Cogito

Cogito is a knowledge-based program with clearly defined standards of achievement and measurable learning objectives. Cogito is dedicated to helping average students maximize their academic potential. Cogito (ko-gi-to) is Latin for I reason. The program provides a Classic Liberal Arts Education and is designed for the student who is willing to work to achieve a high level of academic excellence in a knowledge-based program, and in a teacher-directed atmosphere of structured and sequenced learning. Critical thinking is stressed. Students work in an environment that promotes self-discipline.

The unique program characteristics include:

• Enriched core curriculum
• Sequenced knowledge content, with emphasis on mastery learning
• Focus on attention and increased concentration
• Early literacy developed through explicit phonics instruction
• Explicit spelling and grammar instruction
• Strong mental and written math skill development that emphasizes computational and problem solving skills
• Teachers oriented to a classical approach
• Direct, whole group instruction
• Strong work-ethic expected
• Regular homework required
• Committed parental support

Please visit the Edmonton Public Schools Cogito Alternative Program web site for helpful program information.

Foundational Principles for the Cogito Program