Palliser Beyond Borders
Palliser Beyond Borders (PBB) is both a stand-alone school, acting as the primary school for more than 180 students in grades 1 thru 12, as well as a partner school for high school students within the Palliser School Division and across Alberta.
Students attending a partner school of PBB are provided the flexibility to take courses that may be unavailable while maintaining enrollment at their primary school. High school students enrolled with PBB have access to all of the courses required by Alberta Education to graduate, as well as a large variety of option courses.
PBB’s Live Online students (grades 1 through 9) focus on the core academic subjects (English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) from Monday to Thursday as well as social, emotional, and physical wellness on Friday. Live Online grade 9 students also have an exploratory option.
Mandate statement
PBB exists as a school to provide:
- a learning approach that blends synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- access to learning opportunities for families whose needs are not met by traditional schools.
- Alberta students with a flexible learning pathway towards high school graduation.
- our partner schools with a platform to increase the course offerings available to their students.
- an umbrella organization to oversee Palliser’s Home Education and Outreach programs (Coaldale and Vulcan).
Our fundamental principles
PBB employs the following methods to support student learning:
- clear expectations of families surrounding their involvement in their student’s education.
- a synchronous component (meeting with their teacher) to asynchronous learning.
- staggered schedules to provide instructional and work periods.
- access to teachers during scheduled class time as well as by appointment.
- access to course content through an online learning management system.
Palliser Beyond Borders Three Year Education Plan
