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Belief Statements  

 

We, at École Crescentview School , believe:

  •    Our primary role is to educate in partnership with staff, students, family and community.  

  •   In respect for each other, self and the environment.

  •   Communication is essential.

  •   That children should develop respect for learning (work ethics/value of education).

  •   Students need learning opportunities to achieve goals in life.

 

Learning

  •   Learning occurs best when students are actively involved and enjoy what they are doing.  

  •   Learning is a life long process that includes all facets of an individual’s growth and is not                               necessarily school based.

  •   Learning should take place in a safe environment (physical, social and emotional).

  •   Learning is a co-operative effort involving school, family and community.

  •   Learning is facilitated when subject matter is presented in many different ways.

 

Teaching

  •   Teaching should be at the students’ level.    

  •   Teaching should be a shared process.  

  •   Teaching facilitates the learning process.

  •   Teaching should take place in a safe environment (physical, social and emotional).

  •    Teaching involves skill and flexibility.

 

Assessment Beliefs

  •  Assessment is a shared responsibility involving students, teachers and parents.
  •  Assessment happens in a safe, supportive environment that encourages students to take risks.
  •  Assessment involves and engages the students in their learning.
  •  Assessment involves providing clear expectations for the learner through the  setting of criteria.          
  •  Assessment involves descriptive feedback that moves the learning forward.
  •  Assessment happens throughout the learning process.