CORE CLASSES
Mathematics
T. D. Baker's mathematics program focuses on developing confident, capable, and independent problem solvers. Students are encouraged to think critically, communicate mathematical ideas, make connections, and apply their learning to real-world situations. We are committed to students demonstrating mathematical success through engaging instruction and enriched learning opportunities. Our teachers foster a supportive learning environment with high yet attainable expectations. Through a focus on mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and a variety of strategies, we strive to help every student build confidence, develop a strong foundation in mathematics, and recognize the value of math in everyday life.
Science
The T. D. Baker Science program engages students in the biological, physical, and earth sciences through hands-on laboratory investigations, field trips, and the utilization of various technologies. Students build scientific literacy by applying the scientific method, testing hypotheses, analyzing data, and developing critical thinking skills to evaluate real-world phenomena. By exposing students to diverse STEM and scientific career pathways, our program establishes the foundation needed to fosters a lifelong curiosity about the natural world.
Social Studies
Social Studies is the study of people in relation to each other and to their world. It is an issues focused and inquiry-based interdisciplinary subject that draws upon history, geography, ecology, economic, law, philosophy, political science and other social science disciplines.
Social studies fosters students' understanding of and involvement in practical and ethical issues that face their communities and humankind. Social studies is integral to the process of enabling students to develop an understanding of who they are, what they want to become and the society in which they want to live.
Social studies develops the key values and attitudes, knowledge and understanding, and skills and processes necessary for students to become active and responsible citizens, engages in the democratic process and aware of their capacity to effect change in their communities, society and world.
Language Arts
The main goal in English Language Arts is to build students' confidence and competency when using language in multiple situations.
Students are given varied opportunities to listen and speak, read and write and view and represent in many different contexts.
At T. D. Baker, students at each grade level have access to technology to complete their written assignments. Using technology in this way improves student work as it is easier to edit and revise, and they are able to enhance their ideas.
Independent reading time is provided and encouraged as well. Students need time to read in order to create a habit of reading which increases their engagement with text and their stamina to power through more difficult texts.
Many different interventions are offered to our students to encourage the development of lifelong reading and writing skills.
Physical Education
The aim of the Alberta Physical Education program is to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Physical education contributes to the development of life skills to manage health, life challenges, and teamwork. Students will participate in outdoor, individual and team activities, dance and games.