St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School
Learning Plan
Mission *
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School Mission Statement
At St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School it is our common purpose as Catholic Christian believers that students will be given every opportunity to fulfill their
true potential spiritually, academically, athletically, and socially. It is our belief that as nurturing educators our students will model themselves in the image of
Jesus Christ. They will be caring, respectful and responsible individuals. They will develop a passion for learning and a belief in justice, generosity and
forgiveness.
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We, the students, parents, staff and community of St. Aloysius Gonzaga believe in the gospel values of Faith, Hope, Love, Peace, and Service.
We believe in the intrinsic worth of each individual.
We believe that all have the ability and the need to learn and to succeed.
We believe that the diversity of our community should be honoured, protected and celebrated.
We believe that a safe and welcoming environment is an entitlement of every student.
We believe in engendering a culture of excellence, community involvement and leadership opportunities.
We at Gonzaga are committed to this vision of faith and learning.
Motto
For The Greater Glory of God
Catholic Focus
St. Aloysius Gonzaga’s Catholic Focus
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School is a proud member of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Merciful Redeemer Parish. The
school was established in 2000 to support Catholic parents in their responsibility for the spiritual, religious, moral, academic and physical needs of their
children in accordance with the teaching of the Church. The school community at Gonzaga is committed to the achievement of excellence, the recognition
of the unique characteristics of the individual and the education of the whole person while experiencing a life in a community founded on Gospel Values.
Gonzaga encourages international travel and outreach initiatives to provide students the opportunity to be Catholic citizens of the world.
At St. Aloysius Gonzaga, we are proud of our balanced religion, academic, arts, technology and athletics programs, which offer students a well-rounded and
value-centered education to help them make good choices for the future. The curriculum planned and provided in the school is broad, balanced, and relevant
to the needs and aspirations of all our students. A wide range of subjects and learning experiences are offered in order to develop the skills, abilities and
talents of individual students. Gonzaga is a caring and compassionate community with a strong commitment to supporting the safety and well-being of all
students.
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St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School
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Core Principles
Catholic School Learning Plan for St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School
The Catholic School Learning Plan (CSLP) has been aligned with the Catholic Board Learning Plan to address the board’s five shared priorities: Creating
Catholic Conditions For Well-being, Learning and Leading; Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry; Enhancing Transitional Practices; Knowing the
Learner Through Assessment; and Responding Through Effective Instruction. With respect to the five shared priorities, schools are required to complete the
table, below, including a summary of Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessment performance and progress at the school.
Catholicity
St. Aloysius Gonzaga models, celebrates and nourishes gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ-centered programs and services through:
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Student participation in social justice service
School-wide initiative supporting stewardship of the earth
Enhancing faith formation of all community members by strengthening the adult faith ambassador team
Learning Environment
The school’s most recent EQAO Grade 9 mathematics assessment performance:
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Grade 9 Academic Mathematics: 94% of all students are above the Board and provincial standard (level 3 and 4)
Grade 9 Applied Mathematics 71% of all students are above the Board and provincial standard (level 3 and 4)
Observations regarding school progress in Grade 9 EQAO: In Grade 9 Academic Mathematics, there was a 1% increase in the number of
students who were above the Board and provincial standard (level 3 and 4) from 2013-2014. In Grade 9 Applied Mathematics, there was a 4%
increase in the number of students who were above the Board and provincial standard (level 3 and 4) from 2013-2014.
The school’s most recent Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) performance:
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OSSLT results for First-Time Eligible Students: 95% of all first time eligible students who fully participated are above the Board and provincial standard
(level 3 and 4)
OSSLT results for Previously Eligible Students: 49% of all previously eligible students who fully participated were successful.
Observations regarding school progress on the OSSLT: The number of first time eligible students that were successful in 2013-2014 remains the
same. There was a 3% increase in the number of previously eligible students who were successful in 2013-2014 and this continues to be a focus for
the school this year. Particular emphasis will be placed on implementing strategies that support individual student needs.
The school community supports and provides opportunities for life-long learning:
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Team approach taken for students at risk and support is provided for all students in order to improve student achievement
All staff participate in Professional Development activities (instructional, support, custodian and secretarial staffs)
All departments are represented on the Differentiated Instruction Committee and the Literacy Committee
Whole school contributes to and works towards the development, implementation and attainment of school outcomes
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The school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners through the:
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Well-established Catholic professional learning communities
Pyramid of Intervention Team
Safe@Gonzaga Safe School Team which consists of students, staff, and community membership
House System and Prefect Program which are mentoring/tutoring programs for students
Transition plan in place to support students entering and exiting secondary school
Community Engagement
Our school community ensures that the Catholic School Council reflects the diverse Catholic community through:
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An open invitation for membership through parent information nights, the school website and the electronic sign board
An attempt to have all positions of the Catholic School Council filled
The school team builds and sustains community partnerships through:
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Coordinated school-parish activities and events to support faith development for Gonzaga's students
Nurturing relationships between school/parish teams and school/home connections
On-going communication through website and synervoice
Maintaining a strong working relationship with our Neighbourhood Police Unit Officers
Joint initiatives with the City of Mississauga and Erin Mills Community Center
Supporting local outreach programs such as Eden Food Bank, Dr. Simone, and Good Shepherd
Parish-Home-School
St. Aloysius Gonzaga promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student success through:
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Weekly mass celebrated with parish priest in school chapel
Student involvement in youth mass, in EDGE and LIFE TEEN parish run programs
Parish and school coordinated SHARE LIFE fund raising, St. Vincent de Paul
Coordinated parish school experiences which include the Terry Fox Run, March for Life rally in May, and school Masses/Liturgical events throughout
the year
Physical Environment
The school models, promotes, and participates in good stewardship of resources through:
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Joint participation with City of Mississauga – Earth Day clean up
Environmental Steering Committee – with staff, student, custodian and City of Mississauga staff
Established student environmental group – The Green Scene
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Program
Photocopying reduction plan
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The school demonstrates financial responsibility by:
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Ensuring that funds are collected and expensed by the school in compliance with all Board protocols.
Maintaining a balanced budget with resources directed to support student achievement.
Processing purchases in accordance with Board procedures and guidelines.
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students indicating that they feel accepted within the school environment, as demonstrated by
the CCCC School Climate survey results.
Action Plans
Safe@Gonzaga "Together We Are Stronger"
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of teachers who are confident to apply knowledge gained through professional learning
opportunities in collaboration with others, as demonstrated by CBLP professional learning feedback.
Action Plans
Accountable Talk Collaborative Inquiry
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By the end of June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students, per applicable cohort, successfully completing their respective secondary
program requirements.
Action Plans
Student usage of My Blueprint
Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of students achieving a level 3 or 4 on the Grade 9 math EQAO assessments.
Action Plans
Grade 9 Math Teacher In-services
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Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By June 2016, there will be an increase in the proportion of FTE students who successfully complete the OSSLT.
Action Plans
Support for students at risk
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
Medium
Short-term
Low
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