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What is a Portfolio?

A portfolio is a compilation of a student's academic achievements and experience. Portfolios are developed throughout a student’s entire education, but in a particular way during the high school years. For students in high school, WISDOM always recommends to start compiling portfolio material as early as possible. Some parents even like to include grade 9 in their student’s high school portfolios! Planning ahead and being organized will help to keep the portfolio development a smooth process.

High school portfolios often include a wide range of examples of student achievement and experience. These things could include:

• Dated samples of student work
• Records of student experience such as volunteer hours, work experience, or sporting events
• Copies of graded unit tests, assignments, quizzes, and practice exams
• Midterm exams
• Samples of essays and creative writing assignments
• Photos of projects
• Lists of literature studies
• Records of facilitator evaluations or tutor feedback
• And the list goes on...

Check here to see if there are upcoming portfolio workshops online or in person.

The article below provides an in depth explanation of the development, and philosophy of student portfolios.

Preparing A Portfolio – By Joyce Sehn

WHY a portfolio?

Portfolios continue to be a very effective method of communicating who you are, and what you can do. Presenting your portfolio in person, and talking about what it contains, adds reinforcement and credibility. This could greatly aid you in getting a job or a seat in the post-secondary institution of your choice. Your portfolio will distinguish you from the many others represented by a stack of applications. Years ago, if a young boy showed an interest in a particular field, he apprenticed with a master, practised until he had acquired great skill, and then produced his own masterpiece. Thus, the goldsmith’s beautiful piece of jewellery, the sculptor’s statue, and the tailor’s suit demonstrated competence in the chosen field. 

Things are not very different in the professional world today. An architect shows a building he has designed, with plans and photos of his work. A furniture designer has photos and scale models of his designs. A violinist will perform, or submit a recording of a performance, and have a list of works studied, and so on. This is still the best way to show what you can do! 

In an institutional setting, the focus is on curricula and outcomes, content and knowledge. Economic considerations dictate that simple methods be used for evaluating students, thus we have standardized tests, multiple choice questions, and letter or number grades. This method is useful in assessing how students compare to each other, but studies have shown it is not the best way to encourage or assess learning.

In a home setting, we have the freedom to focus on real learning and thinking skills, to develop a love for learning, and to become life- long learners. We can see firsthand what has been learned and the level of understanding achieved. This can be conveyed to others in a variety of ways, including the use of anecdotal notes, samples of work, and the student’s assessment of his or her own learning. This will show what makes them unique - precisely the purpose of a portfolio! 

To develop a strong portfolio, it is helpful to answer the following questions:

1. WHO are you?

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• What are your likes and dislikes?
• What are your talents, interests and hobbies?
• What experiences do you have? What have you accomplished?
• What have you studied? What have you read?
• What are your distinguishing personality characteristics?
• Where have you lived? Where have you travelled?

2. WHEN and WHY are you preparing a portfolio?

Are you starting a portfolio for a six year old with the goal of preserving memories via photos and a scrapbook approach, or do you need a portfolio in the near future to present to an admissions officer of a college or university? Obviously, these two differing reasons will produce very different-looking results. 

Everyone should start a portfolio as soon as possible! The habit of keeping records, saving samples, and filing things in a presentable manner is invaluable. Not only will you have a record for yourself, which you can enjoy reminiscing over in future years, but you will be ready to produce a portfolio to meet requirements when a need arises. It will evolve over time, changing and improving, depending on the need at the time, and the effort exerted.

Students need to be involved! It will be primarily Mom’s job in the early years, but just as older students must take responsibility for their education, they should take responsibility

for preparing their portfolio. This is important enough that it should be included in their program plan at the high school level. The process of preparing and presenting a portfolio, as far as the developing of skill is concerned, is almost as important as the end product.

3. WHAT should be included?

Once you have answered the above questions, you will be much better prepared to proceed. You must then choose what to include. Because no two individuals are the same, no two portfolios will be the same. The list of possibilities is virtually endless, but below are some ideas, in no particular order, from which you may choose (and add your own ideas):

• cover page with name, and a photo of yourself
• table of contents of your portfolio
• a description of your philosophy of education, your family’s vision/goals
• a list of strengths, weaknesses...all the things listed in “Who are you?” above
• lists of extra-curricular-type activities, community and church involvement
• a transcript of marks (given by parents or based on tests or outside evaluations)
• certificates from on-line courses
• diplomas, completion certificates, music festival awards
• lists of musical pieces studied, performances
• lists of concerts attended, places visited (such as museums, etc.)
• character reference letters, employer reference letters
• character development analysis checklist
• lists of courses studied, descriptions of courses
• educational goals, program plans
• log of readings
• photos, videos and audio tapes of activities, projects and accomplishments
•  samples of photography, design, art work
• a resume (you may use the same one you would use to apply for a job)
• writing samples and work sheets, such as math tests
• tables of contents from curricula studied, test results
• lists of courses/workshops taken (swimming, first aid, baby-sitting, safety, computer)
• goals for future education and career plans

4. WHAT does a portfolio look like?

Generally, people use a binder or folder of some sort. If it needs to accommodate bigger things, such as original artwork for example, it could be quite large, but usually 8 1/2 by 11 size pages are sufficient. A three-ring binder simplifies arranging and rearranging pages to meet various needs. Non-glare plastic sleeves enable the insertion of pages without punching holes in original documents. A power point presentation could also be used, but the downside of this is availability of equipment. Decide on a simple method of compiling things. Just putting everything in a box may mean you’ll never get back to it, or that you’ll be overwhelmed with the task of organizing it when you eventually get to it, but it is a start. Slipping things into an album on a regular basis will keep things organized chronologically. Scanning documents, photos and projects is another option. When you need to present your portfolio, you can then choose and use relevant items.

A personal example:

Each of our youngest girls has two portfolios. The first is a photo-album type, which covers the early years of their home education. Pictures and certificates are quite prominent. Its main components include:

• photos of activities
• samples of penmanship
• art work (or photos of art work)
• reading lists
• lists of what was studied during this time (arranged by subject)

The second portfolio is a more serious-looking one, which covers the high school years. It includes:

• a description of a classical education and our philosophy of education
• lists of what was studied arranged by subject, including names of books and texts used
• samples of writing
• a list of books read
• descriptions of online courses and completion certificates
• a parent-generated transcript
• a WISDOM certificate recognizing High School Completion (which states that the student has completed the objectives set by the parents)

Much of the process of preparing these portfolios was enjoyable, but there were struggles, too. Deciding what to include, what format to use, and the order in which to present things, was not easy. But, the effort was well worth it! We have a great record of those precious years, and both girls gained admission to a university/college without any Alberta courses or credits, simply by presenting their portfolios.

Each home education student who successfully completes high school at home will have achieved the Alberta Home Education Regulation’s Schedule of Learning Outcomes at a high school level. This student is then qualified to receive a WISDOM Diploma or a WISDOM Certificate of High School Completion.

The completion of high school can include a variety of elements such as:

• A well-rounded education, tailored to the individual student, assisting them in finding and preparing for their calling and vocation(s)
• A classical approach
• Faith and character formation
• Mentorship and entrepreneurship

Benefits of a WISDOM Diploma or Certificate of High School Completion:

• Indicates completion of High School and readiness to enter the adult world
• Is an official document containing the WISDOM seal
• Accepted by some post-secondary institutions
• Accepted by many employers

Limitations:

• Insufficient evidence for some institutions
• Insufficient for some employers

Achieving the WISDOM Diploma

The WISDOM Diploma is an official document, verified by the facilitator and the associate principal of home education, complete with the WISDOM seal.

Please download the request form below. This form is to be completed by the student along with the parent(s). It is recommended to complete this form throughout the final year of high school rather than doing it all at once. Knowing the expectations of high school achievement in advance will help the student prepare to adequately fulfil all of the learning outcomes throughout high school.

Download Diploma Request Form

Step by step process for achieving the WISDOM Diploma:

1. Student and parent(s) develops portfolio throughout high school and has a completed portfolio available for the facilitator to review at the end of high school. 
2. Download the WISDOM Diploma Request form. In the form, the student enters a brief rationale of how each learning outcome has been met. 
3. When complete, the form is signed by the student and parent(s).
4. Submit the completed request form to your facilitator for review.
5. The facilitator reviews the form and may request a final portfolio review.
6. Upon facilitator verification that learning outcomes were achieved, a WISDOM High School Diploma will be awarded and mailed to the student/parent(s).

Achieving the WISDOM Certificate of High School Completion

The WISDOM Certificate of High School Completion is an official document, verified by the parent(s), complete with the WISDOM seal.

Please download the request form below. This form is to be completed by the parent(s). Knowing the expectations of high school achievement in advance will help the student prepare to adequately fulfil all of the learning outcomes throughout high school.

Download Certificate Request Form

Step by step process for achieving the WISDOM Certificate of High School Completion:

1. Student and parent(s) develops portfolio throughout high school
2. Download the WISDOM Certificate of High School Completion Request Form.
3. The parent(s) verify that each outcome has been met by checking them off on the form and signing it.
4. Submit your completed form to highschool@wisdomhomeschooling.com.
5. Upon receiving the request form, a WISDOM certificate of high school completion will be awarded and mailed to the student/parent(s).

Achieving the Alberta High School Diploma

As an alternative option to the WISDOM Diploma or Certificate of High School Completion, a student pursuing credits through the Alberta Programs of Study has the opportunity to achieve the Alberta High School Diploma. The Alberta Diploma is automatically awarded to a student who has successfully completed the required courses with 100 credits.

Benefits of an Alberta Diploma:

• Access to trade schools and college programs
• You may achieve the diploma while using supplemented home education curriculum

Limitations:

• May not allow direct access to University
• Time spent fulfilling requirements & writing provincial exams

For more information, please visit our information on Pursuing High School Credits.

• Alberta High School Graduation Diploma Requirements
• Home Education Regulation (See section 6 on high school credit eligibility for home education students)

myPass is an Alberta Education self-service website. With myPass, students can order high school transcripts, see Diploma exam results, register for Diploma exams, print a Detailed Academic Report (DAR), etc. Students pursuing Alberta high school courses, and post-secondary education in Alberta should create a myPass account.

myPass set up instructions

To set up myPass, You will need to register a student email address* with WISDOM by filling out the form below. Please allow up to three business days for WISDOM to update the student account. You will receive a confirmation email when this has been completed.

* The email address should be a current, personal student email address. School email addresses are not recommended.

Once the student email has been added to the education account, go to the Alberta MyPass welcome page for more information and signup instructions. You will need:

• Alberta Student Number (ASN) - found on your evaluation forms
• Student email account that is in the student record
• Student birth date
• Education Account - created as part of the process

Parent Access

Parents/Guardians can also be given access to student myPass accounts. WISDOM will enter Parent/Guardian email address to PASIprep, the Parent/Guardian then creates an education account with an email address that matches the email address registered by WISDOM in PASIprep. Finally, Parent/Guardian enters the correct Alberta Student Number and date of birth of the student in myPass. Please note: The parent/guardian connection automatically expires when the student turns 18 as they become independent students at this point.

Transcript Submission Form (PDF)

Transcript Submission Form (Word)

What is a Parent Verified Transcript (PVT) of Courses and Marks?

A PVT is a summary record of marks or grades as verified by the parent (teacher) of a home educated student. It is an official document containing a table of individual courses or programs of study with corresponding marks or grades of the student’s high school year as verified by the parents.

WISDOM certifies this document by signing off on it, and providing the official seal of WISDOM Homeschooling. 

A PVT may include grade 12 results alone, or any combination of high school grades.

Some institutions or businesses, especially in other provinces or the USA, may request grade 9 marks as well.

Samples of what a PVT might look like. 

What is the PVT useful for?

A PVT provides parents and students with a personal record of high school achievement. It is an official, certified document that can be given to various post secondary institutions or businesses which require a transcript of marks for admission. It should be noted that some post secondary institutions require specific Alberta Course marks as found on an Alberta Transcript. The PVT may not satisfy these specific requirements. However, for cases that don't require specific Alberta Course marks, the PVT typically fulfills the requirements for admission. It is always advisable to speak directly to the institution or business the student wishes to apply to in order to determine if the PVT will be accepted for their particular admission requirements.

How do I get a PVT?

There are three methods of requesting a transcript:

1. You can submit a transcript request through the website following this link: Transcript Form
2. You can fill out a Transcript Submission form (available as fillable PDF and Word document) and email it to highschool@wisdomhomeschooling.com
3. You can email highschool@wisdomhomeschooling.com the transcript information along with a list of courses studied, descriptions of the courses if desired, and final marks. Copy & paste the example below as a good email template:

Student Full Legal Name: Arthur Maximilian
Sample Date of Birth: July 07, 2004
Student ASN: 1165-2234-1 (if unknown the WISDOM office can provide this)
Parent Names: Jane & Brent Sample
Address: Box 123, Sample Road, Town, AB T0B 1C0
Phone Number: 1-780-123-4567
Graduation date to appear on transcript: June 23, 2023

Grade 10
Mathematics: (Optional Description) 81% (or B)
English: (Optional Description) 94% (or A)
Home Economics: (Optional Description) 90% (or A-) et cetera.

Grade 11
Mathematics: (Optional Description) 84% (or B)
English: (Optional Description) 98% (or A+)
Home Economics: (Optional Description) 89% (or B+) et cetera.

Grade 12
Mathematics: (Optional Description) 80% (or B-)
English: (Optional Description) 90% (or A-)
Home Economics: (Optional Description) 98% (or A+) et cetera.

How do I determine a mark as a parent?

There are several methods of determining a mark, including:

• Portfolio of marked student work
• Facilitator feedback
• Parent observation
• Unit tests, practice tests, or final tests
• WISDOM online course feedback
• Teacher/Tutor feedback
• CTBS (Canadian Test of Basic Skills) testing results.
• CLT (Classic Learning Test)

It is important to understand that these marks are verified by the parent. There are many ways to evaluate student achievement that compliments their unique method of education. Parents have the capacity to determine the depth and breadth of their child’s learning. 

It is essential that marks are based on authentic evaluation of completed objectives. Providing arbitrary marks can be damaging to a student's future.

What grading scale do I use?

As the parent teacher, you choose the method of grading. For example Alberta Education grades by percentage, the University of Alberta uses letter grades and grade point average, and any given school might have their own grading scale. Parents are free to choose to use percentage, a letter grade, both, or even your own terms such as “pass” or “complete.”

The following is an example of grading equivalency, which may be helpful in determining consistent marks for a transcript. 

How do I label the courses or programs of study on the PVT?

The parent decides how courses and programs of study to appear on the PVT.  Here are three common approaches:

General PVT

Combine individual studies into one cumulative mark or grade for each subject. The rationale for this method is that post secondary institutions are often interested in simply one overall mark for each subject. This PVT of general courses is an easily recognizable format. 

Detailed PVT

Some parents provide a very detailed PVT. This could include a long list of each individual subject, course, or program of study completed by their child with a corresponding mark or grade for each. This can be useful for your own personal records, and some institutions or businesses might be particularly interested in individual areas of student competency. 

Focused PVT

Some parents like to have a specialized PVT targeted towards a specific post-secondary institution or business. This can be useful for students pursuing things such as a music degree, or seek to get into a particular trade. 

The following is a general list of subjects/categories and various studies that generally fall under each.  This list is not exhaustive, but may help parents plan the PVT.

Can I request specific formatting and additions to the PVT?

Yes, there is great flexibility to the content and appearance of the PVT.  WISDOM might offer suggestions to keep your PVT looking professional, but if there is a specific element you would like, please let us know and we will discuss options with you.

Please note, WISDOM Home Schooling certifies the document with the official WISDOM seal and reserves the right to refuse the addition of any element that would negatively reflect WISDOM as a whole.

Have Questions?

Any questions regarding the PVT can be directed to:

Christian Bekolay, High School Advisor
Email: christian@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Phone: 780-854-0489
Fax: 780-741-2113

WISDOM provides abundant options for home schooling throughout high school, right through to the work force or post-secondary education. Home schooling through high school is an excellent option, even for students who have taken online courses or previously attended a school. In this pursuit of a rich education experience, WISDOM is well known for offering full support to families as students complete high school at home through any one of a wide variety of paths. During visits with high school students, facilitators complete a High School Programs Choices form, which helps the family set concrete goals for high school at home.

Paths students can pursue could include:

• Entering the world of Work
• Apprenticeship
• Entrepreneurship
• Portfolio
• Alberta Education Transcript
• Alberta High School Diploma
• General Education Development
• Or other tests such as entrance exams, SAT’s, ACT’s, or CLT’s.

Whatever a student's path through high school to the world beyond, WISDOM supports parents in choosing the approach best suited to their unique child's gifts, goals, and calling.

Click the buttons below to go directly to your desired page, or scroll down to view or download the High School Information Handbook

• Transcript of High School Marks
• WISDOM Diplomas & Certificates
• WISDOM High School & Beyond Conference 
• High School Events and Courses
• Creating a High School Portfolio
• High School Credential Options
• Pursuing Alberta High School Credits
• Univeristy Partnerships

Want to speak with an experienced WISDOM staff member? Find contact info for our high school advisor and subject specialists here.

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Receipt submissions submitted over the summer will be processed in October pending complete registration, approved EPP, and EFT application. See Funding Dates and Deadlines for more details.

Please note that all refunds are contingent on available funding. Our finance team will review your submission and will reach out should we require anything else.

Sarah is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist who has been the guest speaker for WISDOM’s Speech and Language Development Workshops. 

Sarah is now offering to WISDOM families:

• Online Initial Speech-Language Assessments
• Online Follow-up Consult/Therapy Sessions
• Speech-Language Reports

For families in the Bonnyville-Cold Lake area in person services are a possibility.

Funding can be used for payment of services.

For more information, contact Thérèse at therese@wisdomhomeschooling.com, or call the WISDOM office.

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Questions? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions and Tutorial pages.

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Find Your Family Money School Fit

Just tell us how old your kids are, and we'll do the rest!

With recent research stating that the average Millennial has over $20,000 in student loan debt, a credit card balance of $2000 and that they owe over $10,000 on their vehicles, the outlook can seem pretty grim for those just starting out on their financial journeys. As parents, we want nothing more than to raise kids who are rock star adults, kids who are thriving spiritually, in their relationships,work, and with their money. But with financial numbers like these, giving your kids the money foundation they need to live the life of their dreams can be enough to keep any parent up at night.

WISDOM Home School contributor Matt Matheson knows exactly what it’s like to feel that way. As a dad of 3 (9, 6, and 2), and a husband to a wife working on post graduate work, and with a job as a Christian school Principal, he knew that if his wife and he were going to give their kids the financial foundation they need to thrive, he was going to have to do it on his own.

With 15 years of classroom experience and a Masters in Education, Matt went to work developing a curriculum to equip the next generation to win with money. 

It started at home teaching his daughter and son the basics about money, but quickly expanded to include teaching a personal finance class in his school. As a nationally published personal finance writer with articles and insights appearing in places like Yahoo, the Huffington Post and Reader’s Digest, Matt was able to combine his financial knowledge, educational expertise, classroom experience, and parenting insights to build a series of highly engaging lessons designed to bring the joy back to parents struggling to raise money geniuses. 

And now WISDOM has teamed up with Matt to offer families an exclusive deal on his Family Money School Courses. The courses, which include a parent-directed course for kids under 12 and a self-directed one especially for teens, are designed to help both kids and parents navigate the seemingly complex world of money.

At the end of the day, as a parent you want to know that you’ve done everything you can to give your kids the financial foundation they need to thrive with money before they leave the nest. And the courses from Family Money School make that simple.

Contact Matt Matheson with any questions or for more info.

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Are you NEW to WISDOM for the 2026-2027 school year?
Click here.

Are you returning to WISDOM for 2026-2027?
Click here.

This is the legacy notification system for submitting your notification via email, fax, or mail.

Welcome to the Notification page! Scroll to the bottom for a helpful how-to video, or read on.

To join us for the remaining school year, please complete one Family Form, and a Notification Form for each child. We also require a copy of your child’s Canadian Birth Certificate (or proof of Canadian Citizenship), an Education Program Plan (Part D) and a brief letter explaining your need to home educate at this time.

The forms are fairly straightforward, though one common question on the Notification Form is regarding the Declaration by Parent (Part B), and the two checkboxes below. If you check the first box, you indicate that you will be using Alberta Curriculum at home, fulfilling all of the same outcomes as you would in school. The second option (most used by home educators) means that you will be creating your own plan for your child, using curricula that suit your goals and your child's learning style, so long as your child works toward achieving the “Schedule of Learning Outcomes for Students Receiving Home Education Programs That Do Not Follow the Alberta Programs of Study”. You may view that Schedule here. Please sign the form (both parents if possible), date it, and fax, mail, or scan and email it to us.

We are here to help you! Give us a call and one of our Home School Consultants will assist you with this process, answer any questions you may have and help you get all your paperwork submitted.

Are you returning to WISDOM for 2026-2027?
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Do you want to join WISDOM for the remainder of the current school year?
Click here.

Are you new to WISDOM? To join us as a new family in 2025-2026, begin by creating an account in The Gilbertine Academy's secure Parent Portal. Then, simply follow the step-by-step instructions for generating a Notification Form for each child. 

You will need to upload an image of your child’s Canadian Birth Certificate or other proof of Canadian Citizenship (a cell phone picture is fine). You will not be able to continue the application until a copy of your child’s identification is uploaded.

You may include an Education Program Plan (Part D) now, or send it separately to office@wisdomhomeschooling.com. (Please note, the deadline for us to transmit finalized student data to AB Education is September 29, so complete all elements of notification, including an Education Program Plan or draft, before that date.)

If you encounter any difficulty, you may use the 'Chat with an agent' button in the bottom right of the portal. We are there to assist you during business hours, and will reply the following business day if your message is sent after hours.

If you prefer to submit notification via email, fax or mail, you may find that information here.

• A step-by-step guide to setting up and using the Parent Portal
• Frequently Asked Questions

In response to the recent strike action, Alberta Education announced on October 3 that parents may now enrol their children as home education students and receive 50% of the annual home education funding ($450.50) for the first term. WISDOM is reopening our Parent Portal to welcome families who wish to begin home educating, and we will continue accepting applications as long as our facilitators have room to serve new students.

Are you NEW to WISDOM for the 2026-2027 school year?
Click here.

Do you want to join WISDOM for the remainder of the current school year?
Click here.

Are you returning for 2026-2027? Use your Parent Login. Log in to your existing account. If you need assistance, please contact our Data Team: data@wisdomhomeschooling.com or call 780-741-2113 ext 4. 

Once you are logged in, choose or create the "2025-2026 Application" for each returning student and go through all sections to complete the form. By completing your application(s) in the portal, you are prefilling the Notification Form which is generated when you click to sign.

You will complete one application at a time. Once you have completed and submitted your returning student form(s), you may add any new students. For NEW students: upload an image of your child’s Canadian Birth Certificate or other proof of Canadian Citizenship (a cell phone picture is fine). 

Please send your Education Program Plan (Part D) to your facilitator directly. (Please note, the deadline for us to transmit finalized student data to AB Education is September 29, so all elements of notification must be completed before that date.)

If you prefer to submit notification via email, fax or mail, you may find that information here.

• A step-by-step guide to setting up and using the Parent Portal
• Frequently Asked Questions

The Association of Independent Schools and Colleges (AISCA) has coordinated supports, specific to Home Education, through an Alberta Education grant and their ECLS project. AISCA has contracted with Khan Communication Services for Home Education supports in Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Psychology/Behavioural Therapy. 

Beginning May 1st, 2022, home education parents in Alberta are able to access a wide range of support services. The online platform provides access to a range of services, including workshops, virtual consultations, and resources. The approach taken to support home education students will be similar to the approach taken in schools. The focus will be on supporting parents to resolve or address any questions or concerns they have through universal supports.

Click here for information and access.

The links on this page are presented as a resource for visitors to WISDOM's website. WISDOM takes no responsibility for the content of these sites and the presence of a link here does not imply any endorsement of a site, the services offered, or the information that site may contain.

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As both a homeschooling mom with WISDOM and staff member with Athletes In Action, I’m excited to share this unique opportunity with you!    ~ Suzanne DeGroot

Athletes In Action’s Soccer and Basketball Camps

Delivered to your Inbox for as little as $5/student!

If you’re looking for some fun and healthy ways to get your kids outside this summer...

We’ve got a one of a kind opportunity for you!

Athletes in Action is usually busy running sports camps across Canada every week of the summer, but not so this year with covid restrictions. 

Instead, they’ve created an incredible video resource that allows you to “host” some amazing coaches right in your very own backyard to mentor and teach your kids soccer and/or basketball!

The bonus is they won’t just be teaching a bunch of the tricks and tips of the sport... in each video they’ll also speak into the spiritual lives of each child with coach testimonies and practical applications of how faith in Jesus impacts each of us not just on a Sunday, but every day of the week!

Couple of perks:

• Choose whatever dates are most convenient for you and your family.
• Take an hour or so to cover the day’s content or a whole morning if you want to throw in a soccer scrimmage with friends... whatever works best for you.
• You don’t have to know anything about soccer or basketball yourself. They lay out some simple equipment to have on hand and the videos will walk you through how to set up the drill and encourage your kids to work through what the coaches on video taught. 

Once you sign up to host a camp for just your own family or for a group of friends and families, you’ll receive access to 5 days’ worth of coaching via online videos plus access to an AIA staff member that will be available to answer all your questions as you go through this. 

The videos are watched in segments... just press pause while your kids run outside to complete the warm-up, drills and mini-competitions. When they’re done, they’re back in to hear the next piece of the puzzle. 

Parents – you’ll have a chance to talk through some discussion questions with your kids each day to help them think through and apply some of the concepts being shared.

If you want to share the experience with friends and family that live elsewhere or are unable to gather in one place because of covid restrictions, zoom calls can easily be set up and the videos shared across screens and breakout groups created for discussion times. AIA staff are available to help you through the entire process!

For more information and to sign up to host a camp for your family or a group of families, simply click this link.

Athletes in Action Canada is a not-for-profit Christian sports ministry dedicated to developing the total athlete. We encourage athletes to think critically about their identity and place within the world of sport.

Through the integration of faith, life, & sport we believe each person can experience a victory beyond competition!

Programs

Computers for Schools is a Provincial Program that WISDOM takes part in, which allows us to provide free, refurbished and donated computers and tablets to our families. A shipping & handling charge of $40 will apply for each computer. Contact Jennifer to get on the list.

Please note: we don't have any computers available for the remainder of this school year, but if you want to get on the waitlist for 25/26, let us know!

History Plus is available at a great discount for WISDOM Families.  Please contact the office for more information.

IXL is personalized learning with a comprehensive curriculum for junior kindergarten to grade 12 in Math and English. Find out more at ca.ixl.com. WISDOM's discounted rate is $20 per license per year, renewing September 1. Purchase your license in the WISDOM web shop.

Learn basic coding concepts, explore infinite worlds and build everything from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Learn more at education.minecraft.net. WISDOM's discounted price is $10 per child per year, renewing September 1. Purchase your license in the WISDOM web shop.

Resources

Alberta Schools Athletic Association (ASAA) is the governing body that oversees amateur athletics in high schools for the province of Alberta. Through ASAA, WISDOM high school students may be eligible to join local high school sports teams or compete in track and field and wrestling, etc. Email Jennifer to find out more.

Facebook – WISDOM has a number of private Facebook groups for our families. (When you click join to any of these pages, please answer the verification questions.) Email terry@wisdomhomeschooling. com for more information.

• WISDOM Home Schooling - main group with the most members and discussion.
• WISDOM Home Schooling – High School & Beyond - Home schooling through high school support and inspiration
• WISDOM Support Group: Learning Challenges - A place to ask questions, find solutions, and to network with other parents of neuro-diverse learners.
• WISDOM Home Schooling Buy/Sell/Swap - This is a page where parents can sell, buy or swap new or used curriculum

LearnAlberta.ca is an Alberta Education resource which is available to WISDOM families. Various education and teaching resources are available on this website. Email the Office to get access.

Microsoft 365 (formerly called Microsoft Office) – Collaborate for free with online versions of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Save documents, spreadsheets, and presentations online. The WISDOM price? FREE. Email Jennifer to sign up.

Pen Pal Club – To join the Club, please have your child send a short letter of introduction (like those posted in the WISDOM Family Magazine) to the WISDOM Office, along with a note giving parental permission. Email Janice or mail WISDOM a letter. Once WISDOM has parental permission, your letter will be printed in the next WISDOM magazine. Any WISDOM student that wants to write your child will mail the initial letter to the WISDOM Office and the Office will mail the letter to your child. Once your child receives your letter, then the Pen Pal Exchange is complete and both students can mail letters back and forth as desired.

Prayer List – The WISDOM Office prays for its families every weekday around 3:00 pm. If you have a prayer request for your family or homeschool, please email Terry.

Scholastic Letters may be requested by parents who wish to buy directly from the Scholastic.com book flyers. Contact Terry for more info.

SOLARO is study help and exam prep for grades 3-12 for Alberta. It has all grades and all subjects. WISDOM students can have access to 10 subjects at a time. 

Click here for more information and to order.

Student & Parent / Teacher ID – WISDOM offers this resource for free to our families. There is a digital and paper version. Email Jennifer for more information.

SuccessMaker - for Grades K-8 reading and math. It does it all to make every student more successful. This is “true” adaptive learning for intervention, differentiation, and personalization. Every student interaction adjusts instruction in real time to real learning needs. SuccessMaker® delivers tutorials, practice, challenge, and remediation. WISDOM price: $75 per student. Order in our online shop.

Terry’s TLC Newsletter has a variety of links and monthly offers for WISDOM Families. It includes WISDOM Mail Exchange Updates, Current Draw information for WISDOM parents and students, the best educational links of the month and more. For more information, email Terry. 

WISDOM Game Day Events - WISDOM is pleased to offer a virtual opportunity for children, teens and parents to gather together online to play board- and card-games. As always, parents need to supervise their children when they are online. For more information, see the WISDOM Website under Events.

WISDOM Kindergarten Connections is a brand new short monthly email for any WISDOM parent who has a child in Preschool or Kindergarten. It will have easy learning tips, giveaways and contests, Busy Bag ideas, as well as links of encouragement, ideas and support. For more information, email Terry.

WISDOM’s eNewsletter goes out to WISDOM Families once a month or more with current information on events, deadlines or other offerings. Not sure you’re getting them? Check your Spam folder, first, and search your email for anything from office@wisdomhomeschooling.com or tobylauren@wisdomhomeschooling.com. If you are not receiving the emails, email the Office and ask to be added to the eNewsletter list.

WISDOM Events (workshops and gatherings) are an important part of the WISDOM experience for their families. You can register on the WISDOM website or email Marlane for more info.

WISDOM Mail Exchange Events. WISDOM is hosting numerous mail exchanges between WISDOM students and parents – most are for the cost of a postage stamp. Some of the exchanges have been Happy Mail Exchanges, Recipe Exchanges, a Bookmark Exchange, a Seed Packet exchange and more. It is a great way to make connections between students and families! Email Terry for more information.

Study Prep & Evaluation

Canadian Test of Basic Skills - Revised (CTBS-R) measures student achievement and growth in general subject areas for Grades 1 through 12. Results offer grade-level average, national percentile and stanine. WISDOM offers this resource for families for $10 fee. You may order it every year or as desired. Contact Peter for more information.

The Classic Learning Test (CLT) is a post-secondary entrance exam, created as an alternative to the SAT. In addition, there is a CLT 8 for students in grade 8 or 9, and the CLT 10 for students in grades 10 or 11. These tests focus on numeracy and literacy, and are a useful evaluation tool which can be conveniently accessed from home. The CLT is accepted as a high school completion exam for entrance to a number of universities and colleges, many of whom offer scholarships to these students. WISDOM families receive a discount on all CLTs. Find out more here and view test dates and register for CLT tests here.

ExamBank.com is a resource for Alberta students in all grades. It offers online study resources and practice exams related directly to the Alberta curriculum. Call or email the Office to receive a username and password.

The Key Study Guide (through Castlerock) is an Alberta curriculum-specific resource that helps students prepare for their school tests, final exams, and standardized assessments. THE KEY is comprised of three main components: Unit Review, Unit Test, and Exam Preparation. Each booklet for each subject is available through WISDOM for a discount of $25. Email Christian for more information.

QuestA+ is an online access point for provincial assessment. It has access to field tests, diploma exams, provincial achievement tests and other secure assessment. Any WISDOM parent can access it. 

SNAP Workbooks provide complete explanations of curriculum concepts. Examples are designed to take students from guided learning to independent practice. Parents can assign the even-numbered problems for each topic as additional homework as their answers and solutions are not included in the SNAP Workbook. WISDOM Parents can order each booklet for each subject for a discounted price of $25 each. Email Christian to order and for more information.

The F.O.R.M. Curriculum is a fitness curriculum for teaching students how to build a solid foundation in health.

Functional Fitness
Optimal Nourishment
Rest and Recovery
Multiplied Maintenance

Learn more here.

Are you aware of another resource that is missing from this list?
Please email Terry or give us a call.