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Johnny Bright School

Johnny Bright School. Information and Input December 3, 2009. Principal Scott Millar scott.millar@epsb.ca Website: http://johnnybright.epsb.ca /. Excellence with a PASSION. Our STATUS. Enrolment Projected to meet capacity of 850 students quickly

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Johnny Bright School

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  1. Johnny Bright School Information and Input December 3, 2009 Principal Scott Millar scott.millar@epsb.ca Website: http://johnnybright.epsb.ca/

  2. Excellence with a PASSION Johnny Bright School

  3. Our STATUS • Enrolment • Projected to meet capacity of 850 students quickly • Guideline for enrolment will be in place • Attendance Boundaries will be applicable • Our opening will have impact on current receiving schools – • Transportation issues will need to be addressed • Safety for students will be a priority Johnny Bright School

  4. Johnny Bright School

  5. Transportation Considerations • Transportation plan • Bussing • Who is eligible? • 2.4 km • Walking distance – traffic barriers • Out of area bussing • Drop off and parent parking • Curved narrow road way • limited capacity on school site • Bussing right of way Johnny Bright School

  6. The Johnny Bright Story Our PILLARS Johnny Bright School

  7. Johnny Bright – Champion • Over came countless obstacles to become a master at the game of life • JOHNNY BRIGHT was challenged by poverty, discrimination and poor-sportsmanship • He combined intelligence and exceptional ability with an enthusiastic dedication to turn obstacles into opportunities • He became an outstanding coach and educator, devoting the rest of his life to children • Champion is a success metaphor, providing an inspiration to anyone hoping to turn mere dreams into reality! Johnny Bright School

  8. 7 Practices of Effective LearningMcTighe and O’Connor • Use summative assessment to frame meaningful performance goals • Show criteria and model in advance • Assess before teaching • Offer appropriate choices (tied to ELOs) • Prvded feedback early and often • Encourage self-assessment and goal setting • Allow new evidence of achievement to replace old evidence Johnny Bright School

  9. Academic Excellence Critical Questions of Learning • What is it we expect them to learn? • Essential Learning Outcomes • How will we know when they have learned it? • Common Assessment • How will we respond when they don’t learn? • Systemic Intervention • How will we respond when they already know it? • Differentiation – critical thinking skills – at promise Johnny Bright School

  10. Our PROGRAMS • Academic – LEARNING for ALL • 4 Questions • 3 BIG Ideas • Athletics • Fitness • Nutrition • Citizenship • Leadership • ENGAGEMENT Johnny Bright School

  11. Academic Excellence • Learning • Collaboration • Results Johnny Bright School

  12. Our PROGRAMS • Academic – LEARNING for ALL • 4 Questions • 3 BIG Ideas • Project – Hands on Learning • Athletics • Fitness • Nutrition • Citizenship • Leadership • ENGAGEMENT Johnny Bright School

  13. Specialized Instructional Spaces: Art Music “CTS” Foods “Fashion” Johnny Bright School

  14. Experience learning Essential Learning's Higher level thinking and skill development Technology A wireless environment Project approach Hands on Teamwork Integrated learning across the curriculum Our StudentsK – 9Larger Elementary – “middle school” Input into program possibilities – considering – Fine Arts, Practical Arts, Design Technologies – priorities , student needs and taking advantage of the facility. Johnny Bright School

  15. Our COMMUNITY • Our needs and diversity • Our Resources • Parent involvement • What roles? • School Council • an ongoing advisory body • Joint Use Agreement Johnny Bright School

  16. Our PROCESSES • As a district school • Pre-Enrolment processes – enrolment passports • Timelines • STAFFING Johnny Bright School

  17. Our CHALLENGES and COMMITMENTS … • High levels of learning for all students • Focus on learning • A collaborative culture • Results demonstrate our students’ successes • The unknown - the need to communicate Johnny Bright School

  18. A new community school for 850 students – k-9 Opportunity! Technology as a tool to support learning across the grades and curriculum wireless Envision 3 classes at each grade level Accessing many shared learning spaces Student friendly Technology advanced and friendly The Muddiest point A survey about JBS Our EXCITEMENT Johnny Bright School

  19. The Muddiest point • I would like more information about : • I believe a challenge is: • I am excited about: Johnny Bright School

  20. A survey about JBS • Safety and Daily operations: • Concerns • Programs • Options • Technology • Wireless • Community • Volunteers • Lunch hour Johnny Bright School

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