SCHOOL NAME: Senator O'Connor Catholic Secondary School PRINCIPAL: Susan Baker

SUPERINTENDENT: Anthony Petitti TRUSTEE: Angela Kennedy

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 60 Rowena DR , Toronto ON , M3A 3R2

STUDENT ENROLMENT: 1207

School Learning PlanSenator O'Connor Catholic Secondary School

2009 - 2010

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School Learning PlanSenator O'Connor Catholic Secondary School

2009 - 2010

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Use Student Agenda Book, School Assemblies, Homeroom visits, and Parent meetings to communicate the school's Code of Conduct, Bill 212, Progressive Discipline Model, Lockdown and Fire Drill Procedures and all Safe School Act regulations.

Ongoing Safe School CommitteeBoard Social Worker Child Youth Worker Teacher V.P. Principal SRO

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Community Resources School resources

Ongoing Positive School environment Awareness of and compliance with Lockdown and Fire Drill procedures. Parental understanding and support of student consequences for violations Increased awareness of students regarding their rights and reponsibilities as members of the O'Connor school community.

Decrease use of non biodegradable plastic bottles by members of the school community.

Academic Year HAT School resources Community Resources

In progress Reduced use/presence of non biodegradable plastic bottles in our school.

Plan experiences for staff (retreats, dinners, outings, celebrations, etc.) to encourage collegiality and respect for one another.

Ongoing Social Committee Staff Chaplancy

School resources Ongoing Good staff participation in planned events Positive staff feedback supportive staff community

Communicate all Board, Health and Safety policies and procedures to staff and students.

Ongoing Board Social Worker Child Youth Worker Principal Student Services Teacher (First Aid Responders)

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources School resources Community resources Professional Development

Ongoing Increased awareness of Health and Safety regulations and steps to follow in case of an emergency. Increased safety of staff and students.

Division JK - 12

Identified Goal/Need Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement

Goal Safe, Inclusive and Healthy Learning Environment

To enhance the quality of the working and learning experience through improving schools and workplaces so that they contribute to positive healthy and respectful relationships.

Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community

School Learning PlanSenator O'Connor Catholic Secondary School

2009 - 2010

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Increase variety of healthy food choices available in cafeteria to promote healthy eating habits.

Ongoing HAT Administration Board CSAC Executive

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Community Resources

Ongoing Students make appropriate food choices/

Expand student leadership opportunities so that O'Connor students can act as role models and lead school community to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment (Student Council, Homeroom reps., ESP monthly presentations on bullying, smoking cessation, drug awareness, healthy relationships etc., HAT, Camp Olympia students doing grade 9 retreat and welcoming day, Peer Tutors, Best Buddies Programs (DD/ME student partnerships)etc.).

Ongoing Chaplaincy Child Youth Worker Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal DD/ME Dept. PHE Dept.

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Classroom / school resources Teacher resources Professional Development

Ongoing Reduction of negative incidents, suspensions/expulsions Healthy choices regarding drugs, food and behaviour Increased involvement in co curricular activities Increase in number of students volunteering Credit accumulation increase Increased attendance at school dances, ski days, school masses, special events Increase in students' acceptance and compliance with the school's Code of Conduct regarding uniform, behaviour, attendance and punctuality Positive results on student/parent surveys

Increase parents' awareness and understanding of various adolescent issues (drugs,mental health, school/community supports available, etc.) through presentations and connections to Student Services, school CYW, Psychologist and Social worker as well as referrals to outside doctors and agencies

Ongoing Board Social Worker Chaplaincy Child Youth Worker Community Agency Teacher V.P. Principal

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Community Resources

Ongoing Increased parent attendance at presentations Positive parent feedback Increased referrals to school support staff and outside agencies Positive student feedback Improved student academics Improved student relationships Improved child/parent relationship

Division JK - 12

Identified Goal/Need Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement

Goal Safe, Inclusive and Healthy Learning Environment

To enhance the quality of the working and learning experience through improving schools and workplaces so that they contribute to positive healthy and respectful relationships.

Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community

School Learning PlanSenator O'Connor Catholic Secondary School

2009 - 2010

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Provide opportunities for First Aid/CPR workshops and certification

Semester 2 PHE Dept. Board Health and Safety Dept. Community Resources

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources School resources

Increased number of members of school community with First Aid/CPR ctification

Development of Safe School Action Team and Safe School Action Plan.

Semester 1 Administration Safe School Action Team

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources School resources

Safe school Positive school community feedback

Survey students and staff regarding safety issues in the school.

Academic Year Safe School Action Team ESP CYW Teachers administer surveys

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Community Resources School resources

Ongoing Positive survey results Reduced number of incidents

Increase inclusion and appreciation of DD/ME students in our community

Ongoing HAT School staff Joslins senior students Special Olympics Phsycial Education Dept

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources School resources Speak Up Grants

Ongoing Increased involvement of DD/ME students in our school community: attendance runners, presence at school events, integration into mainstream classes, involvement in special planned activities by HAT students.

Allow students to take ownership for a safe school community by giving them the opportunity to anonomously report illegal activities occurring at O'Connor by calling the school's TIP line or emailing ESP web site which will then be followed up by the school's CYW and admin. team.

Ongoing CYW Admin. team

School resources Ongoing Reduced number of incidents, fewer suspensions/expulsions and ultimately fewer TIP calls.

Division JK - 12

Identified Goal/Need Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement

Goal Safe, Inclusive and Healthy Learning Environment

To enhance the quality of the working and learning experience through improving schools and workplaces so that they contribute to positive healthy and respectful relationships.

Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community

School Learning PlanSenator O'Connor Catholic Secondary School

2009 - 2010

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Increase parent awareness of school issues and events through the posting of CSAC agendas, meeting times and meeting minutes on school web site, phone call outs, monthly school phone messages regarding monthly events, school newsletters etc.

Ongoing Head Secretary Admin. Team CSAC Executive Staff Department Heads

School resources Ongoing Increased parent presence at CSAC metings, parent interview evenings and school events.

Note: The principal will report to the school community on the effectiveness of each strategy at the end of the year how the plan worked based on the evidence of improvements.

Identified Goal/Need Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement

Division JK - 12

Goal Safe, Inclusive and Healthy Learning Environment

To enhance the quality of the working and learning experience through improving schools and workplaces so that they contribute to positive healthy and respectful relationships.

Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community