Independent School in Rossland

I have been involved with a project here in Rossland where a group of us are trying to establish an independent High School in Rossland.  I thought this would be a great thing to blog about.

I have been involved in the Red Mountain Academy for 9 years as a Free-ski coach and as a Board member, I am currently the Chair of the Board.  As of 2013-14 school year the Rossland Secondary School has been closed to grade 10 to 12 students.  This basically means the end of the Red Mountain Academy Free-Ski program, not to mention the Alpine, Nordic and Snowboard programs.  So the Red Mountain Academy has partnered with Neighborhoods of Learning committee with a goal of continuing the offering of grade 8-12 education in Rossland.

The potential for this project is huge and I am excited to be part of it.  The new Red Mountain Academy School at this point can be anything, we have blank slate.  We have a certificate to run an Independent School and are also trying to partner with an existing Independent School.  Both options seem viable, and local interest is high. 

I will try to use this blog as a means of tracking our progress.  Stay tuned.