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INTEGRITY DOCUMENT

TLC in Elementary Schools (Kindergarten - Grade 6)

Program details

Character is embedded in every subject as appropriate and is reinforced daily.
Respect for self, others and the environment are cornerstones of the program philosophy.
TLC students are in straight grade classes throughout K-6.
Students are taught through whole group, teacher-directed instruction.
Students are grouped by skill ability for language arts and mathematics when appropriate.
Students begin learning French in Grade 1.
Students begin band no later than Grade 5.
Religious and ethnic celebrations such as Divali, Ramadan, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year and Christmas are recognized.
Monthly awards assemblies are held to recognize TLC students of the month, based primarily on character.
Students begin each day with the singing of O Canada (French and English).

Expectations of TLC Elementary Students

Students wear uniforms daily (Campbell tartan).
Students in the TLC program must be able to achieve at grade level.
Students in the TLC program must be able to focus and benefit by learning in a teacher- directed whole group setting.
Students should be willing and able to do nightly homework.
Students use common routines and have common expectations for classroom behaviour.

Expectations of TLC Parents

There is consistent open communication between home and school.
Parents, students and teachers have clear and shared expectations around assessment of various kinds.
Parents of TLC students sign a commitment to the program expectations document, which includes the wearing of uniforms by students.
Parents are willing to monitor homework and mark lower level assignments, when appropriate.
Parents sign their child’s agenda daily.

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