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position, Mr. McGuigan was Head of Rosseau Lake College.The Principal of Junior School is Duncan Hossack, M.A.(Hons.), P.B.C.E. and theMiddle School Principal in Richard Ball, B.A.(Hons.), Cert.Ed.In 1998/99, there were 70 on faculty--22 in Junior School, and 48 in Middle and SeniorSchool. All are qualified in the subjects they teach.The School recruits teachers who are caring, secure and respectful human beings; suchteachers demonstrate a real concern for the emotional, social and physical development of eachindividual. In addition, its seeks teachers with strong academic backgrounds, who, whileconcerned with student growth in specific subject areas, are equally concerned with the ways inwhich students learn and develop.At SJR, teachers are able to work with one another across subject boundaries on aninformal, cooperative basis and are interested in their own intellectual and professional growth;School is strongly committed to an extensive programme of professional growth opportunitiesfor all staff. In addition, SJR values academic freedom and entrusts teachers with theresponsibility for curriculum development within established guidelines. It encourages individualapproaches to teaching and promotes innovation in the classroom. It also expects teachers to befullycommitted to the extracurricular life of the School and to use their personal contact with studentsto stimulate learning in the classroom. The result is an empathetic and respectful relationshipbetween staff and students.Student Body and Student DressIn 1998/99, St. John's-Ravenscourt enrolled 705 students in Grades 1-12, including 506 day boys,142 day girls, 35 male boarders and 22 female boarders.Students in Grades 1-12 wear uniforms all year. From October to May students wear atraditional school uniform. During fall and spring and the student wear a more casual summeruniform..Academic Calendar and ProgrammeThe school year which is non-semestered extends from September to June with breaks atChristmas and in the Spring when the residences are closed.Middle SchoolDuring the school week, residents in Middle School typically observe the following schedule:7:30 a.m. Wake up, wash, brush teeth, and dress in school uniform7:45 a.m. Breakfast8:30 a.m. Dorm Inspection8:50 a.m. Classes begin3:45 p.m. Normal school day ends4
3:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Free time and extra-curricular activities5:30 p.m. Supper6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. First study (homework)7:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Break7:30 p.m.- 8:15 p.m. Second study (homework)8:15 p.m. Leisure time9:30 p.m. Milk and sandwiches10:00 p.m. Brush teeth and get ready for bed10:15 p.m. Lights out (or quiet reading by permission)In Grades 7 and 8, the curriculum includes: English, Mathematics, Science, SocialStudies, French, Physical Education, Computer Studies, and Creative Arts (a broad programmethat includes Band, Visual Arts, Drama, Debating, and Health and Social Issues)All subjects are compulsory in both years.The Middle School curriculum is built around a traditionally strong and challengingacademic core. This core curriculum is comprised of English, Mathematics, Science, SocialStudies and French. The students meet in heterogeneous groups for each of these core areasubjects. The traditional emphasis is broadened in and out of the classroom to encompass avariety of learning styles and approaches. Group work and discovery, excursions and field trips,and also guest speakers, are features of a number of the courses. Through discussion and inquirystudents are led from concrete to abstract thinking.The second curriculum component is the exploratory programme. In Grades 7 and 8 thiscomponent includes Visual Arts, Band, Computer Education, Drama, Debating, and Health &Social Issues. Each of these is provided in a required cycle over the two years of Middle Schooland leads to an optional exploratory in grades 9 and 10.Physical Education is a separate programme that requires special facilities. It is providedin coeducational classes comprised of a full grade level and again the exploratory nature of theprogramme prevails. Students are introduced to a wide range of experiences and challenges witha view to their finding their own preferences and exploiting their own particular talents.An important element of Middle School life is the need to develop social awareness andskills. To accomplish this, students are assigned to a homeroom advisor who acts as a mentorand guide through these important years. In addition students participate in a guidanceprogramme. Group guidance classes are provided through the regular Health and Social Issuesprogramme. Students can seek individual guidance from the Guidance Counsellor on aconsultative basis.Parent teacher interviews are conducted in the Fall term and again in February.Senior SchoolThe daily schedule throughout the week for Senior School boarders is similar to that in MiddleSchool. It includes scheduled periods for supervised study, as well as supervised routines such asmaking beds, tidying dorms, and waiting on tables. Study is an individual responsibility in Grade12.5
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