https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths To identify what you consider to be the three main strengths of the academic program. en-us 2019-04-02 19:00:02 UTC 2026-02-15 04:41:50 UTC hello@padlet.com berrymelissa https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348028631 2. Dynamic and innovative programs:
-FNMI (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) focus
-French (bilingualism)
-Internationalism 
-Physical activity

1. Excellence in teaching due to PD support:
-Cohort 21 (Character dev., and multi-disciplinary teaching)
-Courses
-Classes

7. Resource Centre Staff: 
-Study Skills program they have developed with the Junior students during chapel time (they are including a brief description in the weekly and the teacher weekly)

Extra
Relationships with students:
-Lunch tables
-Coaching
-Trips
-Camps
-Outdoor Ed.




]]> 2019-04-03 12:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348028631 eadaoin_oboyle https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348028644 (Ben, Chris, Kathryn, Brennan, Geri-Lee, Cristina, Éadaoin)

-Record keeping (15)
-Encouraging students (20)
-Instructional materials and equipment available (11)]]> 2019-04-03 12:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348028644 https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348028805 A - very good resources and opportunities to adapt and experiment with new resources (CAIS3: 7, 11)

B - student support is very good (CAIS3: 12, 18)

C - Record keeping (CAIS3: 15)

D - Flexibility of academic program (full IB, IB Certificates, Ontario courses) (CAIS3: 8)]]> 2019-04-03 12:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348028805 https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348028936 # 7 (with caveat),11,16,18
Alyssa, Lyne, Jon, Sheri, Lee, James G]]> 2019-04-03 12:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348028936 https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348029070 (Jessica, Bryan M, James M, Brigid, Bryan O, Michelle)
#7- Library
#3- customizable academic program
#14 - teachers endeavour to give personalized, ongoing, progressive feedback via Edsby, one on one, TAG, with an identifiable timeline in the teacher's handbook


]]> 2019-04-03 12:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348029070 https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348029366 #3 Subject Specialists Gr. 4 - 8
#5 Class size
#2 Daily PE / Activity 
#9 MAD Program
#2 Co-curricular opportunities
#12 Full-time learning strategist]]> 2019-04-03 12:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348029366 sgomme https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348029668 (Saba, Shelley, Jenny, Lisa B, Val, Julia, Anjelien)
#15 - record keeping
#12 (partially) - learning strategies course for grade 9's + learning strategist (our strategic plan needs to include what type of students we want - if we want any kind of learner, we need more support for that strategy)
#8 - great resource having Christine and Sheryl 
#7 - the staff

]]> 2019-04-03 12:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348029668 https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348029747 (#5) Class sizes (student to teacher ratios. Average class size is 15, ideal 12-16 works best) 
(#7) Library and technology resources (resource availability--always helpful for information resources. Always gotten books when needed when return from conferences). General teacher resources, technology and classroom material. New teaching materials and resources always supported 
(#2) Diverse expertise of staff who are experts in their fields and can support student learning in their specialized area. ]]> 2019-04-03 12:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348029747 https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348030074 (Jessica, Bryan M, James M, Brigid, Bryan O, Michelle)
#6 - a well developed technology program to ensure a universally strategic use of technology amongst all incorporates
- provide a scope and sequence for academic technology use for staff and students 
#17 - we fall short in the high quality, online learning experience
#16 - we bleed a lot of academic time, so for content heavy courses, there is an issue getting through the ministry expectations]]> 2019-04-03 12:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348030074 kaitlin_burns https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348031604 11. The school has instructional tools and resources available for teaching.  Lots of resources are available and requests are accommodated.
14. The class sizes and ways that students receive feedback for both grades, individual discussions with teachers and digital responses for their work is very conducive to student growth.  Students also receive feedback from TAG teachers, co-curricular coaches and mentors about their overall growth.
16.  We continually meet and exceed Ministry expectations. 
Didier, Hana, Trudy, Kaitlin, Tamara, Nadia ]]> 2019-04-03 12:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348031604 https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348031823 (Lindsay, Marc-André, Mike, Jonathan, Maddie)
# 2 - School's program is dynamic and innovative to address the rapidly changing globalized world (department meetings)
# 11 - The school has instructional materials and equipment available in sufficient quality, quantity, and variety to give effective support to the program (new lab and discovery room)
# 14 - The school ensures that all students receive feedback that is personal, timely, and supports growth and development (Edsby messages, report card comments, student-teacher conversations, before/after-school meeting with students)]]> 2019-04-03 12:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348031823 https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348035612 (Greg T., Kelly M. Chelsea, Lisa L., Beverly, Dave B.)
#9 - opportunities for students to practice a repertoire of thinking skills
#11 - school has instructional materials and equipment etc.
#8 - school guides students to choose current and post-secondary programs very well]]> 2019-04-03 12:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/AshburyCollege/CAIS3strengths/wish/348035612