2019 - 2020 Safe Schools Plan - TCDSB

St. Clement Catholic School

Maria Meehan

4319 Bloor St Toronto ON M9C 2A2

477

Peters, Stephen

Markus de Domenico

SCHOOL NAME

SUPERINTENDENT:

SCHOOL ADDRESS:

STUDENT ENROLMENT:

PRINCIPAL:

TRUSTEE:

Rory McGuckin

2019 - 2020

Maria Rizzo

Dan Koenig

Michael A. Caccamo

Director of Education

Chair of the Board

Associate Director, Academic Services

Superintendent of Education, Nuturing our Catholic Community, Safe Schools, and Continuing Education

Catholic Education Centre

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

Safe Schools Plan

Administrative Rep Peters, Stephen

Teacher Rep Del Monte-Pasquariello, Cristina

1 2019-10-09

3 2020-01-15

Support Staff Rep Pereira, Sobita

Community Rep Katie Piccininni

2 2019-11-06

4 2020-02-12

LOCKDOWN DRILLS 2019-2020

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 Schools 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 Schools Plan will consist of the following components:

SAFE SCHOOLS 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 build a Catholic community whereby trust is the foundation of our daily routines/interactions and whereby students are engaged, empathetic learners and responbible citizens.

Goal #1 To ensure that all students are able to learn in an environment based on respect and tolerance, where bullying actions are identified and called out as being in conflict with our Gospel Values

Initiatives/Strategies/Practices

- ensure that the code of conduct is understood and implemented by all members of our school community.- to establish and maintain a Safe School Advisory team that includes bullying awareness and prevention as its mandate.- review the results of 2018- 2019 Safe and Caring Catholic School Climate Survey and implement programs as required. -to promote the ideals of "Be an Upstander Not a Bystander" by encouraging students to safely intervene and report bullying behaviours-to use classroom meetings as a strategy to learn and practise safe methods of intervening in bullying situations-guidance counselling and social work intervention for students at risk of bullying and victims of bullying- Fun Friends Program with Primary Grades-Provide presentations by local Police liaison regarding the dangers of Cyber-Bullying, as well as options for students that are on the receiving end of such Bullying-Provide information to parents regarding Cyber-Bullying - Provide school presentations on the topic of Bullying (Power of One Presentation)-Provide school presentations regarding social justice and positive self-image themes (Big Kid Productions)

Responsibility

The responsibility of making sure these goals are met regarding Bullying Awareness are with our classroom teachers, Educational Assistants, ECE's, Guidance Counsellor, School Social Worker, Principal, as well as with our Police Liaison Officer (PC Shari Nevills)

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

This will be reinforced through our Religion and Family Life programs, as well as the various presentations and guest speakers who will be brought into the school throughout the year- "Big Kid Productions" - Focusing on Self Esteem and Mental Health and Well Being, - Anti-Bullying Presentation "The Power of One", which focusses on strategies that one can take to stop a bully- Crime Stoppers Presentation on Cyberbullying (for our Grade 7 and 8 students) - Police Liaison Officer from 22 Division working directly with all of the classes (working with students on the legal ramifications of using Social Media) - Crime Stoppers Presentation to our Intermediates on Cyber Bullying- "Fun Friends Program" for our Primary and Junior Grades which focuses on how to be a friend, and the challenges of standing up to people that are not being friendly- We Team Ambassadors (Through student leadership, our We Team provides positive roll models for our students with how to be inclusive and respectful neighbours with everyone)

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

- End of year Safe School Survey that indicates reduction in bullying behaviours with our Grade 6 and 8 students- A reduction in the amount of Progressive Discipline Incident reports surrounding the issue of bullying- Informal discussions with students by Staff regarding the level of bullying at the school- Discussions with our Guidance Counsellor and School Social Working regarding the number of bullying allegations they are dealing with

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Goal #2 To reinforce with our students and community stakeholders what Bullying is (and what it is not), so that it can be easily identified, thereby allowing learned strategies to then be implemented.


-bullying awareness instruction and social skills provided by the school guidance counselor and followed through by classroom teachers.-students are made aware of the issues surrounding bullying through the use of assemblies, plays, presentations by the community police officer-presentations appropriate to divisions on bullying and self-advocacy-Reading/Computer buddies pairing of older classes with younger classes-have parents and students sign the TCDSB Surf Right Policy.- Me to We Student Council; set an example of positive leadership and inclusive behaviors.( Toothbrush drive for covenant house, food for St. Francis table, toy drive, shoe box drive; Dr. Simone )-- communication in our school Newsletter.

Responsibility

The responsibility of making sure these goals are met regarding Bullying Prevention are with our classroom teachers, Parents, Educational Assistants, ECE's, Guidance Counsellor, School Social Worker, Principal, as well as with our Police Liaison Officer


This will be reinforced through our Religion and Family Life programs, as well as the various presentations and guest speakers who will be brought into the school throughout the year- "Big Kid Productions" - Focusing on Self Esteem and Mental Health and Well Being, - Crime Stoppers Presentation on Cyberbullying (for our Grade 7 and 8 students) - Police Liaison Officer from 22 Division working directly with all of the classes (working with students on the legal ramifications of using Social Media) - "Fun Friends Program" for our Junior Grades which focuses on how to be a friend, and the challenges of standing up to people that are not being friendly- We Team Ambassadors (Through student leadership, our We Team provides positive roll models for our students with how to be inclusive and respectful neighbours with everyone)- Power of One Presentation



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Goal #3 To educate our school community with strategies that will not only prevent bullying from occurring in the first place, but also knowing what effective steps to take when bullying is occurring (for not only the person being bullied, but for those watching the bullying as well).


- to increase student awareness of bullying behavior and its effect on peers through targeted lessons at each division or grade level and guest speakers-bullying behaviors and consequences outlined in school handbook.- ensure that the code of conduct is understood and implemented by all members of our school community.- to establish and maintain a Safe School Advisory team that includes bullying awareness and prevention as its mandate.- review the results of 2018- 2019 Safe and Caring Catholic School Climate Survey and implement programs as required. -to promote the ideals of "Be an Upstander Not a Bystander" by encouraging students to safely intervene and report bullying behaviours-to use classroom meetings as a strategy to learn and practise safe methods of intervening in bullying situations-guidance counselling and social work intervention for students at risk of bullying and victims of bullying- Fun Friends Program with Primary and Junior students-Provide presentations by local Police liaison regarding the dangers of Cyber-Bullying, as well as options for students that are on the receiving end of such Bullying-Provide information to parents regarding Cyber-Bullying - Provide school presentations on the topic of Bullying (Power of One Presentation)

Responsibility

The responsibility of making sure these goals are met regarding Bullying Awareness are with our classroom teachers, Educational Assistants, ECE's, Guidance Counsellor, School Social Worker, Principal, as well as with our Police Liaison Officer


This will be reinforced through our Religion and Family Life programs, as well as the various presentations and guest speakers who will be brought into the school throughout the year- "Big Kid Productions" - Focusing on Self Esteem and Mental Health and Well Being, - Anti-Bullying Presentation "The Magic of Colby", which focusses on strategies that one can take to stop a bully- Crime Stoppers Presentation on Cyberbullying (for our Grade 7 and 8 students) - Police Liaison Officer from 22 Division working directly with all of the classes (working with students on the legal ramifications of using Social Media) - "Fun Friends Program" for our Junior Grades which focuses on how to be a friend, and the challenges of standing up to people that are not being friendly- We Team Ambassadors (Through student leadership, our We Team provides positive roll models for our students with how to be inclusive and respectful neighbours with everyone)- Power of one Presentation

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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 build a Catholic community whereby trust is the foundation of our daily routines and that students are engaged and empathetic learners.

Goal #1 To establish a variety of school wide prevention measures and initiatives. We would also like to improve the reporting process to parents, staff and students through the use of the school Newsletter, Code of Conduct/Parent Handbook (inside student Agendas) and Progressive Discipline Policy. We will strive to achieve consistency, fairness and transparency in the application of these rules with all of our stakeholders.


-to provide clear comunication of the school code of conduct to all school community stakeholders through student agendas, parent handbooks, school website-to review school code of conduct with students by classroom teachers through direct teaching of behavioural expectations in all grade levels-to ensure full implementation of student IEP recommendations, especially those that have disciplinary challenges-to provide buddies and mentoring to students with behavioural concerns-implementing the "Fun Friends" program with our Primary and Junior students - continue our close relationship with our Police Liaison Officer (Shari Nevills) who will work with the students on topics such as Personal Safety, Internet Safety, Drugs, Social Media tips- Crime Stoppers to visit the school to work with our Intermediates on the legalities of Social Media, as well as to be good Cyber Citizens-provide information to both parents and students with regards to school expectations with proper cell phone use while on school grounds

Responsibility

The responsibility of supporting and maintaining a school climate that is inclusive, respectful and engaged in developing empathetic learners are our classroom teachers, our parents, the students, our administration, our Police Liaison Officer, and the school's guidance counsellor, Social Worker and Psychologist


- School agendas, which outline our school's Code of Conduct - school and/or divisional assemblies, which allow the issues and topics to be addressed on a larger group basis- classroom visits and/or presentations to the school, which enable the school to reinforce the inclusive and respectful themes we have as our school's goals (ie. plays, 22 Division Liaison Officer, Crime Stoppers)- peer mentoring, especially with our WeTeam and our Fun Friends Program, which empower students to be their own voices for change


Reduction in school suspensions Reduction in school incident reports from the Progressive Discipline PortalReduction in the amount of students that have chosen to not follow the Code of Conduct to the school

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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 Schools 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.


Goal #1 To foster individual and collective acts of service that highlight living the Gospel values.


-to promote engagement of students and families in food drives and other initiatives to support needy causes within the community: eg., Thanksgiving Food Drive, toy and clothing collection for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, toy drive at Christmas, mitts/hats/scarves collection organized by our CSPC, -to promote school commitment to all "Me to We" activities and events: g., toothpaste/toothbrush drive, monetary donations from students for Civies Days to support "Getting Girls To Graduation in Kenya", Scare Hunger canned food drive, Thanksgiving Food Drive, St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Needy Family Donations, etc-to promote increased collaboration among school-home-church; eg. sacramental preparation for Communion and Confirmation with our Grade 2's and 7's, Seasonal Masses (ie. Advent/Lent), Monthly School Community Masses, Rosary Visits from St. Vincent de Paul volunteers, Grade 8 Graduation Mass, teaching "Parts of the Mass" to our Junior grades, hosting "Stations of the Cross" with our Grade 7's -celebrate the Catholic Virtues monthly: recognition certificates, group photos to be put on the portal and inside the school yearbook, and names listed in the monthly newsletter.

Responsibility

The responsibility is on the classroom teachers, students, parents, administration, Monsignor Zimmer (Pastor) and Sister Christina (Church Liaison)


- Church Involvement - leading with Sacramental Preparation with our Grade 2's and 7's, coordinating our Monthly school Masses, teaching "Learning About the Mass" with our Junior Grades, hosting "Stations of the Cross" with our Grade 7's, Seasonal Celebrations (Advent/Lent), Graduation Mass with our Grade 8's- Rosary visits once a month with volunteers from the St. Vincent de Paul society- Virtue of the Month celebrations, highlighting the qualities of the Gospel Values- Daily scripture every morning over the PA (student-led)- SharelLife education and contributions - St. Vincent de Paul providing "Families in Need" Christmas initiative, Thanksgiving Food Collection- collaborative and collegial working relationship with our Before and After School Provider (PLASP)


-success of collection at various food and clothing drives, monetary fundraisers for the needy as well-participation and attendance at Sacramental Preparation/Services, Community Masses, Liturgical Celebrations-observations of respect and inclusiveness from amongst our students, observing that Christian Virtues are celebrated amongst students throughout the year

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Goal #SVP 1 - through our Me To We Ambassadors, students will have an opportunity to be leaders in the school and help continue the narrative that "bullying behavior" is not acceptable - "students teaching students"- PALS Program


- through Me To We initiatives that allow our Ambassadors to go from class to class to help continue the anti-bullying narrative- Athletic Teams- PLASP

Responsibility

- our Me To We teachers oversee the initiatives that the students perform for the rest of the school- Teachers/Parents assist with the Coaching of Athletic events- PLASP is run by registered employees from the organization


- using presentations and teacher lessons/instructions to help build upon student knowledge- our gymnasium, as well as other local establishments (ie. arena, fields, swimming pool)


- limiting the number of "bullying" complaints from the school community- the quantity of students that try out shows the level of interest in our athletic programs- the quantity of families interested in having their son/daughter in PLASP

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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.


-three fire drills in the fall and three fire drills in the spring-four lockdown drills annually; two in the fall and two in the spring (at least one of the Lockdowns will have to take place while the students are outside of the building)-staff to in-service students on expectations prior to drills, alternate exit locations, expected meeting place outside of school building, what to do if you are not in your regular class during a Fire Drill-administration communicates observations to staff and students following drills to ensure safety issues are addressed and corrected-administration and head caretaker follow up on facility problems that need to be corrected

Responsibility

- School Staff, Administration, Students, Police Liaison, Fire Marshall


-school, board and ministry resources


- Observation of improvement in drills - advice from Police and Fire Marshall are observed during our Drills

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