Coronation School
"A Place to Grow"
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Coronation School
Three - Year Plan
2008 - 2011

Principal       Mr. Cameron Brown
Vice-Principal   Mr. Doug Canadine





“ A Place To Grow”Student: Trenna Cockshott, 1989
Clearview Public Schools
Mission and Mandate
Mission

    As our school motto indicates, we strive for Coronation School to be a place to grow.  We want every child to reach his or her potential in the safest environment possible.   Coronation School is committed to doing everything it can to offer the best education possible for it’s students.  We plan to continue working on developing the complete student through supporting best teaching practices, implementation of current technology and working collaboratively towards our goals.
School Profile
        Coronation School is a K - 12 public school supporting the education of 289 students from grades one to twelve plus 18 kindergarten students plus 17 students from Brownfield who receive instruction in CTS, Options and Food Studies one afternoon each week.  The school has a professional staff of 18.21 teachers and a support staff of 15.  We offer a full academic program and an ever - increasing number of elective courses.

Student Enrolments
(Note: 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 includes enrolled ECS - not included previously)

00/01
01/02
02/03
03/04
04/05
05/06
06/07
07/08
08/09
300
304
308
300
307
297
282
290
289

Goal One: High Quality Learning for All
Outcome: Schools are safe and caring.

Performance Measure:
1.  Teacher, parent, and student agreement that students are safe at school, learning the importance of caring for others, learning respect for others, and are treated fairly at school.
Strategies
Review vision policies, practices, and procedures.
Provide relevant supports for “at risk” students.
Continue to maintain current FSWW support.
Integrate the Alberta Education Character Education curriculum into regular programming.
Participate in healthy relationships with community groups to enhance safe and supportive communities.Maintain administrative representation on the Hwy 12 Drug Task Force (DTF).
Develop and maintain playground supervision protocol and procedures.Develop and maintain playground emergency plans for all school personnel.
Targets for performance measure #1: (see data in appendix)
08-09:    91%
09-10:    92%
10-11:    93%
Outcome: The education system meets the needs of all K-12 students, society and the economy.

Performance Measures:
1.  Teacher, parent, and student satisfaction with the opportunity for students to receive a broad program of studies, including fine arts, career, technology, and health and physical education.
2.  Teacher, parent and student satisfaction with the overall quality of education in Alberta.3.  Percentage of teacher, parent and student satisfaction with the accessibility, effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services for students in their community.
Strategies:
Explore alternatives for the delivery of instruction.
Maintain our new model for Special Needs delivery within the Division.
Integrate a variety of technologies to enhance student learning.
Build capacity using video conferencing as a learning tool.
Use technology to communicate with parents, such as the school/division website, Around Paintearth website etc…Establish pre-kindergarten programs for special needs students.
Promote PD opportunities among the entire staff.
Targets for performance measure # 1:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    77%
09-10:    78%
10-11:    79%
Targets for performance measure # 2:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    90%
09-10:    90%
10-11:    90%
Targets for performance measure # 3:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    85%
09-10:    86%
10-11:    87%

Outcome: Children at risk have their needs addressed through effective programs and supports.

Performance Measures:
Annual dropout rate of students aged 14 to 18.
Strategies:
Build Special Education leadership capacity.
Provide school-designated teachers responsible for Special Education with regular in-service to meet their learning needs.
Enhance the standardized testing program through staff training on the interpretation and use of the data produced.
Develop the knowledge and skills of support staff through targeted in-service sessions and support conference attendance.
Establish/strengthen relationships and protocols with other support agencies (e.g., SHP, CFSA, Mental Health, AHRE, DTHR).
Provide training programs for Family School Wellness Workers (FSWWs) built around schools’ identified needs.
Dialogue with agencies to provide specialized services.Develop effective transitioning practices.Direct and constant supervision by professional staff of all distance learning students and courses.
Targets for performance measure # 1:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    3%
09-10:    2%
10-11:    1%
Outcome: Students complete programs.

Performance Measures:
High school completion rate of students within three years of entering Grade 10.
Strategies:
Use technologies and resources to increase high school course offerings.
Identify students at risk.
Provide supports designed to increase program and high school completion rates.
Use school-to-work transition resources.
Improve communication with parents regarding student progress.
Develop effective transitioning practices.
Review school policies and practices to increase completion rates.
Direct and constant supervision by professional staff of all distance learning students and courses.
Targets for performance measure # 1:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    80%
09-10:    81%
10-11:    82%
Goal Two: Excellence in Student Learning Standards
Outcome: Students demonstrate high standards.

Performance Measures:
1.  Percentage of students in Grades 3, 6 and 9 who achieved the acceptable standard on provincial achievement tests.
2.  Percentages of students in Grades 3, 6 and 9 who achieved the standard of excellence on provincial achievement tests.
3.  Percentage of students who achieved the acceptable standard on diploma examinations.
4.  Percentage of students who achieved the standard of excellence on diploma examinations.
5.  Diploma examination participation rate.
6.  Percentage of Grade 12 students meeting Rutherford Scholarship eligibility criteria.
Strategies:
General
Use student performance data to drive high standards of student achievement.
Ensure curricular alignment between grades and schools.
Incorporate multi-literacy learning in instruction.Build capacity to develop effective assessment strategies.
Use imbedded PD opportunities as a vehicle for collaboration on curricular goals.Use imbedded PD to develop methods to develop better communication of curricular outcomes to parents.English Language Arts
Sustain and develop literacy initiatives and programs.
Mathematics
Explore ways to raise the profile of Mathematics.
Provide in-service sessions on current practices and thinking in math.
Develop math surveys to gauge the attitudes of students.
Develop “curriculum maps” including a list of key concepts covered at each grade level.
Write curricular outcomes in student friendly language.Science
Integrate technologies to enhance student learning.
Social Studies
Support implementation of new curriculum
Continue working with other teachers in the district to improve best teaching practices.
Targets for performance measure # 1:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    85%
09-10:    85%
10-11:    85%
Targets for performance measure # 2:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    24%
09-10:    24%
10-11:    24%
Targets for performance measure # 3:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    94%
09-10:    94%
10-11:    94%
Targets for performance measure # 4:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    20%
09-10:    20%
10-11:    20%
Targets for performance measure # 5:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    57%
09-10:    57%
10-11:    57%
Targets for performance measure # 6:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    57%
09-10:    57%
10-11:    57%
Outcome: Students are well prepared for lifelong learning.

Performance Measures:
High school to post-secondary transition rate within four years of entering Grade 10.
Strategies:
Support career fairs for students in Grades 9-12
Maintain a working relationship with Colleges.
Host ELAA post secondary fairs.
Increase availability of CEU’s through extra-curricular offerings.
Adjustment and enhancement of programming for students.
Maintain a strong RAP and work experience program.
Introduce and maintain a strong portfolio program.
Targets for performance measure # 1:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    90%
09-10:    91%
10-11:    92%
Outcome: Students are well prepared for employment.

Performance Measures:
Teacher and parent agreement that students are taught attitudes and behaviours that will make them successful at work when they finish school.
Strategies:
Maintain “career corners” in high schools for students to access current information.
Integrate a post-secondary perspective into high school core programs.
Restructure Career Prep program.
Review the feasibility of implementing mandatory portfolio development as a graduation requirement.
Maintain the RAP, Work Experience, and Green Certificate programs available to students.Pursue joint initiatives with other institutions and agencies (e.g., RDC, AHRE) to provide more local opportunities for students.
Continue seeking projects involving students working directly with community members.
Targets for performance measure # 1:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    93%
09-10:    94%
10-11:    95%
Outcome: Students model the characteristics of active citizenship.

Performance Measures:
Teacher, parent and student agreement that students model the characteristics of active citizenship.
Strategies:
Promote citizenship through extracurricular activities
Maintain the Senior’s Supper.Actively seek partnerships and involvement with community service activities.
Continue leadership program in junior high school.
Targets for performance measure # 1:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    84%
09-10:    85%
10-11:    86%

Goal Three: Highly Responsive and Responsible Jurisdiction
Outcome: The jurisdiction demonstrates effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Performance Measures:
Teacher and parent satisfaction with parental involvement in decisions about their child’s education.
Strategies:
Involve parents in schools through;
-       literacy nights
-       parent volunteer programs-      plays-  sporting events-        rodeo breakfast-        Senior’s supper-        Operation Christmas Child-      Newsletters-    Letter in Coronation Review-    Meet the Creature Night-        Remembrance day ceremonyIncrease participation in parent teacher conferences.
Provide ongoing and effective feedback to parents.
Receive feedback from parents.
Targets for performance measure # 1:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    89%
09-10:    90%
10-11:    91%

Outcome: The jurisdiction demonstrates leadership and continuous improvement.

Performance Measures:
1.  Percentage of teachers and parents who indicate that their school and schools in their jurisdiction have improved or stayed the same in the last three years.
2.  Percentages of teachers who agree that professional development opportunities made available through the school jurisdiction are focused on jurisdiction priorities, effectively address their ongoing professional development needs, and contribute significantly to their professional growth.
Strategies:
Continue using a variety of instructional strategies.
Develop collaborative Professional Growth Plans.
Align teacher PD with school PD plans.
Develop school PD Plans that clearly reflect district initiatives and school priorities.
Use the “lead teacher” model and regular e-mail updates to provide information on new/changed curricula.
Support teachers to attend the AAC and Leading and Learning Conferences, as well as other relevant conferences.
Incorporate current assessment theory and best practice in classroom instruction. Establish and maintain comprehensive and collaborative PD opportunities.
Targets for performance measure # 1:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    87%
09-10:    88%
10-11:    89%
Targets for performance measure # 2:  (see data in appendix)
08-09:    91%
09-10:    92%
10-11:    93%




PD Plan At-a-Glance
2008-2010

Event
Year 2                  2008-09
Year 3              2009-2010
Day 1 School-hosted

Aug. “Setting the course”
Aug. “Setting the course”
Day 2 Division

Aug.  Assessment (1 hr.)
Aug.  Assessment (1 hr.)
Day 3 Division

Aug.  Assessment (1 hr.)
Aug.  Assessment (1 hr.)
School Organizational Day
Aug. ½ day goal setting/collab.
Aug. ½ day goal setting/collab.
School Organization Day
Aug. ½ day goal setting/collab.
Aug. ½ day goal setting/collab.
Embedded Time
Sept. – First Aid
Sept.
Embedded Time
Sept. - tech inservice/sessions
Sept. - tech inservice/sessions

Embedded Time
Oct. collab. Division work
Oct. collab. Division work

Embedded Time
Oct. - collab. Division work
Oct. collab. Division work
Embedded Time
Nov. - collab. Division work
Nov. collab. Division work
Embedded Time
Nov.  Assessment (1 hr.)
Nov.  Assessment (1 hr.)

Embedded Time
Dec. - collab. Division work
Dec.  - collab. Division work

Embedded Time
Dec. - collab. Division work
Dec.  - collab. Division work

Embedded Time
Jan.  Assessment (1 hr.)
Jan.  Assessment (1 hr.)

Embedded Time
Jan. - collab. Division work
Jan. - collab. Division work

Day 4 School-hosted
(Semester Break)
Jan.
Jan.
Embedded Time
Feb.

Feb.

Embedded Time
Feb. - collab. Division work
Feb. - collab. Division work

Embedded Time
Mar. - collab. Division work
Mar. - collab. Division work

Embedded Time
Mar.  Assessment (1 hr.)
Mar.  Assessment (1 hr.)

Embedded Time
Apr. - collab. Division work
Apr. - collab. Division work

Day 5 Division
Apr.  Assessment (1 hr.)
Apr.  Assessment (1 hr.)
Embedded Time
Apr. - collab. Division work
Apr. - collab. Division work
Embedded Time
May  Assessment (1 hr.)
May  Assessment (1 hr.)

Embedded Time
May – Year end organization and collaboration
May  – Year end organization and collaboration
Embedded Time
Jun.  - Reflection and organization for next yrs PD
Jun.  - Reflection and organization for next yrs PD
Embedded Time
Jun.  - Reflection and organization for next yrs PD
Jun.  - Reflection and organization for next yrs PD
Student Transition Meetings Day
Jun.  – Transition with students
Jun.  – Transition with students
School Organizational Day
Jun.  - timetabling
Jun.  - timetabling