Evaluation
It is important for any plan to be able to demonstrate if the things you hoped would work, are working. As such, the following tools will be used as both baseline and progress indicators of our goal of improving student engagement.
Outreach
Number of students successfully transitioned back into attending regular classes at Mountainside
Anecdotal evidence from staff, students, and parents of how the Outreach program worked or did not work for them
Community Connections
Number of value added programs being offered every week
Number of community partners on site every day of week
Attendance data from Self-Efficacy classes
Student attendance in valued added programs
Anecdotal evidence from teachers and students about the Self-Efficacy class
Anecdotal evidence from staff, students, and community partners of how the program is working or not working for them
Careers
Number of students successfully completing Work Experience courses during each year
Tracking paid employment opportunities our students gain after starting at Mountainside
Recording data of number of students who transition into post-secondary programs, apprenticeship opportunities, or careers within a year of graduation
Anecdotal evidence from parents and students, both current and past, indicating areas of strength and growth in our approach to careers
Curriculum
Course completion data for self-paced course offerings
Attendance data (pre and post) for integrated curricular offerings (Sojuma, Filmglish, Builder Math)
Course completion data for integrated offerings
Number of integrated offerings expanding from 3 to 4-5
Anecdotal evidence from students, parents, and staff regarding strengths and areas of growth for integrated curricular areas
Outreach
Number of students successfully transitioned back into attending regular classes at Mountainside
Anecdotal evidence from staff, students, and parents of how the Outreach program worked or did not work for them
Community Connections
Number of value added programs being offered every week
Number of community partners on site every day of week
Attendance data from Self-Efficacy classes
Student attendance in valued added programs
Anecdotal evidence from teachers and students about the Self-Efficacy class
Anecdotal evidence from staff, students, and community partners of how the program is working or not working for them
Careers
Number of students successfully completing Work Experience courses during each year
Tracking paid employment opportunities our students gain after starting at Mountainside
Recording data of number of students who transition into post-secondary programs, apprenticeship opportunities, or careers within a year of graduation
Anecdotal evidence from parents and students, both current and past, indicating areas of strength and growth in our approach to careers
Curriculum
Course completion data for self-paced course offerings
Attendance data (pre and post) for integrated curricular offerings (Sojuma, Filmglish, Builder Math)
Course completion data for integrated offerings
Number of integrated offerings expanding from 3 to 4-5
Anecdotal evidence from students, parents, and staff regarding strengths and areas of growth for integrated curricular areas