| Henry Wise Wood High School
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Phone: (403) 253-2261
Fax: (403) 777-7929
School Hours: AM: 8:58 ~ PM: ~ 3:32 |
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910 - 75 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB
T2V 0S6
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Henry Wise Wood High School, the Home of Scholars, Artists and Champions, is located in the southwest community of Chinook Park and Kelvin Grove, serving the communities of Bayview, Braeside, Cedarbrae, Chinook Park, Eagle Ridge, Haysboro, Kelvin Grove, Kingsland, Oakridge, Palliser, Pumphill, Woodbine, and Woodlands.
The junior high feeder schools are: John Ware (Bayview, Braeside, Palliser, Pumphill); Louis Riel (Cedarbrae and Oakridge); and Woodman (Chinook Park, Eagle Ridge, Haysboro, Kelvin Grove, Kingsland, Woodbine and Woodlands).
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About
the School
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The school was built in 1961 and is situated
on 13.77 acres. A recent modernization of the school upgraded many of our facilities that now include a Library and research centre, several networked computer labs, large bright classrooms, 3 gymnasiums, a drama room, a band room, a dance studio and a Fitness Centre.
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About
School Name
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The school is named after Henry Wise Wood, an Alberta pioneer, who was born in 1860 in Missouri, USA. Henry Wise Wood moved to Alberta in 1905 and became a Canadian citizen in 1909. He was instrumental in forming the Alberta Wheat Pool and the United Farmers of Alberta. Henry Wise Wood is regarded as one of the most influential individuals in Canadian agricultural and farming history.
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School
Mission
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"A Commitment to Excellence in Student Achievement."
School Philosophy
We are committed to excellence in student achievement. Our goal is to have every program become a "program of excellence" which will assist all students to maximize their individual potential.
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School
Motto
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"Finis Coronat Opus" - The End Crowns the Work
"The Home of Scholars, Artists and Champions"
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Unique points
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- One of the premier high schools in the province of Alberta
- Fully networked with internal wireless access
- Outstanding Library and Research Centre
- International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
- Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE)
- Traditional Learning Centre (TLC)
- Full range of Academic Programs
- International Students Program
- Diploma and IB exam results consistently above City and Provincial Standards
- Fine Arts Program includes: Advanced Acting, Art, Band, Choir, Dance, Drama, Design Studies and Multi-Media
- Diverse Programs which include Career and Technology Studies (CTS), Second Languages (Spanish and French), Physical Education, ACCESS, Paced Learning Program (PLP), ESL & ESL Literacy, and Learning Strategies
- CBE International Certificate
- Division I Athletic Teams
- Fitnss Centre for students and staff
- Full range of athletic and extra-curricular programs
- Career Practitioner and Career Pathways
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Student
Enrolment (September 2009)
Total Enrolment: 1434
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Principal
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Monty Slim
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| School Board
Trustee |
Karen Kryczka
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| CBE Ward
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Ward 11
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| Chief
Superintendent |
Naomi Johnson
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| Area |
Area V
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| Director (Area)
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Jane Rogerson
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