Programs of Choice

KinderPAL is an early learning Program of Choice for kindergarten-age students in GPPSD schools. The Play and Learn experience is programming in a classroom setting where students experience peer-based play as they continue developing and growing their knowledge. 

Students will experience full school day learning with kindergarten programming for half their time, and the other half is KinderPAL. It follows the school’s full-day bell schedule and calendar. A certified teacher provides kindergarten curriculum instruction, and a KinderPAL Instructor provides KinderPAL programming.   

See more information about KinderPAL by visiting the Grande Prairie Public School Division site.
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Registration

To register, indicate in the New Student Registration Form on page 2 under Programs of Choice, that you want your child registered for KinderPAL. Mid-year registrations may be accepted, check with the school.
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The Grande Prairie Public School Division recognizes the importance of music education as a part of an innovative academic experience for students. As per Alberta Education Curriculum, all schools in the Division provide Elementary classroom music. 

GPPSD's Music Grades 5-8 is a Program of Choice offering students the opportunity for enhanced music programming.

The Program provides students the opportunity to be part of an inclusive and vibrant community where each student is supported through quality programming which inspires curiosity, increases confidence, embraces creativity, and develops a sense of personal achievement. Our music program creates a community rich with diversity and collaboration which encourages lifelong learning.

This Program can help prepare students for success in High School Arts Programming which includes Orchestra, Band and Musical Theatre.

Follow Your Passion. Drive Your Education.

A passion for sports or dance can positively drive a passion for education and character development. That is why we developed The Academy Grande Prairie.

This Program of Choice integrates excellence in education, athletics, and positive character development in every day of our student-athletes' educational experience. 

Come join us! See what passion-driven education can do for you.

The Academy Grande Prairie is offered out of eight schools across the Grande Prairie Public School Division. Our main campus is at Alexander Forbes School – The Academy School. 

Students in Aspen Grove School are able to register for Academy Programs without leaving their boundary school.

The Academy has two main branches: Skills Academy (Hockey, Dance, Soccer, Golf) and Academy Athletics (multi-sport). Each of our schools listed will be able to access Academy Skills and Athletics programs. 

Program offerings are dependent on meeting minimum enrollment numbers.

For more information on The Academy see the GPPSD website 

The Academy Programming

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Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Address: 7240 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie, AB,  T8V 5A6

Phone: 780-532-1365
Fax: 780-539-9345
Email:

theacademy@gppsd.ab.ca

Registration

To register, indicate in the New Student Registration Form on page 2 under Programs of Choice, that you want your child registered for The Academy. An Academy Application form must also be completed.

Mid-year registrations may be accepted, check with the school.

Registration Information