HAMILTON WENTWORTH DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Hamilton – Ontario – Canada

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board has adopted a governance structure that clearly delineates the roles and responsibilities of the Director, the Chair of the Board, the Board of Trustees and Senior Officials.

Trustees and Executive Council meet regularly throughout the year to discuss the Board’s Strategic Direction, Policies and Procedures and regular updates on Budget matters. The Board Meeting Schedule is posted in advance and the public are welcome to attend.

At every level of the Board, Our Organization and Departments are pleased to provide you with the best customer service. It’s a great place to find a Career as HWDSB strives to be an employer of choice.

· Vision

All Students Achieving Their Full Potential

· Mission

Providing relevant, responsive education so that each student becomes a life-long learner and contributing citizen in a diverse world.

· Values

- Respect

- Creativity

- Excellence

- Citizenship

· Programs

- At Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, we know that each student is unique in his or her learning, and we ensure our programs help our students reach their full potential. In addition to the programming offered at neighbourhood schools, we have many alternative programs that are available to students such as Specialized and Personalized Learning and French Immersion.

- For many parents, child care is an important factor in choosing a school. High quality accessible child care and early learning programs are offered in over 40 schools throughout HWDSB by a number of community partners. All programs are licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

- Alternative Education is available through the System Alternative Education for students who may require flexibility outside the traditional classroom setting. For secondary students, our Specialist High Skills Majors and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) offer students the chance to acquire workplace skills while at school. Students may also earn Ontario high school credits online through eLearning.

- We pride ourselves in ensuring we have Safe & Caring Schools. All HWDSB schools offer programs that develop appropriate socials skills to assist in the prevention of bullying and conflict resolution.