Stephenville Middle School School # Queen Street Stephenville, NL A2N 2M5

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1 Annual School Development Report ACADEMIC YEAR Stephenville Middle School School # Queen Street Stephenville, NL A2N 2M5 Mission Statement: Stephenville Middle School is committed to quality teaching and learning that ensures student achievement and meets the needs of diverse adolescent learners in a collaborative and respectful culture. Principal: Mr. Tyson Bennett Vice Principal: Mrs. Shana Bentley Web: sms.s@wnlsd.ca Annual School Development Report Page 1

2 Message from the Director A Message From DARRIN PIKE CEO/DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION This school development report for the school year outlines your school s successes and highlights in matters such as student achievement and professional development. The planning and execution of a school development plan is an important process that must be undertaken by the entire school community. A thorough plan lays the foundation for a productive and successful school year and will be beneficial to every member of the school community, most importantly the students of your school. As we move ahead with the development of a new strategic plan for the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District I thank our administrators, teaching staff, school councils and school communities for their efforts in developing and implementing the previous plans to ensure student success and achievement. Such collaboration is important to grow together as a school community for the betterment of our education system. I look forward with great enthusiasm to the progress we are going to make as we build upon these school development plans and continue to provide a quality education for every student in our province. Sincerely, Darrin Pike CEO/Director of Education Annual School Development Report Page 2

3 Message from the Principal Dear Parents, Students, Staff, and other Members of our Community: This year is the second year of the implementation of the new School Development Plan. The focus has been upon three major Goals: To foster leadership in teaching and learning through effective communication and collaboration, To enhance student achievement across the curriculum within an inclusive and differentiated teaching and learning environment and To promote a safe, caring respectful and healthy teaching and learning environment. At the beginning of the school year (2012) the staff refined the objectives and strategies to achieve those goals. Throughout the year we implemented the strategies to help us achieve the goals. To guide the implementation process the staff met on a monthly basis to set direction for the month and to review the actions of the previous month. Much of this report is directed to examining how successful the implementation of the plan has been in achieving those goals. I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all parents, volunteers, teachers, and staff for working in a dedicated fashion to help achieve optimal student learning, in a safe and caring environment. The team at SMS looks forward to the challenges and rewards with which we are faced. Together, with parent and community support behind us, we will continue on our path to Greatness. If you have any questions about this report, or if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Sincerely, TYSON G. BENNETT, M.Ed. Principal Annual School Development Report Page 3

4 Message from the School Council Chair I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Stephenville Middle School council, to thank the teachers, administrators and support staff of the school for another successful school year. It has certainly been a smooth ride with issues limited to things like structural repairs and dealing with the void left in the absence of CIS (Communities in the Schools) workers. I would be remiss if I didn t thank the council members for their support and commitment as well. Stephenville Middle School continues to demonstrate a student-centered philosophy with a focus on quality education in all domains. Students continue to take advantage of opportunities like band, athletics, intramurals, art and spirit activities. Peer tutoring, student mentoring and anti-bullying campaigns allow the focus to stay right where it should be on respectful, caring environments which foster growth. No doubt the changes to super boards will bring new challenges as they further cement the need for advocacy groups like school councils. I look forward to facing those challenges with a strong and dedicated council. It continues to be a pleasure for me to serve on council and I look forward to with anticipation. Sincerely, SUSAN FOWLOW School Council Chair Annual School Development Report Page 4

5 Our School Community Stephenville Middle School is a 6-8 school located in the community of Stephenville and serves this community as well as the surrounding communities of Cold Brook, Noel s Pond, and Kippens. Our school is a part of the Newfoundland and Labrador School District, which has encompasses all former Western, Labrador, Central, and Eastern English schools. Programming Stephenville Middle School is offered to approximately 260 students from grades six to eight. A total of teaching units were allocated to Stephenville Elementary for the school year. Several of these units were used for classroom teachers including specialist teachers for music, French, Intensive Core French, French Immersion, physical education and technology. Out of the remaining 1.50 was used for administration, 0.75 for guidance and 4.25 for Instructional Resources. A further 0.25 was for Learning Resources, and 0.50 for L.I.T.E. Also, included in the staff are two student assistants, secretary and three caretakers. In addition to the staff based at the school, we have access to Regional District Office staff including: speech pathologists, educational psychologists, hearing impaired specialist and visually impaired specialist. Annual School Development Report Page 5

6 Highlights and Special Projects Key Highlights/Special Projects Our school is committed to the achievements of our students in all aspects of school life. Our staff meets monthly to effectively plan and implement desired objectives and goals. We also have a monthly grade level and special services meeting. During the past year, we continued to be a participant in the Math League competitions at Grade 6 (Elementary) and Grades 7, 8 (Junior High). We held our annual Pi Day in celebration of the importance of Mathematics in our lives. We continue the full implementation of the Grade 6 Intensive Core French program with all students in Grade 6 (except French Immersion students) participating in the program. We continue our school celebration of the Heritage Fair with our Grade 7 and 8 Social Studies students. The school winners then attended the Western Regional competition in Corner Brook. This year, we continued to offer an Enrichment Cluster program for 3 afternoons in March in which each student can choose between 22 different sessions which expose them to a new skill or activity. Our successful House System continued this year, which focuses on total student involvement and participation. This culminates in the awarding of a House System champion banner at year s end. We offer a monthly dance option to students from 7:00 9:00 PM on the last Thursday in the month. The dances encourage active involvement in school life and foster school spirit. Our Band students completed four public performances this year. We have a very strong extra-curricular and co-curricular program. The school recognizes a wide range of students at the end of the year for academics, sports and other activities. Our Grade 8 Student of the Year exhibits an exemplary attitude, high academic achievement (to the best of his/her ability), leadership in school, and community involvement. Partnerships Stephenville Middle School is very much a community school. We rely heavily on volunteers and community support to run many of the programs that benefit our students. These include: parents and community representatives who run our Breakfast Program (over 60 students served each day), Lunchtime Library supervision, SMS Magazine Campaign, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Track and Field, Drama Club, and Creative Arts. Some other events and activities which rely on community partnerships include; Red Cross Babysitting Facilitator s Course, Green Team Recycling, Kids Eat Smart Program, Friends Visiting Friends, Violence Prevention Month (assembly), Stand Up Day, Lunch and Learns, Volunteer Appreciation Day, Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, SMS Wellness Day, Clusters, Spirit Week for School Milk Foundation, Apple Day, Veggie Day, Pancake Day, Pennies for Patients Campaign (leukemia/lymphoma), GO Blue Day (juvenile arthritis), Purple/Pajama Day Annual School Development Report Page 6

7 (epilepsy), Book Fair, Walking Club, Christmas Hamper, Karaoke Fridays and Pi Day. This year we hosted a SMS Wellness Day for all students in February. A team consisting of the SMS Safe and Caring School Committee, Guidance and Administration met frequently to plan a most successful day. We had a variety of pertinent topics for all grades. Many community partners were involved such as Colemans, RCMP, RNC, PHN, Mental Health and Addictions personnel, CYN, and SHS senior high students. The school runs a very successful Magazine fund-raising campaign each fall that supports many educational programs. We had a very successful campaign this year. Literacy is also reinforced through our two yearly Scholastic Book Fairs. Our School Council is a very active participant in school life. School Council meetings are organized around our School Development Plan and we have a strong commitment to doing all things in the best interest of students. We have a very strong working relationship with the District Office and Departmental Personnel. During the school year, three Stephenville Middle School students in grades 7 and 8 were trained by Bill Allen in Corner Brook to be anti-smoking ambassadors for their school. The group was called SWAT (Student Working Against Tobacco) and the three students and Ms MacDonald delivered the very interactive presentations to all 12 classes at SMS. The SMS Safe and Caring School (SMS SCS) committee had a very active year with meetings held monthly. Some of the SMS SCS initiatives this year were: SMS Wellness DAY, SMS Star (a weekly distinction for a Star student which was published in The Georgian ), Violence Prevention Month activities in February, Kids Help Phone presentations, Beyond the Hurt presentations, Foster Families presentation, and a very successful student-led Stand Up assembly during Wellness Day. A major initiative from the SMS SCS initiative was the after-school Boys Council and Girls Circle groups which were held weekly after school for 8 weeks during the winter term. Many thanks to all the help we received from our community volunteers to make this initiative so rewarding for our chosen students. Finally, a main goal for our SMS SCS team this year was to prepare for the Launch of PBIS in our school next fall. We eagerly anticipate the Launch next September. Annual School Development Report Page 7

8 Summary Report on the School s Most Current Data Grade 6 English Language Arts Provincial Assessment Data Grade 6 Enrolment = 83 Multiple Choice 2009/ / / /13 School District Province School District Province School District Province School District Province Reading Listening Constructed Response: Percentage of students achieving at Level 3 (i.e., grade level) or above Demand Writing Poetic Informational Listening What do these results tell us? The chart below represents the percentage of students in Grade 6 (June 2013, 2012, 2012 and 2011) that achieved at level 3 or higher. Highlighted are the grades for June 2013 this year s grade seven class. You will notice, after comparing the results from the last four years, that improvements have been made in several areas at the school level, especially in the area of informational text. Specific planning and collaboration with the primary and elementary schools are now underway to address low indicators in the area of demand writing. Annual School Development Report Page 8

9 Grade 6 Mathematics Grade 6 Enrolment = / / / /13 School District Province School District Province School District Province School District Province Multiple Choice Number Operations Number Concepts Constructed Response: Percentage of students achieving at Level 3 (i.e., grade level) or above Reasoning Communication Connections & Representations Problem Solving What do these results tell us? The external data for June 2013 is not provided in the graph because the provincial assessments for were for English Language Arts only. The math assessment will be written in the Spring, 2014, in an alternating fashion with ELA every other year. Annual School Development Report Page 9

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13 What do these results tell us? Some points of discussion from internal data around grade 7 & 8 mathematics. Strengths: Unit 3: Fractions Unit 4: 3-d Geometry surface area and volume Unit 6: Linear equations and graphing Unit 7: Data analysis and probability Unit 8: Geometry: tessellations/ 2d 3d drawings Real life applications active learning Weaknesses: Unit 1 Pythagorean Theorem / area of square Unit 2: Multiplying and dividing integers with order of operations Unit 5: Percent / ratios / rates - multiply step problem??? Annual School Development Report Page 13

14 Report on School Development Plan for Previous Year (2 3 pages) Goal 1. To foster leadership in teaching and learning through effective communication and collaboration Objective 1.1 Increase students and parents responsibility for learning. Evaluation 1.1All strategies identified in this objective were implemented during the school year. Teachers made extensive use of sample Rubrics and modeled them for students. Parents were involved in the school and helped co-plan curriculum and co-curricular activities. There is more work to be done with information sessions for parents and should be continued into the new school year and SDP. Objective 1.2 Develop effective communications among stakeholders in our school. Evaluation 1.2 All strategies in this objective are either completed or ongoing until the end of the school year. There has been positive growth in the communication between the school and the parents regarding school events and accomplishments. There has also been a larger emphasis on communicating with staff concerning school policies, procedure and practices. It is recommended that those strategies be continued into the next school year. Objective 1.3Increase collaboration to enhance instructional practices. Evaluation 1.3All strategies in this objective were auctioned during the school year. At grade level meetings and Staff Meetings staff member did share best practices. There were limited opportunities for staff to share best practices with teachers in other schools due to the nature of PD delivery during the current school year. This strategy should be followed up in the upcoming school year. Teachers were given opportunities to observe colleagues and to avail of PD time to observe best practices but this was not availed of to the extent hoped for. This strategy should be revised in the upcoming year. Annual School Development Report Page 14

15 Goal 2. To enhance student achievement across the curriculum within an inclusive and differentiated teaching and learning environment Objective 2.1 Continue to increase the use of differentiated and inclusionary teaching practices Evaluation 2.1All strategies under this objective were implemented during the school year. During the last 2 school years there has been a huge focus on DI and IE. This year the focus has been on the acquiring of resources to supplement teacher inservice and to get into specific PD for LA and Math. The indicators of success would indicate that we were successful in this area. DI and IE have become part of the normal routine at SMS. Objective 2.2 continue to address student learning challenges as identified through indebt data analysis. Evaluation 2.2This has been the most extensive goal that was worked on throughout the school year. The analysis of our data clearly indicated that there major areas that we needed to focus upon. As the year progressed the staff developed plans to address those areas and through a District Initiative called TIPPS we partnered with the Elementary School to work extensively in Elementary Language Arts and Mathematics. This is an ongoing initiative that will continue for the next 3 to 5 years. In addition areas of concern have been identified at the grade 7 and 8 level and interventions have been put in place to deal with this. Throughout the year we have worked with Program Specialists and itinerants to improve student achievement in those areas identified. Annual School Development Report Page 15

16 Goal 3. To promote a safe, caring, respectful and healthy teaching and learning environment. Objective 3.1 Increase students feelings of being safe, cared for and respected in the school environment. Evaluation 3.1All strategies and actions outlined under this objective were completed during the school year. A big focus this year has been to prepare the school for full implementation of PBS for September. The staff has been inserviced, Team has completed the matrix and several components of PBS have been implemented. The bullying survey will be completed by the end of the school year and the data will be used to develop strategies that will areas of concern. Objective 3.2 Improve student and teacher wellness within the school. Evaluation 3.2All strategies under this objective were implemented with the exception of the virtues program. I t was decided by the SCS Committee that the other initiatives carried out during the year would replace this program. As indicated earlier in the report there were many initiatives throughout the year that focused upon safe, caring and respect. Examples of those would be SWAT, Wellness Day, Violence Prevention month, Beyond the Hurt and the Stand Up Assembly. Objective 3.3 Evaluation 3.3 Annual School Development Report Page 16

17 School Development Plan for Current Year 1 Year School Development Plan, Stephenville Middle School Updated: November 2013 Goal 1: To foster leadership in teaching and learning through effective communication and collaboration. Objective 1.1: Increase student and parent responsibility for student learning. Strategies: : Enhance student understanding of assessment tools and actively engage them in the learning process Engage parents in the learning process. Objective 1.2: Develop effective communication among stakeholders in our school. Strategies: Improve communication between the school, parents and the community regarding school events and accomplishments Enhance communication with staff concerning school policies, procedures and practices. Objective 1.3: Increase collaboration to enhance instructional practices Strategies: Consultation with colleagues regarding best practices within and across schools Provide avenues for constructive feedback on teaching and learning. Indicators of Success: Teacher observation/feedback of student motivation, participation and achievement Parent participation and feedback. Indicators of Success: Increased parental attendance Increase in parental volunteers Number of newspapers clips and news articles about our school, staff and students Teacher awareness of policies Indicators of Success: Increased classroom visits between teachers Time allotted in staff meetings for sharing of best practices Feedback provided by survey/discussion of observations during walk-through. Financial Prizes for incentives ($60 for door prizes) Nominal gift for staff sharing Best Practices (ten $10 gift certificates) Provide snack food and lunch; $200 per day Goal 1. Support Plan Professional Development/Time Required Use substitute prep periods to cover teachers to allow for walk-throughs Common close out time. A portion of each close-out day this year will be focused on this issue. Rather than devoting a full-day, it will incorporated into each of our 3 school-led days. The greater emphasis will occur in days 4 and The walk-thru process will need to be discussed at staff meeting. Annual School Development Report Page 17

18 ACTION PLAN Goal 1: To foster leadership in teaching and learning through effective communication and collaboration. Objective 1.1:. Increase student and parent responsibility for student learning. Strategy 1.1.1: Enhance student understanding of assessment tools and actively engage them in the learning process Action Taken Individual(s) Target Date Responsible Start Finish Status of Action 1 Teachers will model levels of the rubric using smart board. All Teachers Nov June 2013 Complete 2 Teachers will present exemplars of rubric. All Teachers Oct.2011 June 2013 Complete 3 Students will be given peer grading activities All Teachers Oct.11 June 2013 Compete. Objective 1.1: Increase student and parent involvement in the learning process. Strategy 1.1.2: Engage parents in the learning process. Action Taken 1. Invite parents to co-plan, organize and facilitate curriculum related activities. Book fair, Breakfast Program, Volunteers 2. Information sessions, conducted by guest speakers, for parents based on topics suggested (school wide or memo with suggested topics and opportunity for suggested topics) Objective 1.2: Develop effective communication among stakeholders in our school. Individual(s) Responsible Administration via memos and Curriculum Night All teachers/ administration Target Date Start Finish Oct June 13 Oct June 2014 Complete Status of Action Not completed to the extent desired. This strategy should be continued into the next school year. Strategy 1.2.1: Improve communication between the school and the parents and the community regarding school events and accomplishments Action Taken Individual(s) Target Date Responsible Start Finish Status of Action 1 Update the school s website on a regular basis. Admin/Sec Sept 2011 June 2013 Complete 2 Publicize school achievements in local media. Vice-principal Oct June 2013 Completed throughout the school year. Annual School Development Report Page 18

19 3 All teachers using consistent communication (parent , teacher websites, edmodo, etc) with parents regarding upcoming evaluations or events Objective 1.2: To develop effective communication among stakeholders in our school. Strategy 1.2.2: Enhance communication with staff concerning school policies, procedures and practices. Action Taken 1. Administration will review/revisit school policies with staff at the beginning of the year. 2. Administration will communicate new policies and important information from outside stakeholders as it becomes available. Objective 1.3: Increase collaboration to enhance instructional practices Strategy 1.3.1: Consultation with colleagues regarding best practices within and across schools. Strand Specific Learning Need: All teachers Oct June 2013 Completed throughout the school year. Individual(s) Target Date Responsible Start Finish Status of Action Administration September 2012 Staff Completed Meeting Administration Sept June 2014 Ongoing Action Taken Individual(s) Target Date Responsible Start Finish Status of Action 1 Opportunities for all teachers to observe colleagues during Staff/ Oct June 2013 Completed instruction. Administration 2 Every staff meeting will provide an opportunity to Staff Nov June 2013 Completed highlight best practices. 3 Create common close out opportunities to share best practices/resources across schools. Administration Oct June 2013 Completed 4. Encourage teachers to avail of personal PD time to observe Administration Oct June 2013 Completed colleagues best practices in other schools Objective 1.3: Increase collaboration to enhance instructional practices. Strategy 1.3.2: Provide avenues for constructive feedback on teaching and learning. Action Taken Individual(s) Target Date Responsible Start Finish Status of Action 1 Periodic walk-throughs by administration with followup/feedback Staff the new school Administration/ Completed. To continue into year. Annual School Development Report Page 19

20 2 Opportunities for teachers to observe colleagues using best practices in common subject areas 3 Encourage staff to avail of colleague support/constructive feedback Administration/ Staff Administration/ Staff Completed Completed Goal 2: To enhance student achievement across the curriculum within an inclusive and differentiated teaching and learning environment. Objective 2.1: Continue to increase the use of differentiated and inclusionary teaching practices. Strategies: Enhance teacher knowledge of DI and Inclusive Education through the acquisition of resources and sharing best practices Have all staff members use DI and inclusionary practices in their teaching. Indicators of Success: Resources Purchased and signed out by staff Teachers using DI and IE practices on a regular basis. Objective 2.2:Continue to address student learning challenges as identified through indebt data analysis.. Strategies: : Develop Subject specific action plans to address areas of academic concern in LA and Math, based on analysis of internal and external data Increase collaboration with Primary and Elementary Teachers in Stephenville School to address common areas of concern in LA and Math. Indicators of Success: Areas of concern identified Data analysis completed, objectives and students identified Action plans complete Meetings scheduled and completed. Objective 2.3 To improve persuasive writing skills and nonfiction reading Strategies: 2.3.1: Engage in K-6 Literacy Assessment Framework Indicators of Success: Goal 2. Support Plan Financial Professional Development/Time Required 2.1.1, Purchase literature/ resources $ , Time for data analysis. Day 1 of our schoolclose-outs. Revisit during Day 2 close out Grade level meetings To be started during closeout and followed up at Grade level meetings Annual School Development Report Page 20

21 Goal #2Action Plan GOAL #2 : To enhance student achievement across the curriculum within an inclusive and differentiated teaching and learning environment. OBJECTIVE 2.1: Continue to increase the use of differentiated and inclusionary teaching practices. STRATEGY : Enhance teacher knowledge of DI and Inclusive Education through the acquisition of resources and sharing best practices INDICATOR OF SUCCESS: Actions Individual Responsible Target Dates Status (completed, ongoing) Start Finish Acquire Literature Shana Bentley Oct June 2014 Completed Share Best Practices at Staff Tyson Bennett Oct June 2014 Ongoing Meetings Request classroom specific PD on DI for LA and Math Teachers Teachers Oct June 2014 A special focus on DI in walkthrough feedback to teachers; sponsored two teachers to attend DI conference in Corner Brook- Fall 2013 Financial (Budget) Professional Development Communication Time Allocation $ to purchase Literature 1 day for LA and Math Staff Meetings Total of 6 days to be taken from the bank of school days OBJECTIVE 2.1: Continue to increase the use of differentiated and inclusionary teaching practices. STRATEGY 2.1.2: Have all staff members use DI and inclusionary practices in their teaching. INDICATOR OF SUCCESS: Actions Individual Responsible Target Dates Status (completed, ongoing) Start Finish Teachers to meet with IRT Teachers Oct June 2014 Ongoing Annual School Development Report Page 21

22 teachers to plan DI Lesson and co-plan/co-teach Staff collaboration and sharing of DI practices at grade level and staff meetings.. Teachers attend DI professional development sessions Teacher/Admin Oct June 2014 Ongoing Teacher/Admin Oct June 2014 Complete Oct Financial (Budget) Professional Development Communication Time Allocation NA No PD time requested. , Meetings Agenda time on scheduled meetings OBJECTIVE # Continue to address student learning challenges as identified through indebt data analysis.. STRATEGY #2.2.1 : Develop Subject specific action plans to address areas of academic concern in LA and Math, based on analysis of internal and external data. INDICATOR OF SUCCESS: Actions Individual Responsible Target Dates Status (completed, ongoing) Start Finish Identify areas of concern from Admin/Teachers Oct June 2014 Complete External Data and internal data At grade level meetings Admin/Teachers Oct June 2014 Complete analyze current internal data and develop interventions for specific objectives. At grade Level Meetings Teachers Oct June 2014 Completed identify students of concern and develop intervention plans. Develop plans to address areas Teachers/Admin Oct June 2014 Complete of concern identified at grade level meetings and closeouts. Request time from Prog. Spec. and Iterants to work with teachers on areas identified. Admin Oct June 2014 Complete Annual School Development Report Page 22

23 OBJECTIVE #: To improve persuasive writing skills and nonfiction reading. STRATEGY # : Engage in K-6 Literacy Framework & Engage students and families in reading activities and learning activites in school. Actions Individual Responsible Target Dates Status (completed, ongoing) Start Finish Implement use of newspapers Teachers/Students/Parents October 2013 June 2014 Ongoing in the classroom. For example, bring in newspaper clippings, establish discussion, and create a current affairs bulletin board. Implement the use of RAZ kids Shana/Teachers October 2013 June 2014 Ongoing specifically non-fiction texts. Make reading minutes a School Wide/Parents October 2013 June 2014 Ongoing part of homework each night. Implement oral language Teachers October 2013 June 2014 Ongoing strategies to improve persuasive skills (debates, think-pair-share, small group discussions More elementary resources in Administration and Teachers June 2014 Ongoing/Started library for reluctant and challenged readers. Cross-curricular persuasive writing. For example social studies. Teachers October 2013 June 2014 Ongoing Meet monthly to discuss implementation strategies. Establish a timeline to implement internal data. Teachers/Admin Teachers October Grade level meeting October Grade level meeting June 2014 June 2014 Ongoing - October/November - Dec/January Ongoing (Framework) Financial (Budget) Professional Development Communication Time Allocation $ for supplies 1 Day for entire staff of PD Annual School Development Report Page 23

24 Time 1 Day PD time OBJECTIVE #2.2. : To thoroughly analyze all achievement results, identify areas of concern and develop timely interventions that will address those areas. STRATEGY # 2.2.2: Increase collaboration with Primary and Elementary Teachers in Stephenville Schools to address common areas of concern in LA and Math. INDICATOR OF SUCCESS: Actions Individual Responsible Target Dates Status (completed, ongoing) Start Finish Communicate with Principals Tyson Bennett Oct June 2014 Ongoing of Primary and Elementary Schools to set up meeting. Explore with other Principals Tyson Bennett Oct June 2014 Ongoing common areas of concern Schedule collaboration times Teachers Oct June 2014 Ongoing with teachers of all schools Grade 6 Team will review student writing throughout the year and track achievement data Writing/ELA Melissa Fernandez Andrina Whiteway Berlynn Johnston Erin Marche OBJECTIVE # : 2.2 Continue to address student learning challenges as identified through indepth data analysis- Units 1/2/5 especially STRATEGY # 2.2.1: to link classroom learning to real life to help student learn abstract concepts INDICATOR OF SUCCESS: Actions Individual Responsible Target Dates Status (completed, ongoing) Start Finish Connect concepts to real life application Use concrete hands on activities Cross curricular integration ie tech/math Classroom teachers October 2013 June ongoing Classroom teachers October 2013 June ongoing Classroom teachers October 2013 June ongoing Annual School Development Report Page 24

25 Request time from program specialist and itinerants to work with teachers on areas identified Provide opportunities for teachers to observe each other and co teach Create common closeouts for teachers to collaborate and develop instructional strategies Admin October 2012 Admin October 2012 Admin October 2012 Support Plan Financial (Budget) Professional Development Communication Time Allocation $ to cover session 1 PD day per school. , Meetings 2 sessions at.5 days per session expenses Annual School Development Report Page 25

26 Goal 3: To promote a safe, caring, respectful and healthy teaching and learning environment. Objective 3.1: Increase students and staff s feelings of being safe, cared for and respected in the school environment. Strategies: Review as needed policies and initiatives to ensure issues are being properly addressed. (bus, building including washrooms and change rooms - and grounds) Continue to build on the PBIS model Administer a school climate survey to the student population in the fall and spring to gather data Admin and teachers use office referral data and survey data to target areas of concern. Objective 3.2: Improve student and staff wellness within the school. Strategies: Revisit the possibility of having the Daily Physical Activity Program (DPA) or similar activity program for students In the interest of teacher wellness the Administration will monitor and limit the number and length of afterschool meetings per week. Indicators of Success: Increased awareness of all stakeholders Decrease in the number of student concerns brought forward Decrease in the number of office referrals or classroom detentions given for inappropriate behaviors Areas of concern in the fall are improved by the second survey in the spring. Indicators of Success: Increased participation in physical activity by students Positive feedback from teachers. Goal 3. Support Plan Financial Professional Development/Time Required Allocate funds to cover telecommunications costs (if necessary) Full day DPA in-service (for Grade 6 teachers) with schools that have successfully implemented PBS. Annual School Development Report Page 26

27 Goal #3 Action Plan Goal 3: To promote a safe, caring, respectful and healthy teaching and learning environment. Objective 3.1: Increase students feelings of being safe, cared for and respected in the school environment. Strategy 3.1.1: Review policies and initiatives to ensure issues are being properly addressed. Strand Specific Learning Need: Action Taken 1 Collaboration between SMS SCS staff members and Goal 3 SMS SDT members to focus on the development of PBS implementation. 2 Revisit behavioral expectations outlined in the SCS policy with SMS students as needed to ensure their understanding of and adherence to the provincial policy. 3 Consider implementation of bus safety practices (prefects, bus evacuation drills, surveys & review of expectations for bus travelers) Individual(s) Target Date Responsible Start Finish Status of Action SCS Team Fall 2013 Ongoing Ongoing All staff Fall 2013 Ongoing Ongoing Admin. Fall 2013 Ongoing Ongoing 4 During each staff meeting give teachers an update on Admin. Fall 2013 Ongoing Ongoing student behavior from the data (as per S& Caring Schools Documentation/Policy 2013) 5 Inform parents and staff on Bullying Policies and Safe and Caring Schools Policies 2013 Updates Admin Counsellor Fall 2013 Ongoing Objective 3.1: Increase students feelings of being safe, cared for and respected in the school environment. Strategy Continue to build on the PBS model. Strand Specific Learning Need: Action Taken Individual(s) Target Date Status of Action Annual School Development Report Page 27

28 Responsible Start Finish 1 Reinforce PBS model through announcements of positive All Staff Fall 2013 Ongoing Ongoing behavior. 2 Newsletters, presentations, communication with parents in brochures, website, to reinforce policies around bullying, discipline, and PBIS Admin Fall 2013 Objective 3.1: Increase students and staff s feelings of being safe, cared for and respected in the school environment. Strategy Administer a school climate survey to the student population in the fall and spring to gather data.. Strand Specific Learning Need: Action Taken 1 Create and administer student survey on school climate using age appropriate language and terms. Individual(s) Responsible SMS SCS teams/student reps. Target Date Status of Action Start Finish Fall 2013 Ongoing Ongoing Objective 3.2: Improve student and staff wellness within the school. Strategies:3.2.1 To implement programs and activities that will enhance student and staff wellness. Strand Specific Learning Need: Action Taken Individual(s) Target Date Responsible Start Finish Status of Action 1 Continuation of star of the week and house activities and other extra-curricular activities. All Staff Fall 2013 Ongoing Ongoing Objective 3.2: Improve student and teacher wellness within the school. Strategies: In the interest of teacher wellness the Administration will monitor the number of afterschool meetings per week. Strand Specific Learning Need: Action Taken Individual(s) Responsible Target Date Start Finish Status of Action Annual School Development Report Page 28

29 1 Use a communication device where teachers/admin. will note scheduled meetings. Admin. Oct./12 June/13 Completed during the school year. Operational Issues for Operational Issue Siding is Deteriorated Windows Intended Action Approved and has been replaced Follow up on window replacement Annual School Development Report Page 29