Rawdon Elementary and Middle School

School Attendance Zone

Chertsey, Entrelacs (West of Route 125), Notre Dame-de-la-Merci, Rawdon, Rawdon Township, St Alphonse-de-Rodriguez, St-Calixte (village ONLY and on Route 335 towards Chertsey), Ste Julienne, Ste-Marcelline-de-Kildare

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Philosophy / Mission

Rawdon Elementary & Middle School is committed to the academic excellence of its students from Kindergarten to Secondary 2. REMS fosters academic achievement, bilingualism, computer literacy, and an appreciation of community. In a supportive and effective learning environment, REMS develops students' competencies and self-discipline, and encourages responsible citizenship.

General Information

The school is nestled in a beautiful forested area at the north end of the Rawdon village. Rawdon Elementary and Middle School's new building opened on January 11, 2000. This modern school has many excellent facilities such as a high-functioning computer lab and library with Internet connection. Rawdon School dates back to 1823 and has always been a stronghold of the greater Rawdon community. Formerly on Metcalfe Street, its new location is at 4121 Queen Street.

Parent Participation

REMS parents play a vital role in helping the school reach its educational goals and are active contributors to school life. The Governing Board plays an instrumental role in decision-making regarding the school's policies and directions. The Parent Participation Organization supports school activities. Parents continue to assist in various extracurricular and curricular activities.

Programs

Elementary Programs

Rawdon Elementary & Middle School offers rich educational programs designed to meet the needs of diverse learners to prepare them for a complex and rapid global society. With its talented, caring and innovative dedicated staff, R.E.M.S offers the official MELS academic courses as well as the following programs:

• Enriched academic program
• Small group instruction opportunities for students with learning challenges
• Swim program
• Individualized behaviour program
• Outdoor education
• Social skills development program
• Individualized education plans
• Community service activities
• Artist & authors project
• Computer-assisted learning
• Nutrition program & hot lunches
• Readers partner program
• Music Program (Cycle One)
• Bus safety Program
• French tutorial program.

Secondary Programs

Services

The following support services are available to students to ensure academic success and personal fulfilment:

• Library Services
• Psychologist
• Spiritual Animator
• Integration to School Life Technician
• Resource Teacher
• Career Counsellor Services
• Nurse
• Dental Hygienist
• Speech pathology services
• Access to CLSB Social Workers
• Pedagogical Consultants
• Special Education Consultant
• Computer Resource Team
• Technology Consultant
• Technology Technician
• Day care
• Attendants
• Certified Cross-Country Ski Instructor
• Adapted and modified programs

Events and activities

Students at REMS participate in a variety of supervised programs such as:

• Homework Club
• Daily access to computers in class, lab and library
• Organized Field Trips supporting academic programs
• Variety Show
• Yearbook Committee
• Community Outreach Projects
• Awards Ceremonies
• Intramural Sports
• Ski Program, cross-country, downhill skiing & snowboarding
• Pizza Days

Other Information

Rawdon Elementary & Middle School is a middle school and, as such offers a community-based quality education to students from Kindergarten to Secondary 2. In this community of learners, students develop partnerships and interact with various age groups in family settings. ln a safe and motivating learning environment, our elementary students are supported and guided from Kindergarten to their formative adolescent years.