Clinton Street Public School – HSP Class Room 212 Curriculum Information Presentation

1. Clinton Street Public School – HSP Class Room 212Curriculum Information Presentation Ms. MacDonnell (Teacher) & Ms. Kassam (Educational Assistant) October 2012

2. Goals of the Home School Program at Clinton Street Public School • To work in partnership with parent(s)/ guardian(s) to ensure your child is given a high-quality, equitable Special Education program. • To have students receive individualized programming that has been modified and accommodated to support their learning needs. • To ensure students are partially integrated in their regular class (half the day), where they feel supported and confident in their learning.

3. HSP Programming • Student in HSP class half the day (morning) • Language and Mathematics programming delivered in HSP class. • 2012/2013 HSP Timetable is uploaded on HSP website. • Students are on an Individual Education Plan that includes learning goals, modifications and accommodations to support each students’ learning profile. • HSP Class Long Range Plans uploaded on HSP website – however, please keep in mind there may be variation on what will be noted on your child’s IEP (e.g., not all expectations will be noted).

4. Classroom Expectations • Students are expected to: • follow the “Cock-a-Doodle Do’s and Don’ts” and Clinton Street Public School’s Code of Conduct (found in Student Agenda); • come to school prepared with proper school materials and attitude; • show parents on a daily basis his/her Communication Book so that parent(s)/guardian(s) can review and sign it; • complete any assigned homework (which is noted in his/her Communication Book along with other written notices) at home, and have it ready to show Ms. MacDonnell (Ms. M) the following school day unless another date is noted.

5. Promote Lifelong Learning You can develop lifelong learning traits: • By showing curiosity and respect for yourself, others and the world around them. • By seeking and valuing diversity. • By having a good work ethic and persisting you are faced with challenges. • By using your unique talents and intelligence to promote positive change. • By being cooperative, collaborative and positive when solving problems. • By having a positive attitude and approach towards other’s ideas and feedback. • By respectfully following classroom and school rules.

6. My Pledge to Students • I will regularly communicate with your parent(s)/ guardian(s) about your learning. • I will work in partnership with parent(s)/ guardian(s) and you to ensure you are meeting your fullest learning potential. • I will trust you until give me reason to do otherwise. • I will have high expectations of you in both your behaviour and school work, and promote excellence. I will not expect any less from you. • I will correct and offer regular feedback on your work. • I will work with you to meet your learning goals, and respect your learning needs. • I will provide extra help and modify your required work should you require this.

7. Helpful Ministry Resources You can download from the HSP website, some helpful Ontario Ministry of Education Resources to help parent(s)/guardian(s) support your child’s learning in Language and Mathematics • Helping Your Child Learn Math – A Parent’s Guide • Doing Mathematics with Your Child – Kindergarten to Grade 6 – A Parent Guide • 10 Ways to Make Reading Fun • Helping Your Child Learn to Read – A Parent’s Guide • Reading and Writing With Your Child – Kindergarten to Grade 6 – A Parent Guide • Helping Your Child With Reading and Writing – A Guide for Parents – Kindergarten to Grade 6 • Me Read? No Way! A Practical Guide to Improving Boys’ Literacy Skills • Bullying – We Can All Help Stop It – A Guide for Parents of Elementary and Secondary Students

8. Communication with Ms. MacDonnell • Your child’s Communication Book – best means to communicate with me! Please review and sign every school day. • HSP Website – regularly review to see important messages and resources I post. Clinton is an Eco-School & I’m trying to save valuable paper! http://clintonhspclass.edublogs.org • Email – sharon.macdonnell@tdsb.on.ca (may take a few days for me to get back to you, since I don’t necessarily check it everyday) • Phone Call – leave a message with the office 416 393 9155 (no guarantee though I can speak to you at that moment, and may take a few days to get back to you)

9. Looking Forward to a Great Year! 2 teach is +2 touch lives 4 ever Partners I dreamed I stood in a studio,And watched two sculptors there.The clay they used was a child's mind,And they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher; the tools used,Were books and music and art.One, a parent with guiding hands,A gentle and loving heart. Day after day the teacher toiled,With a touch both deft and skilled.The parent labored side by side,And all the values filled. And when at last their task was done,They looked at what they'd wrought.The beautiful shape of the precious child,Could neither be sold nor bought. And each agreed it would have failed,If one had worked alone.For behind the parent stood the school,And behind the teacher, home. -Anonymous