Learning Resources (Room 210)
Contents
- 1Learning Resources Staff
- 2Resources
- 2.12018 EQAO Literacy Test Information for Grade 10 students & Previously eligible
- 2.22017-2018 EQAO Math Test Information for Grade 9 students
- 3Chromebooks
- 4Read & Write
- 5Homework Help and Planning Sheets
- 6Study Skills
- 7Enrichment Information
- 8College, University, Apprenticeship and Trade Information
- 8.1Conestoga College
- 9Additional Links and Information
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Our main focus is to support students who have been identified as requiring support, through the process of an Individual Education Plan (IEP), and/or Identification, Placement, Review Committee (IPRC) exceptionality.
We offer:
- academic support
- test-taking strategies and study skills support
- access to a wide variety of technological options
- information about services in the community
- credit-bearing Learning Strategies course (GLE) for students (permission from the Department Head)
Learning Resources Staff
| Name, Role | Name, Role |
|---|---|
| Kelly MacDonald, Dept. Head, SERT | Rubina Chandler, SERT |
| Wayne Harnack, SERT | Andrea Kenny, EA |
| Christian Lemke, GLE Teacher | Georg Weiss, Life Skills Teacher |
| Tina Jumeian, SERT | Bonnie Drover-Reipert, CYW Life Skills |
| Sheila Taylor, SERT | Laura Devries, EA |
Contact us at 519-743-8265 ext 5210 or via email (firstname_lastname@wrdsb.ca)
Resources
2018 EQAO Literacy Test Information for Grade 10 students & Previously eligible
Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
- EQAO Website| Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
- Literacy Test – Tips & Reminders 2018
- Short Answer Info
- Multiple Choice Info
- News Article Info
- Series of Paragraphs Info
2017-2018 EQAO Math Test Information for Grade 9 students
EQAO | Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
Dates
- January 15 to January 26, 2018: First-semester students
- June 5 to June 18, 2018: Second-semester and full-year students
Chromebooks
Chromebook (Google Slides) All students coming into Grade 9 are provided with a Chromebook to use for their high school career. This presentation was created to give basic information about the Chromebook, as well as some added features and information on apps and extensions to support learning.
Read & Write
Read&Write (Google Slides). ReadWrite is a text to speech and speech to text extension with many more useful features to help with all school work and studying. This means it can read what is on most screens (personally typed or internet pages) and allows users to talk to the computer for quicker written communication.
Homework Help and Planning Sheets
- Math Homework Help Grades 7-10
- Free! To register students must have their O.E.N. (Ontario Education Number) located on their timetable or available from the school guidance or resource offices.
- Study Skills Summary Booklet
- Essay Planning Organizer
- How You Can Academically Support Your Child Eastwood Parent Booklet
- Tips for Getting Good Grades
- Project Planning Sheet ProjectPlanningSheet
- Note-taking sheet (allows for notes, plus areas to include questions and summaries) Note Outline
- Lesson Summary Sheet (great for review at night of the day’s lesson) Lesson Summary
- Reading Outline (process to follow when trying to truly understand what is read) Reading Right
- Cornell Note-taking Template CornellNotes
- Graphic Organizer Samples graphic organizer samples
Study Skills
Great Website Links for you to watch, read and learn about how to learn and practice the skill of studying!
- Conestoga College – Learning Commons
- McMaster University – Academic Skills Online (videos/podcasts)
- University of Guelph – Time Management(handouts and information packages)
- University of Waterloo – Study Skills Packages
- University of Lethbridge – Study Skill Tips
Enrichment Information
Enrichment opportunities are offered both in the school and in the community. Various contests are offered throughout the year (i.e. Mathematics, English, Science and Language Departments), and external offerings include contests, workshops, and courses. Students should speak to their Guidance Counsellor or Learning Resources Teacher to inquire about these opportunities.
- Enrichment Opportunities @ The University of Waterloo
- SHAD gives exceptional young people a glimpse of the future. Their month-long summer program will show you what you can achieve if you think big and pursue your extraordinary potential.
College, University, Apprenticeship and Trade Information
- Transition Resource Guide is a fantastic guide to support students with disabilities as they transition to post-secondary options in Ontario
- Parent/Student Access Information Are you applying to University and/or College
- Bursary Application ($) Bursary Application Sample PDF
- Getting Ready for Post-Secondary (College or University) Transition Package
- College/University Accessing Supports Guide Accessing Support Information for Post Secondary
Students who have experienced mental health issues can now participate in a transition program for college or university. Check the following brochures for more information:
- STEPS (At Conestoga College for students attending there) STEPS_brochure-final draft2015
- GPS Launch (At Guelph University for students attending ANY university in Ontario) (1) LaunchPrep application 2015 GPS LaunchAd – Accessible
Conestoga College
- Access information on their Welcome Centre for Prospective students
- PASS – Summer Transition program to learn more about college
Additional Links and Information
Waterloo Region:
- Ray of Hope Addiction Services
- Developmental Services Resource Centre for Waterloo Region