Elk Island Catholic School Parents

EICS recognizes that parents are a child's first and most important teachers. At EICS, therefore, parents play an integral role in their child's education - both at home and at school. We welcome and encourage parent participation in all areas of their child's education.

What's New for EICS Parents

See what your child is expected to learn in each grade:
Catholic Curriculum Handbook for Parents
Curriculum Summaries
Curriculum Express

Guide to Education 
The 2010-11 Guide to Education was revised to reflect new amendments to Section 11.1 of the Alberta Human Rights Act. 

Tips for Parents
Tips for Parents is provided by Alberta Education. Its topics include: Preparing for School - Things to Consider Before the First Day of School - Going to a New School -  Homework -  Reading with Your Child - Safe Internet Use - Avoiding Conflict - Helping Your Child Prepare for High School - Helping Your Child Plan for the Future.

Back to School - a busy and eventful year
Alberta Education's Back to School Information Kit 

Get Involved in Your Child's School

The Catholic Schools' Parent Communication Committee
Catholic Schools' Parent Communication Committee (CSPCC) is a forum which provides an opportunity for parents to learn about Division activities through the Superintendent's Report and the Trustee Report. Its primary purpose is to facilitate sharing of information between School Councils, Division Administration and the School Board, in order to be united in our vision for our children and their education.

Guidelines for the CSPCC Committee:

• enhance communication between Parents, the School Board and School Administrators;
• channel information to parents through School Councils about the operation of our District School System;
• provide an opportunity for our School Councils to communicate with the Board;
• develop a safe place for partners to openly communicate concerns, aspirations and ideas for our children's education; and
• provide opportunities for networking between schools in our district.

School Council Representatives on CSPCC
School Councils and/or School Administration are requested to appoint one or two parents to represent their school at the CSPCC meetings. The representatives are responsible to communicate information from their School Council at the CSPCC meetings and in turn share information from that meeting with their School Council.

Contact Information:  
Please contact the Catholic Education Centre at 780-467-8896 or by email at eics@eics.ab.ca