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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.
Publication and CommunicationThis information is provided for the benefit of
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)
146 (students)135 (with Ks
at .5)
152 (students)146 (with Ks at
.5)
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
Standard of Excellence
Very Low Maintained Concern 19 0.0 12 2.4 45,617 15.4 43,599 17.0
Science
Acceptable Standard
Low Maintained Issue 19 63.2 12 72.3 45,608 75.9 43,551 77.2
Standard of Excellence
Very Low Maintained Concern 19 0.0 12 2.4 45,608 24.9 43,551 26.4
Social Studies
Acceptable Standard
Very Low Maintained Concern 19 42.1 12 57.8 45,593 70.4 43,540 72.3
Standard of Excellence
Very Low Maintained Concern 19 5.3 12 6.1 45,593 16.6 43,540 19.0
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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