KINGSTON COLLEGE

DEVELOPMENT PLAN2007 - 2012

CONTENTSCrest and Motto of Kingston College

A Brief History

Current Status

Strategic Objectives

Primary Objectives

Major Goals

Developmental Projects

Proposals to achieve objectives/goals

Infrastructure

Staff

Students

Mission Statement

KINGSTON COLLEGE

The Motto

FORTIS CADERE CEDERE NON POTEST

(The Brave May Fall But Never Yield)

The Crest

FACT SHEET• The School’s Name: KINGSTON COLLEGE• The School’s Code: 100057• The School’s Address: 2A North Street, Kingston, • Melbourne Park Campus• 13 Upper Elletson Road• Kingston C.S.O.• Telephone Numbers:

– (North Street Campus ) (876) 922-5929, 922-3758 – (Melbourne Campus) 928-4497, 7597790

• Facsimile Number: (876) 948-5247• School Region: Region 1• Name of Principal: Mr. Rupert Hemmings• Name of Chairman: Mr. Crafton Miller• Name of Education Mrs. Maureen Dwyer• Officer:•• School Type: Secondary• School Inception: April 16, 1925• School Age: 83 years

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a high school education that lays the foundation for good citizenship through the development of high moral and Christian values, achievement of academic excellence and a well-rounded personality utilizing sports and other co-curricular activities.

A Brief History

Kingston College was declared open on Thursday, April 16,1925 at a ceremony held in the courtyard of the old Rectory on East Street. The following day, the first forty-nine students registered and classes began on Monday, April 20.

According to the minutes of the Synod of 1925, the school was founded by Bishop deCarteret with Reverend P.W.Gibson as the first headmaster.

The colour purple was chosen because it is the colour worn by Christian Bishops, the colour used by the Greeks to honour their Olympic champions and the colour of the leading Empire in History – Rome.

Today , Kingston College has over one thousand eight hundred (1800) students with an academic staff of one hundred (100). The school has achieved successes over the past eighty-two (82) years in every field – academics, sports and the arts.

EXISTING PROGRAMMES

Preparation offered in 25 subjects to C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. Level

BiologyBuilding Technology (Woods)Caribbean HistoryChemistryElectrical TechnologyElectronic Document Preparation and Management EconomicsEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureFrenchSpanishGeography

MathematicsMech. Eng. TechnologyOffice AdministrationPhysicsPrinciples of AccountsPrinciples of BusinessReligious EducationSocial StudiesTechnical DrawingVisual ArtsHuman and Social BiologyInformation TechnologyIntegrated Science

EXISTING PROGRAMMES

Preparation offered in 15 subjects to C.X.C. – C.A.P.E. Level

BiologyCaribbean StudiesChemistryCommunication StudiesEconomicsG. & M. DrawingHistoryLiteratures in English

MathematicsPhysicsSociologySpanishAccountingFrenchGeography

CURRENT STATUS

•Holder of the Schools’ Challenge Quiz trophy – 8 times

•Most successful team of the Boys & Girls Championship – 29 times

C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. PERFORMANCE – PAST 5 YEARS

YEARSTUDENTS WITH

5 SUBJECTSSTUDENTS WITH

6 OR MORE SUBJECTS%PASSING

6 OR MORE SUBJECTS

2007 44 185 66%

2006 40 156 66%

2005 57 208 74%

2004 59 135 58%

2003 53 170 68%

G.C.E. ADVANCED/ CXC C.A.P.E. PERFORMANCE – PAST 5 YEARS

YEARSTUDENTS WITH

2 A/L CAPE SUBJECTS

STUDENTS WITH 3 OR MORE

A/L CAPE SUBJECTS

%PASSING 3 OR MORE

A/L CAPE SUBJECTS

2007 19  62  82.4%

2006 3 24 84%

2005 18 28 67%

2004 10 29 59%

2003 12 32 62%

MAJOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE PAST 6 YEARS

2007 - University Open Scholarship (U.W.I.)

2006 - Jamaica Scholarship

2002 - Jamaica Independence Scholarship*

2001 - Jamaica Centenary Scholarship

2000 - Jamaica Independence Scholarship

Several students ranked best in the island at C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. Level in various subjects over the years.

*Adrian Nembhard – 2002 Independence ScholarRanked 4th in the world in G.C.E. A/Level Geometric & Mechanical Drawing

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Objectives Current status- 2007

Target- 2009

Target - 2011

Target -2013

To improve% passes in CSEC

66% passing 6 or more subjects in CSEC

75% passing 6 or more CSEC

85% passing 6 or more CSEC

100% passing 6 or more in CSEC

To improve % passes in Cape

82.4% passing 3 or more in A/L Cape

90% passing 3 or more in A/L Cape

95% passing 3 or more in A/L Cape

100% passing 3 or more in A/L Cape

STAFF DEVELOPMENTObjectives Initiatives Person (s)

ResponsibleTo deliver high quality curricula in keeping with internal and external examination standards

Implement in-service staff training

Conduct regular seminars at the department level to upgrade teachers’ skills (including technology in the class room)

Institute monitoring process (both formal and informal)

Implement process for students to evaluate teachers

To have all departments prepare action plans with objectives that are aligned to those of the Ministry of Education and Youth

Principals, Vice Principals & HODs/ Guidance Counsellors

HODs

Vice-Principals

Guidance Counsellors

STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONT’D.

Objectives Initiatives Person (s) Responsible

To have all the teachers meet the minimum qualification of University Degree and Teachers’ Diploma by 2011 according to the requirements of the Ministry of Education & Youth

To improve the morale of teachers

Provide regular opportunities for social interaction

To establish scholarships to upgrade qualifications

To develop recognition awards for teachers making outstanding contributions

Re-establish a vibrant Staff Club

Principal

Principal & Vice Principals

Vice-Principals

STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONT’D.

Objectives Initiatives Person (s) Responsible

To have efficient non-teaching staff

To provide the requisite training

Principal/Bursar (immediate supervisor of Support Staff)

STUDENT DEVELOPMENTObjectives Initiatives Person (s)

ResponsibleTo introduce supplemental programmes to address basic deficiencies in specific subject areas

To cater to the needs of students who have difficulties working without being closely monitored

To give consideration to students who need additional time to meet the academic target set by the school

Splitting of some classes in some subjects, especially English and Mathematics

Strengthen after-school enrichment programmes

Consider reducing the number of subjects for the weakest students and increase the number of periods

Principal & Vice Principals

Vice Principals

Principal & Vice Principals

STUDENT DEVELOPMENTObjectives Initiatives Person (s)

ResponsibleTo motivate more of the students population to achieve at least 80%

To forge a closer bond between home (parents/guardians) and school personnel

To develop more socially acceptable skills

To develop t high morals and Christian values

To implement “Honour Roll” using examination results

Scheduled more meetings of smaller groups

Ensure that each student is attached to a sport and a club/organization within the school

Expose all students to Christian Life Education and have Religious Education as a compulsory subject in C-SEC

Principal & Vice Principals /Guidance Counselor/ Dean of Discipline

Vice-Principals/Guidance Counselors/Deans of Discipline

Vice-Principals/Sports Master/Deans of Discipline

Principal

• To nurture and develop literary skills and natural curiosity and so encourage a love for knowledge and truth to be used for the advancement of society.

• To turn out well-rounded young men capable of clear and critical thinking, with acceptable social skills, a strong sense of right and wrong, and the competence to make informed decisions.

• To meet, and be responsive to, the educational needs of our students, as well as the demands of society.

• To have a motivated, highly qualified, success -driven, teaching staff.• To have an efficient, performance oriented non-teaching staff.• To provide a comfortable, secure, adequately equipped working environment for staff

and students with an ambience conducive to learning and which contributes to performance.

• To promote the importance of living together harmoniously and volunteering service unselfishly.

• To provide a high quality curriculum which offers many and varied choice opportunities to internally and externally validated standards.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

MAJOR GOALS

• Each student should:– Leave school with a minimum of 6 C.X.C. –C.S.E.C. subjects including Mathematics and

English.

– Have at least 2 ½ contact hours per week with at least 2 sports or non-curricular activity in the first 3 years of school.

– Should be exposed to Christian Life Education, and Religious Education should be a compulsory subject at C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. for all Grade 10 or Grade 11 students

• Each Grade 13 student should leave school with a minimum of 7 units of C.X.C. -C.A.P.E. subjects

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS(In support of Mission, Goals and Objectives)

INFRASTRUCTURE

STAFF

STUDENTS

• Complete first floor of Douglas Forrest Building to accommodate– Library

– Computing Facilities

Estimate: $90 Million

• Build an Auditorium of approximately 22,000 sq.ft. to accommodate 2,000 persons

Estimate: $90 Million

• Expand Canteen at Melbourne to accommodate dining area for students

Estimate: ________

• Expand Staff Room on both campuses to create more space and improved facilities

Estimate: ___________

MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS• Expand Canteen at North Street adding an upper floor to accommodate dining by

studentsEstimate: $7.2 Million

• Build upper floor on Woodwork Shop to be used as a Drawing office and Art Room

Estimate: $12.2 Million

• Replace Hardie House (2 storey structure) to accommodate extra-curricular activities (Cadets, Orchestra, etc.)

Estimate: $40 Million

• Refurbish St. Augustine Chapel (Replace roof, windows, refurbish electrics, doors, etc.)Estimate: $7 Million

• Expand Information and Communication Technology (I.C.T.) capability to provide:– Network coverage for both campuses– Website for school– Adequate computing service for libraries, teachers, students

Estimate: $5.0 Million

TOTAL $ __________

Estimate

• Electrical Rehabilitation $5.0 Million

• Waterproof buildings on both campuses $6.0 Million

• Replace roof of Grade 11 block $1.0 Million

• Refurbish Tennis court $3.0 Million

• Refurbish playing field (Resoiling, Grass, Rails) $2.0 Million

• Install Solar powered wells for irrigation purposes $3.0 Million

• Refurbish swimming pool $8.0 Million

MAJOR NON-ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

TOTAL $23.0 Million

• In the next five (5) years all teachers will have a minimum qualification of a University Degree and professional Teacher’s Diploma.

• Closer monitoring of the performance of teachers on a frequent/regular basis with intervention by the administration in cases of deficiency.

• Introduce/upgrade programmes for teachers in:– Conflict/dispute resolution

– Anger management

– Classroom control

– Stress management

• All departments to prepare action plans specific to their area and review these monthly to see how well they are aligned with and being implemented to achieve the Mission, Objectives, Goals, Overall Strategic Objective.

• Greater emphasis on stimulating the natural curiosity of students especially in the teaching of Science and Mathematics.

• Develop recognition awards for teachers making outstanding contributions.• Provision of regular opportunities for social interaction among all staff.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Introduce supplemental programmes where necessary to address basic deficiencies especially in reading and comprehension.

• Splitting of some classes in some subjects, particularly English and Mathematics, to allow for smaller groups and more personal attention.

• Re-introduction of after-school homework supervision sessions. P.T.A. needs to support by encouraging payment of a small fee charged.

• Encourage mandatory interaction between home and school through regular scheduled meetings.

• Expand further the welfare assistance programme to meet the needs of an increasing number of students, especially the nutrition aspect. Able past students should be asked to commit to this programme each year.

• An additional year granted to those unable to matriculate in the five years allotted by the Ministry of Education.

• Implementation of a strict policy on discipline while working to improve an amicable teacher/pupil relationship based on mutual respect.

• Close monitoring of the performance of students on a frequent basis with interventions where necessary.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT(In support of Goals/Objectives)

• Major Fundraising and other input from:– Board of Management

– Parents and P.T.A.

– K.C. Old Boys’ Association (Local and Offshore)

– K.C. Development Trust Fund

– The Church in the Province of the West Indies (C.P.W.I.)

– Ministry of Education

– Corporate World

– Teachers

– Students

• Sub-Committees of the Board to monitor implementation and do half yearly reviews/revisions

Proposals to Achieve Objectives /Goals