Learn about the world in the wild
LYNX offers students in Kindergarten through Grade 9 an exciting alternative to conventional classroom or online learning. Introduced in the fall of 2020, the LYNX program was designed to combine teacher-directed online instruction in the core subjects of Math and English Language Arts following the Alberta Program of Studies with experiential learning in all other subjects led. Every weekday morning, LYNX students in Grades 1 through 9 attend classes online, either at home or in supervised school setting, participating in engaging lessons and discussions with their class teachers and a group of other students throughout Alberta with a maximum of 18 students per class.
LYNX students then assemble for the afternoon in their classroom without walls in either Calgary or Cochrane and explore subjects – including Science, Social Studies, Art, and Physical Education – through a naturalistic inquiry and project based mode of learning.
LYNX ECS offers kindergarten students a slightly different experience. The program is fully on-site and can be either half or full day. We offer two ECS locations. At our East Campus location (400 Prince of Peace Way, Rocky View County), the LYNX ECS Arise Christian Program is both nature-inspired and faith-based. Our West Campus (3311-49 St SW Calgary) offers our transitional nature inspired programming.
Instead of studying ecology through a book, LYNX students will learn by walking through a subalpine forest. Rather than discussing water quality, they will take samples in different locations along a flowing river. They will not just learn about the political process, but instead get involved by engaging with members of their local government. They will meet and interact with local artisans to discover how tradition, knowledge, and skilled hands transform raw materials into treasured products. Rather than being taught life and social skills, they will instead develop and practice these skills with members of the broader community.
LYNX students will gain a deep appreciation and understanding of their environment and their place within in it. The lynx is known for its remarkable eyesight, giving it the ability to see what other animals cannot. LYNX students will be able to move beyond the textbook and physical classroom to visualize, experience, appreciate, and understand their place within the world. They will be prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Now accepting students for the 2023-2024 school year
Would your child benefit from LYNX? If you reside in Cochrane or Calgary, you owe it to yourself and your child to consider applying. Registration for students in ECS through Grade 9 is now open!
The global COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted how families view educational delivery. Our hybrid model – online for the core academic courses and outdoors with a small cohort of students under the guidance of experienced outdoor education teacher – provides an ideal educational environment for LYNX students. They attend virtual classes at home for the core subjects and then gather primarily outdoors for the remainder of the school day.
LYNX is not for every student. But for those that seek to be engaged and active, preparing to be the leaders of the future, it is the ideal educational placement for the 2023-2024 school year.
Learning through mixed inquiry and projects
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