SCHOOL NAME: St. Philip Neri Catholic School Mario Boccia · School Learning Plan St. Philip Neri...
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SCHOOL NAME: St. Philip Neri Catholic School PRINCIPAL: Mario Boccia
SUPERINTENDENT: Douglas Yack TRUSTEE: Sal Piccininni
SCHOOL ADDRESS: 20 Beverly Hills Dr , Toronto ON , M3L 1A1
STUDENT ENROLMENT: 348
School Learning PlanSt. Philip Neri Catholic School
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Prayer TableEach classroom would have a prayer table incorporating the primary symbol of each Religious Education Program
Term 1 Teacher Liturgical Calendar Ongoing Prayer Table contains:Cloth (green, purple, white), Bible, Cross and appropriate symbol for grade level:Gr One: Story ShawlGr Two: TableGr. Three: Tent
Academic Year Principal Born of the Spirit/Catechetical Series grades Kindergarten – 3 CCCB publicationsReligion/Family Life Department (grs 1-2 scrapbooks) Fully Alive Program Grades 1- 3 Pearson EducationalInstitute of Catholic EducationReligion/Family Life Website
In progress Religious Education Kindergarten: Religion Resource KitGrades 1- 3Teacher TextsSufficient numbers of Student textsAccompanying Music for each program
Providing/updating/renewing Religion/Family Life resources for all grade levels.
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Born of the Spirit/Catechetical Series grades Kindergarten – 3 CCCB publicationsReligion/Family Life Department (grs 1-2 scrapbooks) Fully Alive Program Grades 1- 3 Pearson EducationalInstitute of Catholic EducationReligion/Family Life Website
Ongoing Report Cards - Report Cards are to include Statements for Reporting learning in Religion and Family Life - 3 for Religion and 1 to 2 for Family Life.
Division Primary (JK - 3)
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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Each classroom would have a Prayer table incorporating the primary symbol of each religious Education Program
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Teacher resources Ongoing Prayer Table contains: cloth (green, purple, white), Bible, Cross and appropriate symbol for grade level:Gr. Four: Tree StumpGr. Five: RockGr. Six: Lamp
Providing/updating/renewing Religion/Family Life resources for all grade levels.
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Born of the Spirit; Catechetical Series grades 4-6; CCCB publicationsFully Alive Program; Grades 4-6;Pearson EducationalInstitute of Catholic EducationReligion/Family,Life Website
Ongoing Religious Education Grades 4-6Teacher TextsSufficient numbers of Student textsAccompanying Music for each program
Division Junior (4 - 6)
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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Providing/updating/renewing Religion/Family Life resources for all grade levels.
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
We are Strong Together Catechetical Series; CCCB publicationsFully Alive Program; Grades 7-8; Pearson EducationalInstitute of Catholic EducationReligion/Family Life Website
Ongoing Religious Education Grades 7-8Teacher TextsSufficient numbers of Student textsAccompanying Music for each program
Each classroom would have a Prayer table incorporating the primary symbol of each Religious Education Program
Ongoing Teacher Religion CurriculumLiturgical Calendar
Ongoing Prayer Table contains:Cloth (green, purple, white), Bible, Cross and appropriate symbol for grade level:Gr 7 and 8: Creed
Division Intermediate (7 - 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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Charts Running Records-Number of Students-20052006-Year to Date
Gap Analysis:
EQAO-Reading-20042005-Grade 3-All Students
Gap Analysis:
Division Primary (JK - 3)
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
CAT3-National Percentile-20042005-Grade 2
Gap Analysis:
EQAO-Writing-20042005-Grade 3-All Students
Gap Analysis:
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Focused professional development on guided reading via: - divisional meetings;- in-class coaching and modeling by peers; - attendance at board/ secretariat sponsored inservices.
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Language Arts Coordinator and resource staff Various Balanced Literacy documents Early Reading Strategies Binder, Ministry of Education 2003 Early Reading Strategy, the Report of the Expert Panel on Early Reading in Ontario, Ministry of Education, 2003 Balanced Literacy: A Principal’s Handbook, TCDSB 2000 Professional reading in central storage (provided by Language Arts Dept.)
Ongoing Increased use of guided reading in classrooms; increased familiarity and comfort level amongst teachers as to how to structure their classrooms to effectively facilitate guided reading.
Charts Report Card-20052006-Term 1-Grade 1,2,3-Reading & Writing
Gap Analysis:
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
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Charts EQAO-Reading-20042005-Grade 6-All Students
Gap Analysis:
EQAO-Writing-20042005-Grade 6-All Students
Gap Analysis:
Division Junior (4 - 6)
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Charts CAT3-National Percentile-20042005-Grade 5
Gap Analysis:
Report Card-20052006-Term 1-Grade 4,5,6-Reading & Writing
Gap Analysis:
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Focus on Boys’ Literacy:- Purchase more materials aimed at boys, namely graphic novels, non-fiction, magazines, etc., - increasing opportunities for authentic reading and writing- increase exposure to computer technology to supplement reading and writing instruction- infuse more opportunities for the arts to be incorporated into daily instruction.
Term 3 Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Learning Through the Arts Awaiting approval Proposal to Ministry of Education for integration of Arts and Language with the focus on improving Boy's literacy skills.
Mentorship of divisional teachers regarding implementation of shared reading and writing in both our local JLI program and our core classrooms
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
JLI mentorJLI Lead TeacherLocal JLI teacherLanguage Arts coordinator and curriculum resource teacherBoard / secretariat sponsored inservicesLiteracy in the Middle Grades binderLiteracy for Learning Expert Panel ReportProfessional Reading resources in central storage
Ongoing Improved retention of “gains” for JLI students once reintegrated into the core classroom.
Division Junior (4 - 6)
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
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Division Intermediate (7 - 8)
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To review the research on developing reading and writing skills with adolescent, especially boys and reluctant learners, and begin to implement strategies to based on the findings.
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Board-wide resources Ongoing Greater engagement on the part of students and improved output, both in quantity and quality.
Charts
Report Card-20052006-Term 1-Grade 7,8-Reading & Writing
Gap Analysis:
CAT3-National Percentile-20042005-Grade 7
Gap Analysis:
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
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Charts
CAT3-National Percentile-20042005-Grade 2
Gap Analysis:
EQAO-Mathematics-20042005-Grade 3-All Students
Gap Analysis:
Division Primary (JK - 3)
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.
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Ensure that a variety of instructional approaches are being used in conjunction with appropriate resources such as manipulatives and technology
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Early Math Strategy pp.19-24Manipulatives Kits provided by the CEC Math Department and In-Services
Ongoing Teachers are knowledgeable and articulate about the benefits of using manipulatives and technology to teach Math.
Ensure that the expectations of the revised Ontario Mathematics curriculum and the Nelson Math program which supports it are being properly implemented
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Mathematics: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 (2005)Early Math Strategy (2003)Checklist: Principal “Look Fors” in the Mathematics ClassroomChecklist: Supporting the Six Math PrinciplesCurriculum Side-by-Side Comparisons at: http://www.ocup.org/resources/#compare CEC Math Resource Department In-Services
Ongoing Consistent use of centrally provided text and support materials by all teachers in the division
Charts Report Card-20052006-Term 1-Grade 1,2,3-Mathematics
Gap Analysis:
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
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Charts
CAT3-National Percentile-20042005-Grade 5
Gap Analysis:
EQAO-Mathematics-20042005-Grade 3-All Students
Gap Analysis:
Division Junior (4 - 6)
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Ensure that the expectations of the revised Ontario Mathematics curriculum and the Nelson Math program which supports it are being properly implemented
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Mathematics: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 (2005)Teaching and Learning Mathematics (2004) – Junior Math Strategy (JMS)Checklist: Principal “Look Fors” in the Mathematics ClassroomChecklist: “Supporting the Six Math Principles”Curriculum Side-by-Side Comparisons at: http://www.ocup.org/resources/#compare CEC Math Resource Department
Ongoing Consistent implementation of the new expectations by all teachers across the division.
Charts Report Card-20052006-Term 1-Grade 4,5,6-Mathematics
Gap Analysis:
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
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Division Intermediate (7 - 8)
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Charts
Report Card-20052006-Term 1-Grade 7,8-Mathematics
Gap Analysis:
CAT3-National Percentile-20042005-Grade 7
Gap Analysis:
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Ensure that variety of instructional approaches are being used in conjunction with appropriate resources such as manipulatives and technology
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Leading Math Success: Mathematical Literacy Grades 7-12 p.31; pp.47-50; and pp.57-58Targeted Implementation and Planning Supports – TIPS (2003) Manipulatives Kits provided by the CEC Math Department and In-Services
Ongoing Teachers are knowledgeable and articulate about the benefits of using manipulatives and technology to teach Math.
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
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Providing opportunities for Kindergarten students to meet with greater success.
Beginning in May 2006 Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Best Start ProgramWelcom to Kindergarten Program
In progress Students who are more at ease with the school setting and have greater chance at success.
Division Primary (JK - 3)
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Goal Success for All
To improve opportunities for all our students to achieve their desired destinations through a variety of programs, supports, assessment strategies and pathways (apprenticeship, college, community living, university and the workplace).
Priority Improving Student Learning and Achievement
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Coach students in identifying ambition. Be inclusive of all programs to dispel negative stereotypes.
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Classroom / school resources
Ongoing Increased inquiry by students regarding appropriate destinations and positive attitudes express in class towards all pathways.
Principal and grade 6 and 7 teachers encourage grade 6 – 7 students and their parents to attend the Parent Information Nights on Program Pathways at a local Catholic high school in April to May 2006.
Term 3 Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Flyers and both Board and individual school program pathwaysBrochures.
Ongoing Increased attendance at Parent Information NightsIncreased awareness of Program Pathways in catholic high schoolsMore appropriate course selections by at-risk students.
Division Intermediate (7 - 8)
Strategy Divisional Consideration Timeline Responsibility Resource Status Evidence of Improvement
Goal Success for All
To improve opportunities for all our students to achieve their desired destinations through a variety of programs, supports, assessment strategies and pathways (apprenticeship, college, community living, university and the workplace).
Priority Improving Student Learning and Achievement
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Use of Lead Teachers throughout the divisions and curriculum areas to mentor other staff in implementing initiatives.
Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal
Board-wide resources Ongoing More frequent and implementation of strategies as they apply.
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