The purpose of the Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement is to:

• Annually plan specific student achievement goals, developed through the analysis of system-wide quantitative and qualitative assessment data
• Improve achievement for each student in Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
• Provide a tracking and monitoring plan for improving student achievement
• Provide an evaluation of the system-wide progress in meeting identified SMART goals

The Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement is:

• A precise description of system-wide goals and actions that will lead to improved student learning and achievement for every student
  • High levels of student achievement
    • Reaching and exceeding the target of 75% of students achieving at the provincial standard in Grade 6
    • Reaching and exceeding the 85% graduation rate
  • Reduced gaps in student achievement
    • Reducing the gap in achievement for those groups of students who, for whatever reason, need extra help
  • Increased public confidence in publicly funded education
                                                                             Energizing Ontario, 2008
• Based on the analysis of system-wide qualitative and quantitative assessment data
• Informed by School Improvement Plans and the School Effectiveness Framework School Self-Assessments and District Review Processes
• A statement outlining where Board resources will be focused