Is Foothills Academy a business or a charity?
Foothills Academy is a fully registered non-profit charitable society. It is funded through governments, school boards, private sector industry, tuition fees and charitable donations. • Is Foothills Academy a fully accredited school in Alberta? Yes. Foothills Academy is a government designated special needs facility. All teachers are fully accredited by Alberta Education; many have won awards for their outstanding work. A number have dual or Master’s degrees. • Who is eligible to enroll in the School Program at Foothills Academy? Any child who qualifies as Learning Disabled, as diagnosed by an external professional, will be admitted to the School Program. No child is refused admission based on their families’ financial circumstances. The child must have average or above average intellectual capacity, have no primary emotional problems, and be functioning significantly below his/her expected grade level in various academic subjects. • How do I apply to the School Program for a child? Co
