About Sheridan

Since Sheridan Public School received its first students in September of 1979, it has continued to provide a learning environment with a tremendous sense of community. Staff, parents and administrators continue to work together to provide the highest quality education possible for the students of this community. Special education needs are addressed with compassion, support and professionalism to ensure that all students remain safe and benefit from the inclusion of all others who attend.

The population fluctuates from year to year. In fact, in 1991, there were more than 400 students occupying the main building and 9 portables. As of May 11, 2010, there are 217 students attending Sheridan, from JK to Grade 5. Students at Sheridan are well-behaved and are known for their respectfulness, participation, encouragement of one another, leadership and audience skills. They attend a celebratory assembly at the end of each week to show appreciation for the many accomplishments of their peers.

Staff meets regularly to discuss student achievement, examine the most current data and plan for continuous improvement. Their dialogue is purposeful and respectful of students and colleagues. We are proud of working hard on behalf of students. Efforts are focused on making a positive difference for every student in the school.

Highlights of the building include a music room that doubles as a stage, a very modern computer lab complete with an LCD projector and screen for guided application of skills, and a huge multi-purpose room that we call "the mall". Upon entry into the building, many people acknowledge that they feel the positivity and sense of community immediately.

Current highlights are that we now have top-of-the-line Smartboard systems in two classrooms helping to keep our oldest and youngest students highly engaged in learning. We have abundant classroom libraries serving each student in each classroom at their own reading level. A school-wide home reading program assists our students in becoming the most proficient and fluent readers they can be.

Students at Sheridan show that they care about their environment every day. From Trashless Tuesdays and Walking Wednesdays to the end of the week when Green Carts are prepared for collection, our EcoMonitors and general population are hard at work. We have reduced our waste tremendously through our recycling, composting and optimal reuse of materials such as paper in our GOOS bins (Good On One Side). We have been learning a great deal and acting on our learning. As a result, we are hopeful that we will earn EcoSchools Gold Certification in the spring.

Sheridan parents help in a multitude of ways, from volunteering in classrooms to preparing healthy snacks and developing new ideas at our School Council meetings. We've lost count of the number of parent-generated ideas that have become beloved programs and events at Sheridan. This partnership continues to grow and develop on behalf of student learning.

Upon completion of their Grade 5 year, students move on to Falgarwood Public School for Grades 6 through 8. Iroquois Ridge is our local high school. We wish our former students all the best for their continued education and success in life.