LESEN, SCHREIBEN, RECHNEN

Elementary ROUTES Program

An opportunity for Low German-speaking students between the ages of 4 and 14 to work towards their Grade 8 Graduation Diploma using a flexible and free program.

ROUTES logo with the tagline “Cultivating Opportunities for Low German Communities.”

How the program works

Your child enrolls at St. Davids Public School

Students are officially registered within the DSBN in a combined Kindergarten to Grade 8 classroom allowing them to learn together.

Students join the ROUTES classroom every day

DSBN is committed to honouring the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.

Students work toward their Grade 8 Diploma

The program covers all areas of the Ontario Curriculum, with a special focus on reading, writing and mathematics.

What are the benefits?

Full Ontario curriculum
Reading, writing and mathematics are the core focus – plus all other areas of the Ontario curriculum.

Low German-speaking staff
Staff who speak Low German are available to support students and families.

Full Ontario Curriculum
Reading, writing and mathematics are the core focus – plus all other areas of the Ontario curriculum.

Busing available
Transportation is available for students with the Crossroads/St. Davids transportation boundary.

Culturally respectful
Programming is developed with community input and is respectful of religious and cultural beliefs.

Extracurricular activities
Students can take part in extracurricular activities – part of the public school experience.

ELIGIBILITY & REGISTRATION

Who can join and when?

Who can apply?

Children ages 4 – 14 may register for the program.

When can they apply?

We welcome students throughout the year. Ideally, families register in the spring before their intended September start.

What if the children go to another school that is either within or outside of the DSBN?

That’s not a problem! You may apply from any other school or from home schooling.

ELEMENTARY ROUTES PROGRAM

Ready to learn more or register?

Call St. Davids Public School or drop in during school hours:

Group of graduates celebrating outside a school building by tossing their graduation caps.