Upper Grand District School Board

The Upper Grand District School Board (known as English-language Public District School Board No. 18 prior to 1999[3]) is a school board in Ontario, Canada. It spans an area of 4211 km²[4] and serves approximately 35,000 students through 65 elementary schools and 11 secondary schools in the regions of Dufferin County, Wellington County and the City of Guelph, in the region to the west and north of Toronto.

Upper Grand District School Board
Address
500 Victoria Road North
Guelph
, Ontario, N1E 6K2
Canada
Coordinates43.57905°N 80.26285°W / 43.57905; -80.26285
District information
SuperintendentExecutive Superintendents (Brent McDonald, Glen Regier); Superintendents of Education (Carlo Zen, Denise Heaslip, Pat Hamilton, Matt McCutcheon, Belal Taha, Wendy Donaldson); Human Resources (Deirdre Pyke)
Chair of the boardRalf Mesenbrink
Director of educationPeter Sovran
Schools65 elementary schools[1]
11 secondary schools[2]
BudgetCA$432[1] million (2022-23)
District IDB66117
Other information
Elected trusteesRalf Mesenbrink, Jen Edwards, Irene Hanenberg, Katherine Hauser, Martha MacNeil, Kenn Manzerolle, Robin Ross, Lynn Topping, Luke Weiler, Laurie Whyte
Student trusteesBrooke Hartley, Julia Elmslie
Websitehttp://www.ugdsb.ca

Student success is the goal of over 4,000 dedicated teaching and support staff who are aided by the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners.[5]

The board has 10 elected trustees and 2 student trustees.[6] The 2022-23 budget (Operating only) is $432,285,649.[7]

Multi-Year Plan

In June 2022, the Board of Trustees approved the UGDSB's Multi-Year Plan 2022-2026.[8] A school board’s MYP establishes the key directions that guide the organization’s actions for the students and communities that it serves.[9] The 2022-2026 Multi-Year Plan established the following priorities:[10]

UGDSB's Purpose: To inspire a love of learning and develop engaged, globally literate citizens.

UGDSB's Vision: To be recognized as leaders in creating unparalleled, agile, and inclusive learning experiences for all.

UGDSB's Plan:

We will…

  • Deliver foundational education and student achievement

We will…

  • Inspire a love of lifelong learning
  • Champion health and wellbeing
  • Ensure equity of access and outcomes
  • Lead through sustainability

We will…

  • Foster engaging and supportive learning environments
  • Strengthen and grow community relationships
  • Continuously learn, evaluate and improve

Kindergarten and Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten

Kindergarten is a two-year program that includes Junior (year 1) and Senior (year 2) Kindergarten.[11]

In September 2010, the Board began offering the full day kindergarten program in some schools as part of a province wide implementation plan. As of the 2014-2015 school year, all elementary schools offer Full Day Kindergarten (FDK). At these schools, JK and SK children attend all day every day, Monday to Friday.[12]

French as a Second Language (FSL)

The board offers two FSL programs – Core French and French Immersion.[13]

Core French is mandatory from Grades 4 to 8 for all students in English-language elementary schools. At the secondary level, students can take French as a subject from Grades 9 - 12. It is mandatory that students take one French credit for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

French Immersion offers students the opportunity to acquire a high level of proficiency in French while maintaining and developing English language skills.[13] French Immersion is available in 19 elementary schools and four high schools.[14]

Secondary schools

Secondary schools are listed below:[15]

In January 2018, The Upper Grand District School Board announced new plans to build a secondary school northwest of the Victoria Road at Arkell Road intersection.[16] The project is a part of Ontario's Ministry of Education's plan to build 30 new schools across the province and renovate 40 others.[16] The new secondary school is expected to provide relief for the overpopulated Centennial C.V.I. high school. it is designed to accommodate 900 students and will cost the provincial government an estimated $25.5 million.[17]

Educational options

The district offers various alternative programs for high school students, including the Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP), Headwaters, and da Vinci Arts & Science Environmental Leadership Program.[18]

As part of Career/Life planning programming, Upper Grand DSB offers four immersive experiential programs[19] for students in grades 7-12+ that promote learning through exploration, investigation, and active participation. Choosing a program based on their skills and ambitions, students can explore and build skills related to a variety of careers both within and outside of the classroom with full assistance and support, easing the transition as they move on to post-secondary education, whether in an apprenticeship, college or university.

Career Pathways Exploration Programs:[20]

  • Co-operative Education
  • Dual Credit
  • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
  • Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Elementary schools[21]
Wellington County Guelph Dufferin County
  • Aberfoyle Public School
  • Alma Public School
  • Arthur Public School
  • Brisbane Public School
  • Centre Peel Public School
  • Drayton Heights Public School
  • Elora Public School
  • Eramosa Public School
  • Erin Public School
  • Harris Mill Public School
  • J.D. Hogarth Public School, Fergus
  • James McQueen Public School, Fergus
  • John Black Public School, Fergus
  • Kenilworth Public School
  • Maryborough Public School, Moorefield
  • Minto-Clifford Public School, Harriston
  • Palmerston Public School
  • Ponsonby Public School
  • Rockwood Centennial Public School
  • Ross R. MacKay Public School, Hillsburgh
  • Salem Public School
  • Victoria Cross Public School, Mount Forest
  • Victoria Terrace Public School, Fergus
  • Arbour Vista Public School
  • Brant Avenue Public School
  • Central Public School
  • Edward Johnson Public School
  • Fred A. Hamilton Public School
  • Gateway Drive Public School
  • Guelph Lake Public School
  • Jean Little Public School
  • John Galt Public School
  • John McCrae Public School
  • June Avenue Public School
  • Ken Danby Public School
  • King George Public School
  • Kortright Hills Public School
  • Mitchell Woods Public School
  • Ottawa Crescent Public School
  • Paisley Road Public School
  • Priory Park Public School
  • Rickson Ridge Public School
  • Sir Isaac Brock Public School
  • Taylor Evans Public School
  • Victory Public School
  • Waverley Drive Public School
  • Westminster Woods Public School
  • Westwood Public School
  • William C. Winegard Public School
  • Willow Road Public School
  • Centennial Hylands Elementary School, Shelburne
  • Credit Meadows Elementary School, Orangeville
  • East Garafraxa Public School
  • Glenbrook Elementary School, Shelburne
  • Grand Valley and District Public School
  • Hyland Heights Elementary School, Shelburne
  • Island Lake Public School, Orangeville
  • Laurelwoods Elementary School, Orangeville
  • Mono-Amaranth Public School
  • Montgomery Village Public School, Orangeville
  • Parkinson Centennial Public School, Orangeville
  • Primrose Public School
  • Princess Elizabeth Public School, Orangeville
  • Princess Margaret Public School, Orangeville
  • Spencer Avenue Elementary School, Orangeville

See also

References
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  2. "Board Profile". Upper Grand District School Board. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  3. "Ontario Regulation 107/08". e-Laws. Government of Ontario. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
  4. "School Board Profiles". Ontario Ministry of Education. Archived from the original on 1 January 2002. Retrieved 2006-08-11.
  5. "Board Profile | Upper Grand District School Board". www.ugdsb.on.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  6. "Upper Grand District School Board". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  7. "Financial Information | Upper Grand District School Board". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  8. "UGDSB Multi-Year Plan Process (Upper Grand District School Board)". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  9. "UGDSB Multi-Year Plan Process (Upper Grand District School Board)". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  10. "Board (Upper Grand District School Board)". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  11. "Kindergarten | Upper Grand District School Board". Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  12. "Kindergarten and Early Learning | Program Services | Upper Grand District School Board". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  13. "French as a Second Language (FSL) at Upper Grand District School Board". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  14. "French Immersion Schools - Upper Grand District School Board". www.ugdsb.ca. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  15. "School Directory (Upper Grand District School Board)". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  16. "UGDSB receives funding for new south-end high school (Upper Grand District School Board)". Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  17. Duncan, Jonathan (2020-01-14). "A look at Guelph's much-needed new high school". GuelphMercury.com. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  18. "Experiential Learning Choices Programs (Upper Grand District School Board)". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  19. "Career Pathways Exploration Programs (Upper Grand District School Board)". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  20. "Career Pathways Exploration Programs (Upper Grand District School Board)". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  21. "School Directory (Upper Grand District School Board)". www.ugdsb.ca. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
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