ABOUT US

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A Quick Introduction to Hugh Sutherland School

About us: 

• A 5-12 school organized as middle school (5-8), and high school (9-12).
• Located on Hwy. #581 on the eastern edge of Carstairs.
• We have approximately 450 students.
• About 40% of students are bused, 60% live in town.
• Part of Chinook’s Edge School Division.

Technology:  

• Double computer lab
• Video studio
• C.T.S. courses
• Classroom computers  

Programs:  

• Full academic programs from 5-12
• Industrial Arts, starts in grade 7, including woodwork, metalwork and automotive.
• Home Economics starts in grade 7.  Cosmetology is an option at high school as well.
• French in grade 5 and is an option at high school.
• Band, Drama, & Arts are options at middle school.
• Computers and Technology options.  

Student Supports:  

• One full-time special education teacher with support staff develops programs to meet a variety of special needs.
• Handicap access.
• High school academic and career counseling available.
• Family-School Liaison Worker counsels students with personal, family or social struggles.  Available for family counseling.  

Safe and Caring Atmosphere:  

• Administration and staff work hard to help students succeed.
• Administration and staff work hard to create a climate of respect.
• No tolerance for violence, harassment or bullying.
• No tolerance for tobacco, alcohol or drugs on campus.
• Speakers and drama group presentations on current social issues.  

Athletics and Physical Education:  

• Daily P.E. for middle school students.
• At the middle and high school levels there are off site activities – swimming, broomball, curling, and bowling.
• Athletics program has teams in volleyball, basketball, badminton, cross-country running and track and field.  

Communication:   

• Monthly newsletter. Available by e-mail
• Frequent classroom newsletters.
• Daily student agendas in elementary and middle school.
• Homework hotline available at hughsutherlandschool.ca.
• Three reports, one parent-teacher interview per semester.
• Frequent newspaper reports on school events.  

Achievements and Celebrations:   

• Hard work and achievement are recognized and rewarded.
• Usually at or above provincial averages on Provincial Achievement and Diploma Exams.  

  How to contact us:

        Phone:  (403)337-3326
        Fax:  (403)337-3918
        Chinook’s Edge District Office:  1-800-561-9229

        Principal e-mail:  gthomson@chinooksedge.ab.ca

        Principal:  George Thomson
        Vice-Principal:  John Goutsis