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MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DIVISION
Community Report 2010-2011
Highway 5 & 10, 2.5 km west of Dauphin by-pass
Box 715 Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 3B3 Phone: (204) 638-3001 Fax: (204) 638-7250
www.mvsd.ca
Mountain View School Division will foster an inspired, respec ul and safe learning environment. Every student is valued and nurtured, enabling each one to realize his/her full poten al.
MISSIONSTATEMENT
Mountain View School Division is a centre of educa onal excellence which:
Develops, maintains and promotes academic, social, athle c and cultural growth for all students
Creates an environment in which all are mo vated to be ac ve, involved and enthusias c learners
Promotes physical and emo onal wellness
Encourages the support and par cipa on of all its communi es
VISIONSTATEMENTCameron Abrey Cathy Cyr Jim Dingwall
Michelle Kaminski Floyd Martens Leifa Misko
Della Perih Willard Schur Lynn Smith
BOARDOFTRUSTEES
Mr. J. F. Sullivan, Superintendent of Educa on Mr. B. Michaleski, Secretary‐Treasurer Mr. T. DeRuyck, Assistant Superintendent Ms. D. Davidson, Assistant Superintendent Ms. M. Yurkiw, Assistant Secretary‐Treasurer
SENIORADMINISTRATION
The Community Report provides an opportunity to update the many partners of Mountain View School Division on its progress toward improving student learning outcomes for all students enrolled in its schools.
Over the course of the 2010/2011 school term, a renewed emphasis was placed on harmonizing the Division’s planning processes, ensuring that the broad cross‐sec on of previous strategic planning ini a ves such as Pathways to Success, as well as the recommenda ons from the numerous program and support services reviews, would become an integral part of the divisional planning document.
The classroom of the 21st century is being transformed rapidly. There is a tremendous need for educa onal leaders to be proac ve in ensuring that the skills students will require to thrive in the 21st century become part of everyday instruc on. Researchers refer to these a ributes as 21st Century Fluencies, which are learned within the context of the Digital Ci zen, u lizing the guiding principles of leadership, ethics, accountability, fiscal responsibility, environmental awareness, global ci zenship, as well as personal responsibility.
MVSD is working diligently to ensure all students are exposed to the kinds of learning opportuni es which prepare them to become global ci zens. The con nued support and par cipa on of our educa onal partners is essen al to ensure this happens.
Your feedback is welcomed and appreciated. Please visit mvsd.ca for more informa on.
MESSAGEFROMTHEBOARDOFTRUSTEESANDSENIORADMINISTRATION
High Quality Learning Opportuni es for All
StudentLearning
The post‐gradua on survey was refined to allow greater opportunity for comple on and follow‐up contact.
The High School Appren ceship Program was a success, with 28 students enrolled.
Senior Years programming was supplemented by an increased number of courses offered via video conferencing, including addi onal Advanced Placement courses.
Alterna ve educa on programs con nued to support at‐risk learners in working towards mee ng curricular outcomes.
Student assessment procedures were developed and revised to meet provincial regula ons.
The overall gradua on rate for MVSD remained consistent with last year’s results.
FocusingonGraduationRates
Schools strived to provide learning ac vi es that were engaging, such as robo cs, school‐wide writes, leadership programs, and student voice.
MVSD hosted a fall professional development day, which focused on engaging youth.
Grade 7 Provincial Student Engagement Assessment Results illustrated that the percentage of students who are ac vely par cipa ng in lessons and accep ng responsibility for assignments has steadily increased over the past 4 years.
Grade 7 Provincial Student Engagement Assessment Results also demonstrated that MVSD needs to focus on suppor ng students in engaging in self‐assessment and demonstra ng an interest in learning.
The Grade 12 post‐gradua on survey was refined to include a sec on on student engagement.
FocusingonStudentEngagement
A senior years wri ng exemplar document was developed to support students’ growth in wri ng.
K‐8 schools con nue to u lize effec ve resources for literacy skill development, such as Literacy Place Kits and Write Trait Kits.
The pilo ng of the Reggie Routman Reading/Wri ng Connec on Program has had a posi ve influence on student achievement.
Reading Recovery results demonstrate a 75% discon nuance rate.
Provincial Grade 8 reading assessment results indicated that 86.2% of grade eight students are either approaching or mee ng mid‐grade eight expecta ons.
Provincial Grade 8 wri ng assessment results indicated that 87.0% of grade eight students are either approaching or mee ng mid‐grade eight expecta ons.
Divisional Grade 9 ELA forma ve assessment results illustrated an overall increase in student success in their revising and edi ng skills.
FocusingonReadingandWriting
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Consumer Applied Pre‐Calculus
Grade 12 Provincial Math Results January 2011
MVSD Province
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Grade 12 Provincial English Language Arts Results 2011
MVSD Province
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The first cohort of Grades 5‐8 teachers was trained in using the First Steps in Math diagnos c tool to support students’ math learning.
Professional development opportuni es were offered to support the implementa on of strategies that strengthen mental math, es ma on, and best prac ces in numeracy instruc on.
The implementa on of the new grade 9‐12 math curricula was supported through professional development opportuni es.
Provincial Grade 7 math assessment results indicated that 80.7% of grade seven students are either approaching or mee ng mid‐grade seven expecta ons.
Divisional Grade 9 math forma ve assessment results illustrated an overall increase in student success in their understanding of number concepts, sta s cs and probability, pa erns and rela ons.
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Consumer Applied Pre‐Calculus
Grade 12 Provincial Math Results June 2011
MVSD Province
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Provincial Grade 3 NumeracyAssessment Results Fall 2010
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Provincial Grade 3 Reading Assessment Results Fall 2010
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Alterna ve educa on programs con nue to use ISO courses as the main curriculum; other op on classes and work experience add the “alterna ve” focus.
Triple P Paren ng training was provided for new student services staff, and workshops were offered in four schools.
Senior and middle years’ guidance counsellors and youth support workers received training in low‐level addic ons counselling.
Threat Assessment (Level 1) training is now offered internally to school‐based teams.
School‐based teams con nue to meet and collaborate for student‐specific planning.
The Student Services Professional Development budget supported differen ated instruc on, au sm, at‐risk students, inclusionary prac ces, and courses from Addic ons Founda on of Manitoba.
Literature resources to support Aboriginal students’ academic success were purchased for school libraries and classrooms.
Aboriginal perspec ves were promoted through various cultural performances at schools and in Divisional professional development sessions.
Several elementary schools promoted ac vi es for preschoolers in prepara on for Kindergarten.
Early Development Instrument (EDI) data con nues to be u lized to support school planning for students as they begin Kindergarten.
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ClimateSafe, Inclusive, Respec ul Learning Environments
School‐based administrators par cipated in professional development sessions, focusing on suppor ng a posi ve school climate.
The first annual Staff Recogni on Program, sponsored by the Board of Trustees, was received favourably by staff.
Celebra on of Learning Presenta ons highlighted the many school ini a ves that support a posi ve and safe learning environment.
A maintenance review was conducted, and the recommenda ons will be considered for implementa on.
A number of schools hosted cyber‐bullying presenta ons.
A Manager of Web Communica ons was hired to enhance and maintain the Division website and support schools in developing and maintaining their websites.
The Division website has been kept current and con nues to provide valuable informa on to parents and community.
Anecdotal reports indicate an increase in the use of the Division website.
Sessions for parents, students and staff on accessing and using Edline were held throughout the Division.
School and Division events and informa on were shared through various outlets, including local media, MVSD News Digest, and Division and school websites.
The web‐based school and Division calendars con nue to provide mely informa on to students, staff, parents and community.
DivisionPriorityAreas
CommunicationEffec ve Pathways for Meaningful Collabora on
Student Popula on 1,068 Early Years (K‐4) Students 991 Middle Years (5‐8) Students 1,198 Senior Years (9‐12) Students
Language Programs 220 French Immersion Students 103 Ukrainian Bilingual Students
School Communi es—7 Schools—16 5 K‐6 Schools 4 K‐8 Schools 2 K‐12 Schools 1 7‐8 School 4 9‐12 Schools
Transporta on & Maintenance 1 Supervisor of Opera ons 1 Transporta on Supervisor 1 Asst. Maintenance Supervisor 1 Facili es Manager 50.12 Bus Drivers 7 Mechanics 8 Maintenance Staff 33.125 Custodians
Divisional Transporta on 1,345 eligible urban and rural bus
students are transported on 48 division buses
1,319,338 km are travelled annually
In the spring of 2008, Mountain View School Division planning teams established three priority areas: student learning, climate, and communica on. Within each of these areas, outcomes were generated, along with strategies, to aid in moving the division towards the desired outcomes. Over the course of the last three years, division teams have implemented, monitored, evaluated and revised the plan as part of a comprehensive planning process.
As Mountain View School Division enters the fourth year of a five‐year plan, planning teams have made a concerted effort to narrow the focus within each of the following priority areas:
DivisionPlanning
ChartingtheFuture
Staff (Full Time Equivalent) 16 School Administrators 177.01 Classroom Teachers 12.03 Resource Teachers 8.09 Guidance Counsellors 0.75 Reading Recovery Teacher Leader 3.42 Reading Recovery Teachers 6.5 Student Support Teachers 2.3 Speech & Language Pathologists 3.2 Educa onal Psychologists 3 Youth Support Workers 123.26 Educa onal Assistants 12.25 Library Assistants 3 Food Services Assistants 19 Clerical Staff 9 Division Office Support Personnel 1 Workplace Safety & Health Officer
1 Interna onal Educa on Support 1 Homestay Manager 5 Computer Technicians 0.8 Web Communica ons Manager 0.5 High School Appren ceship Coordinator
Administra on 1 Superintendent of Educa on 1 Secretary‐Treasurer 2 Assistant Superintendents 1 Assistant Secretary‐Treasurer 1 Educa on Services Coordinator 1 ICT Coordinator 1 Resource Centre Coordinator 1 Director Interna onal Educa on
MVSDataGlance
increasing student engagement
strengthening the use of targeted classroom interven ons
Providehighqualitylearningopportunitiesforallbyfocusingon:
StudentLearning
strengthening an ‐bullying programs in all Division schools
Promotesafe,inviting,inclusive,respectfullearningenvironmentsbyfocusingon:
Climate
enhancing web‐based communica on between home and school
streaming public mee ngs
using video conference sites
Promoteeffectivepathwaysformeaningfulcollaborationbyfocusingon:
Communication