Westmount Charter School
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Westmount Charter School is a charter school based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; which educates students from kindergarten to grade 12. It was founded in 1996. The school was founded by Joanne Koch as ABC (Action for Bright Children) Charter Public School, a school for gifted children. The school started with 116 students, from grades 1-3, and is now hosting a student body of 950 in grades Kindergarten through 12. The name was officially changed from ABC charter, to Westmount Charter School in 2002.
- The first Yearbook came out in 2005.
- Westmount's first graduating class graduated in 2006.
- Its mascot/symbol is Pegasus and the school colours are purple and yellow.
- There are many sports teams, including rugby, badminton, volleyball and basketball.
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[edit] Giftedness
Westmount Charter School defines Giftedness in this way: "Students are gifted when they perform, or show potential for performing, remarkably high levels of accomplishment in learning rate, depth of knowledge, and reasoning and problem-solving abilities when compared to others of their age, experience, and environment."
[edit] Principals
- The original Principal, Joanne Koch, passed away due to cancer.
- Her successor was Dr. Elaine MacDougall, who resigned.
- The current principal is Aftab Ahmad (B.Sc)(M.Sc)(P.Hd)
[edit] Vice Principles
- Mrs Marylyn Waters, M.Ed.
- Mr Arnold Nugent, M.Ed.
- Mr Neil Robinson, B.Ed.
[edit] External links
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