How long has Foothills Academy been in existence?
Foothills Academy was founded in 1979 after two years of intensive research and consultation with various stakeholders and professional organizations. • Why is Foothills Academy a private institution rather than a public one? Foothills Academy is a private institution so that it can remain independent of governments and school boards. Staff at Foothills Academy are strong advocates for children and families affected by Learning Disabilities and are not seen as partisan in their advocacy work. We accept students from many school jurisdictions and thus, do not wish to be associated with only one. • Is Foothills Academy a business or a charity? Foothills Academy is a fully registered non-profit charitable society. It is funded through governments, school boards, private sector industry, tuition fees and charitable donations. • Is Foothills Academy a fully accredited school in Alberta? Yes. Foothills Academy is a government designated special needs facility. All teachers are fully accredit
