Curriculum

Starting September 2023, we are introducing a new curriculum in the following areas:

• Science: Kindergarten to Grade 3
• French Immersion Language Arts and Literature: Kindergarten to Grade 3
• English Language Arts: Grades 4 to 6
• Mathematics: Grades 4 to 6

Transition Period

During the transition, the new curriculum will be applied only to the subjects and grades currently undergoing implementation. Subjects and grades not in the implementation phase will continue with the existing curriculum.

Future Curriculum Updates

In the 2025-2026 school year, we will expand the new curriculum to include:

• Science: Grades 4 to 6
• French Immersion Language Arts and Literature: Grades 4 to 6

• PowerSchool Live Grade Book: Parents can access PowerSchool at any time to view their child’s academic progress.
• Annual Report Cards: Formal reports of student achievement are issued as PDF report cards at the end of each school year in June.

This scale is used to communicate achievement in the following subject areas: 

• Citizenship and Identity
• Early Literacy
• Personal and Social Responsibility
• Environmental and Community Awareness
• Creative Expression
• Early Numeracy
• Physical Skills and Well-Being

 

Academic Achievement Scale

Student level of achievement and understanding with reference to the learner outcomes:

4	Consistently demonstrates the skill.
3	Skill is emerging. Child requires minimal support.
2	Skill is emerging with direct support.
1	Skill requires further development.
N/A	Not assessed at this time.

Academic Achievement Scale

The Academic Achievement Scale is used to communicate achievement in the following subject areas: 

• English Language Arts
• Science
• Mathematics
• Social Studies

Student level of achievement and understanding with reference to the learner outcomes: 

5	Student demonstrates an excellent performance and understanding on the learner outcomes by extending their learning and applying his/her knowledge.
4	Student demonstrates a consistent performance and a proficient understanding of the learner outcomes.
3	Student demonstrates an acceptable performance and a basic understanding of the learner outcomes.
2	Student demonstrates a developing understanding of the learner outcomes.
1	Student is experiencing difficulty meeting the learner outcomes.
IPP	Student is on an Individual Program Plan.

 

Non-Core Achievement Scale

The Non-Core Achievement Scale is used to communicate achievement in the following subject areas: 

• Art
• French
• Music
• Physical Education
• Character Education
• Health
• Religion

Student level of achievement and understanding with reference to the learner outcomes: 

E	Excellent performance and understanding.
A	Acceptable performance and understanding.
N	Needs to improve performance and understanding.

 

Growth as a Learner Achievement Scale

The Growth as a Learner Achievement Scale is used to communicate achievement for the following outcomes: 

• Accepts responsibility for own behaviour
• Completes required assignments
• Demonstrates respect to self, others and property
• Listens Attentively 
• Strives to improve his/her work
• Uses the class time effectively
• Demonstrates problem solving in different situations
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Exercises self control
• Follows directions
• Readily engages in discussion and activities 

C	Consistently
U	Usually
S	Sometimes
N	Needs improvement

Academic Achievement Scale

The Academic Achievement Scale is used to communicate achievement in the following subject areas:

• English Language Arts
• Science
• Physical Education
• Mathematics
• Social Studies

Student level of achievement and understanding with reference to the learner outcomes:

90-100%	Excellent and Insightful
80-90%	Excellent
70-80%	Proficient
60-70%	Competent
50-60%	Basic
Below 50%	Limited
IPP	Student is on an Individual Program Plan.

 

Non-Core Achievement Scale

The Non-Core Achievement Scale is used to communicate achievement in the following subject areas:

• Health
• Option Courses

E	Excellent performance and understanding.
A	Acceptable performance and understanding.
N	Needs to improve performance and understanding.

 

Work Ethic Grade Scale

The Work Ethic Grade Scale is used to communicate achievement around the student's responsibility and independence.

E	Excellent - The student demonstrates excellent responsibility and independence by turning in all assignments and takes initiative for his/her learning.
C	Competent - The student demonstrates satisfactory responsibility and independence by turning in most assignments and is usually ready to work and learn.
N	Needs Improvement - The student has assignments missing or is frequently not ready to work and learn.

 

Academic Achievement Scale

The Academic Achievement Scale is used to communicate achievement in all subject areas. 

Student level of achievement and understanding with reference to the learner outcomes: 

90-100%	Excellent and Insightful
80-90%	Excellent
70-80%	Proficient
60-70%	Competent
50-60%	Basic
Below 50%	Limited
IPP	Student is on an Individual Program Plan

 

Work Ethic Grade Scale

The Work Ethic Grade Scale is used to communicate achievement around the student's responsibility and independence.

E	Excellent - The student demonstrates excellent responsibility and independence by turning in all assignments and takes initiative for his/her learning.
C	Competent - The student demonstrates satisfactory responsibility and independence by turning in most assignments and is usually ready to work and learn.
N	Needs Improvement - The student has assignments missing or is frequently not ready to work and learn.