PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Monday, June 2, 2014 100 King Street West, Suite 600
Meeting Room E AGENDA
3:00 p.m.
1. Call to order 2. Approval of the Agenda 3. Review of Program Committee Terms of Reference 4. Program Strategy Update 5. Future Meeting topics 6. Future Meeting dates and times 7. Adjournment
Secondary Program Strategy Implementation Update and Annual Work Plan
Table of Contents
Board Report
Organizational Alignment 4-2
Overview / Context 4-3
Program Placements 4-3
Transitions 4-5
Transportation 4-7
Communication 4-7
2014-2016 Work Plan Overview 4-9
Appendices
Appendix A: SHSM Programs and Locations 4-10
Appendix B: Facilities Management Program Strategy Work Plans 4-13
Appendix C: Process for Reallocation of Assets 4-14
Appendix D: HWDSB School Closing Ceremonies and School Assemblies 4-15
Appendix E: Summary of Secondary Enrolment 2013-14 ; Projected 2014-15 4-16
Appendix F: Secondary Transition Bulletin Communication: Summary of Topics 4-17
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Annual Work Plan Report Name of Report: Secondary Program Strategy Implementation Update – Phase 1:- 2013 - 2014 To: Dr. John Malloy, Director of Education From: Executive Council Prepared by: Pam Reinholdt, Executive Superintendent of Student Achievement Mag Gardner, Superintendent of Student Achievement Jamie Nunn, System Principal Date: June 2, 2014 Organizational Alignment Strategic Direction
Achievement Matters HWDSB will prepare all secondary students to be ready for success in their chosen pathway:
apprenticeship, college, community, university or workplace
Engagement Matters: HWDSB will achieve high levels of student engagement in our schools. HWDSB will achieve high levels of parent engagement in our school communities. HWDSB will maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships with employee groups.
HWDSB will maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships with community partners.
Equity Matters: HWDSB will ensure equitable resource allocation to schools, staff and students.
HWDSB will ensure that our diverse learners receive the appropriate programming and support to achieve their full potential HWDSB will provide safe, inclusive and respectful learning environments for all staff and students.
Annual Operating Plan:
Knowing Our Students Student Voice Engaging/re-engaging all students Continued enhancement of program pathways Knowing our Staff Professional learning for schools and departments within a responsive system Staff Voice Positive school and department climate Promoting Service Excellence Differentiated service delivery models and support
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Knowing our Parents and Communities Parent and Community Engagement in support of achievement, engagement and equity
Director’s Performance Appraisal:
Provide safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for each student. Ensure that a tiered approach to effective instruction and intervention is in place in all schools, and is implemented according to best practices. Ensure a range of accessible program pathway options across the system to meet the needs of all learners.
Overview/Context
The Board approved the Secondary Program Strategy (SPS) in June, 2013. The vision of the Program Strategy is • all secondary schools are great schools • students will have choice within their home schools • expanded access for students looking for specialized programs • all students to achieve and graduate in HWDSB
The implementation of the Secondary Program Strategy has been planned to consist of three phases, one phase for each school year of the three-year period. This report captures the highlights of Phase 1 over the 2013-2014 school year, which focused on operational areas, including program placement, communication, transition, and transportation. Trustees have received updates on the specific program aspects of Phase 1 through previous reports to the Board (e.g., 21st Century Learning, Positive School Climate, and Student Achievement Reports).
Phase 1 Goals: This year, in preparation for implementation in September 2014, the operational focus was on ensuring the following: • Students from Parkview have a smooth transition to their new school(s) for September 2014 • Students from Mountain who wish to attend their home schools have a smooth transition for
September 2014 • Grade 8 students in all clusters have a smooth transition to their home secondary schools • The new boundaries are understood and implemented in the South Cluster • The Nora Frances Henderson community begins to build a new identity and culture • The new Dundas Valley continues with merging two school communities • Decisions are being made regarding Tier 3 programs as needed • Staff, students, and parents/guardians are supported as we move to close three secondary
schools in June 2014.
Achievement Matters / Equity Matters:
A. Program Placements: What We Did
The Tier 3 program locations were determined as part of the Program Strategy to ensure that students had equitable access to all programs in each cluster. A few exceptions related to programs that historically had very small enrolment or those that required very specific, high cost equipment, which are in one or two locations. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs are Tier 3. These programs require Ministry of Education (MOE) approval to be located in specific secondary schools. Application was made in the Fall to move three of these programs, and apply for three new programs
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as per our Strategy. All of these programs were approved by the MOE, and work has begun to ensure the resources and equipment is in place for the start of these programs in September. APPENDIX A SHSM Program Locations The ArtSmart program is moving from Hill Park to Sir Allan MacNab, and the work was initiated in the Fall for this move. Secondly, although not initially a Tier 3 Program, we heard through our students, staff, and parents/guardians at Parkview about the importance of the Project Based Learning (PBL) program currently at Parkview. This hands-on program combines credits for English, Art, and Business and runs for a full semester. The plan is also underway to move this program to Mountain this summer. The Strings Program at Glendale will begin in September. Space and instrument requirements are almost complete. Training is underway for intervention programs which will be available in all schools (e.g., Bump It Up Math, Empower) and Wilson Reading will continue to be offered at Delta and Mountain. Teams of teachers and consultant staff are working with school based staff to ensure appropriate staff is available in each school to deliver these programs. As well, there has been ongoing work with our community partners who use space in our schools to assist with a smooth location transition. In preparation for the implementation of phase 1 of our Secondary Program Strategy, Facilities Management has been working closely with school leadership teams to complete a variety of facility renovations and upgrades. For example, major renovations will be undertaken at Sir Allan MacNab this summer to support the increase in students and the Arts and Culture SHSM, including ArtSmart. These renovations include a state of the art auditorium with a new sound and lighting booth, a new dance studio, renovated music rooms and new classroom spaces as well as a completely renovated Guidance office. Renovations and facility upgrades specific to the Program Strategy, in addition to capital projects, are scheduled across the South Cluster at Nora Henderson, Mountain Secondary and Sherwood Secondary this summer to support the movement (or start) of new programs. APPENDIX B Facilities Management Program Strategy Work Plans
What We Learned:
The Program Strategy implementation has varying degrees of complexity which involves numerous departments. The need for co-ordination and regular updates has been critical to meeting our timelines, and to ensure that all programs are available to students in order for them to complete their Pathway. The Secondary Program Steering Committee meets every Monday morning to ensure that all involved know what is happening, keep up to date on progress and to strategize the timing of decisions to enable work to be on-going. This ensures a thoughtful and effective approach to implementing all aspects of the work. The committee members are from the following departments: Executive Council, Corporate Communications, Business, Facilities, system principals, Accommodation and Planning, and other stakeholders as needed.
Impact of What We Did
Much of the work related to program placement occurs within Phase 1 of the implementation. This planning allows facilities to ensure that work needing to be done as a result of program moves can be incorporated with other work in the building. Students and parents/guardians are able to see where the programs will be and students can plan their pathways accordingly. By addressing all of the program placement issues at the same time in specific schools, we have been able to tweak some issues, such as the Parkview PBL program, that had not been addressed earlier.
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Next Steps: Most of the planning and decision-making for implementation of program placement has been completed. Inventory of school resources and equipment has been done. Items for removal to the Archives have been noted. Movers, including schedules, are booked for moves to begin the first week of July. APPENDIX C Process for Reallocation of Assets: Renovations are currently being undertaken in a number of schools, while others will begin as students complete exams. Cleaning crews are being organized to ensure that students are returning to safe, clean environments, with the resources and materials they need for September, 2014. However, some schools which are undergoing major renovations (e.g., Dundas Valley) will continue throughout next year. Note: Although not part of the Secondary Program Strategy Implementation, we are following the same format for the three elementary school closures and consolidations as well.
B: Transitions:
What We Did As part of the transition work, we looked at information from the Director`s Forums, student focus groups, parent/guardian focus groups, and the transition committees for the impacted schools. Student and parent/guardian concerns, issues, etc., were identified in each of these settings. As we made decisions regarding program placement, transportation, transitions, etc., we considered the input from each of these groups, made necessary adjustments, and continued to ask for feedback. Parents/guardians expressed concern about a younger sibling attending the same school if an older student had a choice in the upcoming year. The decision was made that if an older sibling was at a secondary school as per the strategy implementation, then younger siblings could attend that same school. The impact of this decision is short term and did not cause an imbalance to student enrolment. There was also concern about how students from all schools may be prepared for a specific program (e.g., International Baccalaureate - IB) if they chose to enter that Tier 3 program in grade 11. As mentioned above regarding program planning and training, teacher teams, including our IB teachers, have been working on models for our enriched programs. Enriched programming is well-suited for students who are interested in pursuing the IB stream in Gr. 11 and 12, as well as students who are identified as gifted and other students who enjoy enriched inquiry-based learning that delves deeper into content knowledge and areas of personal interest.
We have been very deliberate in the transition of our students with exceptionalities. Meetings were held with parents, students, staff, principals, sending school teams, and receiving school teams. Each student’s IEP was reviewed, and teachers and parents shared relevant information related to the student. We have developed a list of students moving from Grade 8 to Grade 9 who have learning exceptionalities, so that school staff, Superintendents, and the Director can monitor their progress. As well, some secondary schools are preparing for the Best Buddies program to help meet the needs of students for whom this program is designed. The Grade 8 to Grade 9 transition was multi-faceted. Several communication strategies were used. Examples include mailing postcards informing students of their home secondary school, information about times and locations of transition meetings at different schools, letters welcoming students to their school of choice and information about the information night at that school. There are also plans to help students adjust to their new school location and to meet and mix with others attending the same school. A variety of transition events continue between now and the end
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of the school year. For example, on Wednesday, June 4, all the students who are currently in Grade 9, 10, and 11 at Hill Park will go to the new secondary school they will attend in September and enjoy an opportunity to meet new staff, learn about extra-curricular activities, tour the school and learn more about the school year ahead. At the same time students at Parkview and Mountain will come together at Dofasco Sports Park and enjoy a major transition event. Another major transition event was our my Path my Way HWDSB Pathways Night held on February 26, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.at Michelangelo's Banquet Centre. The night was designed for families with Grades 7-10 students to learn more about the wide range of high school programs available in our Board and have the opportunity to begin some planning for their high school years. This evening was well attended by over 400 parents and students as well as system and school representatives from across the system. The new 7-2-10 brochure, a guide for families to help navigate through high school, was distributed to families. As part of the evening, an overview of the various pathways was provided; a moderated panel of students described their experiences in various system programs to the audience, and storefronts hosted by students and staff showcased our programs. There was also a parent voice storefront set up to capture parent feedback and questions. A number of school closing events and celebrations are planned throughout HWDSB this spring. Most of these assemblies have been planned by students and will celebrate the school community. APPENDIX D HWDSB School Closing Celebrations and School Assemblies
Impact of What We Did
The transition work has allowed us to have input from all stakeholders, and to hear and address concerns as soon as they are brought forward. When specific clarification for a specific school is needed, a member of our team visited the school council, transition committee, or student body to address the concerns. Principals have been extremely helpful by informing us as soon as an issue arises. Most issues have consisted of the need to address a specific concern or program or to bring clarity to information heard in a larger group setting. Hamilton-Wentworth Student Transportation Services was also able to post the boundaries and transportation distances for secondary schools prior to students submitting their option sheets. This allowed parents/guardians and principals to get clarity about transportation and allowed parents/guardians and students to make informed choices, and school administrators and many parents provided positive feedback about this resource.
What We Learned
We learned that we need to continue to help parents and students to have a very clear understanding of the program strategy as it relates to their schools. We also reaffirmed the need to continue to communicate significant changes in a timely and multi-faceted way.
Next Steps:
Many of the strategies implemented to smooth the transition for students and parents/guardians, including face-to-face meetings, transition committees, information posted on the Board website, student forums, timely information, and active participation, have proven effective. These will be utilized as we move to Phases 2 and 3 of the implementation. We learned that when significant transitions are taking place, we need to assist Principals by providing system-wide strategies that will eliminate duplication (e.g., themed celebration posters). Corporate Communications will continue to support schools in the next two phases.
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Engagement Matters: C: Transportation
What We Did The Transportation Policy defines the criteria for eligibility for transportation. To inform parents/guardians of the changes, transportation was discussed at most Transition meetings, particularly in the South cluster where boundaries were changing. Hamilton Wentworth Student Transportation System (HWSTS) posted a 2014-15 school boundary map on their website, indicating the boundaries and distances for secondary schools. Both elementary and secondary Principals were made aware of this information and shared it with their communities and school councils. Since Nora F. Henderson Secondary School is housed in a temporary location until completion of the new building, some students attending there would be eligible for transportation using HSR tickets. Some of these students would be travelling for 90 minutes or more per day. A temporary solution for these students would allow them to be eligible for ‘yellow bus’ service according to specific criteria. Transition transportation will be in place until the new secondary school building is opened. The HSR bus pass is valid from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for those students who prefer to use the bus pass. Students who will be attending secondary schools will receive information regarding the new HSR app. This app will inform students of the arrival time of the next bus, how often they run, etc.
Impact of What We Did
The majority of our current secondary students, and Grade 8 students from our feeder schools have chosen to continue at HWDSB secondary schools. We projected 546 fewer students due to declining enrolment. At present, we have 122 students that have not registered in our secondary schools. Our numbers will be updated at the end of September. APPENDIX E Summary of Secondary Enrolment Actual 2013-2014 Projected 2014-2015
What We Learned
We learned it is important that issues related to transportation are clear and include a rationale for the decision. The Transportation Policy identifies the criteria for eligibility; however, in a temporary circumstance such as the current location of Nora F. Henderson Secondary School, an implementation strategy is required to permit students to engage in extra-curricular and participate fully in the life of the school during the two year period will be developed. This transportation exception will cease when the new building opens.
Next Steps:
The Steering Committee has noted the issues that parents/guardians are most concerned about -especially transportation. We will be proactive in future school openings to ensure that we have addressed these issues. Parents/guardians were appreciative of all of the communication strategies that were utilized to identify a student’s home high school. These strategies will be incorporated in future phases.
D. Communication
What We Did Many of the communication strategies used throughout phase 1 of the Secondary Program Strategy have been identified throughout this report. Some of these strategies were informed by the work of the Transition Advisory Committee for Dundas Valley Secondary School, which began their task a year earlier. There were unique situations in the South Cluster and North Cluster that required
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adaption to those strategies, or adoption of other strategies. Active listening to the stakeholders through forums, transition meetings, and community meetings provided opportunities to tailor the communication strategies for each community. Beginning in December, a bi-weekly bulletin was published for secondary school administrators. This information became part of their communication to staff. The distribution list also included elementary school administrators, Executive Council, Executive Assistants, and Managers to ensure they were apprised of decisions, work plans, etc. This also provided a ‘check’ from these departments to ensure that we had not overlooked anything. APPENDIX F Secondary Transition Update Bulletin Summary of Topics In partnership with E-BEST we piloted the student-generated option sheet survey in three secondary schools this past fall: Westmount, Orchard Park and Dundas Valley (both Parkside and Highland). We focused the pilot on Grade 10 students and asked for their input regarding the courses they would take both face-to-face and/or in an eLearning format. The pilot was active during the last week of November and first week of December. E-BEST collated the data and provided the three secondary principals, eLearning administrators and SOSAs with a list of course offerings students would like to see on their 2014-2015 option sheet. Principals, in turn, used this data to recreate their option sheet. Orchard Park, for example, removed a number of courses traditionally offered in Grade 11 and added 'new' courses that were identified, through the survey, to their option sheet. Students valued the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions on the courses they would like added to their option sheet. All students who completed the survey, completed the survey in its entirety Students completed the survey, on average, in 15 minutes. Students also benefited when teachers provided them with their status sheet highlighting the courses they have already taken and their course needs (compulsory or elective) in Grade 11 and Grade 12.
Impact of What We Did
The Transition Advisory Committees had a direct impact on our efforts by asking probing questions for clarity or further information or providing feedback/suggestions on how to improve communication. Positive feedback was received regarding the bulletins.
What We Learned
We know that over-communicating is always a good strategy, however, the complexity of the Program Strategy has caused us to expand on the methods employed to communicate a message, especially to parents/guardians and students. This was particularly true in the case of boundaries, transportation, and option sheets. We learned the importance of not only distributing information in a timely manner to those who require it, but how much people value a source of reliable, up-to-date information to reference quickly.
Next Steps: The communication strategy has grown as the year has progressed. Much of what we learned and undertook this year can be replicated in Phases 2 and 3 of the implementation. Advance notice is important since people need time to digest information, ask questions, and be engaged in the process. As the North Transition Advisory Committee and the French Immersion Transition Advisory Committee (Sherwood Program) are established for Phase 2 in 2014-2015, many of the structures used this year for communicating will continue.
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2014-2016 Work Plan This work plan identifies the high level work that will be the focus of Phase 2 and Phase 3. Note that much more detailed work plans will be developed under each heading and bullet in consultation with staff and Transition Committees.
Prior to September 2014 • Transition of the students from Parkview to Mountain, Delta, or their home secondary school • Closure of four secondary schools (Hill Park, Barton, Parkview and Parkside) • Movement of the Parkview program to Mountain, with current equipment and resources
equitably distributed as per moving plan • Transportation information sent to families in August 2014 • Monitor program and school readiness throughout July and August 2014 • Publish and/or post summer contact number and information for parents/guardians and students
if they have questions re: September 2014. Phase 1: September 2014 (continued)
• Start of two-campus model (for one year) in Dundas (Dundas Valley Secondary School) • Start of the Tier 3 Strings program at Glendale Secondary School • Start of the ArtSmart program at Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School (February 1, 2015) • Start of a Grade 9 enriched Math and English program in all secondary schools (February 2015) • Opening of Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School (at the current Barton site) • Start of intervention programs (e.g. Bump It Up’ Math, Empower) in all secondary schools • Student peer support programs, such as Best Buddies, established at some secondary schools, as
deemed appropriate • Establish Transition Steering Committees for New North School and Sherwood French Immersion
(November, 2014) • Expansion of the student-voice option sheet pilot project • Prepare for French Immersion Program at Sherwood Secondary School
Phase 2: September 2015 (begins)
• Start of the French Immersion program at Sherwood Secondary School • Dundas Valley Secondary School opens • In June 2016, closure of Sir John A. Macdonald, Delta and the current location of Nora Frances
Henderson Secondary School • Saltfleet Secondary School addition complete • Start of a Grade 10 enriched Math and English program in all secondary schools (February 2016) • Implementation of the Secondary Revitalization Plan (as developed by Facilities Management)
Phase 3: September 2016
• Opening of the New North Secondary School • Opening of the Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School • Start of the ESL/ELL Program at Westdale Secondary School
Phase 4: September 2017
• Closure of Mountain Secondary School
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APPENDIX A
*NEW SHSMs-Upon approval by Ministry ** Moved from closing school
SHSM PROGRAM 2013-14 WEST CLUSTER NORTH CLUSTER SOUTH CLUSTER Ancaster Delta Mountain Aviation & Aerospace Health & Wellness Hospitality & Tourism
Waterdown Glendale Barton Environment Arts & Culture Information/Communication
Technology Manufacturing Westdale Orchard Park Hill Park Arts & Culture Hospitality & Tourism Arts & Culture Construction Justice, Community, Safety
and Emergency Services Highland Sir John A Macdonald Saltfleet Arts & Culture Energy Construction Manufacturing Hospitality & Tourism Horticulture & Landscaping Parkside Sir Winston Churchill Sherwood Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Parkview Sir Allan MacNab Hospitality & Tourism Health & Wellness Westmount
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APPENDIX A
*NEW SHSMs-Upon approval by Ministry ** Moved from closing school
SHSM PROGRAM 2014-15 WEST CLUSTER NORTH CLUSTER SOUTH CLUSTER Ancaster Delta Mountain Aviation & Aerospace Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality & Tourism Health & Wellness Dundas Valley Glendale Henderson Manufacturing Arts & Culture Information/ Communication
Technology Arts & Culture Business Manufacturing Justice (JCSES) Waterdown Orchard Park Saltfleet Environment Hospitality & Tourism Construction Horticulture & Landscaping Non-Profit Westdale Sir John A Macdonald Sherwood Arts & Culture Energy Health & Wellness Construction Hospitality & Tourism Sir Winston Churchill Sir Allan MacNab Health & Wellness Arts & Culture Manufacturing Health & Wellness Westmount
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APPENDIX A
*NEW SHSMs-Upon approval by Ministry ** Moved from closing school
SHSM PROGRAMS 2016
WEST CLUSTER NORTH CLUSTER SOUTH CLUSTER Ancaster New North Mountain Aviation & Aerospace Arts and Culture—Digital
Media Hospitality & Tourism
Information/Communication Technology*
Health & Wellness**
Energy** Hospitality & Tourism** Dundas Valley Glendale Henderson Manufacturing Arts & Culture Information/ Communication
Technology Arts & Culture-dm Business Justice (JCSES) Transportation* Transportation*
Transportation* Waterdown Orchard Park Saltfleet Environment Hospitality & Tourism Construction Hospitality & Tourism* Arts and Culture—Digital
Media Horticulture & Landscaping
Non-Profit Westdale Sir Winston Churchill Sir Allan MacNab Arts & Culture Aviation & Aerospace* Arts & Culture Construction Health & Wellness Health & Wellness Manufacturing Hospitality & Tourism** Sherwood Health and Wellness Manufacturing ** Westmount
*-new SHSM upon Ministry approval
**-moved SHSM upon Ministry approval
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APPENDIX B
Facilities Management Program Strategy Work Plans: Glendale Secondary School:
• Renovation for Strings Program o Enlarge music room o Strings storage o Acoustic flooring/ walls o New LED lighting o Paint all areas o Abatement
• Heating and ventilation upgrades Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School:
• Renovate existing staff room and storage room • Create new dance studio • New community office • Renovate classroom for Positive Space and Landscape Program • Renovate Vocal Music Room • New sound booth in auditorium • Upgrade power and lighting • New sports field and refurbished track (Partnership with City) • Heating and ventilation upgrades • Parking lot upgrades
Barton/Nora Henderson
• Gyms and change rooms o Refinish floor and brand with new logo o General maintenance in change rooms (paint, repair lockers, etc.)
• Auditorium o General Maintenance (orchestra pit, benches, stairs, etc.)
• New school signage • Renovate existing spaces to create Autism Room, Nutrition Room, Staff Room • Library
o Create resource room • General Maintenance as Required (washrooms, paint, ceiling tiles, caulking, etc.)
Mountain
• Relocation/ installation of equipment required for programs • General Maintenance as Required
Sherwood
• New gym floor
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As of Monday, May 26, 2014 APPENDIX D J. Nunn
HWDSB School Closing Celebrations & School Assemblies
School Closing Celebration
School Closing Assembly
Barton
June 6, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Royal Canadian Legion
June 6, 11:00 am
Trustee and SOSA confirmed
Bell-Stone
June 23
School Play Day
June 24, 1:00 pm
Trustee and SOSA confirmed
G. R. Allan
May 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Open House
June 26, 9:30 am
Trustee and SOSA confirmed
Highland
June 3, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
(Speeches, 5:30 pm) Highland SS
Alumni/Staff Pub Night to follow at the Thirsty Cactus (Dundas)
June 3, 11:00 am
Highland SS
Hill Park
June 14, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
7:00 pm – 12:00 am Hill Park Secondary School
June 10, 10:00 am
Hill Park Secondary School Auditorium Trustee and SOSA confirmed
Parkside
June 6, 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Parkside High School
Alumni/Staff Pub Night to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36
June 6,10:30 am
Parkside Campus, Back Hill
Parkview
June 13, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
50th Anniversary Trustee and SOSA confirmed
June 13, 9:30 am
Parkview Gym Trustee and SOSA confirmed
Prince Phillip
May 15, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Prince Phillip
June 27, 9:15 am
Prince Phillip Trustee and SOSA confirmed
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Hamilton-Wentworth District School BoardSummary of Secondary Enrolment
APPENDIX E
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2013/14 2014/15 DifferenceActual Projected
School ADE ADE
Nora Henderson 635.75Barton 578.88Hill Park 626.75Sir Allan MacNab 864.38 1043.50
2,070.00 1,679.25 -390.75
Dundas Valley 1027.25Highland 767.38Parkside 354.13
1,121.50 1,027.25 -94.25
Mountain 128.00 195.00Parkview 213.25Delta 681.88 706.00
1,023.13 901.00 -122.13
Ancaster 1,055.75 1096.00 40.25Glendale 924.38 929.75 5.38Orchard Park 1,013.13 976.75 -36.38Saltfleet 1,159.75 1155.75 -4.00Sherwood 994.13 961.00 -33.13Sir J. A. Macdonald 1,107.75 1088.75 -19.00Sir W. Churchill 921.25 897.25 -24.00Waterdown 1,112.13 1144.50 32.38Westdale 1,615.50 1553.50 -62.00Westmount 1,479.00 1468.75 -10.25Alt Ed Combined 246.75 295.75 49.00
Total HWDSB 15,844.13 15,175.25 -668.88
FTE = Full Time EquivalentADE = Average Daily Enrolment is calculated based on the existing count dates of October 31 and March 31 within the Board's fiscal year. The full-time equivalent of pupils enrolled in a Board's schools will be weighted at 0.5 for each of the count dates.
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APPENDIX F
Bulletin #1
• Overall Focus for implementation in September 2014 • HWDSB’s Secondary Program Strategy vision • Phase 1 September 2014 Implementation
o North Cluster Update o South Cluster Update o West Cluster Update o Programs/Projects o Out-of-Catchment o Grade 8 to 9 Transition o Inclusive Education o Tiered Programming o Special High Skills Major o Tier 3 Program locations for September 2014 o International Baccalaureate Program (w location map) o Enriched Program o Staffing o Parent and Student Voice Forums
Bulletin #2
• Grade 8 IPRC Reviews • Inclusive Eduction • Grade 8 Information Session • Student Voice Forums • Admin Memo SO 48 School Closures • Enriched Programming • In-Catchment Criteria for Secondary Students • Out of Catchment Criteria for Secondary Students • Westmount Secondary School Application Procedures (2014-2015) • Athletics • Option Sheet Parameter and Timelines • Naming of the New south • Limeridge Mall Co-op • McMaster Reach Ahead
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APPENDIX F Bulletin #3
• Grade 8 Information Sessions • Transportation Update • IEPs/Course Types and Pathways:
o Literacy and Numeracy Interventions o Training o Social Emotional Support o Technology
• Enriched Course Descriptions o ENG1D1E Grade 9, English, Academic, Enriched o MPM1D1E Grade 9, Mathematics, Academic, Enriched
• Program Pathways Night • Naming of the New south Secondary School • Clarification: McMaster Reach Ahead Program
Bulletin #4
• Elementary Grade 8s (currently Out-of-Catchment) • Delivery Model for the New South Secondary School - Staff Delivery Model in Sept 2014 – and
Plan for Teacher Support • Staff Development Sessions • Special Class Process • Canadian Forces Military Co-op Program • Out-of-District Requests for French Immersion & IB at Westdale • Closing School Ceremonies and Celebrations • Parkview Parent & Student Information Night • my Path.myWay. HWDSB Program Pathways Night • Transportation for the New south Secondary School • Transportation to Sherwood & Sir Allan MacNab
Reminders: • Meeting with the Director re Secondary Program Strategy • Out of Catchment Criteria for Secondary Students • Requests for students to attend a school ‘Out-of-Catchment’ • Inclusive Education
Bulletin #5
• Thank You: Options Sheets! • New Dundas Valley Secondary School • Naming of the New south Secondary School • Special Education Transition Update • Transition Update for students currently at Parkview Secondary School • Moving of Furniture and Equipment from Closing Schools • Preparing for New School Openings: School Uniforms/Logos • A SUCCESS: my Path.myWay. HWDSB Pathways Night
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APPENDIX F
Bulletin #6
• Transition Activities • Ministry Announcement re funding for new south secondary School and one new elementary
school • Athletics Update • Staff Development Update • Secondary Program Strategy Survey • Enriched Programming • Special Education • Next Steps: April & May 2014 • Background: Best Buddies Canada • Update regarding the name of the New South Secondary School • Transportation update for New South Secondary School: Clarification • Possible Transportation Questions re: Yellow Bus Service and HSR School Hour Pass • Moving Furniture and Equipment from Closing Schools • Facilities Management and Summer Work
Bulletin #7:
• Program Update Memo: Preparing for September o Attachment: Preparing for September o Attachment: Transition Introduction o Attachment: Transitions Grade 8 o Attachment: Transitions Grade 9 o Attachment: Transitions Grade 10
• HWDSB's Transforming Learning Everywhere (TLE) o Contains a link to 21st Century Learning Report
• Secondary School Signs • Staff Development
o Attachment: Staff Development • Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School • Surplus Items from Closing Elementary and Secondary Schools • Learning Commons/Library Move and Merger Plan • Communications Support for Closing Schools
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APPENDIX F Bulletin #8
• Staff Development Update • Special Education Program Update - Q&As • Closing Schools: Preparing for the Move • Communications Support for Closing Schools • Program Update Memo: Preparing for September
o Attachment: Preparing for September o Attachment: Transition Introduction o Attachment: Transitions Grade 8 o Attachment: Transitions Grade 9 o Attachment: Transitions Grade 10
• HWDSB's Transforming Learning Everywhere (TLE) o Contains a link to 21st Century Learning Report
• Secondary School Signs • Staff Development
o Attachment: Staff Development • Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School • Surplus Items from Closing Elementary and Secondary Schools • Learning Commons/Library Move and Merger Plan • Communications Support for Closing Schools
Bulletin #9
• Ministry Approval of new SHSMs • Transition Events • Secondary School Facility Upgrades • School Closing Celebration Dates • Transportation Update - including Yellow School Bus and HSR Pass • Supporting the Parkview Community • Intervention Programs • Staff Development • Surplus Items
Bulletin #10
• School Closing Events & Celebrations Attachments: Parkside and Parkview Flyers
• Govdeals.ca • Educational Archives and Heritage Centre (EAHC) • Library Commons • EXYTE Program (Grade 11-12 System Program) • Secondary Graduation Awards • Transportation – Cluster South • Staff Development
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