ENROLMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS:
September 30, 2010
Grades 6-12 students
• English –120 students
SCHOOL COLOURS: Purple and Gold
MISSION STATEMENT:
To recognize the uniqueness of each student and provide the best environment possible to allow for maximum social, emotional and academic growth of the child.
VISION STATEMENT:
At McAdam High, our community school, we envision:
high standards of learning for students and all staff
a safe, structured and respectful environment
a school that benefits from the involvement of the entire community: students, all staff, and members of the community
determined students and staff who take pride in their work, school and community
students from grades 6 to 12 who will develop skills to become active, caring citizens within their community
GOALS:
• To strengthen instructional practices in literacy and numeracy across the curriculum
• Continue to establish more partnerships in conjunction with the community school coordinator
• Work to improve the overall school climate
• Strengthen school / community relations.
INITIATIVES / STRATEGIES:
• Block schedules for Post-Intensive French
• Multi-age classroom for Grades 6-8
• Implement Respect/Anti-Bullying Program
• Strengthen existing practices for classroom behaviour management
• Promote greater parental involvement
• Promote greater student involvement in academic-based clubs and programs
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
• Breakfast Program BFL and Scotia Bank
• DARE Program
• PARTY Program
• Health Presentations – All Grades
• Beyond the Hurt
• Youth Forum