Roy Bickell Public School views our
parents as integral partners in the learning process. We believe that,
in order to achieve our mission statement, The Grande Prairie Public School District is a learning community in which every student succeeds, we need to work collaboratively with students, parents and community.
The
School Act states, “A board shall ensure that each student enrolled in a
school operated by a board is provided with a safe and caring
environment that fosters and maintains respectful and responsible
behaviours.” Each year Alberta Education surveys parents on areas such
as providing a safe and caring school environment. GPPSD scores well in
this area and we are currently at the highest result over the past six
years.
If you have a concern about your child’s education or
something that has happened at school, it is best to address these
concerns quickly and in an appropriate manner. Communicate your
concern(s) calmly and clearly. It is always best to address concerns
with your child’s teachers first. See Working Together to Resolve Differences
https://education.alberta.ca/parents/role/workingtogether/
Alberta Education provides some tips for parents on preparing your child for the school year,
https://education.alberta.ca/parents/role/tips/
and some FAQ’s
https://education.alberta.ca/parents/role/questions/
Each
grade has a curriculum that is determined by Alberta Education, more
information about programming from Alberta Education can be accessed at:
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program.aspx
Specifics about what your child will learn in each grade can be found at My Child's Learning: http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/index.html