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Hallmarks

HALLMARK 1
Governance
CATEGORY 1 - SOCIETY: The society is governed according to up-to-date, complete and well-defined Bylaws which guide the board in operating the school society.
 
CATEGORY 2 - BOARD: The board shall adopt and conduct its ordinary business using a policy governance model of decision making for various parts of the organization, but especially the school operation.
HALLMARK 2
Philosophy
The school has a comprehensive and rooted instructional purpose which guides its educational activities and enables it to assess post-modern influences.
HALLMARK 3
Administration
The board governs the school through an effective, policy-directed management style.
 
CATEGORY 1 - ORGANIZATION: The management team gives competent and professional leadership to the school.
 
CATEGORY 2 - ADMISSIONS and PLACEMENTS: The school shall demonstrate that it is organized to meet the educational needs of all students, including a full-range of exceptionalities, who are admitted.
 
CATEGORY 3 - TEAM LEADERSHIP: Cooperation and regular consultation shall exist between officers of the board and administrators on staff.
HALLMARK 4
Finances
The school is supported with adequate financial resources and exhibits sound fiscal management.
HALLMARK 5
Curriculum
The program of studies defines clear academic standards for instruction and: considers student interests and abilities in providing a balance of courses that meet student needs, uses a variety of instructional methods, surpasses the requirements of the Ontario curriculum, articulates a worldview, identifies core subjects and skills.
HALLMARK 6
Students
The school encourages and enhances the growth of each student in a supportive, stimulating learning environment and ensures that maximum learning performance outcomes are achieved each year.
CATEGORY 1 - STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: is measured using internal and external methods.
 
CATEGORY 2 - GUIDANCE SERVICES: gives adequate career and personal assistance.
CATEGORY 3 - LEARNING RESOURCES: ensures a wide up-to-date range of materials.
HALLMARK 7
Teachers
The school employs qualified teachers and supports them in their professional performance in the classroom.
HALLMARK 8
Facilities
The school has attractive, safe, and adequate facilities for each of its programs.
HALLMARK 9
Students
The school exhibits a dynamic culture and distinctive spiritual tone and renews its practices with confidence and joy.
CATEGORY 1 - HEALTH & SAFETY: meets current government standards.
CATEGORY 2 - ETHOS: provides authentic avenues for expression and participation
HALLMARK 10 Community Relations
The school conducts significant and regular contacts with parents and other supporters and has evidence that its goals and programs meet parental expectations.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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