Even though most of our schools offer a regular program, no two are quite the same. All schools teach according to Alberta Education’s mandated curriculum, however a school’s focus, optional courses and school activities are as unique as every school.​​​

Middle years learning refers to education offered to students between the ages of 10-15. These years are critical in keeping our students on the path to high school completion and their career futures. Keys for student success include: participating in hands-on, purposeful and relevant learning; creating positive relationships with peers, teachers and other adults; and being actively involved in the community and feeling supported by family, businesses and other organizations that surround them.

Learn more about our students in their middle years, including how their learning will change and how you can support your child, visit the CBE website.​

For Grades 5 to 9 at the CBE, we offer Career & Technology Foundations (CTF). This is an inquiry-based, hands-on program that focuses on essential skills common to occupational areas, and our students personalize their learning based on their interests and passions.​​​

The Calgary Board of Education has an Administrative Regulation 3066 - Homework regarding homework: There are two significant factors which impact student achievement – regular attendance and homework and assignment completion. All staff will communicate homework in various ways. These areas are updated regularly and assist both parents/guardians and students to keep track of day to day homework and assignments.

Students will not have textbooks assigned to them for any class at William D. Pratt. Teachers and students will have access to the most current textbooks in each subject area, and teaching staff will use the information in them to design and create plans for student learning. As our lessons go far beyond the offerings in a textbook, we do not rely on them in their entirety as they were in the past.