Grades Taught
Grade 5 - Grade 12
About
Located in the town of Redwater, Redwater School serves students surrounding Redwater and as far as Tofield. We are a Grade 5 to 12 school on our own unique path to success. Staff are committed to creating a safe, caring and welcoming environment for all students.
Introduction
Redwater School embraces the benefits of living in Rural Alberta and the feeling of family throughout the community. We meet the needs of students by focusing on building skills to help students achieve success. We offer a wide variety of academic courses including all High School core classes, including Physics 30 and Math 31. We also offer a variety of elective courses such as music, musical theatre, Science and Math Clubs, Tourism, Photography, Construction and Dance. Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health awareness are also emphasized.
We maintain a commitment to high-quality instruction and emphasize strategies to help improve literacy skills. We believe education involves all aspects of personal development and we value the supportive relationships we have with our families and greater community.
Population
259
Principal
Kevin Dorosh
Vice Principal: Amber Atcheson
Trustee
Janine Pequin
Mission
Redwater School's mission is to make a difference through excellence in teaching and learning for all.
Beliefs
We believe that the most effective strategy for achieving Redwater School's mission is to continually develop our ability to function as a professional learning community. We envision a school in which staff:
- engage in meaningful, staff development to enhance professional skills.
- utilize a variety of instructional strategies to promote success for all students.
- demonstrate a personal commitment to the academic success and well-being of all students.
- target specific instructional areas identified by the analysis of student data.
- work cooperatively and communicate effectively with students, parents, and the broader community.
Redwater School embodies the Sturgeon vision of a well-rounded education through arts, academics, athletics, entrepreneurship and citizenship. The Redwater community spirit energizes our hallways and classrooms, embodying the school philosophy of “Making a Difference!”