j.h. putman parents and students fight to save their school as board considers cuts - document camera and projector

Hari Adnani says his first year in J. H.
Puttman Middle School "is great.
"He made a lot of friends, and although he was only in grade six, he was elected president of the student union.
"As far as I am concerned, running is a bit risky, but everything goes well," he said happily . ".
Harry joined seven clubs, including the band. “way cool”)
Eco Club, maker club (
Have lunch, go out and make things)
And the equality alliance that brings all sexy kids together.
But at the end of his first week in seventh grade, Harry focused on a new program: keep his school open. J. H.
Puttman is one of seven closed schools in West Ottawa
The Carlton District School Board strives to ensure that school buildings are located where they are needed.
Hari plans to launch a petition to "Save Our School.
Parents are organizing a lobbying campaign.
Admission is not the problem. Last year J. H.
Puttman is close to the ability of 340 students in grades 6 to 8.
However, the school is in trouble with the "accommodation review" covering 26 schools in the West End.
A staff report suggested closing seven schools and changing the curriculum and grade configuration of many other schools.
The trustee also made a policy decision to eliminate the school.
This may take some time, but the plan is to expand high school to grade 7 to grade 12, or to expand primary school to grade 8, squeezing out middle and junior high schools.
Board staff said the latest educational research showed that students would perform better if they had fewer transfers.
Only two schools.
Elementary and High School-
A staff report says it gives students more time to develop deeper friendships and build closer ties with the school community.
The board is located in longfield s-davidson Heights Middle School in Barrhaven and now has grades 7 to 12.
Trustee Donna Blackburn said she had not received a complaint about grade configuration and that the students liked several gyms and a theater.
Some parents of middle school students doubt this.
J. said that secondary schools provide a welcome transition between stress and responsibility in primary and high schoolsH.
His son Dominic is in grade six.
"The children are excited about going to middle school," she said . ".
"It gives them a chance to grow up, but not in high school. It’s that in-between time.
Parents Jeff eljinja said he did not want his son Alex to be sent to a high school in Grade 7 where he would be exposed to the behavior of teenagers, from factions and serious
Alex is at Leslie Park PS and is also advised to close.
Staff advised Leslie Park students to be transferred from seventh grade to Briargreen PS and then to Sir Robert Boden high school.
It is difficult to generalize the educational value of secondary schools, said Charles Pascal, professor at the Ontario Institute of Education at the University of Toronto, former deputy minister of education of Ontario.
All school transitions should be managed with care, he said, whether children meet new teachers, adapt to more challenging classes, or start with a new school.
"Change has been happening . . . . . . How well these shifts are going, this is where attention should be paid.
If the school board saves some money (
Middle School by closing)
I hope it can move into professional development to improve the ability of all teachers to be excellent teachers and adapt to the individual differences of children and manage the transition from one year to the next, even during the school year.
"Once any school is established, the community rarely wants it to be closed, regardless of grade. Parents at J. H.
Puttman says they value their small community schools.
"There is something awesome in a small school," Harry said . ".
"You can get to know people better.
"He knows most children and teachers.
"There are many happy people here.
Personally, I have never experienced bullying.
I made some good friends.
"It's not just a building," he added . ".
"It's kind of like a house full of memories.
The committee's report recommends that J. H.
Depending on where they live and what programs they sign up for, Puttman students are sent to Agincourt, Woodgrove, or Pinecrest schools.
Some parents say sending their children back to primary school will be a step behind. J. H.
Parents Hillary Wright said Putman has been set to accommodate students from grades 6 to 8, from the library to the newly renovated tennis court, with her son Jonas in Grade 7.
If the school is closed, Jonas will be sent to the PS in 8 th grade of achincourt and then to the 9 th grade Woodgrove High School.
"Akkincott is a great school, but it's already crowded and suitable for kids," Wright said . ".
"I 'd rather have an extra transition for my child (to Putman)
In grades 6 to 8, then let him spend grades 7 and 8 in a portable classroom behind the kindergarten yard (at Agincourt).
"Some trustees acknowledge that it may be easier to close secondary schools, as the emotional attachment of parents there to the school may be reduced.
Their children have only two or three years to take care of them, and at this age, parents are reluctant to gather to chat on the playground and to volunteer at school. 2051 Bel-Air Dr. 6-
English, early French immersion, behavioral intervention program, and autism classesH.
Putman will be closed on September 2017.
Depending on where the students live and what programs they sign up for, they will be redirected to akkincott, Woodgrove, or Pinecrest primary school.
Behavioral Intervention and autism classes will be migrated to Agincourt PS.
Art Room, a library with materials in English and French, computer lab, science lab, gym with stage, manufacturer Space, workshop and garden area, cooking area, instrumental music room.
Computers are available in all classrooms and digital projectors and cameras are available.
The school has wheelchair access and an elevator on the second floor.
The school has a large campus with football fields, baseball fields, picnic tables for outdoor lunch and tennis courts.
Last year's club activities included student union;
Junior, Senior and jazz bands;
Skiing clubs, talent shows, improvisation;
Creative Lab, go girl, game, action leader, Puttman Grand Slam Poetry Association, Voice of Pumas blog, on-campus and on-campus sports including cross-school sports
Country run, football, touch football, badminton, volleyball, basketball, track and field and Hudson Sagan relay.
The school opened on 1961.
It is named after the chief inspector doctor of public schools in OttawaJ. H.
Putman's proposal led to the introduction of intermediate schools in Ottawa in 1929.
Akincott and Woodward Elementary School on Facebook @ JH.
Puttman Parent Council: Anita Olsen Harper, university Ward 613-868-0076; 595 Moodie Dr.
6 to 8 courses in English, early French immersion, Chinese French immersion, developmental barriers and general learning planning system 354 502D. A.
Moody's will close on 2017.
Students in grades 7 and 8 will enter Bell High School.
Students in grade 6 will be transferred to Bell point, Lake View or Bayshore Primary School, depending on the course selection.
The intermediate development disability program will be relocated to Bell HS.
The junior DD class will move to Roch Carrier PS.
Bell HS will open an intermediate general learning program, and the junior course will be reconfigured with students attending the ymavik ES or.
Lorne Cassidy ES depending on the location of the family.
A large library with computer labs, smart tablets purchased by school boards, elmos, media carts.
Large double gym, two football fields, baseball field and six outdoor basketball circles.
In the green area, it borders the forest trail.
Almost half of the students speak other languages except English and French.
Arabic, Chinese, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, Russian, Persian and Somali are the first languages to be used in the student's home.
WasAnita Olsen Harper College Ward 613-868-0076;
No. 168 Greenbank Road
English level 7 and 8, early French immersion, intermediate French immersion, gathering genius EFI class and intermediate learning disability system class.
357 551 Greenbank secondary school will be closed on September 2017.
Students in grade 7 and grade 8 will go to Sir Robert Boden high school.
MFI students from this area will go to D.
Roy Kennedy PS in Grade 48.
Library with computer lab, large gym, science lab, dance/drama studio, yard with multiple football fields, baseball diamond and basketball court.
The school is located on a large property next to parkland, where students can use football fields, baseball fields, tennis courts and community ice rinks.
The school was established in 1968.
Donna Blackburn, Barry haven-Knox Dale, briergen, manodale, Leslie Park Elementary SchoolKnoxdale 613-816-6509 donna. Blackburn @ ocdsb