Peace Wapiti Academy

Location: 
In the heart of Grande Prairie, AB at 11410 - 104 Street. 

Grades: 
9-12 

Mission Statement: 
Learning for all. Success for all.
Eurditio Prosperitas

Vision:
To inspire a quest for learning for the benefit of the individual, community and society.

Special Features: 
Dedicated spaces and labs for students to explore a variety of courses and special interests, including cosmetology, building construction, mechanics, art, media design, robotics, photography, biology, chemistry, foods, band, and theatre. The school also features a library, lifestyle centre, a CONNECT room for independent study, General Learning Specialized Program (GLSP) room, cafeteria and gymnasium.

All classrooms are equipped with SMART boards. Mobile laptop and iPad carts are available for use in the classroom. The one-to-one Chromebook project, which puts the electronic devices in the hands of Grades 9 and 10 students, is changing the way students engage in their learning, improving assignment completion and increasing communication.

As one of 16 pilot schools in Alberta Education’s High School Flexibility Project, the school is focused on exploring opportunities to engage in significant organizational and delivery redesign. Key strategies implemented include offering a variety of learning models and different rates of learning, and creating daily personal learning time for students.

Programs:
For the duration of Grades 9 to 12, students are assigned an Academic and Individual Mentor (AIM) who acts as the students’ point of contact within the school. Students are also placed within an AIM group. AIM teachers and students meet regularly to discuss short and long term goals, complete a High School Road Map, examine post-secondary options, and discuss areas of struggle and strength.   

Students may choose from a variety of Career and Technology Studies (CTS) options, including outdoor education, building construction, mechanics, foods, robotics, exercise science, legal studies, photography, media design, and coaching, and many students participate in Skills Canada competitions.

The school participates in Alberta’s Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). Cosmetology is offered as both a CTS option and a RAP apprenticeship. Dual credit opportunities exist in psychology, medical terminology, industry safety courses, and power engineering. Other programs include Green Certificate, GLSP, Knowledge and Employability (K&E) and a healthy snack program.

Extracurricular club activities include drama, leadership, Interact and travel.

Sports:
PWA Titans successfully compete in badminton, basketball, football, rugby, soccer, track and field, and volleyball.