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PROGRAMS FOUNDATIONS OF Regina Public Schools is proud to offer an extensive QUALITY EDUCATION range of programs designed to meet the needs of all Welcome to students. The following are a few of the programs Respect and caring are modelled at Regina Public schools available. each day. Parents, teachers and staff, students and the school Regina Public Schools Pre-Kindergarten is offered in 41 programs to provide community are part of a process that ensures the successful educational and social experiences to qualifying children operation of the School Division. The foundations of quality who are three and four years of age. schools are based on the following: Kindergarten is a half-day program for children who • Continuous Improvement with a focus on reach five years of age on or before December 31st of the - higher literacy and achievement year they enrol. - equitable opportunities and outcomes for all Community Schools are founded upon a tradition of - smooth transitions into and through the community education and work to build strong system relationships with community members, organizations, and - governance, facilities and accountability families to improve educational opportunities and to • Innovation in every school strengthen the communities where the schools are located. There are currently 17 community elementary and high • Programs that promote academic achievement schools. • Involvement of students, parents and the community in Campus Regina Public is a career-focused program supporting the learning process offering two credit courses, as well as dual university courses, to any Grades 11 and 12 RPS students. For more details, please visit http://campusreginapublic.rbe.sk.ca. The Outdoor Environmental Education department specializes in out of classroom, outdoor pursuits and environmental studies. It also works with teachers to assist in interdisciplinary and inquiry-based teaching and learning and providing experiential, student-centred and student-directed experiences. Committed to International Baccalaureate is a program of advanced study offered at Campbell and Thom Collegiates. Continuous Improvement Advanced Placement (AP) offers first-year BOARD MEETINGS in Education university-level classes in a variety of subjects for secondary students. For more information, contact your local high The Regina Board of Education invites the public to attend its school. meetings. Meetings are held every third Tuesday falling on To register, arrange a school tour, or Career Exploration is promoted through a variety of school days, with the exception of the Tuesday designated as activities and opportunities for career awareness. Some of the date of the Annual Meeting of Electors, at 7:00 p.m. in seek further information, please these include work experience placements, entrepreneurship the Board Room of the Regina Public School Division Office, contact your nearest Regina public classes, and mentorship programs. 1600 4th Avenue. Please call (306) 523-3000 to confirm dates school. You may also contact the or visit www.rbe.sk.ca. Summer and Night School offer opportunities for Regina Public School Division Office students to complete or upgrade high school credits. PROPERTY TAXES Our partnership with the Regina Trades and Skills at (306) 523-3000, e-mail [email protected] Centre provides the unique opportunity for high school In Regina, property taxes, by law, must be assigned in or visit our website at www.rbe.sk.ca. students and young adults to experience the skilled trades. support of public schools unless the ratepayer is of the Visit www.reginatradesandskills.ca for more information. Roman Catholic faith. Please ensure that your property taxes are designated correctly. A complete listing of program opportunities is available by www.rbe.sk.ca contacting the public school nearest you, by calling Regina Public Schools at 523-3000, or by browsing www.rbe.sk.ca. We Have A Lot To Offer! CARING AND QUALIFIED STAFF TECHNOLOGY The staff of Regina Public Schools are dedicated to enriching the educational experience of students. Staff Regina Public Schools serves the educational needs are compassionate, knowledgeable, energetic, and of more than 21,000 students in 41 elementary supportive. Through professional development schools, 8 high schools, and 3 associate schools. opportunities for staff and the Division’s Continuous Improvement and Accountability Plan, students benefit from a focus on best learning practices. TRANSPORTATION Transportation to elementary school is provided to PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT children living beyond a specific walking distance to the designated elementary school in your area. All Kindergarten and Grade 1 students who live 0.6 of a km or farther and all Grades 2-8 students who live 1.2 kms or farther from their designated public school receive free transportation. Regina Public Schools is building technology-rich environments that support learning in all subjects. LUNCH-HOUR SUPERVISION Through plentiful, supervised access to technology School division-sponsored noon-hour supervision is (including computer laptops, tablets and other devices on provided at all elementary schools. high-speed wireless networks), students can enhance their Quality education requires a supportive relationship learning as they access, evaluate, create, communicate among students, parents/caregivers and staff. Parents/ SHARED VALUES and share information and ideas. I belong; I want to know; I am responsible and guardians are welcome to attend a parent forum, the annual parent convention or one of many other I respect — these four Shared Values statements FRENCH IMMERSION unite the school community and give direction to information opportunities. You are invited to become an active member of the School Community Council or Regina Public Schools is committed to providing French the lessons taught inside and outside the classroom. education. French Immersion programs operate in four Students take responsibility for themselves and for volunteer at a school. You may also support your child in his/her efforts by helping with homework or reading with elementary and two high schools. In addition, Regina others in the community. The School Division is proud Public Schools also offers two single-track French to celebrate and embrace multiculturalism and to him or her at home. Parents and caregivers are always welcome in our schools. Immersion elementary schools. Core French is respect individual spiritual beliefs. compulsory in Grades 1-8 and is an option in high school. SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS ADULT CAMPUS Regina Public Schools is proud to take a proactive and Students in Regina Public Schools are recognized for Regina Public Schools’ Adult Campus meets the needs of their success through a wide variety of awards and preventative role in ensuring that all students remain safe and secure while they learn. Some initiatives include: young adults, aged 18-22, who are trying to complete or scholarships. Building on the requirements of the impove upon their educational status. It provides a unique provincial Core Curriculum, Regina Public Schools • a comprehensive set of guidelines and procedures educational experience for young adult students whose emphasizes the curriculum outcomes: communication, for staff to ensure schools are safe; learning styles and educational needs could not be met in critical thinking, technological literacy, numeracy, • mediation and conflict resolution training a traditional high school setting. The school is located in independent learning, programs for staff and students; th personal and social skills, • a School Resource Officer Program partnership downtown Regina at 2314-11 Avenue. and values. Student with the Regina Police Service; and growth and achievement • anti-bullying, anti-racism and cross-cultural training STUDENT SUPPORT is closely monitored and programs (i.e. ACT!, Conflict Managers and Regina Public Schools provides supports to students at system-wide assessments RespectEd) for students and staff. both elementary and secondary levels. Supports may be provide statistical provided by psychologists, school counsellors, speech- evidence of students’ language pathologists, occupational therapists, school- academic achievements. based instructional consultants, and assistants. Elementary Schools *Albert MacNeill MacNeill Elementary 1340 Robinson St. S4T 2N4 Ph. 306-791-8539 George *Arcola Lee School 2315 Abbott Rd. S4N 2K2 Ph. 306-523-3730 6 MacNeill Ruth 11 Pawson Ruth Attendance Argyle Pawson PASQUA ST. PASQUA 2941 Lakeview Ave. S4S 1G8 Ph. 306-791-8536 M.J. Coldwell Braun, Henry Areas Centennial George Lee 710 Graham Rd. S4N 7A5 Ph. 306-791-8548 BLVD. McCARTHY Henry Dr. L.M. Hanna W.H. Ford Janzen Bryant, Judge 9TH AVE. 2828E Dewdney Ave. S4N 5G8 Ph. 306-791-8553 Ruth M. Buck George Lee Gladys Buck, Ruth M. McDonald McDermid Elsie rail line Mironuck RIN 6330 7th Ave. N. S4T 7J1 Ph. 306-791-8556 G ROAD Ruth M. * Centennial Buck Imperial McLurg Coronation 6903 Dalgliesh Dr. S4X 3A1 Ph. 306-791-8559 Park Coldwell, M. J. McLurg 103 Fairview Rd. S4R 0A6 Ph. 306-791-8563 Glen Elm Glen Elm rail line *Connaught Rosemont Kitchener Connaught 4210 4th Ave. S4T 0H6 Ph. 306-791-8620 Glen Elm Seven Henry *Coronation Park Stones Braun Walker McLurg BROAD ST. 3105 4th Ave. N. S4R 0V2 Ph. 306-791-8570 Albert WINNIPEG ST. Judge Davin DEWDNEY AVE. Thomson Glen Elm Bryant Thomson Wilfrid Walker School 2401 Retallack St. S4T 2L2 Ph. 306-791-8574 Argyle Glen Elm Dr. George is a single-track Ferguson French Immersion school. Douglas Park VICTORIA AVE. 1 Connaught location rail line 635E Douglas Ave. S4N 1H7 Ph. 306-523-3720 until 2017 Connaught ALBERT ST. ALBERT Wilfred Attendance Area Thomson Hunt Ferguson, Dr. George W.F. Ready 117 Brotherton Ave. S4N 0J8 Ph. 306-791-8582 Arcola Davin Ford, W. H. Douglas Wilfrid Park Walker 480 Rink Ave. S4X 1S7 Ph. 306-791-8623 W.F. Ready Douglas *Glen Elm Park Lakeview ARCOLA Jack 1225E 9th Ave. S4N 0H4 Ph. 306-791-8588 MacKenzie AV Wilfred E. Grant Road Wascana Hunt W.F. Ready Rehab. Centre AY 2501 Grant Rd. S4S 5E7 Ph. 306-791-8590 W K Hanna, Dr. L. M. PAR LEWVAN DRIVE LEWVAN Argyle Marion McVeety W.S.