COMING SOON

COMING SOON! Banbury Crossroads Academy provides specialized education tailored for students with special needs in Calgary. With a focus on more teacher support and customized learning plans, the academy ensures each student receives the intensive guidance and care needed to succeed academically and personally. The Banbury Crossroads Elite Performance Program supports high-level athletes and performers with flexible, part-time academic schedules. This program allows students to manage their education alongside demanding

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SDL Resource List

SDL Resource List Welcome to our curated list of self-directed learning resources, ideal for parents seeking to enhance their child’s educational journey and, in some cases, even for students themselves. These selections aim to empower learners with the autonomy and motivation to explore their passions and interests deeply. This is a growing, changing list. If you have any questions about any of the books or are looking for more details,

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Diane Swiatek: Our Founder

Remembering Banbury Crossroads’s Founder: Diane Swiatek It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Diane Swiatek, the founder of Banbury Crossroads School, on May 6, 2023. An unexpected loss to the Banbury community, Diane leaves behind a remarkable legacy of innovative education that has touched the lives of countless individuals. Diane, a passionate educator and relentless advocate for student-centered learning, launched Banbury Crossroads School in her home

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Policies and Documents

Policies and Documents Emergency, Health & Safety Conflict Resolution Policy Inclusion of Diversity Off-Campus Excursions Off-Campus Education Policy Student Evaluation Policy Suspension and Expulsion Policy 2024/2025 BCS Fees Policy 2022 – 2025 Education Plan 2023 – 2026 Education Plan 2021 – 2022 Annual Result Report 2023 – 2024 Supply Lists Annual Education Results Report for 2022-2023.  If you come across any policy that you believe is incorrect, missing crucial information,

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Self Directed Learning

What is Self Directed Learning? In Self-Directed Learning, or SDL, students have: input into their academic programming and assignments flexible scheduling access to teachers and mentors for advisement continuous progress through self-pacing of work authentic assessment of knowledge and skills an environment of collaborative learning Self-Directed Learning is the alternative approach to teacher-directed learning, which has been the approach in most conventional schools across the Western world since the Industrial

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Current Students

Current Student Success Guide On this Page: School Hours and Schedule Breaks and Lunches Cooking Class Recipes Clothing Care of School and Personal Property Transportation Field Trips and Extra Curriculars Homework Rights and Responsibilities Policies and Documents School Hours and Schedule School Office Hours of Operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. We are closed on weekends, Statutory Holidays. Office hours may vary during winter, spring &

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FAQs

FAQ’s What are Banbury Crossroads School’s basic philosophical values and beliefs? Students learn best when they are relaxed and connected socially with their peers and mentors. Multi-aged classrooms are more reflective of the world at large and offer opportunities for leadership, empathy, and confidence in dealing with people of a variety of ages. Students learn best when they are engaged in their activities, interested in the topics, connected to meaningful

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Calendar

PDF Version 2024-2025 Tentative Calendar PDF Version