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Phone: (403)
777-8170
Fax: (403)
777-8173
School Hours: AM:
8:41
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PM:
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3:30
School Location
6333 - 5 Avenue S.E.
Calgary
,
AB
T2A 3V7
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James Short Memorial School is located in the southeast community of Penbrooke Meadows, serving the communities of Applewood (bused), and Penbrooke Meadows. Students from James Short Memorial School move to G.W. Skene School for Grades 4 - 6, then to Ernest Morrow
School for Grades 7 to 9 and then to Forest Lawn High School. Some students may go to Jack James High School.
About the School
The school was built in 1972 and is situated on 70.00 acres. The school has 18 classrooms and one portable. There is a library, music room and gymnasium. A lunchroom program operates for all students who are registered. The school is divided into five learning communities, each focused on multiaged groupings of Grades 1, 2, and 3. There are four full day kindergarten classes. This is the third year for the Early Development Center, (EDC) a preschool program for 2, 3 and 4 year old complex learners. This is the first year of our third EDC program focusing on 3 and 4 year old children who have autism. The school has a congregated computer teaching area with pods of MacIntosh computers in classroom areas. We currently have three SMART boards located in three different learning communities. Two playgrounds and a naturalized area provide young children with opportunities for play and outdoor learning experiences.
About School Name
James Short Memorial was officially opened in 1973. It was built in memory of the original James Short School, which was built in 1904. The school was named after James Short, a pioneer, teacher, lawyer, and school board trustee. The cupola of the original school holds a place of honor in James Short Square on 4th Avenue S.W.
School Mission
We will work collaboratively to plan and implement a learning community which enables children to achieve their academic potential through meaningful activities in a caring, safe and positive environment.
School Vision
At James Short Memorial we are a place where children and adults embrace learning with inquiry, passion and a desire to pursue our personal best. We are a community where we appreciate and respect our diversity and strive to promote leadership in all.
School Purpose
Our purpose is to honour and foster different ways of learning and representing knowledge through creativity, collaboration and diversity, as we encourage democratic citizenship.
School Priorities
To focus on our vision and work collaboratively toward it
To focus on developing a positive learning environment where students may grow in all areas: academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative
To develop challenging expectations for each student's achievement
To provide opportunities for feedback and celebrations of success
To provide a safe and caring environment at school
To encourage children's love for and value of learning
To focus on development in reading, writing, speaking and listening
At James Short Memorial we value:
high academic and personal achievement
a safe and caring environment
understanding and acceptance of others
respect for every person in the school and community
learning as a life-long endeavor
asking questions and taking risks to further our learning and understanding
At James Short Memorial we are committed to:
working together with children, parents, community, and staff to create and communicate common goals and objectives
sharing a common purpose
being supportive and caring toward one another
providing a positive atmosphere in which children are encouraged and supported in achieving their academic and personal potentials.
School Motto
"We Talk, We Learn, We Care".
TLC at James Short Memorial stands for Talk, Learn, Care.
Unique Points
Primary school serving children between Kindergarten and Grade 3
Major focus on literacy development
Multi-aged groupings Grades 1 to 3
High (65%+) multicultural population
Achieved status as an Environment Emerald School in 1996
Recognized by Alberta Learning for exceptional programming for E.S.L. students
