End of the First Term/ Quarter - Friday, November 13th

The end of the first term/quarter is just around the corner. If you haven't started already, then NOW is the time to start organizing the samples that you plan to include in your child's end of quarter package/portfolio.

I encourage you to use this time of the school year to sit down with your child and go through the work that has been completed over the past couple of months. Talk about what has been accomplished well, goals for the next term/quarter, favourite projects or activities, etc. Use this time as a learning experience for your child.

***(This next section is just for those families on the Individualized program [DLI]. Those families on the Standard program [DLS] should scroll down to "What to Include in an End of Quarter Package")

For those families on the Individualized program, the parent and child can work together in choosing what to include in his/her portfolio. Some ideas for presenting your portfolio include: using folders for various subject areas, using a binder divided into subject areas, using an electronic web album (like Picasa or Smilebox), or simply placing everything into a big envelope.


What to Include in a Portfolio:

The following items should be included in your child’s portfolio:

4 Language Arts samples
*** Please include a VARIETY of samples some of which may include: a journal entry, a personal letter, poetry or story writing, tests or quizzes related to spelling or grammar, a reading log, a recording of reading aloud or of a recitation, a list, a chart or a diagram, etc.

4 Math samples
i.e. chapter or unit tests, speed drills, photos of hands-on math activities, a photocopy of the rules of a favourite math game, etc.

3-4 Science samples
i.e. chapter or units tests, an experiment log, an observation or nature journal, diagrams or charts, a photo of student doing an experiment or on a field trip, a list of books related to Science, etc.

3-4 Social Studies samples
i.e. chapter or unit tests, a field trip journal (may include photos), a list of fiction and/or non-fiction books related to Social Studies topics, map work, a mini report/presentation (written, pictorial, or oral), an audio or video recording presenting Social Studies information, etc.

PE Log and PE Assessment Form (if student is taking structured sports lessons)

3 Visual Art samples (for those using Visual Arts as their Fine Arts focus)

Music and Dance Assessment Forms (if student is taking music or dance lessons)

1-2 Health and Career samples
i.e. devotional material, goal setting chart or sheet, list of activities completed relating to health and career topics (i.e. nutrition, healthy living, friendships, responsibilities in the home, safety)

Work Habits Form - This form is a parent assessment of your child's work habits. As well there is an area to include scripture memory information.

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What to Include in an End of Quarter Package:

The following items should be included in your child’s end of quarter package:

Grades 1 - 3
*All completed pace tests
*All completed supplement assignments - The Quarter 1 supplement assignments include:
All About Me
Reading Response
Math Supplement Activities
Science Supplement Activities
Social Studies Supplement Activities
Fire Safety Activity
*Reading Log
*PE Log and PE Assessment Form (if student is taking structured sports lessons)
*3 Visual Art samples (for those using Visual Arts as their Fine Arts focus)
*Music and Dance Assessment Forms (if student is taking music or dance lessons)
*Work Habits Form - This form is a parent assessment of your child's work habits. As well there is an area to include scripture memory information.


Kindergarten
*The last completed pace in all subject areas (Word Building, English, Math, Science and Social Studies)
*All completed supplement assignments - The Quarter 1 supplement assignments include:
All About Me
*Student Assessment for Quarter 1
*Printing Practice worksheets (optional)
*Fire Safety Activity
*PE Log and PE Assessment Form (if student is taking structured sports lessons)
*Music and Dance Assessment Forms (if student is taking music or dance lessons)
*Work Habits Form - This form is a parent assessment of your child's work habits. As well there is an area to include scripture memory information.