The Elk Island Catholic Cogito Academy is an alternative program designed to foster academic excellence and success for students in Kindergarten to Grade 4 in a structured, disciplined setting. It delivers the Alberta Education Curriculum at an accelerated, sequential pace, offering enhanced learning opportunities. With a clear, direct teaching approach, the program emphasizes consistency and high expectations, helping students to reach their full academic potential building a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
Cogito Academy
The Three Pillars of Cogito Academy
1. Structure
- Description: A structured, organized environment emphasizing academic order.
- Program Delivery: Structured classroom settings, teacher-led instruction, regular homework, recitation, and practice exercises.
2. Commitment
- Description: A commitment from both students and parents to maintain the program’s high academic standards through focused effort and support.
- Parent Role: Parents actively support learning at home by monitoring homework and encouraging study habits that align with program goals.
- Student Role: Students demonstrate dedication through self-discipline, diligence, and active participation.
3. Behaviour
- Description: Expectations for behavior that align with the program’s rigorous standards.
- Program Delivery: Emphasis on work ethic, study habits, and a respectful, focused classroom environment.
Program Goals
- Achieve excellent academic results.
- Cultivate diligence and self-discipline in all students.
Program Benefits
- Enhanced reading, writing, and math skills.
- Strong critical-thinking, study habits, and organizational skills.
- Preparation for future academic, professional, and skilled employment opportunities.
The Cogito Academy Approach
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Academic Excellence |
Cogito Academy offers a faith-based curriculum that weaves Catholic values throughout its academic program. The program establishes clear achievement standards for each grade, creating a strong foundation. |
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Orderly Environment |
This academy cultivates a focused learning environment through structured routines, clear academic and behavioural expectations, and minimal disruptions. |
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Emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy |
Cogito Academy provides a solid foundation for literacy and numeracy, as well as other fundamental academic skills. French Language acquisition begins in Grade 1 Choral instruction. |
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Learning Extensions |
Cogito Academy learning extensions provide opportunity for students to build confidence in their skill set as a learner. |
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Regular Homework |
Cogito Academy challenges students to consistently produce their best work through homework assignments that reinforce classroom concepts. Daily homework is an expectation. |
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Timely Reporting of Student Progress |
Cogito Academy provides clear and relation to the provincial curriculum, as well as the approved Cogito Academy curriculum. Student marks are reported as levels of achievement. |
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Maximizing Learning Time and Student Engagement |
Student attendance, strong work ethic, and academic success build confidence, motivation, and engagement. |
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Whole Group Direct Instruction |
Cogito Academy emphasizes whole gradual release of responsibility to the student (I do, we do, you do). |
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Parents as Valued Partners |
Cogito Academy recognizes parents as valuable partners in their child’s education. |
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