Centennial High School (Calgary)

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Centennial High School
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The primary western entrance of the school.
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Centennial High School (Calgary)
55 Sun Valley Boulevard S.E.

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Canada
Coordinates 50°54′22″N114°03′04″W / 50.906°N 114.051°W / 50.906; -114.051
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Motto Latin: Condita orbis terrarum a melior locus
(Making the world a better place [1] )
Founded2004
School board Calgary Board of Education
Area trusteeCharlene May
PrincipalJoe Sturgeon
Grades 10–12
Enrollment1595 [2]  (2023)
   Grade 10 568
   Grade 11 540
   Grade 12 487
AreaArea 5, Ward 14
Colour(s)     Green, silver, white, black
MascotCoy the Coyote
Team nameCoyotes
Communities servedAlpine Park, Bridlewood, Chaparral, Midnapore, Millrise, Pine Creek, Shawnee Slopes, Shawnessy, Sundance, and Walden [2] (as of September 2023)
Dual Credit Program: Evergreen, Canyon Meadows, Parkland, Seton, and Deer Run
Feeder schools Midsun Junior High
Harold Panabaker
Robert Warren
Father James Whelihan
David Thompson
Samuel W. Shaw
Website https://centennial.cbe.ab.ca/

Centennial High School is a senior high school in Calgary, Alberta, teaching grades 10 through 12. The school's name was chosen as a reference to the 100th anniversary of the province of Alberta joining confederation in 2005, as the construction of the school was finished that year. [1] The high school opened for students to attend in 2004, while the school was still undergoing construction. The school is part of the Calgary Board of Education's public school system, and is located in the neighbourhood of Sundance. [2]

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Academics

Centennial High School teaches core courses such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Social studies as indicated by Alberta Education's Programs of Study mandated curriculum. [3] Alongside this, alternative programs suited to specific students' needs are available, including Advanced Placement (AP), Commercial Foods and Cosmetology Apprenticeships, English Language Learner (ELL), Knowledge & Employability (K&E), and field trips. [4] [5] [6] [7]

Centennial also offers various other complimentary courses, from areas such as Career & Technology Studies (CTS), Fine & Performing Arts, Modern Language & Culture Studies, Physical Education & Wellness, and Academic related options. Several popular classes from each include Foods, Cosmetology, Robotics, Band, Drama, Spanish, Sports Performance, and Military studies, with there being plenty more. [8]

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