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FAQ's
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the school's Mission/Vision?
2. What is the school's philosophy of education?
3. How do you measure academic performance?
4. What curriculum does JKCS use?
5. Are the school's teachers certified professionals?
6. Does John Knox operate on policies which are available to all
parents?
7. What are the school tuition structures and payment schedules?
8. Does John Knox provide financial statements and annual reports?
9. Is JKCS a secure school?
10. What are the class sizes at John Knox?
11. Does JKCS have extra curricular activities?
12. What educational enrichment opportunities are available at
John Knox?
13. Does John Knox perform well on national standardized tests?
14. Does JKCS have organized sports programs?
15. Does John Knox have an after school care program?
1.
What is the school's Mission/Vision?
Mission: John Knox Christian School educates the whole child through excellent Christ-centred programs within a Christian community, to live and serve in God's world.
Vision: John Knox Christian School is recognized within the communiyt as a leader in christian elementary education through excellent programs, facilities, and resources to better equip children to live and serve in God's world. (top)
2.
What is the school's philosophy of education?
At JKCS we recognize all students have diverse learning styles.
Our objective is to ensure that we meet the needs of each student.
Our approach is to teach the whole child, emotionally, spiritually,
physically, socially and intellectually. (top)
3.
How do you measure academic performance?
Students are tested regularly as well as work on grade appropriate
projects through out the school year. We provide report cards
three times per year. Faculty are available for structured parent/teacher
interviews following the first and second term reports. Our report
cards provide a grade mark plus an indication of effort in each
subject. Reports also provide an indication of the student's social
development. (top)
4.
What curriculum does JKCS use?
At JKCS we use curriculum from a variety of sources, the main
one being the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools. Our entire
curriculum meets or exceeds the Ontario Ministry of education
expectations. It is designed to help students see the world through
the lenses of scripture by integrating faith and learning.(top)
5.
Are the school's teachers certified professionals?
All of the teachers at JKCS are certified professionals. The majority
are members of the Ontario College of teachers. The teachers are
also re3quired to obtain the Ontario Christian School Teacher's
Certificate.(top)
6.
Does John Knox operate on policies which are available to all
parents?
As a Board run, parent supported school, JKCS takes its operational
direction from policies and procedures developed through a board
committee structure. All school policies are available on request
from the school office. (top)
7.
What is the school's tuition structure and payment schedule?
All independent schools struggle with making tuition as affordable
as possible. JKCS uses what we term a "tiered family rate".
A single child family pays one set price. A family with two children
would pay the 2 child rate on the tuition schedule. JKCS does
not use a per child tuition structure. Please see the tuition
page on the web site for the rate that applies to your family.
Payment options are available, however, all payment options commence
in August. (top)
8.
Does John Knox provide financial statements and annual reports?
As a not for profit organization we are constitutionally mandated
to have two general membership meetings per year. Each fall the
financial statements are presented and approved by the membership.
In the spring a budget is presented to the membership for their
vote of approval. (top)
9.
Is JKCS a secure school?
Both the Kindergarten campus and the main campus are secure facilities.
The play grounds are fenced with limited access. Doors at both
campuses are kept locked. Visitors to the main school campus must
obtain a visitor's ID tag from the main office before going into
the school.(top)
10.
What are the class sizes at John Knox?
The class size policy at JKCS follows the latest recommendations
from education professional. At the K through grade 3 level the
school's class size may not exceed 20. In grades 4 through 6 the
class size may not exceed 25. In grades 7 and 8 where students
begin a junior high school program of class rotation class sizes
may not exceed 28. The student teacher ratio for the entire school
is 18:1.(top)
11.
Does JKCS have extra curricular activities?
The extra curricular activities at JKCS include a variety of social,
academic and sports programs. (top)
§ Concerts And Dramatic Performance
§ Athletic Teams And Events
§ Athletic Intramurals
§ Clubs - Worship, Technology, Dance, Reading, Drama
§ Student Council
§ Community And School Service Projects
§ Peer Mediation
§ Science Fair
§ Battle Of The Books
§ Assemblies And Chapels
§ Theme Days
§ Field Trips
§ Choirs And Bands
§ Bus Patrol And Monitor
12.
What educational enrichment opportunities are available at John
Knox?
JKCS offers enrichment through our challenger program. The program
is offered as a supplement to our regular curriculum. It is open
to all students who are able to demonstrate a sufficient level
of proficiency in their regular school work. It is the student's
responsibility not to fall behind during the six weeks of challenger
activities.(top)
13.
Does John Knox perform well on national standardized tests?
We use a national standardized testing system called the Canadian
Tests of Basic Skills or CTBS. The purpose of the testing is to
determine if there are gaps in our program, provide feed back
to the teachers, and to give parents an indication of individual
student performance. JKCS performs very well when compared to
the national mean, as well as with other schools within the Ontario
Alliance of Christian Schools system.(top)
14.
Does JKCS have an organized sports program?
John Knox provides organized sports at two levels, an informal
intramural program and organized sports teams that compete against
other local and regional schools. We compete against other independent
and private schools in Oakville as well as regionally against
other school in the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools.(top)
15.
Does John Knox have an after school care program?
JKCS offers an after school care program which is owned and operated
by a JKCS parent. The program uses the schools facilities and
runs until 6pm each school day. After school care is available
for regular daily use or occasional use if a parent is unable
to pick up a student at the normal end of school. (top) |
