The Site Council serves as the advising board for Alberta Rider Elementary. Every year, the Council analyzes and evaluates the academic achievement of all students in the school. After reviewing the school’s academic performance and looking at the big picture of the school’s progress, the Council and the Principal create the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP). This plan, once developed, is submitted by the school and approved by the school district.
The CIP may include a new academic program or a staff member or parent outreach strategy. As the school budget is limited and many funds can only be spent under strict guidelines, the decisions are made taking into consideration the best overall interest of our school and students.
Over the course of a year, the Council works with the Principal to evaluate the school's progress towards the academic and climate goals included in the CIP. To monitor performance, individuals who are responsible for programs in the School Plan are invited to make a presentation to the Council during its scheduled meetings. During these presentations, the Council seeks to understand the nature of the program, success to date, and opportunities for improvement.
