2018-2019 Update – Quick links to resources

The Ministry of Education recently released resources for the 2018-2019 School Year in two important areas – Health and Physical Education and Mathematics.

This update provides parents/guardians with quick links to facilitate access to information.

As always, we encourage parents/guardians who have questions about the curriculum to talk to their child’s classroom teacher.

Open communication between the school and the home is the most effective way to support student success and well-being.

Health and Physical Education

The Health and Physical Education curriculum that was last taught in 2014 – The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1–8: Health and Physical Education, Interim Edition, 2010 – will be taught in all schools in Ontario, including Rainbow Schools.

The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1–8: Health and Physical Education, Interim Edition, 2010 can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.rainbowschools.ca/programs/elementary-education/ontario-curriculum-elementary/

This curriculum will be in effect until the Ministry of Education releases a new document.

There are no changes to the curriculum for Grades 9 to 12. Secondary schools will continue to teach the Health and Physical Education curriculum that was issued in 2015.

The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9-12: Health and Physical Education, 2015 (revised) can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.rainbowschools.ca/programs/secondary-education/ontario-curriculum-secondary/

Mathematics

The Ministry of Education has released A Parent’s Guide to the Fundamentals of Math – Grades 1 to 8 along with a teacher’s guide to support ongoing efforts in building student knowledge and skills in mathematics.

Making sure that students have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of math is one of the best ways to prepare them for success, now and in the future. What students learn today will help best position them to solve everyday problems and to increase their employability in tomorrow’s economy.

To access the guide, click here:
https://www.rainbowschools.ca/parents/resources-for-parents/math-fundamentals/

The Rainbow District School Board Parent Involvement Committee has also produced a series of math tip sheets for helping your child at home.

To access the tip sheets, click here:
https://www.rainbowschools.ca/parents/resources-for-parents/math-at-home/

The math guide and tip sheets are among the many resources for parents available on the Rainbow District School Board’s website.

Click on the section for parents:
https://www.rainbowschools.ca/parents/

Learning and Working Environment

Rainbow District School Board continues to build safe, accepting, inclusive and respectful learning and working environments.

Policy No. GOV – 11 on Equity and Inclusive Education reflects the values of Rainbow District School Board that all persons are entitled to learn and work in environments that promote human rights and equity of opportunity, free from discrimination and harassment.

This policy affirms the Board’s responsibility to provide a protected learning and working environment that is supportive, nurturing, welcoming, respectful and inclusive for everyone taking part in Rainbow District School Board activities.

To access the policy, click here:
https://www.rainbowschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/GOV-11-Equity-and-Inclusive-Education.pdf

Policy No. GOV – 12 on Safe Schools supports a safe, inclusive, and accepting learning and working environment in which every student can reach his or her full potential.

This policy affirms Rainbow District School Board’s commitment to a whole-school approach that supports all students in developing healthy relationships, making good choices, continuing their learning, and achieving success.

To access the policy, click here:
https://www.rainbowschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/GOV-12-Learning-and-Working-Environment-Safe-Schools.pdf

The Guide for Students and Parents/Guardians 2018-2019, distributed the first week of school, is also a good source of information on equity and inclusive education, safe schools and digital citizenship. The Guide also includes the Code of Conduct, which recognizes that students need a safe and positive learning and teaching environment to succeed at school.

To access the guide, click here:
https://www.rainbowschools.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Back-to-School-Guide-2018-2019.pdf

These policies and resources support what is being taught in the classroom in all subject areas. They also provide the foundation for building school cultures that enable students to fulfill their aspirations.