Mobile Central High School - nlesd.caMobile Central High School Principal’s Message On behalf of the staff of Mobile Central High, I am pleased to present the 2012-2013 annual School

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Mobile Central High School

School Report 2012-2013

School Year

Our Mission Statement:

The mission of Mobile Central High School is to create a safe, caring environment that encourages mutual respect and promotes learning as a lifelong process so that all students can reach their maximum personal and academic potential.


A Message From

DARRIN PIKE CEO/DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

This school development report for the 2012-13 school year outlines your school’s successes and highlights in matters such as student achievement and professional development. The planning and execution of a school development plan is an important process that must be undertaken by 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 move ahead with the development of a new strategic plan for the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District I thank our administrators, teaching staff, school councils and school communities for their efforts in developing and implementing the previous plans to ensure student success and achievement. Such collaboration is important to grow together as a school community for the betterment of our education system. I look forward with great enthusiasm to the progress we are going to make as we build upon these school development plans and continue to provide a quality education for every student in our province. Sincerely, Darrin Pike CEO/Director of Education



Principal’s Message

On behalf of the staff of Mobile Central High, I am pleased to present the 2012-2013 annual School Development report. The report highlights many of our schools accomplishments and provides a platform for future development which will promote academic success. This past year both internal and external reviews were conducted on our school. Through this process many commendations and recommendations were identified and were used to further strengthen School Development and ultimately support Mobile’s commitment to success. The information provided was utilized and helped shape our new four year School Development plan. The two goals that were formed are: Goal 1: To increase student achievement through 21st century learning practices in an inclusive environment. Goal 2: To continue to provide and promote a respectful and safe school environment for all members of the school community. Mobile Central High is committed to supporting all students to ensure that they achieve academic success. We will continue to engage in consultations between our educators and home to assist all students to achieve to their potential. Our staff and community volunteers help provide extra-curricular and co-curricular activities that have been showcased both provincially and nationally. The students of Mobile Central High have provided stellar performances and have been true ambassadors for their school and communities. I would like to extend gratitude toward our entire team of teachers, staff, students, parents and community partners for their collaborative efforts to build a new plan that will ensure a safe and caring culture that focuses upon academic success. Thank you for your continued support and dedication. Gary Petten, B.PE.,B.ED,M.ED.

Principal Mobile Central High



School Council Message

Mobile Central High School Council met regularly in the 2012-2013 year to discuss various topics ongoing at the school. Each meeting was well focused with an agenda in place: school development, student council report, administrative report (including such things as fundraising , academic achievement, graduation etc.) and other items as addressed by the council. A focus this year was school development as the school was creating a new school development plan for the next four years. Each meeting involved a detailed discussion about the process and plan. In the fall of the year, teacher representatives and administration outlined the plan for the year. Two PD days in November began the internal review process. Such things as developing strengths and challenges and creating teams to develop a tentative plan centered around an academic goal and a safe and caring schools goal were discussed. Updates were given at each meeting. In the winter, another PD day enabled teachers to engage in developing goals, objectives and subsequent action plans. Some concern was expressed about whether some suggestions could be actioned, with a plan in place to identify the problems and how to better action specific objectives. School Council was interviewed by the external review team in April. As a whole, it was a very positive process. One suggestion was given to the external review team - the school council community and parent reps would have liked to be more involved in the internal review process. This was a recommendation from the external review team. The one year plan and four year plan were presented to the council after the external review process. Council role in this process was discussed. The council can support the plan in many ways: parent/community meetings and presentations about such things as drug awareness and mental health issues to support the safe and caring schools goals; awards banquet involvement as part of PBS; questions about academic achievement and the like. Overall, school council meetings were quite successful. Each meeting was very focused with a clearly outlined agenda followed each time. The school development process is a very positive experience and the school council will continue its involvement in this process this new school year. Sincerely,

Tanya Wall Teacher Representative on School Council


Overview of the School Mission Statement The mission of Mobile Central High is to create a safe, caring environment that encourages mutual respect and promotes learning as a lifelong process so that all students can reach their maximum personal and academic potential. What We Want For Mobile Central High: High level of learning for all students A safe, attractive, and positive atmosphere A culture of hard work and opportunity A school that functions as a learning community

Vision Statements

- Parents and families are viewed as active partners in, and supporters of the learning/teaching process.

- There is a trusting climate where teachers, students, parents, and community respect each other.

- Students are held in highest regard, and direction is provided for them to develop their unique potential.

- Teachers and students are working together in an environment which is a safe and secure place to learn.

- Students' educational experiences expand beyond the school building and into the community where students have a positive impact and are perceived as valuable community members.

- Students are involved in experiences which challenge their creativity, develop their respect for diversity and cultural differences, and promote their ability to make healthy choices.

- Students are eager and ready to learn in classrooms which support development of academic excellence, employability skills, and technological skills needed to be lifelong learners.


Our School Community Mobile Central High School is located on the scenic Southern Shore of the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland. The school has 241 students from grades 7 to 12. The total population of the area served by the school is approximately 3500, spread out in the two larger communities of Bay Bulls and Witless Bay, and in five smaller communities consisting of Mobile, Tors Cove, Burnt Cove, St. Michael’s and Bauline. Mobile High School is under the jurisdiction of the Eastern School District.

Mobile High School has a total of 18 full time and part time staff which includes Administration, Categorical and Non-Categorical Special Education Teachers, as well as classroom teachers and specialist teachers in the areas of guidance, music, physical education, technology and learning resources. We also have 2 student assistants. In addition to staff based at the school, we have itinerant services for speech-language pathology, hearing impairment, visual impairment, and education psychology. Secretarial, maintenance, and custodial support services are also provided. Programs Provided Mobile Central High school offers the provincially prescribed curriculum in grades 7 to 12. We offer a rich program of arts to our students. Our Music programs consist of junior and senior choir, junior and senior guitar, a rock band and guitar club. Our Art club provided many of our students the opportunity to demonstrate their drawing and painting talents. Our students also have access to public speaking and media production. In addition to the academics and arts, we also provide an excellent athletic program to our students. This program allows students to participate in many in-house and varsity activities. We have both male and female teams in the junior and senior divisions in a wide variety of sports. Key Highlights/Special Projects Partnerships It is abundantly clear that academic excellence can only be achieved through mutual cooperation between home, school and community. As part of our Mobile School Development Plan, we have identified a host of individuals, families and small and large business owners willing to assist the school financially through direct donations to the Mobile High School Scholarship Fund. Our Awards Night and Graduation Ceremony has grown exponentially to include nearly one hundred individual scholarships that are awarded to students from grades 7 to 12. Many community groups utilize the school such as the 50+ Club events and Girl Guides.


Additionally, we have entered into a partnership with the Penney Group of Companies who have made a substantial contribution to the school in both human and financial resources. Mobile High School has also developed, in partnership with the Pennecon Group of Companies, a successful Student Workplace Program. This student workplace program is an important part of our intervention program for at risk students. Students enrolled in the program undertake a course in Welding at Northland Construction one day of each week. Signature Cabinets donated over $6000.00 worth of display cases to highlight our students many achievements. Mobile Central High would also like to personally thank the following community sponsors who generously give to the Mobile Scholarship Fund each and every year.

LCM Contracting

Weldtech Industries Ltd. Gatherall’s Boat Tour Island Wide Irrigation

J&C Sod Farm John J. O’Brien

O’Brien’s Boat Tour Armstrong’s B&B

Captain’s Table Restaurant Elliot Holdings

Dr.& Mrs. Wade Mercer SeaBreeze Subway Inc.

Kinsmen Club The Bread &Cheese Inn

Town of Bay Bulls Ocean View Farms

Crane’s Junction Ltd Bidgood’s Wholesale

Royal Canadian Legion St. Bernard’s Elementary

Pet Designs The Hutch

Witless Bay Hardware Power’s Store

The Cahill Family The Carey/Walsh Family

The Emberley Family Government of Canada

Alderberry Blum Harrigan’s Store

Tom Kennedy Sr. in memory of Lorraine Kennedy

Tom Kennedy Jr. Shawmut Fisheries Williams Heating

Carey’s Bus Service O’Driscoll’s Escavating

Noel and Geri O’Dea Southern Shore Minor Hockey

Ocean View Properties O’conner 50+ Club

C & W Industrial and Fabrication HTL Construction

Paddy’s Convienience Ryan’s Funeral Home

Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish St. Peter and Paul Parish

Town of Witless Bay Mr. & Mrs. Frank Galgay Community Credit Union Elaine’s B&B By The Sea

Drs. Rod and Annette McCarthy A Cut Above

The Mullowney Family Department of Education

BBAAA


Senior Outreach Program - For the past several years, as part of our community connections involvement, MCHS offers a luncheon to our seniors in the community during Winter Carnival Week. The seniors are treated to a home cooked meal and are entertained by our students. Teacher Wellness – Sewing classes and fitness were just two things offered to our teachers this year as part of our school development plan. Student Activities Student Leadership Committee (SLC) This group is made up of class representatives from each homeroom who organize various activities throughout the year for students. Through their efforts, they have raised significant funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Janeway, foster child, local food bank, Christmas Happy Tree and the Terry Fox Foundation. Junior and Senior Girls and Boys Soccer Our teams participated in the Eastern School District league. The Senior Girls won SSNL Regional’s. Junior/Senior Girls Softball Both teams competed in the fall at a regional level. Senior Boys Softball The senior team competed in the fall at a regional level Sr. Boys Wrestling The Senior Boys competed at a regional level. Running Club They also participated in the Cross Country Running challenges and the Hershey Track and Field meet. Students also competed in the Harvest Run. Track and Field Both senior and junior teams competed at a regional level. Girls and Boys Basketball We had boys and girls basketball teams for each grade level. Our senior boys team participated in the Paddy Kane Memorial tournament in November and the David Emberley Memorial Tournament in February. The senior boys won the 3A provincials. Our senior girls placed second at the Paddy Kane Memorial Tournament, and the David Emberley Memorial Tournament. The Girls Senior Team also won the 3A provincials. The U17 girls placed second in Provincials.


Cheerleading Thirty girls participated in cheerleading from October to June on a weekly basis. This sport involves athletics such as conditioning, gymnastics, stunting and competitions. They won the Provincial Division Level Division and Level 2 tournament. The girls also won four awards at the Provincial Stunt Competition. Senior Boys Hockey The boys played both ice hockey and floor hockey at a regional level. Senior Girls Ice Hockey The girls played ice hockey at a regional level. MATE ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) Scout Competitions – Underwater Robotics Our students participated in the ROV competition at the Marine Institute in St. John`s. The grade seven and eight students participated in our Mobile ROV competition. Choirs/Rock Band. Our Choir/Band, performed at a number of events at the school. Our bands and choirs also performed at our annual Christmas and Spring Concerts. Student Travel Our students travelled on an EF Tour to Germany, France and Switzerland. 3 high school students travelled to Ottawa, to the Terry Fox Center for Encounters with Canada Tutoring for Tuition The Tutoring for Tuition Program is overseen by the Department of Advanced Education and Skills. It provides students in Levels 1, 2 & 3 an opportunity to earn a voucher towards payment of a post-secondary tuition. Tutors will earn tuition vouchers at a rate that reflects minimum wage to a maximum of 120 hours. Math Pi Week March 12 – 16. Our Math Department organized activities around Pi (3.14) and received funding from the Department of Education to help celebrate a week of mathematics. Social Studies Heritage Fair Our students created Heritage Fair Projects this year at both the school and district level. Science Science Fair Our students participated in school based and regional science fair.


English Annual Speech Night Junior high students participated in the annual MCHS speakoff in April. The winner competed in the ESDNL speech night. Christmas Happy Tree Once again, MCHS Happy Tree helped many children in our communities this year. The process usually begins in early November and continues to the last week of school in December. Operation Christmas Child This year our grade 9 students participated in Operation Christmas Child. Students packed shoeboxes with educational, hygienic, clothing and playtime items that they purchased and brought into school over a three week period. Each shoebox was shipped and given to an underprivileged child in one of over 160 receiving countries. Cadets Every Wednesday night and every Sunday, students in both junior high and senior high participated in Cadets. They are involved in both drills and many outdoor activities. Students also have the opportunity to travel to Gagetown, New Brunswick each summer. At the end of the Cadet year, students participated in an impressive AGC to recognize the accomplishments of the cadets.


AwardsandRecognition2012‐2013Our annual awards program recognizes the achievements of our students at the Graduation Awards Night and Recognition Assembly for grades 8-11. Students receive 50 dollars for the highest mark in each course from grades 8-12. Also, grades 7, 8, and 9 students receive a monetary award for placing in top three for their respective grade leve. As well, special memorial scholarhips are awarded to students as well.


Summary Report on the School’s Most Current Data

Provincial Assessment Data Grade 9 English Language Arts Grade 9 Enrolment = 41

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13

School District Province School District Province School District Province School District Province

Multiple Choice

Poetic 84.4 85.3 85.2 65.0 65.4 64.7 76.7 67.3 66.6

Informational 83.9 79.8 79.3 75.7 72.3 71.2 80.3 77.1 76.8 52.0 56.7 55.9

Constructed Response: Percentage of students achieving at Level 3 (i.e., grade level) or above

Demand Writing 96.4 86.6 85.5 78.6 82.7 83.3 100.0 91.5 90.6 100.0 93.6 92.7

Poetic 82.1 74.3 73.2 55.2 62.9 61.4 94.5 92.6 91.9

Informational 73.1 70.5 70.2 79.3 69.6 69.2 91.9 90.9 88.8 70.7 87.5 86.2

Informational (Multiple Choice):

- Significant decrease of 28.3% from last year. However, a major decrease in province and district also occurred. Demand Writing (Constructed Response):

- Scored 100% for second consecutive year exceeding both province and department. Informational (Constructed Response):

- Significant decrease of 20.2% from last year and below province and district. However, data is fairly consistent with school results prior to last year’s data.


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

Course 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13


French 3200 81.6 72.6 72.7 71.1 73.9 72.7 69.8 71.6 72.7

Français 3202 74.6 74.7 73.5 73.7 75.3 75.6 76.0 75.7

Mathematics 3204 65.0 61.1 61.7 70.2 61.4 62.0 56.6 62.6 62.8 62.7 60.6 61.3

Mathematics 3205 76.3 79.0 77.9 83.6 80.1 79.3 78.3 80.1 79.1 83.4 79.8 79.8

World Geography 3202 63.6 63.7 64.6 60.0 67.3 68.0 67.5 68.4 68.8 67.3 68.2 70.0

World History 3201 74.9 66.9 67.1 69.6 68.8 69.3 88.5 70.0 70.5 83.0 67.6 68.6

Histoire mondiale 3231 70.0 69.9 70.1 69.1 74.9 74.7 74.8 72.7

Biology 3201 58.7 64.1 64.4 67.4 64.8 64.0 58.4 66.1 65.9 61.5 67.5 66.5

Chemistry 3202 71.6 70.5 70.8 67.9 71.7 71.1 63.8 72.2 71.3 71.6 71.9

Physics 3204 78.3 70.8 71.0 82.3 74.4 74.0 57.6 74.6 74.5 68.0 74.8 75.0

Earth Systems 3209 62.0 61.4 61.8 61.7 63.2 62.6 60.3 60.3

English 3201 68.2 66.7 66.5 71.7 66.3 66.2 64.8 65.2 65.0 70.0 69.6 69.3

Math 3204

- Increase of 6.1% from previous year and above both province and district. Math 3205

- Increase of 5.1% from last year and above both province and district.


World Geography 3202

- Consistent with previous year’s data and slightly under province and district. World History 3201

- Decrease of 5.5% from last year’s data but significantly above province and district. Biology 3201

- Slight improvement of 3.1% but remains under provincial and district average. Physics 3204

- Increase of 10.4% increase from last year despite no increase in province and district. Remains below province and district scores.

English 3201

- Improvement of 5.2% from last year and exceeds the province and district.


Advanced/Academic/General Enrolment Percentage of Students enrolled in Academic/Advanced/General Level III courses High School Enrolment = _109_____

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13


AdvancedMathematics (Math 3205)

17.8 19.3 61.3 24.3 21.0 20.3 16.4 21.6 21.2 14.3 20.5 19.6

Academic Mathematics (Math 3204)

46.7 62.6 18.6 48.6 58.6 58.0 38.2 58.2 58.4 48.2 62.6 62.5

General Mathematics (Math 3206)

35.6 18.2 20.1 27.1 20.4 21.7 45.5 20.3 20.5 37.5 16.9 17.9

Academic English (English 3201)

45.2 76.8 75.0 76.7 77.3 74.2 63.6 79.3 76.6 70.3 79.0 76.5

General English English 3202

54.8 23.2 25.0 23.3 22.7 25.8 36.4 20.7 23.4 29.7 21.0 23.5

Advanced Math 3205 - Decrease in enrolment from previous year and is significantly under provincial and district enrolments.

Academic Math 3204 - Increase in enrolment but remains significantly under provincial and district enrolments.

General Math 3206 - Decrease in enrolments but remains above provincial and district enrolments.

Academic English 3201 - An increase enrolment of 6.7% but remains under provincial and district enrolments.

General English 3202

- A 6.7% decrease from last year but remains above the province and district.


Graduation Rate and Status Percentage of Eligible Graduates that Graduate and Percentage of Graduates with Honours, Academic, or General High School Enrolment = __109____

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13


Graduation Rate

100.0 91.6 92.6 97.6 91.4 91.7 100.0 92.5 92.7 97.0 94.2 94.2

Graduation Status

Honours 15.0 26.9 24.6 36.6 29.5 26.3 16.1 30.5 27.7 21.9 31.6 29.6

Academic 27.5 41.5 39.0 31.7 41.8 40.8 35.5 40.8 40.1 43.8 39.8 38.6

General 57.5 31.6 36.4 31.7 28.7 32.9 48.4 28.7 32.2 34.4 28.6 31.8

Graduation Rate

- Decreased from 100% to 97%. Honours Rate

- Increased 5.8% but remains below provincial percentages. Academic Rate

- Increasing consistently and exceeds both province and district. General

- Despite a spike in last year’s data the general population appears to be decreasing.


Scholarships Number of Level III students = __38______ Provincial Government Scholarships

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13

Junior Jubilee

Electoral $1000.00

Centenary

Moss

Total Scholarship/Bursary Offers

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13

Number of Students Awarded a Scholarship or Bursary

3 7 3 7

Total (estimated) Dollar Figure Offered (all students)

$36,000.00 $111,900.00 $5700.00 38,800.00

Mobile Central High students have been receiving significant scholarships and bursaries. We have also received our first Provincial Government Scholarship this year.


Internal Assessment Data (synthesis of report card data to report trends) Brief overview

Courses Class Average Pass Fail Total

Art 7 90.6 42 0 41Art 8 91.4 44 0 44Art 9 90.6 42 1 43Biology 2201 79.4 31 1 32Career Development 2201 89.8 42 2 44Chemistry 2202 63.1 15 2 17Core French 7 84 42 0 42Core French 8 86.8 43 0 43Core French 9 85.2 42 0 42English 1201 72.4 32 2 34English 1202 72.5 4 0 4English 2201 71.9 27 1 28English 2202 72.9 8 0 8English Language Arts 7 75.8 41 0 41English Language Arts 8 81 43 0 43English Language Arts 9 73.3 42 1 43Environmental Science 3205 60.7 19 1 20French 1200 82 25 1 26French 3200 75.4 21 1 22Health 7 96.7 42 0 42Health 8 96.2 44 0 44Health 9 84.6 42 0 42Healthy Living 1200 64.8 17 2 19Home Economics 9 82.1 40 2 42Mathematics 1201 66.2 30 3 33Mathematics 1202 54.2 5 2 7Mathematics 2200 62.3 14 3 17Mathematics 2201 53.1 8 2 10Mathematics 3206 83.4 9 0 9Mathematics 7 75.4 41 1 42Mathematics 8 81.5 44 0 44Mathematics 9 67.3 36 7 43Music 7 91.5 40 0 40Music 8 92.6 44 0 44


Music 9 90.7 42 1 43NL Studies 2205 79 41 1 42Physical Education 7 97.9 42 0 42Physical Education 8 97.8 44 0 44Physical Education 9 95 42 0 42Physics 2204 66.6 19 1 20Power and Energy 3201 77.5 20 1 21Religious Education 7 86.4 44 0 44Religious Education 8 89.5 42 0 42Religious Education 9 79.5 44 0 44Science 1206 70.9 38 0 38Science 7 80.2 40 0 40Science 8 86.6 44 0 44Science 9 85.3 43 0 43Skilled Trades 1201 70 31 0 31Social Studies 7 80.2 41 0 41Social Studies 8 84.9 44 0 44Social Studies 9 76.2 43 0 43Technology Education 7 91.9 42 0 42Technology Education 8 94.8 44 0 44Technology Education 9 87.1 43 1 44World Geography 3200 76.6 8 0 8Writing 2203 59.2 11 2 13

- It is abundantly clear that there is a high percentage of pass rates for all courses at Mobile Central High.

- Specific attention will be paid toward the grade nine Math having seven fails.


Report On School Development Plan 2011-2012 The table below represents our School Development Plan for the 2011-2012 School Year. The staff of Mobile High School were all assigned to Action Committees charged with implementing this plan. School Committees met on a formal basis once a month but also met on a daily basis in discussing strategies and objectives to meet the goals outlined in our one year plan.


Goal 1. Goal 1: To Improve Student Academic Achievement

Objective 1.1

Objective 1.1 Math

To help students develop mathematical literacy so they are prepared to solve problems, communicate and reason mathematically, and make connections between mathematics and its applications.

Objective 1.2

Objective 1.2 Science

Improve student placement in the appropriate Science courses through information sessions held for parents and students at junior and senior high.

Objective 1.3

Objective 1.3 English

To increase literacy through cross-curricular activities.

Evaluation 1.1

Commendations 1.1

-Two math days in school year.

-More math periods in intermediate schedule.

-Celebration of Pi Day.

- Math activities used cross-curricular

-Use of technology in Math.

-Regular math meetings.

- Sharing session at staff meetings regarding DI strategies

Recommendations 1.1

-Examine more school wide math days

-Continue with school wide activities

Evaluation 1.2

Commendations 1.2

-Grade nine students travelled to MUN and Cona

- Presentations to grade nine and twelve students on career choices.

- More science based activities cross curricular

- Find opportunities to co-teach and planning


Recommendations 1.2

-Continue to work on career education to all students

Evaluation 1.3

Commendations 1.2

-professional development on smart board and web based technology, and learning styles

- sharing of information on technologies

- All classrooms have smartboards

- 2 sets of smart response clickers


Recommendations 1.3

-Refocus interactive use of technology.

- Continue to implement Smart Respond technology


Goal 2. Goal 2: To Provide A Safe and Caring Learning Environment

Objective 2.1

Objective 2.1

Refine the implementation and application of the Mobile Code of Conduct

Objective 2.2

Determine ways to incorporate teacher wellness activities into the overall teacher schedule.

Objective 2.3

Commendations 2.1

-Developing more positive and respectful relationships through PBS.

- Recognition of student achievement, academic and otherwise, through newsletters, through PA, video monitors etc

The work done with PBS

Commendations 2.2

-Full day workshops with grade 6-12 students.

-PD Day with teacher physical activity

-Police presence at school activities; ie. Dances, athletic banquet, graduation celebration.

Evaluation 2.3

Recommendations 2.1

-Continue to work on PBS

Recommendations 2.2

Continue to work on this partnership.


Goal 3. Goal 3: To Improve School/Community Outreach-Quality Service

Objective 3.1 Objective 3.1 and Objective 3.2

Develop strategies for teachers to commit to ongoing staff development activities both as learners and teachers

Objective 3.2 Objective 3.3

Evaluation 3.1

Commendations 3.1/3.2

-Pd opportunities for all teachers

-Use of volunteers

-Teacher Wellness speakers/days offered

-Recognize teachers in newsletters, District Dispatch, Monday memos

Recommendations 3.1/3.2

-Continue to assess and explore social activities

Evaluation 3.2 Evaluation 3.3


Operational Issues/Support Report 2011-12

Year Issue Action Evaluation

2011-2012

Technology - Install Smartboards/Teamboards in every classroom - Purchase Smart Clickers - Technology PD

- Installed and utilized by all teachers. - Technology PD - Completed PD in Prezi and audacity

2011-2012

Pi Day Implementation -Continue with Pi Day as in previous years. - Scheduled Pi Day on March 14th. - Purchased T-Shirts and prizes for students.

2011-2012

Sharing best teaching Practices -Staff meetings scheduled for each department.

- Sharing of best practices at staff meetings is a continued practice.


Actions for Change School Development Plan for Current Year Development of 2012-2013 Plan The school completed its four year plan but the strategies that were in place continue to be utilized today. The 2012-2013 school year, saw the beginning of a new school development plan. A committee was formed to begin the preparation of the process for an internal followed by an external review. Once the reviews were completed and the plan was finalized, new committees were formed and the implementation process for strategies began. The following is the first year of our 2013-2014 year plan including the objectives for future years.


1 Year School Development Plan Mobile High School 2013-2014 Goal 1: To increase student achievement through 21st century learning practices in an inclusive environment Objective 1.1: Continue to align teaching strategies and classroom practices to support the needs of all learners.

Objective 1.2: Continue to provide opportunities for improved teacher collaboration.

Objective 1.3: More effectively analyze individual student achievement data to inform instruction and increase levels of achievement.

Strategies: 1.1.1 Interactively involve students more in classroom technology. 1.1.2 Communicate more effectively to parents and guardians, curriculum outcomes of various school activities. 1.1.3 Increase the level of student independence so they become self-regulated learners. 1.1.4 Provide 21st Century Learning PD for teachers in communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills. 1.1.5 Provide opportunities for students to work collaboratively. 1.1.6 Provide opportunities for more student engagement in assessment. 1.1.7 Improve/increase program integration across the curriculum.

Strategies: 1.2.1 Continue to implement and enhance understanding of the Special Services Delivery Model. 1.2.2 Provide continued support to subject teachers in developing modified programs for students, and in delivering those modified programs in the regular classroom setting. 1.2.3 Promote/encourage positive involvement and interaction in curriculum meetings: staff, dept, grade level 1.2.4 Better utilize the existing expertise of staff in such areas as technology, inclusive practices, etc

Strategies: 1.3.1 Closely monitor on-going student progress. 1.3.2 Create subject specific smart goals to address needs as revealed in assessment data. 1.3.3 More effectively communicate assessment data and evaluation with parents and guardians. 1.3.4 Submit academic intervention sheets at the end of each reporting periods and provide periodic feedback to administration about the progress of at risk students using said interventions.


Indicators of Success: 1.1.1 Samples of classroom activities in staff shared folder. 1.1.2 Evidence from field trip forms and samples of communication tools used 1.1.3 Report card comments, record of student improvement in such areas as homework passed in on time, assignments in on time, etc. 1.1.4 List of PD sessions and record of those who attended, agendas and work samples 1.1.5 Collection of sample activities and student work in staff shared folder. 1.1.6 A folder in staff shared folder where teachers can post assessment activities 1.1.7 Collection of plans in staff shared folder

Indicators of Success: 1.2.1 Minutes of meetings 1.2.2 Records/reports of strategies/suggestions. 1.2.3 Ideas in staff shared folders/dept folders 1.2.4 Staff shared folders/ shared sessions

Indicators of Success: 1.3.1 Minutes from departmental and department head meetings reflecting discussion. 1.3.2 Copies of action plans 1.3.2 Goals to be shared with Department Heads/Admin 1.3.3 Samples of communication tools used.

Goal 1. Support Plan

Financial Professional Development/Time Required 1.1.5/1.2.2- Cost is minimal – provide resources if necessary for PD day

1.1.5 Provide PD for teachers in instruction of effective student collaboration and critical thinking skill 1.2.2 PD on co-teaching/ support for modified program delivery Suggested time: ½ day for each session

Operational Issues Classroom use – specialty areas eg. art room for art Scheduling to allow for more fine arts/music in high school. Scheduling to allow for specialty teachers in subject area - eg. Art


Goal 2: To continue to provide and promote a respectful and safe school environment for all members of the school community.

Objective 2.1: Enhance and promote Safe & Caring Schools Policy

Objective 2.2: Continue to promote social justice issues and an inclusive social environment within the school.

Strategies: 2.1.1 Review/Revise/Renew SACS Policy, Positive Behavioural Supports, and Code of Conduct 2.1.2 Formally recognize student contributions and positive behaviors in a variety of ways 2.1.3 Educate teachers, parents and students on what PBS is and how it will be implemented at Mobile Central High.

Strategies: 2.2.1 Encourage more student involvement in social justice groups such as gay/straight alliance , SADD and others 2.2.2 Incorporate a social justice message into teaching and learning 2.2.3 Promote the need for both students and staff to be involved in ensuring everyone feels part of the school environment. 2.2.4 Offer parent programs to help them deal with teen social issues/behaviors.

Indicators of Success: 2.1.1. list of committee members, of meetings held, and of attendance 2.1.1 Copies of revised SACS Policy, including Code of Conduct and PBS Matrix 2.1.2 - Matrix visible in key areas of school. 2.1.2 - Students names announced and on awards wall. 2.1.3 - Samples of communications to home 2.1.3 – List of assemblies, classroom sessions, etc. where implementation plan was promoted

Indicators of Success: 2.2.1 - Minutes of meetings, records of attendance, and report of group activities. 2.2.2 – Sample lesson plans and evidence of student/class projects 2.2.3 – List of activities/approaches used to engage 2.2.4 - Programs offered in school, and records of attendance/participation.


Goal 2. Support Plan Financial Professional Development/Time Required

2.1.1/2.1.2 - 100.00 for copying of behavior matrix, character education posters

Operational Issues Copies of behavior matrix, character education posters Awards Wall to include an area for 2.1.2

The 4 year School Development Plan outlines a school’s goals and objectives over the life of the plan.

Goal 1: To increase student achievement through 21st century learning practices in an inclusive environment.

Year Objective Objective Objective

2013-2017 Continue to align teaching strategies and classroom practices to support the needs of all learners.

Continue to provide opportunities for improved teacher collaboration.

More effectively analyze individual student achievement data to inform instruction and increase levels of achievement.

To promote/increase literacy across the curriculum. Promote media literacy and understand how media influences the beliefs and behaviours of individuals.

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Goal 2: To continue to provide and promote a respectful and safe school environment for all members of the school community.

Year Objective Objective Objective

2013-2017 Enhance and promote Safe & Caring Schools Policy

Continue to promote social justice issues and an inclusive social environment within the school.

Promote socially acceptable behaviours in the real and virtual world.

Continue to educate staff and students on emerging mental health issues

Documents

Mobile Central High School - nlesd.caMobile Central High School Principal’s Message On behalf of the staff of Mobile Central High, I am pleased to present the 2012-2013 annual School