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École Fox Run School

École Fox Run School. Strategic Education Plan and Report 2013-2014. www.foxrunschool.ca. December 1, 2013. A middle school comprised of approximately500 students grades 6 – 8. A dual track school with both English and French Immersion classrooms

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École Fox Run School

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  1. École Fox Run School Strategic Education Plan and Report 2013-2014 www.foxrunschool.ca December 1, 2013

  2. A middle school comprised of approximately500 students grades 6 – 8. • A dual track school with both English and French Immersion classrooms • A collaborative learning environment that is structurally designed and pedagogically developed around the Middle School Philosophy Fox Run is…

  3. Motto : “Preparing students for high school and beyond.” “A safe and caring place for all to learn!” Mission: • École Fox Run School strives to be recognized as a collaborative learning community where learning is personalized for all students to achieve success as compassionate and innovative citizens. Our Guiding Principles

  4. Values: D.R.E.A.M. • D evelopingLIFE-LONG LEARNERS • R esponsible, respectful CITIZENS • E XCELLENCE in mind, body, & character • Active & engaged LEARNERS • M EANINGFUL experiences

  5. Fox Run’s Learning Environment is designed to enrich and support every learner through various programs! • Renaissance leadership program • Character Development (Heroes, H2, REAL, D.A.R.E, Butt Ugly, Think Day) • P.E. Program (skiing, swimming, snowshoeing, XC skiing…..) • Sports Teams (cross country running, volleyball, basketball, badminton, golf, track and field) • Clubs (Science/Eco, Library, Drama, Choir, Cheer, and more) • Band • Choir • Breakfast Program • Hockey Academy What Makes Us Unique?

  6. Character Development Transition Plan! Red Cross (Gr.6) --- Heroes (Gr.7) ----H2 (Gr.8) • Successful lobbying for School Resource Office! Starting Sept. 2014 • Improved Collaborative Transition Plan for Students….between feeder schools(C.P. Blakely, SWES) and exit school (H.J. Cody)! • Increased Student Volunteerism in the Community! • Introduction of student operated store! …..“Around the Corner Store” • Fox Run Science Fair winners competing at Regional Science Fair! • Developed guidelines and expectations for student-owned technology devices and use in the school! …..Smart phones, Ipads, iPods, laptops, etc. What We Accomplished in 2012-2013

  7. Accountability Pillar Report Clink on the link below to view raw data: The annual Accountability Pillar Survey seeks responses from students, parents and staff and is a measure of satisfaction on a variety of indicators. 2012-13 was the first time that all grade were surveyed in the school using this survey which significantly increased our data sample size. 2012-2013 Results

  8. École Fox Run School Provincial Accountability Report Card

  9. A very safe and caring place to learn and develop • A community of dedicated learners • A learning environment filled with quality learning opportunities Fox Run’s Report Card in DetailPart A

  10. Successes Fox Run’s Report Card in DetailPart B PAT results for 2011/12: PAT results for 2012/13: • Issues resolved from 2011/12: • Significant increase in Participation Rates for 2012-13 • Working with parents and students to ensure a • better understanding of PAT exams

  11. Successes • Students are being prepared for “high school and beyond” • All learners feel the need to be committed citizens • We believe in “Me and We” • We are committed to improving our school, our staff, and our students Fox Run’s Report Card in DetailPart C

  12. From the data above our students said… • They feel welcome and cared for by staff • They that school is a safe place! Accountability Pillar Survey: Students

  13. Accountability Pillar Survey: Parents • What our parents said… • They feel that their child is treated well by peers • They feel the staff cares about every child • They are confident in the school to keep their child safe

  14. Accountability Pillar Survey: Parents • Our parents also said… • They feel very satisfied with the quality of education • They feel the staff offers a strong variety of learning opportunities

  15. The PAT data tells us…. • We meet or exceed Provincial average • We need to examine FLA programming further • We have addressed the Participation issues of the past Provincial Achievement Tests

  16. Fox Run firmly believes in the 5 Rs of Renaissance: Respect, Recognition, Reinforcement, Reward, and RESULTS! Over 70% of our students achieved formal recognition in Excellence! • Other indicators of success: • Several “Leaders of Tomorrow” award student nominees • TOO MANY adult volunteers and youth volunteers for Get REAL event! • 2012/13 Impact Society “Excellence in Community” award - Mr. Julian Price • and many more……. Other Indicators of Success

  17. Fox Run has a strong, active School Council that supports many activities and events by: • Monthly School Council meetings • Creation of Ecole Fox Run School Fundraising Society • Completed first Casino Fundraiser in Dec. 2013 • Staff appreciation (World Teacher’s Day/Education Week) • Volunteering for Renaissance events (Month-End Parties, Excellence Assemblies, Spirit Rallies, etc) • Actively searching for ways to help and to improve what is already a great community for children to learn and develop (30 Hour Famine, Uganda School Project, etc.) School Council and Parental Involvement

  18. What are the driving forces for change at École Fox Run School? Planning for 2013-14 • Data from our artifacts • New policies from Alberta Education • Research and best practices • Provincial and CESD Education Goals

  19. What the data tells us… • Achievement: • French Language Arts – declining trend appears to be addressed, but will continued to be monitored • Satisfaction: • Need to increase awareness of processes in place for continuous improvement to positively impact parents & staff completing Accountability Pillar survey Planning for 2013-14 Areas For Growth / Focus

  20. Planning for 2013-14 What new provincial and district policies tell us…

  21. Planning for 2013-14 What research and best practices tell us… • Middle School students need guidance to explore and enhance character development • Continued work with the Heroes program & Get REAL • Approved funding for School Resource Officer • Introduction of Red Cross “Beyond the Hurt” program (Grade 6) • Middle School staff need to understand at-risk students and associated behavior • Staff presentations on adolescent anxiety

  22. Planning for 2013-14 • Success for every student • students demonstrate proficiency in literacy and numeracy, students achieve educational outcomes, and students are prepared for the 21st century. • Transformed education through collaboration • students have access to programming and supports to enable their learning, demonstrate openness to new and innovative ideas, and demonstrate leadership and collaboration. • Success for First Nations, Metis and Inuit students • First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students are engaged in learning and that the achievement gap between FNMI and non-FNMI students is eliminated. What new provincial goals tell us…

  23. Planning for 2013-14 Goal Alignment

  24. Quality Teaching and Learning • Our students will meet or exceed provincial standards for acceptable and excellence in all subjects. • A Community of Learners focused on Success • 90% of students, parents and staff will be satisfied with the overall quality of education offered at École Fox Run School. • 85% of teachers and parents will be satisfied with the continuous improvement of learning at École Fox Run School. • A Safe and Welcoming learning environment for all students • 90% of our students, parents, and staff will report that students treat each other well at school Goals and Targets for 2013-2014

  25. I. Quality Teaching and Learning Start or continue doing….. • Staff collaborating in Professional Learning Communities • Grade team collaboration through: • Grade Team Meetings • Collaborative Planning periods and P.D. Days • Grade Team Leader meetings • Critical analysis of exam results by all staff • PAT study group including teachers from across the community schools • Collaborative grade team focus • Collaborative cross-grade project development • Library supports all learners • Library open to all learners during Lunch Recess • Library open after school for research or extra help • Increase Learning Coach opportunities for staff • Improve Instructional Leadership practices • Continued focus on the Quality Learning Environment document Planning for 2013-14 Key Strategies

  26. II. A Community of Learners focused on Success Start or continue doing….. • Building strong relationships with students • Renaissance program (student recognition events) • Clubs and teams • Special “Student” nights (30 Hour Famine, USP Night, etc.) • Goal setting/review (goal setting) • Building strong relationships with parents • School Council – continued growth • Committee opportunities (Tech Review, Student Recognition, etc.) • Increased Family-School Wellness presence in Fox Run Planning for 2013-14 Key Strategies

  27. Planning for 2013-14 III. A Safe and Welcoming Learning Environment for all Students Start or continue doing….. • Maintain Character development for grade 7 & 8 students • Heroes, H2 and Get REAL • Increase leadership opportunities • Camp Evergreen • Excellence Leadership Nights • Renaissance Leadership groups • Increase Student Services Coaching opportunities for staff • Increase Family-School Wellness presence in Fox Run Key Strategies

  28. Planning for 2013-14 Embedding Technology

  29. Planning for 2012-13 Communication

  30. Planning for 2013-14 Library and Research

  31. Planning for 2013-14 First Nations, Metis, Inuit

  32. Future planning • What is on the horizon? • Sylvan Lake continues to be a fast growing community with the commercial sector expanding rapidly which means new families relocating to Sylvan Lake. • Fox Run continues to be at capacity for learning spaces and has participated actively with CESD Corporate Services to plan for future growth. • Strong community partnerships have developed through unique learning experiences (Renaissance, Heroes, Get REAL, Camp Evergreen) at Fox Run. Three Trends

  33. Three Challenges Future planning • What we need to look into…. • An improved transition plan for our French Immersion students to maintain the growing F.I. numbers into middle school and high school • Continued discussions with Corporate Services to ensure that facilities are in place for the growth in Sylvan Lake • More partnerships within the community to expand our current programming (Renaissance, Heroes, Get REAL, etc.)

  34. It is a safe and caring learning environment! • Our students are Ambassadors in the school and in the community: “We believe in ME and WE”! • We are a Renaissance school developed through Respect, Reinforcement, Recognition, Reward, and Results! • Our parents appreciate the efforts of Fox Run because our staff is passionate about investing in our future leaders! • We are truly appreciative of all of the support we receive from our parents, community, and school division! What should YOU remember about Fox Run!

  35. What do you see as our greatest strengths? • Have we targeted the right areas for growth? • Was this report meaningful to you? • Do you need more information? • E-mail your questions or comments to the principal, Don Rattray at drattray@chinooksedge.ab.ca Have Your Say…

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