School Report Baltimore School

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AnnualSchool Development Report Page 1

School Report 2014 - 2015

Baltimore School

P.O. Box 300 Ferryland, Newfoundland

A0A 2H0

Phone: (709) 432-2090 Fax: (709) 432-2262

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Director’s Message

June 2015

This school development report for the 2014-15 school year outlines your school’s successes and highlights matters such as student achievement and professional development.

The formulation of a school development report is the result of significant planning and input from the entire school community. A thorough plan lays the foundation for a productive and successful school year and will be beneficial to every member of the school community, most importantly the students of your school.

As we conclude the first year of the District’s 2014-2017 Strategic Plan, I would like to thank our school communities, administrators, teachers, support staff, school councils and community volunteers for their participation and input. Your efforts to develop and implement previous plans have helped to ensure a focus on student success and achievement at all levels. I sincerely thank all involved for the work undertaken as enhanced collaboration within our school communities sets a great example for our students.

School development reports outline some amazing and encouraging initiatives and I am proud to see the great work being undertaken by schools throughout the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Looking forward, I am optimistic about the progress we will make as we continue to build upon these plans and continue to provide a quality education for every student in our District.

Sincerely,

Darrin Pike

CEO/Director of Education

Newfoundland and Labrador English School District

Message from Administration

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The 2014-2015 school year proved to be another tremendously successful year at Baltimore School. We had many outstanding events this past year, including

excellent results on most of our CRT and Public exams. The school spirit and overall feeling within the building was exceptionally positive and we hope to grow upon this in the upcoming year.

In regards to our school growth and development, we have progressed quite significantly in our School Development Plan over the past few years. The school community has been very supportive of our efforts thus far and there is an understanding that the process is a very important one for our school and that will ultimately affect the performance of children in the classroom.

This past year was the second year in our 3 year school plan. This plan reflected the input gathered through surveys, focus groups and the entire review of our current procedures. All stakeholders were very willing to provide input in order to aid the continued progress of students academic and social well being. The main focus of the 3 year plan is academic achievement, student and staff wellness and providing a safe and caring environment. The main focus academically is the goal of increasing the percentage of students graduating Grade 12 with an honours or academic diploma.

To this end, I can proudly report that our graduating class of 2015 had an academic/honours graduating rate of 79%. The path to this goal has not been easy however it is truly

rewarding to see the hard work by our entire school community paying dividends.

The administration of Baltimore School would like to thank all stakeholders, parents, staff and community members, for their continued support as we continue to provide a safe and caring environment that allows students to learn to the best of their ability in the quest for life-long learning. It is through your interest and never ending generosity that we are able to provide the extra programs that are available to our students. The endless hours of

volunteering, and tremendous parental support are allowing us to build on our strengths and plan solutions for our future. Thank you to all who have provided the leadership and guidance that was necessary to make this process both productive and operational, and we look forward to the fruits of our effort.

Sincerely,

Darrell Budgell, Jacinta McGrath,

Principal Assistant Principal

Message from School Council Chairperson

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As Baltimore School Council, we are delighted with the success and accomplishments of our school during the 2014/2015 school year. Thank you to each and every person who has contributed to this success.

Although we are continually faced with challenges to achieve our best, the students, staff, parents and many volunteers who form our school community never let us down. It is this community as a whole that has ensured the past year was a success for our school.

As a school council we are confident that if we all continue to work together and remain focused on our goals, we will continue to achieve the high standards to which we are accustomed.

Congratulations to our graduating Class of 2015 on their many accomplishments, their hard work and contributions are now a part of the fabric of Baltimore. Thank you to all our volunteers who have worked endless hours at the school and/or contributed in so many ways.

Thank you to our staff who go above and beyond to help our children be their best and strive to create a first-rate environment where all of our children can learn, grow and belong.

Sincerely,

Cheryl O’Brien Chairperson

Baltimore School Council

Overview of School

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Our School Community

Baltimore School is located in the historic community of Ferryland on the Southern Shore, the Irish Heart of Newfoundland. It takes its name from the great English explorer, Lord Baltimore who settled Ferryland in 1621.

The school was originally built in 1969, however due to an accidental fire in 1978 the school was totally destroyed and was rebuilt in 1980. Expansions which occurred in 1998 resulted in the schools present appearance. Baltimore School was originally built as a Senior High School, however today it encompasses all grades, Kindergarten to Level III.

Baltimore School is part of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Our school offers Kindergarten to Level 3 and currently has an enrolment of 232 students. 98%

of our student population is bussed from 11 surrounding communities: Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Admiral's Cove, Calvert, Ferryland, Aquafort, Fermeuse, Kingman's Cove, Port Kirwan, Renews and Cappahayden. This year the school had a total of 20.0 teaching units which include administration, one guidance counselor, a physical education teacher, one French teacher, one music teacher, a technology teacher, and 3.25 special needs teachers.

Our support staff included two student assistants with a combined total of 10.0 hours per day, a maintenance-custodian, a custodian, two cleaners and a secretary. In addition to school- based staff, we have access to district office staff including a speech language pathologist, educational psychologist, ESL specialist, and program specialists.

The talent, hospitality, and support of the Southern Shore are definitely alive and well at Baltimore School.

Programs Provided

Baltimore School offers the prescribed curriculum as set out by the Department of Education of Newfoundland and Labrador. We strive to make course offerings to students at all academic levels so that they can achieve successes in their individual program. In all core subject areas we have continued to offer a general, academic and advanced stream. We continue to prepare our students for the high standards that will be demanded of them once they leave school and enter an increasingly competitive job market in an information driven economy.

Our school offers the entire provincially prescribed curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 9. At the High School level, 30 courses are offered including French 3201, Physics 2204, Physics 3204, Art and Design and Math 2200, 3200 and 3208 through CDLI.

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Student Support Services

Student Support Services at Baltimore School consists of 3.25 Special Education teaching units and 0.5 Guidance Counsellor allocation. Special Education teachers provide

accommodations to students requiring assistance. Eligibility for support is determined by comprehensive assessments and ISSP's or IEP's. Special Education teachers work with students who have Identified Exceptionalities by providing services such as oral testing and scribing, as well as, developing and teaching alternate courses. All programming provided to students requiring accommodation supports is monitored and kept current via the ISSP (Individual Support Services Plan) or IEP (Individual Education Plan) process as outlined by the Department of Education. Guidance counseling services include individual and group counseling, comprehensive assessment, post-secondary school counseling, ISSP consultation, Tutoring for Work Experience, Tutoring for Tuition facilitation, interagency involvement and Senior High School course selection.

Student assistants are provided to the school by the school district to help students with severe physical needs, personal care and behavior management. The Referral Tracking System, the provincial database for monitoring all comprehensive assessments within the school, is used by the Special Services staff.

Key Highlights/Special Projects undertaken at School

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Drama Club TouchFootball Basketball Tournaments

Track and Field Band Concert/Recitals

Baking Club Public Speaking Math Competitions

Peer Mediation GSA

Academic Awards Night Volleyball Ball Hockey

Recycling Tutoring for Tuition

Stitch Club Homework Haven Breakfast Program

Scrapbooking Star Student of the Week Forum for Young Canadians

Intramurals Spirit Days Cross Country

Peer Tutoring Student Leadership

Tap Dancing Softball Tournament

Writing Contests Snowshoeing

Skiing

Duke of Edinburgh

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Partnerships

Baltimore School is very fortunate to have the support of the various communities it serves. The following is a list of partnerships which have developed over the years and remain strong in our school:

- Community Youth Network - Fire Safety: Fire Department - School Milk Foundation

- Cadets/Royal Newfoundland Legion - Memorial University of Newfoundland - D.A.R.E: R.C.M.P

- Public Health

- Kids Eat Smart Foundation - Celtic Business Development - Irish Loop Development -Community Radio Society

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Provincial Assessment Data

Reading Records for Grades 1 and 2

Grade 1: Percentage of Students (in June) at or above the Provincial benchmark Grade 1 Enrolment = 10

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

School Region Province School Region Province School Region Province School Region Province

83.3 60.2 60.2 100.0 60.2 59.3 81.5 54.7 53.7 70 52.0 51.4

What do these results tell us?

The Reading Record results for Grade 1 are extremely positive. The four year trend shows that we have been substantially above Region and Province averages every year.

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Grade 2: Percentage of Students (in June) at or above the Provincial benchmark Grade 2 Enrolment = 25

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

90.5 68.1 66.9 86.7 66.9 65.5 80.0 61.6 60.5 88.5 54.7 54.9

The Reading Record results for Grade 2 are extremely positive. The four year trend shows that we have been substantially above Region and Province averages every year.

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Provincial Assessment data by strand for grades 3, 6 and 9 Grade 3 English Language Arts

Grade 3 Enrolment = 13

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

School Region Province School Region Province Schoo l

Regio n

Province School Region Province Multiple Choice

Reading ^69.9 ^67.8 ^67.5 ^78.8 ^73.0 ^72.7 ^86.5 ^84.0 ^83.6

Constructed Response: Percentage of students meeting/exceeding grade level expectations Demand

Writing

100.0 81.5 81.7 97.5 65.3 64.4 100.0 75.1 73.4

Poetic/Fictio n

62.5 48.8 47.9 88.2 66.9 65.2 76.9 72.0 71.0

Informational Non-Fiction

93.8 64.3 64.4 100.0 80.3 80.1 100.0 82.7 82.5

The results of the English Language Arts CRT have been extremely positive. Over the past 4 years we, as a school, have been above both regional and provincial averages in every aspect of the CRT.

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Grade 3 Mathematics Grade 3 Enrolment = 13

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

School Region Province School Region Province School Region Province School Region Province Multiple Choice

Number Concepts

83.6 78.5 78.3 78.6 71.7 72.9

Number Operations

86.3 72.8 72.5 68.3 64.3 65.5

Shape and Space

80.0 73.9 74.8

Constructed Response: Percentage of students meeting/exceeding grade level expectations Number

Concepts

93.8 73.7 75.9

Number Operations

66.7 53.5 55.4

Shape &

Space

93.3 61.9 64.5

Mental Math ^75.0 ^82.2 ^83.8

Problem Solving

100.0 83.5 82.6 62.5 54.2 56.4

Reasoning ^94.1 ^72.9 ^72.2 ^31.3 ^31.9 ^34.4

Communication ^100.0 ^74.4 ^73.4 ^31.3 ^31.9 ^34.4

There was no CRT in Mathematics this year.

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Grade 6 English Language Arts Grade 6 Enrolment = 17

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

School Region Province School Region Province Schoo l

Regio n

Provinc e

School Region Province Multiple Choice

Reading ^76.3 ^71.6 ^71.1 ^81.7 ^79.0 ^78.5 ^82.9 ^81.5 ^81.0

Writing

89.5 74.8 74.9 96.4 78.9 76.5 84.9 86.0 85.1

Poetic/Fictio n

52.6 49.9 50.4 93.3 83.6 82.1 100.0 86.6 86.3

Informational /Non-Fiction

72.2 57.3 58.6 100.0 83.9 83.6 100.0 89.6 89.2

The results of the English Language Arts CRT have been extremely positive. Over the past 4 years we, as a school, have been above both regional and provincial averages in almost every aspect of the CRT. This past year it has been noted that the Demand Writing section slipped a little. This will be addressed.

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2011/12 2011/13 2013/14 2014/15

School Region Province Schoo

l Region Provinc

e School Region Province School Region Province

Multiple Choice Number Concepts

75.8 67.1 67.2 61.3 57.2 58.0

Number Operations

79.5 62.0 62.4 63.5 63.3 64.1

Patterns &

Relations

57.1 53.8 54.6

Shape&

Space

80.8 68.7 69.7

Constructed Response: Percentage of students meeting/exceeding grade level expectations Number

Concepts

81.3 60.0 61.6

Number Operations

85.7 66.1 66.4

Patterns &

Relations

64.3 49.7 52.6

Shape &

Space

85.7 60.4 61.5

Mental Math ^78.6 ^76.1 ^76.7

Problem Solving

94.7 65.7 65.6 68.8 60.4 62.1

Reasoning ^84.2 ^58.3 ^58.9 ^37.5 ^50.7 ^52.7

Communicatio n

84.2 56.8 56.6 37.5 50.7 52.7

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Grade 9 English Language Arts Grade 9 Enrolment = 19

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

School Region Province School Region Province School Region Provinc e

School Region Province Multiple Choice

Poetic/Fictio n

64.4 67.3 66.6

75.3 77.1 76.8 57.1 56.7 55.9 69.5 68.7 68.4

Writing

89.5 91.5 90.6 96.0 93.6 92.7 94.7 86.1 85.3

Poetic/Fictio n

93.8 92.6 91.9

100.0 90.9 88.8 80.0 87.5 86.2 79.0 80.7 80.6

The results of the English Language Arts CRT have been extremely positive. Over the past 4 years we, as a school, have been on average, above both regional and provincial averages in most aspects of the CRT. This past year it has been noted that the Informational/Non-Fiction section slipped a little. This will be addressed.

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2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

School Region Province School Region Province School Region Province School Region Province Multiple Choice

Number Concepts

77.4 68.0 68.0 58.7 66.1 66.6

Number Operations

77.4 68.0 68.0 58.7 66.1 66.6

Patterns and Relations

71.9 70.8 70.7 64.8 71.0 71.3

Shape

&Space

61.1 72.8 73.3

Statistics and Probabilit

y

97.4 85.8 85.5 58.3 63.2 65.4

Constructed Response: Percentage of students meeting/exceeding grade level expectations Patterns

and Relations

59.4 55.2 55.2

Number ^74.8 ^68.1 ^68.1

Criteria ^55.6 ^64.0 ^65.5

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Public Exam data (4-year trend data (average final mark))

Course 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

Schoo

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l Region Provinc e

French 3200 ^76.5 ^71.6 ^72.7

Français 3202 ^75.3 ^75.6 ^76.0 ^75.7 ^74.6 ^75.0 ^75.4 ^75.7

Mathematics 3205/3200 ^81.3 ^80.1 ^79.1 ^80.0 ^79.8 ^79.8 ^77.8 ^77.9 ^92.0 ^76.2 ^77.4

Mathematics 3204/3201 ^75.1 ^62.6 ^62.8 ^65.8 ^60.6 ^61.3 ^64.9 ^63.5 ^63.8 ^64.8 ^66.1 ^66.1

World Geography 3202 ^72.0 ^68.4 ^68.8 ^72.2 ^68.2 ^70.0 ^89.0 ^68.9 ^70.1 ^71.8 ^68.8 ^69.7

World History 3201 ^70.0 ^70.5 ^67.6 ^68.6 ^69.9 ^70.4 ^68.6 ^69.7 ^69.7

Histoire mondiale 3231 ^74.9 ^74.7 ^74.8 ^72.7 ^71.7 ^70.9 ^73.5 ^72.2

Biology 3201 ^72.3 ^66.1 ^65.9 ^64.6 ^67.5 ^66.5 ^63.5 ^65.2 ^65.3 ^68.1 ^67.6

Chemistry 3202 ^77.5 ^72.2 ^71.3 ^57.8 ^71.6 ^71.9 ^70.0 ^72.4 ^72.8 ^70.3 ^72.0 ^72.8

Physics 3204 ^75.3 ^74.6 ^74.5 ^49.3 ^74.8 ^75.0 ^72.8 ^73.3 ^74.3 ^72.5 ^73.4

Earth Systems 3209 ^63.2 ^62.6 ^60.3 ^60.3 ^62.5 ^61.8 ^60.9 ^61.1

English 3201 ^66.9 ^65.2 ^65.0 ^70.3 ^69.6 ^69.3 ^68.6 ^70.8 ^70.6 ^68.6 ^70.6 ^69.9

The overall public exam scores were on par with provincial scores. All averages were within 2 percentage points of region and provincial results. This is very encouraging has this year we had 85% of our students enrolled in academic/public exam courses.

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Advanced/Academic/General Enrolment

Percentage of Students enrolled in Academic/Advanced/General Level III courses High School Enrolment = ___19__

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

Advanced Mathematic

s (Math 3200)

7.7 21.6 21.2 3.9 20.5 19.6 0.0 25.1 21.7 10.0 26.1 22.7

Academic Mathematic

s (Math 3201)

41.0 58.2 58.4 61.5 62.6 62.5 61.1 56.4 56.8 75.0 57.1 58.4

Applied Mathematic

s (Math 3202)

51.3 20.3 20.5 34.6 16.9 17.9 38.9 18.5 21.5 15.0 16.8 19.0

Academic English (English

3201)

63.0 79.3 76.6 63.0 79.0 76.5 78.6 81.7 79.2 80.0 82.0 79.3

General English (English

3202)

37.0 20.7 23.4 37.0 21.0 23.5 21.4 18.4 20.8 20.0 18.0 20.8

The 4 year trend is very positive for Baltimore School. We have made it a goal of increasing the percentage of students enrolled in the academic program and the trend has pointed upward over the past four years.

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Graduation Rate and Status

Percentage of Eligible Graduates that Graduate and Percentage of Graduates with Honours, Academic, or General High School Enrolment = ___19__

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

School Region Province School Region Province School Region Province School Region Province Graduation

Rate

100.0 92.5 92.7 100.0 96.0 95.7 100.0 94.9 95.2 100.0 93.9 94.0

Graduation Status

Honours ^29.6 ^30.5 ^27.7 ^24.0 ^30.5 ^28.7 ^21.4 ^30.7 ^29.3 ^15.8 ^33.1 ^31.1

Academi c

22.2 40.8 40.1 28.0 39.4 38.2 35.7 42.4 40.2 63.2 42.6 41.4

General ^48.2 ^28.7 ^32.2 ^48.0 ^30.1 ^33.2 ^42.9 ^26.9 ^30.5 ^21.1 ^24.3 ^27.5

This is the one area that we are most proud of as a school. Over the 4 year period we have went from graduating 50% of our students with an academic diploma, to this past year where 79% of our graduates attained honours/academic status. The graduation rate has remained consistent at 100%.

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Report on School Development Plan for Previous Year

Goal 1. To promote academic achievement by developing and fostering 21^stCentury learners Objective 1.3: Enhance student use of 21^stCentury Learning

skills (The 4 C’s communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration)

Objective 1.4: Ensure students are achieving to their academic ability.

Evaluation 1.3

Great strides have been taken to incorporate the 4 C’s into everyday teaching and learning at Baltimore School. New Ipads have been purchased, along with many apps to foster the 21^st Century learning skills. It is a focus in many classrooms and the emphasis will now be to ensure all teaching staff has this as a main focal point for the upcoming year.

Evaluation 1.4

First and foremost, attendance became a focus to ensure all students were attending regularly and this was accomplished as our attendance has improved overall. Bi-monthly

achievement assemblies were organized to recognize student work. This will continue next year with improvements already noted.

Goal 2. To promote student and staff wellness.

Objective 2.3: Promote connection between healthy bodies and healthy minds

Objective 2.4: Ensure students are equipped with knowledge and strategies to make wise choices

Evaluation 2.3

An emphasis was placed on eating healthier and cutting down on junk food in the school. Many student presentations were

organized regarding mental health and wellness. There were also varied physical activities for students to encourage more physical fitness participation from students.

Evaluation 2.4

The Digital Citizenship program was implemented across all grades and was very well received. Numerous presentations were giving to students from such organizations as RCMP, Eastern Health and Live Different. A general emphasis was placed on student responsibilities to be good citizens.

Goal 3. To foster a safe and caring environment.

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Objective 3.3: Cultivate a climate of empathy and anxiety

awareness. Objective 3.4: Increase student awareness of socially acceptable

behaviors in the real and virtual worlds.

Evaluation 3.3

Throughout the year an emphasis was placed on anxiety awareness. Presentations were given to students, students participated in workshops and several staff were in-serviced on the topic. A Gay Straight Alliance student group was organized and held regular meetings which resulted in several school-wide initiatives being undertaken.

Evaluation 3.4

Anti-bullying awareness program was initiated with students given several presentations. The PBS Matrix was updated and displayed throughout the school and regular discussions took place with students in regards to acceptable behaviors in the real world and online.

Operational Issues

Year Issue Action Evaluation

2014-15

Upgrade computer labs

12 new computers were purchased along with a new printer

It was a start however more is needed as more computers need replacing.

Smartboards/Teamboards for all classrooms

1 Smartboard was purchased and now all classrooms are equipped.

Completed however some Teamboards will soon need replacement.

Set up new Film/Av Room

Idea was considered however not

actioned as of yet. Not completed due to cost.

New wall mats for gym

New wall mats were purchased. Completed.

More Tables for Cafeteria

10 new tables were purchased. Completed.

More Hubs needed for wireless

3 more Hubs were purchased. Completed.

New TV screens for hallways

Monies have been set aside for purchase.

Not completed.

Purchase outside storage container

Idea was considered however not actioned as of yet.

Not completed.

Actions for Change

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Goal 1. To promote academic achievement by developing and fostering 21^stCentury learners.

Objective 1.3: Enhance student use of 21^stCentury Learning skills (The 4 C’s communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration)

Objective 1.4: Ensure students are achieving to their academic ability.

Actions for Change 1.3

The strides that were taken over the past year will be built upon and more in-service will be provided to staff. The shift from teacher delivered material to student focused learning is in full swing and more progress will be made throughout the year.

Our goal is not only to ensure students are achieving to their ability but to move to the next level of creating an environment where students are challenged above and beyond their academic abilities.

Goal 2. To promote Wellness.

Objective 2.3: Promote connection between healthy bodies and

healthy minds Objective 2.4: Ensure students are equipped with knowledge and

strategies to make wise choices Actions for Change 2.3

Awareness will be a focus as a ‘Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Day’ is planned for early in the school year. There will also be more physical activities planned for students.

Providing students with a focus towards their future and the choices made today may well have a great impact on their future.

There will also be more emphasis placed on career choices for students in Senior High and to expose them to the tremendous opportunities that are available to them.

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Goal 3. To foster a safe and caring environment.

Objective 3.3: Cultivate a climate of empathy and anxiety awareness.

Objective 3.4: Increase student awareness of socially acceptable behaviors in the real and virtual worlds.

The establishment of the GSA will allow students an

opportunity to put forward issues and concerns that many youth may be encountering at this stage in their lives. There will also be directed focus groups to gain a better understanding of the many issues and concerns.

Knowing acceptable and unacceptable online behaviors will become the norm rather than the exception. There will be a greater importance placed on the model digital citizen and what that entails.

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Baltimore School 1 Year School Development Plan Template

Baltimore School Development Plan 2015-2016

Goal 1: To promote academic achievement by developing and fostering 21

^st

Century learners.

Objective 1.5: Increase the percentage of students achieving at a higher academic level

Objective 1.6: Increase and promote the importance of attendance for achievement.

Strategies:

1.5.1 Recognize students achieving Honors at Monthly assemblies

1.5.2 Using an elective (5 periods) for Math and Language in HS Courses for at risk students

Strategies:

1.6.1 Celebrate attendance at monthly achievement assemblies 1.6.2 Provide café cash for zero days absent at the end of month

(draw from each homeroom)

1.6.3 Make personal home contact for absentee chronics

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1.5.3 Participation in extra- curricular activities is tied to completed work.

1.5.4 Celebration of academics through assemblies, displays and awards.

1.6.4 Incorporate blog in the monthly school newsletter memo indicating positive benefits of attendance

Indicators of Success:

1.5.1 Increase in number of students receiving honors 1.5.2 More at risk students maintaining academic achievement

1.5.3 Less assignments passed in late

1.5.4 More students getting recognized for academic achievements

Indicators of Success:

1.6.1 More students getting recognized for good attendance 1.6.2 More money given out at assemblies

1.6.3 Chronic absentees miss less school 1.6.4 Increase in overall attendance

Goal 1. Support Plan

Financial Professional Development/Time Required

1.5.1 Prizes for honors awards 1.5.4 Awards for achieving students 1.6.2 Café Cash

1.5.1

Goal 2: To promote wellness.

Objective 2.5: Enhance opportunities for staff and student leadership and input.

Objective 2.6: Ensure a focus on staff wellness Strategies:

2.5.1 Improved communication regarding groups/committees through monthly updates.

2.5.2 Encourage openness and willingness to participate in groups/committees

2.5.3 Student leadership group give more frequent updates to the student body.

2.5.4 Open dialogue between the student group and teachers regarding leadership opportunities.

Strategies:

2.6.1 Survey staff to determine common concerns.

2.6.2 Facilitate discussion regarding results of survey 2.6.3 Improve staff morale.

Indicators of Success: Indicators of Success:

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2.5.1 Monthly group/committee reports at staff meetings.

2.5.2 Increased staff participation in committees

2.5.3 The delivery of information to the entire student body in a variety of ways (ie. Flyers, bulletin boards, announcements, TV’s, etc.)

2.5.4 Increased opportunities for sharing of ideas between students and staff (ie. Student leadership group giving long term plan to teachers at staff meeting)

2.6.1 Develop and administer a survey. Collate answers to determine common concerns

2.6.2 Facilitate a sharing session in a conducive environment (ie.

Circle formation) to discuss survey results and concerns.

2.6.3 Overall staff morale has improved.

2.5.3 Purchase new hallway tv’s. 2.5.1 NLTA wellness presentation to staff

Goal 3: To foster a safe and caring environment.

Objective 3.5: Reinforce positive social behaviours, beliefs and values throughout the school.

Objective 3.6: Develop a culture of respect and acceptance of diversity.

Strategies:

3.5.1 5 Digital Citizenship Sessions

3.5.2 Continue with Star Student. Initiate PBIS Fridays for entire school.

3.5.3 Achievement Assembly (Student of the Month)

3.5.4 Promotion of Bullying Intervention protocol 3.5.5 Consistent use of student Code of Conduct.

Strategies:

3.6.1 Expand GSA to be more inclusive.

3.6.2 Reinforce PBS matrix/Mini-lessons required for all classes.

3.6.3 LGBTQ sensitivity training for staff.

3.6.4 Mental health awareness/violence awareness sessions.

Mental Health sensitivity training session.

3.6.5 K-6 Diversity awareness (family unit/cultural differences).

3.6.6 Information session for students regarding Review 360.

3.6.7 Colleague of the Month

3.6.8 Staff Wellness – NLTA presentations

Indicators of Success: Indicators of Success:

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3.5.1 Completed 5 sessions.

3.5.2 Observed increase in positive student behavior.

3.5.3 6 Assemblies completed.

3.5.4 Incidents of bullying are dealt with immediately.

3.5.5 School climate survey indicates students feel they are treated fairly.

3.6.1 Increased student participation.

3.6.2 School climate survey results are more positive.

3.6.3 Training completed.

3.6.4 Training completed.

3.6.5 Sessions completed and resources provided.

3.6.6 Information session provided to students.

3.5.2 Money for prizes 3.6.2 Money for signage

3.6.7 Money for Colleague of the Month

3.6.3 LGBTQ sensitivity training 3.6.4 Mental Health sensitivity training 3.6.8 NLTA wellness programs

Operational Issues

Year Issue Action

2015-16 Sound System for Library Storage Bins

Conversation Benches for Hallways

Restock Math Manipulatives for K – 12 grades Ziggy’s for classroom use.

TV’s for Hallways

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10 Mini IPAD’s

Purchase 1 SmartBoard for Emergency use.

Update teacher Computers

Baltimore School Fundraising 2014 – 2015

The following is a summary of all fundraising undertaken at Baltimore School during the 2014 -2015 school year.

#1 Norcard Fundraiser $ 4,766.48

#2 Quentin Reddy Concert $ 1,245.00

#3 Card Games (March/April/May) $ 1,872.15

#4 Bingo $ 3,294.10

#5 Cold Plates $ 1,907.00

#6 Pizza $ 1,439.00

#7 Concerts (December/June) $ 3,607.00

#8 50/50 Draw $ 2,017.00

Total: $ 20,147.73

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Varsity $ 14,557.89

Recycling $ 3,243.80

Student Leadership $ 1,367.80

Grad $ 8,162.05

Total: $ 27,331.54

$47,479.27