Benalto School

November 30, 2013

Strategic Education Plan and Report

2013 - 2014

We are a kindergarten to grade six school located in the northwest corner of Chinooks Edge School Division.

We have 39 students this year with a variety of needs. We care about each student as an individual and

develop programs for everyone to be successful.

About Us…

Mission: Benalto School, with the support of the community, engages every student in meaningful learning experiences. By believing in our students we instill confidence and a desire to succeed. We develop respectful and caring relationships by fostering positive interactions and open communication. We prepare students for their future learning as responsible citizens.

About Us

Our Guiding Principles

Vision: Benalto School will be a collaborative learning community where learning is

personalized for all students to achieve success as compassionate and innovative citizens.

Motto: We Care Food Bank Donation

Jump With Jeremy Charity FundraiserRaised almost $3500.00

What factors are integral to our school’s success?

We have developed a collaborative team approach with our staff. (Self managed administrative team, learning support team)

We expose our students to a great variety of experiences despite limited on-site facilities and resources.

We are the hub of the community and have strong partnership with parents, Rural Crime Watch, Elks, Booster Club and other community groups.

We have established meaningful relationships with our students. Ultimately this allows us to recognize and understand their individual needs. (when we’re not being called “Mom” or “Dad”)

We have school teams which are multi graded and therefore foster a collaborative culture of support for each other.

About Us

What Makes Us Unique?

We enhanced our academic programs with a variety of on and off site activities including: Pioneer Ranch Camp, performances and guest speakers, our community Christmas concert and hot lunch, spring showcase, as well as a variety of athletic and educational field trips.

Mission /Vision – In collaboration with parents and community members, we developed a new mission and vision.

We promoted global citizenship through programs such as Jump with Jeremy, Christmas Food Bank, the Terry Fox Run, and our leadership group.

What We Accomplished in 2012-2013

What else?• We encouraged lifelong physical health and wellness through

activities such as swimming, cross country and downhill skiing, running club, and our “Benalto Bulldogs” basketball team.

• We hosted a parent literacy workshop.• We enhanced our literacy education with an author visit and

a “Destiny” library workshop.• Our parent council continued to be active and vibrant. They

supported many of our endeavors and are instrumental to our success.

Our Accountability PillarMeasure Category

Measure Category Evaluation Measure Benalto School Alberta Measure Evaluation

      Current Result

Prev Year

Result

Prev 3 Year

Average

Current Result

Prev Year

Result

Prev 3 Year Average

Achievement Improvement Overall

Safe and Caring Schools Good Safe and Caring 84.6 82.4 80.3 89.0 88.6 88.1 High Maintained Good

Student Learning Opportunities n/a Education Quality 94.7 92.7 84.5 89.8 89.4 89.3 Very High Improved Excellent

Student Learning Achievement (Grades K-9)

Good

PAT: Acceptable 100.0 100.0 79.8 79.0 79.1 79.2 Very High Improved Excellent

PAT: Excellence 18.2 4.0 10.9 18.9 20.8 19.9 Intermediate Maintained Acceptable

Preparation for Lifelong Learning, World of Work, Citizenship

n/a Citizenship 86.7 67.3 63.9 83.4 82.5 82.0 Very High Improved Excellent

Continuous Improvement Excellent School Improvement 83.3 85.4 77.6 80.6 80.0 80.0 Very High Maintained Excellent

Acceptable standard high High number of special needs students who reached acceptable Results based on low enrolments

Successes

Details from Achievement Tests 2013Part B    Benalto School

  

Achievement improvement overall 2013Course Measure       N %

ELA 3Acceptable Very High Maintained Excellent 7 100.0Excellence Intermediate Maintained Acceptable 7 14.3

Math 3Acceptable n/a Maintained n/a 7 100.0Excellence n/a Improved n/a 7 57.1

ELA 6Acceptable 100   2 100

Excellence 0 2 0

Math 6Acceptable 100 2 100

Excellence 100 2 100

Science 6Acceptable 100 2 100

Excellence 50 2 50

Social 6Acceptable 100 2 100

Excellence 0 2 0

Provincial Achievement TestsSuccesses

Each year’s percent results can vary dramatically based on the number of students writing.

Grade 3 ELA

Grade 3 Math

Grade 6 ELA

Grade 6 Science

Grade 6 Math

Grade 6 Social

AccountabilitySuccesses

From our F and P school reading data, all but two students

achieved a full years reading growth. In grade three 43% of the students achieved standard of

excellence in reading. We raised over $3500.00 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation

in honor of one of our former students. We are proud of our Christmas Concert and Spring Showcase

which highlight our students’ talents and help build confidence.

Other Indicators of Success

Successes

Planning for 2013 -2014

What is Driving Change at our School? Collaborative time – both within our school and area QLE - Our staff is committed to quality learning IL- Our staff is dedicated to professional learning Our students have diverse learning needs (SS/LST) Our students need co-curricular support for learning

Achievement Benalto staff and students work toward improving

academically to reach the acceptable standard. We need to personalize learning to support students

striving for excellence.

Satisfaction Benalto students, parents, and staff work toward

improving the learning community and success of the students.

Areas For Growth / Focus

Areas For Focus

What new provincial and district policies tell us….

Alberta CESD Benalto

Inspiring action on Education

Action on Inclusion

QLE

Instructional leadership

Special Ed CoachesSuccess for all Students

LST/SS teams

Focus on Literacy for overall academic improvement

Develop a revised mission and vision statement

Promote a learning community

Improve our programming for personalized learning

What research and best practices tell us…Fountas and Pinell- measuring, tracking, and teaching make an impact on literacy success.

Lost at School – Some students have lagging skills which affect their ability to be successful in a classroom setting.

Making a Difference – Understanding your students allows teachers to plan for personalized learning.

The Essential Equation- School improvement comes from setting goals, gathering data, and re-evaluating.

Planning for 2011-12

Areas For Growth / Focus

Success for every student◦ students demonstrate proficiency in literacy and numeracy, students achieve

educational outcomes, and students are prepared for the 21st century.

Transformed education through collaboration◦ students have access to programming and supports to enable their learning,

demonstrate openness to new and innovative ideas, and demonstrate leadership and collaboration.

Success for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students◦ First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students are engaged in learning and that

the achievement gap between FNMI and non-FNMI students is eliminated.

Areas For Growth / FocusWhat new provincial goals tell us…

Alberta Education Chinook’s Edge Benalto

Success for every student Quality learning environment built on engagement and relationships

Improving literacy instruction and achievement

Transformed education through collaboration

Collaborative learning environment, personalized for all learners

Collaboration

Partnering with PLCs

Working on Instructional Leadership

Success for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students

Facilitating a focus on FNMI students and heritage in all schools

Individualized programming as required

Planning for 2011-12

Goal Alignment

To have every student demonstrate one year of growth in literacy.

To enhance our community of learner’s understanding of literacy and how to support student learning.

Promote Benalto as a vibrant Learning Community.

Goals and Targets for 2013 - 2014

School Goal #1

For students to increase their reading level by one year’s growthStrategies and timeline1. Establish baseline data regarding reading levels (Sept/Oct.)2. Plan for interventions and direct instruction.(Nov)3. Implement strategies, reflect, collaborate. (throughout the year)4. Monitor growth. (Jan./May)

School Goal #2

To use a collaborative process to increase educational learning in our students and staff.

1. Identify our collaborative groups. – August2. Meet and plan collaborative sessions. – September3. Review collaborative goals and continue to work toward achieving them. - Ongoing

Learning Commons - Specifics We have a small, on site library but it is sufficiently

stocked for our school. Through the “Destiny” library program we have

unlimited access to services. Our library space and school space are all used

interchangeably.

What is on the horizon?

The town values having a vibrant school.

We have two current kindergarten students but there are seven enrolled in our playschool.

We are engaging the community and the COLT team in discussions regarding the future of Benalto School

Some Trends

◦What challenges are unique in our school or community?

◦Maintaining or growing our population.◦Before and after school care.◦ Competing with other schools for students.

Our Challenges

We are very good at personalizing learning so that our students are successful.

We understand the needs of our students, parents, and community.

We work collaboratively with our community partners to develop our young citizens.

Academic

What You Should Remember About Us!

Was there something that surprised you about our results?

What questions do you have about our results?

Do you have any questions about Benalto School?

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