NWT JK-12 School Handbook

This Handbook is for the use of all school staff in planning for the delivery of school programs. It is intended to serve the following purposes:

to encourage and support innovation and excellence in the delivery of K to 12 education in NWT classrooms;
to communicate procedures for organizing and operating schools to meet the needs of students;
to communicate information regarding evaluation of student achievement, including the Alberta Provincial Achievement Tests and Grade 12 Departmental Examinations; and
to identify graduation requirements specified by the Department.

Policies, procedures and organizational information required to operate NWT JK to 12 schools are included in this Handbook.

Each section below opens to a table of contents that is linked to its content.

PLEASE NOTE: Documents and Appendices are being updated and will be uploaded as they are completed. All schools were provided this information on a USB drive.

Section 1 - Understanding of Education in the NWT

- Documents

Section 2 - Administrative Information

Section 3 - Supporting Student Success

Section 4 - Elementary and Junior High Course & Program Information

Section 5 - Senior High Processes

Section 6 - Senior High Specific Course and Program Information

Section 7 - Awards

Section 8 - Information for Teachers

Section 9 - Resources

- Documents

Appendix A