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École Louis Legrand ACADEMICS & Curriculum
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Curriculum
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Curriculum approach at École Louis Legrand: Traditional
École Louis Legrand has a Traditional approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Liberal Arts, Progressive, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
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International curriculum & programs at École Louis Legrand: French National Curriculum
Approach
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| Academic |
Pedagogies and subject courses:
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Mathematics
Mathematics approach at École Louis Legrand: Equal Balance
École Louis Legrand has an Equal Balance approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Discovery Math approach).
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For more information about the mathematics curriculum, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website. See: Mathematics Curriculum – https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/elementary-mathematics This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
Textbooks and supplementary materials:
- Self developed course;
Calculator policy:
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Early Reading
Early Reading approach at École Louis Legrand: Balanced Literacy
École Louis Legrand has a Balanced Literacy approach to Early Reading (as opposed to Phonics-intensive, Whole Language approach).
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For more information about the curriculum, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website. See: Early Reading Curriculum – https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/guide-effective-early-reading/development-reading-skills This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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Writing
Writing approach at École Louis Legrand: Equal balance
École Louis Legrand has an Equal balance approach to Writing (as opposed to Systematic approach, Process approach approach).
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This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
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Science
Science approach at École Louis Legrand: Equal Balance
École Louis Legrand has an Equal Balance approach to Science (as opposed to Expository, Inquiry approach).
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For more information about the science curriculum, please note that in Ontario, Science is integrated with Technology under the Science and Technology curriculum. We invite you to consult the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website: Science and Technology Curriculum – https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/science-technology This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
Treatment of evolution:
Subject Offered Evolution as consensus theory Evolution as one of many equally viable theories Evolution is not taught Topics covered in curriculum:
Subject Offered Biology Chemistry Ecology Geology Meteorology Physics Physiology Zoology Literature
Literature approach at École Louis Legrand: Equal Balance
École Louis Legrand has an Equal Balance approach to Literature (as opposed to Traditional, Social Justice approach).
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For more information about the Literature curriculum, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website. See: Literature : Curriculum: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/sec-esl-eld This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
Program covers:
Subject Offered Canadian lit American lit European (continental) lit World (non-Western) lit English lit Ancient lit Social Studies
Social Studies approach at École Louis Legrand: Expanding Communities
École Louis Legrand has an Expanding Communities approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Core Knowledge, Thematic approach).
[Show: About Expanding Communities?]What École Louis Legrand says:
For more information about the Social Studies, History and Geography curriculum, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website. See: Social Studies, History and Geography: Curriculum: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/elementary-sshg This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences approach at École Louis Legrand: Equal Balance
École Louis Legrand has an Equal Balance approach to Humanities and Social Sciences (as opposed to Perennialism, Pragmatism approach).
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For more information about the Humanities and social sciences curriculum, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website. See: Humanities and social sciences : Curriculum: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/social-sciences-humanities This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages approach at École Louis Legrand: Equal Balance
École Louis Legrand has an Equal Balance approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Communicative approach).
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For more information about the Classic languages curriculum, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website. See: Curriculum –https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/classical-studies-intl-languages This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
Language instruction offered in:
Subject Offered Chinese-Cantonese Chinese-Mandarin French German Greek Italian Japanese Hebrew Latin Russian Spanish ESL Fine Arts
Fine Arts approach at École Louis Legrand: Equal Balance
École Louis Legrand has an Equal Balance approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Creative approach).
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Subject Offered Acting Dance Drama/Theatre Graphic Design Music Visual Arts Visual studio philosophy:
Expressive Disciplined What École Louis Legrand says:
For more information about the Arts curriculum, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website. See: Arts : Curriculum: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/secondary-arts This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
Computers and Technology
Computers and Technology approach at École Louis Legrand: Light integration
École Louis Legrand has a Light integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Heavy integration, Medium integration approach).
[Show: About Light integration?]What École Louis Legrand says:
For more information about the Technology education and computer science curriculum, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website. See: Technology education and computer sciences : Curriculum: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/technological-education / https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/computer-studies This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
Program covers:
Subject Offered Computer science Robotics Web design Physical Education
What École Louis Legrand says:
For more information about the Health and physical education curriculum, please refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s official website. See: Health and physical education : Curriculum: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/elementary-health-and-physical-education This course follows a flipped classroom approach, as implemented by École Louis Legrand. In this pedagogical model, students are expected to review learning materials (videos, readings, digital resources) independently before attending class. Then, at a scheduled time, they meet with the teacher to ask questions, engage in discussion, deepen their understanding, and reinforce their learning.
Advanced Placement courses
This information is not currently available.Sex and health education
Sex and health education approach at École Louis Legrand: Ontario curriculum
École Louis Legrand has an Ontario curriculum approach to Sex and health education (as opposed to Does not follow prrovincialcurriculum approach).
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Language
Learn about École Louis Legrand's languages of instruction and enrolment.
École Louis Legrand is a bilingual / dual-immersion school with English, French as the primary language of instruction
| English - 40% | French - 60% | ||||||||
Language of enrolment include: English, French
Online Learning
École Louis Legrand's online learning approach and offerings. Learn about this school's online programs and courses offered, its course formats, and its teaching and learning approaches.
École Louis Legrand operates as an online school.
Course format
| Type | Offered |
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| Distance | |
| Asynchronous | |
| Synchronous |
What École Louis Legrand says about their course format:
Distance: Yes, Louis Legrand offers distance learning courses without real-time or face-to-face teaching. Through asynchronous and flexible pathways, students can progress at their own pace while receiving structured academic guidance and personalized support throughout their program
Asynchronous: Asynchronous Course Options at Louis Legrand
Independent – Flexible Schedule: Students progress at their own pace with no required live sessions. Support is available 24/7 from certified teaching staff, and assessments are corrected promptly (within 2–5 days depending on the course type)
Accelerated Courses: These run for just 4 weeks and are subject to approval. They offer rapid progression with daily email support and quick feedback on assignments
Spread-Out Courses: Designed for a longer timeline (23–40 weeks), these allow students to manage their workload over several months while still receiving consistent support from instructors
Synchronous: Yes, Louis Legrand does offer synchronous learning formats that involve real-time, face-to-face instruction. These are structured around fixed schedules and live interactions between students and certified teachers
Academic support and services
| Type | Offered |
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| Dedicated teacher per course | |
| Exam proctoring | |
| Student progress tracker | |
| Regular office hours | |
| Additional support | |
| Study groups | |
| Special needs support |
What École Louis Legrand says about their academic support and services:
Dedicated teacher per course: Yes, Louis Legrand offers at least one dedicated teacher for each course. Every course is led by a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers, ensuring professional instruction and academic integrityYes, Louis Legrand offers at least one dedicated teacher for each course. Every course is led by a certified member of the Ontario College of Teachers, ensuring professional instruction and academic integrity.
Exam proctoring: Yes, Louis Legrand offers proctoring for exams and tests. This ensures academic integrity and a secure testing environment for all students.Yes, Louis Legrand offers proctoring for exams and tests. This ensures academic integrity and a secure testing environment for all students.
Student progress tracker: Yes, Louis Legrand provides tools to track student progress. These systems are designed to give both students and parents clear visibility into academic performance and engagement.
Regular office hours: Louis Legrand teachers maintain regular office hours to support students and engage with families. These sessions are offered virtually, allowing for flexible scheduling and personalized guidance. Families can also book one-on-one meetings with staff or the school director through video conferencing
Additional support: École Louis Legrand offers a range of extra academic support options to help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Academic enrichment et support; Virtual support.
Study groups: Louis Legrand encourages collaborative learning through virtual study groups designed to support students across all grade levels. These groups are part of the school’s commitment to personalized and community-based education.
Special needs support: École Louis Legrand is committed to supporting students with special education needs through a personalized and inclusive approach.
Curriculum Pace
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Curriculum Pace approach at École Louis Legrand: Standard-enriched
École Louis Legrand has a Standard-enriched approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Accelerated, Student-paced approach).
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What École Louis Legrand says about their curriculum pace:
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Flexible pacing style
| Type | Offered |
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| Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
| Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
| Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
| Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
| Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
| Differentiated assessment |
What École Louis Legrand says about their flexible pacing:
L'él. peut avoir des cours one to one, en groupe, indépendanement.
Academic Culture
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Academic Culture approach at École Louis Legrand: Rigorous
École Louis Legrand has a Rigorous approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Supportive approach).
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What École Louis Legrand says about their academic culture:
At École Louis Legrand in Toronto, we foster a rigorous academic culture grounded in high expectations, intellectual curiosity, and student engagement. Our curriculum is designed to challenge learners at every level, encouraging them to strive for academic excellence while developing critical thinking and independence. Students are expected to take an active role in their learning, both in and outside the classroom. At the same time, we provide strong individual support and guidance, ensuring that each student is empowered to meet challenges and grow. Our approach, inspired by the French tradition of academic excellence, prepares students not only for strong academic outcomes but for a lifelong passion for learning.
Developmental priorities
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Primary Developmental Priority: Intellectual
The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."
Secondary Developmental Priority: Emotional
The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."
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Special needs support
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A - Forms of Support
Accommodation:
Modification:
Remediation:
B - Environments
Resource Assistance:
Withdrawal Assistance:
Partial Integration:
Full-Time Class:
Special NeedNeed
Forms of SupportA
EnvironmentsB
ADHD
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Learning disabilitiesDyslexia (Language-Based Learning Disability)This is a learning disability that can limit a child's ability to read and learn. It can have a variety of traits. A few of the main ones are impaired phonological awareness and decoding, problems with orthographic coding, and auditory short-term memory impairment.Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)This is a sound differentiation disorder involving problems with reading, comprehension, and language.DyscalculiaThis is a kind of specific learning disability in math. Kids with this math disorder have problems with calculation. They may also have problems with math-related concepts such as time and money.DysgraphiaThis is a kind of specific learning disability in writing. It involves problems with handwriting, spelling, and organizing ideas.Language Processing DisorderThis is characterized by having extreme difficulty understanding what is heard and expressing what one wants to say. These disorders affect the area of the brain that controls language processing.Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)These involve difficulties interpreting non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language. They're usually characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal skills and weaker motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor DeficitA characteristic seen in people with learning disabilities such as Dysgraphia or Non-verbal LD. It can result in missing subtle differences in shapes or printed letters, losing place frequently, struggles with cutting, holding pencil too tightly, or poor eye/hand coordination.
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DevelopmentalAutismRefers to a range of conditions that involve challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication. They also involve unique strengths and differences. For instance, there are persons with both low- and high-functioning autism (some claim the latter is identical to Asperger's syndrome).Asperger's SyndromeOn the autism spectrum, Asperger's is considered quite mild in terms of symptoms. While traits can vary widely, many kids with Asperger's struggle with social skills. They also sometimes fixate on certain subjects and engage in repetitive behaviour.Down syndromehis is associated with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics.Intellectual disabilityThis is a condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning (e.g., reasoning, learning, and problem solving). Intellectual disabilities are also known as general learning disabilities (and used to be referred to as a kind of mental retardation).Williams syndromeThis is a rare genetic disorder present at birth. It is characterized by intellectual disabilities or learning problems, unique facial features, and cardiovascular problems.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. These may include growth deficits, facial anomalies, and damage to the central nervous system, which can lead to cognitive, behavioural, and other problems.
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Behavioral and EmotionalTroubled behaviour / troubled teensroubled teens tend to have problems that are intense, persistent, and can lead to quite unpredictable behaviour. This can lead to behavioural and emotional issues, such as drug and alcohol abuse, criminal behaviour, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.Clinical DepressionThis is a mental health disorder also called "major depression." It involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss, and anger. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in relationships with others or in daily activities, such as school, work, or one's social life.Clinical anxietyThis is a mood disorder involving intense, relentless feelings of distress and fear. They can also have excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations, and repeated episodes of intense anxiety or terror.Suicidal thoughtsThis involves persistent thoughts about ending one's life.Drug and alcohol abuseThis involves the excessive use of drug and/or alcohol, which interferes with daily functioning.Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)This is a disruptive behavioural disorder which normally involves angry outbursts, often directed at people of authority. This behaviour must last continuously for six months or more and significantly interfere with daily functioning.
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PhysicalMultiple sclerosisThis is a condition of the central nervous system. It affects the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Symptoms can include fatigue, loss of motor control, memory loss, depression, and cognitive difficulties.Cerebral palsyhis refers to a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. CP is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture.Muscular dystrophyMuscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder which weakens the body's muscles. Causes, symptoms, age of onset, and prognosis vary between individuals.Spina BifidaThis is a condition present at birth due to the incomplete formation of the spine and spinal cord. It can lead to a number of physical challenges, including paralysis or weakness in the legs, bowel and bladder incontinence, hydrocephalus (too much fluid in the brain), and deformities of the spine.Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)This is a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Also known as "sensory integration disorder," it affects fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It may also affect speech.BlindnessVisual impairment is a decreased ability or inability to see that can't be fixed in usual ways, such as with glasses. Some people are completely blind, while others have what's called "legal blindness."DeafnessHearing impairment, also known as "hearing loss," is a partial or total inability to hear. The degree of hearing impairment varies between people. It can range from complete hearing loss (or deafness) to partial hearing loss (meaning the ears can pick up some sounds).Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic condition, which affects the body's respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. It affects young children and adults.Multiple physicalAccommodating a wide range of physical conditions and disabilities.
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Academic support
| Type | Offered |
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| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Mild but clinically diagnosed learning disabilities
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| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
Additional support
| Type | Offered |
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| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
Gifted learner support
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Class structure
| Program | Offered |
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| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
In-class adaptations
| Program | Offered |
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| Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
| Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
| Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
| Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
| Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
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Homework Policy
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Nightly homework
In grade Gr. 12, École Louis Legrand students perform an average of 1 hour of homework per night.
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| École Louis Legrand | 0 mins | 0 mins | 0 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 45 mins | 45 mins | 60 mins |
| Site Average | 16 mins | 19 mins | 26 mins | 31 mins | 37 mins | 44 mins | 56 mins | 60 mins | 75 mins | 84 mins | 100 mins | 107 mins |
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Report Card Policy
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How assessments are delivered across the grades
| Type | Grades |
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| Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
| Academic achievement reporting | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
| Habits and behaviour reporting | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 1 to Gr. 12 |
