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Elementary School

One of the primary concerns for many newcomers to Ontario is to get their children settled into a new school.

Newcomers' Guide to Elementary School - Public School Board
This guide provides information and suggestions that will help you establish good communication with your child’s teacher and the school. Good communication makes it easier for the teacher to get to know your child and for you to understand what is happening in school.

Newcomers' Guide to Elementary School - Catholic School Board
This guide is almost exactly the same as the above, but with some additional information about the Catholic School Board system.

Use these 2 elementary school guides to find out more about:

  • Getting Ready for School (registering your child at their new 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
  • How the Work of ESL and ELD Students is Evaluated on the Report Card
  • Parent Involvement and Communicating with the Teacher
  • Parent Teacher Interviews
  • Getting Involved in Your Child’s School
  • Provincial Testing
  • Middle Grades
  • Where to get more information

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