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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: 75 408 6 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 8 Programs Offered French Immersion Grades 5 to 9 Traditional Learning Centre Grades 5 to 9 9 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 10 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 11 Traditional Learning Centre Information Subjects Math, Science, Social Studies, P.E. English Language Arts, French as Second Language, Character Education, Music (Band), Complementary 12 Traditional Learning Centre Information Additional information Accelerated academic program Direct instruction Students dress in uniform 13 Middle School Transition Physical, Social/Emotional Changes in Your Child 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” . 15 Notable Differences Bigger facility More movement Varying breaks More teachers Longer classes 16 Academic Expectations Language Studies Physical Education Increase in workload Fine Arts and Music Career and Technology 17 New items Bussed students Different reporting periods Parent-Teacher Interviews Gym strip Dress policy Cafeteria services Increased opportunities for extra-curricular activities 18 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! 19 Transportation Transportation & Eligibility Walk Zone Bus Eligible Immersion and TLC Congregated Stops Lunch Room Fees 21 Transportation & Eligibility Continuing Immersion Sam Livingston - Grade 4 Sundance - Grade 6 (S.E) TLC Le Roi Daniels - Grade 4 22 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 N any order A PARKING LOT DRIVEWAY FAIRVIEW JR HIGH DRIVEWAY B 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 Q any order Play Area X-WALK W 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 25 Transfer- In Process Fr. Immersion Continuing - grade 5 or 6 from Sundance Late immersion Non CBE student 26 Self - Guided Tours Familiarize yourself with the variety and scope of course and program offerings. 28