Griffiths-Scott Middle School
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Griffiths-Scott Middle School is a Canadian
junior high school
in Millet
, Alberta
. It teaches grades five through nine to roughly 240 students (as of 2005). In June 2006, Griffiths-Scott Middle School was given national accreditation as a UNESCO
school. It has received national recognition and has the honor of flying the United Nations
flag. The school is now working towards International accreditation. A visit by Governor General of Canada
Michaëlle Jean
is expected to round out the 2008-2009 academic year.
Griffiths-Scott Middle School has a significant athletics focus, with competing sports teams in many district and premier leagues. There is an extensive physical education program, with P.E. happening three times a week for every class, and there are several P.E. and fitness option courses (Outdoor Activity, Winter Activity, Recreation, Fitness, etc.) As well, there are boys and girls' volleyball, basketball, and badminton teams. As well, there is a co-ed wrestling group, and track and field and cross country running participation. The school competes in the Leduc and District Athletics Association.
Griffiths-Scott also has a growing arts program in music, and art. It was announced, in December 2005, that a new school will be constructed to replace the existing school in another location. The new school is tentatively starting construction in spring 2006, with a hopeful completion by spring 2007.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
junior high school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
in Millet
Millet, Alberta
Millet in a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately south of Alberta's capital city of Edmonton. The town has won nationally in the Communities in Bloom competition and markets its beautiful setting....
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
. It teaches grades five through nine to roughly 240 students (as of 2005). In June 2006, Griffiths-Scott Middle School was given national accreditation as a UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
school. It has received national recognition and has the honor of flying the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
flag. The school is now working towards International accreditation. A visit by Governor General of Canada
Governor General of Canada
The Governor General of Canada is the federal viceregal representative of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II...
Michaëlle Jean
Michaëlle Jean
Michaëlle Jean is a Canadian journalist and stateswoman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 27th since Canadian Confederation, from 2005 to 2010....
is expected to round out the 2008-2009 academic year.
Griffiths-Scott Middle School has a significant athletics focus, with competing sports teams in many district and premier leagues. There is an extensive physical education program, with P.E. happening three times a week for every class, and there are several P.E. and fitness option courses (Outdoor Activity, Winter Activity, Recreation, Fitness, etc.) As well, there are boys and girls' volleyball, basketball, and badminton teams. As well, there is a co-ed wrestling group, and track and field and cross country running participation. The school competes in the Leduc and District Athletics Association.
Griffiths-Scott also has a growing arts program in music, and art. It was announced, in December 2005, that a new school will be constructed to replace the existing school in another location. The new school is tentatively starting construction in spring 2006, with a hopeful completion by spring 2007.