Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How does the SK program differ from the JK program?
2. I need some information about busing, where can I look?
3. Where can I find a calendar for the Alternate /Full Day Kindergarten Program?

How does the SK program differ from the JK program?

Many parents ask teachers how they design the Kindergarten program to cater 
and adopt to the Senior Kindergarten children and Junior Kindergarten 
children and the answers is: the same way we modify our programs in any other 
grade or class according to student needs, ability levels and varied 
interests.  Schools in York Region are working towards differeniated 
instruction which gives teachers opportunity to learn how to cater to and 
meet the varying needs of the individuals in their classrooms.  

One important thing to keep in mind is that the Kindergarten program is a TWO 
year program and the Ministry of Education Curriculum expectations for 
Kindergarten children are goals for children at the end of the TWO year 
program. Children in the Junior level learn the basic skills required and 
outline in the ministry documents while the Seniors continue to build on and 
expand their experience and knowledge in these areas whether they be 
extension activities, explorating and experimenting activities or review and 
practice activities.  Our goal is to develop confident, independent and 
capable Kindergarten childen who are ready to handle a full day in grade one.

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I need some information about busing, where can I look?

There is a link on this site for School Bus City that will give you lots of 
information about busing for children attending York Region schools.  You can 
find it under the "Links" page.

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Where can I find a calendar for the Alternate /Full Day Kindergarten Program?

You can find the link to the Alternate Day/Full Day Kindergarten 2006/2007 
Calendar under the "Links" page on this website.  There is a printable 
version of the calendar for you to print out at your convienence or you can 
also find it on our board website:  www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

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