SCHOOL NAME: Dante Alighieri Catholic Secondary School ... · School Learning Plan Dante Alighieri Catholic Secondary School 2008 - 2009 2009-06-01 Page 9 of 25 Ongoing Arts Department

SCHOOL NAME: Dante Alighieri Catholic Secondary School PRINCIPAL: Anna Convertini

SUPERINTENDENT: Josephine Nespolo TRUSTEE: Maria Rizzo

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 60 Playfair Ave , Toronto ON , M6B 2P9

STUDENT ENROLMENT: 1347

School Learning PlanDante Alighieri Catholic Secondary School

2008 - 2009

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2008 - 2009

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Provide opportunities for Catholic Worship and Reflection. - Daily prayer on the PA led by staff and students - Celebration of the Eucharist - Seasonal - Class masses/Staff masses - Grade Retreats - prayer services -(paraliturgies - deceased, advent, Lenten stations of the Cross, weekly rosary

Ongoing Chaplaincy Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide Resources Community Resources School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing - increased student participation for preparation and sharing of daily prayer - increased opportunities for prayer and reflection have inspired many meaningful service projects - improved church behaviour at mass - welcomed into the parish by Pastor and the faith community for the use of the Church facilities and the Church hall for retreats - compliments on student behaviour at mass by the parishioners - excellent partnership with school and parish - promote Eucharistic adoration - overseen by Young Chaplains, open to all staff and students -World religions field trip -Wake-a-thon -Day of Reconciliation -daily classroom prayer

Division 9 - 12

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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Board-wide resources Community resources School resources Teacher resources

Ongoing Empowered Student Partnerships (ESP) -- annual safety needs survey composed by ESP group and completed by student body --- base school year activities on survey results - bullying presentations, anti-smoking campaigns, coin drives - Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team (CSLIT) -student representatives from Dante on Team - participate in monthly meeting with student trustee

Provide opportunities to develop Christian Leadership Skills including: - potential student leaders to participate in the Salesian Leadership Retreats - Ministry Groups - Young Chaplains, Interact Club and Student Council Drive - student leaders - assist in planning and facilitating Gr. 9 orientation at Muskoka Woods (north and south)

Ongoing Chaplaincy, Young Chaplains Teacher Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide Resources Community Resources School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing - continuation, renewal and establishment of school parish projects and partnership efforts.


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Provide opportunites to the live the Christian Faith including: - promote Catholic culture and emphasize moral and social justice teachings via the Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team (CSLIT) school representative - school wide response to community / world needs - partnership with The Earlscourt Rotary Club to provide expertise and funding for Interact Breakfast Club - hold Interact fundraiser to assist needy families


Board-wide resources Community resources School resources Teacher resources

Ongoing School-Wide (staff and students) response for: - Wake-a-thon fundraising for a Catholic Mission in Uganda; $4700 raised - Interact Fundraiser raised $16,000; expect to match this year

Provide opportunities to develop Christian Leadership Skills including: - potential student leaders to participate in the Salesian Leadership Retreats - Ministry Groups - Young Chaplains, Interact Club and Student Council Drive - student leaders - assist in planning and facilitating Gr. 9 orientation at Muskoka Woods (north and south)

Semester 2 Chaplaincy Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide Resources School Resources Community Resources CSAC Student Council

In progress - Father Stan Fortuna/Righteous Presentation - invite Father Stan and Righteous B to Dante again to bring a message of choosing life -- they rap, share their faith and break down the Gospel message in words young people understand.


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Respect for the dignity of individuals and their culture thereby accepting, valuing and celebrating our differences.

Ongoing Teacher Moderator Chaplaincy Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Community Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing - Formation of Ill Skillz - September 2002 --- highly sought-after group of students who combine motivational speaking, dance and poetry to entertain and inspire teenagers -offered as a course in 2008 - topics include but are not limited to: drugs and alcohol, peer pressure, racism and education - Celebration of and active involvement of cultural groups - Celebrations for secular events: Remembrance Day, Black History Month - bonding and linking of staff and students through stage performances - students are invited to share issues and concerns at CSAC meetings

Infusion of Catholic values in all aspects of Dante daily school life.

Ongoing ChaplaincyTeachers Vice Principal, Principal

School Resources Ongoing - promote a sense of Catholic values through our prayer and actions at our department heads and staff meetings- use of Catholic Profiles in all subject areas to bring Catholic perspective across the curriculum- abundance of service projects - staff and student based- build community via staff appreciation - welcoming refreshment and nourishment at staff meetings and special occasions- proclaiming the "Good News" in every component of what we do - Grade 9 Curriculum Evening, Open House, Drama presentations, Annual Academic Awards Ceremony, Graduation

Chastity and Pro-Life workshops and speakers. Provide opportunities for students to grow in their understanding of the sanctity of human life, chastity, and the theology of the body.

Ongoing Chaplain Principal and Vice Principal Youth Workers Student Services

Board Church Community

Ongoing Increased student participation and preparation for life issues Increased understanding of the human persona and sexuality Improved understanding of the Church's teachings on the theology of the human body Increased awareness of support services in the community for teen pregnancy related issues Better connection and partnership with gospel valued partners in the community

Division 9 - 12


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.



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To continue to enhance the delivery of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.

Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Classroom / School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing - Centralized program for TCDSB secondary students - student placements from across the TCDSB, as well as from the TDSB - program offers credits with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Department as well as through the mainstream setting in all subject areas - Students supported in all academic and extra curricular activities to foster inclusion

Continue to enhance the delivery of our Interdisciplinary Studies courses.


Community Resources School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing Interdisciplinary Studies Courses offered at Dante include: - Multimedia and the Arts - students build upon creative cooperative skills and experience the dynamics of a production company -exploring History and Film course for 2009/2010 school year -offering a course in Industrial Design for students in grade 11 or 12 who are deemed at risk -Christian Leadership in Action offered to students in grade 11 and 12 who have potential leadership skills -Ill Skillz course (exploring the arts) where students study, evaluate, create and promote works of art and productions; students take the production to an elementary school and lead the class using discussions, dance, music and drama

Division 9 - 12


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.



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Continue to enhance the delivery of Enriched Courses. - are an extension of the Academic Courses as set out in the Ministry guidelines - provide an in-depth focus in areas of interest related to the curriculum - provide the foundation for students interested in pursuing their Advanced Placement (A.P.) exams in their senior years - congregated enriched classes are offered in Grades 9 and 10

Ongoing Applied Placement Teacher Subject Teacher Vice Principal Principal

Board-wide Resources School Resources Teacher Resouces

Ongoing 85% of graduating students are accepted into the university / college of their choice -Grade 11 student accepted to the Ontario Science Centre high school for the 2009/2010 school year

Division 9 - 12






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Ongoing Arts Department Subject Teachers Principal Vice Principal

Community Resources Teacher Resources School Resources

Ongoing Dante Dancers perform at the Air Canada Center's Raptor's Half Time show and Kiwanis Festival Dance Competition Theatre Direct - students involved with "by the way ... Miss" Project - Video Conference - access to live worldwide performances and clinics with international artists 2004 - 2006 - Ontario Sears Drama Festival - "Apollo of Bellac" Award of Excellence - Ensemble Performance and Award of Merit for Stage Design Workplace Safety Insurance Board Video Competition - Second Place Student Recipient Groove Nation Monthly Concert Series showcasing professional bands and musicians Festa Della Repubblica at the Columbus Centre - Media Arts / Visual Arts / Drama Exhibition and Music concert Press Highlights - Canada's Soho Magazine, Tandem Magazine, Catholic Register, Corriere Canadese, Omni News and City T.V. Breakfast Television

Continue to enhance the delivery of our Enrichment Program in the area of the Enriched Art Programs including Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. - provide students with opportunities to celebrate and embrace the Arts; expand and enrich expression; and deepen their understanding and build creative skills - opportunity to work with visiting artists and staff - established partnerships with the Columbus Centre, Centro Scuola, J.D. Carrier Gallery, Villa Colombo, Soulpepper Theatre and Theatre Direct Canada

Ongoing Arts Department Subject Teachers Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide resources School resources Teacher resources Community resources

Ongoing -Recipients of 4 TCDSB Exemplary Practices Award for Enriched Drama Winners of more than 35 Merit and Excellence Awards at the Sears Ontario Drama Festival First TCDSB school to reach the Ontario showcase Winners of the coveted "Ken Watts Scholarship Award" and Awards of Excellence Winners of the prestigious "Mira Friedlander Award" Dante Drama Club and Enriched Drama Partnership with Soulpepper Theatre Company, Sears Ontario Drama Festival Award Winning Music Arts Department Head - Recipient of Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Teaching Leading edge Multi Media Music Lab facilities Junior & Senior Band Program Vocal Music Program Music recording and CD production facilities Video / computer conference performance with TCDSB

Division 9 - 12



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Continue to enhance the delivery of our Enrichment Program in the area of Enriched Physical and Health Education. - program is in its fourth year with an emphasis on Soccer - participating students must be playing at a competitive level (regional, provincial and national) and be interested in combining athletics and academics - partnership with the Columbus Centre for access to facilities from strength training and conditioning, pool, track and soccer fields.

Ongoing Health and Physical Education Teacher Principal, Vice Principal

Community Resources School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing - Provide soccer players who play at the district, provincial and national levels with physical education credits and academic supports as they qualify for scholarships - program allows for free entry and exit as touring dates arise throughout the school year - more that 150 students have been serviced by the program - eight Dante students have continued onto soccer scholarships to colleges in the U.S. - Dante students have secured acceptance into York University and Soccer Exchange Programs in Europe

Continue to enhance our excellent Outreach Program for Grade 8 elementary school visits.

Ongoing Student Services Principal, Vice Principal

School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing - Steady and consistent enrollment for Grade 9 student placements. - this success is a challenge in terms of facilities. - JUMP Start day for grade 8 students entering grade 9 - diagnostic testing for incoming studemt to ensure proper placement

Division 9 - 12






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Continue to enhance the delivery of our Readiness Enrichment Program in the area of The Gifted Program. - offers new learning opportunities for students who are identified as gifted - specialized activities are offered to aid students in achieving learning goals such as enrichment modules, independent studies and interdisciplinary projects

Ongoing Teacher of the Gifted Subject Teachers Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide resources School resources Teacher resources Community resources

Ongoing -increased participation in Gifted Program

Division 9 - 12






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To support literacy development for Grade 9 students, the following strategies will be implemented: -Conduct grade 8 diagnostic testing to ensure proper placement -Schedule GLE courses for grade 9 students requiring additional support -Continue PHAST PACES program as a year-round program to further improve student reading comprehension -Continue to administer the OCA and provide support for programming needs with teacher inservicing -Implement a DEAR program with grade 9 students during semester 2 -Grade 9 English academic classes to participate in the S.W.A.T. program -A school literacy video to be developed by the students in the Enriched Media Arts course for the purpose of information parents of the various literacy initiatives

Ongoing PHAST PACE Teacher Literacy Lead Teacher School Literacy Team Grade 9 English Teachers All Teach

MOE "Think Literacy" documents OCA Teacher Resource "Stepping Out" workbooks and inservices MOE "Differentiated Instruction Kit" and teacher inservices

Ongoing -Increased student performance -Decreased failure rate as a result of proper placement

Division Intermediate (9 - 10)


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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To continue the preparation of grade 10 students for the OSSLT. -A grade 10 assembly to be held in February for the purpose of preparing students for the OSSLT -Grade 10 students to receive an OSSLT preparation booklet in February and complete scheduled in-class exercises from February to April -Grade 10 students to receive an OSSLT student check list for review a week before the OSSLT -Grade 10 students to complete an OSSLT student survey after the OSSLT -Literacy Web Page to post information from the OSSLT preparation booklet, including the schedule of exercises to be completed by students -Grade 10 Special Education students to receive literacy preparation materials from the resource teachers in February -Special Education teachers and EA's to be inserviced in the use of Premier Assistive Technology -Special Education teachers and EA's, to provide inservicing to students in the use of Premier Assistive Technology

Ongoing Literacy Lead Teacher School Literacy Team All teachers Special Education Department Principal

-OSSLT Student preparation Booklet created by the School Literacy Team -Item Information Report (EQAO) -Resources available through EQAO -Reading and Writing Achievement Program

Ongoing Since 2006, OSSLT scores have remained constant and/or improved by 1%.




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To assist "At-Risk" students in developing literacy skills, the following strategies will be implemented: -Grade 9 students deemed at-risk of being unsuccessful on the OSSLT, will be placed in an ELS course -Grade 10 students will be targeted and encouraged to enrol in the "After School Remedial Literacy Program"

Ongoing Student Services ELS teacher After School Remedial Literacy Program teacher Literacy Lead Teacher

OME Think Literacy Documents The Grade 10 "Reading and Writing Workbook" by Treehouse Press

Ongoing -Improved success rate amongst First-Time Eligible students on the OSSLT -Improved success rate in all literacy subject disciplines -Increased credit accumulation in grade 9

Maintain a cross-curricular approach to literacy through the following: -A School Literacy Team with representation from each department -Continue sharing of department best practices at staff meetings and PD Days

Ongoing Literacy Lead Teacher School Literacy Team Department Heads Principal Vice Principals

MOE Board-wide resources

Ongoing -Evidence of incorporation of literacy strategies throughout the curriculum -Improved success rate in all literacy based subject disciplines



Goal Literacy




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To assist "at-risk" students in developing their literacy skills, the following stragies will be implemented: -Encourage enrolment in the "After School Remedial Literacy" Program for students who unsuccessful on the OSSLT -Enrolment in the OLC course for students who have been unsuccessful on the OSSLT twice -Distribution of an OSSLT student preparation booklet with scheduled exercises and timelines for completion -Pre OSSLT assemblies for students writing for the second/third time -Remedial assistance from the Literacy Lead Teacher in preparation of the OSSLT

Ongoing Student Services After School Remedial Literacy Program Teacher Literacy Lead Teacher Special Edu

OME Think Literacy documents Grade 10 "Reading and Writing Workbook" by Treehouse Press

Ongoing -Improved success rate for previously eligible students on the OSSLT -Improved success rate in all literacy subject disciplines -Increased past rate on the OSSLC

Division Senior (11 - 12)


Goal Literacy




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Continue to provide an After School Math Clinic for Grade 9 Mathematics students which will assist students in completing homework, assignments and study skills test preparation.

Ongoing After School Remedial TeacherMathematics Department Head

School ResourcesClassroom ResourcesTeacher ResourcesStudent Resources

Ongoing - EQAO Math scores have tripled since the year 2000.- Teacher observation - individual student confidence in Math has increased.

Continue to provide the After School Remedial Program for Grade 9 academic and applied Mathematics. - two to four classes of 15 students each - provide instruction to assist in improving EQAO Mathematics Assessment results. - provide instruction to improve Grade 9 Mathematics mark

Ongoing Math Department Head After School Remedial Prgram Teacher Student Services

School Resources Teacher Resources Student Resources

Ongoing - EQAO Math scores have tripled since the year 2000. - Academic student results in EQAO increased by 17% - Teacher observation - individual student confidence in Math has increased.

Continue to have students write an EQAO Mathematics Assessment Mock Test prior to the provincial test taking place. - Semester 1 Mathematics students will write the mock test in December - Semester 2 Mathematics students will write in May.

December and May Mathematics Department Head Grade 9 Mathematics Teacher Special Education, ESL

Classroom / school resources

December and May - EQAO Math scores have tripled since the year 2000. - Mock Tests results have shown improvement from year to year. - provides students with an indication of how they will score on the EQAO Mathematics Assessment.

Continue to analyze DIP to ensure that the incoming grade 9 students are properly placed according to the CAT 3 scores and grade 6 EQAO scores.

Semester 2 Math Department Head Student Services Numeracy Representative

School resources DIP data

Ongoing Success rate in grade 9 math has increased



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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Continue EQAO Mathematics Assessment preparaton for Grade 9 students. - All Grade 9 students will receive a Mathematics Work Booklet at Registration. - parents are involved in the review process during the summer. - used for review purposes by the Grade 9 Mathematics teachers.

Ongoing Mathematics Department Head Grade 9 Math Teacher Special Education Student Services

School Resources Teacher Resources Student Resources

Ongoing - EQAO Math scores have tripled since the year 2000. - teacher observation - level of individual student confidence has increased.

Ensure that a variety of instructional approaches are being used in conjunction with appropriate resources such as manipulatives and technology.

Ongoing Math Department Head Math Teacher Special Education Student Services

Leading Math Success: mathematical Literacy Grades 7 - 12 Manipulatives Kits provided by the CEC Math Department and Workshops / In-Services School Resoures Teacher Resources Student Resources

Ongoing - Increased use of manipulatives and technology such as the graphing calculator and TI Navigator and Smartboard to teach Math, particularly with students at-risk.



Goal Numeracy




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Ensure that the expectations of the revised Ontario Mathematics curriculum is being properly implemented with a focus on the Grade 9 and 10 Applied and Locally Developed Course for students at risk. - monitor Applied level success rates - implement the Math Locally Developed Course and monitor student success rates

Ongoing Math Department Head Math Teacher Student Success Teacher Student Services Special Education

Mathematics - The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 - 10 (2005) Leading Math Success:Mathematical Literacy Grade 7 - 12 Targeted Implementation and Planning Supports - TIPS (2003) CEC Math Resource Department

Ongoing - Consistent implementation of the new expectations by all teachers in Grade 9 and 10. - greater student success rates in Math courses and greater credit accumulation. - consistent use of centrally provided support materials by all Grade 9 and 10 teachers - all Math teachers are conversant with the revised curriculum and new expectations. - correct placement in applied level courses and locally developed courses resulting in higher success rates



Goal Numeracy




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Continue implementation of the Numeracy Outreach program in partnership with our elementary feeder schools. - includes preparation and distribution of support material secondary school readiness workshops and exchange of information and screening of incoming students who may be "at risk".

Ongoing Math Teacher Student Success Teacher Student Services Special Education

Student Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing Noticeable improvement noted in EQAO Numeracyresults and individual course failure rates.

Continue implementation of the Literacy Outreach program in partnership with our elementary feeder schools. - includes preparation and distribution of support material, secondary school readiness workshops and exchange of information and screening of incoming students who may be "at risk".

Ongoing Literacy Leader Teacher Student Success Teacher Subject Teacher Student Services Special Educati

Student Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing Noticeable improvement noted in EQAO Literacy results and individual course failure rates.

- Student Success Teacher and committee in place - credit recovery classes as well as credit rescue - early identification of students at risk -focus on Differentiated instruction

Ongoing Student Success Teacher Student Services Special Educaiton Referral from classroom teacher

Board-wide Resources School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing Noticeable improvement in individual course failure rates.



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).



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Continue established partnership with elementary schools - St. Charles, St. Cosmos and Damian, St. Fidelis and Regina Mundi. -OME Differentiated Instruction workshop facilitated by Literacy Board Coordinators

Meeting Dates - January 13/09 & May 13/09

Literacy Lead Teacher Department Representatives - Math, English, Social Studies and Special Educat

Board-wide Resources School Resources Professional Development

Ongoing -noticeable improvement in individual course failure rates -improvement of reading / writing skill level across the curriculum

Continuation of the PHAST PACES Reading Program. - Hospital for Sick Children provides training sessions for the teacher, as well as, all the necessary curriculum and teaching resources. - Hospital personnel screen the student applicants through a specialized testing process, monitor the delivery of the program and monitor and periodically assess student achievement as per Hospital program benchmarks.

Ongoing Special Education Student Services PHAST Teacher

Resource and teaching materials provided by the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario

Ongoing Results of the Hospital educational psychology testing are positive and support that students are progressing with their reading ability. Overall academic improvement in other subject areas. As students begin to experience success, there is a positive improvement with regard to their self esteem and self confidence. -Dante was part of a pilot program for PHAST PACES, namely a new writing component was implemented

Establishment of "Check and Connect Program": a program to monitor ten selected grade 10 students deemed at-risk in the area of attendance

Ongoing Child & Youth Worker Social Worker Student Success Teacher Guidance

Board-wide resources Ongoing Overall academic improvement due to improved attendance from semester 1 mid-term to present







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Implementation of the Ministry Initiative of selecting 20 grade 11 "at-risk" students and monitoring school year progress. -Track academic and attendance progress -Administer and implement appropriate intervention strategies

Ongoing Student Success Teacher Special Education Student Services Child and Youth Worker Social Worker

Board-wide resources Ongoing -Noticeable improvement in credit accumulation and attendance

Further development of Student Success Team - team will avail themselves of all professional development through TCDSB and/or ministry related workshops and meetings - liaison with administration and school staff to develop programs locally that will further serve needs of "at risk" students and readiness for "learning to 18". - develop school procedures and models for effective delivery of all student success initiatives - track, coordinate and assume responsibility for "at-risk" students through SST

Ongoing SS Team comprised of: Administration SS Teacher Credit Recovery Teacher Guidance Spec Ed Head

System recommended resources Board wide resources Professional development School resources

Ongoing - monitored master list of current "at risk" students (9-12) - increased rate of credit accumulation







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Continuation of the PHAST Paces Reading Program. - Hospital for Sick Children provides training sessions for the teacher, as well as, all the necessary curriculum and teaching resources. - Hospital personnel screen the student applicants through a specialized testing process, monitor the delivery of the program and monitor and periodically assess student achievement as per Hospital program benchmarks.

Ongoing PHAST TeacherSS Team

Resource and teaching materials provided by the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario

Ongoing Results of the Hospital educational psychology testing are positive and support that students are progressing with their reading ability. Overall academic improvement in other subject areas.As students begin to experience success, there is a positive improvement with regard to their self esteem and self confidence.

Continue to deliver and expand programs for experiential learning through Co-op.

Ongoing Co-operative Education Teachers Special Education Student Success Teacher Student Services

Board-wide Resources School Resources Guidance Resources OYAP Resources

Ongoing - increase of Co-op sections (22 for 08) - students applied to regular OYAP program

Continuation of the Credit Recovery Program and expansion of Credit Rescue program.

Ongoing Log Teacher Special Education Student Services

Board-wide resources Classroom / school resources Students resources Teacher resources

Ongoing - Semester 1, 53 students enrolled in the program with 78 credits recovered to date.







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Actively encourage, select and support candidates for leadership opportunities - "tap on the shoulder" model.


System Recommended Resources Board-wide Resources Professional Development School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing - majority of school initiatives are chaired by staff member(s) with the administration providing support - examples - Committees - Literacy, Numeracy, ESP, Arts, Chaplaincy, Student Success, Assessment and Evaluation, Professional Development Grade 9 Orientation - "Me to We"


Teacher Resources Student Resources

Ongoing - Full complement of extra-curricular activties with staff involvement as leaders / coaches / moderators: - Senior and Junior Boys Basketball - Senior and Junior Girls Basketball - Senior and Junior Boys Volleyball - Senior and Junior Girls Volleyball - Boys Baseball - Girls Softball - Senior Boys Soccer - Senior Girls Soccer - Track and Field - Badminton - Ball Hockey - Cheerleading - Music - Band and Choir - Yearbook - Math League - Sound and Stage Crew - Student Council - Carnival Day - Interact Breakfast Club - ESP Ill Skillz

Division 9 - 12


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


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Ongoing Principal Vice Principal

Board-wide Resources Professional Development

Ongoing Principal is currently mentoring 4 Leadership candidates for the role of vice principal / principal All identified teachers are presently enrolled in or have completed the Foundation Series and are enrolled in the Principal courses


Professional Development

Ongoing Build capacity for SSLN initiavites with use of Code 83 days Teachers encouraged to take advantage of Professional Development opportunities.

Actively encourage, select and support candidates for leadership opportunities - "tap on the shoulder" model.

Ongoing Student Services Special Education Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

System Recommended Resources Board-wide Resources Classroom Resources Community Resources Professional Development School Resources Student Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing Provide co-curricular learning opportunities for students through our Interdisciplinary Studies courses


2008 - 2009

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- present Differentiated Instruction to staff -Introduce Moderated marking to departments - Provide in-services through Student Success and staff teams to assisist in implementation


System Recommended Resources Board-wide Resources Professional Development School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing -more uniform assessment of student work - increased studnet engagement in classes

Use of SMART BOARD as a tool in the classroom - provide release time for teachers who are interested in learning to use the SMART BD technology - provide time at staff meetings to share best practices using the SMART Board

Ongoing Principal teachers Professional Development

In progress -teachers have signed up for workshop on use (18 teachers) - teachers have used the technology for the first time in the classroom with success


Division 9 - 12

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