June Final Assessments & Evaluations Info and Schedule

Posted April 23, 2024

FOR A COMPREHENSIVE, DETAILED OVERVIEW OF OUR FINAL ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK HERE!

During the pandemic, great strides were made to adapt assessment and evaluation practices to meet student needs. The return to a 70/30 split is an opportunity to take stock of what we have learned and refine these practices in service of fair and reliable evaluation of student learning aligned with Growing Success.  With regard to the 30% final evaluation, teachers have the flexibility to provide a variety of methods for students to demonstrate their growth, and confirm their learning.  

The 30% final evaluation component should include product and non-product demonstrations of learning, such as conferences, exit interviews, performances, portfolios, demonstrations, projects and exams.  Exams should be used selectively, in combination with other methods of assessment, and in consideration of the demonstrations of learning that have already taken place throughout the semester. It is important to note that when working with the end in mind, teachers have flexibility in what evidence they will use to determine a final grade.

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Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, May 8

Posted April 29, 2024

The last blended learning day for the 2023-2024 school year is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th.  See info below:

Important reminders:

  • During the morning, secondary teachers will engage in Professional Development to support the capacity of teachers to be responsive to student learning needs.
  • Students will have remote asynchronous learning in the morning and short remote synchronous virtual meets for each class in the afternoon. The school schedule for these days is outlined below.
  • Blended Learning Days are instructional days. Students will learn asynchronously and synchronously and attendance will be taken by the teacher for each class. Teachers will take attendance once for the day based on student engagement at any point in the day.
  • A supervised study space will be available in the morning for students who chose an in person environment at school.
  • In the morning, students will participate in asynchronous learning by logging into their class VLE (Virtual Learning Environment = Brightspace or Google Classroom), and complete the work provided by their teachers for all their courses and in the afternoon they will be provided a synchronous session for each course to support the work that was assigned in the morning.
  • ACE students will attend school with regular programming and following regular attendance procedures, optional OT coverage for ACE teachers will be considered at each site.
  • Transportation will run at regular times.

8:20-10:55am – REMOTE/ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

  • Students are to log-in to their virtual classroom and complete the work provided by their teachers for all of their courses.
  • Plan to spend approximately 35 minutes on each course.

10:55-11:55 –  LUNCH

Learning in the afternoon is REMOTE and SYNCHRONOUS. Students will be expected to be available to meet with their teacher and classes as directed by their teachers.

  • 11:55-12:30 – PERIOD A
  • 12:35-1:10 – PERIOD B
  • 1:15-1:50 – PERIOD C
  • 1:55 – 2:30 – PERIOD D

 

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WRDSB flags at half-mast for National Day of Mourning

Posted April 26, 2024

April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. We remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or have suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. Flags at all Ontario government buildings, including Waterloo Region District School Board schools and worksites, will be […]

Explore Your Future: Career Speaker Series

Posted April 26, 2024

The Business and Education Partnership (BEP) of Waterloo Region invites Grades 7 to 12 students and their families to participate in the Explore Your Future speaker series. These free, in-person events give students a chance to learn about potential career options and help plan their future career pathways. Registration for these events is required. Explore […]

EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE EVENT – May 15th, Kitchener Auditorium

Posted April 25, 2024

Explore Your Future helps caregivers, students and educators better understand opportunities for work and learning here in Waterloo Region. Over 40+ exhibitors will showcase careers and answer your questions, including:

  • Local employers in sectors like construction, advanced manufacturing, health care, technology, business, arts, and more
  • Community agencies with resources on how to get experience through employment, volunteering or starting a business
  • Experts in Experiential Learning and Career/Life Planning from the Waterloo Region and Waterloo Catholic school boards

To register for this great FREE career exploration event, CLICK HERE!

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May Lunch and Learn Sessions for Families and Caregivers

Posted April 24, 2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to support WRDSB families and caregivers, our psychology staff are offering a number of Lunch and Learn sessions. These webinars, scheduled over the lunch hour on Wednesdays, aim to equip families and caregivers with useful tips and information to assist them in supporting their children.  Lunch and Learn Sessions […]

Director chanicka Joins SpeakUp! International Inc. as a Podcast Guest

Posted April 23, 2024

Director jeewan chanicka was recently featured as a special guest on the SpeakUP! International Inc. podcast. jeewan chanicka’s Blueprint for Inclusive Academic Excellence and Community Empowerment In the podcast, Director chanicka shares his insights about: Complexities of promoting culturally responsive leadership Moving beyond resiliency to creating conditions for students to thrive Importance of prioritizing marginalized […]

CLASS OF 2024 – COMMENCEMENT REMINDER

Posted April 23, 2024

LHSS potential grads – if you are planning to attend our Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony on June 25th, you are reminded that you must pay your commencement fee/gown order by April 30th!  Make sure to check your school email for important SchoolDay announcements and links to the commencement form!

Families and friends wishing to attend the ceremony – tickets are available for purchase through the Centre in the Square website/online box office.  Tickets are also available in person at the Centre box office.  We anticipate this event could be a sell-out, so you are recommended to purchase tickets ASAP!

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