Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
3-Year Education Plan for The Waldorf Independent
School of Edmonton
Accountability Statement
Accountability Statement for the Three-Year Education Plan The Education Plan for The
Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton for the three years commencing September 1, 2011
was prepared under the direction of the Board of Directors in accordance with the
responsibilities under the Private Schools Regulation and the Education Grants Regulation. This
Education Plan was developed in the context of the provincial government’s business and fiscal
plans. The Board has used its performance results to develop the Plan and is committed to
implementing the strategies contained within the Plan to improve student learning and results.
The Board approved the Education Plan for 2011-2014 on November 16, 2011.
Accountability Statement for the Annual Education Results Report The Annual Education
results Report for The Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton the 2011 school year was
prepared under the direction of the board in accordance with the responsibilities under the
Private Schools Regulation and the Education Grants Regulation. The board is committed to
using the results in this report, to the best of its abilities, to improve outcomes for students and
to ensure that all students in the private school authority can acquire the knowledge, skills and
attitudes they need to be self-reliant, responsible, caring and contributing members of society.
This Annual Education Results Report for 2011/2012 was approved by the Board on November
28, 2012.
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
Foundation Statements
Mission
To provide inspiring, developmentally appropriate education rooted in Waldorf pedagogy; with the goal of
fostering creativity and imagination, encouraging children to develop a deepening sense of themselves
and their unique capacities.
Vision
The Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton will deliver high quality programs reflective of the Waldorf
name.
Our community will strive to be accessible and enriched by diversity.
Our healthy pre-school programs will feed our kindergarten and grade school.
The Faculty will consistently maintain high caliber teachers, who are supported in their needs for salaries,
benefits and a reasonable workload.
The Faculty will be ever deepening their pedagogical foundations and working towards certification. The
Faculty as a decision- making body will work out of a mandate that is rooted in Waldorf pedagogy.
The classrooms will reflect ecological, aesthetic, and architectural ideals conducive to Waldorf education.
The facility will comfortably hold all our programs, and contain the potential for growth. There will be a
faculty/meeting room, adequate office space and an assembly/gym space. An area that can be used for a
parent lounge will also be included. Access to the natural world will be available for all classes and
Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton. Outdoor education, gardening, and festivals will be possible in
this setting, whether this is on site or at a satellite country location.
The Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton is committed to working creatively with this vision
statement into the future. This vision statement is a working document intended to guide the Board,
Faculty, and Administration in developing planning strategies and goals for Waldorf Independent School
of Edmonton.
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
A Profile of the School Authority (optional)
The Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton (WISE) was established in September 2011. The WISE
School strives to assist students to nurture their sense of self, to develop and understand their
relationships to the world and immediate community, and learn to respect nature and each other through
their own observations and experiences.
Integrating artistic activities into the daily curriculum enhances the development of the child’s imagination,
inspiration, and intuition. Lessons such as music, singing, painting, drawing, modeling, movement,
introduction of second languages of different origins, and handwork supplement the broad academic
curriculum, and encourage a head, heart and hands approach to learning.
The WISE School offers:
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a broad curriculum balancing the sciences, arts and humanities.
a progression of learning based on related stages of children’s physical, social, emotional and
spiritual development.
an emphasis on character development and the integration of knowledge with the student’s own
life.
a single teacher remaining with a class for a period of eight years.
an emphasis upon nature, movement and exploration – both physical and intellectual.
Austrian Philosopher and Educator Rudolf Steiner developed Waldorf Education in Stuggart, Germany
circa 1919. There are approximately 1000 established Waldorf schools worldwide, and the demand
continues to grow for this education modality.
In 2012-13, our school offers two Kindergarten classes, a Grade 1 and Grade 2-3 program. In addition we
offer early childhood programs for children from 18 months to 4 years of age, a Home School Arts
Enrichment Program and an Out-Of-School Care program. This year we have also become a Home
School Board with 13 students enrolled. Our school will grow annually with the addition of a new Grade 1
Class each year, up to Grade 6.
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
Summary of Accomplishments (optional)
 The school authority’s accomplishments – impact of major activities/strategies
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The Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton officially opened our doors on September 6th to 30
children– 21 in Kindergarten and 9 in a Class ½ split.
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To support the needs of our students and their families, we established a licensed Out-of-School
Program designed to provide young children with an afternoon experience in harmony with their
morning activities, in their familiar Waldorf environment.
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The Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton has a skilled and committed faculty that possesses
Alberta Teaching Certificates and or Early Childhood Certification (as required), as well as Waldorf
Teaching experience.
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We saw the creation of a Parent Advisory Association (PAA) that supported the school in a number of
critical areas. Composed of of delegates from all classes the PAA played an important role in the
school including: supporting community-building activities and fundraisers, fostering discussion about
school-related issues and promoting and facilitating communication and understanding among parents,
staff, teachers and the WESE board.
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Several events were held during the 2011/12 school year that supported the development of our parent
community and created engagement and support for the Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton.
This has included parent education talks and speaker events, a parent learning circle three highly
successful community festivals: Pumpkin Walk, Winter Fair and May Fair as well as smaller school
assemblies and celebrations throughout the year to that encouraged parent and community
involvement.
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
October 2011 Accountability Pillar Overall Summary (Required for Public/Separate/Francophone/Charter School Authorities and Level 2 Private Schools)
Measure Category
Safe and Caring Schools
Student Learning Opportunities
Student Learning Achievement (Grades K-9)
Student Learning Achievement (Grades 10-12)
Preparation for Lifelong Learning, World of Work,
Citizenship
Measure Category
Evaluation
Excellent
Measure
Alberta
Measure Evaluation
Current
Result
Prev Year
Result
Prev 3 yr
Average
Achievement
Safe and Caring
88.1
87.6
86.6
Very High
Program of Studies
80.9
80.5
80.1
High
Education Quality
89.4
89.2
88.9
High
Drop Out Rate
4.2
4.3
4.7
High
High School Completion Rate (3 yr)
72.6
71.5
71.1
Intermediate
PAT: Acceptable
79.3
79.1
78.0
Intermediate
PAT: Excellence
19.6
19.4
18.5
High
Diploma: Acceptable
82.6
83.4
84.0
Low
Diploma: Excellence
18.7
19.0
18.9
Intermediate
54.9
53.5
53.5
Intermediate
Good
Good
Acceptable
Good
Diploma Exam Participation Rate (4+
Exams)
Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility Rate
(Revised)
Improvement
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Declined
Significantly
Maintained
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Overall
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Concern
Acceptable
Good
59.6
56.9
57.0
High
Transition Rate (6 yr)
59.3
59.8
59.3
High
Maintained
Work Preparation
80.1
79.9
79.8
High
Improved
Good
Citizenship
81.9
81.4
79.9
Very High
Improved
Significantly
Excellent
Good
Good
Parental Involvement
Good
Parental Involvement
79.9
80.0
79.4
High
Improved
Good
Continuous Improvement
Good
School Improvement
80.1
79.9
78.8
High
Improved
Significantly
Good
Notes:
1. PAT results are a weighted average of the percent meeting standards (Acceptable, Excellence) on Provincial Achievement Tests. The weights are the number of students enrolled in each course. Courses
included: English Language Arts (Grades 3, 6, 9), Science (Grades 6, 9), French Language Arts (Grades 6, 9), Français (Grades 6, 9).
2. Diploma results are a weighted average of percent meeting standards (Acceptable, Excellence) on Diploma Examinations. The weights are the number of students writing the Diploma Examination for each
course. Courses included: English Language Arts 30-1, English Language Arts 30-2, French Language Arts 30-1, Français 30-1, Pure Mathematics 30, Applied Mathematics 30, Biology 30, Science 30.
3. Overall evaluations can only be calculated if both improvement and achievement evaluations are available.
4. The subsequent pages include evaluations for each performance measure. If jurisdictions desire not to present this information for each performance measure in the subsequent pages, please include a
reference to this overall summary page for each performance measure.
5. Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
October 2011 Accountability Pillar Overall Summary – FNMI (Required for Public/Separate/Francophone School Authorities)
Measure Category
Safe and Caring Schools
Student Learning Opportunities
Student Learning Achievement (Grades K-9)
Student Learning Achievement (Grades 10-12)
Measure Category
Evaluation
n/a
Alberta
Measure Evaluation
Current
Result
Prev Year
Result
Prev 3 yr
Average
Achievement
Improvement
Overall
Safe and Caring
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Program of Studies
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Education Quality
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Issue
n/a
Parental Involvement
n/a
n/a
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Drop Out Rate
10.4
11.2
11.3
Very Low
High School Completion Rate (3 yr)
38.2
34.1
34.8
Very Low
PAT: Acceptable
58.1
59.1
56.5
Very Low
PAT: Excellence
6.0
6.4
5.7
Very Low
Maintained
Diploma: Acceptable
77.7
76.3
76.8
Low
Maintained
Issue
Diploma: Excellence
7.4
8.7
9.0
Very Low
Declined
Concern
19.1
16.7
16.6
Very Low
32.1
27.5
27.4
Very Low
Transition Rate (6 yr)
31.2
33.9
31.8
Very Low
Maintained
Concern
Work Preparation
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Citizenship
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Parental Involvement
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
School Improvement
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Issue
Preparation for Lifelong Learning, World of Work,
Citizenship
Continuous Improvement
Measure
Diploma Exam Participation Rate (4+
Exams)
Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility Rate
(Revised)
Improved
Significantly
Improved
Significantly
Acceptable
Acceptable
Acceptable
Concern
Acceptable
Acceptable
Notes:
1. PAT results are a weighted average of the percent meeting standards (Acceptable, Excellence) on Provincial Achievement Tests. The weights are the number of students enrolled in each course. Courses
included: English Language Arts (Grades 3, 6, 9), Science (Grades 6, 9), French Language Arts (Grades 6, 9), Français (Grades 6, 9).
2. Diploma results are a weighted average of percent meeting standards (Acceptable, Excellence) on Diploma Examinations. The weights are the number of students writing the Diploma Examination for each
course. Courses included: English Language Arts 30-1, English Language Arts 30-2, French Language Arts 30-1, Français 30-1, Pure Mathematics 30, Applied Mathematics 30, Biology 30, Science 30.
3. Overall evaluations can only be calculated if both improvement and achievement evaluations are available.
4. The section for Goal 3 includes evaluations for the performance measures included in the table above. If jurisdictions desire not to present evaluations for each performance measure in that section, please
include a reference to this overall summary page under Goal 3.
5. Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
Measure Evaluation Reference (Optional)
Achievement Evaluation
Achievement evaluation is based upon a comparison of Current Year data to a set of standards which remain consistent over time. The
Standards are calculated by taking the 3 year average of baseline data for each measure across all school jurisdictions and calculating the
5th, 25th, 75th and 95th percentiles. Once calculated, these standards remain in place from year to year to allow for consistent planning and
evaluation.
The table below shows the range of values defining the 5 achievement evaluation levels for each measure.
Measure
Very Low
Low
Intermediate
High
Very High
Safe and Caring
0.00 - 77.62
77.62 - 81.05
81.05 - 84.50
84.50 - 88.03
88.03 - 100.00
Program of Studies
0.00 - 66.31
66.31 - 72.65
72.65 - 78.43
78.43 - 81.59
81.59 - 100.00
Education Quality
0.00 - 80.94
80.94 - 84.23
84.23 - 87.23
87.23 - 89.60
89.60 - 100.00
Drop Out Rate
100.00 - 9.40
9.40 - 6.90
6.90 - 4.27
4.27 - 2.79
2.79 - 0.00
High School Completion Rate (3 yr)
0.00 - 57.03
57.03 - 62.36
62.36 - 73.88
73.88 - 81.79
81.79 - 100.00
PAT: Acceptable
0.00 - 65.53
65.53 - 78.44
78.44 - 85.13
85.13 - 89.49
89.49 - 100.00
PAT: Excellence
0.00 - 9.19
9.19 - 11.96
11.96 - 17.99
17.99 - 22.45
22.45 - 100.00
Diploma: Acceptable
0.00 - 74.42
74.42 - 83.58
83.58 - 88.03
88.03 - 92.35
92.35 - 100.00
Diploma: Excellence
0.00 - 10.31
10.31 - 15.67
15.67 - 20.27
20.27 - 23.77
23.77 - 100.00
Diploma Exam Participation Rate (4+ Exams)
0.00 - 31.10
31.10 - 44.11
44.11 - 55.78
55.78 - 65.99
65.99 - 100.00
Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility Rate (Revised)
0.00 - 43.18
43.18 - 49.83
49.83 - 59.41
59.41 - 70.55
70.55 - 100.00
Transition Rate (6 yr)
0.00 - 39.80
39.80 - 46.94
46.94 - 56.15
56.15 - 68.34
68.34 - 100.00
Work Preparation
0.00 - 66.92
66.92 - 72.78
72.78 - 77.78
77.78 - 86.13
86.13 - 100.00
Citizenship
0.00 - 66.30
66.30 - 71.63
71.63 - 77.50
77.50 - 81.08
81.08 - 100.00
Parental Involvement
0.00 - 70.76
70.76 - 74.58
74.58 - 78.50
78.50 - 82.30
82.30 - 100.00
School Improvement
0.00 - 65.25
65.25 - 70.85
70.85 - 76.28
76.28 - 80.41
80.41 - 100.00
Notes:
1) For all measures except Drop Out Rate: The range of values at each evaluation level is interpreted as greater than or equal to the lower
value, and less than the higher value. For the Very High evaluation level, values range from greater than or equal to the lower value to
100%.
2) Drop Out Rate measure: As "Drop-out Rate" is inverse to most measures (i.e. lower values are "better"), the range of values at each
evaluation level is interpreted as greater than the lower value and less than or equal to the higher value. For the Very High evaluation
level, values range from 0% to less than or equal to the higher value.
Improvement Table
For each jurisdiction, improvement evaluation consists of comparing the Current Year result for each measure with the previous three-year
average. A chi-square statistical test is used to determine the significance of the improvement. This test takes into account the size of the
jurisdiction in the calculation to make improvement evaluation fair across jurisdictions of different sizes.
The table below shows the definition of the 5 improvement evaluation levels based upon the chi-square result.
Evaluation Category
Chi-Square Range
Declined Significantly
3.84 + (current < previous 3-year average)
Declined
1.00 - 3.83 (current < previous 3-year average)
Maintained
less than 1.00
Improved
1.00 - 3.83 (current > previous 3-year average)
Improved Significantly
3.84 + (current > previous 3-year average)
Overall Evaluation Table
The overall evaluation combines the Achievement Evaluation and the Improvement Evaluation. The table below illustrates how the
Achievement and Improvement evaluations are combined to get the overall evaluation.
Achievement
Improvement
Very High
High
Intermediate
Low
Very Low
Improved Significantly
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
Acceptable
Improved
Excellent
Good
Good
Acceptable
Issue
Maintained
Excellent
Good
Acceptable
Issue
Concern
Good
Acceptable
Issue
Issue
Concern
Acceptable
Issue
Issue
Concern
Concern
Declined
Declined Significantly
Category Evaluation
The category evaluation is an average of the Overall Evaluation of the measures that make up the category. For the purpose of the
calculation, consider an Overall Evaluation of Excellent to be 2, Good to be 1, Acceptable to be 0, Issue to be -1, and Concern to be -2. The
simple average (mean) of these values rounded to the nearest integer produces the Category Evaluation value. This is converted back to a
colour using the same scale above (e.g. 2=Excellent, 1=Good, 0=Intermediate, -1=Issue, -2=Concern)
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
Goal One: Success for Every Student
Outcome:
Students demonstrate proficiency in literacy and numeracy
Note – This outcome replaces the following outcome from the 2010/11 – 2012/13 three year education
plan:
 Students demonstrate high standards in learner outcomes (K-9 portion only)
Performance Measure
Results (in percentages)
Target¹
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
2011
Evaluation
Targets²
Achievement Improvement Overall 2012 2013 2014
Overall percentage of students in
Grades 3, 6 and 9 who achieved
the acceptable standard on
Provincial Achievement Tests
(overall cohort results).
76.8 76.6 78.3 79.1 79.3
Intermediate
Improved
Significantly
Good
Overall percentage of students in
Grades 3, 6 and 9 who achieved
the standard of excellence on
Provincial Achievement Tests
(overall cohort results).
18.6 17.7 18.3 19.4 19.6
High
Improved
Significantly
Good
Comment on Results (OPTIONAL)
Commentary on results, such as contextual information, analysis of results, factors affecting performance including, actions taken by the
authority (or schools) that may have contributed to evaluations of “Improved” or “Improved significantly” on Accountability Pillar measures, may
be included.
No Students enrolled in Grade 3 during 2011-12 School Year. No PAT results.
Strategies
Establish pedagogical approaches supported by student evaluation that prepare students for success on
the PAT’s..
Notes:
1. Aggregated PAT results are based upon a weighted average of percent meeting standards (Acceptable, Excellence). The weights are the number of
students enrolled in each course. Courses included: English Language Arts (Grades 3, 6, 9), Science (Grades 6, 9), French Language Arts (Grades
6, 9), Français (Grades 6, 9). The percentages achieving the acceptable standard include the percentages achieving the standard of excellence.
2. Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
1
If authority had set a target for 2010/11 in the three year education plan 2010/11 – 2012/13, include it in the space provided for each required measure.
Targets are required for each year of the plan for Accountability Pillar measures with an overall evaluation of “Issue” or “Concern” and must reflect
reasonable progress toward or moving into the next higher achievement level, as defined by the evaluation methodology, over the plan period.
2
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
Outcome:
Students are prepared for the 21st century
Note – This outcome combines the following outcomes from the 2010/11 – 2012/13 three year education
plan:
 Students model the characteristics of active citizenship
 Students are well prepared for employment
Performance Measure
Results (in percentages)
Target
Percentages of teachers, parents
and students who are satisfied
that students model the
76.6 77.9 80.3 81.4 81.9 92.3
characteristics of active
citizenship.
Percentages of teachers and
parents who agree that students
are taught attitudes and
behaviours that will make them
successful at work when they
finish school.
Evaluation
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 Achievement Improvement
77.1 80.1 79.6 79.9 80.1 65
Very High
Improved
Significantly
High
Improved
Targets
Overall 2012 2013 2014
Excellent 95
Good
75
Comment on Results (OPTIONAL)
Commentary on results, such as contextual information, analysis of results, factors affecting performance including, actions taken by the
authority (or schools) that may have contributed to evaluations of “Improved” or “Improved significantly” on Accountability Pillar measures, may
be included.
Survey results indicated that 65% of respondents agreed that students were learning behaviors that will make them successful. 35%
responded that they were neutral.
92.3% highly agreed or agreed that there is a strong culture of respect for all students at the WISE School?
Strategies
Students, staff and volunteers will model engagement and responsible citizenship by actively participating in the
management, care and upkeep of school/community life. Students and teachers will create routines that build
respect and responsibility for the maintenance of the class room and school yard.
Students, parents and the Board will plan and carry out activities that enhance the school community including
community events such as festivals and special celebrations.
Students will regularly visit local parks and outdoor spaces where they will learn the importance of respecting
nature and being responsible for natural spaces. In addition, travel to and from these field trips whether walking
or riding public transportation will expose the students to appropriate and acceptable behavior as a group on a
community outing.
Staff and volunteers will model respectful conflict management and resolution.
A survey circulated to establish whether teachers, parents are satisfied;
 that students model the characteristics of active citizenship
 that students are taught attitudes and behaviours that will make them successful at work when they
finish school.
Staff and Board will work to increase the number of survey respondents from 56% by 15%.
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
Goal Two: Transformed Education Through Collaboration
Outcome:
Students have access to programming and supports to enable their learning
Note – This outcome combines the following outcomes from the 2010/11 – 2012/13 three year education
plan:
 The education system meets the needs of all K–12 students and supports our society and the
economy
 School environments are safe and caring
Performance Measure
Results (in percentages)
Target
Evaluation
Targets
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 Achievement Improvement Overall 2012 2013 2014
Percentage of teachers, parents
and students satisfied with the
opportunity for students to receive
a broad program of studies
78.5 79.4 80.3 80.5 80.9 61
including fine arts, career,
technology, and health and
physical education.
High
Improved
Significantly
Good
75
Percentage of teachers, parents
and students satisfied with the
87.6 88.2 89.3 89.2 89.4 88
overall quality of basic education.
High
Improved
Significantly
Good
90
Percentage of teacher, parent
and student agreement that:
students are safe at school, are
learning the importance of caring 84.2 85.1 86.9 87.6 88.1 96
for others, are learning respect for
others and are treated fairly in
school.
Very High
Improved
Significantly
Excellent 96
Comment on Results (OPTIONAL)
Commentary on results, such as contextual information, analysis of results, factors affecting performance including, actions taken by the
authority (or schools) that may have contributed to evaluations of “Improved” or “Improved significantly” on Accountability Pillar measures, may
be included.
88% of respondents are highly satisfied or satisfied with the quality of educations their child received at the WISE School in 2011-12 school
year.
60% are satisfied that their child’s developmental needs are being met. 40% neutral. 81% highly satisfied or satisfied with the opportunities
their child had to participate in physical activity at school. (60.6% Average)
92.3% of respondents believe that children are treated fairly at the WISE School.100% were satisfied or highly satisfied that their children were
safe at the WISE School. (96% average)
Strategies
A survey circulated to establish whether teachers, parents are satisfied;
 With the opportunity for students to receive a broad program of studies including fine arts, career,
technology, and health and physical education
 With the overall quality of basic education,
 That students are safe at school, are learning the importance of caring for others, are learning respect
for others and are treated fairly in school.
Staff and Board will work to increase the number of survey respondents from 56% by 15%.
Results will be used to review planning and programming for future years.
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
Outcome:
The education system demonstrates openness to new and innovative ideas,
leadership and collaboration
Note – This outcome combines the following outcomes from the 2010/11 – 2012/13 three year education
plan:
 The jurisdiction demonstrates effective working relationships
 The jurisdiction demonstrates leadership, innovation and continuous improvement
Performance Measure
Results (in percentages)
Target
Evaluation
Targets
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2011 Achievement Improvement Overall 2012 2013 2014
Percentage of teachers and
parents satisfied with parental
involvement in decisions about
their child's education.
77.5 78.2 80.1 80.0 79.9 75.4
High
Improved
Percentages of teachers, parents
and students indicating that their
school and schools in their
jurisdiction have improved or
stayed the same the last three
years.
76.3 77.0 79.4 79.9 80.1 N/A
High
Improved
Significantly
Good 80
Good
Comment on Results (OPTIONAL)
Commentary on results, such as contextual information, analysis of results, factors affecting performance including, actions taken by the
authority (or schools) that may have contributed to evaluations of “Improved” or “Improved significantly” on Accountability Pillar measures, may
be included.
75.4% of respondents are highly satisfied or satisfied with their involvement in decisions about their child’s education? In addition
93% believe they had adequate opportunity to be involved in decisions about their child education.
Strategies
A survey circulated to establish whether teachers, parents are satisfied;

with parental involvement in decisions about their child's education.
Staff and Board will work to increase the number of survey respondents from 56% by 15%.
Survey results will be used to review planning and programming for future years.
Parent’s volunteering as Class Representatives will liaise and facilitate discussion between parents and
teachers to provide opportunities for parent involvement and engagement. Class Representatives will be
supported by Parent Advisory Association.
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
Also report targets and results for all local measures related to Goal 2 (minimum one year of results – authorities are
encouraged to provide multi-year results for trend analysis).
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at August 31
Summary of Financial Results
AFS
2012
AFS
2011 (NOTE *)
unaudited
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and temporary investments
$14,745
$32,115
$0
$1,809
$484
$358
$3,956
$21,352
$0
$0
$0
$0
$427
$2,338
$0
$8,257
$43,137
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$21,352
$0
$0
$43,137
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$8,525
$0
$32,931
$2,654
$0
$31,150
$0
$0
$41,456
$0
$0
$33,804
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$41,456
$33,804
Accounts receivable (net after allowances)
Province of Alberta
Federal Government and/or First Nations
Other accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses
Other current assets
Total current assets
School generated assets
Trust assets
Other assets (specify):
Capital assets
Land at cost
Buildings at cost
Less: accumulated amortization
Leasehold improvements at cost
Less: accumulated amortization
Equipment at cost
Less: accumulated amortization
Vehicles at cost
Less: accumulated amortization
Total capital assets
TOTAL ASSETS
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Bank indebtedness
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Province of Alberta
Federal Government and/or First Nations
Other payables and accrued liabilities
Capital payables
Deferred revenue
Deferred capital allocations
Current portion of long term debt
Total current liabilities
School generated liabilities
Trust liabilities
Other liabilities (specify):
Long term debt
Debentures & Bonds
Capital loans
Capital leases
Mortgages
Other loans (specify):
Less: Current portion of long term debt
Unamortized capital allocations
Total long term liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted net assets
Operating reserves
Total accumulated operating surplus (deficit)
Investment in capital assets
Capital reserves
Total capital funds
Total net assets
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
NET ASSETS
$21,353
($20,103)
$0
($20,103)
$0
$0
$0
($20,103)
$9,334
$0
$9,334
$0
$0
$0
$9,334
$21,353
$43,138
Budget Summary
WISE Budget 2012/13
REVENUES
TOTAL
Home
Education
Instruction
LEVEL 2*
ESC
290036.12
19695.24
104986.9
Operations
and
Maintenance
of Schools
Board &
System
Admin
External
Services
9000
0
Alberta Education allocations
Base Instruction
Plant Operations and Maintenance
(ECS and grades 1 to 12, Level 2
only)
Administration
Equity of Opportunity
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit
29426.12
12725.12
7062.72
7062.72
5866
2496
165354
16701
3370
824.67
824.67
Early Literacy (EL)
4948.53
4948.53
English as a Second Language (ESL)
1649.34
Learning Resources Credit (LRC)
Alberta Initiative for School
Improvement (AISI)
TOTAL Alberta Education
Allocations
0
443
1649.34
443
17227.24
597.24
1254
15376
357483.74
20292.48
128524.7
191965.54
16701
9000
0
0
0
0
111735
0
0
0
73400
0
18000
27000
0
0
28400
10000
0
0
0
0
0
10000
125000
0
36000
54000
0
25000
10000
686618.74
20292.48
182524.7
272965.54
16701
34000
160135
Certificated salaries
221715
5800
68700
137615
9600
0
Certificated benefits
10750
750
4500
5500
0
0
144158
0
27048
34582
0
21528
61000
6000
0
1750
1750
0
0
Other Government of Alberta
Instruction fees / tuition fees
Non - instructional fees
(O&M**,Transport, Admin fees,
etc.)
Other sales and services
Gifts and donations
TOTAL REVENUES
111735
EXPENSES
Non-certificated salaries and
wages
Non-certificated Benefits
2500
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
SUB - TOTAL
382623
6550
101998
179447
0
31128
63500
Services, contracts & supplies
128177
11292
25000
49600
10800
22985
8500
0
0
0
0
7000
Other (specify):
School Store inventory
TOTAL EXPENSES
Revenue Less Expenses
7000
517800
17842
126998
229047
10800
54113
79000
168818.74
2450.48
55526.72
43918.54
5901
-20113
81135
Additional Budget information can be accessed by at info@wese.ca or by contacting 780-466-3312. An audited
statement shall be available by November 15, 2013
Parental Involvement
Parent participation and volunteerism at the Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton completes the
circle of support and learning for the students. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their
children's education, helping in a number of critical areas from serving on boards and committees to
supporting community-building activities and fundraisers.
The Parent Advisory Association is the decision-making body for the Waldorf Independent School of
Edmonton parent community. All Waldorf Independent School of Edmonton parents are automatically
members of the Parent Advisory Association and are encouraged to attend its regular meetings and
other activities held each month.
Its mission is to provide a form and forum for parent ideas, concerns, and participation, to support the
school, and to create a vibrant community. Parent Advisory Association goals include:





Assisting with the organization of the Winter Fair and May Fair, and any other festivals requiring
parent volunteer efforts;
Coordinating the volunteer efforts of parents and friends in the physical improvement and
maintenance of school building and grounds;
Initiating and coordinating social events to foster a spirit of community within the school;
Endeavoring to increase awareness and understanding of Waldorf philosophy among parents
and friends of the wider community through study groups, workshops, and other educational
opportunities;
Actively pursuing fund-raising activities to provide for events and activities pertaining to parent
education and social gatherings, as well as equipment, maintenance, teacher training, and
services beyond the means of funds otherwise available to the school.
Class Parent Representatives
Each Classroom has a class parent representative who coordinates activities amongst the parents of
each class. In addition, the class representative communicates the needs and supports required for their
class at Parent Advisory Association meetings and coordinates activities to meet those needs within the
larger parent body.
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Authority: Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton 0259
Timelines and Communication
The 3-Year plan will be approved by the Waldorf Education Society Board of Directors by November 29,
2012. It will be submitted to Alberta Education by November 30th.
The Plan will be posted on the Waldorf Education Society of Edmonton website at www.wese.ca and a
copy shall be placed in the parent room in the school. Notice of its availability will be circulated in an
update to members by January 2013.
The Audited Financial Statement of the Waldorf Educations Society of Edmonton for 2011-12 were
approved by the Board November17th and made available to members in our school office.
APPENDIX – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
The following pages include tables and graphs that provide detailed data for the performance measures. Authorities may
include these under each measure/outcome to provide context and help in interpreting the results.
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Authority:
Provincial Achievement Test Results – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
PAT Course by Course Results by Number Enrolled.
Results (in percentages)
2007
English Language Arts 3
18.2
81.6
19.5
81.8
17.5
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
83.8
15.8
84.1
16.3
80.6
15.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
82.5
16.3
86.4
16.3
84.2
18.6
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
77.4
26.0
80.3
19.8
81.1
21.0
81.8
18.9
83.3
18.9
83.0
18.5
88.1
11.0
87.7
14.2
91.5
15.9
88.3
15.9
89.4
17.1
93.0
18.0
94.3
17.1
92.6
18.7
91.3
18.3
92.2
17.6
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
73.7
17.8
75.2
26.6
74.8
24.1
76.5
24.8
76.8
26.4
76.2
25.0
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
71.0
16.4
71.1
18.5
77.5
14.8
76.5
14.8
78.7
14.7
79.3
15.0
79.1
16.3
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
66.8
7.8
67.2
7.9
81.3
12.9
84.5
12.4
81.8
10.3
86.1
12.4
88.8
15.0
81.6
12.6
84.8
11.7
85.6
12.9
84.3
12.7
90.2
15.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
66.1
17.3
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
65.6
15.3
64.9
14.9
69.6
14.7
69.3
13.0
72.2
15.8
73.6
17.7
74.9
20.8
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
67.2
14.3
69.5
15.3
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
68.9
18.8
67.2
19.0
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
64.6
15.7
61.9
13.6
Authority
Province
Social Studies 9 KAE
81.3
Authority
Province
Social Studies 9
16.1
Authority
Province
Science 9 KAE
80.1
Authority
Province
Science 9
17.7
E
Authority
Province
Mathematics 9 KAE
80.3
A
Authority
Province
Mathematics 9
E
Authority
Province
Français 9
A
Authority
Province
French Language Arts 9
E
Authority
Province
English Lang Arts 9 KAE
A
Authority
Province
English Language Arts 9
E
Authority
Province
Social Studies 6
A
Authority
Province
Science 6
E
Authority
Province
Mathematics 6
A
Authority
Province
Français 6
E
Authority
Province
French Language Arts 6
2011
A
Authority
Province
English Language Arts 6
2011
Authority
Province
Mathematics 3
Target
2010
Authority
Province
Français 3
2009
Authority
Province
French Language Arts 3
2008
Authority
Province
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
** “A” = Acceptable; “E” = Excellence — the percentages achieving the acceptable standard include the percentages achieving the standard of
excellence.
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Authority:
Graph of Overall Provincial Achievement Test Results (optional)
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Authority:
Graph of Provincial Achievement Test Results by Course (optional)
English Language Arts 3
French Language Arts 3
Mathematics 3
[No Data for Français 3]
English Language Arts 6
French Language Arts 6
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Authority:
Graph of Provincial Achievement Test Results by Course (optional)
Mathematics 6
[No Data for Français 6]
Science 6
Social Studies 6
English Language Arts 9
English Language Arts 9 KAE
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Graph of Provincial Achievement Test Results by Course (optional)
French Language Arts 9
[No Data for Français 9]
Mathematics 9
Mathematics 9 KAE
Science 9
Science 9 KAE
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Graph of Provincial Achievement Test Results by Course (optional)
Social Studes 9
Social Studies 9 KAE
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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PAT Results Course By Course Summary By Enrolled With Measure Evaluation (optional)
Alberta
Achievement
Course
Improvement
Overall
Measure
Acceptable Standard
English Language Arts 3
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
French Language Arts 3
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Français 3
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
English Language Arts 6
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
French Language Arts 6
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Français 6
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Science 6
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Social Studies 6
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
English Language Arts 9
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
English Lang Arts 9 KAE
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
French Language Arts 9
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Français 9
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Mathematics 9 KAE
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Science 9
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Science 9 KAE
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Social Studies 9
Standard of Excellence
Acceptable Standard
Social Studies 9 KAE
Standard of Excellence
2011
Prev 3 Yr Avg
N
%
N
%
Intermediate
Improved Significantly
Good
42,944
81.8
42,052
81.0
High
Declined
Acceptable
42,944
17.5
42,052
17.9
n/a
Declined Significantly
n/a
3,180
80.6
3,046
83.9
n/a
Maintained
n/a
3,180
15.8
3,046
16.1
n/a
Maintained
n/a
532
84.2
520
84.4
n/a
Maintained
n/a
532
18.6
520
16.3
Intermediate
Improved Significantly
Good
43,433
83.0
43,646
82.1
High
Declined Significantly
Issue
43,433
18.5
43,646
19.6
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
2,635
89.4
2,307
89.2
High
Improved
Good
2,635
17.1
2,307
15.3
n/a
Maintained
n/a
460
92.2
442
92.7
n/a
Maintained
n/a
460
17.6
442
18.0
Low
Maintained
Issue
43,441
76.2
43,534
76.0
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
43,441
25.0
43,534
25.1
n/a
Maintained
n/a
43,537
71.1
43,601
71.0
n/a
Improved Significantly
n/a
43,537
18.5
43,601
16.4
Intermediate
Improved Significantly
Good
43,024
79.1
43,763
78.2
High
Improved Significantly
Good
43,024
16.3
43,763
14.8
n/a
Maintained
n/a
1,606
67.2
1,587
66.8
n/a
Maintained
n/a
1,606
7.9
1,587
7.8
Intermediate
Improved Significantly
Good
2,331
88.8
2,324
84.1
Intermediate
Improved Significantly
Good
2,331
15.0
2,324
11.7
n/a
Improved Significantly
n/a
336
90.2
324
84.9
n/a
Improved
n/a
336
15.8
324
12.4
n/a
Maintained
n/a
1,936
64.9
1,894
65.6
n/a
Maintained
n/a
1,936
14.9
1,894
15.3
High
Improved Significantly
Good
42,932
74.9
43,553
71.7
Very High
Improved Significantly
Excellent
42,932
20.8
43,553
15.5
n/a
Improved
n/a
1,586
69.5
1,526
67.2
n/a
Maintained
n/a
1,586
15.3
1,526
14.3
n/a
Declined Significantly
n/a
43,128
67.2
43,769
68.9
n/a
Maintained
n/a
43,128
19.0
43,769
18.8
n/a
Declined
n/a
1,573
61.9
1,557
64.6
n/a
Declined
n/a
1,573
13.6
1,557
15.7
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
Achievement Evaluation is not calculated for courses that do not have sufficient data available, either due to too few jurisdictions offering the course or
because of changes in tests.
Evaluations for Mathematics (Grades 3, 6, 9) are not calculated due to the changes in the tests in 2010.
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Measure Evaluation Reference - Achievement Evaluation
Achievement evaluation is based upon a comparison of Current Year data to a set of standards which remain consistent over time. The
Standards are calculated by taking the 3 year average of baseline data for each measure across all school jurisdictions and calculating the
5th, 25th, 75th, and 95th percentiles. Once calculated, these standards remain in place from year to year to allow for consistent planning and
evaluation.
The table below shows the range of values defining the 5 achievement evaluation levels for each measure.
Course
English Language Arts 3
English Language Arts 6
French Language Arts 6
Science 6
English Language Arts 9
French Language Arts 9
Science 9
Measure
Very Low
Low
Intermediate
High
Very High
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 72.53
72.53 - 80.49
80.49 - 89.12
89.12 - 93.04
93.04 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 6.06
6.06 - 11.35
11.35 - 16.93
16.93 - 20.27
20.27 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 67.95
67.95 - 78.40
78.40 - 86.09
86.09 - 91.37
91.37 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 6.83
6.83 - 11.65
11.65 - 17.36
17.36 - 22.46
22.46 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 41.69
41.69 - 73.54
73.54 - 92.32
92.32 - 97.93
97.93 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 2.72
2.72 - 8.13
8.13 - 15.29
15.29 - 23.86
23.86 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 60.36
60.36 - 78.51
78.51 - 86.46
86.46 - 90.64
90.64 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 11.74
11.74 - 17.42
17.42 - 25.34
25.34 - 34.31
34.31 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 63.55
63.55 - 75.66
75.66 - 83.70
83.70 - 90.27
90.27 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 5.96
5.96 - 9.43
9.43 - 14.72
14.72 - 20.46
20.46 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 67.59
67.59 - 81.33
81.33 - 92.06
92.06 - 97.26
97.26 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 1.67
1.67 - 6.81
6.81 - 17.11
17.11 - 28.68
28.68 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 50.57
50.57 - 60.14
60.14 - 72.50
72.50 - 76.89
76.89 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 3.39
3.39 - 6.71
6.71 - 11.81
11.81 - 15.85
15.85 - 100.00
Notes:
The range of values at each evaluation level is interpreted as greater than or equal to the lower value, and less than the higher value. For the
Very High evaluation level, values range from greater than or equal to the lower value to 100%.
Achievement Evaluation is not calculated for courses that do not have sufficient data available, either due to too few jurisdictions offering the
course or because of changes in tests.
Evaluations for Mathematics (Grades 3, 6, 9) are not calculated due to the changes in the tests in 2010.
Improvement Table
For each jurisdiction, improvement evaluation consists of comparing the Current Year result for each measure with the previous three-year
average. A chi-square statistical test is used to determine the significance of the improvement. This test takes into account the size of the
jurisdiction in the calculation to make improvement evaluation fair across jurisdictions of different sizes.
The table below shows the definition of the 5 improvement evaluation levels based upon the chi-square result.
Evaluation Category
Chi-Square Range
Declined Significantly
3.84 + (current < previous 3-year average)
Declined
1.00 - 3.83 (current < previous 3-year average)
Maintained
less than 1.00
Improved
1.00 - 3.83 (current > previous 3-year average)
Improved Significantly
3.84 + (current > previous 3-year average)
Overall Evaluation Table
The overall evaluation combines the Achievement Evaluation and the Improvement Evaluation. The table below illustrates how the
Achievement and Improvement evaluations are combined to get the overall evaluation.
Achievement
Very High
High
Intermediate
Low
Very Low
Improved Significantly
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
Acceptable
Improved
Excellent
Good
Good
Acceptable
Issue
Maintained
Excellent
Good
Acceptable
Issue
Concern
Good
Acceptable
Issue
Issue
Concern
Acceptable
Issue
Issue
Concern
Concern
Declined
Declined Significantly
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Diploma Examination Results – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Diploma Exam Course by Course Results by Students Writing.
Results (in percentages)
2007
English Lang Arts 30-1
19.0
87.1
15.5
86.1
12.3
85.1
10.1
84.4
10.1
88.7
9.7
88.9
8.8
88.2
8.5
88.8
9.8
88.6
9.1
95.6
23.1
94.9
24.5
95.1
18.9
93.7
16.3
95.3
14.3
97.2
24.6
98.5
25.4
94.7
33.1
94.2
15.6
93.8
20.1
81.1
24.6
81.3
25.8
82.1
26.3
82.9
29.7
81.0
28.7
77.6
12.1
76.4
10.7
79.4
13.5
77.3
12.6
74.3
9.8
86.1
24.6
84.7
21.5
84.2
21.4
67.8
10.4
69.7
12.1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
84.5
16.1
82.8
14.9
84.8
19.6
85.3
18.9
85.6
20.2
76.4
11.5
69.0
21.4
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
85.0
13.7
85.6
15.9
83.5
27.4
82.3
26.3
83.0
26.6
81.4
28.1
81.9
29.8
89.3
37.9
89.2
39.2
77.6
19.5
87.5
37.5
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
76.3
27.7
79.0
29.9
75.1
27.7
86.1
29.3
85.7
32.0
74.4
25.6
75.0
25.0
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
79.3
23.1
73.9
20.3
76.7
27.7
87.1
18.0
88.6
21.6
86.0
20.9
80.1
22.8
80.4
21.0
E
Authority
Province
Science 30
87.7
A
Authority
Province
Physics 30
E
Authority
Province
Physics 30 Old
A
Authority
Province
Chemistry 30
E
Authority
Province
Chemistry 30 Old
A
Authority
Province
Biology 30
E
Authority
Province
Social Studies 30-2
A
Authority
Province
Social Studies 33
E
Authority
Province
Social Studies 30-1
A
Authority
Province
Social Studies 30
E
Authority
Province
Applied Mathematics 30
2011
A
Authority
Province
Pure Mathematics 30
2011
Authority
Province
Français 30-1
Target
2010
Authority
Province
French Lang Arts 30-1
2009
Authority
Province
English Lang Arts 30-2
2008
Authority
Province
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
** “A” = Acceptable; “E” = Excellence — the percentages achieving the acceptable standard include the percentages achieving the standard of
excellence.
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Graph of Diploma Examination Results – Overall (optional)
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Diploma Examination Results by Course (optional)
English Lang Arts 30-1
English Lang Arts 30-2
French Lang Arts 30-1
[No Data for Français 30]
Pure Mathematics 30
Applied Mathematics 30
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Diploma Examination Results by Course (optional)
Social Studies 30
Social Studies 30-1
Social Studies 33
Social Studies 30-2
Biology 30
[No Data for Chemistry 30 Old]
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Diploma Examination Results by Course (optional)
Chemistry 30
[No Data for Physics 30 Old]
Physics 30
Science 30
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Diploma Examination Results Course By Course Summary With Measure Evaluation (optional)
Alberta
Achievement
Course
Improvement
Overall
Measure
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
English Lang Arts 30-1
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
English Lang Arts 30-2
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
French Lang Arts 30-1
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
Français 30-1
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
Pure Mathematics 30
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
Applied Mathematics 30
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
Social Studies 30-1
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
Social Studies 30-2
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
Biology 30
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
Chemistry 30
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
Physics 30
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
Diploma Examination Acceptable Standard
Science 30
Diploma Examination Standard of Excellence
2011
Prev 3 Yr Avg
N
%
N
%
Low
Declined Significantly
Concern
29,063
84.4
28,502
86.1
Low
Declined Significantly
Concern
29,063
10.1
28,502
12.6
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
14,550
88.6
13,676
88.6
High
Maintained
Good
14,550
9.1
13,676
9.0
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
1,269
95.3
1,262
94.6
Intermediate
Declined Significantly
Issue
1,269
14.3
1,262
19.9
n/a
Maintained
n/a
144
93.8
139
95.8
n/a
Maintained
n/a
144
20.1
139
24.7
Intermediate
Declined Significantly
Issue
23,033
81.0
22,548
82.1
Intermediate
Improved Significantly
Good
23,033
28.7
22,548
27.3
Low
Declined Significantly
Concern
10,807
74.3
10,371
77.7
Low
Declined Significantly
Concern
10,807
9.8
10,371
12.3
n/a
Declined Significantly
n/a
23,603
82.8
23,484
84.5
n/a
Declined Significantly
n/a
23,603
14.9
23,484
16.1
n/a
Improved
n/a
16,537
85.6
14,903
85.0
n/a
Improved Significantly
n/a
16,537
15.9
14,903
13.7
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
22,817
81.9
21,372
82.2
High
Improved Significantly
Good
22,817
29.8
21,372
27.0
n/a
Declined Significantly
n/a
18,792
75.1
18,152
77.6
n/a
Declined Significantly
n/a
18,792
27.7
18,152
28.8
n/a
Maintained
n/a
10,660
76.7
10,216
76.6
n/a
Improved Significantly
n/a
10,660
27.7
10,216
21.7
Low
Declined Significantly
Concern
5,007
80.4
4,450
84.9
Intermediate
Maintained
Acceptable
5,007
21.0
4,450
21.8
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of students is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
Achievement Evaluation is not calculated for courses that do not have sufficient data available, either due to too few jurisdictions offering the course or
because of changes in examinations.
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Measure Evaluation Reference - Achievement Evaluation
Achievement evaluation is based upon a comparison of Current Year data to a set of standards which remain consistent over time. The
Standards are calculated by taking the 3 year average of baseline data for each measure across all school jurisdictions and calculating the
5th, 25th, 75th, and 95th percentiles. Once calculated, these standards remain in place from year to year to allow for consistent planning and
evaluation.
The table below shows the range of values defining the 5 achievement evaluation levels for each measure.
Course
Measure
English Lang Arts 30-1
English Lang Arts 30-2
French Lang Arts 30-1
Pure Mathematics 30
Applied Mathematics 30
Biology 30
Science 30
Very Low
Low
Intermediate
High
Very High
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 83.76
83.76 - 92.02
92.02 - 95.13
95.13 - 100.00
100.00 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 6.22
6.22 - 13.46
13.46 - 20.88
20.88 - 27.39
27.39 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 70.83
70.83 - 82.43
82.43 - 90.72
90.72 - 96.00
96.00 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 0.00
0.00 - 3.13
3.13 - 8.65
8.65 - 11.61
11.61 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 77.27
77.27 - 93.33
93.33 - 100.00
100.00 - 100.00
100.00 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 0.00
0.00 - 5.49
5.49 - 19.84
19.84 - 28.00
28.00 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 54.07
54.07 - 76.74
76.74 - 86.06
86.06 - 92.18
92.18 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 6.15
6.15 - 18.46
18.46 - 29.38
29.38 - 34.62
34.62 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 73.06
73.06 - 80.94
80.94 - 90.03
90.03 - 91.69
91.69 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 4.57
4.57 - 10.29
10.29 - 16.08
16.08 - 23.77
23.77 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 67.51
67.51 - 78.03
78.03 - 85.82
85.82 - 89.41
89.41 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 12.33
12.33 - 19.00
19.00 - 25.60
25.60 - 30.05
30.05 - 100.00
Acceptable Standard
0.00 - 76.11
76.11 - 83.33
83.33 - 91.76
91.76 - 97.14
97.14 - 100.00
Standard of Excellence
0.00 - 6.98
6.98 - 11.36
11.36 - 21.80
21.80 - 36.81
36.81 - 100.00
Notes:
The range of values at each evaluation level is interpreted as greater than or equal to the lower value, and less than the higher value. For the
Very High category, values range from greater than or equal to the lower value to 100%.
Achievement Evaluation is not calculated for courses that do not have sufficient data available, either due to too few jurisdictions offering the
course or because of changes in examinations.
Improvement Table
For each jurisdiction, improvement evaluation consists of comparing the Current Year result for each measure with the previous three-year
average. A chi-square statistical test is used to determine the significance of the improvement. This test takes into account the size of the
jurisdiction in the calculation to make improvement evaluation fair across jurisdictions of different sizes.
The table below shows the definition of the 5 improvement evaluation levels based upon the chi-square result.
Evaluation Category
Chi-Square Range
Declined Significantly
3.84 + (current < previous 3-year average)
Declined
1.00 - 3.83 (current < previous 3-year average)
Maintained
less than 1.00
Improved
1.00 - 3.83 (current > previous 3-year average)
Improved Significantly
3.84 + (current > previous 3-year average)
Overall Evaluation Table
The overall evaluation combines the Achievement Evaluation and the Improvement Evaluation. The table below illustrates how the
Achievement and Improvement evaluations are combined to get the overall evaluation.
Achievement
Very High
High
Intermediate
Low
Very Low
Improved Significantly
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
Acceptable
Improved
Excellent
Good
Good
Acceptable
Issue
Maintained
Excellent
Good
Acceptable
Issue
Concern
Good
Acceptable
Issue
Issue
Concern
Acceptable
Issue
Issue
Concern
Concern
Declined
Declined Significantly
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High School Completion Rate – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
High School Completion Rate - percentages of students who completed high school within three, four and five years of entering
Grade 10.
Authority
2006
2007
Province
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
3 Year Completion
70.6
71.1
70.8
71.5
72.6
4 Year Completion
76.1
76.1
76.3
76.1
76.9
5 Year Completion
78.1
78.9
78.7
79.0
79.0
Graph of Authority Results (optional)
2008
2009
2010
Graph of Authority Results (optional)
Graph of Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Drop Out Rate – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Drop Out Rate - annual dropout rate of students aged 14 to 18
Authority
2006
2007
Province
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Drop Out Rate
4.7
5.0
4.8
4.3
4.2
Returning Rate
21.2
21.3
19.8
23.5
27.9
Graph of Authority Results (optional)
2008
2009
2010
Graph of Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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High School to Post-secondary Transition Rate – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
High school to post-secondary transition rate of students within four and six years of entering Grade 10.
Authority
2006
2007
2008
Province
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
4 Year Rate
37.7
38.7
38.9
37.5
37.8
6 Year Rate
58.1
58.8
59.2
59.8
59.3
Graph of Authority Results (optional)
2009
2010
Graph of Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Rutherford Eligibility Rate – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Percentage of Grade 12 students eligible for a Rutherford Scholarship.
Authority
2006
2007
2008
2009
Province
2010
Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility Rate (Revised)
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
56.1
56.8
57.3
56.9
59.6
Rutherford eligibility rate details.
Grade 10 Rutherford
Reporting
Total
School Year Students
Number of
Students
Eligible
Percent of
Students
Eligible
Grade 11 Rutherford
Number of
Students
Eligible
Percent of
Students
Eligible
Grade 12 Rutherford
Number of
Students
Eligible
Percent of
Students
Eligible
Overall
Number of
Students
Eligible
Percent of
Students
Eligible
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Graph of Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Diploma Examination Participation Rate – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Diploma examination participation rate: Percentage of students writing 0 to 6 or more Diploma Examinations by the end their 3rd
year of high school.
Authority
Province
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
% Writing 0 Exams
17.8
18.0
18.4
18.0
17.2
% Writing 1+ Exams
82.2
82.0
81.6
82.0
82.8
% Writing 2+ Exams
78.5
78.6
78.0
78.7
79.6
% Writing 3+ Exams
65.6
65.6
64.9
65.2
66.0
% Writing 4+ Exams
53.7
53.6
53.3
53.5
54.9
% Writing 5+ Exams
34.6
34.7
34.3
34.7
36.1
% Writing 6+ Exams
13.0
13.2
12.7
12.9
13.4
Graph of Authority Results (optional)
Percentage of students writing 1 or more Diploma Examinations by the end of their 3rd year of high school, by course and subject.
Authority
Province
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
English 30 / English Language Arts 30-1
54.7
54.5
53.8
54.0
54.5
English 33 / English Language Arts 30-2
23.5
23.6
24.0
24.5
25.1
Total of 1 or more English Diploma Exams
77.1
77.0
76.7
77.1
78.0
Social Studies 30
49.5
49.3
48.1
48.1
3.7
Social Studies 30-1
n/a
n/a
0.0
0.0
45.7
Social Studies 33
28.8
28.8
29.5
30.1
2.5
Social Studies 30-2
n/a
n/a
0.0
0.0
27.4
Total of 1 or more Social Diploma Exams
77.2
77.2
76.7
77.4
78.1
Mathematics 30 / Pure Mathematics 30
41.9
41.7
41.1
40.8
41.4
Mathematics 33 / Applied Mathematics 30
19.5
19.5
19.1
19.7
19.7
Total of 1 or more Math Diploma Exams
60.7
60.7
59.7
59.9
60.6
Biology 30
39.6
39.8
39.1
39.8
41.2
Chemistry 30
n/a
n/a
n/a
29.7
35.2
Physics 30
n/a
n/a
n/a
17.5
20.0
Science 30
7.0
7.0
7.4
8.2
9.0
Total of 1 or more Science Diploma Exams
56.7
56.5
56.1
56.1
57.6
Français 30-1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
French Language Arts 30
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.7
2.9
Total of 1 or more French Diploma Exams
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
3.1
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Citizenship – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Percentages of teachers, parents and students who are satisfied that students model the characteristics of active citizenship.
Authority
2007
2008
2009
Province
2010
2011
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Overall
76.6
77.9
80.3
81.4
81.9
Teacher
89.9
90.6
91.8
93.0
92.7
Parent
72.6
74.7
77.4
78.5
78.6
Student
67.1
68.5
71.8
72.7
74.5
Graph of Overall Authority Results (optional)
Graph of Detailed Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
Work Preparation – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Percentages of teachers and parents who agree that students are taught attitudes and behaviours that will make them successful at
work when they finish school.
Authority
2007
2008
2009
Province
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Overall
77.1
80.1
79.6
79.9
80.1
Teacher
89.2
89.3
88.9
90.0
89.6
Parent
65.1
70.9
70.2
69.8
70.6
Graph of Overall Authority Results (optional)
2010
2011
Graph of Detailed Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Lifelong Learning – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Percentage of teacher and parent satisfaction that high school graduates demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary
for lifelong learning.
Authority
2007
2008
2009
Province
2010
2011
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Overall
65.6
66.7
67.4
67.6
67.9
Teacher
74.1
73.8
74.0
75.4
75.3
Parent
57.1
59.5
60.8
59.8
60.6
Graph of Overall Authority Results (optional)
Graph of Detailed Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
Program of Studies – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Percentage of teachers, parents and students satisfied with the opportunity for students to receive a broad program of studies
including fine arts, career, technology, and health and physical education.
Authority
2007
2008
2009
Province
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Overall
78.5
79.4
80.3
80.5
80.9
Teacher
85.7
86.4
86.8
87.7
87.6
Parent
76.9
77.6
78.7
78.0
78.3
Student
72.9
74.1
75.3
75.9
76.9
Graph of Overall Authority Results (optional)
2010
2011
Graph of Detailed Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Education Quality – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Percentage of teachers, parents and students satisfied with the overall quality of basic education.
Authority
2007
2008
2009
Province
2010
2011
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Overall
87.6
88.2
89.3
89.2
89.4
Teacher
94.7
94.9
95.3
95.6
95.5
Parent
81.8
83.0
84.4
83.9
84.2
Student
86.4
86.6
88.3
88.2
88.5
Graph of Overall Authority Results (optional)
Graph of Detailed Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
Safe and Caring – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Percentage of teacher, parent and student agreement that: students are safe at school, are learning the importance of caring for
others, are learning respect for others and are treated fairly in school.
Authority
2007
2008
2009
Province
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Overall
84.2
85.1
86.9
87.6
88.1
Teacher
92.6
93.1
93.8
94.4
94.5
Parent
81.7
83.2
85.3
86.1
86.6
Student
78.5
79.1
81.7
82.2
83.3
Graph of Overall Authority Results (optional)
2010
2011
Graph of Detailed Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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Parental Involvement – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Percentage of teachers and parents satisfied with parental involvement in decisions about their child's education.
Authority
2007
2008
2009
Province
2010
2011
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Overall
77.5
78.2
80.1
80.0
79.9
Teacher
87.1
87.5
88.0
88.6
88.1
Parent
67.9
69.0
72.2
71.3
71.7
Graph of Overall Authority Results (optional)
Graph of Detailed Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
School Improvement – Measure Details (OPTIONAL)
Percentages of teachers, parents and students indicating that their school and schools in their jurisdiction have improved or stayed
the same the last three years.
Authority
2007
2008
2009
Province
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Overall
76.3
77.0
79.4
79.9
80.1
Teacher
74.5
75.6
78.2
80.8
80.1
Parent
75.1
75.9
78.1
77.0
77.3
Student
79.3
79.5
81.8
81.8
82.9
Graph of Overall Authority Results (optional)
2010
2011
Graph of Detailed Authority Results (optional)
Note: Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents is less than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).
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