Action Plan for Learning
School Name:
Port Moody Secondary
School Goal: Transition - Graduation Rates
School Year: 2014-2015
Goal / Inquiry
Student learning
Goal #2 –Transition: Graduation Rates
To maintain or increase by 1% the number of students graduating each year.
Rationale
1-3 reasons for choosing
goal
The goal is selected to:
 Collect data, determine patterns, areas of concern and implementation of
strategies to improve the Graduation Rates in June 2015
 Provide our school community the opportunity to have focused conversations on
graduation rates and student achievement.
 Align with District 43 (Coquitlam) and the Ministry of Education Goals.
References and sources to
support actions
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BC Graduation Program and “At A Glance Requirements”
Smart Goals –goal development, career planning, etc.
PMSS Course Programming Booklet 2014-2015 –Website: www.pmssblues.net
Backup Documentation
BC Graduation -Grad
Planner 2014-2015.pdf
Planned Actions
Continuing practices
working well (1-3)
 What will we do
differently? (1-3)
 How will we provide for
staff development and
collaboration?
 How will we involve
parents?
 How will we involve
students?
 How will we monitor
progress and adjust
actions?
BC Graduation
PMSS Setting Smart
Requirements -At A Glance.pdfGoals 2014-2015.pdf
Planned Actions
Continuing practices that are working well:
 Career Day and Exploration Fair for Grade 10-12 students in November.
 Graduation Verification Forms sent home for students and parents to review. As
required, counsellors schedule appointments and meet with parents and students
to complete a “Grad Plan” to ensure graduation by June or August through
summer learning or on-line learning.
 “Parents as Career Coaches” -2 session Workshop in January.
 Career Planning and Post-Secondary Presentations by numerous trade schools,
colleges and universities from October to February.
 Counsellors hold a Parent Course Programming Evening in February.
 Counsellors hold a Student Programming and Course Selection Assembly for the
current Grade 9-11 students in February.
 Student Scheduling Verification Forms sent home for parent review and sign off
for accuracy in March. Parents sign-off on these documents.
 Counsellors ensure that courses are scheduled on the student timetable that
reflects the students’ post-secondary plan and career pathway. This process is
closely monitored so Grade 10-12 students have the correct courses to graduate.
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Promotional Meeting to determine students who have failed courses –Jan/June.
Alternatives for completing failed courses is recommended and planned.
Students with IEPs received the optimum support with a Learning Resource block.
What will we do differently in 2015-2016?
 We shall continue the above initiatives.
 Grade 10 students to be included in upcoming Grade 11 and 12 Scholarship
opportunities, Career Exploration Program and Post-Secondary Institute
presentations in order to introduce possibilities one year earlier.
 Include Grade 11 students in the Graduation Verification process so the students
and their parents are monitoring their academic progress to graduation. By
completing this procedure one year earlier, Grade 11s and their parents will be
focused on the requirements of the Graduation Program.
 Students unable to graduate will have a detailed plan for graduation.
 Graduating students and those with an immediate “Graduation Plan” (2 courses
to be completed by August) will earn the right to cross the stage at
Commencement in June.
How will we provide for staff development and collaborations?
 The Graduation Rate data collected in January and May are reviewed at the
February and June staff meetings. Staff is aware of the students with academic
difficulties. Staff discusses and provides strategies and infrastructures to better
support our Grade 12 students.
 Students’ academic and learning concerns are raised at School Based Team to
support student learning. A variety of strategies to support students learning is
implemented.
 Staff development is provided at staff meetings and pro-d days. In particular, inservice on formative assessment strategies, inclusive classrooms, differentiated
learning and engaging learning activities are a current staff development focus at
our school.
How will we involve parents?
 The Graduation Rate data is compiled twice a year. The results and analysis are
reviewed with the School Planning Council and the PMSS PAC.
 Counsellors and Administration involve the students’ parents regarding
Graduation Requirements, Course Selection and Graduation Plans (non-grads).
How will we involve students?
 All students (Grades 9-12) with their parents are involved in appropriate course
selection of their Graduation Program. Students complete their Course Selection
Forms based on their personal goals and career pathways reviewed in Phoenix
Class (homeroom) and assembly presentations.
 All Grade 12 students will receive a Graduation Verification Form that outlines the
courses and credits completed over grade 10, 11 and currently grade 12. Parents
and students review their potential Graduation Status. This discussion is
completed by early December of the first semester.
 Grade 12 students in a non-graduating status in the first semester work with the
counsellors to design a “Graduation Plan” to ensure they will graduate in June or
at least by August through Summer Learning or on-line course work.
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One student representative from Student Council works with the Principal, the
counsellors and the SPC (parents) regarding the Graduation Rate data and
analysis. In discussions, suggestions are provided each semester to make
adjustments in supporting the graduates. In June of each year, directions for the
next school year are included in the Action Plan for Learning for implementation
in September of the next school year.
How will we monitor progress and adjust actions?
 The Graduation Rate Goal is monitored by the SPC (parents), student
representative and administration.
 Staff provides feedback to assist with academic support and programs for our
Grade 12 students. This occurs during the 3 reporting periods each semester as
well at the end of each semester during the Promotional Meetings. These
Promotional Meeting provide counsellors and parents with direction on the
appropriate education program and courses for students to pursue.
 The student representative(s) in the SPC reports to the Student Council regarding
the goal progress, survey results and directions.
 The SPC parents report to the Parent Advisory Council regarding the goal
progress, survey results and directions.
 The counsellors and administration works with the staff to discuss the Graduation
data and analysis. This occurs at the Curriculum Leader Meetings and at the
February and June staff meeting.
Backup Documentation
Documentation of learning
Key evidence of change
 How did your actions
make a difference?
 Choose 1-3 pieces of
evidence to demonstrate
the impact your actions
have had on student
learning to meet your
goal.
 Documentation could
include video, survey
results, performance
standard data, anecdotal
evidence, work samples,
etc.
Key Evidence of Change
How did your actions make a difference?
 The rigorous work completed by the counsellors, classroom teachers and Learning
Support teachers to ensure students graduate is a key component of our success.
 Support programs are readily available that assist students who are struggling
with their learning.
 Teachers are using differentiated learning strategies, formative assessment and
engaging activities has created an inclusive learning classroom for students. Our
pro-d conferences and our school Pro-d focus this year and next is a “Model of
Inclusion. In addition, our Teacher Mentoring Program (LIF) supported teaching &
learning support for classroom teachers of diverse teaching classrooms.
 All staff is focused on the goal of supporting learning and learners in multiple
ways. The results have produced high predicted graduation rates for June 2015.
 Providing the Graduation Verification Forms to our Grade 12 students early in the
fall. By keeping students and parent aware and focused on the Graduation
Credits, students are meeting the BC Graduation Requirements.
 Those students who are having difficulty passing courses will be working with our
counsellors and their parents to design a “Graduation Plan” in order to graduate
in June or within the next school year.
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Evidence:
 Our May 2015 Graduation Rates data indicates that 295 of 313 Grade 12 students
are on track to graduate in June 2015. Our predicated Graduation Rate is 94.2%.
 Eighteen students will not graduate until January 2016 or June 2016 due to
unique circumstances. These students are ELL, medical or Career program
students. This number represents 5. 8% of our Grade 12 students.
 We are pleased with our Graduation results.
 51 % Grade 12 students are awarded Honour Roll.
 53 % Grade 12 students are awarded Work Habit Recognition.
 21.5 % Grade 12 students are awarded with Curricular Recognition
 20 % Grade 12 students are awarded Athletic Recognition in one or more sports.
 12 % Grade 12 students are awarded Service and Leadership Recognition in one
or more club activities.
Backup Documentation
Goal #2 -PMSS
2014-2015 Graduation Rate Data as of May 30, 2015.pdf
Reflection Highlights
 Where are we now?
 What are some patterns
emerging?
 What surprised you?
 What conclusions /
inferences might you
draw?
 How does this inform
potential next steps?
Reflection Highlights
Where are we now?
 We are happy with our results overall.
 We have maintained a solid Graduation Rate for June 2015.
 We have a predicted Graduation Rate of 94.2 % for the June 2015 Graduating
Class.
 The Graduation Rate Goal for Grade 12 students will continue for 2015-2016.
What surprised you?
 We are very pleased that 295 of 313 students are scheduled to Graduate in June
2015. This is a predicted graduation rate of 94.2 %.
 What did not surprise us is that 18 of 313 students would not be able to graduate
this June. Thirteen (13) of these students are International or Landed Immigrant
students whose first language is not English. These students are English Language
Learners and are completing their English Proficiency course work before they can
begin the BC Graduation Program. This means these students will require
additional time to complete the three year BC Graduation Program. These
students are not in a position to graduate and shall require another year or
semester in order to graduate. Three (3) of the 18 students who are not
graduating are unable to graduate due to medical issues. Two (2) of the 18
students are completing an ACE-IT Career Program and they will require another
semester to graduate.
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What conclusions have we drawn for directions for Goal #2: 2015-2016?
 The Graduation Rate Goal is to continue for 2015-2016.
 We are to continue the process of course programming, parent programming
evenings, career education, post-secondary presentations, scholarship
opportunities, Graduation Verification Status, Graduation Planning for students
at-risk of non-graduation, etc.
 Counsellors will work closely with students and parents to ensure Graduation
Plans are in place that focuses on graduation in June.
 Scheduling of student timetables and student support programs are available to
students in academic need.
 We shall offer the “Parents as Career Coaches” -2 sessions Workshop earlier in
October 2015 so parents have more information earlier to assist their child. This
is open to parents of grades 10-12.
 An earlier focus for graduation information will be made available to our grade 10
and 11 students and their parents. This includes career exploration, volunteerism,
and post-secondary information. Although this is occurring, the focus is to
emphasis earlier planning for the graduation transition and gathering information.
Backup Documentation
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Literacy Data
Port Moody Secondary Literacy Data for 2014-2015
Attach the following :
The school’s literacy assessment (reading and writing) and success rate for English
Language students with a C- or better grade are:
 Classroom Assessment
 English 9 -97 % success rate
 School Assessment
 English 10 -96 % success rate
 FSA results
 English 11 -97 % success rate
 Communication 11 -95 % success rate
 English 12 -97.5 % success rate
 Communications 12 -97 % success rate
Grade 10 and 12 English Provincial Exam Data
The Ministry of Education Provincial Exam results are documented up to the school
year of 2013-2014. These documents review the trends over 5 years from 2009 2010 to 2013 - 2014. This year’s provincial and school results for English 10, English
12 and Communications 12 will be published in the fall of 2015.
English 10 School and Provincial Final Blended Marks for 2013-2014
 278 of 299 students received a C- or better letter grade. This a 97% success
rate.
 Girls’ success rate is 99%.
 Boys’ success rate is 88 %.
 Aboriginal success rate is 86%
 English Language Learners’ success rate is 81%.
 Special Needs Learners’ success rate is 86 %.
English 12 School and Provincial Blended Marks for 2013-2014
 278 of 338 students received a C- or better letter grade. This a 97% success
rate.
 Girls’ success rate is 97%.
 Boys’ success rate is 97%.
 Aboriginal success rate is “masked” –no results posted.
 English Language Learners’ success rate is 80%.
 Special Needs Learners’ success rate is 100%.
Communications 12 School and Provincial Final Blended Marks for 2013-2014
 18 of 18 students received a C- or better letter grade. This is a 100% success
rate.
 Girls’ success rate is “masked” –no results published.
 Girls’ success rate is 100 %.
 Aboriginal success rate is “masked” –no results posted.
 English Language Learners’ success rate is “masked” –no results posted.
 Special Needs Learners’ success rate is “masked” –no results posted.
Teachers will continue to focus on differentiated instruction and formative
assessment in the classroom to address all learners’ learning styles. Our intent is to
ensure that girls, boys, English language learners, Special Needs student, and
Aboriginal students will improve their academic success in reading and writing. Our
results at both the current school year and the Provincial Exam results from 20132015 indicate strong results in reading and writing.
Goal #2 -PMSS
English 10, English 12 and Communication 12 School & Provincial Exam Blended Marks 2013-2014.pdf
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Signatures
School Name:
School Goal: Numeracy
School Year:
Submitted by School Planning Council:
Title
Name
Principal
Parent
Parent
Parent
Recommended by Assistant Superintendent:
Assistant Superintendent
Board and Superintendent Approval:
Board Chair
Judy Shirra
Superintendent
Patricia Gartland
Print this page, have it signed by
School Planning Council, scan it and
attach it here
PMSS SPC Action
Plan For Learning Signature Page June 5, 2015.pdf
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Signature