. Teachers together with classmates discover
what means to be an image bearer of Christ.
It is a time of relating God’s will to our individual lives, songs and
prayer. Chapel is held once a week. Grade ECS-6 gather for a time of teacher-led meditation, songs and prayer. Grades 7-9 also meet once a week in a similar way.
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4. Is
the Students are taught using the Alberta Curriculum standards. Many of our texts and workbooks are the same ones used in the public school system, but a Christian perspective is included in all areas of learning. For example: when teaching a unit on machines, students not only come to understand God’s design in machines, but study the need for wise and responsible use of machines. Bible class is taught as a separate class (4 periods a week in each grade level).
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5. What
type of assistance is available for students with learning difficulties? Teacher aides are assigned to work with students who have learning difficulties. The frequency and amount of aide time provided is assessed on individual student need basis. A resource teacher is also available to pull out students who require a little extra help (as needed) and to assist the staff with special program ideas and materials.
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6. Is
there a French program available? French is taught to the Junior High classes. Each grade receives 3 forty-minute periods a week.
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7. What
becomes of students who graduate at the end of grade 9? Most of our grade 9 graduates
continue their education at
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8. Do you wear
school uniforms? No, our students are not required to wear a school uniform at RCS. Our expectations in regard to dress states the following: Staff members and students are expected to reflect a Christian lifestyle in dress and appearance. Neat, clean, and modest and appropriate clothing is required at all times. Indoor shoes are required. (taken from the Student Handbook)
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9. Do you hold a
Science Fair? RCS has moved from holding a Science Fair to what we call a School Fair. It is our intention to show parents, grandparents and other community members a variety of skills taught within our school programs. Each grade is given a special assignment, including Research Projects, Public Speaking, and Science Fair Projects. We also display Art, Creative Writing, Bible Projects and anything else that may be of interest to the public. The evening of the School Fair is wrapped up with a School Program that includes singing, skits/readings from students, etc. This has proven to be a huge success for many years. |
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