The meeting last week for parents of Grade 9 students, to provide them with information about the Grade 10 Test of Reading and Writing, was attended by only 4 parents. TAG time will now count as part of the 1250 minutes of teaching time. The Bank has been very good Laurier, through the donation of computers and the provision of co-op placements. Study time Larry Tyo asked about the amount of unsupervised study time during school hours. Dale Maxwell and Heidi Gollert indicated that classes are sent to the cafeteria, with assigned work, and supervised, when teachers are absent, in lieu of having supply teachers.
Attendance is taken.
While the noise level in the cafeteria may not be ideal, this system works well in providing supervision and regimentation. Ward Council Michelle Schachow reported that programme rationalization at the elementary level was discussed at the recent Ward Council meeting, as well as the provincial Code of Conduct. There was some discussion about the items and the role of councils. Michelle will obtain more information. Other business Bert Forrin initiated a discussion of study time for formal OAC evaluations.