Dante Elementary School

and French speaking primary students until September 1977 when Dante became the first English elementary school in St. Over ninety percent of the pupils are of Italian origin, the remainder being of various nationalities. The neighborhood is typically made up of blue-collar and white-collar workers. Currently, Dante School has 15 groups, including preschool (K4 & K5) and grades 1 to 6. The school offers a Bilingual program. It also provides services, through our Resource teachers, to students who need extra support. These teachers work as a team with the homeroom teachers in order to integrate our special needs students in their regular classes. In addition to the regular staff, Dante School has specialist teachers for Physical Education, Musique, Arts Plastique and Italian which is integrated in the children’s schedule. Currently, each class has a Smart Board available for the teachers to present their lessons to their students. The computer lab is equipped with new touch screens. In addition, there are two roving labs with laptops for special projects. We also have Apple iPads. Dante School continues to strive in encouraging success for each student through a supportive partnership among our school staff, parents and community.