SCHOOL NAME: St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary ...€¦ · St. Joseph's Morrow Park...

SCHOOL NAME: St. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School PRINCIPAL: Anita Bartolini

SUPERINTENDENT: Michael McMorrow TRUSTEE: Maria Rizzo

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 3379 Bayview Ave , Toronto ON , M2M 3S4

STUDENT ENROLMENT: 724

School Learning PlanSt. Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School

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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 - Opening School Year, Thanksgiving, Advent/Christmas, Lenten/Easter, May Marian Devotion, End of Year- Class Masses- Grade Retreats

Ongoing ChaplaincyTeacherSupport StaffVice Principals, Principals

Board-wide resourcesCommunity resourcesSchool resourcesTeacher 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 Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel and faith community for the use of the chapel facilities and convent to retreats- excellent partnership with school and parish- community outreach - student ministry Morrow Park in Action focusing on Free the Chidlren- promote Eucharistic adoration - overseen by Chaplains and Liturgical Ministry, open to all staff and students

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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Provide opportunites to live the Christian Faith including:- promote Catholic culture and emphasize moral and social justice teachings via the Catholic Student Leadership Impact Team (CSLIT) school represenatives- school participation in Christmas Baskets and Toy Drive- school wide response to community / world needs

Ongoing ChaplaincyTeacher AdvisorsTeachersSupport StaffVice Principals, Principal

Board-wide resourcesCommunity resourcesSchool resourcesTeacher resources

Ongoing School-Wide (staff and students) response to:- Christmas Basket donations to Rosalie Hall and Christmas Toy Drive for Bloorview Kids Rehab- Morrow Park In Action - fundraising for Free the Children - school kits, presentations, Day of Silence, build a school in China- CSLIT workshop participation for "Our Catholic Schools" discussion paper

Provide opportunities to develop Christian Leadership Skills including:- potential student leaders to participate in the Liturgical Ministry- Ministry Groups - Student Council, Liturgical Ministry, Retreat Leaders- work in co-operation with Blessed Trinity, our local parish, for confirmation leaders for confirmation preparation with Grade 8 students- Peer Ministry and Liturgical Ministry assist in planning and facilitating Grade 9 orientation at Muskoka Woods

Ongoing ChaplaincyTeacher Advisors for MinistriesTeachersSupport StaffVice Principals, Principal

Board-wide resourcesParish / Community resources School resourcesTeachers resources

Ongoing - continuation, renewal and establishment of school parish projects and partnership efforts.- Christmas Baskets for Rosalie Hall and Toy Drive for Bloorview Kids Rehab.- Liturgical Ministry led prayer services for Remembrance Day- through Religion classes, students plan and participate in school masses and prayers services- approximately 60 student leaders trained to assist in planning and facilitating Grade 9 orientation at Muskoka Woods- provide visuals promoting church culture and social justice

Division 9 - 12






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

Ongoing Teacher ModeratorsChaplaincyTeachers, Vice Principal, PrincipalSupport Staff

Board-wide ResourcesCommunity ResourcesTeacher Resources

Ongoing - Celebration of and active involvement of cultural groups - Multicultural Ministry, Black Heritage, Chinese Students Associaiton - is celebrated and this diversity enriches our community- Celebrations for secular events: Remembrance Day, Black History Month- celebrating our cultures through song, dance, music and food - Multicultural / International Day- bonding and linking of staff and stuents through stage performances

Division 9 - 12






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Infusion of Catholic values in all aspects of Morrow Park daily school life.

Ongoing ChaplaincyTeachers, Support StaffVice Principals, 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- Student Council hosts Staff Appreciation Evening every March- proclaiming the "Good News" in every componet of what we do - Open House, Awards Evening, Graduation, Drama presentations, Christmas and Spring Artsfest

Division 9 - 12






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Safe, Inclusive and Healthy Learning Environmnent To enhance the quality of the working and learning experience through improving our school and workplace so that they contribute to healthy and respectful relationships.

-Chaplaincy team involvement in Safe Schools activities -Chaplaincy team and Peer Ministry support for proactive intervention, peer mediation, and positive Christian role modelling -religion curriculum emphasizes respect, self-esteem, self-actualization, compassion, charity and social justice

Ongoing Chaplaincy Parish Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide resources Classroom / school resources Community Resources

Ongoing -In the Drivers' Seat -Sunnybrook Party Program participation -Catholic Students Leadershp Initiative Team (CSLIT)involvement with student representation at TCDSB workshops -visible presence of administation inside and outside the school building -active presence at extra-curricular activities, school events and special function -Peer Ministry and External Ministry participation -invitation and involvement of parent representatives and community liaison police representative on "Bullying Prevention" committee (Safe Schools Committee) -Peer Ministry and External Ministry participation in school and community activities -

Gap Analysis Safe Internet UseHaving done research based on surveys completed by students, parents and staff on School Safety, we found that all parents felt that their daughters were safe at SJMP. Student survey indicated that a small number (approximately 10%) felt they had been involved in some aspect of cyber-bullying or were unaware of Internet safety precautions. Based upon this feedback, we need to continue to address this issue with all resources available to our school community.

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.


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Secondary school students' developmental focus on relationship and social interaction; therefore, involvement of ESP officers and students with staff enhance the learning of positive social interaction and positive "peer pressure" or good role modelling. Inclusion of ESP officers and student reps in a variety of social settings stresses the advantages of establishing good relationships cross-culturally and multi-generationally.

Ongoing Child Youth Worker Community Agency Student Success Teacher Teacher, Vice Principal, Principa

System Recommended Resources Community Resources Student resources Teacher resources

Ongoing ESP (Empowered Student Partnershps) -annual safety needs survey completed by students -school activities based on survey results -ESP Week: focus on respect, self-esteem and compassion activities and contests culminating in Assembly presentation by School Liaison (ESP) officers on Bullying (general overview) -follow up to assembly in individual grade 9 & 10 classes by ESP police officers and ESP student reps focussing on cyber-bullying and opportunities for interaction -social interaction with ESP police officers, e.g. a) attending staff breakfast/lunch during P.D. days ESP team b)ESP team, Student Council and ESP officers preparing pancakes for staff and students on Shrove Tuesday b)ESP police and student basketball team competition c) ESP officers requested for dance supervision d)attendance by students at all ESP events e)drop in visits by ESP officers to SJMP f)invitation to ESP officers to student functions


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Considering the developing levels of maturity of students from grade 9 to grade 12 enables SJMP to provide strong and exemplary role modelling by senior students in academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

Ongoing Student Services Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide resources Student resources Teacher resources

Ongoing Student Council as Ministers creating school climate: -active student executive, ministries and class representatives form a student governing body and role models -provide activities for all students: dances,semi formal, Welcome Day activities, casual days, special occasion activies (Advent & Christmas lunchtime activities) Cultural Groups -open membereship - all welcome to participate English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) students -ESL studets are integrated into regular subject classes except for specialized English -students participate in school teams, clubs and committees as invited and encouraged by 'Big Sisters' &/or student tutors Special Education -identified students are enrolled in mainstream setting for all subject classes with resource support


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Please, see preceding goal's divisional consideration.

Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide resources Classroom / school resources Community Resources Student resources Teacher resources

Ongoing Continue to provide opportunities that contribute to building healthy and respectful relationships -active student involvement in many groups including: Student Council & Ministries -Catholic Leadership Initiative Team (CSLIT) -Empowered Student Partnerships (ESP) -In the Driver's Seat -full compliment of varsity athleting teams including house leagues encouraging involvement for all students -full compliment of extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities open to all students -International Day Event


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As students progress into high school, parents express their own hope to maintain communication and contact with their child. Through involvement with CSAC, parents receive information and benefit from the in-service provided by professionals on various aspects of their children's lives. Administration and Teachers advise and consult with SJMP parents on daily and extraordinary issues and school events.


System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Community Resources School resources

Ongoing Continue to build and maintain healthy and respectful relationships with the parent community: -active Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) included in decision making process for school teams -healthy & full agenda - aim to educate parents through CSAC -agenda items include: enrolment issues, building projects, future of Morrow Park, presentations on Safe at School, bullying, cyber-bullying, introduction to ESP officers -parents are recognized and respected as the primary eductors of their children - our students -CSAC presence evident at all evening events to which parents are invited; e.g. Grade 8 Open House, Parent/Teacher Night, Christmas Concert, etc.

SJMP community has been blessed with the presence of the Sisters of St. Joseph and a welcoming parish. Secondary students internalize and take ownership of the required respect and behaviours which are taught at the elementary level.

Ongoing Chaplaincy Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide resources Community Resources School resources

Ongoing Continue to develop and maintain Community Partnerships -Sisters of St Joseph Convent -Blessed Trinity parish -co-operative student activities with Brebeuf -positive, proactive relationships with near neighbours


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Questioning and challenging expectations is an integral part of adolescent development. Maintaining an irrefutable code of conduct, which may be updated and evolving to meet the needs of our community, provides strong parameters to support students' need for fairness and consistency while remaining sufficiently flexible as SJMP's community develops and changes.


System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources School resources

In progress Code of Conduct: -updated student and parent Agenda books to include The Education Amendment Act, Bill 212(Progressive Discipline and School Safety, 2007) - on-going review of Code of Conduct communicated to students and parents through various venues -update of school website with links to TCDSB and Safe at School website


"The cost of freedom is constant diligence". In order for our students to be free to learn, diligence by teachers and administrators in maintaining a safe learning environment from within and without is mandatory.


System Recommended Resources Professional Development School resources Student resources

Ongoing Healthy and respectful relationshp with the School Community & Neighbourhood -visible presence of administration and staff inside and outside the school building and in the immediate neighbourhood -active presence at extra-curricular activities, school events, special activities and CSAC sub-committees

Please, see refer to Divisional Consideration with reference to first goal.

Ongoing Chaplaincy Parish Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide resources Community Resources Student resources Teacher resources

Ongoing Spiritual Dimension: -twice daily school-wide prayer -respect for life and the dignity of life week: presenters and assembly -charitable activties(sponsored by Chaplaincy, ESP and TCDSB initiated) -social justice awareness, instruction and action: eg. curriculum leading toward events such as CSUNA, Habitat for Humanity -celebration of the Liturgical year through the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist


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Please, refer to prevous Divisional Consideration.

Academic Year Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources School resources Teacher resources

In progress Parents as Partners: -two parents are members of Safe Schools Team -CSAC members provide information and support through completion of survey and on-going input regarding school climate -CSAC members will act as liaison &/or communicators between secondary and elementary feeder-school CSAC -CSAC will contribute to newsletter and maintain a visible presence at events


Please, refer to previous Divisional Considerations.

Ongoing Child Youth Worker Community Agency Student Services Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Board-wide resources In progress Education for Students, Families and Staff: -Staff information will include: in-services on resources on site, positive, proactive and progressive discipline, ESP and social interaction with ESP Community Relations officers Student information will include: library resources, frequent presence of ESP police officers as visitors and as assembly and classroom presenters, modelling and support by senior students as Big Sisters &/or trained peer mediation team member, CYW and Guidance Counsellors trained in Restorative Justice practices -parent information will include: all of the above through CSAC, newsletters, teacher/counsellor/administrator contact


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Adolescence is the time when these beliefs, attitudes and behaviours may become permanent or have profound effects upon a teenagers' future. The positive message and support must be evident in all aspects of the school community in order to encourage and enhance these attributes in students and for them to become permanent characteristics as expressed in the Catholic Graduate Expectations


System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Classroom / school resources Teacher resources

In progress Across the Curriculum: -teachers will incorporate respect, self-esteem,and the character theme for each month into lessons -teachers' behaviour modelling and expectations of students will include respect, self-esteem and compassion

At the secondary level, bullying prevention involves knowledge of and familiarity with the various forms and varying degrees of bullying and its impact on the bully, victims and bystanders.

Ongoing Board Social Worker Chaplaincy Child Youth Worker Student Services Student Success Teacher Teac

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Community Resources Professional Development School resources

In progress Intervention for Bullies, Victims & Bystanders -role modelling of appropriate behaviour by Big Sisters, Camp Muskoka Leaders, Ministers, Peer Mediators, Team Leaders will be part of in-service and training -Staff information and awareness will be heightened through professional development, information and availability of resources -availablity of Teachers, CYW, Guidance Counsellors and Administrators for students and parents/guardians who suspect bullying may be occurring -resources and support access available to address needs of potential victims &/or bullies -reminders and enforcement of Code of Conduct -open-eyed awareness of all school staff with unqualified access to key support person(s)


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Please, refer to previous Divisional Considerations

Academic Year Board Social Worker Child Youth Worker Community Agency Student Services Teacher, Vice Principal

System Recommended Resources Community Resources Classroom / school resources

In progress Community Services: -contact with T.T.C. and school buses -private referral of students/parents to support agencies by Guidance Counsellor/Administrator -on-going contact with ESP Officers (33 Division) -ESP officer is a member of Safe Schools Team -Parent Information Talks presented by above mentioned service providers


In the secondary division, the rites of passage are significant. Entering grade 9, the student leaves behind her identification with childhood and leaving high school, the student enters her world of independence. As a high school and the community in which these changes evolved, it is necessary for the social and emotional growth of the student and family to formally address and participate in traditional rituals. These rituals may be duplicated by several generations, as is the case at SJMP, and thereby stronger connections are made within families and social groups.

Academic Year Student Services Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Community Resources Teacher resources

Ongoing Entry & Exit Programs for Students: -Grade 8 Open House -Camp Muskoka: Grade 9 Orientation -Big Sister and Peer Helper support for new students -Graduation ceremony, Mass, Breakfast


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Internet use has become a branch of socialization in an adolescent's development; therefore, as teachers and parents of the students of SJMP, it is tantamount to educate, educate and educate oneself and each other in aspects of Internet use and Information Technology. As educators and parents we must embrace and acknowledge technology in order to maintain the respect of students. At the intermediate-senior division we must be prepared to teach the appropriateness of certain facts in technology.

Ongoing Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal Curriculum and Accountability Department

System Recommended Resources Board-wide resources Professional Development Classroom / school resources

In progress Local Issues: -single gender, girls' school -information and resources provided to students and parents regarding Safe Internet Use

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.


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

Ongoing Student ServicesPrincipal, Vice Principal

School ResourcesTeacher Resources

Ongoing - Consistent enrollment for Grade 9 student placements- Successful Grade 8 Open House in November of each school year

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 our Gifted Program.- offers new learning opportunities for students who are identified as gifted- specialized activities are offered to aid students in achieving learning goals

Ongoing Teacher of the GiftedSpecial Education Student ServicesSubject TeachersPrincipal, Vice Principal

Board-wide resourcesSchool resourcesTeacher resourcesCommunity resources

Ongoing - PSAT - allows students to assess their critical reading, mathematcial reasoning and writing skills- preparation for university acceptance- CSUNA - Catholic Student United Nations Assembly - theme for 2007 - Achieving UN Millineum Goals Through Global Partnership- Participation in Franklin Conference as student leaders and workshop planners and presenters - focusing on the areas of Mathematics, Science and Technology- Participation in National Me to We Day, LEAP (Leadership through Education, Appreciation and Partcipation, Ryerson University Youth Leadership Program- Participation in the University of Toronto Mentorship Program - for senior students who wish to enrich their secondary experience by assisting U of T professors in their research and laboratory work- Participation in University of Toronto Medical School - students may enrol in a series of health science lectures / classes -

Division 9 - 12






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Continuation of Evidence of Improvement

Ongoing Teacher of the GiftedSpecial EducationStudent ServicesSubject TeachersPrincipal, Vice Principals


Ongoing Girls Rock Science - an exciting new program for young woment to be introduced to science disciplines that are shaping the world we live in from climate change to planetary science. Female professors will lead workshops, discussions, hands-on research activities at the downtown U of T campus- Summer Camp programs including: SHAD Valley, Helix Project, Waterloo Unlimited

Division 9 - 12






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Continue to enhance the delivery of our Advanced Placement Programs.- are an extension of the Academic Courses as set out in the Ministry of Education guidelines- provide an in-depth forcus in areas of interest related to the curriculum

Ongoing Teacher of the GiftedSpecial EducationStudent ServicesAP Subject TeachersPrincipal Vice Principa


Ongoing - 40 % of our unversity bound students are Ontario Scholars- 75 % of our graduates are accepted at the university of their first choice- graduates are recipients of many scholarships and awards including but not limited to:Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the TopMerit Award Bursary ProgramHSBC Employee Chirldren's Scholar Award CompetitionBurger King Scholars ProgramMiller Thomson Foundation National ScholarshipUnivesrity of Toronto Arbor ScholarshipHerbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Citizenship Award and Victoria College ScholarshipElliott ScholarshipsUniversity of Toronto Scholar

Division 9 - 12






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To assist "at risk" students in developing their literacy skills for success completion of the OSSLT March 2008, we will continue to provide the After School Literacy Program.

Ongoing After School Literacy Program Teachers Student Services

School Resources Teacher Resources

Ongoing -Increased enrollment in the After School Literacy program.

Continue to build capacity with the continuation of the St. Joseph's Morrow Park Cross-Curricular Literacy Committee

Ongoing Literacy Lead TeacherDepartmental Literacy RepresentativesAll TeachersPrincipal, Vice Principal

TCDSB Literacy Steering Committee MeetingsSchool Based InitiativesSchool ResourcesTeacher ResourcesStudent Resources

Ongoing All literacy initiatives, both TCDSB and school initiated, are communicated to all department members and implemented in the classroom.- Literacy subject specific exercises with answer key- Administration of OSSLT pre-tests with answer key and evaluation guide with rubrics- Promotion of Literacy with a cross-curricular focus

Charts EQAO Grade 10 OSSLT-20062007-All Students

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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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Build capacity by continuing to develop, implement and improve cross-departmental strategies for literacy improvement.

Ongoing Cross-Curricular Literacy CommitteeDepartmental Literacy RepresentativesAll Teachers

EQAO materialsTCDSB strategies obtained from TCDSB Language Arts Department and Library ServicesResources developed by Departments

Ongoing - Greater student comfort with both reading and writing tasks- A cross-curricular approach to addressing reading and writing skills- More opportuniities for students to practice their inferential readking skills in order to build confidence and competence


Gap Analysis:



Goal Literacy




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To assist students who have been unsuccessful on their first attempt of the OSSLT through Literacy Remedial Support including:- Mock Literacy Test- Enrollment in ELS 3O1- Individual student support

Ongoing Special Education Teacher, ESLStudent ServicesLiteracy Teacher Leader

Ontario Ministry of Education Think Literacy documentsSchool generated Literacy Exercise BookletsTeacher ResourcesReading and Writing Achievement Program

Ongoing Student success rate on their second attempt to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) has improved.

Division Senior (11 - 12)


Goal Literacy




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Continue EQAO Mathematics Assessment preparation for Grade 9 students.- All Grade 9 students receive a Grade 7 / 8 Review Mathematics Work Booklet prior to September- Parents are involved in the review process as students complete the booklet.- used for review purposes by the Grade 9 Mathematics teacher-

Ongoing Mathematics Department HeadGrade 9 Math TeacherSpecial Education Student Services

School ResourcesTeacher ResourcesStudent Resources

Ongoing - EQAO Math scores have remained consistent or increased on a yearly basis.- teacher observation - level of individual student confidence has increased.



Charts EQAO Grade 9 Math-Academic-20062007-All Students

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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 to provide the After School Remedial Program for Grade 9 Academic and Applied Mathematics- provide instruction to assist in improving EQAO Mathematics Assessment results.- provide instruction to improve Grade 9 Mathematics mark.

Ongoing Mathematics Department HeadAfter School Remedial Program TeacherStudent Services

School ResourcesTeacher ResourcesStudent Resources

Ongoing - Teacher observation - individual student confidence in Mathematics has increased.

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

Ongoing After School Remedial TeacherMathematics TeacherMathematics Department Head

School ResourcesClassroom ResourcesTeacher ResourcesStudent Resources

Ongoing - Teacher observation - individual student confidence in Mathematics has increased.


Gap Analysis:



Goal Numeracy




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Continue to have students write an EQAO Mathematics Assessment Mock Test prior to the provincial test taking place.- Semester 1 and 2 Mathematics students will write the EQAO Mathematics mock test after each completed unit.

Ongoing Mathematics Department HeadGrade 9 Mathematics TeacherSpecial Education, ESLStudent Services

Classroom / school resources

Ongoing - Mock Test results have shown improvement from year to year.- provides students with an indication of how they will score on the EQAO Mathematics Assessment.


Gap Analysis:



Goal Numeracy




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Ensure that the expectations of the revised Ontario Mathematics curriculum are 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.- continue to offer the Mathematics locally developed course and monitor student success rates.

Ongoing Mathematics Department Head and TeachersStudent Success TeacherSpecial Education, ESLStudent Serv

Mathematics - The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 - 10 (2005)Leading Math Success:Mathematics Literacy Grade 7 - 12CEC Mathematics Resource Department

Ongoing - Consistent implementation of the new expectations by all teachers in Grade 9 and 10.- Greater student success rates in Mathematics 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.


Gap Analysis:



Goal Numeracy




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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 Mathematics Department Head and Mathematics TeacherSpecial Education, ESLStudent Services

Leading Math Success:Mathematical Literacy Grades 7 - 12Manipulatives Kits provided by the CEC Math Department and WorkshopsSchool ResourcesTeacher Resouces

Ongoing - Mathematics teachers are knowledgeable and articulate about the benefits of using manipulatives and technology such as the graphing calculator, Geometers Sketch Pad and TI Navigator to teach Mathematics, particularly with students at risk.- SJMP host for workshops for teacher training for TI Navigator.- Teachers know when it is appropriate to use manipulatives and technology and use them effectively, especially with students at risk.


Gap Analysis:



Goal Numeracy




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EQAO Grade 9 Math-Academic-20062007-All Students

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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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Charts

EQAO Grade 10 OSSLT-20062007-Participating Students

Gap Analysis:

EQAO Grade 9 Math-Applied-20062007-All Students

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Charts EQAO Grade 9 Math-Academic-20062007-Participating Students

Gap Analysis:

EQAO Grade 9 Math-Applied-20062007-Participating Students

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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 Special EducationStudent ServicesPHAST 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.

School appointment of a Student Success Teacher.- teacher will attend TCDSB Success for All and any 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"

Ongoing Student Success TeacherStudent ServicesSpecial EducaitonCo-operative Educaiton Teacher

Board-wide ResourcesSchool ResourcesTeacher Resources

Ongoing Noticable improvement in individual course failure rates.







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School appointment of a Student Success Teacher.- teacher will attend TCDSB Success for All and any 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".

Ongoing Student Success TeacherStudent ServicesSpecial EduccationCredit Recovery Teacher

Board-wide resourcesSchool resourcesStudent resourcesTeacher resources

Ongoing Noticeable improvement in individual course failure rates.

Continue and expand the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

Ongoing Co-operative Education TeachersSpecial EducationStudent Success TeacherStudent Services

Board-wide ResourcesSchool ResourcesStudent Services ResourcesOYAP Resources

Ongoing For February 2007, seven (7) students applied and were accepted into a variety of Accerlerated OYAP programs.

Continuation of the Credit Recovery Program.

Ongoing Student Success TeacherCredit Recovery TeachersSpecial EducationStudent Services

Board-wide resourcesClassroom / School resourcesStudent resourcesTeacher resources

Ongoing September 2006, Semester 1, students enrolled in the program with credits recovered to date.

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 benchmarks.

Ongoing Special EducaitonStudent ServicesPHAST Teacher

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

Ongoing Results of the Hospital educational psychology testing are positivie 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.

Division Senior (11 - 12)






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Ongoing Teacher AdvisorPrincipalVice Principals

Teacher resourcesStudent resourcesCommunity resources

Ongoing - Full complement of extra-curricular activities with staff involvement as advisors, coaches and / or mentors- Senior and Junior Basketball- Senior and Junior Volleyball- Softball- Soccer- Track and Field- Badminton- Table Tennis- Ultimate Frisbee- Music - Band and Choir- Yearbook- Clubs - Chess, Computer, Debating, Math, Photography plus many others- Student Government - Executive Council and Ministries- International Day

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

Ongoing TeacherPrincipal Vice Principals

System recommended resourcesBoard-wide resourcesProfessional DevelopmentSchool resourcesTeacher resources

Ongoing - majority of school initiatives are chaired by staff member(s) with the administration providing support - examples - Committees - Literacy, Numeracy, ESP (team approaches), Ministry teacher advisors

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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Workshops and conferences to support teacher's professional development.Focus on assessment and evaluation strategies to improve student learningThe creation of curriculum team leaders within curriculum areas.Board curriculum experts to provide curriculum in-service for staff.l

Ongoing All staff, administration, Board

Board-wide resources Ongoing Improvement in student learning - monitor, track evaluation of studentsSharing of information, materials from conferences, workshops among teachers

School Theme of "Building Catholic Community"

Ongoing TeachersSupport StaffVice PrincipalsPrincipal

Community ResourcesSchool ResourcesStudent resourcesTeacher resourcesProfessional Development

Ongoing School is constantly energized - extracurricular student activities led by teacher advisors such as:- Student Leadership and Student Ministries- Arts practices and presentations- Athletics- After School Programs - Literacy / Numeracy- Special Events

Success for All Team providing opportunities for professional development at the school level via staff meeting and full day acitivities.

Ongoing Success for All TeamStudent Success TeacherVice PrincipalPrincipal

Board-related resourcesSchool resourcesTeacher resourcesSuccess fo All Regional professional development

Ongoing Greater awareness of the Success for All initiatives at the school and TCDSB level.Compilation of "What I Need to Know for Grade 9 ------" for incoming Grade 9s.


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

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