Is it possible that Almadina Language Charter Academy could be closed down in the future?
Since the Minister of Education reviews or grants charters on a five-year basis, all charters may be terminated at the will of the government. However, there are several considerations for terminating a charter school: • Enrollment is below 100 full-time students or so low that the Alberta Programs of Study cannot be delivered. • The charter has lost its innovative edge and students are performing worse than their provincial counterparts at both the “Acceptable” and “Excellence” provincial achievement tests levels. • The charter has not demonstrated improvement in delivery or reforms since its last external evaluation by the Ministry of Education. • All charter schools are due to terminate in 2012 and the government has not committed to renewing an extension. • A charter may be limited or directed to do certain things by the Minister of Education as specified in the School Act . • Since Almadina leases schools or buildings, we are subject to market forces and the availability of existi
