OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
5050 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M2N 5N8
11 June 2015
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I am writing to inform you
about important changes to the completion of elementary report cards for this
end of school year term.
As you may know, elementary
teachers are taking part in a province-wide strike action which includes not
recording student marks electronically for the purpose of producing report
cards. The production of report cards for over 170,000 TDSB students requires
the electronic inputting of data by teachers and we cannot replace the work of
teachers. Without their participation, the TDSB cannot provide report cards
while maintaining the privacy and accuracy of student’s marks. After exploring
all possible solutions, I regret that the TDSB is not able to provide parents
and guardians with report cards for elementary students this June.
Instead, during the week of
June 22, principals will provide a letter confirming your child’s placement for
the upcoming school year. This letter will take the place of your child’s
regular report card and will be kept in their Ontario Student Record.
I know that students, parents
and guardians highly value report card marks and comments that are provided by
teachers. Should you have any questions, please contact the principal of your
child’s school.
Once again, I deeply regret
that the current labour situation does not allow us to provide report cards. I
sincerely appreciate your understanding.
Sincerely,
Donna Quan
Director of
Education
