Junior School (JK-Grade 6)
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The Parrott Junior School was built in 2003 and is home to our students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. Operating Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., our staff and faculty foster an environment of growth, curiosity and acceptance.
Junior Kindergarten
Junior Kindergarten students need an inviting, accepting and supervised program that stimulates their growth and development while encouraging curiosity about learning.
Our Junior Kindergarten program works to strengthen our students’ social, emotional and physical skills with opportunities to explore reading, writing, mathematics, science, technology, social studies and the arts.
In addition, our program offers daily French instruction, physical education and music. Students also enjoy exploring the great outdoors in a private fully-fenced yard.
Our music specialist teacher ensures a quality age-appropriate program that honours Albert College's rich tradition of musical and personal development.
Curriculum:
- Language (Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Understanding Media Material)
- Math
- Science and Technology
- French
- Music
- The Arts
- Personal and Social Development
- Physical and Health Education
Full-Time and Part-Time Options Available:
Junior Kindergarten is offered on a full-time basis or part-time basis depending on student readiness and family need.
Full-Time Option – offered from Monday to Friday inclusive from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Part-Time Option – part-time arrangements may also be made for children attending the Junior Kindergarten program in either mornings or 3 full days subject to availability and group size. Typically students transition to full-time by March Break or sooner in order to prepare for the full-time program in Senior Kindergarten. Parents interested in this part-time option are asked to contact the Junior School office at (613) 968-5726 to discuss their specific needs.
After school care is also available from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. for an additional fee.
Senior Kindergarten
THE Senior kindergarten (sK) program IS THE FIRST YEAR THAT OUR STUDENTS 4-5 years old TRANSFER TO THE PARROTT JUNIOR SCHOOL BUILDING.
Students will join their counterparts in Grades 1 to 6 for a full slate of learning Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each week at the Parrott Junior School at 39 Parker Street.
When children arrive for SK, many of them will be embarking on their first-ever experience of "full-time" schooling.In SK, children need a warm, inviting, accepting and supervised program that will stimulate their growth and development and maintain their curiosity about learning.
Our expanded full-time SK program strengthens our students’ social, emotional and physical skills with opportunities to explore reading, writing, math, science and technology, social studies and the arts.
Senior Kindergarten students are introduced to the latest technology and enjoy using classroom iPads to document their learning and for teacher-supported research.
Curriculum:
- Language (Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Understanding Media Material)
- Math
- Science and Technology
- French
- Music
- The Arts
- Personal and Social Development
- Physical and Health Education
Daily transportation and after school care from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. are available for an additional fee.
Grade 1
Students that are 6 years old transition into grade one.
Developing strong foundations and a love for learning is an important part of what we do at the Junior School. A mix of tradition, innovation and student-directed learning provides the support and challenges our students need to achieve their goals.
In addition, our program offers daily French instruction, physical education and music.Our music program begins in Pre-Kindergarten. Our music specialist teacher ensures a quality age-appropriate program that honours Albert College's rich tradition of musical and personal development.
Curriculum:
- Language (Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Understanding Media Material)
- Math
- Science and Technology
- French
- Music
- The Arts
- Personal and Social Development
- Physical and Health Education
Daily transportation and after school care from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. are available for an additional fee.
Grade 2
Students that are 7 years old transition into grade TWO.
Using the Ontario Curriculum as a guide to assist the transition for students joining us at anytime, we have the flexibility to offer programming that motivates our students, allowing for more meaningful connections and deeper learning.
An early introduction to French and instrumental music, as well as a large-scale performances are just a few ways that the Albert College experience differs from other educational options.
Curriculum:
- Language (Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Understanding Media Material)
- Math
- Science and Technology
- French
- Music
- The Arts
- Personal and Social Development
- Physical and Health Education
Daily transportation and after school care from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. are available for an additional fee.
Grade 3
at 8 years old, sTUDENTS ENTER grade 3.
A mix of tradition, innovation and student-directed learning provides the support and challenges our students need to achieve their goals.
Developing strong foundations and a love for learning is an important part of what we do at the Junior School.
Curriculum:
- Language (Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Understanding Media Material)
- Math
- Science and Technology
- French
- Music
- The Arts
- Personal and Social Development
- Physical and Health Education
Daily transportation and after school care from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. are available for an additional fee.
Grade 4
OUR STUDENts begin grade four at 9 years old.
Albert College provides opportunities for students to engage in music, arts, literacy development and enhance their self-confidence.
Instrumental music is introduced in Grade 4 with the recorder and then expanded to include various wind instruments and percussion as they move through the junior grades.
Curriculum:
- Language (Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Understanding Media Material)
- Math
- Science and Technology
- French
- Music
- The Arts
- Personal and Social Development
- Physical and Health Education
Daily transportation and after school care from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. are available for an additional fee.
Grade 5
OUR STUDENts begin grade fIVE at 10 years old.
Grades 5 and 6 are encouraged to develop their leadership skills and will work closely with faculty and staff to plan special events within the Junior School such as our Camp Day and Black and Orange Day in October.
Our class sizes are small. This ensures that each student receives personal individual attention and the opportunity to develop positive relationships with faculty and staff.
Curriculum:
- Language (Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Understanding Media Material)
- Math
- Science and Technology
- French
- Music
- The Arts
- Personal and Social Development
- Physical and Health Education
Daily transportation and after school care from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. are available for an additional fee.
Grade 6
at 11 years old, OUR STUDENts begin grade 6.
Using the Ontario Curriculum as a guide to assist the transition for students joining us at anytime, we have the flexibility to offer programming that motivates our students, allowing for more meaningful connections and deeper learning.
In Grade 6, our students experience a three-day overnight camping trip to develop leadership and teamwork skills.
Curriculum:
- Language (Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Understanding Media Material)
- Math
- Science and Technology
- French
- Music
- The Arts
- Personal and Social Development
- Physical and Health Education
Daily transportation and after school care from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. are available for an additional fee.
Parrott Junior School
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Lunch Program
No more making lunches! Students in Grades 1 through 6 gather together with their teachers in the Great Hall for lunch everyday at 12:00 p.m. while Senior Kindergarten students enjoy lunch together in their classroom.