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Phone: (403)
777-7260
Fax: (403)
777-7266
School Hours: AM:
7:55
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PM:
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2:35
School Location
3915 - 69 Street N.W.
Calgary
,
AB
T3B 2J9
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Thomas B. Riley School is located in the northwest community of Bowness. Along with the regular program, T.B. Riley School also serves as the Area 1 school for grades 7 and 8 for the Traditional Learning Centre program. The communities that T.B. Riley School serves for the regular program are Bowness, Crestmont, Scenic Acres, Valleyridge and Greenwood Village. Elementary feeder schools to Thomas B. Riley School are Belvedere-Parkway, Bowcroft, and W.O. Mitchell. Students in the regular program from Thomas B. Riley School move on to either Bowness or Sir William Van Horne High Schools. Students in the Traditional Learning Centre program wishing to continue in that program move on to Crescent Heights High School.
About the School
The school was built in 1967 and is situated on 6.41 acres. The school has 24 classrooms, a two-station gymnasium, a music room, an art room, CTS shop, Foods/Fashion lab, a cafeteria, a multi platform computer lab, and a courtyard.
In our best attempts to meet the diverse needs of students and because we are committed to meeting the unique needs of adolescent learners, the school program is structured around the following points:
Planning for purposeful, challenging learning activities fosters academic success
The integration of core and complementary subjects strengthens learning
Each student is known well by the cluster staff and administration
The needs of some learners must be supported outside the regular classroom
Communication precedes decision making when building a strong foundation to support quality learning
Good stewardship of resources and the school building are essential to quality learning.
Strong extra curricular activities/clubs, intramurals and interschool sports teams.
Clusters:
In an effort to support cross-curricular and grade team planning, the school is organized into a "cluster" system of groups. Each grade level is at the core of the cluster. In an attempt to help the students build strong relationships with the adults in the building, the complementary and physical education teachers are also included in these cluster groups, sharing the responsibility of home room with the academic teachers.
About School Name
Thomas B. Riley School was opened in September 1967 and underwent major upgrading in 1975. It was named as a tribute to Mr. Thomas B. Riley, an influential citizen of Calgary. Mr. Riley was born in England in 1875 and came to Calgary in 1902. A machinist by trade, he also liked reading, music, and gardening. Mr. Riley was a member of the Calgary Public Board of Education from 1921-1928, serving as the Chairman of the Board for three years. He was also a technical instructor at Western Canada High School from 1930 to 1933. In 1933, Mr. Riley was elected City Commissioner and held that office until 1936. He was then employed by the City of Calgary in various capacities, including city placement officer and housing registrar until his retirement in 1947. Mr. Riley died in 1967 at the age of 92 years.
School Mission
"Thomas B. Riley School makes a difference for young adolescents by shaping their learning through strong relationships and purposeful, challenging learning activities."
We make the difference because we believe that:
It is fundamental that students experience success through diverse opportunities that develop a realistic self-concept, build a positive self-image and develop to his or her fullest potential
Learning is facilitiated in a safe and supportive environment where risk-taking is encouraged
Learners develop at different rates and have varying learning styles
Learning occurs as a result of a variety of teaching approaches, strategies and learning styles that address the unique characterisitcis of each learner
Learning occurs in context - when it has meaning to the learner
All members of our learning community are responsible for their own actions and will respect the rights and responsibilities of others
Learning is facilitated when high expectations are established for the learner and staff
Our students should understand and respect cultural, religious and ethnic differences
The learning community should maintain a level of flexibility that allows it to adapt to ethical, attitudinal, technological and economic changes occurring in society
The family is the major influence in a child's development and that the school must be sensitive to the interdependence it shares with parents and the community that supports it
TB Riley, as a community of learners, possesses a wealth of human resources and the potential for growth and excellence in a climate of mutual respect, cooperation and collaboration.
Unique Points
T.B. Riley proudly supports complementary programs such as Art, Band, Computers, Construction, Drama, Fashion, Foods, French, Leadership, Publishing.
Our computer lab is equipped with I-macs, E-Macs, video cameras, digital cameras, scanners, and LCD projectors.
We house two system special education classes - a PLP (Paced Learning Program) classroom, and an ALP (Adapted Learning Program) classroom for unique learners. Students in these programs are integrated into their "most enabling environment".
We offer Knowledge and Employability Courses for those students suited for the courses.
Enrichment is offered through regular classes in grades 7, 8 & 9.
Our strong Parent Advisory Committee supports us through consultation, fund raising and volunteering in the school.
We incorporate character education and character building initiatives into our various programs.
Student Enrolment
(September
2009
) Total Enrolment:
336
