Student Growth and Achievement
Student Learning Engagement
Percentage of teachers, parents and students who agree that students are engaged in their learning at school
The Alberta Education Survey indicates an 87.5% measurement of student learning engagement and our local student survey indicates an 82% authentic learning experience.
*Source: Alberta Education survey.
Strength
This is a new measure in the Assurance Model. Our small schools and low Student/Teacher ratio (Approx. 1:14) make it possible for this measure to be a strength in our system.
Growth Points
The Alberta Education Survey includes parents and teachers in their measurement. Our local survey, the Adventist School Climate & Value Inventory (ASCVI) was first administered in the Spring of 2021 and was administered to students only. We need to broaden our scope and include parents and teachers.
Citizenship
Percentage of teachers, parents and students who are satisfied that students model the characteristics of active citizenship
We have exceeded our target of 89% from the last Education Plan with a measured result of 89.9% We are happy that our schools' internal character development, outreach activities, and spiritual growth plan strategies are making this measurement a success in our district.
*Source: Alberta Education survey.
Strength
Our schools' internal character development and the annual required reporting hours of outreach activity to the district office and the spiritual growth plan are a success.
Growth Points
As teachers intentionally plan, active citizenship is modelled across the curriculum daily. This includes incorporating Cyber Citizenship and the skills, knowledge, and responsibilities required to participate meaningfully and safely in the 21st century.
High School Completion
Our 3 year completion rate for High School is at 56.7%. It has declined and is a major concern for the district. For that reason we are creating a High School Task Force Strategic Plan.
*Source: Alberta Education survey.
Strength
Participation in the 2019/2020 Diploma exams was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Growth Points
The district has initiated a High School Task Force to give study to and formulate recommendations/strategies to improve the overall 3, 4, and 5 year completion rates.
PAT - Grade 6 & Grade 9
Provincial Achievement Test results are not available due to the cancellation of these assessments because of COVID-19.
Our district is actively working on PAT training for principals and teachers in all schools.
The district provided CAT4 testing last school year to measure academic success in key components of the curriculum (see graphs).
Percentage of students at Stanine 4 and Above
*CAT 4 Report - District Administrator's Summary
Strength
Our district is actively working on PAT training for principals and teachers in all schools
Growth Points
Before COVID-19, our district began working on PAT training for principals and teachers. That training has resumed during the 2021/2022 school year. The impact of this training will provide valuable support for our students in the preparation for, and the writing of, the PATs at all levels.
Diploma Exams
Diploma Examination results are not available due to the cancellation of these assessments. Nonetheless, student success remained a focus in 2019-2020.
No results were shown because of COVID-19. We are encouraging our HS students to take Diploma courses.
Strength
Student success continues to be our focus.
Growth Points
We continue to encourage our high school students to enrol in Diploma courses.