School Growth Plan 2016-2017 Social Responsibility School Background Davis Bay Elementary (DBES) is a small rural school that has grown substantially from 47 to 177 students. Over the past 4 years there has been a steady increase in the student population with growth occurring mainly in the primary grades, although increases have occurred throughout K-7. Four out of eight classes form the basis of the Nature Education for Sustainable Todays and Tomorrows Program (NEST). Four of the classes at DBES consist of multi-age groupings of grade K/1, two classes of grades 2-4, and one grade 5 - 7. NEST classes are made up of a Kindergarten class, grades 1&2, grades 2/3 and a grade 4/5/6 class. There are 25 students with Aboriginal ancestry, 17 in ESD and 7 students who are English Language Learners (E.L.L.). As of October 2016, there are 39 identified students with special needs within the general school population. The number of identified students has grown by nearly 25% since the completion of the 2015-2016 growth plan. (Of note: 27% of these students identified with special learning needs are Aboriginal). Most notably this increase coincides with the perception of an increase of aggressive play, poor pro-social play, a decrease in familiarity and connection between students as well as poor coping mechanisms and emotional dis-regulation and distress. Data Summary BC Performance Standards: Social Responsibility June 2015 66% students overall meeting or exceeding expectations 34% students not yet meeting or minimally meeting expectations MDI 2014 Grade 4 Self-Esteem: Medium to Low
School Growth Plan 2016-2017 Social Responsibility School Background Davis Bay Elementary (DBES) is a small rural school that has grown substantially from 47 to 177 students. Over the past 4 years there has been a steady increase in the student population with growth occurring mainly in the primary grades, although increases have occurred throughout K-7. Four out of eight classes form the basis of the Nature Education for Sustainable Todays and Tomorrows Program (NEST). Four of the classes at DBES consist of multi-age groupings of grade K/1, two classes of grades 2-4, and one grade 5 - 7. NEST classes are made up of a Kindergarten class, grades 1&2, grades 2/3 and a grade 4/5/6 class. There are 25 students with Aboriginal ancestry, 17 in ESD and 7 students who are English Language Learners (E.L.L.). As of October 2016, there are 39 identified students with special needs within the general school population. The number of identified students has grown by nearly 25% since the completion of the 2015-2016 growth plan. (Of note: 27% of these students identified with special learning needs are Aboriginal). Most notably this increase coincides with the perception of an increase of aggressive play, poor pro-social play, a decrease in familiarity and connection between students as well as poor coping mechanisms and emotional dis-regulation and distress. Data Summary BC Performance Standards: Social Responsibility June 2015 66% students overall meeting or exceeding expectations 34% students not yet meeting or minimally meeting expectations MDI 2014 Grade 4 Self-Esteem: Medium to Low
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