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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
2009-11-23 Page 3 of 6
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
2009-11-23 Page 4 of 6
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
2009-11-23 Page 5 of 6
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
2009-11-23 Page 6 of 6
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