1. Cloverdale Traditional school inquiry plan 2017-18

2. What do we know about our learners? + What evidence supports this?
CTS STUDENT STRENGTHS
EVIDENCE
Eager to learn
Excited to share learning with each other and adults; love learning new things
Ready to learn
Have food, shelter, love…
Kind, polite, respectful, inclusive
Helpful to teachers, other adults, peers, presenters
Good collaboration skills
Student-focused, on task

3. CTS STUDENT STRENGTHS
EVIDENCE
Strong computational skills (Numeracy)
Practice rote skills, memorization
Good decoding skills (Reading)
Discrete skill, memorization
Strong athletic skills
Fair play, performance at games, playdays
High academic & behaviour expectations from parents
Generally good behaviour, more independent, uniform compliance
Home support is generally strong
Parents at meetings, volunteering, at the door, planner notes

4. CTS STUDENT AREAS NEEDING SUPPORT
EVIDENCE
Literacy skills (Higher order thinking)
High ELL; Formative and Summative Assessment
Numeracy skills (Number sense)
Struggle with word problems, Formative and Summative Assessment
Problem solving skills; critical and creative thinking
Struggle with open-ended problems, need to take risks/ownership of learning
Broaden awareness of diverse experiences and knowledge, including First Peoples Principles of Learning
Strong culturally-specific knowledge and community engagement

5. CTS STUDENT AREAS NEEDING SUPPORT
EVIDENCE
Social-emotional skills (some ST)
Over reactions, some friendship struggles
Anxiety
Home pressure to achieve academically, ST do well with quiet workspace, 1 to 1 support, experiential learning
Self-advocacy
Following teacher direction and examples; may not ask for help
Learning for learning’s sake
Driven by grades (intermediate); extrinsically motivated

6. Next steps…student data
STUDENT SURVEY – Anonymous, Grades 3-7
1. What do you need to help you be a successful learner?
2. What do you struggle with as a learner?
3. How can you be more involved in the learning process?
4. What learning experiences have you enjoyed most at CTS? Why?
5. What do you think your class/school needs to do to improve learning?
6. What else would you like the Principal to know about CTS?

7. What do you need to help you be a successful learner?
Quiet
Hands-on activities
Balance fun/work
Fidget toys
Brain breaks
Technology
More examples on board
Partner /Group Activities
More time to complete work

8. What do you struggle with as a learner?
Math
Learning Alone
Focus
Stress
Staying Still
Organization
Homework
Not getting help
Loud environment

9. How can you be more involved in the learning process?
Own topic to learn (choice in topics)
More hands-on
Ask better questions
Stay focused
Participate
Play music in class
Talk about it
More brain breaks
Choose how to do projects

10. What learning experiences have you enjoyed most at CTS? Why?
PE / games
Science / experiments
Field Trips
Hands-on Learning
Art
ADST projects
Guest teachers

11. What do you think your class/school needs to do to improve learning?
Follow the rules
Use technology more
Passion Projects
SEL Tools
Calming music
Be able to talk quietly in class
Less homework
More Hands-on activities

12. What else would you like the Principal to know about CTS?
The teachers are very nice
School is very old – Dad went to this school and he is 51!!
Friendly family community
Best athletic teams
Love gym and sports days
Want more assemblies
Students are really kind and friendly
The teachers and kids are awesome!