Areas of Most Concern

The areas of STUDENT LEARNING of most concern for each program are:

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• To have the tools and skills necessary to manage emotions in order to be ready to learn
• To read & write at grade level
• To be number fluent at grade level
• To engage in learning and to collaborate with others

Learning Expeditions

• The ability to work independently
• The ability to collaborate with peers
• Effective time management during class and with projects
• The ability to self-regulate to persevere and engage in learning
• Fostering a drive for learning

The specific GROUPS OF STUDENTS of most concern by program include:

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• Students who come from vulnerable and traumatic backgrounds.
• Students who lack the understanding of “what is the purpose of this school?”
• Students who lack understanding of empathy and respect for others.
• Students with exceptionalities not receiving enough community and/or family support for specific needs, which impacts learning of self and others.

Learning Expeditions

• Student “well-being” index (including pro-social behaviour, self-esteem, happiness) is concerning and can negatively impact learning.
• Students who are unable to work independently or collaboratively due to lagging skills which disrupts others ability to learn.
• Maintaining the balance between PBL with skill and content-based learning for core subjects (ie. Math).
• Students who lack the understanding of “what is the purpose of school?”
• Students who come with traumatic backgrounds/adverse childhood experiences.
• Many of the students who struggle with (untreated) mental health concerns.