School
Ontario Ministry of Education
Achieving Excellence: A Renewed Vision for Education in Ontario
Mission Statement: "Ontario is committed to the success and well-being of every student and child. Learners in the province’s education system will develop the knowledge, skills and characteristics that will lead them to become personally successful, economically productive and actively engaged citizens. Ontario will cultivate and continuously develop a high-quality teaching profession and strong leadership at all levels of the system. Our education system will be characterized by high expectations and success for all. It will be responsive, high quality, accessible and integrated from early learning and child care to adult education."
Mission Statement: "Ontario is committed to the success and well-being of every student and child. Learners in the province’s education system will develop the knowledge, skills and characteristics that will lead them to become personally successful, economically productive and actively engaged citizens. Ontario will cultivate and continuously develop a high-quality teaching profession and strong leadership at all levels of the system. Our education system will be characterized by high expectations and success for all. It will be responsive, high quality, accessible and integrated from early learning and child care to adult education."
District School Board of Niagara (DSBN)
DSBN
"At the DSBN, we value relationships, respect and responsibility. It is these core values that guide us as we work with our partners and develop innovative new programs and supports to meet the needs of today’s youth. The Board operates 88 elementary schools and 18 secondary schools in the 12 municipalities that make up the Niagara Region. We are proud to serve over 36,000 students from JK to Grade 12 each year. The DSBN is governed by a Board of 11 elected trustees."
2014/2015 Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement (BIPSA)
"This year’s document outlines our priorities for the 2014/15 school year. We will continue our focus on improvement in literacy and mathematics and have outlined the numerous strategies and supports available to teachers. We will maintain our commitment to providing equitable and inclusive schools and to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. We will continue to be leaders in providing cutting edge technology and learning opportunities to ensure that our students have access to the tools they require as 21st Century learners."
"At the DSBN, we value relationships, respect and responsibility. It is these core values that guide us as we work with our partners and develop innovative new programs and supports to meet the needs of today’s youth. The Board operates 88 elementary schools and 18 secondary schools in the 12 municipalities that make up the Niagara Region. We are proud to serve over 36,000 students from JK to Grade 12 each year. The DSBN is governed by a Board of 11 elected trustees."
2014/2015 Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement (BIPSA)
"This year’s document outlines our priorities for the 2014/15 school year. We will continue our focus on improvement in literacy and mathematics and have outlined the numerous strategies and supports available to teachers. We will maintain our commitment to providing equitable and inclusive schools and to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. We will continue to be leaders in providing cutting edge technology and learning opportunities to ensure that our students have access to the tools they require as 21st Century learners."
DSBN Trustee
School Board Trustee's Role
"School board trustees are the members of the district school board. They are locally-elected representatives of the public, and they are the community’s advocate for public education. They are required to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that assists the board in fulfilling its duties under the Education Act. A trustee’s role is to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being and to participate in making decisions that benefit the entire board district while representing the interests of his or her constituents. Trustees must also communicate the views and decisions of the board back to their constituents."
Grimsby/Town of Lincoln DSBN Trustee 2014-2018: Cheryl Keddy-Scott
"School board trustees are the members of the district school board. They are locally-elected representatives of the public, and they are the community’s advocate for public education. They are required to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that assists the board in fulfilling its duties under the Education Act. A trustee’s role is to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being and to participate in making decisions that benefit the entire board district while representing the interests of his or her constituents. Trustees must also communicate the views and decisions of the board back to their constituents."
Grimsby/Town of Lincoln DSBN Trustee 2014-2018: Cheryl Keddy-Scott
Central Public School
Central Public School
"Currently, Central School has a population of just under 600 students. There are 23 Grade 1-8 French Immersion classes in the school, as well as 2 classes of Early Learning."
"Currently, Central School has a population of just under 600 students. There are 23 Grade 1-8 French Immersion classes in the school, as well as 2 classes of Early Learning."
Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO)
2013–2014 Assessments
Reading, Writing and Mathematics for the primary division (Grades 1–3) and junior division (Grades 4–6):
"This report includes the 2014 results as well as results for previous years, so you can track progress over time. You’ll also find demographic and attitudinal information, which provides context for interpreting the achievement results."
Provincial Assessments 2014 Infographic
Six Questions to Ask
"When Looking at Your School's Results"
Reading, Writing and Mathematics for the primary division (Grades 1–3) and junior division (Grades 4–6):
"This report includes the 2014 results as well as results for previous years, so you can track progress over time. You’ll also find demographic and attitudinal information, which provides context for interpreting the achievement results."
Provincial Assessments 2014 Infographic
Six Questions to Ask
"When Looking at Your School's Results"