Part <strong>of</strong> anordinary day,at anextraordinaryplace.Definitioncen·tral sεn tr l [sen-truh l]e1. in, at, or near the centre: Learning is our central purpose.2. <strong>of</strong> or forming the centre: Students are central to everything we do.3. constituting something from which other related things proceed or upon whichthey depend: Developing your strengths and skills will be central to your program.4. having dominant or controlling power or influence:Your experience here will be central to shaping your view <strong>of</strong> the world.5. principal; chief; dominant: <strong>Central</strong> is dominant among <strong>Calgary</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>s.6. <strong>of</strong> basic importance; essential or principal: <strong>Central</strong> students value learning.7. easily reached from various points: <strong>Central</strong> is at the centre <strong>of</strong> majortransportation corridors.Syn: major, main, key, leading, primary2
THE CENTRAL ADVANTAGEnWe <strong>of</strong>fer a varied program. Our students are enrolled in Regular Academic, AdvancedPlacement, Knowledge and Employability, Performing and Visual Arts program,International Certificate and the National Sports Academy. The major focus <strong>of</strong> the school isstudent success in the area <strong>of</strong> academics, athletics, arts and co-curricular activities.The <strong>Central</strong>Advantagen<strong>Central</strong> students achieve excellence. Our Diploma results exceed the provincial averagein exam results and participation rates.nWe <strong>of</strong>fer second language experience in French and Spanish. Students with experience inbilingual programs have the opportunity to continue to develop their language skills inFrench 31 and have the opportunity to write the AP French exam for university credit.nWe <strong>of</strong>fer a wide range <strong>of</strong> CTS courses.n<strong>Central</strong> students can further personalize their learning with courses <strong>of</strong>fered at the Careerand Technology Centre. Students can choose from CTS clusters, such as Welding,Autobody, Cosmotology, Pre-Engineering, Cooking, Health Sciences, Natural Resources,Business and Media, Design & Communication.nWe have an outstanding cafeteria which <strong>of</strong>fers commercial cooking courses. Studentshave to opportunity to purchase healthy lunches at a reasonable rate.nWe have a team <strong>of</strong> teachers focused on a smooth transition for grade 10 students,supporting student success from the first minute <strong>of</strong> class.nThe school population currently consists <strong>of</strong> 1300 students, 62 teachers, 8 support staff,and 7 custodial staff. Our student population comes from all over the city; only one-third<strong>of</strong> our population comes from surrounding neighbourhoods. The other two-thirds havechosen <strong>Central</strong> as their school.n<strong>Central</strong> Students care about each other. The Student Council creates opportunities forstudents to celebrate their friendships with BOO Bags, Valentines, student breakfasts,dances and much, much more.n<strong>Central</strong> students care about their world. The Social Activist Committee spearheadsservice opportunities throughout the year, including food bank drives, raising fundsto provide healthy drinking water in developing nations, and to support people indeveloping nations at Christmas. Students also undertake environmental initiatives atschool.n<strong>Central</strong> Students have the opportunity to participate in Rapport Empowered Leadershiptraining.n<strong>Central</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers an Out-<strong>of</strong>-Province Post Secondary Fair, an In-Province Post SecondaryFair and a Career Fair to help students make decisions about further education.n<strong>Central</strong> is easily accessible, located near the intersection <strong>of</strong> Crowchild Trail and GlenmoreTrail on 50th Avenue S.W.R E G I S T R A T I O N G U I D E 2 0 1 4 | 2 0 1 5 3