School: M.E. Lazerte [0063] 2020-2021 Revised Budget Principal: Kim Backs

Address: 6804-144 Ave Profile  Michelle DraperWard Trustee:

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Enrolment Staff FTE BudgetNormalized 0.000 Custodial 12.125000 Salaries $13,282,478 94%

Weighted 0.000 Exempt 3.600000 Supplies, Equip., Services $797,382 06%

Regular 0 Support 27.800000

Teacher 99.500000

Year Opened 1970 Total 143.025000 Total $14,079,860 100%

Internal Revenue $162,530

School PhilosophyAt M.E. LaZerte we are providing an opportunity for all stakeholders to enhance student success and school culture by focusing on 21st Century Literacy throughcollaboration, professional development, and strengthening partnerships.  We hold high expectations for all stakeholders and we live up to our Voyageur spirit through hardwork and determination as we strive to achieve our goals.

Community ProfileWe have a diverse and dynamic school community. M.E. LaZerte meets a broad range of student needs through a multitude of programs and courses. Our students have asuperior facility in which to study in labs, studios,  authentic and engaging classrooms, gyms, a fitness centre, and a performing arts theatre. Students have direct access toan oval track, tennis courts, a leisure centre that includes swimming, an ice arena, and an extensive sports field. Partnerships with the larger community provide engagingprograms and opportunities designed to help students discover their strengths and interests and to develop their character and citizenship.

Programs and OrganizationWe have a full International Baccalaureate program, as well as programming in Chinese Language Arts, and an Interactions and ISP program. In addition, we offer optionalcourses in international languages, medical sciences the arts, career and technology studies (including apprenticeship certifications), knowledge and employabilitycoursework, and physical education/healthy living/fitness and performance coursework. "Our Voyageur Spirit" and student leadership are enhanced through co-curricularprograms, athletics, clubs, tournaments, jamborees, field trips, community volunteer efforts and ongoing student activities led by a very visible student leadership program.Our Student Services department provides counseling for life's challenges, post-secondary and career transitioning, as well as high profile awards and scholarships.Weinspire passion, develop character, and change lives in al that we do, and our student voice is important as we contribute to global citizenship.

School Community RelationshipsWe would like to acknowledge the following community members who have helped to foster the growth and success of our students:

Action for Healthy Communities (AHC), BestBuy Canada, Confucius Institute in Edmonton, Edmonton Immigrant Services Association, Edmonton Police Service, GEOMEER,Girls Empowered/Young Life, Gregor Foundation, Lifetouch Canada Inc, Londonderry Mall, Peer Tutors from Various Post-Secondary Institutes, Performance Graphics,Rotary, YMCA Alternative Suspension Program

School: M.E. Lazerte [0063] 2019-2020 Results Review Principal: Kim Backs

Address: 6804-144 Ave Results and Implications  Michelle DraperWard Trustee:

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Division Priorities 2018-2022

Foster growth and success for every student by supporting their journey from early learning through high school completion and beyond.Provide welcoming, high quality learning and working environments.Enhance public education through communication, engagement and partnerships.

Based on the three SMART goals that were established for 2019-2020, report on the results you achieved (with evidence, including referencing the School’s Accountability Pillarresults, if applicable) and describe how achievement of the goal supports the above Division’s Priorities that were in effect when the goal was set.

More students demonstrate growth and achieve student learning outcomes with a specific focus on literacy and numeracy.Increase percentage of students who achieved the acceptable standard or better on Diploma Examinations, specifically English resultsIncrease percentage of students who say they can get the help they need at school in reading and writing - tutorial support, MEL time interventions, English PD, teacherlibrarian to enhance the quantity and quality of reading opportunities, Karen Shantz Literacy supportSupport new Math DH as she implements instructional coaching strategies for math teachers and alignment of math in our DistrictHave literacy trained specialist work with teachers and small groups of students who need attention on how to improve student learningEmphasize reading  - who reads, what is available to read, when they can read, why this is an important skill - through all classes and through a new teacher librarianposition. In addition, continue to build partnership with EPL, build classroom libraries, MEL Time silent reading group.Relate Literacy and Numeracy to the World of Work, including Business 101, Skills Canada, and Campus programs.

Results Achieved:We have increased writing and reading responses for acceptable and excellence categories, meeting or exceeding the province.Students have expressed more joy in learning, are better prepared, and more focussed on relevant skills & processes.In house Div 1 & 2 trained literacy consultant worked alongside teachers and students, including teaching afterschool literacy class.New librarian position increased number of students reading, book circulation, research support, and access to appropriate (and asked for) texts.Instructional Coaching model used for DHs to work alongside their teachers - Sandra Herbst work with DHs and other schools to improve strategies toward results.Reading emphasized in most courses, including structured and predictable strategies.Specific emphasis on integrating numeracy and literacy into other courses besides core with written reflections, letters, and increased reading with comprehension.

Our learning and working environments are welcoming, inclusive, safe and healthy.Increase opportunities for active citizenship, focusing on kindness, gratitude, and generosity through Student Leadership and in classesEmphasize how we all contribute to being safe at school, are learning the importance of caring for and respecting others, and are treated fairly in school  - Be Kind Project,video clips through LaZerte TV, activity challenges for classesAdding new teaching spaces for students to learn in, including Foods, CTS, Medical Sciences, Student Leadership, ISP, as well as teacher work spaces in CTS & LOTEReboot Healthy ME with numerous ongoing activities throughout the year as well as our Healthy ME Week, Pee with Healthy ME, healthy food choices in the Canoe andMilton's, healthy challenges among departments and studentsTreat Day once per month hosted by various departments to bring all staff together, promotion of social interactions inviting all staff (including activities for staff families)Continue to upgrade the painting and furniture in the school as well as soft seating and alternative seating for studentsCreate a wellness space in the school for students that is both a physical and visual space Continue to meet with Principal Advisory Group of students with ongoing question: If you were the principal of LaZerte, what would you keep and what would you change?

Results Achieved:Increased number of working relationships with catchment schools and community businesses/establishments in building active citizenship. This looked like walking dogsfor the senior residents, delivering baked goods to neighbours,  reading with elementary classes, delivering cinnamon buns to neighbourhood school staff, writing gratitudeletters to current and previous teachers, etc.Be Kind project of writing notes, emphasizing kindness and gratitude in actions and reactions, kindness to community, class challenges about kindnessUpdated physical learning environments in Foods, Medical Sciences, ISP, Adventures in the Trades, and Student Leadership classrooms to be modern and welcoming. Healthy ME emphasis continued with food choices on health and wellness (eg.veggie cups $1), health challenges among classes and departments, school recipe book offavorite recipes, halal choices for students and staff, etc.Designated collaboration times: CCD time linked with outcomes, Treat Day/theme, PD Collab, Catchment Collab, HS Alignment CollabAdditional soft seating and gathering spaces in Atrium and hallways for students to collaborate

School: M.E. Lazerte [0063] 2019-2020 Results Review Principal: Kim Backs

Address: 6804-144 Ave Results and Implications  Michelle DraperWard Trustee:

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Creation of a safe space room for students who need a quiet space to talk, reflect, work. Ongoing meetings held with Principal Advisory Group - topics of health and wellness, improvements in school physical structure, increase student voice.

Community partnerships are established to provide support and services to foster growth and success of students and families.More parents are aware of community partnerships at our school and invite parents in to activities including Career Day, Student Leadership activity judges, reading withstudents, citizenship activities like cookie making for women's shelter, planting gardens and utilizing greenhouse, etc.Partnerships support the teaching and learning in our school - them coming in and us going out, resources for our familiesIncrease in Athletics and Student Leadership to support the numerous student involvements that need connections to the school, including Alumni Association for the 50thand the inter school activities that will come from that (VB clinic for Jr Hg schools from former LaZerte Olympian)Continue weekly email to parents sharing information, ways to get involved, and school communication & add in dynamic digital sign, brightsign, and website infoAdd to Progress Meetings various agencies, supports, and involvements for parents; student displays of learning; and survey questions to gather informationBring in a variety of supports and speakers on a regular basis to spark student interest and grow student learning, specifically related to CareersEstablish an Elder(s) who will connect with school on a regular basis to support student and staff learningAdd aspects of the Braided Journeys curriculum to our Circle of Courage program & have every staff member take part in the Blanket Exercise and a SmudgeTrack attendance and graduation eligibility for our  FNMI students as well as meet as a cohort to hear student voice on supports needed

Results Achieved:More parents and community involved in school than previously - cookie baking, career day, reading, supporting greenhouse, plantingMental Health addressed through Jack Talks, Jody Carrington PD, CASA links, District Supports for staff and students50th celebration postponed until post-pandemic although many events kick started - new Alumni Association continued to raise funds for athlete fees, sponsorship of teamsand activities, alumni golf fundraiser, & community fundraisersParent and student information displays and surveys for Progress meetings, including post secondary institutions, mental health community supports, involvements forclubs and teams, literacy/library supports, student workWeekly email to parents and community on Mail Chimp - updated information about school activities, connections with school and community, scholarships, schoolsupports, and surveys to gather information on parent feedbackDoreen Wabasca - elder who works with our Kookum in our Circle of Courage program with numerous contacts made in classrooms and community throughout the year.Increased number of students exposed to Blanket Exercise and Smudging...every department had a smudge and added reconciliation activities to their teaching. Significant increase in FNMI graduates through supports and personal connections. 

What were the biggest challenges encountered in 2019/20?COVID-19 and the impact on health & wellness as well as new teaching and learning expectations for students and staff.Technology knowledge for staff and students as well as tech access for all familiesChanges in Department Heads in Athletics and Student Leadership -  in learning roles for the yearCollaboration - has had to evolve with minimal in-person work and many challenges to connecting virtuallyCommunication - cannot always have in person clarification and printed word can be interpreted differently than intendedTraditions and continuity - missing out on 50th, Taste of LaZerte, athletics, celebrations, graduation, connections - more difficult to build culture 

What was most important for your school community as you prepared for the 2020-2021 school year?Making a comprehensive plan for health and learning supports for our families and staffConsideration of health and safety in every decision we make - PPE, re-entry planning, workload in summerSupport - people need it more and more often - and needs to be personalized with so many ongoing changes and challengesCommunication - needs to be better and more often without being overwhelmingNot having a supporting SRO meant re-organizing strategies and supports and having less resources available while in a pandemicAnti-racism conversations and education is needed with students, staff, and communityStudent voice - we have to find new and different ways to hear and listen to this all important voice in a time of pandemic

Measure Category Measure

M. E. LaZerte School Alberta Measure Evaluation

Current Result

Prev Year Result

Prev 3 Year Average

Current Result

Prev Year Result

Prev 3 Year Average Achievement Improvement Overall

Safe and Caring Schools Safe and Caring 88.9 87.9 89.6 89.4 89.0 89.2 Very High Maintained Excellent

Student Learning Opportunities

Program of Studies 83.6 81.5 84.4 82.4 82.2 82.0 Very High Maintained Excellent

Education Quality 89.4 88.7 90.7 90.3 90.2 90.1 High Maintained Good

Drop Out Rate 1.2 0.9 1.2 2.7 2.6 2.7 Very High n/a n/a

High School Completion Rate (3 yr) 84.7 87.6 84.5 79.7 79.1 78.4 Very High Maintained Excellent

Student Learning Achievement (Grades K-9)PAT: Acceptable n/a n/a n/a 73.8 73.6 73.6 n/a n/a n/a

PAT: Excellence n/a n/a n/a 20.6 19.9 19.6 n/a n/a n/a

Student Learning Achievement (Grades 10-12)

Diploma: Acceptable 80.2 79.4 76.9 83.6 83.7 83.1 Intermediate Improved Good

Diploma: Excellence 21.5 19.6 16.2 24.0 24.2 22.5 High Improved Significantly Good

Diploma Exam Participation Rate (4+ Exams) 56.9 57.6 56.8 56.4 56.3 55.6 High Maintained Good

Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility Rate 68.9 69.4 66.1 66.6 64.8 63.5 Intermediate n/a n/a

Preparation for Lifelong Learning, World of Work, Citizenship

Transition Rate (6 yr) 67.8 63.2 64.7 60.1 59.0 58.5 High Improved Good

Work Preparation 89.9 87.6 85.9 84.1 83.0 82.7 Very High Improved Excellent

Citizenship 82.2 84.3 85.8 83.3 82.9 83.2 Very High Declined Good

Parental Involvement Parental Involvement 78.8 87.4 83.5 81.8 81.3 81.2 High Declined Acceptable

Continuous Improvement School Improvement 82.5 82.8 82.9 81.5 81.0 80.9 Very High Maintained Excellent

Report Generated: Apr 26, 2020Locked with Suppression for May 2020

Report Version 1.0Data Current as of Mar 29, 2020

Notes:1. Data values have been suppressed where the number of respondents/students is fewer than 6. Suppression is marked with an asterisk (*).2. Overall evaluations can only be calculated if both improvement and achievement evaluations are available.3. Student participation in the survey was impacted between 2014 and 2017 due to the number of students responding through the OurSCHOOL/TTFM (Tell Them From Me) survey tool.4. Aggregated PAT results are based upon a weighted average of percent meeting standards (Acceptable, Excellence). The weights are the number of students enrolled in each course. Courses included: English Language Arts (Grades 6, 9, 9 KAE), Français (6e

et 9e année), French Language Arts (6e et 9e année), Mathematics (Grades 6, 9, 9 KAE), Science (Grades 6, 9, 9 KAE), Social Studies (Grades 6, 9, 9 KAE).5. Participation in Provincial Achievement Tests was impacted by the fires in May to June 2016 and May to June 2019. Caution should be used when interpreting trends over time for the province and those school authorities affected by these events.6. Aggregated Diploma results are a weighted average of percent meeting standards (Acceptable, Excellence) on Diploma Examinations. The weights are the number of students writing the Diploma Examination for each course. Courses included: English

Language Arts 30-1, English Language Arts 30-2, French Language Arts 30-1, Français 30-1, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Biology 30, Science 30, Social Studies 30-1, Social Studies 30-2.7. Participation in Diploma Examinations was impacted by the fires in May to June 2016 and May to June 2019. Caution should be used when interpreting trends over time for the province and those school authorities affected by these events.8. Weighting of school-awarded marks in diploma courses increased from 50% to 70% in the 2015/16 school year. Caution should be used when interpreting trends over time. 9. 2016 results for the 3-year High School Completion and Diploma Examination Participation Rates have been adjusted to reflect the correction of the Grade 10 cohort.10.Improvement evaluations are not calculated for school and school authority Drop Out and Rutherford Scholarship Eligibility rates. Starting in 2019, an updated methodology was applied to more accurately attribute results in cases where students receive

programming from more than one provider within a school year. Caution should be used when interpreting school and school authority results over time.

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School: M.E. Lazerte [0063] 2020-2021 Plans Principal: Kim Backs

Address: 6804-144 Ave Plans  Michelle DraperWard Trustee:

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Division Priorities 2018-2022

Foster growth and success for every student by supporting their journey from early learning through high school completion and beyond.Provide welcoming, high quality learning and working environments.Enhance public education through communication, engagement and partnerships.

The following SMART (Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Framed) goals have been established for the 2020/2021 school year. Select the Division Priority numberthat the goal supports from the drop-down box. Schools are to set one goal for each priority. Central DU's can set their goals around one or more priorities.

Priority 1

Priority 2

Priority 3

More students demonstrate growth and achieve student learning outcomes with a specific focus on literacy and numeracy.Increase percentage of students who achieved the acceptable standard or better on school results in newly established ten week Quarters.Increase percentage of students who say they can get the help they need in reading and writing while learning in-person or online - tutorial support, interventions, EnglishPD, teacher librarian to enhance the quantity/quality of reading opportunities, Karen Shantz Literacy support.Continue instructional coaching on concurrent teaching/learning strategies as well as new & varied assessment strategies for online & isolated students. Hire literacy trained ELL teacher to work with staff & students who need skill development.Emphasize reading  - who reads, what is available to read, when they can read, why this is an important skill - through all classes and support agencies.Relate Literacy and Numeracy to the World of Work in all classes in various modes, including real life interviews and online presentations. More students will demonstrate growth using ongoing assessments.

Our learning and working environments are welcoming, inclusive, safe and healthy.Increase opportunities for active citizenship through a newly hired DH focusing on kindness, gratitude, grace, and generosity in various manners while in a pandemic.Emphasize how we all contribute to being safe at school, are learning the importance of caring for and respecting others,and how we are treated fairly in school - Gratitudeletters, Student Leadership activities to build culture, activity challenges for classes, grace with staff and student interactions.Adding and adjusting quality teaching and learning spaces as we reschedule based on student choice in each Quarter throughout the year.Reboot Healthy ME with numerous ongoing activities throughout the year as well as our Healthy ME Week, Pee with Healthy ME, healthy food choices in the pop upstations around the school from The Canoe and Milton's, healthy challenges among departments and students.Create safety zones with specific entrances/exits where students learn in am/pm. Also have activity breaks, instructional strategies, & ongoing PD for longer learning timesCreate staff and student anti-racism committees to create action plans for staff and student voice, expression, and projects.Create more and different ways to communicate and connect: Weekly Update videos, VG & Staff News, Voices of LaZerte, email to parents, SchoolZone posts. etc.

Community partnerships are established to provide support and services to foster growth and success of students and families.Increase needed support of our students, staff, and families through education and communication in the time of a pandemic.More parents are aware of community partnerships at our school and become involved.Partnerships support the teaching and learning in our school - grants used for food, Simon's clothing donations, youth coach to deliver/collect donations.Make collaborative connections with catchment schools and establishments in a different manner - outdoor service work, online meets, reaching out to offer support.Add survey questions to create action plan to address ideas and concerns from parents.Bring in a variety of supports and speakers on a regular basis to spark student interest and grow student learning, specifically related to Careers - moved to mostly online.Expand work from an Elder to accessing additional staff with expertise to connect with others on a regular basis to support student and staff learning.Continue Blanket Exercise and Smudge for more students & staff and track grad eligibility/hear student voice on supports needed for FNMI.Work on student behavior through restorative, reflective, and educational means as plan moving forward.Add to the anti racism work with student and staff committees and action plans to carry out throughout the year.  

School: M.E. Lazerte [0063] 2020-2021 Revised Budget Principal: Kim Backs

Address: 6804-144 Ave Budget Summary Report  Michelle DraperWard Trustee:

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2020-21 Spring Proposed 2020-21 Fall Revised

Resources 13,917,330 13,917,330

Internal Revenue 162,530 162,530

REVENUE TOTAL 14,079,860 14,079,860

Classroom 86.853000 8,927,709 86.853000 8,927,709

Leadership 8.790000 1,160,561 8.790000 1,160,561

Teaching - Other 3.857000 396,465 3.857000 396,465

Teacher Supply .000000 175,000 .000000 175,000

TOTAL TEACHER 99.500000 10,659,735 99.500000 10,659,735

(% of Budget) 75.71% 75.71%

Exempt 3.600000 331,375 3.600000 331,375

Exempt (Hourly/OT) .000000 0 .000000 0

Support 27.800000 1,506,716 27.800000 1,506,716

Support (Supply/OT) .000000 20,000 .000000 20,000

Custodial 12.125000 734,652 12.125000 734,652

Custodial (Supply/OT) .000000 30,000 .000000 30,000

TOTAL NON-TEACHER 43.525002 2,622,743 43.525002 2,622,743

(% of Budget) 18.63% 18.63%

TOTAL STAFF 143.025002 13,282,478 143.025002 13,282,478

(% of Budget) 94.34% 94.34%

SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES 547,732 547,732

INTERNAL SERVICES 249,650 249,650

OTHER INTEREST AND CHARGES 0 0

TOTAL SES 797,382 797,382

(% of Budget) 5.66% 5.66%

TOTAL AMOUNT BUDGETED 14,079,860 14,079,860

Carry Forward Included 0 0

Carry Forward to Future 0 0