A.        Enhancing Learning

Ÿ   Provide a relevant and flexible curriculum which challenges students to develop critical and creative thinking skills in all curriculum areas.

Ÿ   Ensure that learning experiences are accessible to students with a range of intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs, and enhance the sense of belonging in the school milieu for the students.

Ÿ   Support and encourage teaching and learning strategies designed to enhance active life-long learning for students and staff by encouraging professional growth opportunities for staff.

Ÿ   Support authentic assessment and evaluation practices.

Ÿ   Support pride of achievement by displaying student work.

Ÿ   Work with parents to promote intellectual growth of students.

Ÿ   Provide the organizational structure (timetable) to support the curriculum programs that are offered.

Ÿ   Ensure that students are provided with appropriate courses and career planning in preparation for post-secondary programs.

B.         Tolerance and Respect

Ÿ   Promote a sense of social responsibility and ownership, tolerance and respect for others and understanding and acceptance of cultural and ability diversity for all members of our school community.

Ÿ   Promote respect for self (student and staff wellness).

Ÿ   Focus on teachers as positive role models and promote mutual respect and growth.

Ÿ   Provide opportunities for student participation in as many activities as possible.

Ÿ   Work with parents to promote the behavioural growth of students.

Ÿ   Foster the development of skills among staff and students to deal with conflict and stress.

Ÿ   Promote respect for the place of learning by keeping a clean, well-maintained building.

C.        Links with the Community

Ÿ   Develop effective communication with parents and the community.

Ÿ   Create links with the real world and foster a sense of curiosity.

Ÿ   Use the commercial, industrial, natural and human resources of the community.