‌In mid-October, students, parents and teachers meet to set individualized goals for continuous improvement. The goals are accompanied by strategies with which to reach the goals which are monitored throughout the year. Learning Conversations provide an opportunity for teachers, administrators and parents to meet with students to discuss the goals.

Goal Setting Goodies:  The principal meets with all students to discuss their goals and progress toward the goals.

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Please visit the Edmonton Public Schools Cogito Alternative Program website at: http://cogito.epsb.ca/ for helpful program information. Information about the Cogito program specific to Mount Pleasant is also available in this short video.

Cogito is a knowledge-based program with clearly defined standards of achievement and measurable learning objectives. Cogito is dedicated to helping average students maximize their academic potential. Cogito (k 0 gi t o) is Latin for I reason. The program provides a Classic Liberal Arts Education and is designed for the student who is willing to work to achieve a high level of academic excellence, in a knowledge-based program, and in an atmosphere of structured and sequenced learning. Critical thinking is stressed. Students work in an environment that encourages self discipline.

The unique program characteristics include:

• Enriched curriculum
• Sequenced knowledge content
• Focus on attention and increased concentration
• Early literacy development through explicit phonics
• Strong mental and written math skill development
• Teachers oriented to a classical approach
• Direct whole group instruction
• Strong work ethic expected
• Regular homework required
• Committed parental support

Cogito Program - Student Profile

Foundational Principles for Defining Methods and Practices of the Cogito Alternative Program

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity to take part in leadership roles in order to develop strong citizenship skills. The following student leadership opportunities are available:  AMA Patrols, Snow Angels, Bus Leaders, Tarmac Teamers, Greeters, Assembly Entertainers, Stage Crew, Office Aides, Library Leaders, Indoor Recess Leaders, Technology Leaders, Environment Leaders, and Lunchroom Leaders.

Clubs and activities take place outside the regular school hours and are provided by staff on a voluntary basis. Students also participate on a voluntary basis. Clubs may include: Choir, Handbell Choir, Orff Club, Drumming Club, Running Club, and Dodgeball Intramurals.

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Mount Pleasant School aspires to be a capable, connected, committed school community where students work to achieve academic excellence and foster leadership skills. In partnership with parents, we strive to provide a structured environment of consistently high expectations for learning and conduct where students demonstrate diligence and self-discipline as they achieve excellent results in all their pursuits.