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École River
Heights School
1350 Grosvenor Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3M 0P2 (204) 488-7090 FAX 488-6421 To contact our principal
Susan Anderson for
questions regarding the school or the contents of this Website email Ms.
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STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK
This handbook provides important information about École River Heights School. Parents and guardians are invited to become familiar with the policies and procedures outlined in the handbook so that the school's goals and operations are clear to you and your children. Please feel free to contact any member of the École River Heights School staff member if you have any questions related to their area of responsibility. Students will benefit from numerous opportunities to examine and discuss these policies and procedures in detail in their homerooms, at assemblies, and with their parents/guardians. The information outlined is correct as of January 2004. Some minor changes and adjustments may occur during the 2004-2005 school year. Changes will be communicated to students by teachers and administration at school and to parents through the monthly newsletters, the school web page and the school electronic sign.
MIDDLE YEARSÉcole River Heights operates as a middle years school. Middle years programs are designed to bridge the gap between the sheltered adult led elementary school experience and the subject focused independence of senior high. These middle years programs meet the specific developmental needs of early adolescence. École River Heights School endeavours to meet the needs of the whole student; to address the academic, social, and emotional needs that are so vital at this stage of development. Goals are met by providing a wide range of activities and experiences for growth in a safe nurturing environment. A strong and varied academic program meets the needs of the diverse learning styles of our students. A full range of activities such as sports, music, drama and community service meets their physical, social and emotional needs and produces well rounded students. Through our middle years program, our school provides a positive school climate within which the needs of our students can best be met. The students at École River Heights School have the opportunity to grow and develop to their potential in a safe and comfortable learning environment. GRADE 7Welcome to the grade 7 program at École River Heights Middle Years School. The grade 7 program at École River Heights School is a safe and exciting learning environment for your son or daughter to begin his or her middle years education. The teachers are committed to providing for the academic, social, physical and emotional needs of their students in a caring and challenging environment. Homeroom classes are located together in one defined area of the school, making for a comfortable, community atmosphere. Increased time in each child's homeroom, through homeroom registration and multi-subject instruction, allows for quality interaction and rapport between teacher and students and classmates. The grade 7 team works hard to achieve a climate of respect; respect for learning and for others. Monthly grade 7 English team assemblies provide an opportunity for students to focus on respect through sharing interests, abilities, and accomplishments. At the monthly assembly students from each homeroom are recognized for their outstanding contributions in the areas of citizenship, achievement in academics and sports, and leadership. A favourite assembly is the Student Showcase which features student talent, hobbies, and accomplishments. Enrichment activities are an important focus of programming. Speakers and presenters, often parents of the students themselves, enrich classroom learning by providing first hand insights into a range of topics such as meteorology, chemistry, conservation, financial management, human rights, and disabilities. Students also have the opportunity to enrich their learning and experiences by attending a variety of community venues such as the Gas Station Theatre, the University of Manitoba science and agriculture labs, the Forks Tourism Manitoba display, the Museum of Man and Nature, the Centennial Library and Imax. Special needs of students are also met by teacher assistants, peer helper support, and diversification of learning materials and styles. We provide all our students with the opportunity to explore their interests and skills, and develop new ones; to gain new knowledge and deepen existing learning; to extend friendships; and to mature and grow as learners and as citizens of their community. We do all we can to make the learning experience an enjoyable and exciting one. GRADE 8The grade 8 year is one of maturation and transition towards high school. Students are given more responsibility within and outside of the school. The Practical Arts classes are held at Kelvin High School once per cycle for an afternoon. Grade eight students walk or take the bus independently and are responsible for arriving and behaving appropriately in the high school setting. Field trips within the city continue in grade 8 but out of town trips may also be planned such as skiing, camping and trips to other cities. The grade 8 class is encouraged to take leadership roles within the school on student council, teams and the physical education leadership team. Opportunities are also provided for leadership during assemblies, the science fair and closing exercises, as well as representing our school at Quantum and other events. VALUES OF ÉCOLE RIVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL
École River Heights School is committed to developing citizenship by providing students with a variety of community service projects. Examples of community service projects the students can take part in are: Winnipeg Harvest food drives, building a school playground for children in Vietnam, singing at a senior citizens’ housing complex, providing needy families with Christmas Cheer hampers, sponsoring a Foster Child, donations to the Children’s’ Hospital Research Foundation and raising funds for programs for less fortunate teens (Rossbrook House). WE BELIEVE: • that all persons shall be treated with dignity and respect. • that students should be provided with an environment in which they feel secure, confident and have a strong sense of belonging. • that students learn best in an environment that has high expectations, combined with caring and support. • teachers provide varied classroom instruction and assessment in order to support and celebrate students' personal achievements. • in assisting students to become responsible, productive members of the school and community • in the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool. • that staff, students parents and community at large accept collective responsibility and pride for the success of the school. • in a school community that respects diversity. • in curricular offerings which allow opportunity for success, which provide academic challenge, which prepare students for a variety of secondary choices. GENERAL EXPECTATIONSÉcole River Heights School provides a safe and orderly place where students can grow in knowledge, responsibility and self-discipline. Cooperation between students, teachers, parents and the community are necessary to achieve these expectations STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
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