St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School
Learning Plan
Mission *
The mission of St. Isaac Jogues School, in partnership with the family and church, is to provide, in a responsible manner, a Catholic education which
develops spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical capabilities of each individiual to live fully today and to meet the challenges of the
future, thus enriching the community.
Motto
Learning to Live, Living to Learn!
Catholic Focus
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Elementary School is named in honour of Isaac Jogues, a French Jesuit Priest who came to North America as a missionary when
he was 29 years old. During the remaining ten years of his life, he explored the forests and waterways of Canada, eventually reaching the eastern entrance to
Lake Superior. In 1642 he was captured in what is now the state of New York by the Mohawk nation. Dutch colonists helped him escape, but he returned to
the place of his captivity to try to convert the native people. His actions seemed strange to the Mohawks - the way he traced the sign of the cross on the
foreheads of children, for example - and they suspected him of witchcraft. After an outbreak of sickness in the village, and a crop failure, he was martyred
together with a French layman named Jean Laland. On June 29, 1930 Pope Pius XI canonized all eight of the martyrs. Saints Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf,
Charles Garnier, Anthony Danile, Gabriel Lallemant, Noel Chabanel, John de Lalande and Rene Goupil all died at different times for the Faith, in the service
of bringing the faith to the people of North America. They are remembered at a shrine built at the former site of Huronia called 'Canadian Martyrs.' The feast
day of the Canadian Martyrs is celebrated on October 19.
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Elementary School is located in a growing, newly developed area in North Brampton. Our diverse population, of approximately 420
students, is comprised from a large number of families who have recently arrived from various areas. St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School is a caring school and
community environment that stresses inclusion and acceptance of others, commitment to our Catholic faith and high academic standards. Our school hosts a
Special Education Resource Class for students identified with special needs. We also offer service for students requiring enrichment or remedial
programming. We provide a safe and comfortable learning environment where models of Gospel values and Catholic doctrines, teaching and beliefs are an
integral part of the daily life of our school. The school community is dedicated to the search for excellence, the uniqueness of the individual and the education
of the whole person. In a framework of 21st Century Learning: Literacy, Numeracy and Mental Well-Being are the major focii in all grade levels. The teachers,
in collaboration with administration, academic consultants and the School Council, continue to develop teaching, learning and assessment strategies to
increase and improve student performance in these areas.
Our School also hosts the north site of Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centre for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.
Core Principles
Catholicity
1. The school community models, celebrates and nourishes gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centred programs and services:
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Collaboratively working with the Parish on Sacramental Preparation
School Masses
Monthly Virtues
Social Justice projects
Adult Faith Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors
Faith Retreat Days
First Friday Liturgies for Staff Formation
Learning Environment
1. The school's most recent EQAO primary division (Grade 3) assessment performances are:
Primary Reading: 79
Primary Writing: 85
Primary Mathematics: 72
Observations regarding school progress in primary EQAO:
Continue work on Guided Reading, Making Connections and Accountable Talk
Continue implementation of the Balanced Literacy Model
Continue implementation of the 3 Part Math Lesson in Grade 3
2. The school's most recent EQAO junior division (Grade 6) assessment performances are:
Junior Reading: 81
Junior Writing: 79
Junior Mathematics:58
Observations regarding school progress in junior EQAO:
Continue implementation of the 3 Part Math lesson
Continue working on Guided Reading, Making Connections and Accountable Talk
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Continue implementation of the Balanced Literacy Model
Implementation of high yield strategies
Use of problem-solving processes through initial focus on core Math principles
3. The school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning through following a 21st Century Teaching Philosophy:
Staff participation in New Teacher Induction Program sessions
Professional Learning Communities
School wide focus on Numeracy
Analysis of Needed Resources
School Council and Parent Information Programs
Student Engagement Strategies and Extracurricular Activities
Involvement of Community Partners
Community Engagament
1. The Community will be engaged in the school and the students will be engaged in the community by:
Teaching and learning incorporating 21st century content, global perspetives, learning skills, rescources and technologies
Students with diverse learning needs having access to apporpritate transition planning and resources supports
Virtues in Action--social justice involvement in the community --Terry Fox, Knight's Table, Helping Hands Program, ShareLife, United Way, Birthright
Involvement of Community Agencies-Peel Police, Region Of Peel Public Health Nurse
Parish-Home-School
1. To enhance the collaboration between Parish, Home and School to enhance the students' educational environment by:
Coordinating with Parish Team for Sacramental Preparation and School Celebrations and Faith Formation
Parent Education and Information Meetings
School Council
Volunteers in the School
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Physical Environment
To enhance the Physical Environment by:
Continuation of the School EcoTeam and grant projects for environmental enhancements
To enhance stewardship for the earth by participation in Earth Day activities
Provide an environment that promotes learning with maximizing resources-library resources, manipulatives, texts
Financial Acountability:
School budget is aligned to school goals and student learning
Maintain a balanced budget - following provisions set about in Financial Tools binder
Use of Non-Board funds for student initiatives
All guidelines and policies are adhered to using tracking mechanisms to ensure compliance
Through the allocation of a portion of fundraising monies to ‘Charitable’ initiatives
Through ‘reuse’ and/or sharing of texts and/or resources where available with other schools
Through the encouragement of staff to reduce paper use in the school
School Fundraisers
Create reserve fund for unexpected expenses
School Fundraisers follow Board Policy
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 Create a Catholic learning and working environment that is safe, inclusive, and welcoming and increasing engagement among members of the community
Action Plans
Follow a Collaborative Inquiry to allow all learners to be engaged as contributors to the learning model
Engaging School Community
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 Develop Collaborative Inquiry with all School Members
Action Plans
Evidence in Classrooms of the Three Part Math Lesson
Guided Reading
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 Pathways and Transitions-- By June 2016, graduation rates will increase.
Action Plans
Pathways and Transitions
Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
4.0 Literacy: By June 2016, student performance in literacy will increase
Action Plans
Guided Reading
5.0 Numeracy: By June 2016, student knowledge in Mathematics will increase
Action Plans
Numeracy Expected Practice - 3-Part Lesson Model
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Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
High
Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
Low
Not Assigned
Not Assigned
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