This section outlines our school’s key areas of focus. It reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and responds to the evolving needs of our students. Whether centered on student engagement, social-emotional well-being, or academic growth, our focus guides our learning journey and informs the strategies we implement throughout the year.
School Learning Story
Our school's learning story demonstrates how our school community is working to improve learning and well-being for students. This ongoing commitment is driven by a continuous focus on enhancing student achievement and enriching students’ experiences at school. Our efforts are guided by district’s strategic plan and the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Framework for Enhancing Student Learning policy. This is our collective learning journey, and reflects our shared commitment to growth, collaboration and continuous improvement in support of student success.
Our Focus 2025 - 2026
| For the 2025/2026 school year our school’s learning focus is: | As a result of looking at some report card data, we have moved to a new school focus for the 2025-2026 school year: How can we improve the literacy skills of all our learners at Grauer Elementary? |
| The data that supports the need for this school learning focus is: | In looking at the previous year's report card data, we noticed the percentage of students who were proficient or extending in English Language Arts was lower than the District average. |
| Actions that the school will take to achieve the goals of our school learning focus include: |
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| The intention of these actions is to make the following difference(s) for learners: | We hope students will become stronger readers and will employ a wider variety of reading strategies. |
| We will know our actions are making a difference when we have data that demonstrates the following: | We'll know we are making a difference when we begin to see improvements in the number of students achieving proficiency in our RFRA and SPARK data, report card data, and FSA data. We will also know our actions are making a difference when we observe students using a range of comprehension strategies. |
Our Focus
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Our Evidence
Here, we present the data and observations that shape our understanding of student learning and well-being. Through assessments, classroom observations, and staff reflections, we gather meaningful insights that help us track progress, and ensure that our approaches are making a difference for students.
Our Actions
This section highlights the concrete steps we take to support our school’s learning goals. From instructional strategies to school-wide initiatives, we document the ways we put our focus into practice. By fostering a collaborative approach, we ensure that our actions lead to meaningful improvements in student success and well-being.
