About Us
Grove School is located in the Durham District School Board in Ontario and serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Mission
Grove School provides a school name and structure for Durham District School Board teachers to provide education programs for clients of government approved Care, Treatment, Custody and Correctional facilities within this jurisdiction.
Grove School serves the educational needs of students who are unable to attend a community school because of placement in Care, Treatment, Custody or Correctional facility. Its primary purpose is to provide students with effective individual instruction that leads to the re-integration of students into community schools, post-secondary institutions or employment.
Vision
Grove School will provide students with a positive environment where teaching and learning occur with flexibility to meet the diverse learning needs of all our students.
Collective Commitments
- provide a safe environment conducive to teaching and learning
- establish clear educational and behavioural goals
- incorporate a variety of teaching strategies to meet each students learning style
- provide on-going assessment and feedback on/for student performance
- maintain a high percentage of effective classroom time providing treatment and academic support
- incorporate all aspects of agency and community support
- maintain a climate of high expectations through encouragement and recognition of the value of each child/youth
