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St. Raphael Catholic School

Gina Iuliano Marrello

3 Gade Dr Toronto ON M3M 2K2

529

Scarmozzino, Sarina

Patrizia Bottoni

Administrative Rep Leo-DelDuca, Josephine

Administrative Rep Scarmozzino, Sarina

Teacher Rep De Cesare, Kelly

Teacher Rep Fazzini, Cristian

Teacher Rep Flynn, Shannon

1 2015-10-22

Teacher Rep Grossi, Mary

Teacher Rep McPherson, Luke

Teacher Rep Paolitto, Pasquale

Teacher Rep Roti, Christina

Support Staff Rep Lijoi, Elana

2 2016-02-22

LOCKDOWN DRILLS 2015-2016

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Safe School Action Plan

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 St. Raphael students will learn and develop in a safe and respectful learning and working environment through academic achievement for all.

Goal #1 Through effective committee and team dialogue, staff will address bullying awareness and share educational resources with students and parents. To encourage a collective responsibility for a safe and welcoming environment.

Initiatives/Strategies/Practices

-To establish mechanisms for safe and confidential reporting practices, by encouraging students to safely intervene and report bullying behaviours; -To continue to reinforce the difference between tattling and reporting behaviours; -To use classroom meetings as a strategy to learn and practise safe methods of intervening in bullying situations; -To establish a clear and consistent follow-up plan for incidents of bullying and harassment;-Progressive Discipline application

Responsibility

-All staff, students and community members.

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

-Guest speakers-School Safety Liason Officer - (P.C. Michelle Janse)-Code of Conduct-Guidance Teacher-Child and Youth Care Worker-Bullying Awareness Prevention Toolkit - Prepared by TCDSB - Safe Schools Department-Library Resources - teacher resources and student books-Safe and Caring Catholic Schools Climate Survey

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

-a decrease in the number of student incidents-every student at risk to be affliated with a "caring adult" who will mentor/ coach and monitor their behaviour progress-an increase in student leadership opportunities-Students see themselves as valued members of the school community and take pride in representing their school.-Classroom observation of student behavior being respectful-Safe and Caring Catholic School Climate Survey

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Goal #2 Bullying prevention will be achieved through daily student announcements, on-going classroom lessons/dialogue and staff supervision responsibilities.


- increased knowledge and awareness of bullying behaviour;- presentations by Community Safety Officer; Storytelling Series; Peer Tutoring- promotion of responsible student leadership - Eco-Team; Health Action Team; Social Justice, Student Council- intra-mural sports and extra-curricular activities that will channel student energies positively

Responsibility

-All staff, students and community members


-School Liason Officer-Code of Conduct-Guidance Teacher-Child and Youth Care Worker-Students


- a decrease in the number of daily student incidents- more respectful interactions among all members of the community- more student leadership engagement- students see themselves as valued members of the school community and take pride in representing their school.

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Goal #3 Bullying Intervention and Resources will be addressed with students through literature, workshops, CYW and Social Work referrals. To promote web safety awareness to educate students about strategies to address cyber-bullying and safe internet etiquette.


- ensure all students are aware of the consequences that can be imposed for bullying behaviour under a progressive discipline approach;- increase understanding of the social and emotional impact of bullying behaviour in the Intermediate students through novel study and research projects.- internet safety/Bullying Presentation- progressive discipline application

Responsibility



-School Liason Officer-Code of Conduct-Guidance Teacher-Child and Youth Care Worker-Bullying Awareness Prevention Toolkit Prepared by TCDSB Safe School Department-Classroom/school resources-Safe Schools Team


- a decrease in the number of daily student incidents- more respectful interactions among all members of the community- more student leadership engagement- Safe and Caring Catholic School Climate

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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 St. Raphael students will demonstrate appropriate behaviours and positive interactions on a daily basis.

Goal #1 A. To encourage all staff and students to know and understand the revised School Code of Conduct initiatives and prevention measures.


- provide clear communication of the school code of conduct to all school community stakeholders with respect to school rules and obligations such as the "Dress Code Policy", as well as the "Acceptable Use Policy", which have been revised and clearly outlined in our school Agenda and Code of Conduct Manual;- provide direct teaching of behavioural expectations in all grade levels, as stated in our Code of Conduct Manual;- provide opportunities for staff development in the area of understanding student behaviour and classroom management strategies;- ensure full implementation of student IEP/SBSLT recommendations so that students can succeed in an environment conducive to learning.- PA announcements

Responsibility



- Progressive School Application- Safe Schools Resources


- decrease in the number of incidents logged that track our students at risk.

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Goal #2 B. To sustain and promote positive student behaviour through early and ongoing intervention strategies.


- ensure consistent use of re-entry meetings following a student suspension;- ensure consistant use of transition meetings following a student Safe Schools transition, including Fresh Start, School Expulsion, and Board Expulsion;- provide staff with repertoire of strategies and interventions with which to address inappropriate behaviour and support the learning environment;- increase staff awareness of behaviours that could be considered manifestations of a student's diagnosis or identification;- increase staff use of behaviour contracts, formative consequences, and safety plans.

Responsibility



- Progressive School Application- Safe Schools Resources



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Goal #3 C. To build staff competency in utilizing a range of developmentally appropriate interventions and consequences.


- ensure that all interventions for students with special education needs are consistent with the expectations listed in the IEP;- promote and support the use of Safe Schools Progressive Discipline Incident Log to document incidents and interventions/consequences related to student behaviour;- encourage teacher participation in Safe Schools professional learning modules related to student behaviour and progressive discipline.- PA safety announcements- parent/teacher conferences

Responsibility



- Progressive School Application- Safe Schools Resources- SBSLT/CYW/ Guidance Counselor intervention



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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 The St. Raphael community will promote a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment through respectful interactions on a daily basis.

Goal #1 A. St. Raphael community members will foster individual and collective acts of service that actualize Gospel values that emulate the Catholic Graduate Expectations.


- promote engagement of students and families in food drives and other activities that support marginalized communities;- promote school commitment to Social Justice Programs such as the "Me to We" activities and events;- promote increased collaboration among School-Home-Church.- students lead prayers during morning announcements.- students are involved in concerts, sport teams, choir.- classes plan and participate in monthly mass- Welcome to Kindergarten program for Junior Kindergarten parents and students.- Communication with parents through agenda, conferences, & newsletters- Community partnerships with Toronto Public Health, Toronto Police, Scientists in the School, Parish Priests.- Parents welcome to participate in Liturgical services

Responsibility



- classroom, school, and board resources- Practicing the Catholic Graduate Expectations- Library Resources- CYW- Guidance Counsellor- Social Worker- Parish Priests- Kindergarten Teachers/ECE- Police/Firemen visits


- social justice acts engaged in and how they impact others;- parent communication- student involvement

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Goal #2 B. All students will continue to learn and highlight inclusion, respect, and appreciation, as they increase their awareness of faith and character development through their respectful and active participation in parish, school, and community events, as well as all other aspects of school life.


- ensure that teaching strategies include a variety of methodologies such as cooperative learning, peer mentoring, and team learning;- increase awards and recognition for non-traditional areas of student achievement (i.e. music, the arts, character qualities, good citizenship);- PA announcements regarding Virtues of the Month.

Responsibility



- classroom, school, and board resources- Practicing the Catholic Graduate Expectations- Library Resources- Certificates for positive actions- Children's Daily Prayer 2015-2016


- social justice acts engaged in and how they impact others- continuing as practising members of the Christian Faith by recieving sacraments of Penance, Holy Communion, and Confirmation.

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Goal #3 C. The St. Raphael staff, students, and parents will nurture and develop positive leadership skills through opportunities embedded in school life.


- provide oppotunities for parental engagement through targeted communication, events, and presentations;- encourage student participation in student leadership initiatives such as Student Council, L2L Program- encourage staff to participate in Safe Schools professional learning opportunities and provide leadership in promoting local Safe Schools initiatives;- encourage community participation in the Safe Schools Action Team.

Responsibility



- classroom, school, and board resources- Practicing the Catholic Graduate Expectations- Library Resources- Certificates for positive actions- L2L Staff and Professional trainers


- social justice acts engaged in and how they impact others- increasing number of students participating in voluntary leadership activities

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Goal #SVP 1 Students will become role models and leaders in promoting positive behaviour and academic success.


-promote engagement of students in initiating and supporting social justice causes;-students involved in various school events (concerts, Liturgical masses, Me to We initiatives, sport teams, choir, student council, Eco-team);-student lead prayers, announcements

Responsibility

-all staff, students and community members


-Practicing the Catholic Graduate Expectations-Library Resources-CYW-Parish Priests


-Social Justice acts engaged in and how they impact others;-Student involvement and participation

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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 2 Lockdown Drills in this school year; one drill per term.


- Review school emergency procedures at staff and team/ committee meetings- Follow procedures as delineated in "Threats to School Safety Response Procedures"- Regular safety procedure announcements for students- Fire and lockdown drills in the fall and spring- Correspondance to parents through newsletters, calendars, and CSPC meetings

Responsibility

Safe School Action TeamSchool AdministratorsPolice PartnersSchool Staff


- TCDSB Threats to School Safety Response Procedures- Police Partner School Action Team Website- Threat Assessment Workshop for Elementary Principals


- Positive Assessment of Lockdown Drill- Emergency Procedures poster is visible in each classroom- Evaluating and ensuring that proper procedures are followed.

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