Our School
CBE and Provincial Goals
CBE Values
Students come first.
Learning is our central purpose.
Public education serves the common good.
These system expectations are applicable to all CBE students,
but must be filtered for students attending Emily Follensbee
School. To the best of their ability, EFS students will
demonstrate: Academic Success, Citizenship, Personal
Development and Character.
CBE Ends*
E-1 Mega End: Each student, in keeping with his or her
individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school
with a foundation of learning to function effectively in
life, work and continued learning.
E-2 Academic Success: Each student will possess the
knowledge, skills and attitudes required for academic
success and be effectively prepared for life, work and
further learning.
E-3 Citizenship: Each student will be a responsible citizen
by being an informed and involved member in his or
her local, national and global communities.
E-4 Personal Development: Each student will acquire the
skills, attitudes and knowledge to achieve personal
highest potential.
E-5 Character: Each student will possess the character to
do what is right, act morally with wisdom, and balance
individual concerns with the rights and needs of others.
Demographics
CBE Vision
The Calgary Board of Education is the dynamic learning
community of choice.
Provincial Goals**
High quality learning opportunities
Excellence in student learning outcomes
Success for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students
Highly responsive and responsible jurisdiction
* See Board of Trustees’ Policy for full, detailed Ends statements.
**Alberta Education Requirements
Emily Follensbee School is a unique setting school serving the
needs of pre-school, ECS and school age students aged 2 ½
to 15 living in all areas within the City of Calgary. These
students present with multiple, complex learning needs within
the severe to profound range of functioning. Students may
have cognitive, sensory, communication, physical,
medical/health and or behavioral challenges that significantly
impact their ability to learn. All students have SIS
exceptional Student Codes (Severe Disabilities).
There are currently 72 students in attendance. The school
community has welcomed 10 or more new students in each of
the past three years. This creates a vibrant learning
community experiencing growth.
The school staff includes Principal, Assistant Principal, 11
Classroom Teachers, 1 Resource Teacher, 36 Education
Assistants, 1 Administrative Secretary, a Facility Operator and
a Cleaner.
Calgary Health Region- Home Care contracts LPNs (Licensed
Practical Nurses) to support student health needs.
The school has a therapeutic warm-water therapy program.
Along with Follensbee students, a variety of other special
education programs within the CBE access the pool program.
One day per week, the pool is used by community partners
wishing to access a warm therapy pool.
Annual School Results Report
2010-2011 Highlights
Emily Follensbee School
5139 - 14 Street S.W.
Calgary, AB T2T 3W5
(403) 777-6980
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b036/
School Development Plan Highlights
Outcomes*
(What were we trying to achieve?)
• Students will participate in an individualized, comprehensive
learning program that includes communication, adapted literacy,
socialization, motor skills development and daily-living skills
development.
• Student performance/participation will be clearly identified on
the Individual Program Plan (IPP).
Measures and Results*
(How did we do?)
Focused PD at Teacher’s meetings.
Sought support from Specialists- Tresa Pedersen Wright and
Kathy Wodelet
Utilized Alberta Education/CBE documents regarding IPP writing.
Targeted PD for professional staff development: technology,
communication needs of students, transitions of students from
class to class and school to school
School Resource teacher – 2 days/week
School Technology specialist- 7 hours/week.
Targets*
(What are we aiming for in the current school year?)
Students will receive an education that is broad based and
supports their learning styles and their learning potential.
Students will increase communication skills to support their
learning.
Students will transition to other classes/ schools seamlessly.
Programs
Pre-school and ECS program for students aged 2 ½ to 5 ½
years old who are eligible for Program Unit Funding. These
students attend school five full days per week in a full day
program to maximize their learning opportunities. Schoolage program for students with cognitive, physical, sensory,
health/medical, communication and behavioral needs in the
severe to profound range of functioning.
Therapeutic Pool program.
Contract Music Therapy 4.5 hours weekly.
School staff liaises with a variety of community programs
and agencies to support student learning.
Volunteers including students from Strathcona Tweedsmuir,
and Altadore School.
*Alberta Education Requirements
More Information
Home Reading Program.
Practicum Students from the University of Calgary, Mount
Royal University and Bow Valley College.
Regular maintenance and repair of orthotics, on site by
Braceworks.
Snoezelen Room to support multi-sensory programming.
Educational consultation from the REACH team:
o Physical Therapy
o Occupational Therapy
o Speech/Language Pathology
o Orientation and Mobility
o Education consultation- Vision
o Psychology
Special Events
Professional Learning Days (3) -used to consult with classroom
team members regarding the IPPs.
In-services/Professional Development Days (3) Conflict
Resolutions, Diversity Speaking Services featuring Cory Johnson and
Transitions
Christmas/Winter Concert
Family Year End Celebration
Graduation/ Transitioning Celebration
Winter Fun Day – Students participated in an adapted sports day.
Onsite Activities – PALS, Book Fair, Crazy Hat Day, Pajama Day,
Performances- Fiddlers, Circles of Rhythm Drumming, Sing-a-long
with Sandy D’acey
Service Learning Opportunities- Terry Fox Run (raised money for
cancer research), Remembrance Day Assembly, Food Bank donations
at annual Christmas Concert.
Field Trips:Spruce Meadows, Children’s Festival, Calgary Zoo
Education Matters Grant: The school was awarded a $24,000grant
in support of our program “Operation Communication” and
recognzed at their annual event.
Class Size
For a detailed report on the school and CBE average class sizes
go to:
http://www.cbe.ab.ca/aboutus/documents/ClassSizeSurveyRepo
rt.pdf
School Council Involvement
Our school has an active parent council who meet once a month. All
parents are welcome
Student Results
Student Achievement
Each student at Emily Follensbee School has an IPP (Individualized
Program Plan). The IPP is collaboratively created by a multidisciplinary team including the parent, guardian and/or group home
staff. Student performance is measured against IPP Short Term
Objectives written so they are observable and measurable.
100% of eligible Grade three, six and nine students were exempted
from Provincial Achievement Tests. As a result, Provincial
Achievement Test results are not available.
Grade Level Achievement (GLA) scores are also not available due to
the cognitive functioning level of the student population.
For a complete report of student results visit our school website
at: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b036/.
For a complete report of CBE and provincial results visit the CBE
website at: http://www.cbe.ab.ca/results/default.asp
School Fees
For a detailed report of school fees and expenditures visit our
school website at: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b036/ or contact the
school directly.
School Age Program (2009-2010)
Mandatory Fees
Instructional Resource Fee $30.00
Non-Mandatory Fee
Activity/Program Fee
(Music Therapy)
$70.00
Kindergarten Program (2009-2010)
Mandatory Fees
Instructional Resource Fee
$30.00
Non-Mandatory Fee
Activity/Program Fee
(Music Therapy)
$70.00