2018 - 2019 Safe Schools Plan - tcdsb.org

Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School

Flora Cifelli

1760 Martin Grove Rd Toronto ON M9V 3S4

922

Merolle, Robert

Joseph Martino

SCHOOL NAME

SUPERINTENDENT:

SCHOOL ADDRESS:

STUDENT ENROLMENT:

PRINCIPAL:

TRUSTEE:

Rory McGuckin

2018 - 2019

Barbara Poplawski

Dan Koenig

Vincent Burzotta

Director of Education

Chair of the Board

Associate Director, Academic Services

Superintendent of Learning, Student Achievement & Well-Being Safe Schools, Alternative, Continuing, Adult & International Education

Catholic Education Centre

80 Sheppard Avenue EastToronto ON M2N 6E8www.tcdsb.org

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Administrative Rep Sosniak, Natalia

Teacher Rep Alleluia, Lionel

Teacher Rep Bottos, Steven

1 2018-10-30

3 2019-03-07

Teacher Rep Trower, Pam

Support Staff Rep White, Michelle

Student Rep Ogunja, Adebambo

2 2019-01-09

4 2019-05-09

LOCKDOWN DRILLS 2018-2019

OUR MISSION

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is an inclusive learning community rooted in the love of Christ. We educate students to grow in grace and knowledge and to lead lives of faith, hope and charity.

At Toronto Catholic we transform the world through witness, faith, innovation and action.

OUR VISION

We believe in the worth and dignity of every person and that people thrive in a safe, healthy and compassionate environment. We strive to foster student achievement and well-being by providing all students with safe, healthy learning environment.

One of the ways we can achieve this goal is by using a whole-school approach to develop and nurture a positive school climate. The Safe Schools Action Team will consist of a variety of stakeholders in each school community responsible for advising the principal about school safety. The team will collaborate with the principal to create the local Safe School Plan.

SAFE AND ACCEPTING SCHOOLS TEAM

All schools are required to develop and implement school-wide plans to help create a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment. Each Safe School Plan will consist of the following components:

SAFE SCHOOL PLAN

In order for all students, staff members and parents/visitors in the school facility to be prepared to respond to a serious threat, the response procedures must be practiced. The Toronto Police/School Board Protocol, 2011 requires a minimum of 2 Lockdown Drills every school year.

Please see below for the scheduled drills:

1. Bullying Awareness, Intervention and Prevention2. Progressive Discipline

3. Promoting a Positive School Climate4. Emergency Response Plan

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TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL

Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful society is a key goal of the TCDSB. Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful environment supports academic achievement for all students, which in turn, helps them to reach their full potential. Research and experience show that bullying is a serious issue that has far-reaching consequences for individuals, their families and peers and the entire school community. Schools that have bullying intervention and prevention strategies foster a positive learning and teaching environment that supports academic achievement for all students and that helps students reach their full potential. PPM 144

1. Bullying Awareness, Intervention and Prevention Plan

School Vision To promote a global understanding that as a Catholic school community every plan we execute is founded in the teachings of the gospel values. From in-class teaching, coaching, clubs, presentations, programs and all endeavors, we purposefully will infuse catholicity in all that we do. Specific topics include but are not limited to bullying awareness, mental health and wellness, suicide intervention, substance abuse, impaired driving, addictive behaviors, etc.

Goal #1 Develop bullying awareness in an effort to decrease bullying issues.

Initiatives/Strategies/Practices

•Safe Schools team members along with the our CYW, will campaign throughout the year to bring awareness and prevention for bullying issues.

•anti-bullying workshops will be conducted by Ms. Trower and her team of students -they will present their workshops to local elementary shools

•R.C.M.C. : Using Resolution Conference and Mediation Circles to resolve incidences of Bullying.

•Martin Douglas: Crime Stoppers will present on the topic of bullying and prevention programs.

•Arrange for presentations from local figures.

>Huddle Up Against Bullying Program with the Toronto Argonauts Football Club

>Artwork Against Bullying: Student-generated, anti-bullying theme (gr. 9 and 10 classes).

Responsibility

>Ms. Trower will be the lead for anti-bullying workshops >CYW Ms. White will be the main lead for intervention (RCMC) and guest speaker acquisition.

•All staff and students will be responsible for ensuring a safe and bully-free community through prevention and reporting on any activities that may fall under the scope of bullying.

•The Health and Wellness Team will be the lead body that will communicate between: guidance team, school psychologist, social worker, CYW's, public health nurses and administrative team will collaborate to create important learning opportunities for our community.

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Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:

TCDSB safe schools and bullying awareness workshops

Guest Speakers

Student Initiatives

Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:

Monthly safe schools meetings

Presentation of anecdotal/descriptive feedback after each workshop(staff/students)

Less occurrences of Bullying in the school

A decrease of 10% in Bullying incidents recorded under Safe School Discipline Site

Year to year evaluation of the MSMV Survey

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Goal #2 Ensure that students feel safe reporting instances of bullying to a staff member.


Safe Schools team members with Ms. Trower as the lead will campaign through out the year to bring awareness and prevention for bullying issues Campaign through media technology to the whole student body Using Resolution Conference and Mediation Circles to resolve incidences of bullying Cyber-bullying Detective Michelle BondAsante Houghton: Growing up with Mental Health in the FamilyMartin Douglas: Crime Stoppers will present on the topic of bullying and prevention programs.Rob Nash on SuicideMADD or OCCID for driving under the influenceMental Health Team to conduct workshops on Health Relationships, the Effects of Bullying and Mindfulness.Staff Professional Development available for Mental Health Training guide

Responsibility

-All staff will be responsible for ensuring a safe and bully-free community.

-The guidance team, school psychologist, social worker, CYW's, public health nurses and administrative team will collaborate to create important learning opportunities for our community.

-Safe Schools team members with Ms. Trower as the lead will campaign through out the year to bring awareness and prevention for bullying issues


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TCDSB safe schools resources

SAFE SCHOOLS RESOURCE PORTAL:http://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SafeSchools/BullyingAwarenessAndPrevention/ResourcesSchools/Pages/default.aspx

PORTAL CONTENT:•Surf Right Brochure

•School Safety Audit to be conducted

•Cyber bullying: Online Respect and Responsibility

•Safe Schools Website

•Shaping A Culture of Respect In Our Schools: Promoting Safe And Healthy Relationships

•Promoting A Positive School Climate: A Resource for Schools

•Preventing Bullying and Harassment

•School Climate Survey- A Survey for School Staff About: Equity and Inclusive Education and Bullying/ Harassment

•Register of Bullying Prevention Programs


•Student Safe School Survey results will indicate the number of encounters with bullying

•FHC is committed to the resolution of all bullying issues brought forward to staff and administration

•An increase of 10% in cases reported will be reflective of students who are reaching out and reporting Reported cases will allow the SSAT to put interventions into practice

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Goal #3 Increase student understanding of responsible use of social media.


Using Resolution Conference and Mediation Circles to resolve incidences of bullying. "BEEP" Bullying Elementary Education Program.

Report-A-Bully Site (Anonymous Reporting available on School' s Portal)Grade 9 Orientation: Safety and Awareness Presentation

-issues addressed were school safety-positive school culture-bullying awareness and school impact

Stop The Stigma Campaign: Mental Health Awareness Campaign-key issues are the effect that bullying can have one's mental healthPoster Awareness: information on effects of bullyingMediation between studentsLeadership initiatives along with mentored students at lunchConflict Resolution workshops for students in SHSM programMentor Programs--> working with victims of bullying

Responsibility

All staff will be responsible for ensuring a safe and bully-free community.

The guidance team, school psychologist, social worker, CYW's, public health nurses and administrative team will collaborate to create important learning opportunities for our community.

IT Teachers to set up Report-A-Bully siteStudent MentorsLeadership students and StaffCSSC Group and AdvisorSSAT Staff and Students

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TCDSB safe school workshops and resources

Student Workshops and Discussion Groups in classes and during lunch

Schools Internet Portal


Feedback offered at staff meetings, student conferences, CSAC feedback

Student Safe School Survey results will indicate the number of encounters with bullying

Cases of bullying will be reported and resolved

An increase of 10% in cases reported will be reflective of students who are reaching out and reporting

Reported cases will allow the SSAT to put interventions into practice

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Progressive discipline is a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports, and consequences to address inappropriate student behaviour and to build upon strategies that promote positive student behaviours. When inappropriate behaviour occurs, disciplinary measures should be applied within a framework that shifts the focus from one that is solely punitive to one that is both corrective and supportive. Schools should utilize a range of interventions, supports and consequences that include learning opportunities focused on reinforcing positive behaviour and helping students make good choices. PPM 145

2. Progressive Discipline Plan

School Vision To create a school environment in regards to discipline that balances student accountability with understanding and compassion in regards to mitigating circumstances that can adversely affect a student's time at Father Henry Carr.

Goal #1 Develop strategies and approaches that promote positive student behaviour and meaningful consequences for conduct infractions to be presented to all staff at staff meetings/pd days


Continuity of Safe School Action team.

Uphold uniform and attendance policy by all teachers, CYW's, Hall Monitors,

Involves teachers, support staff, students and chaplaincy.

Training of staff in restorative justice programs so that mediation can take place where required.

Develop a model that will be consistent and inclusive of all factors required in a successful progressive discipline plan.

Express this model in the student/staff handbooks so that code of conduct is less punitive.

Responsibility

Administration

Teachers

CYW's

EA's

Hall Monitors

Custodians

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TCDSB workshops/strategies:

Solicit the assistance of teachers to aid in the clearing of hallways after schoolMADD Presentations and speakersStop The Stigma Week including student and staff support and intervention workshops Catholic Education Week ActivitiesSchool Watch Officers to conduct workshops and informal talksTPS for Safety ConsultationsStaff participating in Intervention Workshops


Staff/student feedback (staff meeting/student conferences)CSAC feedbackLess occurrences of Bullying in the schoolA decrease of 5% in Progressive Discipline Incident Reports and Suspensions

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School Vision To create a school environment in regards to discipline that balances student accountability with understanding and compassion in regards to mitigating circumstances that can adversely affect a student's time at Father Henry Carr.

Goal #2 Ensure that school staff report instances of inappropriate behaviour on the safe school platform


-in-service staff on proper procedures to report incidences

Responsibility

-everyone staff is responsible for accurate and timely reporting


-safe schools platform


-data comparison to previous years shall be conducted every semester

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3. Positive School ClimateA school should be a place that promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. A positive school climate exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted. The Safe School Action Team and student leadership groups can play key roles in supporting learning and practices that educate students and staff members about safety concerns. Those practices used for very challenging situations that can jeopardize the safety and well being of others include, but not limited to: Threat Assessment, Restorative Conference and Mediation Circles.

School Vision To foster an inclusive and positive climate that is centred around creating a sense of ownership, pride and belonging within the Father Henry Carr community. To implement an education around mental health, mindfulness, and well-being that will endeavour to offer our students' skills in resiliency and overall healthy living

Goal #1 By June 2020 there will be an increase in the number of students who are engaged in extra curricular/healthy living activities and a decrease in the number of suspensions issued. All Students and staff take ownership in reporting any areas that pose a physical or emotional risk to the well-being of school members and visitors.Participation of students and staff in various Safe School Initiatives.


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The following are examples of activities that are celebrated and promoted in order to encourage the participation and involvement of the student body, to provide a sense of ownership to students, and a sense of belonging to both staff and students:

Opening Assembly to begin school year to welcome students, acknowledge participants in sports, and officially introduce and welcome new staff. (Sept)

Morning Land Acknowledgment- Recited at the beginning of the morning announcements in an effort to .....

Morning Prayer- Fr. Henry Carr prayer written by Father Mohen, recited every morning by both staff and students during morning prayer

Morning Anthem- Sung by students of different groups (student council, glee club, leadership) each morning during prayer.

Student run activities on lunch periods both in the caf (games, contests etc.) and in the gym (intramurals)

Student Action Team- These are the student representatives on the Safe School Action team. They communicate the initiatives of the team to the student body. Eg. Bullying awareness was to promote and support the pink shirt campaign.

Variety of sports/club opportunities offered at Fr. Henry Carr

Girl's club run by SRO, CYW, and Social worker

After school sessions promoting mindfulness and social emotional learning.

Safe School Night to raise awareness of Safe Schools Issues

Sports Teams and Pep Rallies throughout the school year increase positive values and school spirit

Dance Competitions

Parent Workshop on preparing students for High School

Responsibility

All staff and students are responsible for promoting a positive school cultureSLIP team will use annual check-points to discern the progress being made in this area.Mindfulness Without Borders --> Chaplaincy Team, Religion, Special Education Department have been trained to deliver the programGr. 11 Religion classes will be trained to be mentors for Junior grades (Piloted in Camp Manitou with Gr. 9 students)CSSSC, Stop The Stigma, Student Council, SSAT members,TPSAthletic DirectorAdvisors for Leadership Programs


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TCDSB mental wellness strategySafe schools workshopsMADD Presentations and speakersStop The Stigma Week including student and staff support and intervention workshopsCatholic Education Week ActivitiesSchool Watch Officers to conduct workshops and informal talksTPS for Safety ConsultationsStaff participating in Intervention Workshops


Feedback offered by staff and students at monthly staff meetings, one-on-one conferences, teacher-student dialogue etc.

Feedback from CSAC committee

Feedback offered after the mental wellness week

Safe School Survey will indicate a 10% higher level of feeling safe and trusting a caring adult

My School, My Voice (Student Engagement and School Culture Survey) will see an increase of 5% in Positive School Climate compared to TCDSB results

Marked decrease in student crises

5% decrease in attendance records of lates and absences

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School Vision To foster an inclusive and positive climate that is centred around creating a sense of ownership, pride and belonging within the Father Henry Carr community. To implement an education around mental health, mindfulness, and well-being that will endeavour to offer our students' skills in resiliency and overall healthy living

Goal #SVP 1 Father Henry Carr community will take part in a campaign to raise awareness and prevention through "BEEP" Bullying Elementary Education Program. This program is designed to educate elementary students on the subject of bullying through theatre and arts production.


This initiative will be spearheaded by Dept. Head Pam Trower and will travel to local elementary schools where FHC students will perform skits and plays about bullying behaviour. This will be an interactive presentation that explains the detrimental effects bullying within a school community and the outside impacts of this abhorrent activity.

Responsibility

Ms. Pam Trower and the FHC Safe School Students and local religion classes.


FHC Students and staff


A true measurement will be the increase of presentations within the elementary schools that we service.

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4. Emergency Response PlanThe Toronto Catholic District School Board has a primary responsibility to ensure the safety of students and staff inside Board buildings and on Board property. Central policies and procedures, developed in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service, provide direct support to school administrators in the management of crisis situations, including a lockdown response. It is the responsibility of each school to develop local procedures specific to that school, including a process by which all regular staff members, itinerant and specialist teachers and support staff, facility workers and visitors are informed of local considerations in the event of a threat to school safety. MOE Provincial Model for a Local Police/School Board Protocol

School Vision All students, staff members and visitors will become knowledgeable about emergency procedures for threats to the safety and well-being of all persons at school, and will be able to appropriately respond according to the guidelines established by TCDSB.

Goal #1 To plan, practice and evaluate a minimum of 4 lockdown Drills in this school year.


This year we are dedicated to ramping up our Emergency Response Preparedness Response Drills in order to effectively deal with threats which our school community may face. FHC will educate its staff, students and parents about the planning and procedures undertaken to ensure a safe school community. As a community we will:

- review the updated threats to school safety with staff through presentations at staff meetings- teachers to review updated threat to school safety with students- ensure that every area and classroom in the school have an Emergency Response Procedures Poster where it is visible- invite Police Officers to the school to practice Hold and Secure and/or Lockdown drills with our school community

Responsibility

All staffAdministration/Custodial Staff to inform staff of proper procedures/conduct practice drills both semesters Ensure that procedures are posted in each classroom and office around the school

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TCDSB Safe Schools Manual:

SAFE SCHOOLS WEBSITE: http://intranet.tcdsb.org/Departments/SafeSchools/Pages/Safe-Schools-Documents.aspx

CONTENTS:Emergency Response Procedures Safe Schools Lockdown Training Safety Plan (VARIOUS SAFE SCHOOLS DOCUMENTS)


Completion of drills

Review of drills and procedures at CLC meetings and CSAC Night

Timed: Lockdown, Shelter Place, Bomb Threat: with input from staff and students.

Annual review of proceedures

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