2010‐2013 Catholic School Learning Plan for St. Matthew School 2010‐2011 (Year 1) Progress Report Pillar Catholic Community, Culture, and Caring Literacy Numeracy Pathways and Transitions SMART Goals Students will feel a sense of belonging, inclusion, connectedness and safety. Students will learn prayers and responses for active participation in Masses By June, 2013, student achievement in literacy at St. Matthew will increase by 5%. All classes will demonstrate guided practice in Literacy. By June 2013, student performance at St. Matthew will increase by 5% on each EQAO assessment of numeracy. All classes will conduct 3‐
part lesson during numeracy block. By June, 2013 all students will be provided with appropriate transition and pathway options in Action Plans to Support SMART Goal(s)
Implementation of Friendship Friday Activities during lunchtime that foster leadership, team‐
building and inclusivity skills. Implement School Climate Survey Virtue Student Recognition Student leadership‐ Social Action Team, Diversity Team, PALs, Student Council, Eco‐
team, Friendship Friday Team. Establish School Teams A variety of prayers are taught in all classrooms and displayed for students to see so that during morning exercises, they are able to join in and commit to memory a variety of prayers. On‐going collection and analysis of data sources
Descriptive feedback, anchor charts, rubrics, exemplars, common assessment language, Teacher moderation 3‐part lesson to be gradually implemented in all classrooms with frequency increasing from one to three times weekly, by the end of June, 2011. Assess individual classroom needs for Math manipulatives for daily use during Numeracy block. Cross‐panel transitional meetings
Planning for programmes to provide information regarding specialized programmes for students. Completed
In Progress
Continuing and moving toward success Continuing and moving toward success In progress and and moving toward success Cross panel meetings completed On‐going reflection and consultation Comments
Students are very motivated and look forward to these Friday sessions. Student leaders take ownership and responsibility in teaching and guiding younger students through the activities. Students are involved in social justice projects and green initiatives. School teams allow opportunities for students to interact and demonstrate positive influence on student body. Students respond in the many parts of the Mass to show full and active participation during the celebrations. Focussed conversations during Divisional Meetings: gap analysis of resources and financial commitment to update Central Text Room LNS resources viewed and discussed‐ anchor charts, success criteria Implementation of 3‐part lesson started with key staff and spread with teachers modelling for colleagues. SAT, classroom teachers and volunteers re‐organized Math manipulatives. The Intermediate team, Secondary School team and Administrators continually reflect and modify to achieve student success in planning collaboration with parents to meet the diverse learning needs of students. Employee Support and Training Expanded Accountability and Transparency By June 2011, Staff will be provided with professional development opportunities Support of staff professional development in the area of Smart Board technology during the 2010‐2011 Academic year Allocation of funds towards purchasing resources aimed at student success. Multi‐disciplinary TEAM approach to problem solving Promotional meetings for student placement School teams attend Primary Numeracy Network Sessions. Special Education staff attend family networking and training in Prime, Wecshler and DPlite Intermediate Staff attend Integrated Arts Program as supported by Programme Dept.
Primary and Junior staff attend Music and Arts workshops. Inservice on 3‐part Math lesson by SAT Continue monitoring school budget monthly. Divisional meetings outline priorities with team
Programs completed for divisions and further support and refinement for the following year In compliance for independence.
Staff meeting to share information concerning student learning and needs. Continued participation in opportunities for further training in a variety of areas: guided reading/practice, 3‐part Math lesson Expansion of SmartBoard access to other members of staff will be a focus next year. Budget has been closely monitored throughout the year and priorities are revisited