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Joseph M. Demko School Education Plan 2019-2020

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Contents St. Albert Public Schools’ Mission, Mandate and Beliefs ..................................................................... 3

Joseph M. Demko School Vision, Mission, Beliefs ............................................................................... 4

Joseph M. Demko School Profile ............................................................................................................. 9

Services at Joseph M. Demko ............................................................................................................... 11

Issues and Trends .................................................................................................................................... 14

Division Priorities and Outcomes ........................................................................................................... 15

Joseph M. Demko School Objectives ................................................................................................... 15

Joseph M. Demko School Objectives ................................................................................................... 16

Financial Planning 2018-2019 ................................................................................................................ 18


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St. Albert Public Schools’ Mission, Mandate and Beliefs

Mission Through our commitment to excellence in public education, we strive to ensure all students become life-long learners, confident and capable of shaping their future and meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Mandate The Board of Trustees is responsible to provide each of its students an education program consistent with the requirements of the Education Act and the Education Act Regulations. The intent of the Board is to provide the best possible education for all its students, that is, all students will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be self-reliant, responsible, caring and contributing members of society.

Beliefs In our commitment to public education, we believe that: • Our students' learning is central to everything we do; • It is the shared responsibility of the school community (students, staff, parents,

community members) to encourage all students to become respectful, responsible, global citizens who demonstrate tolerance and acceptance;

• By setting high expectations students are challenged to achieve to their full potential; • Schools must be safe and caring environments where students, staff and parents feel

connected, valued and respected; • Public education is the foundation of equal opportunity that recognizes and enhances

the value and potential of all; • The classroom is central to student learning, and • Members of our school community have a shared responsibility and obligation to provide

learners with an optimum learning environment.


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Joseph M. Demko School Vision, Mission, Beliefs Mission: We All Shine Vision To provide a stimulating learning environment whereby students within the Joseph M. Demko School community will become: • engaged readers, writers and mathematicians with the tools to learn about and enjoy the world

around them; • confident members of our digital world, able to access and manage online information in a

responsible way; • positive caretakers of their bodies, striving to maintain a healthy lifestyle through active living

and engagement in a variety of opportunities; • empathetic problem solvers, able to relate, respond and restore relationships; • community leaders with a heart for service; and • global citizens, who can appreciate the contributions that other cultural groups make to our

community, country and world.

Joseph M. Demko Pillars Joy • We are happy and excited to come to school • We are passionate and creative in the learning process • We nurture curiosity and celebrate successes • We are inviting and caring in our interactions • We laugh and have fun together

Mindfulness • We are engaged and attentive in our learning • We are aware of our emotions and strive to be balanced • We are compassionate and empathetic with others • We are adaptable and resilient in changing situations and activities • We respond appropriately and effectively in our interactions

Diversity • We foster positive and authentic relationships • We are an inclusive and safe environment for everyone • We appreciate individuality and cultivate respect • We promote diverse learning opportunities • We encourage classroom opportunities for problem solving, critical thinking and creativity


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Core Values

Our STARS Core values Strength • I treat others the way I wish to be treated • I treat my mind and body with care • I am resilient and persevere in challenging learning and emotional situations • I stand up for myself and others • I regulate my thoughts and actions

Teamwork • I participate actively in school activities • I work cooperatively with others • I include others in learning and play situations • I value friendships and foster caring relationships • I encourage others and celebrate their strength

Achieving Excellence • I strive to do my personal best • I endeavour to be a productive numeracy and literacy learner • I contribute to an engaging and nurturing learning environment • I am a lifelong learner • I use technology to discover, create and apply my knowledge and skill

Respect • I celebrate similarities and differences • I care for the environment • I am empathetic to others' thoughts and feelings • I practice good manners and thoughtful actions • I practice safety and obey the school rules

Spirit • I am actively engaged in class and school activities • I am proud to be part of the school community • I strive to be an active citizen in our global community • I am a positive and passionate learner • I support the core values of the school

Other program highlights: • Star Draws are made three days a week celebrating students who have demonstrated the

STARS core values. Students receive Star bookmarks, which highlight the 5 values. • All students have We All Shine shirts that reflect their commitment to the core values and

assemblies as well as health lessons help reinforce the core values. • All classes have a cross aging buddy (older classes working with younger classes). • Leadership activities and service learning within the realm of becoming an outstanding citizen.


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STARS Day: At Joseph M. Demko (JMD), we will be incorporating STARS Day at the end of January and again at the end of June for our junior high students. The premise of this day is to recognize students who are positive, active and contributing citizens of Joseph M. Demko. This day will be on Friday, January 3, 2020 and students will have an opportunity to participate if they have demonstrated the following: • Living out the JMD core values (Strength, Teamwork, Achieving Excellence, Respect and

Spirit) • Positive effort codes on progress reports • 90% attendance and 5 or fewer lates • Positive choices in school, at lunch and on the bus


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Joseph M. Demko School Profile

2018-2019 as of September 30, 2017

2019-2020

as of September 30, 2020 Certificated Staff

Certificated Staff

Teaching FTE

18.06 FTE

Administration FTE 1.69 FTE

Counselling FTE 0.59 FTE

Total FTE 20.34 FTE

Support Staff Support Staff Clerical

FTE 1.6 FTE

Educational Aides FTE 7.0 FTE

Library Technicians FTE 0.4 FTE

Technical Support FTE 0.2 FTE

Total FTE

9.2 FTE

Students

English

English 357 Special Needs

Special Needs (46)

Total

Total 357 Classroom Configuration 2018-2019

Classroom Configuration

2019-2020

Grade English Logos Grade English Logos

Kindergarten

Kindergarten 22 24 Grade 1

Grade 1 18 16

Grade 2

Grade 2 6 19

Grade 3

Grade 3 13 27 Grade 4

Grade 4 14 30

Grade 5


Grade 6 5 31

Total

Total 90 170 Classroom Configuration 2018-2019

Classroom Configuration 2019-2020

Grade English Logos Grade English Logos

Grade 7


Grade 8 5 30

Grade 9

Grade 9 0 20

Total

Total 24 73


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Joseph M. Demko School Profile

Joseph M. Demko School offers dual-track English and Christian Logos programs, where learning encompasses the whole child with a focus on the academic, physical, emotional and artistic needs of the student. We seek opportunities to enhance student learning through collaboration with parents and community members. Talented and enthusiastic staff members strive to continually improve their professional practice through ongoing professional development, collaborative team meetings, and with sound educational research. Our primary goal is to provide our students with a solid foundation in academics, social responsibility, the arts and physical education. We are advocates for children taking responsibility for their own learning and acquiring the skills to continue future learning. We take pride in our students’ achievements in all aspects of their learning. Our students accept and excel at taking responsibility for their actions and in being conscientious citizens as they progress from Kindergarten to Grade 9. The excellence that is exemplified in Joseph M. Demko’s teaching and learning is the result of the strong partnership between home and school. Building relationships grounded in trust, honesty, dedication and hard work by all educational stakeholders results in the richness of the educational experience for students. We welcome support, input and interest from parents as participants in the educational process. Together, we will provide excellence in education for all Joseph M. Demko students. Discover Demko We are home to a state-of-the-art Career and Technology area, food and science labs, two gymnasiums, library and learning common areas, amazing fine arts spaces and new playground spaces. With our airy and light-filled space, we are energy efficient and a silver standard LEED school - we are environmentally friendly! Come visit us to see our school community in action. • English and Logos Christian K-9 programs • STE2AM learning lab • Bright, open library and learning common

spaces • Makerspace • Two gyms • CTS and Foods labs • Kindergarten only entry door • Counsellor and resource time • Character Education program - We All

Shine • Specialist teachers • Music and Band room • Custom built drama room

• Active parent community - School Council, Friends of Joseph M. Demko and Logos Steering Committee

• Two playgrounds • Before-and-after-school daycare on

site • Preschool programming • Daily Demko parent planner • Hot lunch program • Community service activities • Cookies and Milk with the

Kindergartens • State of the art technology • Variety of options • Community connections and service • Diagnostic testing


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Services at Joseph M. Demko The diversity of services and programming within Joseph M. Demko continues to evolve. We believe that our school is advancing to meet the ever-increasing challenges of today’s educational demands, along with enhancing and enriching programs. Some examples include our physical education program, daily physical activity, a dynamic music program, and the integration of technology in learning. These all continue to be priorities. We believe it is essential that our school community models life-long learning and values the knowledge and social skills necessary for our children to meet future challenges. High staff satisfaction and morale continues to ensure a vibrant and productive work environment. Services and initiatives that extend beyond the regular programs include: Academics ● Balanced Literacy ● Early Literacy Support ● Enrichment ● Resource ● Raz-Kids, Reading A - Z ● English and Christian Book Fairs ● Spell-a-thon ● Running Records and Division Screening Tool ● LLI (Leveled Literacy Intervention) ● Read-a-thon ● Classroom Open Houses ● Remembrance Day Ceremony ● In school mentoring as well as out of school tutoring ● Writer’s Workshops ● Guest authors ● STARS Time ● Daily 5/Café ● Math Lead ● Literacy Coaches ● STE2AM leads and activities Citizenship/Character Education ● Cross-age programs ● STARS Draw Recognition ● DARE (Grade 6) ● RCMP liaison ● Student Leadership ● AMA School Safety Patrols ● Kindergarten Helpers ● Classroom Lunch Helpers ● Garden Keepers ● Recycling Club


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● Mentorship ● Volunteerism ● Core Value assemblies ● Charity Initiatives (Terry Fox Foundation, Food Bank, Kinette Christmas Hamper, Mitten Tree Youth Emergency Shelter, St. Albert Community Services) ● Girls Circle ● Boys’ Club Co-Curricular ● Grade 6 Camp ● Skiing/Snowboarding ● Winter Carnival ● Fun Field Day ● X-Country Running (Junior High and Elementary) ● Skating ● Swimming lessons ● Praise Services ● Art Club ● Terry Fox Run ● Field Trips ● Math Club ● Mission Impossible ● Division Track Meet ● JMDTV ● Dance Team ● Soccer Clinic ● Walking/Running Club for grades 1, 2 and 3 ● Book Club for both divisions ● Athletic Intramurals (Divisions I, II and III) ● Track Day at Fowler Park ● Gaming Club ● Dodgeball Tournament ● Lego Club ● Girls Circle ● Boys’ Club ● Bike Clinic ● Community Service Projects ● Scholastic and Christian Book Fairs Extracurricular ● Running Room Relay Games ● Leadership Club ● Grade 6 and junior high sports teams (Volleyball, Basketball) ● Climbing Wall Club


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● Lunch Hour Intramurals Fine Arts ● Choirs ● Winter/Christmas Musical Theatre Productions ● Art Gallery ● Children’s Festival ● Alberta Opera Performance ● Profiles Gallery ● Division Art Show ● Carolling at Christmas ● Celebration of the Arts Parent Initiatives ● Weekly Hot Lunch Days ● Parent Volunteers ● Family Dance ● School Council ● Joseph M. Demko Fundraising Society ● Logos Steering Committee ● Parent representatives at COSC ● Welcome back and year end gatherings ● Staff Appreciation Lunch ● Playground clean-up ● Outdoor Enhancements ● Refurbishing and maintaining our flower beds ● Active involvement in the development of the school three-year Education Plan ● Division and school parent workshops Special Programs ● Birthday pencils ● Kindergarten milk and cookies with the principal ● Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs ● Field Experiences with U of A/King’s College/Concordia ● Zones of Regulation ● Mentorship Programs (Beginning Teachers, Administrator) ● Roots of Empathy ● Lunch and Learns Other Services ● SIGIS Daycare (before and after school care) ● Coordination with outside services such as Alberta Health Services, CASA, and the Glenrose Hospital ● Division Preschool


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Issues and Trends Enrolment We have experienced a growth in the Logos program. It had 217 students last year and is currently at 243 students. That there is an 11 percent increase is hopefully an indicator that the program will continue to grow as it is now housed in one school. We continue to monitor the growth of our English program. It is significantly smaller than our Logos program and we hope that as the catchment areas for Joseph M. Demko grows, there will be a balance of numbers between the programs. (114 students in English and 243 students in Logos) Collaborative Response Model This model highlights diagnostic testing, Pyramids of Supports and Collaborative Team Meetings. We will focus on practices that individualize instruction. Common diagnostic testing assists staff in determining student needs. Collaborative Team Meeting (SSSS) sheets and Team Meeting note templates will also continue to be used to monitor student needs and track student learning. We will also development Pyramid of Supports for literacy, numeracy and social emotional growth as part of our mission to support students through universal, targeted and intensive supports. The implementation of literacy and numeracy support, enhancement of core instruction, and planning with the end in mind are all critical in the process of meeting each student’s learning potential. Collaborative Teams It is imperative that we continue to provide professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their practice and enhance the quality instruction to students. At Joseph M. Demko, we will continue to focus on literacy and numeracy by providing book studies and access to professional development, as well as time and support to integrate new strategies and programs. Grouping classes/students at Classroom Connect time for various learning activities will also allow for more diagnostic testing time as well as one-on-one and small group instruction in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Counselling Support We are committed to providing counselling services, social and emotional supports, special education coordination and community programming to better meet the ever-increasing needs of our students and community. The question is how to best address the expectations of parents of our students with special needs, English Language Learner (ELL) students as well as our Indigenous students in our inclusive education model. We have 30 students identified this year as ELL, 11 First Nations and Metis students as well as 68 students on an Individualized Program Plan and Individualized Learning Plan. Given the limitations in support, it is a challenge to ensure that these integrated students have their individual complex needs met in the regular classroom. New Teacher and Leadership Quality Standards Integration With the new Professional Practice Standards for the Teaching Profession and Leaders mandated for the fall of 2019, it is essential that teachers and leaders are familiar with the new standards. In order to gain an awareness of the new framework, it is important to review and provide professional development that supports the new standards that are outlined. We have reviewed the new document and are focusing on building teacher capacity in the area of Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit. We know that this professional growth will be ongoing as the new Leadership and Teaching Quality Standards impact our daily professional practice.


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Division Priorities and Outcomes Division Priority Areas St. Albert Public Schools has identified five priority areas for consideration in the Three Year Education Plan. They are: • Provide high quality teaching that recognizes and values diversity in student learning, while

supporting the academic success and personal growth of all students; • Prepare all students for participation in the global community through active citizenship and

lifelong learning; • Promote inclusive, healthy, safe, and vibrant learning communities in our schools; • Foster collegial relationships and collaborative working environments; and, • Increase literacy and numeracy skills of students in Preschool to Grade 12 through the

division’s enhancing instructional practice approach.

Division Outcomes 2019-2022 Outcome 1: Learning environments facilitate connection, curiosity and competencies. Outcome 2: The diverse needs of our students are met in inclusive learning environments. Outcome 3: Students demonstrate growth in literacy and numeracy skills. Outcome 4: Students are resilient and have the skills to succeed when faced with

opportunities and challenges. Outcome 5: Staff wellness and resiliency are supported through culture, collaboration and

professional learning. Outcome 6: Division growth is supported and managed by governance, public

engagement and partnerships.

Joseph M. Demko School Objectives Objective 1: Supporting a balanced approach to literacy Objective 2: Enhance staff instructional capacity as well as student engagement in Math Objective 3: Building collaborative and caring relationships with students, staff and the school community to foster a culture of connectedness, courage and compassion Objective 4: Implement STE2AM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Math) Learning Opportunities


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Joseph M. Demko School Objectives Objective 1: Supporting a balanced approach to literacy Key Strategies for 2019-2020:

• Provide professional development opportunities to all staff to enhance teacher instructional capacity to complete and analyze diagnostic reading assessments in order to enhance student reading capacity at all grades

• Incorporate class structures and classroom libraries; promoting reading • Develop, plan and host Reading and Writing workshops • Integrate Daily Five and Café, and components of balanced literacy • Provide students with STARS Reading mentors, time and experience • Implement reading interventions (LLI) and targeted literacy supports • Explore writing development at all grade levels • Promote literacy through our library, librarian and book fairs

Objective 2: Enhance staff instructional capacity as well as student engagement in Math Key Strategies for 2019-2020: • Provide professional development opportunities to all staff in Math • Continue to use the division Math screening tool • Explore possible diagnostic tools (JAM, First Steps in Math, Leaps and Bounds) to help in

targeting student needs • Design meaningful instruction that focuses on outcomes students find difficult (Formative

Assessment) • Provide resource time and incorporate Math/STE2AM fairs to build numeracy capacity for all

learners • New curriculum exploration

Objective 3: Building collaborative and caring relationships with students, staff and the school community to foster a culture of connectedness, courage and compassion Key Strategies for 2019-2020: • Highlight and foster an environment where the core values of the JMD STARS (Strength,

Teamwork, Achieving Excellence, Respect and Spirit) and pillars (Joy, Mindfulness and Diversity) are lived and celebrated by all

• Promote team building activities that will help form a caring and dynamic culture of learning and belonging

• Implement special opportunities that will highlight the strengths of everyone as indicated in our mission (We All Shine)

• Incorporate cross age activities • Foster parent connections through community events, volunteer experiences, School Council,

Logos Steering Committee and Joseph M. Demko Fundraising Society


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Objective 4: Implement STE2AM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Math) Learning Opportunities Key Strategies for 2019-2020: • Highlight why STE2AM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Math

(Demko context) learning give students the opportunity to investigate the world around them, take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem solving, embrace collaboration and work through the creative process. They wonder, critique, inquire and innovate.

• Develop STE2AM activities which will include K-9 students going through stations where they will engage in activities that are high tech and low tech over three seven week cycles in the year. Each station will include levelled interactive cards that include guiding questions for teacher and student use.

• Provide staff with the opportunity to experience these stations which will allow them to be cognizant of how each learning activity connects to their grade level outcomes. STE2AM’s interdisciplinary and engaging approach to subjects prepares students by promoting intentional connections, highlighting process based learning, asking deep questions and finding solutions that the real world is facing.

• Develop mobile STE2AM kits that will be available for staff to use in their classes. • Incorporate STE2AM afternoons that will focus on entrepreneurship (making items and

marketing them) and a STE2AM night which will include students and parents working through interactive and engaging stations.

• Incorporate STE2AM activities in an environmental setting. Develop projects and activities for each grade level to be accessed at Wilderness school and encourage depth of learning. Examples include the use of the pop-up playground, mud kitchen and outdoor kitchen, nature exploration and building projects.


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Financial Planning 2018-2019

RESOURCE AND DISTRIBUTION JOSEPH M. DEMKO SCHOOL

2019-2020 2019-2020 2018-2019 REVENUES Fall Budget Spring Budget Fall Budget

1. Basic Program Allocation $ 2,329,688 $ 2,571,793 2. Other Revenues 2.1 Fees $ 155,901 $ 181,270 2.2 Cafeteria 2.3 Donations $ 20,000 $ 10,000 2.4 Fundraising 2.5 Other Revenues $ 10,942 $ 39,455 3. Surplus / Deficit Allocation (S/D) $ 150,000 TOTAL REVENUES $ 2,666,531 $ 2,802,518 $ - 2019-2020 2019-2020 2018-2019

EXPENDITURES Fall Budget Spring Budget Fall Budget 1. Certificated Staff $ 2,148,209 $ 2,158,018 2. Support Staff $ 267,575 $ 275,685 3. Services $ 140,531 $ 189,730 4. Supplies $ 64,427 $ 56,447 5. Furniture, Equipment & Capital $ 2,289 $ 2,000 6. Technology $ 8,500 $ 10,000 7. Future Emergent Initiatives $ 35,000 $ 110,638 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 2,666,531 $ 2,802,518 $ - TOTAL REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES $ - $ - $ - 2019-2020 2019-2020 2018-2019

ENROLMENT Fall Budget Spring Budget Fall Budget FTE Enrolment (ECS @ .5) 334.00 383.50 2019-2020 2019-2020 2018-2019

STAFFING PERCENTAGES Fall Budget Spring Budget Fall Budget Certificated Staff FTE 20.34 20.39 Support Staff FTE 5.56 5.71 Certificated Staff Percentage 86.6% 83.9% #DIV/0! Support Staff Percentage 10.8% 10.7% #DIV/0! TOTAL STAFFING PERCENTAGE (with S/D) 97.4% 94.6% #DIV/0! TOTAL STAFFING PERCENTAGE (without S/D) 103.7% 94.6% #DIV/0! Revenues used for calculating staff percentages do not include Fees, Donations, Fundraising and Other Revenues in the denomination of the calculation. Fees include instructional, activities, clubs & sports, extracurricular, and required items e.g. agendas, musical supplies, and mandatory clothing. Other Revenue includes adult and international student fees.

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