Parent/Community Information
Safe Schools
The staff at the St. James-Assiniboia School Division are dedicated to making our schools a safe place for students. The Safe School information sheet illustrates some of the challenges faced by students today and present some of the techniques we are employing to help students feel safe in our schools and in the community.
Report Cards
Report cards are issued three times a year- November, March and June. The format of the Kindergarten to Grade 5 report card is based on the concept of the Employability Skills Profile from The Conference Board of Canada which focuses on Academic Skills, Teamwork Skills and Personal Management Skills. In order to avoid fragmentation in the elementary reporting system and to link the Early Years with the Grades 4 & 5, the formats of both reports are relatively the same. On the report card, the essential skills from the curriculum are defined. Rubrics are included which help to describe the achievement and performance levels. A report card is a snapshot in time which also needs to be supported by Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences. These conferences are scheduled during the November and March reporting periods. This is a critical part
of the partnership between home and school and an integral part of your child's learning. Every child is encouraged to attend the conference with their parents, however the format of the conference may differ. Work samples and/or portfolios are also shared at this time. However, parents are reminded and encouraged to contact your child's teacher at any time during the school year if any questions or concerns develop.
Divisional Exams
Divisional Exams are written in various core subjects in June of each year in Grades 3 to Grade 5. The purpose of these tests is to provide feedback on student performance and program development.
Standardized Tests
Standardized tests such as the Test of Cognitive Skills are completed annually by Grade 3 students. These tests have been normalized on large samples of students across Canada. Their results provide staff with useful information which help to diagnose each child's academic ability within the peer group.
Vision and Hearing Screening Tests
Vision and hearing screening tests are carried out in Kindergarten and in the Early Years. Parents are also encouraged to have vision checked every second year by an optometrist.
Individualized Testing
Individualized testing that is required for meeting specific student needs is conducted by specialized school staff or the School Division's Educational Support Services.
Be Web Aware
What is Be Web Aware?
Be Web Aware is a national, bilingual public education program on Internet safety. The objective of everyone involved in this project is to ensure young Canadians benefit from the Internet, while being safe and responsible in their online activities.
The goal of the Be Web Aware initiative is two-fold:
1. Raise awareness amongst parents that there are safety issues when their children go online and that they need to get involved.
2. Provide practical information and tools that will equip parents to effectively manage Internet use in the home and to teach their kids to be Web savvy.
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