CHOICES AT SEVEN...CHOOSING THE

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LEAP

Welcome to…

LEAP Information

NightLimestone Education Through the Arts Program

2014

Laurie Behan - Principal

Sara Jo Ottewell - Vice Principal

Lynn Bethune – Office

Administrator

Calvin Park Administration

LEAP TEACHERS

RACHEL STEWART

RACHAEL MCDONALD

KYLA JACKSON

CATHERINE TANG

Calvin Park Public School is unique in the province

of OntarioWe are a middle school, grades 7 and 8 housed in a secondary school: Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational InstituteCalvin Park is a school of approximately 400 students and consists of four distinct programs: LEAP of course, as well as CORE, ATLAS and Challenge.

Calvin Park Public School

OUR CALVIN COMMUNITY

CORE ProgramProvides strong programming of the Ontario Curriculum for our neighbourhood communities. Literacy and Numeracy are a focus as well as integrated studies across the curriculumATLASThis program is designed to provide focused, structured learning opportunities for students who are of average to above average intelligence and who are experiencing significant difficulties with communication, organization and academic performance. This program utilizes state-of-the-art technology to facilitate learning

OUR CALVIN COMMUNITY

The Challenge Program is designed to meet the needs of

academically advanced and formally identified gifted students

who are seeking new learning challenges. It provides

enriched, multi-disciplinary curricular studies with a focus on

cutting edge educational technology and real-life application.

TAG cross-program student leadership groups are used to

build community and educate all students about Growth

Mindset.

LCVI AND CALVIN PARK FACILIT IES

Calvin Park occupies a distinct and separate space on the second

floor of LCVI.

Shared access includes a secondary-sized Gym, a Cafeteria

equipped for stage performance, a dance studio and school library.

Staggered timetabling and separate lunch hour in the cafeteria

minimize contact between the two student populations.

Special events such as Inside Ride and Carneval

Lockers

LEAP AT CALVIN PARK

LEAP is a unique program, in which

intermediate students study all subjects

required in the Ontario Curriculum through an

integrated approach that emphasizes arts

activities and creative expression.

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

LEAP emphasizes:Creative risk taking

Process and Product

Teamwork

Real world connections

Critical thinking & problem-solving through the arts

Organization & time management

BALANCED, ENRICHED CURRICULUM

Based on Ontario Curriculum expectationsEnriched integrated arts learning across the curriculumFocused skill development in all areas of the artsInnovative teaching and learning environmentSubject rotary based on teacher expertise

FOCUS ON THE ARTS

Enriched Art Opportunities have included:

Arts-based Field Trips Guest Artists from local Arts

Community Coffeehouse Showcase

FOCUS ON THE ARTS

Skill development, theory, concepts, practice and product. All students participate in each of these disciplines:

Music - band/strings Dance Drama Visual Arts Media Arts

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

all students in LEAP take instrumental music

(concert band or string ensemble)

students applying for grade 8 LEAP require

previous experience on a concert band or string

instrument - grade 8 applicants are required

to play their instrument on the workshop

day

DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD

Academic Success and Accountability

Interpersonal Skills

Community and School Involvement

Healthy Living and Positive Self-Image

Respect, responsibility & citizenship

ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUPPORTS

Our Teachers, Administration, Student Support

Teacher and Student Support Counsellor are all

available to support the success of every student.

We work together to provide IEP accommodations

where necessary, and to help with organization,

time management, and assistive technology. We also

support students through performance and stress

related issues. We can also act as liaison to

coordinate support services with community

agencies.

WHO IS BEST SUITED TO THIS PROGRAM?

Keen Interest in the

Arts

Team Player

Committed

Working at Grade Level

Good Listener

Organized

Independent Worker

Enthusiastic Learner

Respects Others

Responsible

Risk Taker

Positive

WHAT COSTS CAN I EXPECT IN LEAP?

Art Kit approx. $75 - $100

Instruments: Can range from free up to $400

Field Trips – approx. $300 (includes overnight field

trip to Toronto)

Appropriate Footwear for Phys. Ed. and Dance

Performance Attire

Math Set

TRI -B OARD TRANSPORTATION POLICY

Transportation is not guaranteed

Where routes and space exist, students may apply to Tri-

Board Transportation

More information about bussing is available in the

application package

Contact Tri-Board Transportation for more information

Depending on the route, students may miss some class

time

CHOICES AT SEVEN

Applying to Programs at Calvin Park Public School

Limestone District School Board Choices at Seven Programs

CHOICES AT SEVEN

All applications to Choices at Seven Programs

(Challenge, LEAP, ATLAS) are done online

Applications will be received by a Choices

Program Registrar at the Education Centre who

will gather the information related to the

application packages

https://choicesatseven.limestone.on.ca

CHOICES AT SEVEN

Report cards for Limestone students will be

accessed at the Education Centre

Non-Limestone students will be required to deliver

a copy of their most recent report card to the

Education Centre to be included with the

application package

LEAP WORKSHOP

It’s a fun day designed for prospective students to experience

“LEAP activities”

opportunity for the LEAP teachers to assess student’s

suitability for this unique program

Workshop dates are: April 7th, 8th, 9th. Your child will be given

one of those dates.

students only

drop off at 8:00

pick up at 2:00 - main doors of LCVI

THE DAY OF THE WORKSHOP

Parents are responsible for transportation

arrangements to and from the workshop.

The cafeteria and school telephone are NOT

available.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE WORKSHOP:

Music CD

Nut-Free Snack and

Lunch

Comfortable Clothes

Instrument

Cover Sheet

Art Work

ASSESSING THE WORKSHOP

Students will be assessed by the four LEAP teachers and the Community Artists on:

presentation piece visual arts activity drama activity movement activity music activity

WHAT ELSE IS ASSESSED?

Overall Reading, Writing and Mathematics (most current report card)

Overall Arts (most current report card)

Overall Learning Skills (most current report card)

SELECTION PROCESS

As directed by the Limestone District School

Board

Established to provide equity of opportunity

First Round - students will be accepted from

rank-order list based on quotas established

for each family of schools

Quotas are based on grade 6 enrollment

(2013-2014)

First round ends when quotas are full

SECOND ROUND SELECTION PROCESS

Only one student from each school will be accepted

until all other schools have been considered

Subsequent rounds of acceptance also follow this

pattern until all the places in the program are filled

Students from other school boards & private schools

would also be considered at this time with one student

per school being accepted in the second round

THE WAITING LIST

Students who are not initially offered a

placement, but who have met the criteria will

be placed on a rank-order waiting list

Students will be accepted from the waiting

list as others decline their placement

UPON ACCEPTANCE

LETTERS OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIT LIST, AND

DECLINE WILL BE SENT OUT FROM THE CHOICES

AT SEVEN REGISTRAR at the LDSB Education Centre

Please do not contact Calvin Park Public School

regarding your child’s acceptance status. Direct all

inquiries to the Registrar, Tanis Fairley

ACCEPTANCE

The Registrar will be available to answer questions related to

the application process at: 613-544-6925 ext. 394

DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday, March 21, 2014 – applications due

April 7, 8, 9, 2014 – LEAP workshop days

Friday, April 25, 2014 – students notified of

standing

Friday, May 2, 2014 – registration deadline

QUESTIONS….