SCHOOL NAME: St. Joseph Catholic School Frank Dileo
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SCHOOL NAME: St. Joseph Catholic School PRINCIPAL: Frank Dileo SUPERINTENDENT: Bernice Brand TRUSTEE: Angela Kennedy SCHOOL ADDRESS: 176 Leslie St , Toronto ON , M4M 3C7 STUDENT ENROLMENT: 194
Transcript of SCHOOL NAME: St. Joseph Catholic School Frank Dileo
SCHOOL NAME: St. Joseph Catholic School PRINCIPAL: Frank Dileo
SUPERINTENDENT: Bernice Brand TRUSTEE: Angela Kennedy
SCHOOL ADDRESS: 176 Leslie St , Toronto ON , M4M 3C7
STUDENT ENROLMENT: 194
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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School involvement with the Church in the preparation for the sacraments in grade 2 and in grade 8. Continue to work closely with Father Frank Wagner to update and develop programs for First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Academic Year Teacher, Principal Church, Board, School In progress The programs to prepare the students for the sacraments will be updated and delivered jointly by the grade 2 and grade 8 teachers, the St. Joseph's Church community members and Fr. Wagner.
Scheduling whole school monthly masses with Father Frank Wagner. Liturgical committee to formulate a schedule for involvement of all grades and classes.
Academic Year Teacher, Principal School resources Ongoing Monthly masses are planned for the school year 2007/2008. Schedule for class involvement is in progress each month. Monthly masses are an integral part of our Faith Community and development. Each month a different class prepares for this sacred celebration with Fr. Wagner and the entire school population. The school day always begins with Scriptual Readings and a Reflection. Readings are done over the P.A. by students from different grade levels.
Prayer TableThe school and each classroom to set up a Prayer Table incorporating the primary symbol of each Religious Education Program.
Academic Year Teacher, Principal Classroom / school resources
In progress Prayer Table established in main hallway and classrooms.Prayer Table to contain:-coloured cloth-bible-cross/icon-appropriate symbol for each grade level
Division JK - 8
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Goal Faith Development
To create and celebrate Catholic Community where all proclaim the Good News of the Gospel and where Catholic beliefs are modelled and integrated into the whole learning experience.
Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community
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2007 - 2008
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Develop and expand our "Anti-Bullying and Conflict Resolution" programs.
Academic Year Child Youth Worker Board-wide resources In progress The Child and Youth Workers have developed "Anti-Bullying and Confict Resolution" programs. These programs are being delivered to all classes and students. Through these programs, strategies will be taught so that students can deal with situations in a socially appropriate and non violent manner. All students will gather at an assembly to reinforce such strategies. Promoting anti-bullying behavior through the use of live performances. We should see inappropriate ways of dealing with situations declining and students resolving conflicts peacefully.
Gap Analysis
Safe and Welcoming EnvironmentEveryone needs to feel safe and welcomed at school. This includes students, staff, parents and guests at school
Self EsteemEvery student needs to feel good about themselves and others. We would like to see students actively participating in co-operative activities. The goal is that an increase in self esteem will decrease inappropriate behavior.
Conflict ResolutionSome students are dealing with situations / conflicts in a socially unacceptable manner. Our goal is to provide students with strategies and ideas so that they can deal with and resolve situations/conflicts in socially acceptable manners using non-violent behaviours.
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
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2007 - 2008
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School to participate in TCSAA sports activities. Sports to include: Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Cross Country and Track and Field. Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities at school, such as W5H.
Academic Year Teachers, Coaches School resources In progress Students, through physical education classes and teacher coaches, will develop the skills and strategies necessary to participate in a school team sport. Students will also model Sportsmanship and Catholic Values at all school tournaments.
Gap Analysis
Safe and Welcoming EnvironmentEveryone needs to feel safe and welcomed at school. This includes students, staff, parents and guests at school
Self EsteemEvery student needs to feel good about themselves and others. We would like to see students actively participating in co-operative activities. The goal is that an increase in self esteem will decrease inappropriate behavior.
Conflict ResolutionSome students are dealing with situations / conflicts in a socially unacceptable manner. Our goal is to provide students with strategies and ideas so that they can deal with and resolve situations/conflicts in socially acceptable manners using non-violent behaviours.
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
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2007 - 2008
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Promote a safe and welcoming learning environment for all members of our school community.
Academic Year Principal/Safe School Action Team
Board-wide resources In progress The safe arrival program provides monitoring of student attendance and punctuality. A telephone is made to parents of students who are not at school. The TCDSB protocol for Fire Evacuation, Bomb Threat and School Lockdown has been inserviced and practiced by all. This is an on-going process. All matters requiring immediate intervention are addressed in a timely manner with the appropriate contacts made. Parents are kept informed in a timely manner. The school has established a Safe School Action Team made up of teachers and parents. A Safe School Action Plan and Code of Conduct is currently being developed.
Gap Analysis
Safe and Welcoming EnvironmentEveryone needs to feel safe and welcomed at school. This includes students, staff, parents and guests at school
Self EsteemEvery student needs to feel good about themselves and others. We would like to see students actively participating in co-operative activities. The goal is that an increase in self esteem will decrease inappropriate behavior.
Conflict ResolutionSome students are dealing with situations / conflicts in a socially unacceptable manner. Our goal is to provide students with strategies and ideas so that they can deal with and resolve situations/conflicts in socially acceptable manners using non-violent behaviours.
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 PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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"Daily Physical Activity" for all grades. All classes will be involved with Daily Physical Activity on an ongoing basis and will be integrated with our skating, swimming and Physical Education programs.
Academic Year Principal Community Resources Ongoing All classes will be part of the 20 minutes of Daily Physical Activity. It will be integrated with our annual walk-a-thon, skating, swimming and Physical Education programs. Through this program, students' level of physical activity will be increased in order to promote good fitness.
Organize and coordinate swimming lessons for grades 2 to 6 students with our community resources (City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation). In addition to this, Grade 4 students to take part in the 'Swim to Survive' program.
Academic Year Principal Community Resources Complete Booking swimming lessons for grades 2 through 6 for the 2007/2008 school year. Through these lessons, students will develop skills and knowledge that will enable them to be safer around water.
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.
Gap Analysis
Safe and Welcoming EnvironmentEveryone needs to feel safe and welcomed at school. This includes students, staff, parents and guests at school
Self EsteemEvery student needs to feel good about themselves and others. We would like to see students actively participating in co-operative activities. The goal is that an increase in self esteem will decrease inappropriate behavior.
Conflict ResolutionSome students are dealing with situations / conflicts in a socially unacceptable manner. Our goal is to provide students with strategies and ideas so that they can deal with and resolve situations/conflicts in socially acceptable manners using non-violent behaviours.
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 PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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Work closely with the St. Joseph CSAC parents promoting a positive Community Based Catholic School.
Academic Year CSAC Members, Principal and Teachers
Community Resources Ongoing CSAC and school working closely together with school fundraising events, school community barbecues, student barbecues, School Youth Nights for students in grades 6-8, Easter Sunday Beach Parade and the school community Fun Fair.
Monthly Newsletters to share school information and good news of the many programs and activities being provided at St. Joseph Catholic School.
Academic Year Principal School resources Ongoing Increased enrolment.
Encourage the expansion of our Best Starts programs and Child Care facilities and develop closer ties between our kindergarten teacher/class and the Best Starts program/Child Care facilities.
Ongoing Kindergarten Teacher, Best Start Coordinator, Principal
Board-wide resources In progress The Best Starts program has been established in our school and is now in full operation. This program will expand our child care facilities by 20 spots. Our kindergarten teacher, the Best Starts staff and coordinator are working closely and developing programs together.
Foster and maintain a welcoming school environment and open communication with the school community.
Academic Year Principal, Secretary, Teachers, EA's, CYW's
School resources Ongoing An increase in student registration at St. Joseph School.
Division JK - 8
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Goal Increasing Enrolment and Retention in Grades JK-12
To support and implement a variety of local and system initiatives that actively enhance the school profile and promote the benefits of Catholic education.
Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community
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2007 - 2008
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Inform all local media of ALL school activities and initiatives. Cultivate closer relationships with local media such as: ETC News, Beach Metro News, Scarborough Mirror, CITY TV and CTV. Positive publicity should have a positive impact on our enrollment.
Ongoing Teacher, Principal School resources Ongoing Increased number of positive media articles.
Consider all Ministry of Education programs, T.C.D.S.B. initiatives and pilot projects which will support our school philosophy and increase the school profile and indicate that St. Joseph's is a progressive and responsive school community.
Ongoing Principal School resources Ongoing Develop and refine recent initiatives such as: swim program, Youth Nights, Best Starts/Child Care, Artists in the School and Heritage/Family Night programs. With this we hope to increase school enrolment.
Division JK - 8
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Goal Increasing Enrolment and Retention in Grades JK-12
To support and implement a variety of local and system initiatives that actively enhance the school profile and promote the benefits of Catholic education.
Priority Nurturing Our Catholic Community
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2007 - 2008
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Division JK - 8
Charts EQAO-Reading-20062007-Grade 3-All Students
Data shows strong representation of students at a level 3. The goal is to move more students from a level 2 to a level 3 and from a level 3 to a level 4.Primary focus will be to develop the skills necessary for Reading For Meaning and Answering Explicit Questions in Response To Written Language.
Gap Analysis:
CAT3-National Percentile-20062007-Grade 2
Data shows that in the area of Language, we need to build upon Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development and Writing Conventions along with Word Analysis.Primary focus will be to develop the skills necessary for improvent in all these areas.
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Goal Literacy
To improve the overall level of students' literacy skills by enhancing their reading and writing proficiency through an interdisciplinary approach.
Priority Improving Student Learning and Achievement
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Charts
Running Records-Number of Students-20062007-Year to Date
Many of the primary students are either at or above the expectation for instructional level. The goal is to move those students below the expected instructional level at the expected instructional level.Primary teachers utilize the running record assessment as a tool to drive instruction and program for individual needs. Acquisition of reading skills and comprehension skills continue to be a focus in the primary division.
Gap Analysis:
EQAO-Writing-20062007-Grade 3-All Students
Data shows a strong representation of students at a level 3. The goal is to decrease the number of students at a level 2 and move them on to a level 3 and to take level 3 students and move them on to level 4.The focus in the Primary Division will be to improve on short writing and long writing.
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2007 - 2008
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Charts EQAO-Reading-20062007-Grade 6-All Students
Data shows a strong representation of students and level 1 and level 2. The goal is to provide much additional support in order to get most of our students at a level 3. With additional support, level 3 students should attain level 4.
Gap Analysis:
EQAO-Writing-20062007-Grade 6-All Students
Data shows a strong representation of students at a level 2 and 3. With additional support, the goal is to move students at least one level above.
Gap Analysis:
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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Junior/Intermediate Divisions-The focus will be Making Connections. This is to be done through increasing reading comprehension skills, content analysis, critical interpretation and inference (retell, relate, reflect).
Academic Year Teacher Classroom / school resources
In progress Students being able to make connections between literacy material and the real world.Being able to generalize.Improvement in assessments.
Primary Division students to be provided with opportunities to complete and meet success on literacy initiatives. The Balanced Literacy program will be used to help drive programming.
Academic Year Teacher Board-wide resources In progress Students to complete teacher prepared lessons and activities. Running records are an ongoing process. Results are input three times a year as determined by the Board. Students to show an improvement in the area of literacy.
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Charts CAT3-National Percentile-20062007-Grade 7
Data shows that all areas of language need improvement. Use of a new assessment tool should guide teachers to programming that will help students in the area of language.
Gap Analysis:
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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Junior Literacy Lead Teacher will attend all Junior Literacy workshops and then coordinate and work with the Junior Division teachers.
Ongoing Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing A Junior Literacy Lead Teacher has been selected. The Lead teacher will be working closely with Junior teachers in developing and implementing the Junior Literacy program in the Junior Division.
Schedule and support monthly division planning meetings for the Primary, Junior and Intermediate divisions. These meetings will facilitate and encourage shared planning and improved integration of resources. Use of Data Integration Platform information and Data Walls to be used to analyze student performance/assessment and to program accordingly.
Ongoing Teacher, Principal School resources Ongoing Daily planningLong Range PlanningOngoing assessmentData Walls
Select a primary/junior teacher for the position of Primary/Junior Literacy Lead Teacher. This person will attend Primary/Junior Literacy workshops and then report back and share to the primary/junior teachers at their primary/junior divisional meetings.
Ongoing Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing Attendance at Board and Ministry in-services/workshops and Professional Learning Centre in-services.Sharing strategies and material with other teachers.
Division JK - 8
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Goal Literacy
To improve the overall level of students' literacy skills by enhancing their reading and writing proficiency through an interdisciplinary approach.
Priority Improving Student Learning and Achievement
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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All teachers will participate in the grade appropriate Professional Learning Communities/ Board/ Ministry in-services and workshops. School and Board will establish release time to enable staff to attend these valuable workshops/in-services.
Academic Year Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing Teachers to register for grade appropriate workshops and in-services provided by the Board and Ministry.
Division JK - 8
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Goal Literacy
To improve the overall level of students' literacy skills by enhancing their reading and writing proficiency through an interdisciplinary approach.
Priority Improving Student Learning and Achievement
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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Charts EQAO-Mathematics-20062007-Grade 3-All Students
The data above indicates a strong number of students at level 3. With additional help and support, the aim is to move students one level above their present level.
Gap Analysis:
EQAO-Mathematics-20062007-Grade 6-All Students
The chart above shows the majority of students at a level 2. With added support and help the goal is to move students at least one level above their present level.
Gap Analysis:
Division JK - 8
Goal Numeracy
To improve the overall level of students' Mathematical literacy skills through problem solving experiences that involve the application and communication of concepts in Mathematics.
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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Charts
CAT3-National Percentile-20062007-Grade 5
The data above shows that the grade 5 students are in line with the Mean National Percentile in the area of Mathematics. The goal is to move the students as far above this percentile. This is to be done with strategies and techniques offered through OFIP 4 Math in-services.
Gap Analysis:
CAT3-National Percentile-20062007-Grade 2
Our Grade 3 CAT/3 data shows that Mathematics falls below the Mean National Percentile. The goal is to move our score at or above the National Percentile with added support and help.
Gap Analysis:
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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Junior Division/Intermediate- The focus in the Junior and Intermediate divisions will be Number Sense and Measurement (order of operations, decimal operations, Algebraic number operations (intermediates)).Students to be provided with daily practice of basic math skills through teacher lessons and activities. Providing students with real life connections to further provide student support.As an identified OFIP 4 Numeracy School, teachers Junior teachers will be attending 4 half day inservices with the Math Resource teacher to help provide learning techniques and strategies to be used with the students in the classroom.
Academic Year Teacher Classroom / school resources
In progress Increase in participation in math lessons and math activities.Homework completion.Better results on assessments.
Charts CAT3-National Percentile-20062007-Grade 7
The grade 7 students scored above the Mean National Percentile. With continued support and help, the aim is to further increase this score in the area of Mathematics.
Gap Analysis:
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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Primary Division- The area of focus will be data management and probability, analyzing data in graphs and tables. Teachers to use concrete math manipulatives when analyzing and interpreting data with students and then to make connections to the real world.Teachers to use TCDSB program materials and other resources to complement the math curriculum.Mathematical language will also be a focus to assist students through daily math language.
Ongoing Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing Student interest level in Mathematice to increase.More participation from all students.Homework completion.Better results on assessments.
Division JK - 8
Goal Numeracy
To improve the overall level of students' Mathematical literacy skills through problem solving experiences that involve the application and communication of concepts in Mathematics.
Priority Improving Student Learning and Achievement
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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Develop leadership positions within the school.
Ongoing Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing Teachers will take on leadership positions such as Primary and Junior Literacy Lead Teachers, Primary, Junior and Intermediate Mathematics Lead Teachers and committee chairs.
Division JK - 8
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Goal Empowering Catholic Leadership
To develop and support Catholic Educational Leaders who are energizing, caring, visionary, student-focused and collaborative role models in building a Catholic professional learning community.
Priority Building Capacity to Lead and Learn
School Learning PlanSt. Joseph Catholic School
2007 - 2008
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The school has developed a resource centre for teachers in the school library. Resources focusing on developing excellence in the areas of literacy and numeracy are included. At staff meetings, any new addition to the resource centre will be presented and discussed by the entire staff.
Ongoing Librarian, Teacher, Principal School resources Ongoing A resource centre has been established within our Library for professional development. The librarian has been put in charge and will acquire resources with input from the entire staff. Staff meetings will include a professional development segment to discuss any new resources.
All teachers in all divisions will participate in Ministry of Education workshops and Board Professional Learning Networks in-services/workshops. These in-services/workshops will help teachers stay current in order to enhance teaching in the classroom.
Academic Year Teacher, Principal Board-wide resources Ongoing Every teacher in every division will participate in workshops or in-services provided by the Ministry of Education, TCDSB and the Professional Learning Neyworks.
Intermediate- Teachers in the Intermediate division attending in-services in a new Assessment being used at the intermediate level (RAD) in the area of Reading.
Academic Year Teacher Classroom / school resources
In progress Assessment guiding in the programming for students in the area of Language.Increase in scores in the area of Language.
Junior Division- Teachers in the Junior division will be attending OFIP 4 Math in-services provided by our board. The 4 half day in-services will provide taechers with networking, strategies and techniques that can be used in the classroom in the area of Mathematics.
Academic Year Teacher Classroom / school resources
In progress Sharing of best practices with other teachers.Implementing new strategies in the area of Mathematics.Improvement of scores in the area of mathematics.
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Division JK - 8
Goal Professional Development
To provide job-embedded professional development that focuses on broadening the range of skills, practices and attitudes needed to create sustainable improvement and better results.
Priority Building Capacity to Lead and Learn
