In order to help families make informed decisions about their child's education, we seek to help identify the differences between Traditional School and Virtual School.
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Virtual School |
- Alberta Education curriculum and assessment
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- Alberta Education curriculum and assessment
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- Alberta High School Diploma
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- Alberta High School Diploma
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- Taught by certificated teachers
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- Taught by certificated teachers
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- Timetable with set class periods
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- Students make their own schedule
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- Access course content during school hours
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- Access course contents 24/7
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- Courses end at semester’s end
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- Students can move faster or slower through course
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- Access to teacher in-person
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- Access to teacher via email, text, and online meet
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- Interact with other students in-person at school
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- Interact with other students virtually through homeroom and clubs
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- Exams and assessments in-person
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- Exams and assessments monitored virtually or in-person
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- Knowledge & Employability Certificate of Achievement in traditional school only
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- Best for self-starter, motivated learners
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To register for Virtual School or for specific questions, contact Division Principal, Tara Tanner at tannert@lrsd.ab.ca or 403-625-3356.
Click here for a PDF chart of the differences between Traditional School and Virtual School.
