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Making the education of your child a positive
experience.
Information about New Heights School
New Heights School is a new independent school founded on the belief that successful
learning occurs when a child is encouraged and motivated and receiving an
education that meets their specific learning styles and needs. The school does
not place children in grades based on chronological age, but instead provides an
education that suits the student’s particular needs based on ability. This style
of teaching benefits all students as it meets the needs of students at various
levels of ability so no student falls behind or becomes bored when the
instruction is too easy or repetitive. It will provide a positive and dynamic
learning environment where children are treated with respect, encouraged to take
risks in their learning without fear of failure or ridicule by either teachers
or students. As such, there will be a zero tolerance for negative behavior such
as bullying, teasing, or threats of personal injury. All people will be
respected for their unique strengths and interests, encouraged to nurture their
body, mind and spirit, and know that a positive attitude is a key element for a
positive and successful learning experience.
Children learn together, learn cooperation
skills, allowing children to interact with different ages just as they would in
a family setting, and in the community. Children are able to enhance skills by
observing the learning of others, build on leadership skills by providing help
when appropriate, and work in an environment that is more true to the real world
than a setting that segregates based on chronological age.
The classroom setting is organized with the use of learning or activity
centers. It has a large variety of learning materials in order to meet the
needs of each student. There is time for individual work, group work, and
one-on-one instruction. The emphasis is on providing a successful and
positive learning experience for all students. The number of students in the
school will remain small with a student to teacher ratio of 8 to 1 or less.
Positive family involvement in the education of a child is an important factor
in optimal success for the individual. As such, parental involvement and input
will be encouraged by the staff. A collaborative relationship between teachers,
students and parents will help to ensure that the needs of each student will be
met with care and insight into each individual’s needs, strengths, and
interests.
It is with great enthusiasm that I offer your family this educational
experience. It is my belief as both a parent and a teacher that with the proper
guidance and environment that it is possible to discover the unique strengths of
each child, and ultimately nurture happy and successful learners who will meet
the future with success and confidence.
Sheila Moeck, B.A.Hons, B.Ed., Primary/Junior Divisions
For More Information Contact
Sheila Moeck
New Heights School
e-mail:
info@newheightsschool.ca
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