Frequently Asked
Questions
Parents & Students
Teachers
Parents
& Students
What
is the difference between Open Minds and Campus Calgary?
The
Chevron Open Minds School Program
and Campus Calgary share
the same mission, values and goals. Both
programs strive to expand student learning
opportunities while providing teachers with
hands-on professional development.
 The
difference between the programs is the source of their funding.
Chevron Canada Resources sponsors
the four Open Minds sites within Alberta
(Zoo School, Glenbow Museum School, Science
Centre School, and Cross Conservation School)
and Chevron Canada Limited sponsors the Vancouver
Open Minds site (AquaSchool).
Campus
Calgary sites are funded by a variety of sponsors, including the University of Calgary, Petro-Canada, The City of Calgary, The RBC Foundation, Calgary Co-op, CODA, and the Stampede Foundation.
Where are the Open Minds sites located?
- Aqua School,
Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver, BC
- Glenbow Museum School,
Glenbow Museum, Calgary,
AB
- Science Centre School,
TELUS World of Science, Calgary, AB
- Zoo School, Calgary Zoo,
Calgary, AB
How much does the program cost?
The actual cost of the program is approximately
$4200 per class. Corporate funding subsidizes
the program significantly, making it affordable
for most schools.
Each classroom of students pays $750 for
the entire week at the site.
 Can
parents or students apply?
No, it is the responsibility of the
teacher(s) to apply to the program each year.
Teachers
What grade levels does the program
accommodate?
The program is open to all grade levels
from Grades 1-12; however some sites have grade level restrictions.
See individual site information for details.
What happens if a teacher changes grade levels or relocates
to another school after being accepted into the program?
The program usually moves with the
teacher to their new school or grade level.
Why can't all classes from one grade level in a school participate?
Because of the limited number of sites,
openings must be made equally available to all schools across
the city. While the sites can accommodate two classes from
schools who are multi-aged or using a team teaching approach,
involving more than two classes per school would place limitations
on availability to others.
Can a teacher bring students who are not enrolled in their
class?
No. One of the fundamental components
of this program is the strong relationships that teachers
and students develop throughout the year as well as the focus
of a long-term study that takes place within the classroom.
Can bilingual/immersion students attend?
Yes, keeping in mind that site coordinators
and program specialists will be speaking in English. Teachers
of bilingual and immersion programs are encouraged to participate
and translate to their students in their language of choice.
What does interdisciplinary mean?
An interdisciplinary approach encourages
teachers to make connections between subject areas. For example,
students studying light and shadows in science could also
be examining symmetry and measurement in math.
When can teachers apply?
Teachers can apply to the program
each spring for the following school year. Check the Web site
under How to Apply for deadlines.
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