300 - Educational Services

Psycho-educational assessments are valuable sources of information, especially for students who are struggling academically. Interventions and recommendations are planned in special consideration of the strengths and weaknesses outlined in a psycho-educational report. As a result, it is important that..
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Adopted: April 20, 2012

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18-359 Psycho-Educational Assessment

The District recognizes that parent(s)/guardian(s) may want to engage the services of an academic tutor. For that purpose, the District shall provide a list of tutor names to schools for distribution to parent(s)/guardian(s) on request. Please see attachment for more information.

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18-383-tutors.pdf

Further to Policy 309, "French Second Language Programs," (Department of Education), this policy establishes a process for exemption or transfer from French Second Language Programs for students in grades 1-10 in School District 18.
There is also an appendix with a form related to this policy.
Click here to view Appendix A

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Last updated: January 2011. 

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18-309-fsl-exemption_or_transfer.pdf

I have read the Policy "Admission - Out of Zone Requests – 18-366" and understand transportation is the parents' responsibility. (Policy 18-366 is printed on reverse side of form.)

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alternate-placement-form.pdf

An Appeal Checklist for the Person Making the Appeal

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18-382-Appeal_Process-AppendixA.pdf

The use of personal electronic devices during the school day can lead to disruptions in the learning environment. School District 18 believes that maintaining a safe and positive learning environment is a priority and the misuse of personal electronic equipment specifically during instructional hours can disrupt the learning environment of the classroom.

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18-384-Personal_Electronic_Devices.pdf

The Education Act gives parents, guardians and independent students the right to appeal decisions made by educators in the public school system.  Decisions made by educators that the parent/guardian or student may appeal are:

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18-382-Appeal_Process.pdf

It is the school’s responsibility to maintain a positive and safe environment for students. It is essential that certain guidelines be established concerning searches of persons, possessions, lockers or desks. 

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18-381-StudentSearches.pdf

Appreciating the value which may be derived from worthwhile research projects, the District recognizes the need for cooperative efforts to assist in the execution of research projects, as well as the need to protect individuals affected by such endeavours

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18-380-ExternalResearch.pdf

The supportive role of parent(s) or guardian(s) in the educational development of the exceptional student is crucial to the success of the student.  The District makes a commitment to involve the parents in the planning for and the provision of educational services for exceptional students.  Parental rights and responsibilities in relation to the delivery of education programs to exceptional students are recognized.

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18-379-RightsResponParentsExcStud.pdf