Taking into consideration input from teachers and School Council we have been busy planning the organization of the school for next year. Using projection numbers for September 2016 our school organization for the 2016-17 school year will look like this:
It is important to note that this organization is based on our projected enrolment. We will adjust as required depending on actual enrolment in September. As we have been working through this process, our focus has been on keeping our pupil-teacher ratio as small as possible.
Our teaching teams will be looking at how they can use their classrooms and space to meet the learning needs of all of the children in their grade/program configuration.
French Immersion
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Spanish Bilingual
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| Grade 1 | 4 classes | |
| Grade 2 | 4 classes | 3 classes |
| Grade 3 | 4 classes | 3 classes |
| Grade 4 | 3 classes | 3 classes |
| Grade 5 | 2 classes | 2 classes |
| Grade 6 | 2 classes |
It is important to note that this organization is based on our projected enrolment. We will adjust as required depending on actual enrolment in September. As we have been working through this process, our focus has been on keeping our pupil-teacher ratio as small as possible.
A second issue that we look at is our use of space in the building. Our priorities are:
- different kinds of spaces for each grade/language configuration
- windows for at least one class in each grade/language configuration
- classrooms of the same grade/language configuration are in close proximity
Our teaching teams will be looking at how they can use their classrooms and space to meet the learning needs of all of the children in their grade/program configuration.
If you have questions regarding school organization or any of the other issues mentioned above please call or email.
Scott Fehr
Principal | Westgate School
skfehr@cbe.ab.ca
