A Message from Principal Holbrow
I know many people love the summer heat, the long days and laying on a beach. That’s not me. The thought of living in a place like Texas or Florida does not appeal to me because they spend too much time in the hot weather. To me, the chill of October is perfect. I like to have to wear a light jacket and still feel the coolness on my arms. And except for those three weeks in February when we cannot leave our houses, I like the winter months, too.
There are different types of people. While I think most people prefer the summer, some, like me, don’t feel as productive at that time. I feel like I am more capable of accomplishing my goals when the weather is a bit chillier. The same goes for our education. Many students and families prefer to be in an environment with classrooms and a set structure with daily interactions with their teacher. That’s summer.
You are the autumn of education. You have made a choice for something different, and if you can pardon the pun, it makes you cool. We believe very strongly in what we do at Home-Based and at Outreach and know that our students have made a choice that will make them better, stronger, more independent and definitely resilient.
Thank you for choosing to support your child by allowing them to try something different. And let us know how we can support you and your child during the school year.
Kickstand
Kickstand Connect is a virtual walk-in clinic for Albertans aged 11-25 (but they said their age range is soft; kids will not be denied if they are older or younger than that). Their services are provided by Alberta-certified providers, and there is NO COST associated with them.
There is NO limit to how many times a kid can access the walk-in services; they will be directed to further support if their needs are more intensive. This program has a TON of connections to other mental health support programs in the province.
Mission Statement
Black Gold is a leading school division in creating innovative programming to inspire and create success for students. Black Gold Home-Based School is committed to providing flexible learning options so every student can achieve. Home-Based education choices work in cooperation with students, parents and Black Gold Schools to ensure quality program planning and transition. Home-Based School provides opportunities for Parent-Directed or Teacher-Directed programs and is respectful of parent choice and collaboration. We believe to achieve their full potential, children must be the center of all decisions related to learning and provide course work online or in print in a variety of environments. Home-Based education allows for a personalized learning opportunity for students who require flexibility.