School Improvement Plan 2013-2014
Roots to Grow,
Wings to SOAR!
LITERACY
We the staff of EAGLE RIDGE P.S. commit to…
Facilitating higher order, creative thinking skills and cooperative learning structures through
collaborative inquiry, to prepare students for managing future challenges and changes.
Facilitating an uninterrupted Comprehensive Literacy Block (100-120 minutes) in all classrooms with
an emphasis on guided groups/practice
By December 13, 2013, Primary, Junior and Intermediate target students will advance one level in
Reading Achievement from diagnostic to summative, based on Observational Surveys, Running
Records, and CASI like questions.
78% of participating primary students and 73% of participating junior students will achieve provincial
standard in reading as measured by the 2013-2014 EQAO
90% of primary students and 80% of junior students will achieve provincial standard in writing as
measured by the 2013-2014 EQAO
By June 2014, 75% of participating grade 7 & 8 students will achieve level 3 on CASI in the focused
areas of summarizing and inferencing
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NUMERACY
We the staff of EAGLE RIDGE P.S. commit to…
Focus on using technology in numeracy and to teach collaborative inquiry through 3 part lessons using evidenced based strategies, open and parallel tasks in whole class and small group settings to enrich student learning.
By June 2014, 68% of participating grade 3 students and 67% of participating grade 6 students will achieve the Provincial Standard, as reported by the 2012-2013 EQAO results.
For every Co –teaching Math Pathway of Learning Unit, target students will move one level from diagnostic to summative.
Students will be able to connect real life to math by incorporating technology in instruction and through Three-Part Lessons.
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SAFE AND SECURE AT SCHOOL
We the staff of EAGLE RIDGE P.S. commit to… Ensuring all students and staff feel safe, emotionally and physically.
Model and teach anti-bullying, anti-homophobic and anti-racist strategies by integrating practices into
educational programming and interactions both in and outside the classroom.
Immediately deal with bullying that happens on Eagle Ridge P.S. School property, at school related
activities, on school busses or in any other circumstance (e.g. online) where engaging in bullying or in
behavior and/or language that is homophobic or racist in nature will have a negative impact on the
school climate and most importantly an individual’s well-being.
By June 2014, Eagle Ridge Public School will administer school climate surveys to access SMART goals and
develop initiatives related to Mental, emotional and physical well-being for staff, students and their
families.
By June 2014, Eagle Ridge Public school will have begun and will be continuing to provide training on an
ongoing basis in Mental Health Literacy, Mental Health First Aid, and the use of the Mental Health Toolkit.
By June 2014, 50% of staff will have the opportunity to participate in professional learning on evidence-
based safe and accepting schools initiatives addressing bullying, cyber-safety and cyber-bullying
prevention.
By June 2014, 100% of staff will be trained and provided with the opportunity to participate in training
related to violence incident interventions as well as work place health and safety.
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CULTURE, CARING AND COMMUNITY
We the staff of EAGLE RIDGE P.S. commit to...
· building an equitable, inclusive and engaging environment that is conducive to student achievement.
· Welcoming students, parents and community members, as respected, valued
partners
· Model and teach anti-bullying strategies by integrating practices into educational programming and interactions both in and outside the classroom.
By June 2014, 100% of Eagle Ridge P.S. students will have the opportunity to be engaged in, and participate in, learning opportunities that foster a commitment to
equitable outcomes and evidenced based strategies.
By June 2014 65% of total staff will be trained in restorative practices and Tribes TLC.
By June 2014, 65% of parents and community members will be involved and
engaged in activities and events both inside and outside of the classroom.
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PATHWAYS
• We the staff of EAGLE RIDGE P.S. commit to…
• Providing high quality learning while giving student opportunities to
improve their prospects for success in school and in life.
By June 2014, 75% of Primary, 83% of Junior, 85% of Intermediate students
will achieve a level of Good or Excellent in self-regulation as measured by
learning skills compiled in report cards.
By June 2014, Every student 7 and 8 will have an Individual Pathway Plan
(IPP) to successfully transition from grade 8 to grade 9 along the destination
pathway of their choice.
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Eagle Ridge P.S.
A GREAT PLACE
TO LEARN AND GROW!