Centennial High School (Calgary)

Centennial High School
The primary western entrance of the school.
Address
Map
55 Sun Valley Boulevard S.E.

Calgary
,
Alberta
,
T2X 3W7

Canada
Coordinates50°54′22″N 114°03′04″W / 50.906°N 114.051°W / 50.906; -114.051
Information
MottoLatin: Condita orbis terrarum a melior locus
(Making the world a better place[1])
Founded2004
School boardCalgary Board of Education
Area trusteeCharlene May
PrincipalJoe Sturgeon
Grades10–12
Enrollment1595[2] (2023)
 • Grade 10568
 • Grade 11540
 • Grade 12487
AreaArea 5, Ward 14
Colour(s)     Green, silver, white, black
MascotCoy the Coyote
Team nameCoyotes
Communities servedAlpine Park, Bridlewood, Chaparral, Midnapore, Millrise, Pine Creek, Shawnee Slopes, Shawnessy, Sundance, and Walden[2] (as of September 2023)
Dual Credit Program: Evergreen, Canyon Meadows, Parkland, Seton, and Deer Run
Feeder schoolsMidsun Junior High
Harold Panabaker
Robert Warren
Father James Whelihan
David Thompson
Samuel W. Shaw
Websitehttps://centennial.cbe.ab.ca/

Centennial High School is a senior high school in Calgary, Alberta, teaching grades 10 through 12. The school's name was chosen as a reference to the 100th anniversary of the province of Alberta joining confederation in 2005, as the construction of the school was finished that year.[1] The high school opened for students to attend in 2004, while the school was still undergoing construction. The school is part of the Calgary Board of Education's public school system, and is located in the neighbourhood of Sundance.[2]

Academics

Centennial High School teaches core courses such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Social studies as indicated by Alberta Education's Programs of Study mandated curriculum.[3] Alongside this, alternative programs suited to specific students' needs are available, including Advanced Placement (AP), Commercial Foods and Cosmetology Apprenticeships, English Language Learner (ELL), Knowledge & Employability (K&E), and field trips.[4][5][6][7]

Centennial also offers various other complimentary courses, from areas such as Career & Technology Studies (CTS), Fine & Performing Arts, Modern Language & Culture Studies, Physical Education & Wellness, and Academic related options. Several popular classes from each include Foods, Cosmetology, Robotics, Band, Drama, Spanish, Sports Performance, and Military studies, with there being plenty more.[8]

Notable alumni

  • Alexa Gray (class of 2012), professional volleyball player

References

  1. ^ a b "Our School - Centennial High School". Centennial High School. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  2. ^ a b c "View School Profile". www.cbe.ab.ca. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  3. ^ "Programs | Calgary Board of Education". www.cbe.ab.ca. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  4. ^ "Advanced Placement - Centennial High School". Centennial High School. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  5. ^ "Apprenticeship Programs - Centennial High School". Centennial High School. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  6. ^ "English Language Learners (ELL) - Centennial High School". Centennial High School. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  7. ^ "Knowledge & Employability (K&E) - Centennial High School". Centennial High School. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  8. ^ "Complimentary Subjects - Centennial High School". Centennial High School. Archived from the original on 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
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