Rundle Academy is an Independent School in
Calgary, Alberta
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, part of
Rundle College Society, and specializes in the instruction of students who have
learning disabilities
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. Students at Rundle Academy typically have an average to above average
intelligence
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but struggle in one or more areas of learning. As a result, the students typically underachieve in one of their core academic areas.
The school has a population of 200 students in Grades 4-12. The classes at Rundle Academy range from 6 students per class in Elementary to 10 students per class in High School. Teachers utilize
differentiated instruction
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and differentiated assessment to help their students achieve their personal best. All classrooms are equipped with
assistive technology to help students. These technologies include: ActivBoards, SMART Boards, Neo personal word processors, laptop computers and desktop computers. Rundle Academy follows the Alberta Learning Curriculum and aims to have each of its students graduate with a High School Diploma.
Athletics
Some of the sports offered to students are:
* Badminton
* Basketball
* Cheerleading
* Cross Country
* Football
* Golf
* Rugby
* Soccer
* Track and Field
* Ultimate Frisbee
* Volleyball
* Wrestling
External links
Rundle College SocietyLearn AlbertaLearning Disabilities Association
Elementary schools in Calgary
Middle schools in Calgary
High schools in Calgary
Private schools in Alberta
Educational institutions established in 1996
1996 establishments in Alberta