MISSION Statement of Keheewin School

Keheewin is dedicated to the academic and personal growth of students, building partnerships with parents and professional enhancement to support teaching and learning.  Our primary  focus is improving achievement for all learners in the area of literacy, specifically reading comprehension and writing.  Keheewin’s motto is… “When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.”

PHILOSOPHY of Keheewin school

Every child is a unique individual and must be treated with respect.  The purpose of education is to produce citizens who strive for personal and academic excellence and who contribute to the well-being and growth of their peers and the community.  Students will be able to problem solve, locate and utilize information, appreciate the arts and physical health and develop positive character values.

Good teaching is expected and teachers are encouraged to continually grow.  They know the curriculum, utilize multiple teaching strategies and resources, listen to and question students, allow individual and group work, integrate technology and hands-on activities and have good relationships with other students, parents and colleagues.  As a professional learning community, teachers collaborate with other professionals within and outside the school to improve their practice.  We strive to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.

We expect and encourage the role and responsibility of parents as participants in their child’s education.  Support of parents is essential.

EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD PRIORITIES

• To ensure every student is successful in their program of studies, with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy.

• To instill in each student the attributes of citizenship and good character in a learning environment that promotes health, well-being and positive relationships.

• To provide a collaborative, healthy and innovative workplace that recognizes individual contributions     and supports opportunities for growth and professional development

KEHEEWIN INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

“A school-wide effort to have all Keheewin students show measurable growth in reading comprehension across all subjects areas through the implementation of school-wide strategies as measured by the Highest Level of Achievement Test (HLAT) in reading and writing, school-based performance assessment and provincial achievement tests.”

KEHEEWIN’S SCHOOL PRIORITIES FOR 2009 - 2010

In keeping with Board priorities, our emphasis during the next year will be to focus as follows:

By June 2010, student achievement in the core subjects at Keheewin School will be as follows:

                                                        Acceptable                               Excellence

To ensure every student is successful in their program of studies, with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy.

·        Teachers will learn to use Thinking Maps in order to support student writing, extend thinking skills and support assessment.

·        Extensive library will support literacy across all subject areas.

·        Balanced Literacy is the main literacy program.

·        An increased focus will be on developing number sense throughout the primary years, using the Power of Ten program.

·        Development of numeracy and mathematical literacy in students will be through the use of manipulatives and real-world problem solving activities.

·        Professional development will be provided for teachers involved in the new implementation of the revised mathematics and social studies curriculums.

·        Technology will be used to enhance learning across curriculum areas.

To instill in each student the attributes of citizenship and good character in a learning environment that promotes health, well-being and positive relationship.

·        There will be a focus on teaching and promoting positive character education.

·        We will provide staff and students with opportunities for leadership.

·        Inclusion will occur for students in the Interactions program, beginning with their areas of strength.

To provide a collaborative, healthy and innovative workplace that recognizes individual contributions and supports opportunities for growth and professional development.

·        We will meet at least 80% of the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.

·        There will be opportunities for all staff for professional development related to their responsibilities of meeting the needs of students.

·        School-wide activities for staff and students will focus on well being.

·        Technology will be updated to support teaching and learning.

·        Teachers collaborative groups will meet to share strategies, assessment tools and have an opportunity for school walk throughs.