Capilano Elementary School is a school

Elementary school

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 in Edmonton

Edmonton

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, Alberta

Alberta

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French as a second language

The French as a Second Language

Second language acquisition

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 program is offered to all students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 that wish to begin an education in the French language. Students who participate in this program receive 150 minutes of instruction every week.

Alpha Program

The Alpha Program is a program for students who may not be suited for a normal classroom environment. It is for students with a severe to profound developmental disability

Developmental disability

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. There is a program that pairs students from the Alpha Program with students in the school who play together during recess and lunch. The Alpha Program's motto is Adapted, Loving, Patient, Helpful, Accessible

Music Program

Each class receives 90 minutes of music instruction

Music education

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every week from a music specialist. Students are able to create their own music and listen to many different forms of music.