SCHOOL NAME: St. Luke Catholic School Rocco Antonio Di Domizio · Mathematics: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 (2005) pp. 18-24 Teaching and Learning Mathematics (2004) – Junior

SCHOOL NAME: St. Luke Catholic School PRINCIPAL: Rocco Antonio Di Domizio

SUPERINTENDENT: Jim Saraco TRUSTEE: Catherine LeBlanc-Miller

SCHOOL ADDRESS: 319 Ossington Ave , Toronto ON , M6J 3A6

STUDENT ENROLMENT: 388

School Learning PlanSt. Luke Catholic School

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Each classroom would have a prayer table incorporating the primary symbol of each Religious Education Program.

Term 1 Teacher Classroom / school resources

Action to be taken Prayer Table contains:Cloth, Bible, Cross and appropriate symbol for Grade level:Gr. 1:Story Shawl, Gr. 2:Table, Gr. 3:Tent, Gr. 4:Tree Stump, Gr. 5:Rock, Gr. 6:Lamp, Gr. 7 & 8:Creed

Providing/updating/renewing Religion/ Family Life resources for all grade levels.

Academic Year Teacher Classroom / school resources

In progress Sufficient Numbers of Texts; Accompanying Music for each programReport Cards are to include 3 statements for Religion and 1 statement for Family Life

Division JK - 8

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


2008 - 2009

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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.

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


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Focused professional development on guided reading via: - divisional meetings;- in-class coaching and modeling by peers; - attendance at board/ secretariat sponsored inservices.

Academic Year Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal

Language Arts Coordinator and resource staff Various Balanced Literacy documents Early Reading Strategies Binder, Ministry of Education 2003 Early Reading Strategy, the Report of the Expert Panel on Early Reading in Ontario, Ministry of Education, 2003 Balanced Literacy: A Principal’s Handbook, TCDSB 2000 Professional reading in central storage (provided by Language Arts Dept.)

Ongoing Increased use of guided reading in classrooms; increased familiarity and comfort level amongst teachers as to how to structure their classrooms to effectively facilitate guided reading.

Division Primary (JK - 3)


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


2008 - 2009

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Focused professional development on guided reading via: - divisional meetings;- in-class coaching and modeling by peers; - attendance at board/ secretariat sponsored inservices.


Language Arts Coordinator and resource staff Various Balanced Literacy documents Early Reading Strategies Binder, Ministry of Education 2003 Early Reading Strategy, the Report of the Expert Panel on Early Reading in Ontario, Ministry of Education, 2003 Balanced Literacy: A Principal’s Handbook, TCDSB 2000 Professional reading in central storage (provided by Language Arts Dept.)

Ongoing Improved student scores on the grade 2 CAT 3 and the grade 3 EQAO measures.


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Academic Year Teacher JLI mentorJLI Lead TeacherLocal JLI teacherLanguage Arts coordinator and curriculum resource teacherBoard / secretariat sponsored inservicesLiteracy in the Middle Grades binderLiteracy for Learning Expert Panel ReportProfessional Reading resources in central storage

Ongoing Improved grade 6 EQAO scores in both reading and writing.

Mentorship of divisional teachers regarding implementation of shared reading and writing in both our local JLI program and our core classrooms


JLI mentorJLI Lead TeacherLocal JLI teacherLanguage Arts coordinator and curriculum resource teacherBoard / secretariat sponsored inservicesLiteracy in the Middle Grades binderLiteracy for Learning Expert Panel ReportProfessional Reading resources in central storage

Ongoing Increased (proper) use of shared reading and shared writing in junior division classrooms.

Division Junior (4 - 6)


Goal Literacy




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Focus on Boys’ Literacy:- Purchase more materials aimed at boys, namely graphic novels, non-fiction, magazines, etc., - increasing opportunities for authentic reading and writing- increase exposure to computer technology to supplement reading and writing instruction- infuse more opportunities for the arts to be incorporated into daily instruction.

Academic Year Teacher Language Arts Coordinator and resource staffVarious publishers willing to share “boy-friendly” materialsProfessional reading located in school central storage

Decreased discrepancy between boys and girls on Literacy based assessments



Goal Literacy




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Focus on Boys' Literacy: -Increasing opportunities for authentic reading & writing-Increase exposure to computer technology to supplement reading and writing instruction

Academic Year Teacher Classroom / school resources

Ongoing Decreased discrepancy between boys and girls on Literacy based assessmentsImproved engagement of boys in daily lessons and activities.

Apply for after school Literacy Program for At-Risk students.

Terms 2 & 3 Teacher, Principal Classroom / school resources

Awaiting approval Literacy based assessments for at-risk students will improve.

Division Intermediate (7 - 8)


Goal Literacy




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Ensure that the expectations of the revised Ontario Mathematics curriculum and the Nelson Math program which supports it are being properly implemented


Mathematics: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 (2005)Early Math Strategy (2003)Checklist: Principal “Look Fors” in the Mathematics ClassroomChecklist: Supporting the Six Math PrinciplesCurriculum Side-by-Side Comparisons at: http://www.ocup.org/resources/#compare CEC Math Resource Department In-Services

Ongoing Consistent implementation of the new expectations by all teachers across the division.

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


Early Math Strategy pp.19-24Manipulatives Kits provided by the CEC Math Department and In-Services

Ongoing Teachers are knowledgeable and articulate about the benefits of using manipulatives and technology to teach Math.

Division Primary (JK - 3)


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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Ensure that the expectations of the revised Ontario Mathematics curriculum and the Nelson Math program which supports it are being properly implemented


Mathematics: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 (2005)Teaching and Learning Mathematics (2004) – Junior Math Strategy (JMS)Checklist: Principal “Look Fors” in the Mathematics ClassroomChecklist: “Supporting the Six Math Principles”Curriculum Side-by-Side Comparisons at: http://www.ocup.org/resources/#compare CEC Math Resource Department

Ongoing Consistent implementation of the new expectations by all teachers across the division.

Review divisional assessment and evaluation practices and facilitate grade and divisional dialogue


Mathematics: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 (2005) pp. 18-24Teaching and Learning Mathematics (2004) – Junior Math Strategy (JMS) pp. 41-43

Ongoing - in-school assessment practices are clearly linked to the curriculum expectations and the new Achievement Chart- all seven “mathematical processes” are assessed in a balanced way- assessment is used to inform instruction- assessment tasks accommodate students’ learning styles and ability levels



Goal Numeracy




2008 - 2009

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Ensure that the expectations of the revised Ontario Mathematics curriculum and the Nelson Math program which supports it is being properly implemented


Mathematics: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 (2005)Leading Math Success: Mathematical Literacy Grades 7-12 pp.76-78Targeted Implementation and Planning Supports – TIPS (2003) Checklist: Principal “Look Fors” in the Mathematics ClassroomChecklist: “Supporting the Six Math Principles”Curriculum Side-by-Side Comparisons at: www.ocup.org/resources/#compare CEC Math Resource Department

In progress Consistent use of centrally provided text and support materials by all teachers in the division

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


Leading Math Success: Mathematical Literacy Grades 7-12 p.31; pp.47-50; and pp.57-58Targeted Implementation and Planning Supports – TIPS (2003) Manipulatives Kits provided by the CEC Math Department and In-Services

In progress Teachers are knowledgeable and articulate about the benefits of using manipulatives and technology to teach Math.



Goal Numeracy




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Grade 8 teacher and principal will meet with parents of at-risk students to recommend high school courses and pathways that will improve chances for success.


New PerspectivesCommon Course Calendar

Action to be taken Meetings between parents of at-risk students and grade 8 teacher and principal.



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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1. Develop a mentorship program to encourage experienced teachers to guide teachers new to the profession or to the division.2. Provide regular opportunities for staff to meet and share ideas and information.


Classroom / school resources

In progress 1. More collaborative dialogue between teachers about methodology, assessment, and evaluation.2. More division and grade meetings to discuss programming and to improve student achievement.


Division JK - 8

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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SCHOOL NAME: St. Luke Catholic School Rocco Antonio Di Domizio · Mathematics: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 (2005) pp. 18-24 Teaching and Learning Mathematics (2004) – Junior