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
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Secondary Summer Session: will be offered by the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) from Tuesday July 3rd - Friday July 27th. Additional information will be posted on the LDSB web site by early April. Inquiries may be directed to Mr. Steve Ward, Principal of Summer Session (613-542-9871 ext. 145).
Sustainable Living Project: The Sustainable Living Project (SLP) is a centralized area for documenting the successes and actions of the Limestone District School Board to realize future system changes and plan for environmental sustainability. The project highlights what Limestone students, teachers and staff are doing to help progress environmental education and action in the school board.
Choices at Seven 2012 - 2013:
The Limestone District School Board Choices at Seven programs offer opportunities for students entering grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments. Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their grade 8 year.
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.
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.
Amherst Island Science School: Our programs provide a hands-on, outdoor SCIENCE experience for students in the Limestone District School Board. Programs run throughout the school year for grades K-8.
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 will be held each spring at St. Lawrence college and selected LDSB sites, with over 30 secondary challenges and variety of 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.
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Our Programs
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