欢迎就读爱城公立教育局下属学校 (英文资料)

victorw

欢迎就读爱城公立教育局下属学校 (英文资料)

At Edmonton Public Schools, we believe that every young person is capable of succeeding in school, and we’re focused on achieving superb results from all students. Our staff works collaboratively with parents and partners to provide students with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence they need to be successful in school and in life. We also recognize that our students are individuals, with unique needs and interests. To be successful, they need to find their own educational paths. They need opportunities to discover their own potential and to explore what interests them the most.
! w: Q) |8 k  j3 Q/ N
  q: N9 |/ D+ f! MThat’s why we offer 30 different alternative programs, many in multiple sites. Whether you are interested in Canadian studies, languages, science and technology, programming with a Christian perspective, sports or fine arts, we can help you find the perfect fit.
, S/ }3 W; X, d. r: M- o" ]' v0 U
2 [* p+ l' |8 V; X4 T[ Last edited by victorw on 2005-2-24 at 06:22 PM ]

victorw

Edmonton Public Schools is the second largest school district in Alberta with over 80,000 students enrolled in 203 schools. In addition, Edmonton Public Schools offers lifelong learning opportunities to approximately 40,000 students annually through Metro Continuing Education. At Edmonton Public Schools, we understand the essential role schools play in the lives of children and youth. We believe that all students should have every opportunity to succeed. We also recognize that the world continues to change and that the role of education in equipping students with the high-level skills they need in communication, problem-solving and critical thinking is essential now than ever before. Our staff is dedicated to improving student achievement. We encourage our students to set goals for themselves, and we provide them with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to achieve these goals.
3 V/ e# C( y2 R9 F' g
District Priorities

In our continuing commitment to excellence in public education, our Board of Trustees has adopted the following priorities for 2005–2008:
• to improve achievement of all students in core subjects with an emphasis on literacy
and numeracy
• to ensure high-quality teaching and learning
$ [. Q2 F0 z, ?• to achieve high standards of citizenship, conduct, safety and well-being of students and staff
: m# n/ N4 T$ M8 c8 Q
Open Boundaries

Open boundaries support one of our core philosophies—that parents should choose where they send their child for his or her education. Students residing within the district will be accommodated at their designated neighbourhood school, but they can also choose to attend any other in the district provided that:
• the school provides programming to suit the needs of the child
0 X2 m5 ]# V+ [. ~8 t" d8 w1 V• the school has adequate space

: R8 ?" Q- W# t; b; M3 {Alternative Programs

At Edmonton Public Schools we know that each student is unique in his or her learning, and we work to adapt our programs to the needs of individual students. That means giving parents and students a choice of the many schools and programs we have to offer.
For this reason we have developed 30 alternative programs, including Aboriginal studies, language programs, sports programs, science and academic programs, Christian-based programs, fine and performing arts programs, Canadian studies, instructional approaches and online learning. Of our 203 schools, more than 80 have one or more of these program specialties. For further information on alternative programs, contact your school or Curriculum and Programs at 429-8580.

Site-based Decision Making
/ f! }0 c5 R  X: g4 b* c
At Edmonton Public Schools, we understand that the decisions that impact schools are best made at the classroom level. For this reason, we have practised site-based decision-making since 1979. That means staffing and the proportion of money to be spent on items like supplies, textbooks and the acquisition of technology are examples of matters that are decided at the school level. We encourage the involvement of parents and community members in the budgeting process both at the district and neighbourhood levels.

) W+ ?- P) @8 j; o7 u$ aTransportation
) |2 @) y0 h8 Z2 _6 @
Edmonton Transit is our first choice for transporting students. Students can buy transit passes at a reduced rate at the school they are attending. Schedule information is available on their website at www.takeETS.com, or by calling 496-1611. Yellow bus service is available to students attending their designated school but living a considerable distance away, and to students recommended by the principal to attend a special education program at a school other than their designated school.  Yellow bus service may be available for those elementary students registered in alternative programs. For further information, contact your school or Student Transportation at 429-8585.

victorw

Focus on achievement

Achievement results show the district is making gains towards superb results.
Edmonton Public Schools is committed to achieving superb results from all students by improving our student achievement results and high school completion rates. We believe all students will leave Grade 3 knowing how to read; that all students will complete and pass their Grade 10 courses; and that all students will complete high school.
4 y1 Z' T: X* x. P6 z' O4 A
Achievement results for the 2003–2004 school year show the district is making gains towards these goals.
' U" B- P! f, Z8 n. g6 z% r6 b
“From kindergarten to Grade 12, in schools across the district, we are making gains in our achievement results,” Superintendent Angus McBeath announced at the district’s annual achievement results news conference earlier this year.
; b. S1 `1 Z3 Y* y/ I
On the Provincial Achievement Tests, more of our students achieved the acceptable standard in 2004 than in 2003. Over the past five years, we have been making steady increases in the percentage of our students achieving the acceptable standard and the standard of excellence. In addition, for nearly all subjects, a greater percentage of district students met the acceptable standard and the standard of excellence than was true for the province in 2004.

* ^' P% ]  D9 ?“This is a remarkable achievement by our staff and students in a challenging year,” said McBeath. “We expected our results to go up because we’d asked our teachers and principals to make an extra effort, and they did.”
: }" |' G! n& Q8 C# I
- |5 n5 U8 x0 R7 x  F0 @On the Grade 12 diploma exams, for nearly all subjects, more of our students achieved the standard of excellence than was true for the province in 2004. For every diploma exam course for which comparisons are possible, the district has moved closer to the provincial results for the acceptable standards over the past year. And for five of the eight diploma exam courses for which comparisons are possible, the district has moved even further ahead of the province in terms of the percentage of students achieving the standard of excellence.
& V6 Z1 D# ?8 ]2 L. ?- i
“We are building a foundation of knowledge and skills in the early grades so that our students can be successful in higher grades,” said McBeath.

+ r: n! W) S7 S4 S" U: u6 K( e2 IThe district also made gains in the area of high school course completion. Last year, more of our high school students successfully completed their courses. High school course completion is an important indicator of success, according to Anne Mulgrew, supervisor of Student Assessment. “We believe the more successful students are at completing their courses, the better their chances at staying in school and completing high school,” says Mulgrew.
9 |! {3 @0 y, I( d+ T/ ?
  i0 L! J4 A/ L, pImproving the high school completion rate remains one of the district’s highest priorities. The district is committed to helping all students complete high school so that they can make a smooth transition to post-secondary education and the world of work.
( Y0 h! R. l  H
, ]" L+ [) y! J  Z& ?. U( }3 c  lOver the past four years, the district has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students who are completing high school, from 63 per cent to 69 per cent, with a slight dip this past year to 68 per cent. The district has set a target of 75 per cent high school completion for the 2004–05 school year.
! O* s6 L! B" [! U% {5 Z5 G) L, e# J
“If we’re going to close the gap on our high school completion rate, we have to get deeper into the work we are doing in the classroom, to ensure each student is reading and writing at grade level,” said McBeath.

Last year, the district undertook some rigorous intervention strategies aimed at boosting the reading and writing level of at-risk students.

The district identified as many as 2,400students who were reading below grade level. Of the 1925 students the district was able to track, 57 per cent grew by two grade levels in one year.
( _, `( i6 d( n' r! o6 o) H* G
- X" H. q! n/ e( h; ?“This represents remarkable work by teachers and principals,” says McBeath.
McBeath is optimistic about the impact the new government funding to reduce class size will have on the district’s efforts to improve student achievement this year.
+ `; ]( R4 d! B+ y1 t6 d: o; j+ W
“Our commitment to achieve superb results from all students, work more closely together to address individual student needs and provide ongoing training to staff is having a positive impact on student achievement,” says McBeath. “We intend to work even harder this year to ensure every single student succeeds.”

victorw

How to Register

7 q# j- S- B6 H0 v. {The best way to register your child in any of our schools is to go to the school of your choice with your child. This will give both you and your child an opportunity to see the school, learn about programs and meet some of the staff.
: ?% f7 G; u7 F% y. w& w* F7 F
* S/ n, o, y: G8 lChildren who will be four years of age on or before March 1 may register for kindergarten in the fall.  Your child must be at least four years six months old as of September 1. The minimum age for Grade 1 is five years, six months.  Your child’s fifth birthday must be on or before March 1 of the year the child begins Grade 1.
: N* H! I3 p& X4 g% M
When You Register, You Must:
- e  f0 K2 f* V1 u. U- i; m" j: E( ^• bring your child’s birth certificate or acceptable proof of age;
• bring your child’s up-to-date immunization record;
• fill out the district’s registration form (student_registration.pdf); available on our website at www.epsb.ca, under “Schools”
then “How to Register.”

Our goal is to meet the educational needs of every student in our
district. With the variety of programming choices, students have a wide range of educational possibilities available to them.  Choices include: neighbourhood schools, schools with alternative programs, schools with special education programs and schools with languages other than English.

victorw

Kindergarten and Preschool Information

The First Day of School
5 J2 p1 ~& p0 w: i% V9 R0 B# n2 u) IThe first day of school is an exciting experience for children, parents and teachers. As parents, you want your child’s first day to be successful. At school, we look forward to working with you as “partners” in your child’s education.  Success at school begins at home. You are the first and most important teacher your child will ever have. As a parent, you can help stimulate your child’s enthusiasm for learning.

Building a Partnership
' U0 ?+ f, u& s• Teachers welcome parents and children to visit the
classroom in advance.
4 o+ c8 v  X, ?; K* U5 H! z% L• The school will help you learn about the school playground
6 i( K# o0 s$ g" w2 y8 F6 Gand recess routines.
• The school encourages you and your child to practise the
best route to the school or bus stop.
) i0 T6 M* L9 b' V  A
6 w, c4 J; Q% a8 T7 W! X: }4 b+ tIt is helpful for you to know about your child’s school.
For example, become familiar with:
• the names of teachers who will be working with your child
& c$ Y) `0 A4 ?& W5 C" _• the school procedures regarding care of outer clothing, field trips, fees and supplies
) P* ^: A6 [, w! S7 T9 S8 I' E• the school calendar— identifies holidays and special events
• the school timetable — starting and dismissal times
) z) N; u3 S5 O6 p2 ]9 ]+ V: _• the school’s emergency procedures
# `) w& o  k  w) N: xFind out how you can become involved in your child’s education. Join the advisory or parent group, become a classroom volunteer or a school council partner... be a part of it!
3 P) O- X; q# u" i3 V
Your Child’s Safety is Important to Us

Schools monitor attendance. They want to ensure your child arrives at school safely. In order to assist the school in this monitoring, we appreciate your assistance.
% {: Q0 K; h$ Y; ], j( r
  U$ w% a) ?; n7 n, c" Q• Notify the school if your child will be absent or late.
• Be sure the school has an updated emergency number in the event that your child is injured or becomes ill at school.
• Schools plan programs to teach about safety and depend on your help.
( Z7 x+ Q" }# e; c• Children learn about safety as they watch others. A parent will
be the most important person to model safe behaviour as
& W! S0 |$ K9 L) j" @+ n7 m+ C" ayou walk and drive together.
• As you walk your child to school, talk about crossing the street and being visible to drivers.
0 W% w: _* P1 h. _" [9 e• Bicycles used by young children on busy streets can be hazardous. Please supervise your child’s riding and help your child develop skills in safe areas.
• Talk with your child about how school safety patrols can help and where Block Parent homes are located in your neighbourhood.
9 `0 u/ Z! G4 G% b$ Y7 @% E! y
0 i( U$ r6 P1 M: M4 \# ~, E6 aHealthy Connections

Edmonton Public Schools works with many service providers to deliver health services and programs to schools.  
Capital Health’s Community Health Services provides information and assistance to families and schools on health-related issues for students.  For health advice and information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call Capital Health Link at 408-LINK (5465).  For health information online, visit www.capitalhealth.ca.  

Immunization
$ g0 M/ [/ s3 ~+ Q0 r
' _/ \* A/ H$ J* y( lImmunization protects children from vaccine-preventable diseases. These diseases spread more easily when children are together in a group. It is important to have your child’s preschool immunization before your child starts kindergarten. Children get the best protection when immunizations are given on time. Immunization records are available at your nearest public health centre. Please contact them in advance to arrange for pick up of records.

victorw

Language Programming
) K, @8 R1 z. ?) L2 R! I3 V+ x/ v
1 x5 \+ w/ L: K6 K( i7 k( Q9 F9 UResearch has shown that children who study a second language
- Q/ ~; g: I4 ido better in school. For many parents, making the choice to enrol their children in a second langauage program is also about preparing them to be good global citizens, gaining a broader perspective on
the world.

: Z5 C. e; \' P4 d; h$ S1 b& H& dTo provide parents with these options for their children, Edmonton Public Schools offers French Immersion programs, along with seven bilingual language programs in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), German, Hebrew, Spanish and Ukrainian and 10 second language course offerings. In today’s global society, the barriers of space are disappearing. Learning a second language is another way that children can be introduced to another country’s culture, and according to parents enrolling children in a bilingual or immersion program, it just makes good sense. Learning another language also gives students an advantage in both academic and career success.  
% N/ H4 Z: C7 f4 I" X) b
The Ukrainian International Bilingual  Program is one of the oldest language programs offered by Edmonton Public Schools. It originated as a heritage language program to preserve and extend a culture that was important in the development of the province, but the focus has changed to more of an international perspective.
3 ~, C; h: G, x8 x$ E4 y
“We look at what we can do with another language in the world and how we can connect with other Ukrainian speakers,” says Rod Kostek, principal of Holyrood School, one of four schools in the district where Ukrainian is offered. “Students in the program meet or exceed achievement expectations and have an increased capacity to appreciate and understand other cultures and ways of life.”
  E$ c- E. [5 b! Q0 ]% F  s+ v" \
The positive impact of language education has been well documented. Students learning a second language show gains in both verbal and nonverbal intelligence, improvements in divergent thinking, and enhancement of memory and listening skills. Their achievement results on standardized tests in core subject areas improve, as do their skills in their first language. This supports research that shows learning a second language creates superior English skills, a fact supported by 25 years of district results. Students also exhibit an enhanced ability to learn more languages.
An opportunity to study Spanish was extended to elementary students in 2001 when Escuela Mill Creek became the first International Spanish Academy in Edmonton, one of only two in Canada. Students in the program take language arts, math, art, physical education and health in Spanish. This program will grow until it encompasses kindergarten to Grade 12, allowing the students to obtain educational credentials from both Alberta and Spain.  “The language combined with the culture has enriched this school and made it a more vibrant place,” says Mike Beaudoin, principal. “It’s brought new staff, a host of new families interested in their children’s education
, }& X( G* P: ?' Nand Spanish cultural events that have energized the whole school.”
Beaudoin notes that about half the students at the school study Spanish. Of these, only half come from a Hispanic background. “Learning Spanish provides access to the language and traditions of at least 20 different countries around the world,” he adds.
' _9 o& G8 x" v# ?' z: C; g" h/ k
Offering American Sign Language (ASL) as a second language in high schools is making the world a far more deaf-friendly and accessible place for the significant number of people who find it both necessary and preferable to communicate in ASL.  Moreover, several career opportunities exist for those students who are fluent in ASL. Students at Queen Elizabeth School are very enthusiastic about learning ASL.  “Many got involved because of their future career aspirations, and others felt compelled to learn ASL to increase their ability to communicate with the deaf community,” says Kirk Ferguson, ASL teacher at Queen Elizabeth School.  
! ~2 N" }* p' a( w: r$ ]
Learning any second language opens a world of opportunities. Students in language programs can also participate in exchanges with students in other countries. They have an increased ability to enjoy travel or the arts.
Grade 8 students studying German at Allendale School can build their German language skills through an opportunity to participate in an exchange trip to Germany. High school students are in a position to write the Sprachdiplom, which is recognized in Germany and allows students to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities there.
' @4 x- V2 c! U/ Z; z
% F6 q7 l! f  s( N9 I“German is one of the world languages,” says Brigitte Werner, a member of the International Languages consulting team. “Students who know German have a greater appreciation for music and philosophy and expanded career and travel options.”

The district has expanded their second language offering to include Punjabi as of this year. The course is offered at Meyokumin School at kindergarten and Grade 1, with a planned expansion to Grade 3 for this fall.

There is evidence that having a second language contributes significantly to economic and career potential as employers look for people who can live and work in other countries or communicate with an increasingly diverse customer or client base. Students trained in a second language exhibit greater cross-cultural skills and awareness. They adapt to varying cultural contexts and exhibit greater cultural sensitivity.

The growing awareness among parents and students of the value of second language learning is evident in the 36 per cent increase in French Immersion Kindergarten enrolment since 2002.

+ Y& f# _# x6 q  ^3 k2 kFor all the reasons mentioned above, language learning gets top marks among parents of Edmonton Public Schools’ students.  Parental involvement and support of language programming is an important reason for their success.

: {" T0 B% R8 rBecause of the recognition of the importance of second languages, Alberta Education will require all students registering in Grade 4 to begin six years of second language study in September 2006. Edmonton Public Schools is well placed to accommodate this initiative.

victorw

Chinese (Mandarin)
0 x1 S- o6 u1 h. [' X' ~7 D! `Caernarvon (K-6)
; |( \; Y$ @- a% ]. A% MDovercourt (K-6)
3 L: i7 J! k' g' r' ^7 p/ ^Kildare (K-6)
  o6 I4 x3 n( V6 ULondonderry (7-9)
( n1 c3 q  T' tM.E. LaZerte (10-12)
- N0 i3 B2 L; sMcNally (10-12)
Meadowlark (K-6)
2 S3 E/ U6 i" N4 \& r  B( r8 EMeyonohk (K-6)
Ottewell (7-9)
Parkview (7-9)
" w3 L/ J0 {$ x! xRosslyn (7-9)
Ross Sheppard (10-12)

victorw

Second Language Courses
  A4 k/ g: @' P( M* g+ A' i( N$ x
( _4 a6 U% S/ Q% B1 u% L9 bIn addition to immersion and bilingual language programs, Edmonton Public Schools also offers a variety of second language courses. These courses are taught as subjects within a regular program and are designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge and skills in the language, but who want to develop a foundation for fluency.

Second language courses include:
& _: Y3 n( {- D" C7 i* ~4 W, ZAmerican Sign Language
Arabic
Cree
% b: ?5 X/ J2 }7 h3 ?+ VChinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Hebrew
& S3 A: z/ `" a; S+ [+ a* rJapanese
Latin
Punjabi*
Spanish
9 R1 f* I) q0 ~0 p% Q% ~Ukrainian