Holy Cross Separate School
Learning Plan
Mission *
As a Catholic School Community, we commit ourselves to nurture and develop the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social growth of each student. We
pledge to promote an effective partnership with the home, the school and the Parish in a safe, caring, inclusive and Christian environment.
The mission of Holy Cross School is to further develop the faith of our members and to recognize that God lives in all of us. We strive to promote academic
excellence in a success-oriented environment. Through social outreach programs, we strive to help students develop healthy minds, bodies and spirits.
Instilling self-respect and respect for others, along with compassion and empathy are of foremost importance to our mission.
“Christian Living, Discipline, Knowledge” continue to serve as the foundation of our mission at Holy Cross Catholic School.
Motto
Christian Living, Discipline and Knowledge
Catholic Focus
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Holy Cross Catholic Focus
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board believes that the Catholic faith, as expressed through Gospel values, is the driving force in the board’s
community of learners, which includes five key groups: students; the parish, home and community; teachers and support staff; administrators and supervisory
officers; and trustees. The board strives to be a Christ-centered system in which all may work and learn in a supportive, inclusive, meaningful, and respectful
environment. Within the context of an authentic Catholic learning community, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board strives to provide students with
the opportunity to realize their potential and develop into highly skilled, knowledgeable, caring citizens who contribute to society.” The board is further
committed to:
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deepening the understanding, appreciation and practice of the Catholic Christian lifestyle, with Jesus as role model;
aligning a system-wide approach to Catholicity, whereby all educational practices are implemented through a Catholic lens;
developing graduates who are fully alive in Christ, not only in terms of knowledge and skills, but in terms of values, attitudes and actions;
encouraging unique approaches to support system priorities and the principal strands of faith education: prayer and liturgy; sacraments; morality and
justice; and scripture and church.
As a diverse educational community responding to God’s call, Dufferin-Peel fosters and nourishes an inclusive atmosphere rooted in tradition and scripture.
The board continues to commit to the guiding principles of Learning for All: K-12 and to Dufferin-Peel’s Equity and Inclusive Education Policy (developed in
accordance with the provincial Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy), while:
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being authentic witnesses to our Catholic faith;
being responsible stewards of God’s grace in the world;
respecting human dignity;
modelling all learners after Jesus, as ministers of compassion and service.
To strengthen its Catholic identity, Dufferin-Peel will continue to develop opportunities for faith formation of students and staff, together with an educational
program which strives to integrate the board’s fundamental beliefs and values into all of its endeavors.
Core Principles
Core Principals:
Catholicity:
Holy Cross school models, celebrates and nourishes the Gospel values in the teaching and learning of our Christ -centered programs and services by:
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Catholic School Graduate Expectation assembly – monthly
School Masses at the church – monthly
Classroom liturgies in the school chapel
Rosary Club for students and parents
Staff Liturgies
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Virtues displayed across school
Virtues Education in Classroom
Virtues, Catholic School Graduate Expectations and Gospel values highlighted in school newsletters and website
Youth Faith Ambassador Program
Learning Environment:
School's most recent EQAO data
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Primary Reading: 56%
Primary Writing: 80%
Primary Mathematics: 62%
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Junior Reading: 75%
Junior Writing: 75%
Junior Mathematics: 40%
School community supports and provide opportunities for life-long learning by:
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School/Parish communication and collaboration
Safe School Action Team
Catholic School Council
Healthy School Committee with community partners
Peel Health Nurse
Neighborhood Policing Unit (NPU Officers)
Peel Education officer
Parenting and Family Literacy Centre integrated into the school
Knights of Columbus
The school demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and supports the well-being of all learners by:
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Virtues Education
Teaching-Learning Cycles
Professional Development at Staff and Division Meetings
Grade-level meetings
Special Assignment Teacher (SAT) works with all teachers
Administration team supports all teachers with PD initiatives
TLLP team on Technology
Data analysis to target areas of concern using specific high-yield instructional strategies
Community Engagement
School community ensures that Catholic School Councils reflect the diverse Catholic community by:
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Supporting and communicating various activities planned through the school, parish, local community and board that promote our diverse Catholic
community
Parents are encouraged to participate in their child’s education by participating in Council meetings and/or attending community presentations
sponsored by the School/Family/Board Catholic School Councils
Volunteers are encouraged and celebrated within the community
The school team builds and sustains community partnerships and collaborates with:
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Malton Guiding Collaborative
Malton Community Services –relationship with Malton Community Centre Programs: Malton Youth Centre Initiative-outreach worker
Peel Health Nurse
Neighborhood Policing Unit (NPU Officers)
Peel Education Officer
Partnership with Knight of Columbus to run Breakfast Program
Parish Home School
The school promotes the engagement and active participation of the parish and home as a fundamental component of student
success by:
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Catholic School Graduate assemblies
Welcome to Kindergarten evening
Invite and encourage parents and community members to become volunteers at school (Volunteer Appreciation Evening)
Collaborate with Parish and home regarding Sacramental preparation
Pastoral Plan developed in partnership with parish team and shared with community
Parenting and Family Literacy Centre integrated into the school
Curriculum Night
Physical Environment
The school engages, models and promotes good stewardship of resources by:
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Knights of Columbus, home, school partnership to operate school breakfast program
Establish Green Eco focus
Promote litter less lunches
Earth Day activities
Recycling program
Green Team for school beautification
Anti-Bullying Initiatives
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The school demonstrates financial responsibility.
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School Budget reports analyzed on a monthly basis by school administration team
Budget tracking in conjunction with secretarial staff
Budget tracking in conjunction with Catholic School Council
All monies collected by staff are recorded on deposit slips and verified
All school expenditures need to be signed off and verified by Principal, using verification system
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Creating Catholic Conditions for Well-Being, Learning and Leading
Outcomes
1.0 By the end of June 2016, Holy Cross will strive to increase successful practices to support Well Being of all students. Holy Cross will increase the proportion
of students feeling accepted by students and staff within the school. Additionally, supports and practices will continue to be put in place to decrease the
proportion of students reporting that they have been bullied.
Action Plans
Decrease Incidence of Bullying at Holy Cross
Empowerment program
1.1 By June of 2016, staff at Holy Cross school will have a better awareness of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations and will incorporate the
expectations into their daily interactions and lessons with students.
Action Plans
Staff are fully aware of and implementing the seven Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
Building Collaborative Practices Through Inquiry
Outcomes
2.0 By June 2016, Holy Cross will have an increase in proportion of staff who apply their knowledge gained through professional learning opportunities,
specifically collaborative inquiries within school, and will demonstrate that professional learning through feedback such as focused conversations between
administration and staff.
Action Plans
Creating Educator Resource for Manipulative use in Math
Guided Reading
Making Math Learning Visible
School TLLP Technology
Enhancing Transitional Practices
Outcomes
3.0 By the end of 2016, there will be an increase in proportion of staff and students who are engaged in successful transitional practices that support the
transitional process for all students.
Action Plans
Grade to Grade Transitions
Kindergarten Transition
Planning for at risk students
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Knowing the Learner through Assessment
Outcomes
4.0 by the end June 2016 there will be an increase in proportion of staff using fair and equitable practices surrounding assessment. Staff will have an intentional
focus as it pertains to assessment "For" and "As" learning as outlined in the Growing Success document.
Action Plans
Descriptive Feedback
Differentiated Assessment
Responding through Effective Instruction
Outcomes
5.0 By the end of June 2016 there will be an increase in student performance in the area of Numeracy as it pertains to EQAO.
Action Plans
3 Part Math Lesson
Numeracy Foundational Principle-Effective Instructional Strategies
Outcome Timeframe
Action Plan Priority
Long-term
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Medium-term
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Short-term
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