Summers' Corners P.S.

Student Achievement

The staff at Summers' Corners are very dedicated and strive to give each student individual attention on a daily basis. While we value the academic, physical and social education your child receives, we will focus on their reading and writing skills within our student body. As mandated by the Thames Valley District School Board and the Ministry of Education, each school must select a specific goal on which to focus. We trust that we will see great gains in each and every child in our care so that they may reach and exceed his or her potential.

Our school goals this year are:

Literacy: to improve the ability of our students to think critically and to communicate their thinking more effectively when completing oral, written and visual tasks across the curriculum.

Numeracy: to improve the ability of our students to problem-solve in mathematics.

Provincial Report Cards for Grade 1 to 6 students are assessed using letter grades. Each letter grade has specific criteria and expectations. See list below.

Letter Grade	Achievement of the Provincial Curriculum Expectations
A- to A+	The student has demonstrated the required knowledge and skills with a high degree of effectiveness. Achievement surpasses the provincial standard. (Level 4)
B- to B+	The student has demonstrated the required knowledge and skills with considerable effectiveness. Achievement meets the provincial standard. (Level 3)
C- to C+	The student has demonstrated the required knowledge and skills with some effectiveness. Achievement approaches the provincial standard. (Level 2)
D- to D+	The student has demonstrated the required knowledge and skills with limited effectiveness. Achievement falls much below the provincial standard. (Level 1)
R	The student has not demonstrated the required knowledge and skills. Extensive remediation is required.
I	Insufficient evidence to assign a letter grade.

Provincial Report Cards for Grade 1 to 6 students are also assessed by their Learning Skills and Work Habits. See list below.

Responsibility	Fulfils responsibilities and commitments within the learning environment Completes and submits class work, homework, and assignments according to agreed-upon timelines. Takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour.
Independent Work	Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks and meet goals. Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks. Follows instructions with minimal supervision.
Initiative	Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning. Demonstrates the capacity for innovation and a willingness to take risks. Demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning. Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude. Recognizes and advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others.
Organization	Devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks. Establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and achieve goals. Identifies, gathers, evaluates, and uses information, technology, and resources to complete tasks.
Collaboration	Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group. Responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values, and traditions of others. Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships through personal and media-assisted interactions. Works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to achieve group goals. Shares information, resources, and expertise, and promotes critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
Self-Regulation	Sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them. Seeks clarification or assistance when needed. Assesses and reflects critically on own strengths, needs, and interests. Identifies learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to meet personal needs and achieve goals. Perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges.