About Hardisty Chartered School
About Hardisty Chartered School
About Hardisty Chartered School
A tuition-free public K–6 charter school in Hardisty, Alberta.
Hardisty Community Charter School delivers the Alberta Programs of Study through an Entrepreneurial Learning Framework that makes learning applied, meaningful, reflective, and connected to real life.
The vision of the Hardisty Community Charter School is to develop resilient, capable students who view every subject, idea, and challenge as an entrepreneurial venture. Students will not only achieve the academic standards of the Alberta Programs of Study but will also graduate with the ability to recognize opportunities, create value, and lead within their communities.
By embedding entrepreneurship as a pedagogical framework, the school aims to cultivate students who are:
The purpose of the school is to deliver the Alberta Programs of Study through an instructional approach that emphasizes applied learning, value creation, leadership, problem-solving, and real-world relevance, known as Entrepreneurial Learning Framework (ELF).
Hardisty Community Charter School will deliver learning through an Entrepreneurial Learning Framework, where students learn by creating value for themselves and others.
Rather than learning concepts in isolation, students will apply literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies skills through real-world projects, leadership challenges, and applied learning experiences aligned with the Alberta Programs of Study.
The Entrepreneurial Learning Framework will emphasize applied learning, reflection, and student engagement while meeting all provincial curriculum requirements. This approach is designed to support academic achievement and the development of skills that are transferable across learning contexts.
Mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies will all be framed in terms of value creation and problem-solving.
Learning is deepest when students see their work as meaningful and impactful to themselves and others.
Ventures may succeed or fail, but every attempt builds resilience, adaptability, and critical reflection.
Students are expected to take initiative and contribute positively to their classroom, community, and beyond.
Parents, local businesses, municipalities, and organizations will play an active role in shaping projects and mentoring students.
Multi-age classrooms and a close-knit community enable personalized learning and authentic engagement, demonstrating that small schools can be incubators of innovation.
When Allan Johnstone School closed in 2020, Hardisty lost its local public school, and many families began bussing their children to surrounding communities.
Hardisty Community Charter School brings Kindergarten to Grade 6 education back to the community.
As a public charter school, HCCS is publicly funded and tuition-free for Alberta residents. Students are taught the Alberta Programs of Study and participate in all provincial assessments required for their grade level.
Students learn by creating value for themselves and others.
Rather than learning concepts in isolation, students apply literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies skills through real-world projects, leadership challenges, and applied learning experiences aligned with the Alberta Programs of Study.
Through this approach, students develop strong academic foundations alongside skills such as:
Charter schools in Alberta are tuition-free public schools within Alberta’s education system. They teach the Alberta Programs of Study and are accountable for meeting provincial educational requirements and student outcomes.
Each charter school is established around a distinct educational purpose. Charter schools have flexibility in how education is delivered, allowing them to offer innovative approaches while remaining publicly accountable.
Hardisty Community Charter School is governed by an independent, non-profit society board and is accountable to Education and Childcare.
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