Middle School Plan for Student Success W.A. Fraser Middle School School Goal for Gr. 7 team for 2016-­‐17 Team Members: Elizabeth Cheng, Kelly Hiebert, Christina Marples, Margaree Albiston, Aubrey Schols, Lucas Abbot, Travis Alstad, Sonia Kraljevic School Context http;//wafms.sd34.bc.ca http://www.sd34.bc.ca/district/reports/strategic-­‐plan http://www.bcedplan.ca/
Inquiry Question (what is the How can we improve student integrity? (Integrity: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Synonyms: honesty, honour, good character, principles, morality, truthfulness, fairness, trustworthiness, sincerity Rationale (Why are we doing this?) (Please refer to school data) Teachers notice an increase in lack of respect students demonstrate towards others, the learning environment and the school. There is a lack of pride in work, less connection to the work. Perhaps this is a reflection of a lack of connection to the school and/or the class. The assessment of current grade 7 students against the Performance Standards for Social Responsibility shows the following; percent of students minimally or not yet meeting ; Contributing to class and community 27% Solving problems in peaceful ways 20% Valuing diversity & defending human rights 16% Exercising democratic rights and responsibilities 48% Graphs of results attached. Who will be responsible? Timeline for each phase How will you assess Professional Development burning issue you want to address?) ?as?team?) Strategies (Include ELL & LSS) effectiveness of strategy? and/or Resources Assess students using Social responsibility performance standards Elizabeth provides copies Teachers administer Samuel compiles results By end of September 2017 And April 2018 (for district deadline) Ministry document – must be effective Performance Standards for Social Responsibility Students assess themselves using Performance Standards for Social Responsibility – kid friendly version Elizabeth provides copies Teachers administer Samuel compiles results By end of each term Ministry document – must be effective Performance Standards for Social Responsibility – kid-­‐friendly version Administer an attitudinal survey to all students regarding school culture Sonia will search for existing surveys to use Samuel creates an online version Teachers administer surveys October 2017 May 2018 results iPads, the survey Create an Advisory program that can be used to hold regular class meetings to discuss issues and build community and caring Teachers collaborate on the format and focus Start in September 2017 Student involvement and reflections Resources on effective class meetings Create Student Council program involving representatives from each grade level as well as representatives of our First Nations students Christina, Elizabeth, Sonia End of October 2017 Student involvement Time to meet with student council Revise Interim report card to reflect Core Competencies and report on these in addition to work habits Kelly will draft and team will revise End of September 2017 Current interim report and core competencies from new curriculum. Implement a Character education program that focuses on Core Competencies Teachers collaborate to develop lessons Term 2 Teacher created assessments Existing programs to review Schedule C.O.D.E. circles through ARJA for each class Teachers schedule for their own classes By end of November 2017 Student involvement and reflections ARJA representative to schedule Progress District Strategic Plan • Excellence in teaching Instruction in character e ducation will be created based on student feedback from survey – places students at centre of planning Connections: Explain how your school goal aligns with any of the strands from the District’s Strategic Plan, the Middle School Operational Plan and/or the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement.
Middle School Operational Plan • Promote best practices in all middle schools • Build the capacity of principals, vice-­‐
principals, teachers, & EAs • Improve the achievement of Aboriginal students • Use technology to enhance classroom instruction and assessment • Engage parents and the community Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement • Increase student pride • Increase reading scores • Increase sense of belonging • Increase graduation rates Advisory program, team planning and teaching, Newsletter will be used to communicate Student Council activities Student council participation Involvement with student council and student led activities help build pride, teamwork, responsibility, connectedness which in turn contributes to positive self-­‐esteem Advisory and students council will also be an opportunity for Aboriginal students to gain deeper connections and sense of belonging to school and peers as well as a developing sense of pride. help to; The strategies outlined all -­‐
Support the well-­‐being of self and the community. -­‐
Are holistic, reflective and relational – focusing on connectedness, reciprocal relationships, a sense of place. -­‐
Help students recognize the consequences of their actions -­‐
Involve elder generation (sharing circles) -­‐
Allow students to share their personal story -­‐
Provide an avenue to explore one’s identity -­‐
Teach students patience and understanding