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For safety reasons, parents who pick up their children at the bus stop must inform the bus attendant for busses that their child will not be riding that day. LUNCHROOM Our lunchroom is CBE operated with all supervisors employed by the Board under the supervision of the principal. The lunchroom is open to all students who have registered and paid the lunchroom fee. Service is provided for full-time and drop-in students. Tax receipts are issued in January and June for full-time registrants only. All lunchroom students are required to remain on school grounds during the lunch hour. Noon supervision fees are payable to the Calgary Board of Education. They can be paid on-line at http://cbe.ab.ca/parents/fees.asp with several options available to you. A registration form is required by the school. It is available in the fall information package provided to parents. Please return the completed forms indicating your method of payment to school as soon as possible. PROGRAMS OFFERED FRENCH IMMERSION A French Immersion program is offered to students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 for the communities of Shawnessy, Millrise, Shawnee Slopes, Somerset, Bridlewood, Evergreen and Silverado. The program is expanding to grade 6 in 2013-14. F.S.L. (French as a Second Language) At Janet Johnstone, French as a Second Language is taught to students in Grade 4 in the English program as part of the Program of Studies. ♪ MUSIC PROGRAM ♫ Music is an integral part of Janet Johnstone’s students’ weekly program. Having a music specialist provides program continuity. Children are given opportunities to learn through many approaches, but particular emphasis is given to the Orff- Schulwerk method which allows students to become independent musicians as they move through the grades. The music room is well equipped with many instruments making it possible for children to be active players/performers in music activities. PHYSICAL EDUCATION We have daily physical education. Our school uses the SPARK Program to provide a quality physical education program utilizing a spacious gymnasium, adventure playground, well-equipped compound and well maintained playing fields. Students from grades 1-6 are scheduled for a daily 1/2 hour class. LEARNING COMMONS Our school library, now called the Learning Commons, fosters lifelong learning and is an integral part of our education program. Children are encouraged to browse and select materials at their level, care for them properly, and return or renew them on time. We do not charge for overdue materials. However, students are held accountable for lost or damaged books. Students may choose from a wide variety of learning resources for assignments and for personal interest which are available in both French and English and include: reference, fiction and non-fiction print materials, audiovisual materials, magazines, on-line databases, internet resources, and various educational software. Our library assistant manages these resources as well as provides assistance to students and teachers in accessing and choosing reading and learning materials. As well as providing borrowing privileges and teaching library orientation and location skills, the library assistant supports all other curriculum programs in research, planning and implementation. We also have a small parent reference library. 4
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) employs the use of a web-based program called WebCat for searching the CBE library catalogue. WebCat allows students and staff online access to our school library and the entire CBE library from home or at school on any computer with Internet capability. Checking the WebCat from home under the “My Stuff” tab allows students to view a list of materials they have scanned out from our school library and their due dates. Dedicated volunteers and student library helpers keep our library a dynamic and organized learning area. Come and enjoy our Learning Commons and its abundant resources! TECHNOLOGY What is the role of Technology in the School? 1. Janet Johnstone has a Web Awareness Plan which requires teachers to actively supervise students when they are on-line as well as defines expectations and responsibilities of students. CBE teachers receive regular web awareness training. 2. Within the framework of the Information and Communication Technologies Program of Study, students of all age levels are taught to be aware of moral and ethical issues around internet use. 3. CBE’s Acceptable Use of Internet Policy AR1062 states that CBE uses filtering technology to block access to inappropriate websites. However, filtering software does not replace an adult as the supervisor of internet use. How can parents keep children safe online? 1. Supervise! Supervise! Supervise! - children under 12 should not be surfing the internet alone. - keep internet-connected computers out of children’s rooms and in a highly visible area. - use “History” to check websites your children have visited. 2. Learn about the online environments your children are using. - ask your children to teach you everything they know (and they know a lot!). 3. Create guidelines your children can follow. - family contract - the following website is a good example: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/ch ildren/famwebrules.mspx Protecting Children On-line Resources (last checked June, 2013) http://www.mediasmarts.ca http://www.bewebaware.ca http://www.cybertip.ca/en/cybertip/ http://www.getwebwise.ca/index.cfm http://www.badguypatrol.ca SCHOOL EXPECTATION POLICY FOR STUDENTS The purpose of our expectation policy is to develop a common understanding among school staff, parents and students. The intent of any action taken is to help students learn from their mistakes. An atmosphere of cooperation, collaboration and understanding between all parties is the most productive way of making this learning effective. A consistent approach to behaviour by school staff, students, and parents has resulted in students knowing, and following, expectations at Janet Johnstone School. EVERYONE DOES THEIR PART The teacher establishes clear expectations, models appropriate behavior and attitudes, reinforces correct behavior, and is alert to the student who needs assistance. The student is aware, understands and follows expectations to help maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment. Students model appropriate behavior for others in the school. The parent supports, cooperates, provides input and models behavior and attitudes conducive to their child’s learning. SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS/RULES treat others with kindness and respect keep hands, feet and objects to yourself use courteous language walk in the halls 5
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