Superintendent of Education, Student Success

Loretta Notten

PRINCIPAL: White, Barry

TRUSTEE: Catherine LeBlanc-Miller

SCHOOL NAME:

SCHOOL ADDRESS:

SUPERINTENDENT:

St. Paul Catholic School

Bernice Brand

80 Sackville St Toronto ON M5A 3E5

176STUDENT ENROLMENT:

www.tcdsb.org

Catholic Edducation Cent80 Sheppard Avenue East Toronto ON M2N 6E8

Curriculum and Accountability Team

Josie Di GiovanniSuperintendent of Education,

Angela GauthierAssociate Director, Academic Services

Angela KennedyChair of the Board

Director of Education

2009 - 2010

IMPROVEMENT PLANSCHOOL LEARNING

K - 8

TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Ann Perron

St. Paul Catholic School20092010

School

(i.e., K-6 or 7-12; Literacy, Numeracy, Pathways, CCCC)

SMART Goal :

St. Paul Catholic School

Focus : Literacy / K-6

20092010School year:

Attainable

Two Teacher Learning Critical Pathways by June 2010 focussed OME Curriculum Explectations for Reading 1.4, 1.5, 1.6. Comprehensive Literacy Assessments. Strategies: 1. Use of assistive technology for all students, particularly those on IEPs in both the regular class program and during assessments. 2. Implement all components of reading workshop with gradual release of responsibility over the course of the TLCP 3. Student created anchor charts with student exemplars attached. 4. Student self and peer evaluation. Professional learning through participation in one moderated marking session per TLCP as well as three PLC sessions and one TLN session.

Specific

There will be a 5% increase in the number of students in the primary and junior divisions achieving level 3 and 4 in OEM Curriculum Expectations 1.4; 1.5; 1.6 in Reading.

Measurable

Progress will be measured during two cycles of Pre and Post TLCP Assessment data; Comprehensive Assessment data; QCA data and supported by the primary and junior EQAO assessments in May 2010; and CAT 3 Results for Grade 2 and Grade 5.

There will be a 5% increase in the number of students in the primary and junior divisions achieving level 3 and 4 in OEM Curriculum Expectations 1.4; 1.5; 1.6 in Reading as measured by two cycles of Pre and Post TLCP Assessment data; Comprehensive Assessment data; QCA data and supported by primary and junior EQAO assessments in May 2010.

Results will be assessed during the first term's TLCP ( Sept. 14 - Nov. 6) and then again during the second term TLCP (Jan, 25 - March 26) Running Records, Comprehensive Literacy Assessment Data, Literacy in the Middle Assessment Data and QCA will follow TCDSB timelines and individual student needs. Final results will be assessed in September with the release of results from the primary and junior EQAO assessments in May 2010; and CAT 3 Results for Grade 2 and Grade 5.

Evaluation:

Results- Oriented

Results will be monitored using the following resources: Comprehensive Literacy handbook Comprehensive Literacy Assessments Literacy in the Middle Grades QCA Assessment (Gr. 3-6) Literacy in the Middle Assessments (Gr 4-6) 5th Block Program and Materials JLI Program and materials School purchased reading material with focus on informational text.

Timeline

Results will be assessed during the first term's TLCP ( Sept. 14 - Nov. 6) and then again during the second term TLCP (Jan, 25 - March 26) Running Records, Comprehensive Literacy Assessment Data, Literacy in the Middle Assessment Data and QCA will follow TCDSB timelines and individual student needs. Final results will be assessed in September with the release of results from the primary and junior EQAO assessments in May 2010; and CAT 3 Results for Grade 2 and Grade 5.

School

(i.e., K-6 or 7-12; Literacy, Numeracy, Pathways, CCCC)

SMART Goal :

St. Paul Catholic School

Focus : Numeracy / K-6

20092010School year:

Attainable

- use of the Nelson Program - use of math games and manipulatives -large group problem solving using the SMART Board -use of computer programs, eg Mathletics in the Junior Grades -guided practice -peer coaching - Professional learning through participation in one moderated marking session per TLCP and through participation in NAfLC inservices during the second term (February 4 - 25)

Specific

There will be an overall improvement of 3% in levels 3 and 4 in the 2009-2010 TCDSB Grade 3 and Grade 6 EQAO

Measurable

Interim assessment will include: - assessments from Nelson Math, unit tests -teacher designed specific skill assessments - use of ONAP Summative assessment will be based on EQAO results

There will be an overall improvement of 3% in levels 3 and 4 in the 2009-2010 TCDSB Grade 3 and Grade 6 EQAO.

results will be assessed for each reporting period (mid-November, mid-February, mid-March) results will be assessed during TLCP #2 - Jan, 25 - March 26 final results will be assessed using EQAO Data 2009-2010

Evaluation:

Results- Oriented

- daily results - results from Nelson Math unit tests -TLCP results - ONAP results - EQAO results

Timeline

results will be assessed for each reporting period (mid-November, mid-February, mid-March) results will be assessed during TLCP #2 - Jan, 25 - March 26 final results will be assessed using EQAO Data 2009-2010

Evaluation:

School

(i.e., K-6 or 7-12; Literacy, Numeracy, Pathways, CCCC)

SMART Goal :

St. Paul Catholic School

Focus : Pathways / K-6

20092010School year:

Results- Oriented

Students will participate in authentic age-appropriate [divisional] pathways experiences as measured by a system survey in May, 2010, which will become baseline data for future years.

Timeline

Students will participate in authentic age-appropriate [divisional] pathways experiences as measured by a system survey in May, 2010, which will become baseline data for future years.

Attainable

Students will participate in authentic age-appropriate [divisional] pathways experiences as measured by a system survey in May, 2010, which will become baseline data for future years.

Specific

Students will participate in authentic age-appropriate [divisional] pathways experiences as measured by a system survey in May, 2010, which will become baseline data for future years.

Measurable

Students will participate in authentic age-appropriate [divisional] pathways experiences as measured by a system survey in May, 2010, which will become baseline data for future years.

Students will participate in authentic age-appropriate [divisional] pathways experiences as measured by a system survey in May, 2010, which will become baseline data for future years.

Evaluation:

School

(i.e., K-6 or 7-12; Literacy, Numeracy, Pathways, CCCC)

SMART Goal :

St. Paul Catholic School

Focus : CCCC / K-6

20092010School year:

Results- Oriented

Through participation in the 'Me to We' initiative, students and staff will have access to the resources of the 'Free the Children' organization.

Timeline

Participation will be monitored on a monthly basis.

Attainable

Students will participate in the "Me to We" initiative. Volunteer teachers will help to organize a social justice club called the St Francis Club.

Specific

There will be an increase of 3% in student participation in charitable activities.

Measurable

The number of students participating in the St Francis Club initiatives will be monitored.

There will be an increase of 3% in student participation in charitable activities by the end of the school year.

We will examine our indicators of success on an ongoing basis (formally in January and June 2010) to determine if we are making progress or need to further develop and refine our SMART goal.

School

(i.e., K-6 or 7-12; Literacy, Numeracy, Pathways, CCCC)

SMART Goal :

St. Paul Catholic School

Focus : Literacy / 7-12

20092010School year:

Attainable

Two Teacher Learning Critical Pathways by June 2010 focussed OME Curriculum Explectations for Reading 1.4, 1.5, 1.6. Strategies: 1. Use of assistive technology for all students, particularly those on IEPs in both the regular class program and during assessments. 2. Implement all components of reading workshop with gradual release of responsibility over the course of the TLCP 3. Student created anchor charts with student exemplars attached. 4. Student self and peer evaluation. Professional learning through participation in one moderated marking session per TLCP as well as three PLC sessions.

Specific

There will be a 5% increase in the number of students in the intermediate division achieving level 3 and 4 in OEM Curriculum Expectations 1.4; 1.5; 1.6 in Reading as measured by two cycles of Pre and Post TLCP Assessment data; QCA and OCA data; CAT3 Grade 7 results and report card results for Grade 8.

Measurable

Progress will be measured during two cycles of Pre and Post TLCP Assessment data; QCA and OCA data. For Grade 7, 2009 EQAO results will provide a baseline and CAT3 Grade 7 results will be used to measure progress. For Grade 8, 2009 CAT3 results will be used as a baseline and third term report card results will be used to measure progress.

There will be a 5% increase in the number of students in the intermediate division achieving level 3 and 4 in OEM Curriculum Expectations 1.4; 1.5; 1.6 in Reading as measured by two cycles of Pre and Post TLCP Assessment data; OCA data; CAT3 Grade 7 results and report card results for Grade 8.

Progress will be measured during two cycles of Pre and Post TLCP Assessment data; QCA and OCA data. For Grade 7, 2009 EQAO results will provide a baseline and CAT3 Grade 7 results will be used to measure progress. For Grade 8, 2009 CAT3 results will be used as a baseline and third term report card results will be used to measure progress.

Evaluation:

Results- Oriented

The results to be assessed will arise from teacher assignments, two cycles of TLCP pre and post tests, OCA and CAT3 results for Grade 7.

Timeline

Results will be assessed during the first term's TLCP ( Sept. 14 - Nov. 6) and then again during the second term TLCP (Jan, 25 - March 26) OCA results will follow TCDSB timelines and individual student needs. Final results will be assessed for Grade 7 in September with the release of the CAT 3 Results; and for Grade 8 with the third term report.

School

(i.e., K-6 or 7-12; Literacy, Numeracy, Pathways, CCCC)

SMART Goal :

St. Paul Catholic School

Focus : Numeracy / 7-12

20092010School year:

Results- Oriented

-daily results - results from Nelson Math Units -ONAP results -NAfLC results

Attainable

-use of the Nelson Math Program -large group problem solving using the SMART Board - guided practice -peer coaching - Professional learning through participation in NAfLC inservice in the second term (January 14 - 11)

Specific

To increase the number of students achieving Levels 3 and 4 in Mathematics by 3% as measured through ONAP assessments.

Measurable

- teacher designed specific skill assessments -assesments from Nelson Math unit tests -use of ONAP - Pre and post assessment results for each of three TLCPs.

To increase the number of students achieving Levels 3 and 4 in Mathematics by 3% as measured through ONAP assessments.

results will be assessed for each reporting period (mid-November, mid-February, mid-March) results will be assessed during TLCP #2 - Jan, 25 - March 26 final results will be assessed using 3rd term ONAP results

Evaluation:

Timeline

results will be assessed for each reporting period (mid-November, mid-February, mid-March) results will be assessed during TLCP #2 - Jan, 25 - March 26 final results will be assessed using 3rd term reporting results

Evaluation:

School

(i.e., K-6 or 7-12; Literacy, Numeracy, Pathways, CCCC)

SMART Goal :

St. Paul Catholic School

Focus : Pathways / 7-12

20092010School year:

Results- Oriented

- Guidance Teacher - TCDSB Transition Guide, Career Cruising, The Real Game

Timeline

on-going all year

Attainable

-Guidance teacher to provide resources and direction. -SSLN

Specific

To increase by 3% the number of opportunities for students in grades 7 and 8 to access age-appropriate, authentic Pathways experiences.

Measurable

Anecdotal data from the guidance and classroom teachers.

To increase by 3% the number of opportunities for students in grades 7 and 8 to access age-appropriate, authentic Pathways experiences by the end of the school year.

Evaluation:

School

(i.e., K-6 or 7-12; Literacy, Numeracy, Pathways, CCCC)

SMART Goal :

St. Paul Catholic School

Focus : CCCC / 7-12

20092010School year:

Results- Oriented

Through participation in the 'Me to We' initiative, students and staff will have access to the resources of the 'Free the Children' organization.

Timeline

Participation will be monitored on a monthly basis.

Attainable

Students will participate in the "Me to We" initiative. Volunteer teachers will help to organize a social justice club called the St Francis Club.

Specific

There will be an increase of 3% of positive student involvement in charitable initiatives by the end of the school year.

Measurable

The number of students participating in the St Francis Club initiatives will be monitored.

. There will be an increase of 3% in student participation in charitable activities by the end of the school year. .

We will examine our indicators of success on an ongoing basis (formally in January and June 2010) to determine if we are making progress or need to further develop and refine our SMART goal.