About Manachaban Middle School
Manachaban Middle School is a dual-track Grade 5-8 school offering French Immersion and English language programs, nestled in the foothills of Cochrane, Alberta. Our partner schools in the tri-school area include Elizabeth Barrett Elementary School, which offers Kindergarten through Grade 4 and Cochrane High School, which offers Grades 9-12; both are French Immersion as well. Our student population is currently approximately 540.
Our school colours are red, black, white and grey.
Vision - Mission - Guiding Beliefs
Engage. Explore. Excel. (Academics)
Respect. Understand. Grow. (Interpersonal)
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Our mission is |
Our school community believes… |
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…to respect and accept each other. |
…in fostering caring relationships towards each other, our community and the environment. |
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…for all individuals succeed through engagement. |
…in meeting learners’ individual needs through differentiated instructional approaches. |
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… to learn through exploration and experiences. |
…in providing learners with access to engaging, exploratory learning experiences that foster critical and creative thinking. |
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…to develop a connected community of learners. |
…that developing a solid foundation in skills and attitudes helps students become successful learners and collaborators. |
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…to make choices which foster informed and engaged citizenship. |
… that academic and social responsibility promote the excellence Manachaban strives for. |
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…to reach deeper levels of understanding and responsibility. |
… that we must provide high quality instruction and a well-rounded cultural experience. |
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… to provide assessment that is varied, accurate, and continuous. |
…that assessment practices are balanced and developed through “understanding by design”, and UDL planning. |
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… to use technology to enhance learning in our continually changing world. |
…that technology should be integrated to support all learners in a balanced, meaningful way. |