Red Wing School - Saskatchewan Rivers School Division No.119
Red Wing School - Saskatchewan Rivers School Division No.119
Red Wing School - Saskatchewan Rivers School Division No.119
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Education Centre<br />
545 11th Street East • Prince Albert, SK • S6V 1B1<br />
Phone: (306) 764-1571 Fax: (306) 763-4460<br />
www.srsd119.ca<br />
Robert Bratvold, Director of Education<br />
<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
2011-2012 Learning Improvement Plan<br />
<strong>School</strong> Address: C/O 545 11 th Street East<br />
Prince Albert, SK S6V 1B1<br />
Telephone: 763-5375<br />
Fax: 763-6555<br />
Website:<br />
www.srsd119.ca/schools/redwing.html<br />
Principal:<br />
Art Feher<br />
Vice Principal: Holly Abrey-Hare<br />
<strong>School</strong> Community Council Chair: Jason Dunphy<br />
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Mission<br />
<strong>School</strong> Mission Statement<br />
The mission of <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong> is to provide our students with the necessary skills to become lifelong learners in their<br />
school, their community, and the world in which they live.<br />
Vision<br />
<strong>School</strong> Vision Statement<br />
Our vision is to become a community of teachers, students, and parents working together to develop students who<br />
exemplify qualities of character and academic excellence.<br />
Demographics<br />
<strong>School</strong> Enrolments and Configurations<br />
<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong> has an enrollment of 232 students from Kindergarten to grade 8.The school has the following students in<br />
each grade level:<br />
K - 23<br />
1 - 21<br />
1/2 - 18<br />
2 - 23<br />
3 - 23<br />
4 - 27<br />
5 - 25<br />
6 - 23<br />
7 - 25<br />
8 - 23<br />
Student and <strong>School</strong> Demographics<br />
<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong> is a fully modern, Kindergarten to Grade 8 school of approximately 230 students. It is located about 5 km<br />
north of Prince Albert, on the <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> Service road. <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong> offers a full range of academic classes including<br />
everything from language arts and mathematics to band, and practical and applied arts. Students also participate in various<br />
assemblies, field trips and outdoor education. <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong> also offers a full range of student athletics and activities that<br />
include, cross country running, volleyball, basketball, badminton and choir and track and field. After hours use of the school<br />
includes groups such as Girl Guides and Brownies. We are very proud of the services we offer to our students at <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong><br />
and we welcome your inquires and invite you to come and visit our school.<br />
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Governance Structure<br />
<strong>School</strong> Community Council<br />
The <strong>School</strong> Community Council meets regularly to work collaboratively with the school’s staff. Throughout the school year<br />
the <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong> Community Council has a number of projects that benefit students. For example, the SCC:<br />
- Conducts an annual volunteer survey,<br />
- Sponsors parent and student activities such as family dances,<br />
- Brings guest speakers to school on various subjects<br />
- Sponsors the Babysitting Course, and,<br />
- Hosts events like Meet the Staff Night.<br />
Communication Plan<br />
- Involved in the communication of the Learning Improvement Plan to the community<br />
Programs and Services<br />
Overview of Curricular Courses and Programs<br />
<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong>’s program includes:<br />
- A high commitment to academic instruction and student learning<br />
- A band program for students in Grades 5 to 8 that includes a junior and a senior band<br />
- Practical and Applied Arts courses for all students in Grades 7 and 8<br />
- Resource-based learning classes for all students in Grades 1 to 6<br />
- A physical education program that utilizes the gym and other off-site facilities<br />
- Educational Support Teachers and Associates to support the learning needs of all students<br />
Our Caring and Respectful <strong>School</strong> Environment<br />
Full school Character Education program in place<br />
Use of Instructional Technology<br />
SMART Boards are provided for teachers in 95% of classrooms<br />
Full size computer lab with 25 laptops<br />
Student Leadership Opportunities<br />
Student Leadership Council (SLC) for grades 6-8.<br />
Opportunities for older students to work with younger students (shared reading, noon hour activities...).<br />
SLC lead assemblies.<br />
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Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Educational Experiences<br />
Middle years hiking expedition.<br />
Drama presentations at school and out of school<br />
Trips to local businesses and hospital<br />
Extra-Curricular Programs<br />
Wide range of sports including: Cross Country Running, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Track & Field<br />
SLC<br />
Homework Club<br />
Family Fun Night<br />
Talent Show<br />
Supports For Learning<br />
<strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong> has a wide spectrum of educational support services provided by the <strong>Saskatchewan</strong> <strong>Rivers</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>Division</strong>. This includes such personnel as:<br />
-Speech and Language Pathologists<br />
-Educational Psychologists<br />
-<strong>School</strong> Social Workers<br />
-Curriculum Consultants<br />
Student Opportunities<br />
Positive personal development is a part of the daily process at <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong>. This goal is addressed in the classroom<br />
and through participation in activities such as:<br />
-Reading Buddies<br />
-Intramurals<br />
-<strong>School</strong> Athletic Teams<br />
-Student Leadership Council<br />
-Playground helpers (called RAPPS at <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>School</strong>).<br />
-Noon Hour Homework Help Clubs<br />
-Student led assemblies<br />
Staff Learning Initiatives<br />
Participation in PLC groups<br />
Professional Development for all staff members<br />
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Higher Literacy and Achievement<br />
Literacy<br />
SMART Goals<br />
80% of our students will achieve level 3 or higher on our organization and coherence rubric in expository writing by June<br />
2012.<br />
Indicators<br />
Organization and Coherence Rubric - Kindergarten<br />
Strategies<br />
Find ways to explore reading strategies<br />
Actions<br />
Give students choices within interest levels<br />
How will we evaluate our writing?<br />
Actions<br />
Peer / Self<br />
Rubrics<br />
How will we tailor our assignments?<br />
Actions<br />
Adapt assignments for student expectations<br />
Give specific assignments according to RAFTS<br />
Understand the writing structure(s)<br />
Actions<br />
Teach proper mechanics<br />
Write a proper sentence/paragraph/essay<br />
SMART Goal<br />
Timeframe<br />
Long-term<br />
Medium-term<br />
Short-term<br />
Not Assigned<br />
Strategy Priority<br />
High<br />
Medium<br />
Low<br />
Not Assigned<br />
Action Status<br />
Draft<br />
In-Progress<br />
Cancelled<br />
Postponed<br />
Completed<br />
Indicator<br />
Progress<br />
On Target<br />
Warning<br />
Off Target<br />
Not Assigned<br />
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