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Email:
AECross@cbe.ab.ca
Phone: (403)
777-7410
Fax: (403)
777-7419
School Hours: AM:
8:10
~
11:43
PM:12:20
~
2:53
School Location
3445 - 37 Street S.W.
Calgary
,
AB
T3E 3C2
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A.E. Cross School is located in the southwest community of Glenbrook, serving the communities of Glenbrook, Glamorgan, Killarney, Glengarry, Lincoln Park, Richmond, Richmond Hill, and Signal Hill. Elementary feeder schools to A.E. Cross School are Alex Ferguson, Battalion Park, Glamorgan, Glenbrook, Glendale, Killarney, Sir James Lougheed, and Richmond. Students from A.E. Cross School move on to Central Memorial or Ernest Manning High Schools.
About the School
The school was built in 1960 and is situated on 13.467 acres. The school has 39 classrooms, 1 large cafeteria, 2 gymnasium, and excellent facilities for band, dance, drama, art, career technology studies, and 2 computer labs (library + lab.)
About School Name
Alfred Ernest Cross, one of the "Big Four", was an early rancher, developer, and businessman in Calgary at the turn of the century. A.E. Cross achieved much in his lifetime. At one time, he owned the largest ranch in the province, served as an M.L.A., and built the Calgary Brewing Company. He was married to the eldest daughter of Colonel Macleod.
School Mission
Educating Tomorrow's Citizens Today
School Motto
We Achieve, We Excel, We Create.
Unique Points
Provision for diversity - in terms of resources and support
Special needs and learning strategies support
National Sports Development hockey course
Accommodations to high performance athletes
Learning Communities focus for each grade
Quality Daily Physical Education program
Excellent cafeteria and lunchroom facilities
Implementation of current technology
Student Enrolment
(September
2009
) Total Enrolment:
575
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
198
191
186
Principal:
Duane Shartau
School Board Trustee:
George Lane
CBE Ward:
Ward 6
Chief Superintendent:
Naomi Johnson
Area:
Area
IV
Director (Area):
Jim Langley
Notes for Substitute:
Late Arrival: Friday 9:40 Early Dismissal: Friday 2:03;
