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John Calder Superintendent of Schools Delta School District John Calder Superintendent of Schools Delta School District

PRESENTATION TOPICS 1. Public education in B.C. and the role of the Ministry of Education 2. The Delta School District –Facts about the community –Facts about the school district 3. Elementary schools in Delta –Overview of Delta Schools –Organization of elementary schools –The learning climate and the curriculum –Extra curricular, volunteer and enrichment activities 4. Delta School District Student Performance 5. Three good reasons to study in Delta 1. Public education in B.C. and the role of the Ministry of Education 2. The Delta School District –Facts about the community –Facts about the school district 3. Elementary schools in Delta –Overview of Delta Schools –Organization of elementary schools –The learning climate and the curriculum –Extra curricular, volunteer and enrichment activities 4. Delta School District Student Performance 5. Three good reasons to study in Delta

PUBLIC EDUCATION IN B.C. PUBLIC EDUCATION IN B.C. Funds B.C. Schools Determines the Curriculum Determines the Achievement Standards B.C. Ministry of Education Vision Is to Develop and Maintain: Funds B.C. Schools Determines the Curriculum Determines the Achievement Standards B.C. Ministry of Education Vision Is to Develop and Maintain: The Role Of The Ministry Of Education “ an Education System That Is Measurably the Best in Canada” “ an Education System That Is Measurably the Best in Canada”

PUBLIC EDUCATION IN B.C. Emphasis of B.C. public education is on providing students with a quality educational system that is the best in Canada and that enables students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become adult citizens who are responsible, and contributing members of society. 94% of B.C. children attend public schools Most Asian international students who decide to study in Canada come to B.C. 94% of B.C. children attend public schools Most Asian international students who decide to study in Canada come to B.C.

DELTA The Community Quick Facts 30 minute drive to downtown Vancouver 20 minute drive to Vancouver international airport 10 minute drive to Victoria ferries 95,000 residents living in a suburban community with modern homes in a natural setting. Residents enjoy a good standard of living. Best climate in the region Safe community with the lowest crime rate in the Lower Mainland 30 minute drive to downtown Vancouver 20 minute drive to Vancouver international airport 10 minute drive to Victoria ferries 95,000 residents living in a suburban community with modern homes in a natural setting. Residents enjoy a good standard of living. Best climate in the region Safe community with the lowest crime rate in the Lower Mainland

DELTA 17,800 students (ages 5 to 18 years) 26 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools and 4 high schools Excellent educational reputation. Delta performs at the top or near the top provincially, nationally and internationally on tests of literacy, numeracy and science. Small ESL populations in many schools – high percentage of Canadian students Well developed International student program in high schools which maintains a diversity of students from Asia, Europe, South America and Mexico 17,800 students (ages 5 to 18 years) 26 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools and 4 high schools Excellent educational reputation. Delta performs at the top or near the top provincially, nationally and internationally on tests of literacy, numeracy and science. Small ESL populations in many schools – high percentage of Canadian students Well developed International student program in high schools which maintains a diversity of students from Asia, Europe, South America and Mexico Quick Facts The School District

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 26 Elementary Schools Size Ranges From 200 to 650 Students Elementary School Population Is 10,400 Students 620 Teachers and 42 Administrators Schools Are Staffed With Experienced, Government Certified Teachers and Experienced School Administrators. 26 Elementary Schools Size Ranges From 200 to 650 Students Elementary School Population Is 10,400 Students 620 Teachers and 42 Administrators Schools Are Staffed With Experienced, Government Certified Teachers and Experienced School Administrators. Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS School buildings and playgrounds are well maintained Overview Schools are orderly, disciplined and well equipped with libraries, computer labs, gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms and grass playing fields

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview Most schools are located in quiet, suburban communities close to where students live Most students can walk to school

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Schools are safe, caring places where students come to learn Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Overview

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Children enter kindergarten at age 5 –Class size is 20 students maximum Grades 1, 2, and 3 are the primary grades (ages 6, 7, 8) –Teachers are literacy experts and the focus is on language learning –Class size is 22 students maximum Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 are the intermediate grades (ages 9, 10, 11, 12) –Teachers have at least one specialist area but generally teach all subjects –Class size is 31 students maximum Children enter kindergarten at age 5 –Class size is 20 students maximum Grades 1, 2, and 3 are the primary grades (ages 6, 7, 8) –Teachers are literacy experts and the focus is on language learning –Class size is 22 students maximum Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 are the intermediate grades (ages 9, 10, 11, 12) –Teachers have at least one specialist area but generally teach all subjects –Class size is 31 students maximum Organization

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS The school day begins at 8:30 and ends at 2:45 Monday to Friday Students have a 15 minute recess in the morning and about 45 minutes at lunch Students have holidays at : Thanksgiving (October - 1 day) Remembrance Day (November – 1 day) Christmas (December - 2 weeks) Spring (March – 1 week) Easter (April – 2 days) Victoria Day (May – 1 day) Students attend school approximately 188 days each year The school day begins at 8:30 and ends at 2:45 Monday to Friday Students have a 15 minute recess in the morning and about 45 minutes at lunch Students have holidays at : Thanksgiving (October - 1 day) Remembrance Day (November – 1 day) Christmas (December - 2 weeks) Spring (March – 1 week) Easter (April – 2 days) Victoria Day (May – 1 day) Students attend school approximately 188 days each year Organization School years begins in September and ends in June

Emphasis is on academic performance and citizenship Subjects are integrated to promote deeper understanding and learning Classrooms are more student centered than teacher directed: –Teachers guide the learning process –Students work together –Students “talk to learn” –Students are supported by their group –Classrooms are active Emphasis is on academic performance and citizenship Subjects are integrated to promote deeper understanding and learning Classrooms are more student centered than teacher directed: –Teachers guide the learning process –Students work together –Students “talk to learn” –Students are supported by their group –Classrooms are active The Learning Environment DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The Learning Environment DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The Learning Environment DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The Learning Environment DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The Learning Environment DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Students learn more than facts, they learn: –How to find, understand and use information –The relationships and connection among concepts Students learn more than facts, they learn: –How to find, understand and use information –The relationships and connection among concepts The Learning Environment DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Elementary schools are safe, caring places where students learn to take responsibility and be accountable for their actions Elementary schools actively teach social responsibility. Students learn respect for others and how to become responsible and contributing members of society. Elementary schools are safe, caring places where students learn to take responsibility and be accountable for their actions Elementary schools actively teach social responsibility. Students learn respect for others and how to become responsible and contributing members of society.

Schools provide approximately 5 hours of instruction per day Students study: Schools provide approximately 5 hours of instruction per day Students study: The Grade 5 and 6 Curriculum –Fine arts –Physical education –Second language (French) –Personal planning –Fine arts –Physical education –Second language (French) –Personal planning –English language arts –Social studies –Mathematics –Science –English language arts –Social studies –Mathematics –Science DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Students participate in: Extra Curricular Programs and Volunteer Activities: Field trips Sports including volleyball, basketball, skating, skiing, swimming, field hockey, soccer, canoeing and track and field Talent shows Field trips Sports including volleyball, basketball, skating, skiing, swimming, field hockey, soccer, canoeing and track and field Talent shows Students receive award certificates with seals for their participation in these activities. Christmas and spring music concerts Citizenship and service clubs including safety patrol, office helpers, recycling, library monitors, peer mediators, Terry Fox run and SPCA volunteers Christmas and spring music concerts Citizenship and service clubs including safety patrol, office helpers, recycling, library monitors, peer mediators, Terry Fox run and SPCA volunteers

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Extra Curricular Programs and Volunteer Activities:

Language Arts (English, Social Studies, Second Language) 35% of time Science, Math and Technology (Math, Science and Computer Studies) 30% of time Physical Education10% of time Fine Arts10% of time Selected Studies10% of time Personal Planning 5% of time DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Sample Timetable:

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Math Stretch Write Stretch Art Stretch Math Stretch Write Stretch Art Stretch Enrichment Programs for Gifted Students

DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Science Fairs Science Challenge Math Challenge Math Celebration Science Fairs Science Challenge Math Challenge Math Celebration Other Opportunities

The FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT (FSA) tests all grade 4 & grade 7 students in B.C. on their skills in: The FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT (FSA) tests all grade 4 & grade 7 students in B.C. on their skills in: DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Student Performance in Literacy and Numeracy Delta ranks 2 nd in the province on this assessment Delta ranks 2 nd in the province on this assessment Reading comprehension Writing Numeracy Reading comprehension Writing Numeracy

Grade 4 Grade 7 Reading Delta88%Delta88% Province 80%Province81% Writing Delta94%Delta84% Province 91%Province 81% Numeracy Delta87%Delta89% Province 79%Province 80% DELTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Student Results

The FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT is conducted each year in May and assesses students in Grade 4, 7 and 10 in 67 school districts The FOUNDATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT is conducted each year in May and assesses students in Grade 4, 7 and 10 in 67 school districts Delta ranks 2 nd in the province on this assessment Delta ranks 2 nd in the province on this assessment

THE DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT THE DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. Delta is a good community in which to raise and educate children. 3 Good Reasons to Study in Delta Safe, natural setting close to Vancouver Residents enjoy a good standard of living Good choice of recreation and sports facilities Most sunshine and mildest temperatures in the region Lowest crime rate in the Lower Mainland Safe, natural setting close to Vancouver Residents enjoy a good standard of living Good choice of recreation and sports facilities Most sunshine and mildest temperatures in the region Lowest crime rate in the Lower Mainland

THE DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2. The Delta School District has an excellent reputation 3 Good Reasons to Study in Delta Schools are safe, caring places Schools are well managed by experienced administrators Schools offer strong educational programs delivered by experienced teachers Delta students consistently perform at or near the top on provincial, national, and international assessments Schools offer a variety of extra-curricular activities Schools are safe, caring places Schools are well managed by experienced administrators Schools offer strong educational programs delivered by experienced teachers Delta students consistently perform at or near the top on provincial, national, and international assessments Schools offer a variety of extra-curricular activities

THE DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT 3. The Delta School District offers International Students a well planned program of studies 3 Good Reasons to Study in Delta Homestay program with Canadian families Full integration with Canadian students Counselors assigned to work directly with international students to ensure academic success Many schools have a very low ESL population with over 95% English – speaking Canadian students A diversity of students from different countries Homestay program with Canadian families Full integration with Canadian students Counselors assigned to work directly with international students to ensure academic success Many schools have a very low ESL population with over 95% English – speaking Canadian students A diversity of students from different countries

THE DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT 3. The Delta School District offers International Students a well planned program of studies 3 Good Reasons to Study in Delta 2. The Delta School District has an excellent reputation 1. Delta is a good community in which to raise and educate children.

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