Please find our 2022-2023 self study report linked here along with a summary of the planned actions from that report. The self-study and evidence submitted by our committees last June will greatly inform the lines of inquiry our 13 peer evaluators will take during the upcoming October accreditation visit (October 7-13). Please take a look and be reminded of our collective, reflective efforts and marvel at the efforts already underway on behalf of our students. More detail can always be found in the Accreditation folder on the digital hub. Please see Kasson with any questions or feedback. Thanks to all!
Diversity at NIS
Diversity at NIS 
At NIS, we believe the following about diversity:
Definition: Every community member is seen and heard.
Action: Acknowledging, appreciating, and valuing the differences that make us unique shall build a robust, connected community.
Top Tips
Among the tips featured in lists of “how to” embrace and teach diversity in classrooms are the following:
1. Re-evaluate your teaching pedagogy and curriculum
Which voices are speaking in your classroom?
That is, whose stories do you tell? Especially in the humanities and social sciences, teaching materials can often be limited to Western, white, male and middle-class narratives. Also, are you addressing all the learner needs in your classroom?
2. Get to know your students
All the students in your school are unique individuals, so use that fact to build a diverse and inclusive school culture.
3. Be willing to address inequality
Part of supporting diversity in the classroom is creating a safe space for students and educators to talk about how issues of discrimination affect them on a personal, classroom- and school-wide level.
Something to look at:
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MAP Grade 7 and Grade 10 AND All Make-up/Wrap-Up Today!
Our secondary fall MAP testing session finishes today with Grades 7 (8:40am) and 10 (1:00pm) in the Centre LGR.
Any secondary student who needs to make-up/wrap-up a MAP test should also come to the Centre LGR AFTER BREAK TODAY (Block 3). Please check your inbox for a message from Mr. Bratton if this is you!
Please arrive for your assessment with a charged laptop, a good night’s sleep, and your best effort (like every school day). If you have a MAP test in the morning, please report DIRECTLY to the CENTRE LGR.
Thanks to all secondary students for an excellent MAP testing experience!