Grades Taught
9-12
Introduction
Palliser Beyond Borders (PBB) was established in January of 2014 by the Palliser Regional School Division Board of Trustees and approved by Alberta Education one month later. The original intent of PBB was to provide Palliser high school students the opportunity to enroll in online courses by working with their high school principals and registering through their schools. Over the life of the school, PBB has evolved to provide access to courses for non-primary high school students across Alberta. In September of 2021, the grade levels that PBB offered for enrollment was increased to span grades 1 through 12.
For the 2024-2025 school year, PBB will meet the needs of students as a:
- stand-alone virtual school, acting as the primary school for students in grades 9 thru 12,
- partner school for high school students within the Palliser School Division,
- partner school for high school students in communities across Alberta,
- virtual school for mature (graduated and adult) students,
- summer school provider,
- home education school.
Instruction at PBB has been offered in stand-alone online courses using learning management systems (LMS) and through live instruction using video conferencing software. With a focus on student-teacher relationships, PBB does not provide access to print based distance learning materials.
Mission
PBB's Mission is to:
- Build strong relationships with students by providing guidance and flexible learning pathways to success in an increasingly digital world.
- Maintain an accessible and inclusive digital learning environment.
- Support all home based learning environments.
- Cultivate student independence and the development of executive functioning skills.
- Foster a learning community for students that encourages academic excellence.
- Foster a professional community for staff that encourages professional excellence.
Vision
Palliser Beyond Borders endeavors to build strong relationships with students by providing guidance and flexible learning pathways to success in an increasingly digital world.