2007-2008 School Report
Hazelwood School Development
Our
Hazelwood
Elementary embraces a child-centered, respectful environment, which fosters a
desire for life long learning. Through a home/school partnership, we promote
independence, academic achievement and a healthy lifestyle.
School Development Plan 2008-2009 (Year 2 of 3)
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Goal
1: To improve student
learning and academic performance in Mathematics from Grades K-6 by
June 2010.
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Objective 1.1: Students will improve their use of strategies to communicate about and reason about Mathematics. |
Objective 1.2: Students will improve their ability to problem solve. |
Objective 1.3: Teachers will avail of more internal assessments to inform instruction and to monitor student achievement. |
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Indicators of Success: -Improved work samples -Enhanced rubric scores -Oral presentations of group work in problem-solving -CRT results -Report Card Scoring -Results in Pythagorus competition -Primary CAMET scores. -Parental feedback |
Indicators
of Success: -Summative evaluation -Enhanced journal entries -CRT results -Improved test scores -Portfolio piece reflections -Are students using a variety of strategies rather than one? -Are students using math terminology in their answers? -Comparison of rubric scores |
Indicators of Success: -Improved test scores -Observation of work samples -Report Card Results -Gr. 3 CAMET |
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Strategies: 1.1.1 Continue with Math Leadership Action Team. 1.1.2 Continue with number/problem of the month 1.1.3 Do a Math Relay Day 1.1.4 Hazelwood Highlights: At home math challenges that encourage parents to be involved in their children’s math skills in everyday situations. 1.1.5 Continue Math competitions for students 1.1.6 Continue with assessment for learning strategies. 1.1.7. Math rubric discussion at one of the staff meetings. 1.18 Oral presentations-Explain what you know. 1.1.9 Connecting math to art and dance. 1.1.10 Record oral explanation to help them gain confidence in communicating their reasoning.
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Strategies: 1.2.1 Continue modeling, discussing and journaling about mathematical thinking 1.2.2 Continue with problem of the month for Primary/Elementary displayed on a central Bulletin Board 1.2.3 In-servicing on effective math tools (i.e. usage of the Smart Board) to communicate mathematically 1.2.4 Continue to incorporate Math stations at the Primary/Elementary level to encourage stronger foundation in key concepts (i.e. number sense). 1.2.5 Continue to use of Math games related to curriculum outcomes to provide skill practice 1.2.6 Folder set up in First Class with math problems. 1.2.7 Investigate math software. 1.2.8 Provide real-life
problems to solve. “Learn 1.2.9 Peer math mentors/buddies. 1.2.10 Homework Math Night. |
Strategies: 1.3.1 Create a bank of activities for assessments 1.3.2 Dedicate time at staff meetings to address issues and/or share valuable assessment information. 1.3.3 Use previous CRTs to assess/inform instruction 1.3.4 Develop common assessments at Grade level and use the rubric for grading. 1.3.5 Analysis of Report Card Results |
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1. Support Plan |
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Financial |
Professional
Development Sessions/Close- out Time |
Communication |
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1.1.1 $1500.00 – Math Materials, Literature 1.1.5 $200 – Math Back Packs |
1.2.4 In-servicing on various teaching practices for Math. 1.2.7 PD for in-servicing |
1.1.4 The Hazelwood Hurricane- Math Tips 1.1.6 Information about Math competitions |
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Goal
2: To improve student learning and academic performance in Language Arts
from Grades K-6 by June 2010. |
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Objective 2.1: To improve students’ listening skills. |
Objective 2.2: Students will improve their comprehension level of informational/ poetic pieces and visual literacy. |
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Indicators
of Success: -Improved scores on internal/external assessments -Running record results -Details provided during individual conferencing -Improved classroom
discipline -Improved scores on CRTs -Individual work samples -Portfolios -Increased appreciation for informational texts -Reading Assessment Kits -CAMET -Comparison of individual data scores from grade 3 and 6. -More time on task and improved classroom behavior. |
Indicators
of Success: -Improved scores on CRTs -Internal/External assessments -Running record results -Details provided during individual conferencing -Individual work samples -Portfolios -Increased appreciation for informational texts -Reading Assessment Kits -CAMET results. |
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Strategies: 2.1.1 Teachers will implement a structured listening program in their classroom. 2.1.2 Implement a weekly listening program in each grade level. 2.1.4 At divisional levels create a bank of listening activities. 2.1.5 Use fun games in the classroom to improve listening skills. 2.1.6 Continue to use listening centers in Primary. 2.1.7 Continue with assessment for learning (teacher awareness, provide literature on listening activities, inform instruction). 2.1.8 Continue with School Wide Listening Activities – use music, poetry, reproducible activities, Nelson series CDs 2.1.9 Continue with Teaching Blocks-Critical issues in teaching addressed i.e. Sept. – Listening Oct.- Visual Nov. – Poetry 2.1.10 Continue school wide buddy reading program with questioning one another as a required component of the program. 2.1.11 Elementary French program CD’s. 2.1.12 Questioning Strategies 5W’s. 2.1.13 Using music in the classroom. 2.1.14 Refer to First Steps (listening). 2.1.15 Oral problem solving (mental math). |
Strategies: 2.2.2 Schedule “Buddy Reading” – using varied texts including informational and poetic texts. 2.2.3 Use previously administered CRTs, magazines, informational books to enhance communication and writing. 2.2.4 Use the Smart Board as a teaching tool for informational/poetic pieces and visual literacy. 2.2.5 Informational Day using tiered assignments. 2.2.6 Improve classroom/ grade file. Build text and question file and get colored copy laminated. 2.2.7 Poet Visits and Poetic Recitations. 2.2.8 Students reading poetry over PA. 2.2.9 Create a student “Poetry Board”. 2.2.10 Students create an Informational Text. 2.2.11 Direct teaching of strategies to properly analyze poetic/informational pieces. (Modeling). 2.2.12 Nfld. book of poems and do illustrations that promote visual literacy. 2.2.13 Purchase necessary visual, poetic and informational materials needed. 2.2.14 Buddy reading using a variety of texts (i.e. tiered). |
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Goal
2. Support Plan |
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Financial |
Professional
Development Sessions/Close- out Time |
Communication |
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2.1.5 $300 School Based PD 2.2.1 $1000 quality informational books |
2.1.1 In-servicing on Listening Programs and comprehension strategies 2.1.4 Staff and Divisional Meetings |
2.1.4 Staff and Divisional Meetings 2.1.7 Time for the SLP to visit classes to demonstrate listening program |
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Goal 3: To foster a safe and
caring school culture for all members of the school community by 2010. |
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Objective 3.1: To create an environment of mutual respect and to continue to implement and monitor a school wide discipline policy. |
Objective 3.2: To promote the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle to parents and students. |
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Indicators
of Success: -Less discipline problems. -More feedback from parents and students -Enhance a positive response on subsequent student survey (2 surveys; one in Dec. and one in June). -Record/tallies of referrals to the office or # of entries in the discipline binder. -Observation of appropriate behaviors particularly hallways. -Students encouraging other students to make good choices. |
Indicators
of Success: -Food choices are nutritional and well-balanced. -Percentage of students participating in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. -Decrease in absenteeism (staff & students). - More healthy choices in cafeteria/serving sizes. |
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Strategies: 3.1.1 To continue with “The Power of Four” Matrix and introduce the Consequence Guide (Sept) and Office Referral Forms (Jan.). 3.1.2 Continue recognition of positive student behavior and achievements through “Thumbs Up” and “Gotchas”. 3.1.3 Continue to communicate to parents the initiatives that are undertaken by the school (i.e. Operation Christmas Child, The Lions Quest Program, Roots of Empathy, Peer Helpers, Juvenile Diabetes, Autism Awareness, Friendship Club, Peaceful Schools International Activities, Foster Children Sponsorship, Assemblies). 3.1.4 Continue with school-wide gatherings to promote appreciation, respect and celebration of others (Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day celebrations). 3.1.5 Newsletter communication on the value of celebrations and/or special projects. 3.1.6 Students modeling positive behavior through role-play. |
Strategies: 3.2.1 Continue to highlight fruit day, veggie day, litter-less lunch day. 3.2.3Continue with PD around wellness/stress in a staff meeting. 3.2.4 Continue to embrace various activities that promote active, healthy living (i.e.: Aquatics Program, Active Schools Program, intramurals, outdoors play, Yoga guests, Line Dancing guests, and FITGO). 3.2.5 Continue to educate students through presentations and videos. 3.2.6 Continue a monthly school-wide fitness activity. 3.2.7 Newsletter Health Tips. 3.2.8 Promote “no fast food” delivered to school. 3.2.9 Investigate initiating a Breakfast Program. |
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Goal
3. Support Plan |
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Financial |
Professional
Development Sessions/Close- out Time |
Communication |
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3.1.1 $ 200 for PBS prizes; $100 on PBS Literature 3.2.1 $200 for Healthy Snack Day 3.2.6 $100 for Fitgo prizes |
3.1.1 Professional Literature on PBS; Provision of Professional Development time for P.B.S. 3.1.5 Time to dialogue with various groups – Active Schools Representatives, Roots of Empathy Organizers |
3.1.4 Curriculum Night 33.2.7 The Hazelwood Hurricane Newsletter |
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Operational Issue |
Intended Action |
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Clutter/cleanliness |
Efforts
will be made to “de-clutter”. Arrangements will be made for the
removal of obsolete/broken materials throughout the school. |
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Support
Staff Allocation |
Administration
will continue to inform board office of needs. Also, the OH&S
committee will continue to lobby for changes to support staff allocation
(i.e. hours). |