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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, respecƞul and safe learning environment. Every student is valued and nurtured, enabling each one to realize his/her full potenƟal. MISSION STATEMENT Mountain View School Division is a centre of educaƟonal excellence which: Develops, maintains and promotes academic, social, athleƟc and cultural growth for all students Creates an environment in which all are moƟvated to be acƟve, involved and enthusiasƟc learners Promotes physical and emoƟonal wellness Encourages the support and parƟcipaƟon of all its communiƟes VISION STATEMENT Cameron Abrey Cathy Cyr Jim Dingwall Michelle Kaminski Floyd Martens Leifa Misko Della Perih Willard Schur Lynn Smith BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. J. F. Sullivan, Superintendent of EducaƟon Mr. B. Michaleski, SecretaryTreasurer Mr. T. DeRuyck, Assistant Superintendent Ms. D. Davidson, Assistant Superintendent Ms. M. Yurkiw, Assistant SecretaryTreasurer SENIOR ADMINISTRATION 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 crosssecƟon of previous strategic planning iniƟaƟves such as Pathways to Success, as well as the recommendaƟons 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 educaƟonal leaders to be proacƟve in ensuring that the skills students will require to thrive in the 21st century become part of everyday instrucƟon. Researchers refer to these aƩributes as 21st Century Fluencies, which are learned within the context of the Digital CiƟzen,uƟlizing the guiding principles of leadership, ethics, accountability, scal responsibility, environmental awareness, global ciƟzenship, as well as personal responsibility. MVSD is working diligently to ensure all students are exposed to the kinds of learning opportuniƟes which prepare them to become global ciƟzens. The conƟnued support and parƟcipaƟon of our educaƟonal partners is essenƟal to ensure this happens. Your feedback is welcomed and appreciated. Please visit mvsd.ca for more informaƟon. MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SENIOR ADMINISTRATION

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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.    

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Grade 12 Provincial Math Results January 2011

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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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Provincial Grade 3 NumeracyAssessment 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.   

FocusingonStudentServices

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