In 2023, The Ministry of Education released a Student Achievement Plan Framework, which aligns with the regulated provincial priorities (O. Reg. 224/23). The Framework sets out goals and performance indicators for school boards to monitor student achievement, develop action plans, and measure their progress in improving student outcomes.
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Student Achievement Plan Reports
2024-2025 Academic Year - Student Achievement Plan: Limestone District School Board
Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills
Goal: Improve students' literacy learning and achievement
Measure: Percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on EQAO Assessment for Grade 3/6 Reading and Writing and percentage of first time eligible students who were successful on the OSSLT/TPCL.
Goal: Improve students' math learning and achievement
Measure: Percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on EQAO Assessments for Grade 3/6/9 Math.
Goal: Improve students' literacy learning and achievement
Percentage of students who meet or exceed the provincial standard on: | School Board | Province |
|---|---|---|
Grade 3 EQAO Reading | 75% | 74% |
Grade 3 EQAO Writing | 65% | 65% |
Grade 6 EQAO Reading | 88% | 86% |
Grade 6 EQAO Writing | 87% | 85% |
Percentage of fully participating, first-time eligible students who are successful on the OSSLT/TPCL | 84% | 85% |
Goal: Improve students' math learning achievement
Percentage of students who meet or exceed the provincial standard on: | School Board | Province |
|---|---|---|
Grade 3 EQAO Math | 65% | 64% |
Grade 6 EQAO Math | 51% | 51% |
Grade 9 EQAO Math | 55% | 58% |
Actions our school board will take to improve:
Collaboration with EQAO Outreach Team and capacity building sessions with Administrators during K-12 Administrator meetings, Elementary Data Days (K-8), and Visible Learning Sessions (7-12). EQAO tutors supporting gap closing.
Implementation of Short Cycles through scheduled Data Digs and school based release time. Program team, Learning Partner and Secondary Coach participation supporting the work of administrators and educator teams.
Literacy: Building data literacy using the K-8 Early Reading Screening data, diagnostic assessments from pre-approved Diagnostic Assessment list, EQAO data, report card data and observational data. Professional learning in writing using thinkSRSD model. Focusing on tier 2 and 3 intervention using Lexia, Lexia English, Rewards and Empower. Job-embedded learning for educators alongside learning partners and program team staff focusing on high yield instructional strategies and using data to drive instruction. Monitoring accelerated student achievement.
Math: Implement and monitor Phase IV of the LDSB Math Achievement Action Plan that aligns with 4 provincial goals of: curriculum fidelity, math content knowledge, knowing the math learner and monitoring progress of students with IEPs with math modifications. Central and School-based Math Facilitators supporting educators and students in Grades 3, 6 and 9 in 26 math priority schools.
Preparation of Students for Future Success
Goal: Improve students' graduation rates and preparedness for future success.
Measure: Percentage of students graduating with an OSSD within five years of starting Grade 9. Includes students who began Grade 9 in 2019-2020 and tracks their progress until 2023-2024.
Measure: Percentage of students who earn 16 or more credits by the end of Grade 10
Measure: Percentage of students enrolled in at least one Grade 12 math or Grade 11 or 12 science courses.
Measure: Percentage of students participating in at least one job skills program (Specialist High Skills Major, Dual Credits, or Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program).
Measure: Percentage of students who believe their learning has prepared them for the next step in their learning experience (i.e., next grade, post secondary, etc.)
Goal: Improve students' graduation rates and preparedness for future success.
Percentage of students | School Board | Province |
|---|---|---|
Who earn 16 or more credits by the end of Grade 10 | 80% | 80% |
Who participated in at least one job skills program (Specialist High Skills Major, Dual Credits or Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) | 29% | 28% |
Who graduated with an OSSD within five years of starting Grade 9 (2023-2024) | 89.0% | 89.5% |
Who enrolled in at least one Grade 12 math or Grade 11 or 12 science courses | 53.7% | 59.0% |
Who believe their learning has prepared them for the next step in their learning experience (i.e., next grade, post secondary, etc.) | 61% | 64% |
Actions our school board will take to improve
Collaboration with Student Success Teams and School administrators to improve awareness of pathway options to graduation and post-secondary learning through expanded opportunities. Supporting Student Success Teams in schools to monitor student achievement, close achievement gaps for students, provide appropriate interventions and pathway options to improve credit accumulation by the end of Grade 10. Ongoing monitoring of credit accumulation in Grade 10 and Grade 12 to support improved student graduation rates.
Provide professional learning for schools in the updated Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting procedures which include equitable assessment practices for Grades 9 - 12. Support the implementation of the updated modification processes for schools - any schools adding new modifications to students must complete the process and submit to school supervisor.
Professional learning on Visible Learning Strategies (Teacher Clarity, Learning Goals and Success Criteria, Feedback), and improving engagement through student-centered design/building challenges as well as experiential activities in the classroom.
Support SHSM Teams and Co-op teachers to ensure alignment between Co-op and OYAP, and improve student graduation rates with a red seal (SHSM)
Student Engagement and Well-Being
Goal: Improve students' participation in class time and learning.
Measure: Percentage of students in Grades 4 to 12 who were suspended at least once.
Measure: Percentage of students in Grades 1 to 8 whose individual attendance rate is equal to or greater than 90 percent.
Goal: Improve student well-being
Measure: Percentage of Grade 6, 9, and 10 students who report being aware of mental health supports and services in order to seek supports for mental health.
Goal: Improve students' participation in class time and learning.
Percentage of students | School Board | Province |
|---|---|---|
In Grades 1 to 8 whose individual attendance rate is equal to or greater than 90 percent | 52.4% | 55.5% |
In Grades 4 to 12 who were suspended at least once | 7.11% | 3.84% |
Goal: Improve student well-being.
Percentage of students | School Board | Province |
|---|---|---|
in Grade 6, 9, and 10 students who report being aware of mental health supports and services in order to seek supports for mental health | 67% | 62% |
Actions our school board will take to improve
Implement a coherent attendance plan for schools to monitor student attendance. Refine the student suspension programs available at the YMCA/RISE and GAP/NDSS locations to support student engagement and achievement.
Continue to support site specific student affinity groups & inclusive opportunities to increase engagement and sense of belonging, and build staff capacity to support groups within their school.
Integrate experiential opportunities into classrooms to increase student engagement and attendance, making connections between STEM and real-world experiential learning opportunities.
Student Mental Health Symposia for secondary students in Sept 2025, and Grade 7 and 8 in Spring 2026. Support Tier 1 mental health supports and increase student understanding of supports available to support their mental health and well-being.
Support release of Grade 6 MH Literacy modules and Grade 7 and 8 modules and expansion of resources in Grade 10 Careers. Support teaching staff in supporting student mental health understanding and where to turn, at a grade appropriate level. Funding for schools to support Tier 1 supports across all secondary and elementary schools - variety of projects and special events to explore the expansion of Tier 1 supports and increasing student knowledge about where to go for support.
Source: As reported by schools through the Ontario School Information System (OnSIS), 2022-2023 to 2024-2025, and the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), 2023-2024 to 2024-2025.
#N/A: Not applicable. Secondary student indicators are not available for elementary only school boards.
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2023-2024 Academic Year - Student Achievement Plan: Limestone District School Board
Limestone District School Board’s Student Achievement Plan has been developed to include the mandatory provincial priorities and goals: Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills, Preparation of Students for Future Success, and Student Engagement and Well-Being.
Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills
Goal: Improve student’s literacy learning and achievement.
Measure: Percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on EQAO Assessments for Grade 3 and 6 Reading and Writing and percentage of first time eligible students who were successful on the OSSLT/TPCL.
Goal: Improve students’ math learning and achievement
Measure: Percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on EQAO Assessments for Grade 3, 6, and 9 Math
Preparation of Students for Future Success
Goal: Improve students’ graduation rates and preparedness for future success
Measure: Percentage of students graduating with an OSSD within five years of starting Grade 9. Includes students who began Grade 9 in 2018-2019 and tracks their progress until 2022-2023.
Measure: Percentage of students who earn 16 or more credits by the end of Grade 10
Measure: Percentage of students enrolled in at least one Grade 12 math or Grade 11 or 12 science courses.
Measure: Percentage of students participating in at least one job skills program (Specialist High Skills Major, Dual Credits or Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program).
Measure: Percentage of students who believe their learning has prepared them for the next step in their learning experience (i.e., next grade, post secondary, etc.).
Student Engagement and Well-Being
Goal: Improve students’ participation in class time and learning
Measure: Percentage of students in Grades 4 to 12 who were suspended at least once.
Measure: Percentage of students in Grades 1 to 8 whose individual attendance rate is equal to or greater than 90%.
Goal: Improve student well-being
Measure: Percentage of Grade 6, 9, and 10 students who report being aware of mental health supports and services in order to seek supports for mental health.
Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills
Goal: Improve students’ literacy learning and achievement
Percentage of students who meet or exceed the provincial standard on: | School Board | Province |
Grade 3 EQAO Reading | 69% | 71% |
Grade 3 EQAO Writing | 60% | 64% |
Grade 6 EQAO Reading | 79% | 82% |
Grade 6 EQAO Writing | 73% | 80% |
Percentage of fully participating, first-time eligible students who are successful on the OSSLT/TPCL | 81% | 85% |
Goal: Improve students’ math learning and achievement
Percentage of students who meet or exceed the provincial standard on: | School Board | Province |
Grade 3 EQAO Math | 57% | 61% |
Grade 6 EQAO Math | 40% | 50% |
Grade 9 EQAO Math | 49% | 54% |
Actions Our School Board Will Take to Improve
Collaboration with EQAO Outreach team, and capacity building sessions with Administrators re: Skills and Strand reports, Grade 3 and 6 and 9 assessments, and OSSLT. Sharing EQAO Released questions, Frameworks and Practice Tests with Administrators, and Educators.
Literacy: Professional learning focused on updated Language curriculum (2023), Universal Screener implementation and data monitoring, and primary/junior/intermediate writing (Strand D).
Math: Implement and monitor Phase III and IV of the LDSB Math Achievement Action Plan that aligns with 4 provincial goals of: curriculum fidelity, math content knowledge, knowing the math learner, and monitoring progress of students with IEPs with math modifications. Central and School-Based Math Facilitators supporting educators and students in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in 26 math priority schools.
Preparation of Students for Future Success
Goal: Improve students’ graduation rates and preparedness for future success
Percentage of students: | School Board | Province |
Who earn 16 or more credits by the end of Grade 10 | 75% | 78% |
Who participated in at least one job skills program (Specialist High Skills Major, Dual Credits or Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) | 25% | 26% |
Who graduated with an OSSD within five years of starting Grade 9 (2022-2023) | 87.6% | 89.5% |
Who enrolled in at least one Grade 12 math or Grade 11 or 12 science courses | 50.3% | 57.9% |
Who believe their learning has prepared them for the next step in their learning experiences (i.e., next grade, post secondary, etc.) | 58% | 63% |
Actions Our School Board Will Take to Improve
Collaboration with Student Success Teams and School administrators to improve awareness of pathway options to graduation and post-secondary learning through expanded opportunities. Implementing Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) opportunities at Intermediate to enhance foundational math skills and increase interest in science and technology in secondary schools.
Supporting Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programming in the skilled trades to increase student completion rates. Supporting Student Success Teams in schools to monitor student achievement, close achievement gaps for students, provide appropriate interventions and pathway options to improve credit accumulation by the end of Grade 10.
Student Engagement and Well-Being
Goal: Improve students’ participation in class time and learning
Percentage of students: | School Board | Province |
In Grades 1 to 8 whose individual attendance rate is equal to or greater than 90 percent | 53.6% | 59.9% |
In Grades 4 to 12 who were suspended at least once | 7.68% | 4.18% |
Goal: Improve student well-being
| School Board | Province |
Percentage of Grade 6, 9, and 10 students who report being aware of mental health supports and services in order to seek supports for mental health | 66% | 60% |
Actions Our School Board Will Take to Improve
Creation of YMCA suspension program, with goal of re-engaging students on short term suspensions, and re-engaging and providing pathway options for students on long-term suspension.
RISE Program for students in Grade 6 to 8 who had negative interactions with police
Continuation of the Attendance Improvement Campaign. Supporting families by sharing proactive approaches to fostering daily school attendance. Continued support to in school teams on using Tiered Supports to support daily attendance.
Continue to share information with staff, students and community around Mental Health Supports available with an intentional focus on Grade 7 to 12 sites.
Source: As reported by schools through the Ontario School Information System (OnSIS), 2021-2022 to 2023-2024, and the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), 2022-2023 to 2023-2024.
#N/A: Not applicable. Secondary student indicators are not available for elementary only school boards. Learning Preparedness and Mental Health Awareness data is not available for 2022-2023.
2022-2023 Academic Year - Student Achievement Plan: Limestone District School Board
Limestone District School Board’s Student Achievement Plan has been developed to include the mandatory provincial priorities and goals: Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills, Preparation of Students for Future Success, and Student Engagement and Well-Being.
A two page summary version Limestone DSB’s Student Achievement Plan is also available to assist in the viewing the data that is in the plan.
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