BOISSEVAIN SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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The Turtle Mountain School Division mission statement begins by stating, “Education is the preparation for a meaningful life in a changing world.” Our school plan identifies how we intend to achieve this goal.

The Boissevain School Plan is intended to be our central planning document. It outlines a number of priorities and goals established for Boissevain School.

It reflects the priorities established by the Turtle Mountain School Division Board in support of our mission statement as well as the provincial curriculum and implementation documents. It highlights the goals and objectives of the school, created the input of staff, students and parents in our community.

Manitoba Education Citizenship & Youth Priorities (MECY)

• Priority 1 :   Improved Outcomes Especially for Less Successful Learners
• Priority 2:    Strengthening Links among Schools, Families and Communities
• Priority 3:    Strengthening School Planning and Reporting
• Priority 4:    Improving Professional Learning Opportunities for Educators
• Priority 5:    Strengthening Pathways among Secondary Schools, Post-Secondary Education and Work
• Priority 6:    Linking Policy and Practice to Research and Evidence

Turtle Mountain School Division Goals

• We will work to develop well-rounded students who will be successful academically and socially.
• We will promote professional development to continue to improve the quality of educational opportunities offered to our students.
• We will endeavor to communicate effectively with our stakeholders.
• We will provide safe environments for students and staff within the Division.

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

To educate students with the skills to be responsible, contributing adults with a positive attitude for life and learning, aquired in a safe and secure environment.

In the 2006/2007 school year, the staff of Boissevain School decided to embrace the "4 Pillars" from Sandra Dean's "Together We Light the Way" program. The 4 pillars: Respect, Academic, Teamwork and Leadership form the framework for our activities at Boissevain School. The 4 pillars also form the basis of our school improvement plan activities.

The Respect pillar is a key to the culture of our school and is the essence of the "Bronco Spirit".   Our school-wide respect agreement was created with input from staff and students.   It consists of the following 5 statements;  

• We interact respectfully.
• We respect ourselves and others.
• We focus on the positive.
• We respect property.
• We do our best!

School Goals

1. To ensure that students and staff operate within a safe and secure environment.
2. To provide an opportunity for students to realize their academic potential.
3. Staff will receive training and development to meet Manitoba Education requirements.
4. To communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and community
5. To foster and develop a positive school climate.

School Priorities for 2008/2009

I.        Academic

            1.   Strive for high standards of work across the curriculum.

a)     Improve learning through differentiated instruction and effective assessment practices.

b)     Promote numeracy in K-8.

2. Explore and put into practice ways to maintain or enhance our current level of programming (K-12) in light of declining enrolment.

a)     Plan changes to high school program in a move towards continuous self-directed learning (SDL).

b)     Investigate and learn about effective, multi-level learning in K-8.

II.       Respect

            1.   Apply and reinforce the school-wide respect agreements.

            2.   Develop classroom respect agreements.

"Don't worry that children never listen to you. Worry that they are always watching you."

-Robert Fulghum

III.      Teamwork

1. Establish two (2) activities which promote K-12 student and staff involvement. 

IV.      Leadership

1. Create opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Healthy School Plan (Nutrition Plan)

Students in our school need healthy food for growth and development.

• Students will be taught the principles of healthy eating as part of the school program.
• The meals and snacks students bring to school should provide them with the energy required to learn and be physically active.
• Students will also learn from adult role models.
• Our school environment will support this learning by promoting nutritious food choices in the canteen and vending machines.
• The Healthy Schools Committee will review the work done towards offering healthier food options.
• Policies/activities which may be implemented are:

  • No Fried Food Thursdays
  • No Pop for K-8 and Choice for High School
  • Fun and Fit Week
  • Healthy Snack/Lunch Rewards
  • Manitoba Guidelines for foods available at school

This plan does not impact on lunches and snacks students or staff members bring from home.   It is anticipated that this plan will encourage students and staff to being thinking about their healthier food choices in their day-to-day life, both in and out of school. Using the Healthy School Plan will also provide our students with more of an opportunity to strive to be more physically active.