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Q: What is District 8's policy regarding school closure due to inclement weather? A:The following options are considered when deciding what to do during inclement weather situations:
If schools remain open, and you as a parent find that conditions in your area are not conducive to your child going to school, then ultimately you have the final decision whether or not to send your child to school, either walking or on the bus. Absences on these days will not be a factor in a student's attendance record. To
reach a recorded message regarding school closures: Q: Who can access pupil records? A: Access to pupil records is governed by the Education Act, Section 54 - http://www.gnb.ca/acts/acts/e-01-12.htm Q: How do I obtain a transcript of marks? A: Contact Sandra Allan at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick in Fredericton (506) 453-2895 Students who graduated in 1986 or later- contact high school attended. Anyone who graduated before 1986 or graduated from Millidgeville North High School MUST contact Sandra Allan at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick in Fredericton at (506) 453-2895. There will be a $10 fee per search and once payment has been made, records will be forwarded to have an official transcript done.
Q: How do I obtain proof of age/proof of graduation/proof of school attendance/proof of last grade completed/proof of instruction in English? A: Contact Judy Williston at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick in Fredericton (506) 453-2637. Q: How do I view Cumulative Records? A: If student still in school, contact principal. If student out of school, contact Student Services Department for appointment with supervisor. (506-658-5307 or jennifer.pierce@gnb.ca) Q: How do I request copies of psychological or other testing results A: Contact School Psychological Services (506-658-5321) or Student Services Department (506-658-5307 or jennifer.pierce@gnb.ca). Signed parental request must be completed before information can be released. Q: How do I request Visiting Teacher Services? A: Visiting Teacher Services are provided for students who will be absent from school due to illness - contact principal of school attended. Q: How do I request Tutor Support? A: Tutor Support is provided for students who are in need of support - contact principal of school attended. Q: How do I home school my child? If a parent wishes to teach their child/children at home, contact Student Services Department for information package and forms to be completed. (506-658-5307 or jennifer.pierce@gnb.ca) Q: How do I arrange for English Second Language instruction for my child? A: English Second Language instruction is provided for students who need assistance in learning English - contact principal of school attended. Q: How can my child receive the help of a Teacher Assistant? A: Teacher Assistants are employed by the school district and assigned to schools in order to lend assistance to classroom teachers, usually as a result of the inclusion of children that have been deemed exceptional according to Section 12 of the Education Act. Teacher Assistants are assigned to teachers to assist them in completing the various non-teaching duties they are required to complete each day. Teacher Assistants are not to be viewed as an individual attendant for a specific child and are unable to offer academic support. Q: How can my child receive help from a Resource Teacher? A: Each school in District 8 has at least one resource teacher that offers services to both the students and the teachers. The service to the student includes one on one direct instruction for short periods of time and being a member of the team that develops and implements a Special Education Plan. The service to the teachers in the building is consultation on exceptionalities and on making modifications/accommodations to a student's educational program. Each of the resource teachers carry a very heavy case load and it may not be possible to work with every student referred to them. If you believe that your child has a learning difficulty and may benefit from the services of a resource teacher, call the school and ask for an appointment to discuss your concerns. The resource teacher may be able to make suggestions that will address the concerns. Q: What is the policy with regard to inclusion? A: The province of New Brunswick has a policy of inclusionary education for all students. This means that under to Section 12 of the Education Act all students that have been deemed exceptional shall receive Special Education Programs, and services shall be provided so the exceptional student can participate with students not deemed as exceptional in regular classroom settings. |
