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Johnny Bright School

Johnny Bright School. March 22, 2010 Second Information Evening Edmonton Rugby Club – 7:00 PM. Johnny Bright School. Building a Vision

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Johnny Bright School

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  1. Johnny Bright School March 22, 2010 Second Information Evening Edmonton Rugby Club – 7:00 PM

  2. Johnny Bright School Building a Vision …The idea of a learning organization where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire, where new and expansive patterns of thinking are nurtured, where collective aspiration is set free, and where people are continually learning how to learn together. Senge

  3. Introductions - • Scott Millar • Principal • Trustees, Executive Team, Planning – we are a team • Technology – TIPS Team – the tools of the 21st Century • Partners and Parents -

  4. Display in the main hall; main gym;office entry; 2nd floor gathering area

  5. Library; Science ClassroomMain switching room

  6. ** Updates …** Technology – a tool for learning** Parents … Goals for this evening: Information sharing (clarifying program plans) What to expect as the excitement grows …a plan of involvement … Communications … A parent steering /action plan A student advisory team

  7. Updates on the Program Plan and Operational Issues Registration Programs Offered Transportation – traffic concerns Action Plans

  8. Registration • Projections • K – 9 - Between 2 and 4 classes at each grade • Many questions – responsive decisions • Kindergarten AM and PM • Considering needs - Random Selection as needed • Pre-Enrolment Passports and the importance of April 30th • Second Language – • French as a second Language beginning in Grade 4

  9. Updates on the Program Plan and Operational Issues Registration ☻ Programs Offered Welcoming, exciting, challenging Foundations – Literacy, choices - Technology – as a tool Transportation – traffic concerns Action Plans

  10. Programming OfferedPillars of JB: Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Citizenship • A Living Community … • Programming for all students • FOUNDATIONS – • Literacy skills – the traditions of the 3Rs working with the 21st Century skills learners need for success in our world – bringing the “Old and New” together • Active Learning across the enduring, essential curriculum – core and complementary working together – Project Approaches across the grades

  11. Critical Questions of LearningThe Actions of JB Collaborative Teams • What is it we expect them to learn? • Essential, enduring Learning Outcomes • How will we know when they have learned it? • Common Assessment • How will we respond when they don’t learn? • Systemic Intervention • How will we respond when they already know it? • Differentiation – critical thinking skills – at promise Focus on Learning, Collaboration, Results

  12. Classrooms that: • Are inspiring, caring, respectful and empowering for all students • Focus on essential learnings • Focus on experiential, collaborative, and relevant learning • Are technologically well equipped and it is integrated with instruction • Personalized and based on relationships • Literacy focused

  13. Learning Programs That: • Maintain high standards and enable students to develop intellectual and life skills through critical thinking and applied learning • Address the special needs of diverse learners and their families • Link with the outside world – partners, mentoring, tutoring, service learning • Are interdisciplinary, project based – provide seamless learning across grades and subjects • Are inviting, foster mutual respect and cooperation, where learning and extra-curricular opportunities are accessible to all students • Recognize and value diversity and communicate effectively • Are delivered by skilled, caring, enthusiastic and respectful professionals • Provide the required support for all to succeed!

  14. Learners that: • Hold high expectations for themselves and others • Make connections to the environment beyond the classroom • Are respectful, self-directed, enthusiastic, positive, and responsible • Collaborate and cooperate with each other

  15. A Complementary Program Plan:Grades 7, 8, 9 (6s too potentially ) • All students will take French as a Second Language and have two additional “option” blocks • Grade 7 – • a CTS Foundations Program in Design Technologies – Foods, Construction/Fabrication, Communications & Media (Robotics, Computer Studies) • a “trimester rotation” – exposure and experiences • Fine Arts – select one of Art, Drama, Music

  16. A Complementary Program Plan: • Grades 8 and 9 • French as a Second Language continues • 2 additional Option selections – Chosen from: • CTS Foundations – Design Technologies – • Foods, Construction/Fabrication, Media & Communications (Computer Studies) • Fine Arts – Art, Drama, Music • Environmental Outdoor Education • Learn to Lead • Athletic Pursuits

  17. Determining a Program that meets Student Needs and Interests … Complementary Interests: Hope to use their own devices

  18. Technology – a tool for learning ** an integral part of programming ** Across all grades and subjects ** Plans ** Opportunities

  19. Technology – a tool for learning • a tool of learning in the 21st Century • Supporting inquiry, problem solving, critical thinking, projects and active learning, collaboration • Infrastructure investment • SMART boards, wireless, netbooks/notebooks (learning safe and productive Internet skills)

  20. Opportunities- technology as a learning tool • Integrated in Learning Opportunities • mobility and wireless • Opening Up to Wireless with Mobile labs • Integrated with curriculum and programs • My.epsb.ca (student portal) • Student owned devises • Acceptable use – the social contract

  21. Updates on the Program Plan and Operational Issues Registration ☻ Programs Offered ☻ Welcoming, exciting, challenging Foundations – Literacy, choices Transportation – traffic concerns Action Plans

  22. Transportation and Traffic Concerns • Bussing to and from school – 2.4 km • Drop off Zone • Cross walk needs • Supports needed • Adult / Driver roles • Processes SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY

  23. Parent Roles ** School Council ** Volunteer Program and Opportunities ** Lunch Program

  24. School Council • An Advisory Opportunity • Advocacy Actions and Community Oriented • Other Parent Partner Initiatives

  25. Volunteer Program and Opportunities • In and Out of School – activities and contributions • Partnerships • Building Community • The before and afterschool Child care concern

  26. Lunch Program • Meeting a need • Commitments • Safety Nutrition • Activities and involvement • Interests, clubs, teams, extensions to learning

  27. Communications New Website launch coming soon Survey for Option Selection Confirmation of JR H Registration

  28. Actions-Networking Initiatives - Steering Committees: Parents , Students, Community outreach - Staffing – ongoing - Spring Possibilities - Junior High Registration and Option Selection THANK YOU

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