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The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 : Mathematics
1997, The Ontario Curriculum
Grades 1-8: Language 1997, The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8:
Science 1998, and The Ontario Kindergarten Curriculum
have been implemented in the school. These new documents give
a description of the knowledge and skills required for each
grade in the areas of Math, Language, and Science. The documents
outline the curriculum, expectations and achievement levels.
The
Arts, Grades 1-8
French
As a Second Language: Core French, Grades 4-8
Health
and Physical Education, Grades 1-8
The
Kindergarten Program
Language,
Grades 1-8
Mathematics,
Grades 1-8
Science
and Technology, Grades 1-8
Social
Studies, Grades 1-6; History and Geography, Grades 7-8
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Evaluation
The evaluation of students in all
grades is an ongoing process. Teachers gather data in a variety
of ways including: daily observations, student conferences,
project work, homework assignments, presentations, quizzes
and tests. The reporting format and reporting dates will be
announced at a future date in the school news letter. Meeting
with the teachers is encouraged and teachers want to communicate
with parents. This is not possible, however, during entry,
dismissal or class time. Please schedule an appointment.
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Ontario Student
Records
Each student who attends school in the
Province of Ontario has an established Ontario Student Record.
This is a continuing record, which is used for the improvement
of instruction for your child by school personnel. If at any
time you wish to review the contents of this record, please
contact the Principal and make an appointment to do so.
Ontario
Student Record (OSR) Guideline
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Special Education
Special Education programs and
services are provided to meet the needs of exceptional learners
with special needs in intellectual, behavioural, physical,
language and/or communication areas as determined be an Identification,
Placement Review Committee.
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Physical
Education
Proper gym clothing (running shoes, shorts
or track pants) is required for regularly scheduled Physical
Education classes.
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Homework Guidelines
Homework can be beneficial to children
in many ways. It can help to: develop a sense of responsibility,
teach organization, provide practice of skills taught in class,
complete work begun in class and provide a basic communication
link between home and school:
Types
of Homework:
- Completion of class assignments
- Project work
- Studying for tests and quizzes
- Review of daily lessons
- Independent reading
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Parent Involvement
Homework:
Parents can support their child with their homework by: checking
the Agenda Book, providing a suitable environment and setting
times conducive to homework completion, providing assistance
when necessary, monitoring completion, signing forms and tests
as required by the teacher.
In the Classroom:
Parents are encouraged to be a positive presence in St. John
School. Your voluntary involvement can help enhance your child's
educational experience in the classroom and on field trips.
Please consult with the teacher about volunteer opportunities
in your child's classroom and on excursions.
School-wide
Parents are encouraged to become involved in the Catholic
School Advisory Council and its activities. Donations of time,
services and materials are most welcome. Please become involved
in any capacity you can manage as it will make a huge difference
in your child's educational experience.
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Who's
Responsible for Your Child's Education?
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