Foothills Digital School (FDS) offers full-time educational online learning for students in grades 1-12. Skilled and caring staff facilitate this innovative, high-quality learning learning experience.  Learners meet the outcomes as outlined in The Alberta Programs of Study.  We became an official school called Hub@Home during the 2021-2022 school year.  The school name is now Foothills Digital School, to better reflect our mission to provide access to equitable, optimum and flexible learning experiences for students in Alberta. 

Foothills Digital School learning is designed to provide greater flexibility in when and where students can access their learning.  Our school is available to all families with an Alberta address, returning grade 12's who are upgrading and adult learners. Our demographic also consists of high school students with Foothills School Division taking one course.

We are primarily an online learning school located in Okotoks Alberta.  Staff attend in person,  providing a climate of collaboration and community building as well as the sharing of high quality resources.  Community and relationships are an integral part of Foothills Digital School.  As such, families can access their teachers and the principal directly through email, chat, virtually or in person.  Further to this, some in-person activities are available for those able to attend.  These are being further developed based on needs of the school. 

Our learning for grades 1-9 is taught virtually, with the students attending lessons for 1-3 hours daily. Some families worked more independently upon consultation with the principal and teaching staff. Students from grade 1-12 work more independently and pacing is based on the needs of the student.  Learning occurs through Moodle, an online platform.  Students communicate teachers and the principal directly through email, chat, virtually or in person.  

Our school continues to evolve based on data and feedback from our stakeholders. We are excited about our 2022-2023 school year and our continued growth as a non-traditional school that meets the needs of a variety of learners in today’s society.