​

Programs & Services

The instructional programs at St. John XXIII are adapted to meet the holistic needs of all our students.  These programs are conducted in an atmosphere that is supportive, caring and stimulating in order for students to achieve their specific learning expectations. Every effort is made to provide this atmosphere using current practices and resources as mandated by the Board and the Ministry's policies and guidelines.  Students who experience difficulty with regular classroom work are discussed and instruction is modified as needed.  If necessary, the support of a social worker, child and youth worker, psychologist, speech and language pathologist and other specialized teaching personnel are available.  The co-ordination of programs between specialized resource classes and regular classrooms ensures ongoing consultation between teachers in order that each child is taught the content and skills at his/her level of ability through a process which is consistently relevant to the child's style of learning.  Parents are always invited to participate in the review process and are regularly apprised of modifications and progress.

Hands on experiences with building materials, manipulatives and other technological tools provide our students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 with the opportunity to apply mathematical and scientific principles to their day-to-day activities.

We have established program initiatives within our community to assist the development of all students.  We believe that all students, including those who have been identified through the identification, placement and review committee process, have a right to full and active presence in our school community.  Special needs students are primarily serviced in the mainstream with the necessary support services. 

Specific program accommodations and modifications are the shared responsibility of curriculum staff and all resource personnel.  Our focus is to highlight strengths so that students may develop to the best of their ability.  Our inclusive model of program delivery applies to all identified students.  Resource teachers at St. John XXIII provide assistance and program accommodations and modifications for students formally identified by an identification, placement and review committee, and for students having difficulty coping.  As well, an English as a Second Language program is provided for all newcomers to Canada.

Appreciating the needs of a community diversified by cultural heritage, background, local neighbourhood, natural abilities and individual talents, a number of programs are in place and opportunities available to address these differences, while promoting our common vision and developing a strong community.  Parents understand expected behaviour, based on values that emphasize mutual respect, individual self-worth and self-discipline in a harmonious and respectful school environment.  These instructions are formulated in dialogue with parent representatives and communicated to all students.