2010‐2013 Catholic School Learning Plan for St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School 2010‐2011 (Year 1) Progress Report Pillar SMART Goals Catholic Community, Culture, and Caring Will identify, communicate and implement stewardship and social justice initiatives to meet local needs. Promote faith based activities to enhance the spiritual development of the school community. Literacy •
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performance will increase by 2% on each EQAO assessment in Literacy. By June 2011, Balanced •
Literacy and best practices will begin to be implemented across the divisions. •
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Share Life, Terry Fox, St. Vincent de Paul, Eden Food Bank, Human Family in Christ, Sleeping Children Around the World ECO School initiatives Peel Regional Police presentations on Bullying and Internet Safety to parents and students Grade 8 retreat Pastoral/clergy visits and instruction from Fr. Munir and Fr. Sal Stations of the Cross School/community masses Celebration of Sacraments Awaiting results from Catholic Community Culture and Caring Survey 2011 PD opportunities for staff supported by common release time, Program Department STREAM support, Positive School Climate sessions, divisional TLCP’s, working with Marla Newton (Ministry support) Budget aligned to support guided reading with the Moving Up/Intermediate resources School Effectiveness District Support Process recognized valuable practices, allowed for rich conversation and provided next steps SAT (Special Assignment Teacher) supported the implementation of a balanced literacy program with a focus on guided reading Focus on high‐yield strategies to support student achievement Completed In Progress Comments •
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x These initiatives have been completed for the 2011‐2012 school year. We plan to continue with the same strategies/SMART goals for 2011‐2012. Continue to support Intermediate teachers with their implementation of guided reading. •
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By June 2011, students performance will increase by 2% on each EQAO assessment on mathematics. •
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Develop an understanding of differentiated instructional practices to provide meaningful choice. Timely and tiered interventions, supported by a team approach to respond to individual student needs. Students, parents and teachers understand the full range of pathways, options, programs and supports that are available. Transition planning for students as needed By the end of June 2013, staff will demonstrate an ongoing commitment •
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Data analysis, planning/instruction/assessment align with SMART goals in Catholic School Learning Plan After‐School Tutors club to support EQAO preparation Initiate a conversation about the three‐part math lesson, supporting awareness and beginning practices in the classroom After School Tutors club to support EQAO preparation Continue to encourage teachers to make use of the Math Literacy room Continue to encourage teachers to infuse manipulatives/technology into their math lessons PD support through Positive School Climate inservices Offering meaningful choice by encouraging students to self‐reflect, set personal learning goals Offering students a variety of assessment products to support choice Special Services Team> psychologist, speech/language pathologist, social worker, child/youth worker, administration, conference regarding students’ learning, program support Special Education teachers support staff through TRIAD, TEAM and IEP development
Increased use of technology School to inform parents/students regarding their options for high school and best programs to meet their needs Continue transition planning for students with special needs in conjunction with parents, Board personnel, agencies Staff to access PD place professional development and training database system Evidence of staff attendance at and •
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These initiatives have been completed for the 2010‐2011 school year. Our plan is to begin to implement the three‐part math lesson in 2011‐2012. X This is a continuous and on‐going focus. to attend ministry and system‐wide training with a focus on professional learning. •
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By the end of June 2013, the school will report balanced budgets on an annual basis. By June 2013, the School Councils will adhere to the collection, recording and reporting processes for funds that are generated through their activities. •
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completion of mandatory in‐services and training sessions Evidence of compliance with Emergency Procedures Training for all staff (e.g., Lockdown Procedures, Fire Drills) Selected staff to receive training and certification in Crisis Prevention and Intervention, First Aid, etc. Staff participation in job‐embedded professional learning Staff to access PD place professional development for training opportunities on budgeting process and procedures Staff will continue to use the Financial Support Tool provided through the Finance Department School Council chairs will yearly receive the DP Catholic School Council Resource Handbook outlining processes in handling funds School Council members will be encouraged to attend Board and Family level in‐services and training sessions including Board‐wide training every October for the specific roles of the Council •
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