St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A Family in Learning
As outlined in the Board’s Allergy policy, parents are asked to inform the school of life-threatening allergies and are required to fill in S15 and S15a forms (forms will be shared electronically with parents). Parents are asked to ensure that students for whom Epi-Pens are prescribed have two Epi-Pens at school. It is strongly advised that one Epi-Pen is on the student’s person at all ... Continue reading "Anaphylaxis and Allergies"
The York Catholic District School Board recognizes concerns related to pediculosis (head lice) at the school and community level. Pediculosis (head lice) are not a public hazard, as they do not cause illness, but they are a nuisance. To prevent pediculosis (head lice) from becoming a problem at our school we all need to work together. Please check your child’s head on a regular basis ... Continue reading "Pediculosis (Lice)"
As we approach Halloween we anticipate the joy of those who will wish to celebrate this time with great joy, and also those who would offer caution and consideration. It is important to note that we must discourage cultural misappropriation in costumes, and the appropriateness of costumes to be worn in our school.
Some suggestions to bring to your attention include:
According to the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students outpace their provincial peers in all areas of testing.
“We are very proud of our students and staff for the high level of achievement they consistently demonstrate throughout the school year,” says Domenic Scuglia, YCDSB ... Continue reading "York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results"
We are pleased to provide you with achievement highlights of our school results on the provincial EQAO Test written last spring. We will be reviewing our detailed EQAO results and other school assessment data, in order to build on our strengths and address areas requiring improvement. Students who participated in the assessment received their individual results in October. For additional information about this and other ... Continue reading "SJRH EQAO School Profile"
This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in ... Continue reading "YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule"
