Catholic Cogito Academy: Striving for Excellence, Focused on Academics
Exciting News for 2025/26!
The Cogito program at Catholic Cogito Academy is now welcoming Kindergarten to Grade 3 students for the upcoming school year.
The Cogito program is designed for families who value a structured, disciplined approach to education. Through traditional teaching methods, repetition, and teacher-directed learning, we deliver the Alberta Education curriculum with a focus on building strong academic foundations and fostering a love for learning.
Ready to Join Us? Registration is now open! Visit our registration page to learn more and secure your child’s place in this exceptional program.
Discover the difference of learning with purpose at Catholic Cogito Academy!
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What are the goals and benefits of Cogito?
Goals • Develop academic skills to achieve excellent results • Demonstrate diligence and self-discipline
Benefits • Emphasis on reading and writing skills • Emphasis on math and critical-thinking skills • Improved work ethic, study habits and organizational skills • Preparation for a wide range of future academic, professional and skilled employment opportunities
Can you explain the program delivery?
• Teacher-led, whole group instruction that focuses on students learning and progressing through the curriculum together • Structured classroom environment • Regular homework • Recitation, memorization and practice exercises to improve learning • Early reading instruction in phonics--understanding letters, sounds and syllables • Second language instruction introduced in Grade 1 • Additional opportunities to study core subjects in-depth • Uniforms or a dress code requirement • A high level of parental support and commitment
The Kindergarten program will include half-day instruction.
What are the fees for Cogito?
There are no additional program fees for Cogito. The program does have some student attire requirements, which are at the expense of the family.
Who is this program for?
Cogito programming is designed for students willing to work to achieve high academic excellence in an environment that emphasizes structure and order. This program appeals to dedicated students who learn well through rote delivery of course material and value consistency. Students experience direct instruction and participate in daily homework.
There is an emphasis on memorization and automaticity of skills as a precursor to mastery and application. There is no academic entrance requirement for this program, and all families who feel this is a good fit for their child(ren) are welcome to register; however, there is an expectation that parents/legal guardians meet with the school administration before being accepted into the program.
This is not a program designed for gifted students.
