School District 2

School District 2 is the largest school district in New Brunswick, serving approximately 15,600 students in 38 schools. The district employs approximately 1700 full-time staff and 700 part-time staff. Geographically, School District 2 is located in south-eastern New Brunswick, covering municipalities as far west as Havelock and as far north as Sain... te-Marie-de-Kent, including Salisbury, Petitcodiac, Alma, Hillsborough, the Greater Moncton area, Cocagne, Shediac, Sackville, and Port Elgin. A variety of school configurations can be found within the district: K-3, K-4, K-5, K-8, K-12, 4-8, 5-8, 6-8, and 9-12. Furthermore, a variety of curriculums are offered within the district: English, Early French Immersion grades 1 to 12 (being grandfathered out), French Immersion at the grade 3 entry point, and Late Immersion entry at the grade 6 level with a selection of French language courses offered at the 9-12 level. Achievements of School District 2 include: Continued professional development training for all staff. Teachers receive opportunities for further study in the areas of curriculum implementation, classroom management, personal wellness and leadership. Educational supervisors organize this in-service training. Paraprofessionals have on going training in their areas of employment and the Human Resources Department of School district 2 coordinates these efforts. Schools work collaboratively in a Community of Schools model. District staff work closely with the principals of the schools in each community to plan professional development and to meet the needs of students, parents and staff. Information sessions for parents are organized through Home and School Associations, Parent School Support Committee, The District Education Council, Schools and District office staff. District events such as Chess Tournaments, Drama Festival, Public Speaking, Story-Fest, Field Days and Science Olympics are organized to enhance the opportunities already provided to our students by individual schools. District 2 employs a full - ...Read More