Welcome
The Limestone District School Board offers elementary and secondary students an education that is enriched with diverse program choices and activities to complement curriculum requirements while supporting achievement and well-being and the overall success of every student.
The Board offers elementary students several unique programs in the Arts, French Immersion as well as academically advanced opportunities and Full-Day Kindergarten. The Board also offers secondary students a variety of programs that assist students to successfully access all post-secondary destinations to the workplace, apprenticeship, university or college including locally developed Focus, Co-Op and Apprenticeship programs.
The Board’s district serves more than 20,000 students in 62 schools and 8 education centres covering a geographic area of 7,719 square kilometres across the City of Kingston, the Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac, South Frontenac, Addington Highlands, Loyalist, Stone Mills, the Frontenac Islands and the Town of Greater Napanee.
A Message From The Director
Directors Message
Working with our educators, support staff, trustees, community partners and parents, we are committed to the success of every student. Our work is driven by our strategic plan – Success for All – that aims to improve student achievement, ensure equity, inclusion and well being, and enhance engagement, accountability and sustainability.
Through our collaboration and innovative approach to teaching and learning, we help our students discover and grow. From the basics of literacy and numeracy, to problem solving and critical thinking, we help students develop the skills they will need to reach their full potential in our ever-changing world. We promote respect and responsibility in a culture of caring, compassion and inclusion and work hard to support the unique needs, strengths and challenges of every student. We offer a range of environments to support all students in their learning and to help nurture their emotional, mental and physical requirements.
The Limestone District School Board offers a wide variety of programs in the academics, the arts and technology as well as Full-Day Kindergarten, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement. Experiential learning is cultivated through expanded opportunities such as our well known Focus Programs, Specialist High Skills Major, Co-operative Education, Dual Credits and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs.
Through our programs and our dedicated and talented staff, we remain focused on our collective mission: to prepare students within safe and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as lifelong learners and informed, responsible citizens.
Our students are our reason for being. It is my pleasure to serve them, and this district.
Debbie Rants
Director of Education
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Total sites/schools: 70
- 51 elementary schools (includes two K-12 schools)
- 11 secondary schools (includes two K-12 schools)
- 8 alternative learning centres
Students: (2014-2015 school year)
Total students: 20,220
- Elementary students: 13,046
- Elementary French Immersion students: 1,954
- Secondary: 7,174
- Self-identified First Nation, Metis & Inuit students: 580
- Elementary: 331
- Secondary: 249
- Students whose first language is neither English, nor French: 223
Employees: (as of January 2015)
Total employees: 3,201
- Teachers: 1,285
- Elementary: 783
- Secondary: 502
- Occasional (Supply) Teachers: 539
- Principals, Vice-Principals, Assistant Vice-Principals: 95
- Administrative and Support Staff: 868 (includes educational assistants, student support personnel, continuing education staff, secretaries, clerks, caretakers and maintenance staff)
- Occasional Support Staff: 419
Our Mission
Our Mission
Mission/Statement of Beliefs
Our mission is to prepare students within safe and inclusive environments to embrace a changing world as lifelong learners and informed, responsible citizens.
Students
We believe that...
- our students are our reason for being.
- our students include adult learners.
- every student can learn and experience success.
- it is the purpose of the schools to maximize each student's potential for and enjoyment of life-long learning.
Staff
We believe that...
- every staff member is valuable and essential to fostering quality public education.
- all staff members endeavour to maintain a work environment that respects each persons 'integrity, dignity and individual contribution.
- the board and staff share in the responsibility to model teamwork, continuous improvement and professional development.
Partners
We believe that...
- public education is a shared responsibility.
- the Ministry of Education is responsible for providing appropriate funding for a quality education program.
- our parents, community and businesses will enthusiastically support public education.
- partnerships will enhance and improve the quality of education, including support for program innovation.
- our schools reflect and honour society's common goals and enrich them by encouraging diversity.
Accountability
We believe that...
- our trustees, our director and our staff are accountable to the community for providing quality education to all students.
- in partnership with parents, students and the community, we have the responsibility to provide a positive, safe and inviting learning environment.
- our resources should be committed to ensure that our strategic initiatives and expectations are met.
