St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

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1 St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Graham, Laurienne Adrian Della Mora Frank D'Amico 55 Pelham Ave Toronto ON M6N 1A5 369

2 Administrative Rep Graham, Laurienne Parent Rep David Bennett Teacher Rep Del Zotto, Diana Student Rep Castro, Carly Support Staff Rep Cerasani, Raffaella Student Rep Rojas, Eddie LOCKDOWN DRILLS Page 2 of 13 Printed: :44

3 1. Bullying Awareness, Intervention and Prevention Plan Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful society is a key goal of the TCDSB. Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful environment supports academic achievement for all students, which in turn, helps them to reach their full potential. Research and experience show that bullying is a serious issue that has far-reaching consequences for individuals, their families and peers and the entire school community. Schools that have bullying intervention and prevention strategies foster a positive learning and teaching environment that supports academic achievement for all students and that helps students reach their full potential. PPM 144 St. John the Evangelist is a safe, respectful and healthy learning environment. Our goal is to meet the spiritual, social, and emotional needs of all our student, encourage them to reach their full potential, and strive for academic excellence. Goal #1 Students will understand what positive relationships look like and how to develop them. Promote TCDSB virtues through various activities in the school including: Pay if Forward, Me to We, the Leadership Team, athletics,ecoteam, reading buddies, Circle of Friends (primary), Friendship Circle (junior/intermediate), PALS. Weekly virtue announcements about what the current VoM looks like in the life of a student Promote CSGE in age appropriate language and activities so that all students understand what that particular CSGE looks like in their lives. Integration of Virtues, CSGE and CST so that all students have an understanding of their lives as Catholic Christians and what it looks like each day - authenticity. Pairing of Intermediate and Primary students to demonstrate caring to young; and have a reason to care for older. Anti-bullying presentations including: Dance Team Anti-bullying Presentation, class visits by the School Liaison Officer, Problem Solving (Jack and the Giant) Anti-bullying week presentation - Dynamix Anti-bullying presentation for students. Social Work and Psychology to provide classes on building positive relationships. Primary - Fun Friends; Gr. 6 - Circle of Friends Playground Activities Leaders in Schools (P.A.L.S.) - positive role models for younger students, as grade 5, 6 and 7 students organize positive and constructive play at recess time Teacher modelling. Class drama presentations and discussions. Staff, Principal, Vice-Principal, Parents, EA, Social Worker, Psychologist, Guidance, Students Page 3 of 13 Printed: :44

4 TCDSB Bullying Awareness and Prevention document, 2006 Religion Department and resource support Promoting a Positive Climate: Resource for schools (Ministry of Education) Toronto Public Health Measurement of Progress Safe and Caring School Survey The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal: Fewer incidents of conflict and bullying reported to the office and teachers. A healthy environment of respect and acceptance is evident by teacher, student and parent observation. Page 4 of 13 Printed: :44

5 St. John the Evangelist is a safe, respectful and healthy learning environment. Our goal is to meet the spiritual, social, and emotional needs of all our student, encourage them to reach their full potential, and strive for academic excellence. Goal #2 Students will understand their role as upstanders. Promote TCDSB virtues through various activities in the school including Pay if Forward, Me to We and the Leadership Team. Anti-bullying presentation presented by the Leadership Team (Free Style Soccer anti-bullying presentation. Parent/Student Handbook on Bullying. Guidance counsellor provides classes on building positive relationships. Teachers, Principal, Vice-Principal, Parents. TCDSB Bullying Awareness and Prevention document, Promoting a Positive Climate: Resource for schools (Ministry of Education). Measurement of Progress School Community Survey. The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal: Fewer incidents of conflict and bullying. A healthy environment of respect and acceptance is evident. Page 5 of 13 Printed: :44

6 St. John the Evangelist is a safe, respectful and healthy learning environment. Our goal is to meet the spiritual, social, and emotional needs of all our student, encourage them to reach their full potential, and strive for academic excellence. Goal #3 Students will know what resources are when needed to put an end to bullying, or to recognize the negative repercussions of bullying. Promote TCDSB virtues through various activities in the school including Pay it Forward, Me to We and the Leadership Team. Monthly Pay it Forward classroom/school-wide presentations. Anti-bullying presentation presented by the Leadership Team (Free Style Soccer anti-bullying presentation. Parent/Student Handbook on Bullying. Students, Teachers, Principal, Vice-Principal, Parents. TCDSB Bullying Awareness and Prevention document, Promoting a Positive Climate: Resource for schools (Ministry of Education. Measurement of Progress School Community Survey. The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal: Fewer incidents of conflict and bullying. A healthy environment of respect and acceptance is evident. Page 6 of 13 Printed: :44

7 2. Progressive Discipline Plan Progressive discipline is a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports, and consequences to address inappropriate student behaviour and to build upon strategies that promote positive student behaviours. When inappropriate behaviour occurs, disciplinary measures should be applied within a framework that shifts the focus from one that is solely punitive to one that is both corrective and supportive. Schools should utilize a range of interventions, supports and consequences that include learning opportunities focused on reinforcing positive behaviour and helping students make good choices. PPM 145 Effectively communicate and establish the school code of conduct and behavioural expectations that are practiced with a unified school-wide approach. Goal #1 All staff will apply the progressive discipline model as a disciplinary approach to establishing appropriate consequences for infractions. All students and families will know and understand the model. SJE progressive discipline model published, reviewed and sent to all staff. CST as backdrop to our progressive discipline (what does CST look like in the life of a student). All mitigating factors will be taken into account when using progressive discipline. Continue to promote a common understanding of the progressive discipline model among students, staff and parents. Staff will use the PD platform on the computer, if they witness any disciplinary issues. School Code of Conduct accepted and owned by all. Invite Anti-bullying advocates to present to students, staff and parents. Pay if Forward Team, The Leadership Team, The Eco Team, and the Me to We Team are led by staff but student centred initiatives that encourage growth, maturity and justice among students. Page 7 of 13 Printed: :44

8 Parent Staff Student Staff is responsible for communicating with parents any disciplinary concerns. Staff will refer to parent, if PD model is followed; or to admin if required. Administration to complete an on-line discipline report if all other interventions and consequences at the classroom level are not change the behavior Police Liaison Officer Staff Parent School Safe Schools Team Special Education School Team Board Safe Schools' Department Police Youth Services School Social Work Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal: Fewer serious infractions in school. More effective disciplinary measures established in the classroom and per grade team/division. Safe Schools Survey. Page 8 of 13 Printed: :44

9 3. Positive School Climate A school should be a place that promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. A positive school climate exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted. The Safe School Action Team and student leadership groups can play key roles in supporting learning and practices that educate students and staff members about safety concerns. Those practices used for very challenging situations that can jeopardize the safety and well being of others include, but not limited to: Threat Assessment, Restorative Conference and Mediation Circles. Establish in collaboration with staff, students and the parents a safe and nurturing environment based the teachings of Christ and on the gospel values and beliefs. Goal #1 Create and sustain a caring, empathetic and respect among students, staff and parents. Student Led Learning Walk (SLLW). We will invite families into school to help them recognize their children's place in the learning. Student Voice and engagement, as a central theme in the School Learning Improvement Plan (SLIP) Collaboration with CSPC and Parent Volunteers who are engaged not just involved (i.e. purpose of all work is, ultimately, in support of student achievement). Monthly CSPC meetings during which academic achievement, initiatives are highlighted. Monthly school masses and weekly priest school visits. Ongoing communication with parents through newsletters. Promotion of the CSGE in age appropriate activities and language to ensure that all students understand key principals. Integration of CSGE, Virtues and CST in student led announcements and activities. The Leadership Team, Pay if Forward Team, Eco Team, and Me to We initiatives at the school as student based, to establish stewardship and address issues of Catholic Social Justice in the world; this will be through school-wide, age appropriate activities and announcements. Guidance support. Administration to create a school environment in which parents are welcomed, respected and valued as partners in their children's learning. Staff to work with families to help them provide their children with the support they need to grow to their fullest potential. Parish to complete the triad of partnership. Social Work to help connect families to the wider network of social services. Page 9 of 13 Printed: :44

10 Parish (pastor and office) School Safe Schools' Team Special Education School Team Board Safe Schools' Department Police Youth Services School Social Work and Child Outside agencies. Measurement of Progress Safe Schools Survey. The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal: Fewer disciplinary incidents at school. Reduced referrals to behavioural consultation and social work. More parental involvement in their child's learning. Students understand what makes them as Catholics, and their Catholic education, different. They can articulate this difference when asked. Page 10 of 13 Printed: :44

11 Students will recognize their role in establishing a positive school climate. Goal #SVP 1 Students will organize one assembly each term with a focus on establishing a positive school climate. - Virtue of the Month announcements - Eco team announcements and initiatives - Pay it Forward announcements - PALS teams 2 days per week - Leadership Team - PALS teams - Eco Team - Pay it Forward Team - Parents - Admin - Teachers - The Leader in Me - International Pay it Forward - Eco Schools - PALS (Public Health) - Circle of Friends (EA) - Friendship Circle (Public Health) Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal: - there will be a marked reduction (50%) of visits to the office at recess with student complaints about relationships - Safe and Caring School Climate Survey - School Survey (GOOGLE) - Teachers will observe recess behaviours in halls/yard - Pay it Forward initiatives in the classroom and yard (draw for Raptors Tickets) Page 11 of 13 Printed: :44

12 4. Emergency Response Plan The Toronto Catholic District School Board has a primary responsibility to ensure the safety of students and staff inside Board buildings and on Board property. Central policies and procedures, developed in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service, provide direct support to school administrators in the management of crisis situations, including a lockdown response. It is the responsibility of each school to develop local procedures specific to that school, including a process by which all regular staff members, itinerant and specialist teachers and support staff, facility workers and visitors are informed of local considerations in the event of a threat to school safety. MOE Provincial Model for a Local Police/School Board Protocol All students, staff members and visitors will become knowledgeable about emergency procedures for threats to the safety and well-being of all persons at school, and will be able to appropriately respond according to the guidelines established by TCDSB. Goal #1 To plan, practice and evaluate a minimum of 2 Lockdown Drills in this school year; one drill per term. Safe Schools Team established at the school. Made up of staff members, students and parents. Administration in contact with Police Services Staff meeting to communicate safe school and lock down procedures. Placement of Red duotang at door with - class list, cell numbers, emergency checklist and student health profile (asthma, anaphylaxis) In-service staff on threat response (e.g., Shelter in Place, Hold and Secure, Lockdown, Concealed Weapon, Bomb Threat). Administration with Safe School Team and CSViamonde EEC-S principal is responsible for creating the Emergency Response and holding drills. Priority is to minimize the ongoing danger and to ensure the health and safety of everyone in the school. Maintain a state of deliberate calm within the school is paramount during a situation of emergency. De-escalate the emergency situation if possible. Administration to contact polices services in case of an emergency situation. Administration to contact local supervisory officer and the Board. Page 12 of 13 Printed: :44

13 Established Safe School Plan. Joint Board and Police Services presentation. Threats to School Safety Response Procedures. Board Safe School Department. Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal: Students, staff and parents feel well equipped to respond to an emergency. Safe Schools Survey Staff, student and parent input. Staff survey Parent survey Communication through school newsletter, school and board website Page 13 of 13 Printed: :44