Our Programs
The Elementary Program Team and Secondary Program Team works to provide opportunities for staff to learn, grow and continue to provide quality education to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 within the Limestone District School Board. The Department provides professional services for academic staff. Personnel also respond to questions from parents and community
members about information related to Board and Ministry programs, policies and directions.
Although each member of the Program Department Team is a leader in his or her own right, they also work as members of a co-operative, collaborative team to improve opportunities for students, staff and the community to learn and grown within the dynamic, public education system of the Limestone District School Board. The focus of the Team’s efforts is supporting positive relationships and optimal learning opportunities for staff so that programming for students is continuously improving. Primarily, the Team works with teachers and administrators promoting staff development activities and supporting the development of professional learning communities. With great energy, enthusiasm, excellence and enjoyment the Program Department Team works to support schools with the goal of creating hope, possibilities and success for every student
within the Limestone District School Board.
The department also coordinates a variety of programs that assist students to successfully access post-secondary destinations in the workplace, apprenticeship, university or college.
Student Success: The Limestone District School Board, through its Student Success programs, is committed to equip all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences they need for successful outcomes in the postsecondary destinations of their choice. All of our secondary schools support Student Success Teams that promote high standards while providing students with learning opportunities and supports needed for success, no matter which pathway they choose.
French as a Second Language: The Limestone District School Board recognizes the value of second-language learning and offers three French as a Second Language programs to its students. Core French is mandatory from Grades 4 to 8 for all students in English-language elementary schools. The Early French Immersion program is an optional program that begins in JK and continues to grade 8. It is offered at six different sites throughout the area. Students may choose to continue their secondary studies in French. The Extended French program is also an optional program offered to grade 7 and 8 students wanting to expand their knowledge of French. These students may also choose to continue their French studies at
the secondary level.
Special Education: Philosophy of Programs and Services: The Limestone District School Board’s philosophy of special education programs and services is derived from a mission statement developed concurrently by Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and Educational Services. This philosophy is based upon the school being the center of an inclusive community. Students are active participants who can and should be taught to advocate for their own
needs so that they have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential. Our mission is to provide a positive, caring learning environment, which enables all students to acquire useful knowledge and skills, a positive attitude, and a well founded self-confidence. Our purpose is to build a foundation for all students to develop to their full potential and have fulfilling and meaningful lives as well-balanced, productive citizens.
eLearning: eLearning has been an integral part of student success at the Limestone District Board of Education since 2003. We offer a number of courses to ensure that students are able to fulfill their graduation requirements, no matter what their post-secondary destination is. As well we are supporting Cooperative Learning and other programs where flexible learning options will help students reach their goals. All eLearning courses are facilitated by qualified, highly trained teachers with a keen interest in student success. Our goal is to be an integral part of supporting student success pathways to ensure that we reach every student.
International Education: The Limestone District School Board offers three different programs for International Students. The Limestone International High School Program and International Baccalaureate Program are for students currently attending secondary school and the Limestone Elementary Program for students who are currently in elementary school.
Outdoor Education: The Gould Lake Outdoor Centre provides environmental and experiential education programs for elementary and secondary students. During the school year, classes participate in outdoor programs ranging from pond studies to canoeing and from winters cookouts to team building. In the summer, Gould Lake provides curriculum based credit programs for secondary students, delivered through canoe, hiking and kayak trips.
Limestone Skills Competition: The Limestone Skills competition is an opportunity for students to challenge their skills and understanding in a specific subject area related to their interest and pathway destination of their choosing. The competition is held each April at St. Lawrence college, with over 32 secondary challenges and 3 elementary events.
Frontenac Lennox and Addington Science Fair (FLASF): is the regional science fair for all schools in the counties of Frontenac and Lennox & Addington. It is one of approximately 100 such regional fairs across Canada. It brings together about 300 students and 225 projects Students may work singly or in pairs. Students compete in Primary (Grades 5-6), Junior (Grades 7-8), Intermediate (Grades 9-10), and Senior (Grades 11-12) categories.
Kingston Regional Historica Fair: brings together students, teachers and members of the local community to share our unique Canadian culture and heritage. Students prepare and present projects either individually, in small groups, or as part of a class, to share at the fair.
Summer Programs: We offer summer literacy programs to provide additional support for students who struggle with reading and writing. The Read-A-Lot Summer Literacy Program targets students from SK-grade 6. The Summer Literacy 7-10 program targets students in grades 7-10. Our two programs are run in 2-week sessions at various sites across the district in July and August each year.
The Harvesting House: is an interactive learning centre which promotes sustainable energy systems and green building technologies to students, industry members, and the general public during the 2010-2011 school year. Local educators have priority for student tours of this first-of-its-kind experiential learning centre!
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