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Cayley School

2014-2015 EDUCATION PLAN

The Cayley School’s Education Plan, commencing September 1, 2014, was prepared under the direction of the board in accordance with

responsibilities under the School Act and the Government Accountability Act. This education plan was developed in the context of the provincial

government’s business and fiscal plans. The school is committed to achieving the results laid out in this education plan. We recognize that our plan is an evolving document, receiving input from our stakeholders in an effort to

ensure a quality education for all students at Cayley School.

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the public and is accurate at the time of printing.For more information about any aspect of the report,

please contact Phil Irwin or Jill Alexander.Address: Cayley School, 904 Ross Avenue

Cayley, Alberta, T1V 1C2Phone: 403-601-6255

[email protected]@gm.fsd38.ab.ca

At Cayley School, we believe in developing and celebrating Engaged Students, Responsible and Respectful Citizens, as well as Capable Individuals.

Engaged Students are …

self-reflective and they understand their personal strengths and areas for improvement, both academically and emotionally.

involved in their own life-long learning by being proactive, communicating and taking actions.

Responsible and Respectful Citizens are

… respectful, compassionate, outward thinking

people aware of their community, take ownership of

their own actions, and work with others to create positive change.

Capable Individuals are …

engaged in healthy, active lifestyle. encouraged to participate in sports. involved and have an appreciation for music, drama,

and art. proud of themselves and their school community.

Cayley SchoolCayley School, situated in the hamlet of Cayley, is located approximately 12 km south of High River. We pride ourselves on our small school atmosphere and all it has to offer students, allowing for a community of learners to support each other on their pathway of learning. We are a K-8 school that focuses on improved learning for all in all four core subjects areas with an emphasis being put on Math and Language Arts.

We are very much committed to the arts at Cayley School. Our music education begins with a unique strings program in which all K-5 students learn to play the violin. What is learned in these grades helps provide a strong foundation for our excellent grade 6 through 8 Band program. For the first time, our grade 6 through 8 students now have the opportunity to continue with violin in the school through a noon hour fiddling club.

To further supplement our programming, students participate in our annual Missoula Theatre production. We also provide character education in addition to promoting environmental citizenship, a focus that is built on the back of our school recycling program and power provided to the school by our windmill and solar panels.

Finally, at Cayley School we are dedicated to providing athletic programming that emphasizes participation, commitment, and sportsmanship for the many students who are interested and choose to be involved.

“Cobras do whatever they can to be engaged learners, responsible and respectful citizens, as well as capable

individuals.”

Cayley School’s School Council

We are very fortunate to have a committed and actively involved School Council. Parents play a key role in our students’ success by supporting our school programs and being involved in their students’ learning. We continue to provide parent learning opportunities through a “Parents as Learners” segment at every School Council meeting. As well, the implementation of a new volunteer handbook helps provide the structure to best utilize the skills that each volunteer brings in achieving improved learning for all students within the school. Together, parents and staff help provide an environment where learning has the opportunity to flourish.

Student Population (as of October) Enrollment

2011 / 2012 2012 / 2013 2013 / 2014

2014 / 2015

Preschool 15 10 insufficient numbers

11 (one withdrew)

Kindergarten

18 18 15 12

Grade 1 15 16 22 17

Grade 2 17 13 17 21

Grade 3 13 18 19 18

Grade 4 13 11 17 19

Grade 5 13 12 15 17

Grade 6 11 13 19 15

Grade 7 13 11 13 22

Grade 8 18 11 9 11

Total 146 (students)135 (with Ks

at .5)

133 (students)124 (with Ks

at .5)

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152 (students)146 (with Ks at

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Class Size(as of October)

Enrolment in October

2014 / 2015

Preschool 11 (one withdrew)

Kindergarten (K) 12

Grade 1/2 23

Grade 2/3 22

Grade 3/4 24

Grade 4/5 23

Grade 6/7 24

Grade 7/8

Total

24 152 (all students incl. Ks)

146 (with Ks at .5)

The Process: Staff

Areas of Success, Areas of Concern, Next Steps, Strategies PAT Data were disaggregated and discussed as part of School

Learning Days …to be continued on subsequent PD Days Staff also used PLT time to review and reflect on data Staff shared in the development of the School’s 2014-2015 Goals for

School Improvement

Data and Feedback … from Students, Teachers, and Parents PAT results, Accountability Pillar Survey, Tell Them From Me Survey,

Teacher Assessment Survey, Student/Teacher Discussion Groups School-awarded marks, Provincial Achievement Tests

Shared with Parents, Executive Team, and the Board Presentation to School Council on November 18th, 2014 to solicit

parental feedback Presentation to Executive Team on November 24th, 2014 Presentation to the Board on December 3rd, 2014

Looking back at 2013/14

Accountability Pillar and Tell Them From Me

Snapshots …

Parents – 10 Teachers – 7 Students – 64

Measure Achievement Improvement Overall

Safe and Caring School Intermediate Declined Issue

Citizenship High Maintained Good

Parental Involvement Very High Maintained Excellent

Education Quality Very High Maintained Excellent

Program of Studies Intermediate Maintained Acceptable

School Improvement High Maintained Good

Student VoiceWhat our students have told us …

1) Learning needs to be more challenging & engaging

2) Continue to focus on students’ sense of belonging

3) Provide more exploratory option classes … Art, Jazz, Music Appreciation, Outdoor Education, Sewing, Photography, Crafts, Archery, and Yearbook

4) Leadership opportunities … 7/8 Leadership, student-led assemblies

Teacher Voice - Highlights2) Improved Student

Learning:• Increase in use of UbD

with the help of our Learning Coach

• Start in Collaborative Rubric Building

• Daily 5 Language Instruction

• Assessment Capable Learners

3) Continued Culture of Cayley School:• Family Dance• Music Concerts

3) School Communication:• School Communication

Plan• Webpage• Newsletter• Emails home by individual

teachers

Areas of Strength

Goal # 1: Continue to improve student learning through improved instructional design & assessment practices …

Overall Quality of Education …

Areas for Growth

Goal # 1: Continue to improve student learning through improved instructional design & assessment practices …

Student satisfaction with opportunities to receive a broad program of studies …

Student readiness for lifelong learning …

Trends and Issues…Analyzing Our PAT

Results

Cayley School Alberta

GradeSix

Achievement Improvement Overall 2014 Prev 3 Yr Avg 2014 Prev 3 Yr Avg

Course Measure N % N % N % N %

English Language Arts

Acceptable Standard

Low Maintained Issue 19 68.4 12 66.9 45,704 81.9 43,581 82.7

Standard of Excellence

Very Low Maintained Concern 19 0.0 12 3.0 45,704 17.6 43,581 17.5

Mathematics

Acceptable Standard

Very Low Declined Concern 19 31.6 12 58.4 45,617 73.5 43,599 73.8



Science

Acceptable Standard

Low Maintained Issue 19 63.2 12 72.3 45,608 75.9 43,551 77.2



Social Studies

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P.A.T. Reflection

Results were either Acceptable or Below with few exceptions.

Have we been teaching to the middle?

A strategically designed intervention program is needed and it needs to be for all students.

Design work is imperative to successfully help each student improve in their learning.

Teacher Professional

Development …

Areas of Strength

Goal # 2: Continue to build a safe and caring community where everyone

succeeds with a high sense of belonging …

Areas for Growth

Goal # 2: Continue to build a safe and caring community where everyone

succeeds with a high sense of belonging …

Areas of Strength

Goal # 3: Continue to improve communication with parents about student learning …

Parents satisfied with overall quality of basic education …

Parent satisfaction with opportunities for students to receive a broad program of studies …

Areas for Growth

Goal # 3: Continue to improve communication with parents about student learning …

Parent involvement in decisions about their

child’s education …

“Overall” and “Parent” satisfaction with … programs and services for students in their community …

Cayley School’s 2014-2015

Education Plan School Goals

Teacher Voice – Areas of Focus

1. Using better design and instruction• Engagement• Planning with the end

in mind • Assessment• Intervention for all

students

2. Consistent communication about student learning• Commitment to the

school’s Communication Plan (September 2013)

• Electronic portfolios

3. Character Education within the classroom and beyond … developing Cobra Families into a more meaningful experience for all students through the Healthy School Initiative

4. Focused PLT (TAG time)

• Collaborative Planning

• Assessment Strategies

• School Improvement work

Goal One: We will plan and design for

the intellectual engagement of

assessment capable learners by utilizing

the principles of backwards design

Goal One Strategies Staff learning during staff meetings and PD days

that is centered around the principles of backwards design with specific time designated to “work on the work” together

Instructional and Learning Coaches helping to plan collaboratively at set times during the week

PLT “TAG” time on Fridays to work with partner teacher on scaffolding instruction from one grade to the next, designing learning using UbD, and collaborating on the design of assessments

Administration engaging in and monitoring teacher learning

Goal One Evidence Teacher-created units that incorporate

the principles of Understanding by Design

Assessments that are planned for and designed to move student learning forward

Increase in student achievement as a result of increased knowledge, understanding, and application of research-based pedagogical practices

Our “Flow Chart” on the Tell Them From Me survey will show an increase in “engagement” by students

Goal Two: We will implement a systematic

and collaborative intervention response to improve academic achievement for all

students

Goal Two Strategies Timetable accommodates a school-wide emphasis on literacy

intervention for all students for 35 minutes a day

Benchmark assessment using Fountas and Pinnell across all grades

Staff learning days focused on Response to Intervention model

Joint partnership with Blackie School staff to collaborate in the area of intervention

Full day workshop with Kurtis Hewson from U of L on November 28th, 2014

Partnership with Calgary Reads Foundation

Precision Reading for Grade 4 to 8 / Lexia for elementary students

Teachers collaborating with IC and LC during scheduled times

Goal Two Evidence Improved reading based on Fountas and Pinnell

benchmarks from the first of the year

Teacher sharing on PD days re: successes and challenges related to RTI work

Precision Reading results indicate improvement in fluency

Survey results reflect that students are engaged in Language Arts

Increased learner achievement on Learner Profiles

Goal Three: We will implement a

comprehensive approach to attend to the physical, social, and emotional well-

being and health of all school community

members (students, staff, and

parents)

Goal Three Strategies

30-40 minutes of Daily Physical Education

Revised hot lunch program in partnership with School Council

Healthy Snacks provided by School Council and Food for Thought

Mental/Emotional Health … students can access Youth Development Worker and Family School Liaison Worker

Cobra Families and 7/8 Leadership Group … teacher and student-driven activities to enhance a healthy school environment

Sports teams and school clubs

Emphasis on the Arts … Violin Club, Missoula Children’s Theatre, Jazz Band

School Communication Plan , School Behavior Plan, and the Parent Volunteer Policy

Goal Three Evidence A decrease in absences

Improved Tell Them From Me student results

Parents’ Accountability Pillar results

A reduction in the need to use Collaborative Problem Solving

Maintain a high number of participants on school teams and within clubs

In Summary … Dedicated teachers and staff committed to

moving learning forward

Supportive parent community

Students striving to become assessment capable learners

Outside agencies helping our school to improve

Partnership with Blackie and Longview Staff

Possibilities of integrating additional technology

CelebrationsExperiencing success through Fine Arts …

Cayley School’s Missoula Children’s Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz

K-5 Violin Program …with a new 6-8 violin club that meets once a week

6-8 Band Program … including a joint band endeavor with Blackie School

Sports Teams:

Flag Football … 2014 small school league champions

Triple Ball … 2014 girls and boys league champions

Basketball … 2013 boys and girls league champions

CTS Classes for Middle School Students:

Outdoor Education / Hunter Education & Conservation

NASP Program … Archery for Grades 4-8

Sewing, Photography, Art, Crafts, Yearbook, Music Appreciation, Drama, Jazz Band

Opportunities for StudentsLeadership Opportunities …

Gr. 7/8 Leadership Class

Cross-graded Reading Buddies

Green Team Recycling Club

Learning Commons Leaders

Student-initiated Cheerleading Team

Learning Opportunities …

Calgary Reads Initiative … for improved literacy

Healthy School Initiative …for improved physical, interpersonal, and socio-emotional development

Classroom set of iPads for use at all grade levels

Partnerships with business in support of improving technology accessibility in the school

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