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The Newcomer's Guide to Elementary School in Ontario
In Canada, it is expected that parents participate in their children’s education by helping their children with school work and socializing, as well as by communicating with teachers and other educators.
This guide outlines how elementary schools in Ontario are structured, the resources available to newcomer children and advice on helping your children succeed as they adjust to school in a new country.
What You Will Find in this Guide
- Getting Ready for School (including registering for school)
- Helping Your Child Adjust to a New School
- Learning English
- School Procedures
- Teaching and Learning in Ontario Classrooms
- Education Policies
- Student Behaviour
- What Students Learn
- The Report Card
- Preparing for Secondary School
- Parent Involvement and Communicating with the Teacher
- Parent Teacher Interviews
- Getting Involved in Your Child's School
- Provincial Testing
- Field Trips
- Special Education Programs
- Discipline Procedures
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About this Guide
The Newcomer's Guide to Elementary Schools in Ontario was produced by the Centre ontarien de prévention des agressions with funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
COPA is a centre of excellence promoting healthy, inclusive schools, and operates as the Provincial Coordinator of Ontario's Francophone SWIS Program (TÉÉ -Travailleuses et travailleurs d’établissement dans les écoles).
Last updated:
April 11, 2016
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