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St. Dorothy Catholic School Adrian Della Mora 155 John Garland Blvd Etobicoke ON M9V 1N7 358 Corsi, Josephine Peter Jakovcic
St. Dorothy Catholic School
Adrian Della Mora
155 John Garland Blvd Etobicoke ON M9V 1N7
358
Corsi, Josephine
Peter Jakovcic
Administrative Rep Corsi, Josephine
Teacher Rep Bauer, Robert
Teacher Rep Meffe, Maria
1 2015-12-02
Parent Rep Enriquez, Margarita
Student Rep Boakye, Elizabeth
2 2016-04-06
LOCKDOWN DRILLS 2015-2016
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful society is a key goal of the TCDSB. Providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop in a safe and respectful environment supports academic achievement for all students, which in turn, helps them to reach their full potential. Research and experience show that bullying is a serious issue that has far-reaching consequences for individuals, their families and peers and the entire school community. Schools that have bullying intervention and prevention strategies foster a positive learning and teaching environment that supports academic achievement for all students and that helps students reach their full potential. PPM 144
1. Bullying Awareness, Intervention and Prevention Plan
School Vision The St. Dorothy Mission Statement:"To nurture and empower Catholic learners and leaders one person at a time"
We will accomplish this by:-Living our Gospel Values and treating all creation with empathy, respect and responsibility-Building and strengthening our TEAM where everyone shares their gifts selflessly-Continuously pursuing excellence in learning and leading striving to achieve our full potential
Goal #1 For the 2015-2016 the St. Dorothy Community will decrease the number of students sent to the office for major discipline referrals through the implementation of the "Leader in Me Program" with students tracking their behavior and taking responsibility for their goal oriented progress through the use of data notebooks.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
1)Developing Catholic leadership through The Leader in Me Program using the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People-- concepts woven through the entire curriculum so that it becomes ubiquitous; monthly assemblies focusing on one specific Habit each month
2) Followers of Christ--Leaders in Faith: Virtue Recognition Program
3) Principal Props-- 7 Habits Recognition Program and Silver Seven Breakfast
4) Providing various leadership opportunities (intramural,leading special activities and assemblies, monitoring classes and office, greeting guests, leading daily announcements, student lead sports and extra curricular tournaments, older grades leading younger grades in cooperative and leadership activities)
5) St. Dorothy Covey Crew
Responsibility
StudentsStaffParentsAdministration
All Staff are committed to the safe implementation of our safe school vision which is based on our Catholic Virtues and the Leader in Me program.
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Catholic Virtues - TCDSB Safe Schools Board Iniatives- The Leader in Me Program; website, storybooks; student activity workbooks- Catholic Graduate Expectations- CYW involvement- Guidance involvement- Monthly newsletter- St. Dorothy Code of Conduct- Police/TCDSB Protocol- Community Officer
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- Virtue Ticket Recognition program tracked monthly - (Followers of Christ)- Track major incident reports monthly- Office Blue Ticket referral- Inclusion- Number of students reporting incidents of bullying- Safe school statistics/DIP statistics- Leader in Me staff, student and parent implementation surveys
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
School Vision The St. Dorothy Mission Statement:"To nurture and empower Catholic learners and leaders one person at a time"
We will accomplish this by:-Living our Gospel Values and treating all creation with empathy, respect and responsibility-Building and strengthening our TEAM where everyone shares their gifts selflessly-Continuously pursuing excellence in learning and leading striving to achieve our full potential
Goal #2 For the 2015-2016, the St. Dorothy Community will facilitate the process whereby students use the 8th Habit, "finding your voice", to become more confident in articulating their feelings about the negative impact of bullying and being able to speak up when they witness bullying or have been bullied.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
1) The Leader in Me Program--Using the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People--taught explicitly for one period each week and then concepts woven through the entire curriculum so that it becomes ubiquitous2) Followers of Christ--Leaders in Faith: Virtue Recognition Program4) Providing various leadership opportunities (intramurals, students leading other students in cooperative activities,assemblies etc.)5) Development of bystander responsibility - teaching the difference between tattling and reporting
Responsibility
StudentsStaffParentsAdministrationAll Staff are committed to the safe implementation of our safe school vision.
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Guidance involvement- Monthly newsletter- St. Dorothy Code of Conduct- Police/TCDSB Protocol- Community Officer
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- Virtue Ticket Recognition program tracked monthly - (Follower of Christ)- Track major incident reports monthly- Office Blue Ticket referral- Inclusion- Number of students reporting incidents of bullying- Safe school statistics/DIP statistics- Leader in Me staff, student and parent surveys
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
School Vision The St. Dorothy Mission Statement:"To nurture and empower Catholic learners and leaders one person at a time"
We will accomplish this by:-Living our Gospel Values and treating all creation with empathy, respect and responsibility-Building and strengthening our TEAM where everyone shares their gifts selflessly-Continuously pursuing excellence in learning and leading striving to achieve our full potential
Goal #3 For the 2015-2016 school year the St. Dorothy community will prioritize reducing the incidents of recess/playground bullying by engaging students in cooperative and meaningful play.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
1) Through the modelling of a Win Win approach to reduce conflict2) Student Placement CYW involvement in running playground cooperative programs3) Followers of Christ--Leaders in Faith: Virtue Recognition Program4) Providing various leadership opportunities (intramural, Eco Club, assemblies, sports teams etc.)5) Modelling and practicing successful cooperative game strategies through HPE classes, focusing on building a strong culture of leadership6) Circle of Friends developed by staff for students with special needs
Responsibility
StudentsStaffParentsAdministrationAll Staff are committed to the safe implementation of our safe school vision
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Guidance involvement- Monthly newsletter- St. Dorothy Code of Conduct- Police/TCDSB Protocol- Community Officer- Cyberproofing program
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- Virtue Ticket Recognition program tracked monthly - (Follower of Christ)- Track major incident reports monthly- Office Blue Ticket referral- Inclusion- Number of students reporting incidents of bullying- Safe school statistics/DIP statistics- Students taking the initiative to engage in cooperative play
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Progressive discipline is a whole-school approach that utilizes a continuum of interventions, supports, and consequences to address inappropriate student behaviour and to build upon strategies that promote positive student behaviours. When inappropriate behaviour occurs, disciplinary measures should be applied within a framework that shifts the focus from one that is solely punitive to one that is both corrective and supportive. Schools should utilize a range of interventions, supports and consequences that include learning opportunities focused on reinforcing positive behaviour and helping students make good choices. PPM 145
2. Progressive Discipline Plan
School Vision The St. Dorothy Local School Code of Conduct was developed in collaboration with the community of St. Dorothy Catholic School which is rooted in the philosophy of progressive discipline. Discipline can be defined as supporting students to make the right decisions. It refers to instruction, correction, self-control and orderly conduct. Consistent and logical consequences, rather than punitive measures are important in order for students to learn that they can control their own behaviour.
Goal #1 To continue to consistently implement the progressive discipline plan ensuring that all staff are comfortable using the platform to enter discipline issues
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
- Provide learning sessions for new staff to better understand the progressive discipline platform.- "Blue Slips" for students sent to the office to better track behavioral/discipline referrals.- Enhancing student understanding of the Code of Conduct and the use of progressive discipline.
Responsibility
StudentsStaffParentsAdministration
All Staff are committed to the safe implementation of our safe school vision which is based on our Catholic Virtues and the Leader in Me program.
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Progressive Discipline Platform- Safe Schools- Police and Board protocol- Student Agenda - Code of Conduct
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
All new staff will be familiar with the Progressive Discipline Platform and will be implementing the process when necessary.
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
3. Positive School ClimateA school should be a place that promotes responsibility, respect, civility and academic excellence in a safe learning and teaching environment. A positive school climate exists when all members of the school community feel safe, comfortable and accepted. The Safe School Action Team and student leadership groups can play key roles in supporting learning and practices that educate students and staff members about safety concerns. Those practices used for very challenging situations that can jeopardize the safety and well being of others include, but not limited to: Threat Assessment, Restorative Conference and Mediation Circles.
School Vision The St. Dorothy Mission Statement:"To nurture and empower Catholic learners and leaders one person at a time"We will accomplish this by:-Living our Gospel Values and treating all creation with empathy, respect and responsibility.-Building and strengthening our TEAM where everyone shares their gifts selflessly-Continuously pursuing excellence in learning and leading striving to achieve our full potential
Goal #1 To build a school community based on student and staff leadership and where gospel values are embedded throughout our daily activities.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
1) The Leader in Me Program--Using the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People--concepts woven through the entire curriculum so that it becomes ubiquitous; monthly assemblies focusing on one specific Habit each month; leadership bulletin boards; creation of new leadership roles throughout the year2) Followers of Christ--Leaders in Faith: Virtue Recognition Program4) Providing various leadership opportunities to both staff and students(intramural, Eco Club, leading special activities and assemblies, monitoring classes and office, greeting guests, leading daily announcements)5) Creating opportunities for student activity, cooperation and engagement during recess through the ongoing offering of a wide variety of programs such as intramurals, extra-curricular sports and providing recess equipment6) The St. Dorothy Covey Crew
Responsibility
StudentsStaffParentsAdministration
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Catholic Virtues - TCDSB Safe Schools Board Iniatives- The Leader in Me Program- Catholic Graduate Expectations- Guidance involvement- Monthly newsletter- St. Dorothy Code of Conduct- Police/TCDSB Protocol- Community Officer
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- Virtue Ticket Recognition program tracked monthly - (Followers of Christ)- Track major incident reports monthly- Office Blue Ticket referral- Inclusion- Number of students reporting incidents of bullying- Safe school statistics/DIP statistics- Virtue/Seven Habit Tree recognizing our Catholic Leaders
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
School Vision The St. Dorothy Mission Statement:"To nurture and empower Catholic learners and leaders one person at a time"We will accomplish this by:-Living our Gospel Values and treating all creation with empathy, respect and responsibility.-Building and strengthening our TEAM where everyone shares their gifts selflessly-Continuously pursuing excellence in learning and leading striving to achieve our full potential
Goal #SVP 1 To build a school community based on student and staff leadership and where gospel values are embedded throughout our daily activities.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
1) The Leader in Me Program2) Followers of Christ--Leaders in Faith: Virtue Recognition Program4) Providing various leadership opportunities to both staff and students(intramural, Eco Club, leading special activities and assemblies, monitoring classes and office, greeting guests, leading daily announcements)5) Creating opportunities for student activity, cooperation and engagement during recess through the ongoing offering of a wide variety of programs such as intramurals, extra-curricular sports and providing recess equipment6) The St. Dorothy Covey Crew
Responsibility
StudentsStaffParents/Guardians/Extended FamiliesAdministration
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- Catholic Virtues - TCDSB Safe Schools Board Iniatives- The Leader in Me Program- Catholic Graduate Expectations- Guidance involvement- St. Dorothy Code of Conduct- Police/TCDSB Protocol- Community Officer
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
- Virtue Ticket Recognition program tracked monthly - (Followers of Christ)- Inclusion- Number of students reporting incidents of bullying- Virtue/Seven Habit Tree recognizing our Catholic Leaders
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Safe School Action Plan
TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL
4. Emergency Response PlanThe Toronto Catholic District School Board has a primary responsibility to ensure the safety of students and staff inside Board buildings and on Board property. Central policies and procedures, developed in collaboration with the Toronto Police Service, provide direct support to school administrators in the management of crisis situations, including a lockdown response. It is the responsibility of each school to develop local procedures specific to that school, including a process by which all regular staff members, itinerant and specialist teachers and support staff, facility workers and visitors are informed of local considerations in the event of a threat to school safety. MOE Provincial Model for a Local Police/School Board Protocol
School Vision All students, staff members and visitors will become knowledgeable about emergency procedures for threats to the safety and well-being of all persons at school, and will be able to appropriately respond according to the guidelines established by TCDSB.
Goal #1 To plan, practice and evaluate a minimum of 2 Lockdown Drills in this school year; one drill per term.
Initiatives/Strategies/Practices
Practice lockdowns as per protocols
Responsibility
AdministrationCustodianStudentsStaffParents
Resources The following resources will be utilized to support these initiatives/strategies/practices:
- TCDSB Safe School Resources- TCDSB Safe Schools Board Iniatives- Monthly newsletter- St. Dorothy Code of Conduct- Police/TCDSB Protocol- Community Officer
Measurement of Progress The following metrics will be used to measure progress in achieving the Goal:
Principal to verify compliance and ensure drills are done to success criteria as developed by the Safe Schools Department
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