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Elementary Update for Families – November 4, 2021

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Elementary Update for Families – November 4, 2021

Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Conferences for Elementary Students

Elementary Progress Report Cards are used to inform parents and families of the progress students are making toward the achievement of curriculum expectations for each subject. Progress Reports focus on what students have learned and describe their significant strengths while identifying next steps for improvement.

Students from grades 1 to 8 will not receive a letter-graded progress report. Progress will be indicated by these comments:

  • Progressing With Difficulty
  • Progressing Well
  • Progressing Very Well
  • NA (used for students who have not received instruction in particular area)

Kindergarten students will receive a  report called the Communication of Learning that will describe students’ progress.

Families of in-person learners will receive paper copies of their child/ren’s Progress Reports from schools. Families of students in Remote Learning will receive their Progress Reports via Digital Document Delivery.

Both reports will reflect the learning that has occurred in a modified learning environment as required by public health guidelines.

Progress Reports will be shared with all families on Friday, November 19.

Parents and caregivers who wish to discuss their child/ren’s progress should contact their child’s educator. Please note that there is no scheduled P.A. day for parent-teacher conferences this term.

 

Getting Ready for High School – Virtual Information Session 

HWDSB invites Grade 7 and 8 students and their families to attend a board presentation about Secondary School at the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.

Getting Ready for High School
When: November 16, 2021, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Join via MS Teams at https://hwdsb.info/HSinfonight

This event will provide students with the information they need as they transition from elementary to secondary school. Students and their families will learn more about what to expect in Grade 9, including timelines, processes and more. Participants will be able to ask questions at the end of the session.

School specific information sessions will take place in January 2022. 

 

French Immersion Virtual Information Session

French Immersion is a proven way to acquire excellent French language skills. The HWDSB program is an option for students beginning Grade 1 in the 2022-23 school year.

Families of Senior Kindergarten students interested in applying for French Immersion are invited to join a virtual information session on MS Teams.

French Immersion Virtual Information Session
When: Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: Join via MS Teams at https://hwdsb.info/FI-infonight

For those who are unable to attend the virtual session, a copy of the presentation will be made on the French Immersion site at www.hwdsb.on.ca/fi. For more information, visit the French Immersion site or talk to your school principal.

 

Math De-Streaming Virtual Information Night

De-streaming is an approach to learning that intends to “better support students in having every opportunity to pursue the pathway of their choice after their K-12 education” (Ontario Ministry of Education).

What is De-Streaming?
When: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Join via MS Teams at https://hwdsb.info/de-streaming

This session will explain what de-streaming is, detail what’s new and what has changed in the current curriculum, show how a de-streamed math course provides entry points for all students, and explore how teaching and learning is approached in a de-streamed classroom so that all students reach their full potential.

A recording will be provided for those who cannot attend the session.

Additional Links and Resources

Updated on Friday, November 12, 2021.
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