1. KINGSTON COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2007 - 2012

2. CONTENTS Crest and Motto of Kingston College A Brief History Current Status Strategic Objectives Primary Objectives Major Goals Developmental Projects Proposals to achieve objectives/goals Infrastructure Staff Students Mission Statement

3. KINGSTON COLLEGE The Motto FORTIS CADERE CEDERE NON POTEST (The Brave May Fall But Never Yield) The Crest

4. FACT SHEET The School’s Name:KINGSTON COLLEGE The School’s Code:100057 The School’s Address:2A North Street, Kingston, Melbourne Park Campus 13 Upper Elletson Road Kingston C.S.O. Telephone Numbers: –(North Street Campus ) (876) 922-5929, 922-3758 –(Melbourne Campus) 928-4497, 7597790 Facsimile Number: (876) 948-5247 School Region:Region 1 Name of Principal:Mr. Rupert Hemmings Name of Chairman:Mr. Crafton Miller Name of Education Mrs. Maureen Dwyer Officer: School Type:Secondary School Inception:April 16, 1925 School Age:83 years

5. MISSION STATEMENT To provide a high school education that lays the foundation for good citizenship through the development of high moral and Christian values, achievement of academic excellence and a well-rounded personality utilizing sports and other co-curricular activities.

6. A Brief History Kingston College was declared open on Thursday, April 16,1925 at a ceremony held in the courtyard of the old Rectory on East Street. The following day, the first forty-nine students registered and classes began on Monday, April 20. According to the minutes of the Synod of 1925, the school was founded by Bishop deCarteret with Reverend P.W.Gibson as the first headmaster. The colour purple was chosen because it is the colour worn by Christian Bishops, the colour used by the Greeks to honour their Olympic champions and the colour of the leading Empire in History – Rome. Today, Kingston College has over one thousand eight hundred (1800) students with an academic staff of one hundred (100). The school has achieved successes over the past eighty-two (82) years in every field – academics, sports and the arts.

7. EXISTING PROGRAMMES Preparation offered in 25 subjects to C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. Level Biology Building Technology (Woods) Caribbean History Chemistry Electrical Technology Electronic Document Preparation and Management Economics English Language English Literature French Spanish Geography Mathematics Mech. Eng. Technology Office Administration Physics Principles of Accounts Principles of Business Religious Education Social Studies Technical Drawing Visual Arts Human and Social Biology Information Technology Integrated Science

8. EXISTING PROGRAMMES Preparation offered in 15 subjects to C.X.C. – C.A.P.E. Level Biology Caribbean Studies Chemistry Communication Studies Economics G. & M. Drawing History Literatures in English Mathematics Physics Sociology Spanish Accounting French Geography

9. CURRENT STATUS Holder of the Schools’ Challenge Quiz trophy – 8 times Most successful team of the Boys & Girls Championship – 29 times

10. C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. PERFORMANCE – PAST 5 YEARS YEAR STUDENTS WITH 5 SUBJECTS STUDENTS WITH 6 OR MORE SUBJECTS %PASSING 6 OR MORE SUBJECTS 20074418566% 20064015666% 20055720874% 20045913558% 20035317068% G.C.E. ADVANCED/ CXC C.A.P.E. PERFORMANCE – PAST 5 YEARS YEAR STUDENTS WITH 2 A/L CAPE SUBJECTS STUDENTS WITH 3 OR MORE A/L CAPE SUBJECTS %PASSING 3 OR MORE A/L CAPE SUBJECTS 200719 62 82.4% 200632484% 2005182867% 2004102959% 2003123262%

11. MAJOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE PAST 6 YEARS 2007-University Open Scholarship (U.W.I.) 2006-Jamaica Scholarship 2002-Jamaica Independence Scholarship* 2001-Jamaica Centenary Scholarship 2000-Jamaica Independence Scholarship Several students ranked best in the island at C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. Level in various subjects over the years. *Adrian Nembhard – 2002 Independence Scholar Ranked 4 th in the world in G.C.E. A/Level Geometric & Mechanical Drawing

12. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES ObjectivesCurrent status- 2007 Target- 2009 Target - 2011 Target - 2013 To improve% passes in CSEC 66% passing 6 or more subjects in CSEC 75% passing 6 or more CSEC 85% passing 6 or more CSEC 100% passing 6 or more in CSEC To improve % passes in Cape 82.4% passing 3 or more in A/L Cape 90% passing 3 or more in A/L Cape 95% passing 3 or more in A/L Cape 100% passing 3 or more in A/L Cape

13. STAFF DEVELOPMENT ObjectivesInitiativesPerson (s) Responsible To deliver high quality curricula in keeping with internal and external examination standards Implement in-service staff training Conduct regular seminars at the department level to upgrade teachers’ skills (including technology in the class room) Institute monitoring process (both formal and informal) Implement process for students to evaluate teachers To have all departments prepare action plans with objectives that are aligned to those of the Ministry of Education and Youth Principals, Vice Principals & HODs/ Guidance Counsellors HODs Vice-Principals Guidance Counsellors

14. STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONT’D. ObjectivesInitiativesPerson (s) Responsible To have all the teachers meet the minimum qualification of University Degree and Teachers’ Diploma by 2011 according to the requirements of the Ministry of Education & Youth To improve the morale of teachers Provide regular opportunities for social interaction To establish scholarships to upgrade qualifications To develop recognition awards for teachers making outstanding contributions Re-establish a vibrant Staff Club Principal Principal & Vice Principals Vice-Principals

15. STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONT’D. ObjectivesInitiativesPerson (s) Responsible To have efficient non- teaching staff To provide the requisite training Principal/Bursar (immediate supervisor of Support Staff)

16. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ObjectivesInitiativesPerson (s) Responsible To introduce supplemental programmes to address basic deficiencies in specific subject areas To cater to the needs of students who have difficulties working without being closely monitored To give consideration to students who need additional time to meet the academic target set by the school Splitting of some classes in some subjects, especially English and Mathematics Strengthen after-school enrichment programmes Consider reducing the number of subjects for the weakest students and increase the number of periods Principal & Vice Principals Vice Principals Principal & Vice Principals

17. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ObjectivesInitiativesPerson (s) Responsible To motivate more of the students population to achieve at least 80% To forge a closer bond between home (parents/guardians) and school personnel To develop more socially acceptable skills To develop t high morals and Christian values To implement “Honour Roll” using examination results Scheduled more meetings of smaller groups Ensure that each student is attached to a sport and a club/organization within the school Expose all students to Christian Life Education and have Religious Education as a compulsory subject in C- SEC Principal & Vice Principals /Guidance Counselor/ Dean of Discipline Vice-Principals/Guidance Counselors/Deans of Discipline Vice-Principals/Sports Master/Deans of Discipline Principal

18. To nurture and develop literary skills and natural curiosity and so encourage a love for knowledge and truth to be used for the advancement of society. To turn out well-rounded young men capable of clear and critical thinking, with acceptable social skills, a strong sense of right and wrong, and the competence to make informed decisions. To meet, and be responsive to, the educational needs of our students, as well as the demands of society. To have a motivated, highly qualified, success -driven, teaching staff. To have an efficient, performance oriented non-teaching staff. To provide a comfortable, secure, adequately equipped working environment for staff and students with an ambience conducive to learning and which contributes to performance. To promote the importance of living together harmoniously and volunteering service unselfishly. To provide a high quality curriculum which offers many and varied choice opportunities to internally and externally validated standards. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES

19. MAJOR GOALS Each student should: –Leave school with a minimum of 6 C.X.C. –C.S.E.C. subjects including Mathematics and English. –Have at least 2 ½ contact hours per week with at least 2 sports or non-curricular activity in the first 3 years of school. –Should be exposed to Christian Life Education, and Religious Education should be a compulsory subject at C.X.C. – C.S.E.C. for all Grade 10 or Grade 11 students Each Grade 13 student should leave school with a minimum of 7 units of C.X.C. - C.A.P.E. subjects

20. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (In support of Mission, Goals and Objectives) INFRASTRUCTURE STAFF STUDENTS

21. Complete first floor of Douglas Forrest Building to accommodate –Library –Computing Facilities Estimate: $90 Million Build an Auditorium of approximately 22,000 sq.ft. to accommodate 2,000 persons Estimate: $90 Million Expand Canteen at Melbourne to accommodate dining area for students Estimate: ________ Expand Staff Room on both campuses to create more space and improved facilities Estimate: ___________ MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

22. Expand Canteen at North Street adding an upper floor to accommodate dining by students Estimate: $7.2 Million Build upper floor on Woodwork Shop to be used as a Drawing office and Art Room Estimate: $12.2 Million Replace Hardie House (2 storey structure) to accommodate extra-curricular activities (Cadets, Orchestra, etc.) Estimate: $40 Million Refurbish St. Augustine Chapel (Replace roof, windows, refurbish electrics, doors, etc.)Estimate: $7 Million Expand Information and Communication Technology (I.C.T.) capability to provide: –Network coverage for both campuses –Website for school –Adequate computing service for libraries, teachers, students Estimate: $5.0 Million TOTAL $ __________

23. Estimate Electrical Rehabilitation$5.0 Million Waterproof buildings on both campuses$6.0 Million Replace roof of Grade 11 block$1.0 Million Refurbish Tennis court$3.0 Million Refurbish playing field (Resoiling, Grass, Rails) $2.0 Million Install Solar powered wells for irrigation purposes$3.0 Million Refurbish swimming pool$8.0 Million MAJOR NON-ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PROJECTS TOTAL $23.0 Million

24. In the next five (5) years all teachers will have a minimum qualification of a University Degree and professional Teacher’s Diploma. Closer monitoring of the performance of teachers on a frequent/regular basis with intervention by the administration in cases of deficiency. Introduce/upgrade programmes for teachers in: –Conflict/dispute resolution –Anger management –Classroom control –Stress management All departments to prepare action plans specific to their area and review these monthly to see how well they are aligned with and being implemented to achieve the Mission, Objectives, Goals, Overall Strategic Objective. Greater emphasis on stimulating the natural curiosity of students especially in the teaching of Science and Mathematics. Develop recognition awards for teachers making outstanding contributions. Provision of regular opportunities for social interaction among all staff. STAFF DEVELOPMENT

25. Introduce supplemental programmes where necessary to address basic deficiencies especially in reading and comprehension. Splitting of some classes in some subjects, particularly English and Mathematics, to allow for smaller groups and more personal attention. Re-introduction of after-school homework supervision sessions. P.T.A. needs to support by encouraging payment of a small fee charged. Encourage mandatory interaction between home and school through regular scheduled meetings. Expand further the welfare assistance programme to meet the needs of an increasing number of students, especially the nutrition aspect. Able past students should be asked to commit to this programme each year. An additional year granted to those unable to matriculate in the five years allotted by the Ministry of Education. Implementation of a strict policy on discipline while working to improve an amicable teacher/pupil relationship based on mutual respect. Close monitoring of the performance of students on a frequent basis with interventions where necessary. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (In support of Goals/Objectives)

26. Major Fundraising and other input from: –Board of Management –Parents and P.T.A. –K.C. Old Boys’ Association (Local and Offshore) –K.C. Development Trust Fund –The Church in the Province of the West Indies (C.P.W.I.) –Ministry of Education –Corporate World –Teachers –Students Sub-Committees of the Board to monitor implementation and do half yearly reviews/revisions Proposals to Achieve Objectives /Goals