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Fairview School
“Soar with Eagles”
Information Night
Purpose
Introductions
Demographics
Programs
Transitions
Transportation
Transfers
Self-guided tours
Transition
Process
• Provide information
• Provide methods for
continued
communication
• Familiarize parent
and student with
Fairview School
Staff
Demographic
Information
School Information
Population
760 students
5: 173
TLC
6: 162
352
7: 175
8: 175
Fr. Imm.
9: 75
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Program
information
Fairview First
All students are first a
student of Fairview
School
 Communication is a
shared responsibility
 Respect for all
members of the
community
 Central Purpose is
Learning
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Programs Offered
French Immersion
 Grades 5 to 9
Traditional Learning Centre
 Grades 5 to 9
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Program Information
Core Courses
Math, Science, Social Studies,
Language Arts, Physical
Education
Complementary
Art, Computer Literacy, Drama,
Foods, Industrial Arts, Multimedia, Music (Band & Choral),
Outdoor Ed. Sewing
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French Immersion Information
Subjects
Taught in French :
Math, Science, Social Studies,
French Language Arts,
Taught in English:
English Language Arts,
Complimentary* PE*
* Grade 5 & 6 receive French instruction in
Drama, Art and PE
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Traditional Learning Centre Information
Subjects
Math, Science, Social Studies, P.E.
English Language Arts, French as
Second Language, Character
Education, Music (Band),
Complementary
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Traditional Learning Centre Information
Additional information
Accelerated academic program
Direct instruction
Students dress in uniform
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Middle School
Transition
Physical, Social/Emotional Changes in
Your Child
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Physical awkwardness caused by growth
Self esteem, self confidence
Sensitivity to appearance
Heightened sense of self awareness
Sense of belonging
No longer “the oldest and biggest”…now the “youngest
and the smallest”
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Notable Differences
Bigger
facility
More
movement
Varying
breaks
More
teachers
Longer
classes
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Academic Expectations
Language
Studies
Physical
Education
Increase
in
workload
Fine Arts
and Music
Career and
Technology
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New items
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Bussed students
Different reporting periods
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Gym strip
Dress policy
Cafeteria services
Increased opportunities for extra-curricular activities
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Supporting Your Child
 Regular time and place for homework
 Encourage them to assume more responsibility for
assigned work and due dates (D2L, Home Logic)
 Let them have independence…
 Listen
 Communicate regularly…Engage your child!
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Transportation
Transportation & Eligibility
Walk Zone
Bus Eligible
Immersion and TLC
Congregated Stops
Lunch Room Fees
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Transportation & Eligibility
Continuing Immersion
 Sam Livingston - Grade 4
 Sundance - Grade 6 (S.E)
TLC
 Le Roi Daniels - Grade 4
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BUS PARKING – FAIRVIEW/LE ROI DANIELS
(2011-2012)
X-WALK
any order
C D E FG H
any order
any order
IJ K
L M
FYFFE ROAD
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any order
A
PARKING
LOT
DRIVEWAY
FAIRVIEW
JR HIGH
DRIVEWAY
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LE ROI
DANIELS
any order
O
P
Parking Lot
X-WALK
R
Walkway
Fyffe Road
S
Community
Centre
T
U
V
FREDSON DRIVE
FULHAM ST
FAIRMOUNT DRIVE
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any order
Play Area
X-WALK
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NO EXIT TO HERITAGE DRIVE
Transfers to
Fairview
Transfer- In Process
TLC
(new applicants)
 CBE
• Current teacher
recommendation
• Designate school
signature
 Non-CBE
 Feb, 28th deadline
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Transfer- In Process
Fr. Immersion
 Continuing - grade 5 or 6 from
Sundance
 Late immersion
 Non CBE student
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Self - Guided Tours
Familiarize yourself with
the variety and scope of
course and program
offerings.
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