2010-2013 Catholic School Learning Plan for St. Herbert School 2010-2011 (Year 1) Progress Report Pillar Catholic Community, Culture, and Caring Literacy Numeracy SMART Goals By the end of June 2011, St. Herbert students’ sense of belonging, inclusion, connectedness and safety will increase compared to the baseline data collected using the CCCC Survey in 2010/2011. By the end of June 2011 student performance at St. Herbert will increase by 2% on each EQAO assessment of literacy By the end of June 2011 student performance at St. Herbert will increase by 2% on each EQAO assessment of numeracy Action Plans to Support SMART Goal(s) - The CCCC Action Team was established and trained - Completion of CCCC survey, including accommodations for diverse learners - awaiting CCCC survey results for further analysis/direction - on-going emphasis on Virtues program and Youth Faith Ambassador program -Year 1 of the implementation of our prayer room, a place for staff and students to gather and reflect for prayer and liturgical celebrations - Eco school initiative towards certification of bronze level Focus on five to track specific learners in each classroom On-going support from Special education and multi-disciplinary team to support literacy achievement, learning achievement and communication among students with diverse learning needs On-going use of assistive technology for our diverse learners On-going analysis of data sources Welcome to Kindergarten Night program - - On-going support from Special education and multi-disciplinary team to support numeracy achievement, learning achievement and communication among students with diverse learning needs Homework help program of on-line resources for students in our Grade 7 Completed In Progress All programs are in progress and working towards sustainability All programs are in progress and working towards sustainability All programs are in progress and working towards sustainability Comments -proud of the success of our ongoing Youth Ambassador Program/Leadership opportunities/Stewardship -successful completion of CCCC survey by Grade 4 to 8 students -Prayer Room is functionally ready to use. In Year 2 we are planning to beautify the room and have it blessed -Think Recycle campaign was very successful at St. Herbert, the school accumulating 4,580 lbs of waste that has now been diverted from landfill sites - On-going collection of data and TEAM approach implemented on a daily basis to support the diverse learning needs of all our students -Training in assistive technology is on-going -Successful completion of our Welcome to Kindergarten evening -TEAM approach implemented on a daily basis to support the diverse learning needs of all our students -moving towards the implementation of the expected practice in numeracy of the Three Part Lesson in all classrooms -using an uninterrupted numeracy - Pathways and Transitions By June 2011, grade 8 students/parents/teachers will have a better understanding of pathway choices, options and supports for secondary education Employee Support and Training By the end of June 2013, the staff will participate in the necessary training associated with Employee Support and training outcomes Expanded Accountability and Transparency By the end of June 2011, the school budget at St. Herbert School will balance. and 8 classes Capacity building of Three Part Math lesson and uninterrupted block for mathematical instruction On-going timely and tiered interventions Completed Transition meetings with secondary liaisons On-going capacity building between elementary and secondary to discuss options, programs and pathways (i.e., Academic, Applied, Locally Developed) Grade 8 visit to the secondary school Administrator Training: Attendance support program Emergency preparedness Equity and diversity strategy Succession Planning Mentoring support of others pursuing aspirations Staff training: violence and harassment training , Bill 168 Equity and diversity strategy First aid training/health and safety training Emergency preparedness Fire Drills Lockdown Procedures/Hold and Secure This will be achieved through following Board financial procedures and compliance with GAP (General Administrative Procedures Budget has been closely monitored, on a monthly basis, throughout the year Budget priorities are linked to school goals block for mathematical instruction in all classrooms -All families of students in grades 7 and 8 were given the opportunity to access the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Homework Help Program for on-line resources - All programs are in progress and working towards sustainability All programs are in progress and working towards sustainability All programs are in progress and working towards sustainability -successful capacity building between the elementary and secondary transition team - multi-disciplinary TEAM approach implemented to support the diverse learning needs of all our students -all required training has been completed for this calendar year, allowing staff to be current on issues, policies, processes and procedures for our Board and the Ministry of Education -we are happy to say that we are fiscally sound and are working towards a balanced budget -we are spending our money on improving student achievement and on programs to support our school goals