Corresponding Peace Wapiti School Board Goals:
 

• Provide parents with opportunities to be actively involved in the decision making process at the schools where their children attend.
• Provide the opportunity for stakeholder input through community partnerships.
• Provide alternative forms of schooling to meet the individual needs of students.

Results Reported:

Parent Satisfaction with Involvement and Availability of School Programs

The number of parents expressing satisfaction with the opportunity to be involved in decisions at schools has remained fairly consistent over the past three years (68.0% in 2002, 72.7% in 2001, and 68.6% in 2000). Fewer parents expressed satisfaction with the variety of educational programs offered in the school district (66.1% in 2002, 77.8% in 2001, and 73.0% in 2000).
 

How satisfied are parents with:	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very  Dissatisfied
The opportunity for you to be involved in decisions affecting education in your child's school	8.1%	59.9%	23.8%	8.1%
The variety of educational programs offered by the school district	6.1%	60.0%	26.1%	7.7%

Student Satisfaction with Their Choices and Decision Making Opportunities

In 2002 survey 85.2% Grade 12 students indicated they thought they had the opportunity to make choices about the courses they take.  This compares with 82.3% in 2001 and 81.2% in 2000.  In 2002 79.9% of Grade 12 students were satisfied with the variety and quality of extra curricular activities (81.6% in 2001; 73.3% in 2000), 74.1% said they were satisfied with the opportunities to be involved in decisions that affect student life in the school (65.5% in 2001; 58% in 2000), and 77.3% said they were satisfied with the opportunities to be involved in activities outside the classroom (79% in 2001; 79.6% in 2000). 
 

Student agreement that:	Strongly  Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
They have the opportunity to make choices about the courses they take	41.3%	43.9%	9.7%	5.1%
Student satisfaction with:	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied
The variety and quality of extra curricular activities	27.3%	52.6%	11.7%	8.4%
The opportunities to be involved in decisions that affect student life in the school	9.8%	64.3%	20.1%	5.8%
The opportunities to be involved in activities outside the classroom	15.6%	61.7%	18.8%	3.9%

Alternative School Programs

Through the Peace Academy of Virtual Education, the Peace Wapiti School Board No. 33 has introduced an exciting new concept in teaching. Using distance learning materials, complete programs for grades four through twelve are delivered to students via computers. As well, as of this year, additional students from the High Prairie, Peace River and Northland School Divisions are also receiving their education through P.A.V.E. 

In addition, through 18 different schools 168 students were involved in home schooling.  Students design educational plans following Alberta Learning guidelines.  They are periodically evaluated by school personnel and receive support in terms of course materials and computers.  Many follow Alberta curriculum offered through Alberta Distance Learning.

More than 200 aboriginal students are involved in programs that provide heritage and language studies.  Aboriginal liaisons serve in several schools and elders and  Native leaders and parents are encouraged to be involved in the schools and their programs. Four schools are operated on Hutterite colonies.  365 students attended Early Childhood Services (half day kindergarten).