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__** Welcome to Mr. Oliver's Class Website **__


 * I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Mr. J. Oliver and I will be teaching your child's home room classes (language and math), drama, and geography and history on rotary. If you need to reach me for any concerns or issues with your child's education please do not hesitate to contact me. My preferred method of communication will be through e-mail at this address: **oliver_jason@durham.edu.on.ca**. I can also be reached through agenda or by phone at 905-668-3249.**


 * Here is some background information about myself. Prior to commencing my teaching career, I worked for twelve years in the business/accounting profession. During this time I was able to develop and implement training programs for employees throughout Canada. It was through this experience that I realized that I wanted to focus my teaching skills and desire to help others learn at the elementary school level and switched careers. This is my thirteenth year of teaching and tenth year of teaching intermediate gifted students at Jack Miner. I enjoy and prefer teaching intermediate students as I enjoy the curriculum challenges at this level and like to prepare the students for the academic, leadership, and organizational challenges of high school.**


 * My philosophy of teaching reflects a belief that children and students learn through experience and example. I believe learning is best accomplished when it is acquired through an understanding of the context and relevancy of our collective experiences. Learning must be relevant to be useful and it must be used and applied to be practical and worthwhile. As a teacher I will engage the students in an interactive process of learning where respect for each other, their experiences, and the learning process will be of the highest importance. I will emphasize the importance of the students being accountable for their learning and their choices and actions in the school. To assist in achieving this, I will promote a learning environment where students are challenged and accountable in the critical thinking of their learning and decision making and are encouraged to be open, honest, respectful, and courteous with their teacher and classmates. Bullying, put-downs, and disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated. I request your team work and support as I challenge intermediate students to be held accountable for all their decisions.**


 * I look forward to a fun, exciting, productive, and challenging school year with the students of room 217.**


 * Sincerely,**


 * Mr. J. Oliver**
 * 905-668-3249**
 * **oliver_jason@durham.edu.on.ca****


 * __ Home Room Information __**


 * Room 217 Student Class Timetable 2015:**


 * Durham District School Board 2015-2016 Calendar:**