Johnny Bright School
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Johnny Bright School
March 22, 2010
Second Information Evening
Edmonton Rugby Club – 7:00 PM
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
Introductions -
Scott MillarPrincipal
Trustees, Executive Team, Planning – we are a team
Technology – TIPS Team – the tools of the 21st Century
Partners and Parents -
Display in the main hall; main gym;office entry; 2nd floor gathering area
Library; Science ClassroomMain switching room
** Updates …** Technology – a tool for learning** Parents …
Goals for this evening:1. Information sharing (clarifying program plans)2. What to expect as the excitement grows …a plan of involvement …3. Communications …4. A parent steering /action plan5. A student advisory team
Updates on the Program Plan and Operational IssuesRegistrationPrograms OfferedTransportation – traffic concernsAction Plans
Registration
Projections K – 9K – 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 Pre-Enrolment Passports and the importance of April 30thimportance of April 30th
Second Language – French as a second Language beginning in Grade 4
Updates on the Program Plan and Operational IssuesRegistration ☻Programs Offered
Welcoming, exciting, challengingFoundations – Literacy, choices
- Technology – as a toolTransportation – traffic concernsAction Plans
Programming OfferedPillars of JB: Excellence in Academics, Pillars of JB: Excellence in Academics,
Athletics, CitizenshipAthletics, 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
Critical Questions of LearningThe Actions of JB Collaborative Teams
1. What is it we expect them to learn?– Essential, enduring Learning Outcomes
2. How will we know when they have learned it?– Common Assessment
3. How will we respond when they don’t learn?– Systemic Intervention
4. How will we respond when they already know it? Differentiation – critical thinking skills – at promise
Focus on Learning, Collaboration, ResultsFocus on Learning, Collaboration, Results
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 relationshipsrelationships Literacy focusedLiteracy focused
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!
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
A Complementary Program Plan:Grades 7, 8, 9Grades 7, 8, 9 (6s too (6s too
potentially )potentially ) All students will take French as a SecondFrench 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
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
Determining a Program that meets Student Needs and Interests …
Hope to use their own devices
Complementary Interests:
Technology – a tool for learning
** an integral part of programming** Across all grades and subjects** Plans** Opportunities
Technology – a tool for learning
a tool of learning in the 21st CenturySupporting inquiry, problem solving, critical
thinking, projects and active learning, collaboration
Infrastructure investmentSMART boards, wireless, netbooks/notebooks
(learning safe and productive Internet skills)
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
Updates on the Program Plan and Operational IssuesRegistration ☻Programs Offered ☻
Welcoming, exciting, challengingFoundations – Literacy, choices
Transportation – traffic concernsAction Plans
Transportation and Traffic Concerns Bussing to and from school – 2.4 km Drop off Zone Cross walk needs Supports needed
Adult / Driver rolesProcesses
SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETYSAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY
Parent Roles
** School Council** Volunteer Program and Opportunities** Lunch Program
School Council
An Advisory Opportunity Advocacy Actions and Community
Oriented Other Parent Partner Initiatives
Volunteer Program and Opportunities In and Out of School – activities and
contributions Partnerships
Building CommunityThe before and afterschool Child care
concern
Lunch Program
Meeting a need Commitments
Safety Nutrition
Activities and involvement Interests, clubs, teams, extensions to learning
Communications
New Website launch coming soon
Survey for Option Selection
Confirmation of JR H Registration
Actions-Networking Initiatives
- Steering Committees:Parents , Students, Community outreach
- Staffing – ongoing- Spring Possibilities- Junior High Registration and Option Selection
THANK YOU