They are amazing! And so helpful and caring. I never had the need for a tutor before but I'm sure…read moreglad this company exists for the help I needed for my kiddo

The teachers at this school are amazing, especially Mrs. Myrick. As a person who despises English,…read moreshe made it enjoyable. Her acknowledgment of the class' difficulty and annoying nature made it feel more comfortable to be in that class. The way she described concepts and understood how students interpret novels makes her one of the best English teachers I've personally ever had. In addition to that, she is incredible as a person. Making jokes, defending kids, and being overall kind is what makes her unforgettable. So in conclusion, if you ever want to write a thesis statement and maybe have some fun, she's the teacher you want to have!

I just did my H2s alive yesterday was a great course. But the instructor is definitely full of…read morehimself he went on about himself at times off subject it was painful. I definitely know he is a race car driver and every car he buys off the lot he gets turbos installed before he drives them. As he is a different class then then us ultra professional amongst his multiple companies and his financial dealings for over 1.5 million. Oh he went on it was painful. Maybe stay on subject next time

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I regularly attended Taoist Tai Chi sessions in Calgary years ago, and was looking to return to my…read morepractice. Not only is Tai Chi excellent exercise, improves circulation, it has so many other health benefits as well. What I think I enjoy most is the calming of the mind, although I find it contributes a great deal to my balance and stability. No, I'm not elderly...yet, but everyone, able bodied or not, can benefit with the practice of Tai Chi. There are beginner/refresher classes starting monthly at locations around Edmonton, and they are warm, welcoming and the instructors are versed in Master Moy's teachings. On the whole, attendees range in age from 18-100. Young children. Well, I attended a session with two younger (8-12 yrs old?) children, (energetic, running around, playing tag, bored and unmanaged by their parent) and found my experience wasn't as enjoyable (I'm not a fan of small humans). Your mileage may vary. I would recommend visiting, if only for one class to experience what Taoist Tai Chi can offer.

The negative posters do not actually have kids at Mt Pleasant. I now have, after switching my kids'…read moreschool. Having experienced many programs (5 kids ranging from elementary to adult), at many different schools, we are blown away by Mt Pleasant. This is education at its pinnacle, with kind, caring teachers who are committed to their students' excellence. They offer a classical liberal arts education, with emphasis on numeracy and literacy, but a good grounding in everything else. I really appreciate the efforts to foster public speaking skills and good character and work habits along with excellent academics. Your kids don't have to be brilliant to get in (mine were pretty average), just at grade level with demonstrated ability to focus and work responsibly. The entrance test is pretty easy. I think after testing for basic skills, the real thing they're looking for is behavioural info to see if the child can focus, or whether he will have a hard time sitting In a desk and will disrupt the rest of the students. The teachers take responsibility for making sure your kids learn and do their work, unlike the prevailing ethos at many schools where parents are considered the main educators. My kids have really responded. For the first time, they don't say "recess" or "lunch" is their favourite subject. Now they are excited about science, or LA or math or geography, and so proud of their accomplishments. I used to be so worried about my kids' education and had to put so much effort into teaching them at home. Thanks to Mt Pleasant, I can totally relax and be certain they will have the skills and habits to thrive at junior high, high school and in post-secondary. EDITED TO ADD: It's 3 years later and my husband and I agree that transferring our kids to this school was one of the best decisions we ever made as parents. My son is now in junior high after 2 years at MP and the transition was amazingly easy. The work habits and discipline he learned at MP made Grade 7 a total breeze. The only issue is that you will find MP kids are at least a year ahead of the regular curriculum in math, so you may need to supplement their math if you want them to stay accelerated. PS. The program isn't for everyone. It works best for kids who are able to sit and focus and who take instruction well. Disruptive classroom behaviour is not tolerated, so if this is a challenge for your kid, I would not recommend this program as you are only setting them up for butting heads with both their teacher and their classmates. On the other hand, contrary to some criticism I have read, this is not at all about making kids into robots. In fact, what I have found is that because all of the kids have a strong foundation of knowledge, this seems to result in a much higher level of discourse, debate and interest from them, in class and out of it. Because of the mock elections and debate in class, my son turned into a complete political junkie for the last provincial and federal election.

Okay, I'm not blood-related to any of the kids who attend the Cogito Program at Mount Pleasant…read moreElementary. But I used to work at the after-school care here, and saw what the kids are like after a hard day of Cogito. Cogito is a special academic program that uses explicit phonetics and repetition strategy to get the material into the kids' heads. They have regular homework everyday, and often the kids would do their homework in the daycare before their parents picked them up. I don't know about you, but I was never that diligent when I was seven years old. While I'll admit the program works, because these are some of the smartest kids I've ever seen, it does take a toll on them. The poor children are probably mentally exhausted, and want nothing more than to unleash all their pent-up energy from the whole day. Unfortunately right after school hours, when they're with the daycare staff! I think it's important to remember that all kids learn differently, so while Cogito may work wonders for some, it may not be the greatest for other kids, especially the ones who need to learn through hands-on activity. On that note, I will add that it's great for getting kids to read early. There's nothing like a five-year-old teaching you the difference between the "a" and "ai" phonemes!