Michael Caccamo Maria Rizzo 111 Danesbury Ave Toronto ON ... · 111 Danesbury Ave Toronto ON M6B 3L3 383 Del Giudice, Nunzio Maria Rizzo. Administrative Rep Del Giudice, Nunzio Teacher

Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School

Michael Caccamo

111 Danesbury Ave Toronto ON M6B 3L3

383

Del Giudice, Nunzio

Maria Rizzo

Administrative Rep Del Giudice, Nunzio

Teacher Rep Jaramillo, Catherine

Teacher Rep Marino, Josie

Support Staff Rep Lima, Florinda

1 2016-10-20

3 2017-04-07

Parent Rep Suarez, Ana

Student Rep Marino, Alessia

Community Rep Father Michael R. Mateyk

2 2016-12-07

4 2017-05-18

LOCKDOWN DRILLS 2016-2017

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Safe School Plan

TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL

Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful society is a key goal of the TCDSB. Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful environment supports academic achievement for all students, which in turn, helps them to reach their full potential. Research and experience show that bullying is a serious issue that has far-reaching consequences for individuals, their families and peers and the entire school community. Schools that have bullying intervention and prevention strategies foster a positive learning and teaching environment that supports academic achievement for all students and that helps students reach their full potential. PPM 144

1. Bullying Awareness, Intervention and Prevention Plan

School Vision At Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School, our vision is to build a strong Catholic community wherein trust is the foundation of our daily routines, where students are authentically engaged as empathetic co-learners and where students may feel supported, nurtured and safe in a Catholic faith-based learning environment.

Goal #1 To continue to engage students in responsible citizenship and faith education. Student Leaders will play a prominent role in building a culture of responsible citizens within the school, infusing Social Justice with Catholic Graduate Expectations and Virtuous Actions.

Initiatives/Strategies/Practices

Bullying Awareness Instruction & Social Skills Lessons provided by Child and Youth Worker and followed through by classroom teachers. The TCDSB Bullying Awareness Kit, available to all staff, may support this initiative.Presentations from outside agencies and School Liaison Officers from 13 Division.Students are made aware of the issues surrounding bullying through the use of activities, assemblies and presentations.Students and teachers are aware of the reporting procedures and the Progressive Discipline protocol for any incident that occurs at school and out of school (for example, cyber bullying).Regular communication occurs between students/teachers/staff/administration and parents.Teachers will participate in professional development to ensure student understanding of the school policy with regards to reporting unsafe behaviour (for example, cyber bullying.Implementation of the Kind Assembly Program by Ms. S. Areias, Sts. Cosmas and Damian teacher, involving Grade 7 and 8 girls, wherein students become sensitized to the effects of bullying and a positive culture is promoted in interpersonal relationships amongst the female students in the Intermediate Division.Administrative staff will continue to monitor, assist, support and respond to incidents.Students will be authentically engaged as active and valued leaders and role models within the school community.The school and staff will ensure the Sts. Cosmas and Damian Code of Conduct will be understood, implemented and enforced by all members of the community by hosting school-wide assemblies, classroom visits by administration and classroom meetings.The school will consistently build awareness of the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations and the Virtues of the Month through the daily Acts of Kindness program and through monthly Virtues Recognition Assemblies.Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School will maintain a strong relationship with our local parish priests, Father Jim and Father Michael, who will be asked on a regular basis to connect with students regarding Catholic Virtues and positive peer relationships and interactions.The school will continue to collaborate with the Safe School Advisory Committee and will review with staff details of the 2015 - 2016 Safe and Caring Catholic School Climate Survey, to celebrate our successes and to determine areas of concern so that we may properly address those concerns raised.Invite Bullying Awareness Guest Speakers to promote positive peer relationships and positive role modeling, based upon Catholic Virtues and Attributes.New for 2015 - 2016, host Paul Davis Social Networking and Internet Safety Assemblies for students and evening presentation for adults of Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School as well as neighboring Regina Mundi, St. Charles and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools.

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Responsibility

Administartion, Staff and Support StaffParentsStudentsCYWsThe Safe Schools Action TeamThe School Board Support Team (Guidance, Social Work, Psychology)Student Leadership TeamParish staff

Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:

Fully Alive Religion ProgramThe Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School Agenda (Code of Conduct, Catholicity, Graduate Expectations and Virtues)The Sts. Cosmas and Damian Code of conductTCDSB Progressive Discipline policy and the TCDSB Safe Schools DepartmentMansfield Leadership Camp (Spring)TCDSB Policy S.S. 11Ontario Catholic School Graduate ExpectationsSts. Cosmas and Damian parish personnel: Father Jim and Father MichaelBullying Awareness and Prevention Website and TCDSB KitSchool liaison officer safety presentations; presentations by the social worker, activities presented by CYW and Behaviour Response TeamSchool wide and classroom presentations by outside agenciesStaff in-services on Bullying Awareness and Prevention, Safe Schools and Progressive Discipline PortalSecond Step Bullying Prevention Program (K-8)Steps to Respect ProgramPeacemaking Skills for Little Kids Books/Program K-2The Ministry of Education Website: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:

All unsafe incidents are reported and dealt with using the TCDSB progressive discipline policyOngoing monitoring.Positive Peer Relations Week: What can we celebrate and where can we improve (Google Forms)Increase the participation rate for the Intermediate Leadership Camp at Teen Ranch.Review available information from the Safe and Caring Catholic School Climate Survey.School Safety will be a standing item for open discussion at monthly staff meetings.Increase participation rate amongst grade 8 students within student leadership initiatives like Me to We.Increase Professional Development opportunities for staff members in TCDSB Bullying Awareness and Prevention Symposium, held in November, Progressive Discipline and Safe Schools in-servicing, Toronto Police Services in-services on Lockdown/Hold and Secure protocols.

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Goal #2 Engage students as active co-learners and co-leaders.


September staff meeting to address expectations regarding documentation and communication. Dialogue and strategies must be proactive and preventative rather than reactive.Emergency Response Binder to be reviewed and refined for and by teachers, containing relevant safety information for occasional teachers.School Bus Safety presentation to all students. Administration to align school bus safety best practices for the first two weeks of school by actively supervising morning and afternoon pick-up and drop-off.Student lunch buddies in primary classrooms who will report to the teacher/caring adult supervisor on duty as well as adult supervisors in primary area.Review Bills 157, 168 and 13.Engage parents as active partners in the process of creating a plan.Clearly delineate a chain of command and a pyramid of intervention in regards to responding to disciplinary incidents; minor vs. major and the response to incidents.Continue to engage the Catholic School Parent Council to enrich curriculum around the effects of bullying (presentations to staff and students i.e. Paul Davis)Presentations by outside agencies and school liaison officers.Teachers will ensure student understanding of the school policy with regards to reporting unsafe behavior (Safe Schools and Progressive Discipline Portal).Office will continue to monitor, assist, support and respond to incidents.Students and teachers are aware of the reporting procedures for any incident that occurs.Regular communication occurs between students/teachers/staff/administration and parents.

Responsibility

Administartion, Staff and Support StaffParentsStudentsCYWSafe Schools TeamCatholic School Parent Council (Enrichment/Programming/Presentation Opportunities)

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Fully Alive Religion ProgramTCDSB Progressive Discipline policyClassroom discussionCommunity liaison officer safety presentationsPresentations by the CYWSchool wide and classroom presentations by outside agenciesTCDSB Bullying Awareness and Prevention Website and KitSafe Schools Website and resourcesStudent/ staff in-services on Bullying Awareness and PreventionSecond Step Bullying Prevention Program (K-8)Steps to Respect ProgramPeacemaking Skills for Little Kids Books/Program K-2Ontario Catholic School Graduate ExpectationsTCDSB Religious Education Department and Resource personnel.St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Parish Priests and personnel.Student Leadership Team at Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School.Student Tech Leadership Team at Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School.Theatre Productions - various for different age groups.Safe and Caring Schools Climate SurveySocial Networking and Internet Safety Presentations.


All unsafe incidents are reported and dealt with using the TCDSB progressive discipline policy.Increased student engagement and general well-being.Increased participation with St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in monthly masses, on and off-site.Spirit and Virtues Assemblies Monthly, in conjunction with monthly masses.Decreased incident reports with "bullying" type behaviors.Increased number of Virtue Certificates and Random Acts of Kindness Certificates reported within newsletters.

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Goal #3 Continue to celebrate the Catholic Virtues through various mediums.


Junior and Intermediate students responsible for role modelling positive peer relationships school-wide.Cyber bullying presentations for both parents and students - Paul Davis, November 2016TCDSB Surf-Right Policy and Acceptable Use Policy to be completed at the beginning of the year.Presentations appropriate on bullying and self advocacyTeachers will ensure student understanding of the school policy with regards to reporting unsafe behaviour.Office will continue to monitor, assist, support and respond to incidents.Students and teachers are aware of the reporting procedures for any incident that occurs.Regular communication occurs between students/teachers/staff/administration and parents.

Responsibility

Administartion, Staff and Support StaffParentsStudentsCYWsCSPC

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Fully Alive Religion ProgramCode of ConductStudent agendasTCDSB Progressive Discipline policyTCDSB Bullying Awareness and Prevention WebsiteSafe Schools Website and resourcesStudent/staff in-services on Bullying Awareness and PreventionSecond Step Bullying Prevention Program (K-8)Steps to Respect ProgramPeacemaking Skills for Little Kids Books/Program K-2Progressive Discipline Incident Log Database.Safe School ManualSts. Cosmas and Damian Student and Parent Handbook, created 2015 - 2016 school year.Catholic Schools Climate SurveyToronto Police Service - Community School Liaison Officer (Officer Terri)Exploring the Theories of Inner Discipline - B. ColorosoViolence in Schools - E. RoherPromoting a Positive School Climate - Ministry of Education


All unsafe incidents are reported and dealt with using the TCDSB progressive discipline policy.Analysis of the Safe and Caring Catholic School Climate Survey in regards to peer relations.Increased Police partnership in workshops - Internet Safety; Cyber BullyingIncrease in graduate students returning to volunteer at Sts. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School, increasing school spirit and pride.

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Progressive discipline is a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports, and consequences to address inappropriate student behaviour and to build upon strategies that promote positive student behaviours. When inappropriate behaviour occurs, disciplinary measures should be applied within a framework that shifts the focus from one that is solely punitive to one that is both corrective and supportive. Schools should utilize a range of interventions, supports and consequences that include learning opportunities focused on reinforcing positive behaviour and helping students make good choices. PPM 145

2. Progressive Discipline Plan

School Vision Students are part of a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment based upon Catholic values that promotes positive student behaviours and interactions, and where students are supported through a continuum of resources and intervention strategies.

Goal #1 To create and maintain an environment where all students feel they are part of a safe, caring and respectful learning community and to create a whole school approach of collective responsibility to prevent inappropriate behaviors.


Use judgment to create positive relationships through communication, effective classroom management and a school wide approach to progressive discipline.Develop pyramid of intervention strategies for all staff members, clearly delineating "next steps" - align these practices with TCDSB protocol and/or policies.Staff will be encouraged to expand professional learning opportunities with regards to student behaviors and progressive discipline. This can be accomplished through PAL in-servicing.School to ensure Progressive Discipline is implemented on a consistent basis and that such documentation is communicated with all relevant parties, including parents.Student discipline will be an opportunity to educate and learn from mistakes; there must be an educational piece to each consequence.Modelling of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations on a daily basis.Celebrate successes via various means, including recognition assemblies, led by teachers and students and mention within monthly Newsletters.Students are aware of how their actions affect others around them through the following resources:Reflection Paper, classroom/ teacher discussionsBullying Awareness and Prevention in-servicesAnnouncements, communicationsBullying Awareness week led by student groupInternet Safety PresentationsPresentations by our school liaison officerCYW lessons and presentations

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Responsibility

Administration, Staff and Support StaffCommunity partnersTCDSB Safe Schools TeamCommunity School Liaison OfficerSt. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church priests and personnelSt. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School StudentsSocial WorkerGuidance CounsellorCYWParents and Community Members


Fully Alive religion programProgressive Discipline Policy and ManualTCDSB Safe Schools Department and Safe Schools Professional Learning ModulesMinistry Document: Caring and Safe Schools in OntarioBullying Awareness and Prevention PolicyTCDSB Bullying Awareness and Prevention Website and KitCatholic School Graduate Expectations for Elementary SchoolsCode of conduct included in the Students' agenda


Teachers are aware and implement Progressive Discipline in their classrooms and in the school yard: Expansion of the Progressive Discipline practices.Implementation of Restorative Practices.Staff implementing Progressive Discipline approachStudents are given opportunities for learning, for reflection and redemption.Increase in Leadership participation rate by studentsDecrease in suspension rates - Progressive Discipline Safe Schools ApplicationDecrease in the number of students suspended multiple times - Progressive Discipline Safe Schools ApplicationIncrease in Leadership participation rate.

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3. Positive School ClimateA school should be a place that promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. A positive school climate exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted. The Safe School Action Team and student leadership groups can play key roles in supporting learning and practices that educate students and staff members about safety concerns. Those practices used for very challenging situations that can jeopardize the safety and well being of others include, but not limited to: Threat Assessment, Restorative Conference and Mediation Circles.

School Vision We envision a safe, caring and inclusive learning community, founded in Catholic values, that practices and acknowledges all the virtues and demonstrates social justice in authentic ways, and where students are supported through a continuum of resources and intervention strategies.

Goal #1 Create and maintain an environment where all students feel they are contributing members of a caring and safe learning community and where students will recognize how a community of believers supports one another and is inclusive.


Foster an environment wherein students are afforded the opportunity to lead and engage in their learning (co-curricular and extra-curricular activities)Provide and encourage Professional Learning opportunities for staff to familiarize themselves with the Safe School Progressive Discipline Application.Increase staff awareness of the strategies outlined in the Ministry document "Safe and Caring Schools in Ontario".Communicate proactively with staff and students.Toronto Police Services programs will align with school initiatives and priorities.Me to We School-Wide InitiativesSocial Justice Initiatives with St. Charles Catholic Church.Monthly Virtues Celebrations and AssembliesBullying Awareness and Prevention TeamWe Belong CommitteePresentations by outside agencies

Responsibility

Classroom teachers: Teachers will nominate students for the Virtues of the Month.The Random Acts of Kindness program will be a consistent focus throughout the school. Students and staff will nominate students for Kindness Certificates.As a community, we will celebrate students through the Virtues of the Month.We Belong Committee will encourage and spread the message of inclusivity.AdministratorsStudent LeadersTeachersStaffToronto Police Department - 12 Division

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Fully AliveMe to We resourcesBullying Awareness and Prevention weekVirtues of the Month resource packageInformation found in the St. Cosmas and Damian Catholic School Code of Conduct in the agenda.Ministry of Education Safe and Caring School DocumentProgressive Discipline Safe Schools ApplicationToronto Police Programs


Student DiscussionsStudent Virtues recipients and Random Acts of Kindness recipients.School climate and participationUse of common language "Progressive Discipline" and "Pyramid of Intervention" by all stakeholders.Progressive Discipline Database will become familiar and consistently in use by staff.School Liaison Officer to lead workshops and in-services for all divisions throughout the academic year.

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Goal #2 To promote a healthy lifestyle throughout the school and school community.


Health and Safety Committee, part of our Safe Schools committee/CSPCHealth action Team (HAT) consisting of teacher and student representativesProvide educational and co-curricular opportunities for students to be engaged in healthy lifestyle opportunities - Fruity Fridays, Environment Club, Jump Rope for Heart Program, Milk Program, Skating Program, After-school fitness program.Recess Leadership and Intramural Sports ProgramLeadership Camp for Grade 8 students - Teen RanchEncourage non-food items as opposed to baked goods for birthday celebrations and special occasion days (Anaphylaxis protocol): non-snack-sharing facility

Responsibility

AdministrationStudent LeadersTeachersSupport Staff


Toronto Public Health and Toronto Public Health NurseTeen RanchNearby Community and Arena Centers.


Increased student engagementFeedback from students, staff and parents

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Goal #3 Promote empathy, responsibility, inclusion and the value of diversity amongst the community of learners, wherein students are engaged and responsible for their learning and leadership opportunities, one where school pride and spirit is celebrated and evident in all student involvement and actions.


TCDSB Catholic Virtues promoted by student-led activities inside and outside the classroom.Continue to promote "Caught in the Act of Kindness" program.Monthly visits to community parish and/or visits by parish priests to our school.Grades 4-6 to complete bullying online survey to provide information to assess school's needs and inform our best practices.Reading Buddies, building community and breaking down barriers.Encourage relationship with local High Schools to have senior students present on a variety of issues regarding safety.Promote leadership and responsibility amongst students, who will be offered the opportunity to implement new co-curricular activities.Student engagement will be a standing discussion item on staff meeting agendasAssign leadership responsibilities to all grade 8 students.

Responsibility

AdministrationTeachersCommunity School Liaison OfficerStudent Leaders


School AgendaTCDSB Religious Education PortalTCDSB Progressive Discipline Safe Schools ApplicationSchool Board and CommunityCaring and Safe Schools


Increased student presence for school board mandated activities, such as Parent Teacher Conferences, BBQ Evenings, Raffles and Fundraisers, etc.Feedback from students, staff and parents.

Increased Student Engagement.Decrease suspension and progressive discipline incidents.Decrease in number of students suspended.Decrease in number of students suspended multiple times.

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School Vision To cultivate a culture whereby students are engaged and responsible for their learning and leadership opportunities, one where school pride, Catholic Virtues/Attributes are evident in all that they do.

Goal #SVP 1 To foster an environment where students demonstrate a level of comfort with leadership and responsibility, and where students may contribute and influence in positive ways to the local school community and beyond, promoting healthy lifestyle choices within the school and beyond.


Encourage, foster and nurture leadership and responsibility amongst students. Students will be given the opportunity to implement new co-curricular activities and to lead initiatives.Encourage students to participate at the various levels of our school, including the Safe School Plan, fundraising, school spirit and co-curricular initiatives.Student engagement will be encouraged and discussed at staff meetings.Assign leadership responsibilities to all Intermediate Grade 8 students.Health and Safety Committee to be part of Safe Schools Committee.Healthy Action Team to promote healthy choices with student and teacher representation.Continue to support the Sts. Cosmas and Damian Media Club. Apply for the "Speak Up Grant" yearly. Purchase Media Set for front lobby area to promote student voice and Media Club artifacts.Initiate a Recess Leadership program and Intramural Sports Program.Encourage non-food items as opposed to baked goods for birthday celebrations through Healthy Action Team. (Fruity Friday Participation)Initiate a Nutrition Program, with a Nutrition Coordinator and Student Leaders. Develop Nutrition Program Slogan and Logo.

Responsibility

AdministrationStudent LeadersStaffCommunity School Liaison OfficerMedia ClubHealthy Action TeamNutrition Coordinator


TCDSB and CommunitySafe and Caring Schools in OntarioToronto Public HealthAngel Foundation for LearningMansfield Outdoor Education CentreMedia Club

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The following will be used to gauge progress in achieving the goal set out for this initiative:Increased student engagementDecrease in suspensions and progressive discipline incidentsDecrease in the number of students suspendedDecrease in the number of students suspended multiple timesFeedback from students, staff and parents.

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4. Emergency Response PlanThe Toronto Catholic District School Board has a primary responsibility to ensure the safety of students and staff inside Board buildings and on Board property. Central policies and procedures, developed in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service, provide direct support to school administrators in the management of crisis situations, including a lockdown response. It is the responsibility of each school to develop local procedures specific to that school, including a process by which all regular staff members, itinerant and specialist teachers and support staff, facility workers and visitors are informed of local considerations in the event of a threat to school safety. MOE Provincial Model for a Local Police/School Board Protocol

School Vision All students, staff members and visitors will become knowledgeable about emergency procedures for threats to the safety and well-being of all persons at school, and will be able to appropriately respond according to the guidelines established by TCDSB.

Goal #1 To plan, practice and evaluate a minimum of 2 Lockdown Drills in this school year; one drill per term.


Teachers to review Threats to School Safety with students and information to be provided to parent community as required/neededCommunity School Liaison Officer to be invited to practice Lockdown in Spring Drill for feedback (subject to Police availability)Practice drillsRole playingClassroom discussionInstructions and posters on evacuation and safety proceduresEvacuation site will be St Charles Catholic School, 50 Claver Avenue, as a Primary Location or Glencairn Subway Station, 785 Glencairn Avennue, as a Secondary Location.

Responsibility

AdministrationTeachersSafe School Action Team


Emergency procedures binderEmergency Response PosterFire safety binderFire department observations and suggestionsTCDSB Threats to School Safety Response ProceduresCommunity School Liaison Officer

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Fire department feedbackDiscussion with community officerDiscussion with community membersObservations during practice drillsAssessment of Lockdown DrillsEmergency Procedures posted in classrooms

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Documents

Michael Caccamo Maria Rizzo 111 Danesbury Ave Toronto ON ... · 111 Danesbury Ave Toronto ON M6B 3L3 383 Del Giudice, Nunzio Maria Rizzo. Administrative Rep Del Giudice, Nunzio Teacher