LAKESIDE ACADEMY AN ALL INCLUSIVE IB WORLD SCHOOL LACHINE, QUEBEC A PROTOTYPE MODEL FOR SUCCESS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION PRESENTED BY THE PARENTS OF LAKESIDE ACADEMY JANUARY 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Statement of Support from Parents of Lakeside Academy ........................................................ 2 1. Salient Issues ....................................................................................................................... 3 2. Geographic Considerations ............................................................................................... 4 3. Academics and Special Programs ..................................................................................... 6 3.1 Lakeside - an ALL-inclusive IB School ............................................................................ 6 3.1.1 Lakeside Community Service with an IB Philosophy ................................................... 7 3.1.2 Distinguishing Lakeside from other schools offering IB programs ............................. 8 3.2 Lakeside - a Media School ................................................................................................. 8 3.3 Special Academic programs .............................................................................................. 9 4. Extra-Curricular Activities ............................................................................................... 9 5. Honourable Mentions ...................................................................................................... 10 6. Infrastructure and Budget............................................................................................... 11 7. Benefits of a Prototype Project at Lakeside Academy .................................................. 11 8. APPENDICES .................................................................................................................. 12 APPENDIX A: Lakeside Academy - A Prototype Model for success in public education....13 APPENDIX B: Petition to the National Assembly of Québec............................................. 15 APPENDIX C: Letters of support ......................................................................................... 17 APPENDIX D: Timeline of Events, Media Coverage .......................................................... 18 Lakeside Academy Parents Document 1 STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FROM PARENTS OF LAKESIDE ACADEMY This document has been produced by the Parents of Lakeside Academy to help promote the understanding that education extends beyond numbers; that Lakeside Academy is worthy of saving; that losing this unique institution would devastate its surrounding community; that the hasty decision to close was made when instead, the school, with an innovative approach could be an instrument for real change. Public elementary schools are in large part thriving in Quebec, however, the French and English sector have seen a drop of up to 50% enrolment once students move forward to the high school level. This speaks volumes as to the state of public education in Quebec where many families are choosing private schools to find more variety in programs; many offering more exposure to languages such as English, French, Spanish or German. On December 14, 2015, the Lester B. Pearson School Board announced its resolution to close Lakeside Academy, the only English public high school covering the vast territory between Lasalle and PointeClaire and the only ALL IB (International Baccalaureate) inclusive high school in Quebec. Rather than debate the effects of Bill 101, the Parents of Lakeside Academy, along with the mayors and communities of Lachine and Dorval (including the support of their local Member of National Assembly, the Commission Scholaire Marguerite Bourgeoys) , and the First Nations leaders banded together to ask the government to greenlight a Prototype Model that would allow students from the French sector to pursue their studies at Lakeside. This would mean continuing the French curriculum as set out under the Ministère de l’Education, du Loisirs et du sports (thereby causing no infringement on Bill 101) and integrating some classes with Lakeside’s English-sector students (physical education, music, art). There are successful precedents for bilingual schools such as FACE and Greenfield Park Elementary. The National Assembly’s recent initiative to school boards challenges them to increase their collaboration in order to reduce costs in education. Our proposal offers a unique opportunity to meet this challenge with a tangible project. Of note, the government recently invested $2.85M into Lakeside’s infrastructure. The building is sound and ready. While some schools have IB Enriched streams, ALL students at Lakeside benefit from an ALL-IB approach to learning and have the choice of three programs: IB Enriched, IB French Immersion and IB English. The variety of IB options is what makes us unique as a public high school in Quebec. In fact, Lakeside’s approach has garnered international recognition - the World IB Organization has referred schools in the United States attempting to launch IB schools in their area to use Lakeside Academy as a successful example of how to develop and implement the IB program. Of particular note is the Action Through Service component of the Lakeside students’ curriculum. Lakeside Academy students are drawn from Lachine, Dorval, Lasalle, St-Pierre, Kahnawake and other surrounding areas. These communities benefit and rely on the community service that students provide. Whether it be helping seniors shop for groceries or helping local boys and girls clubs or other outreach programs Lakeside’s community services and participation is highly-valued and appreciated in these communities. Lakeside boasts a 96% graduation rate in its IB Enriched classes and an 86% graduation rate overall – that’s up from 55% since we became an all-IB school in 2009. This positive result shows clearly that instituting an all-IB program has produced a successful culture that lives and thrives within the school walls. Students choose to attend Lakeside over private schools or their local schools. Parents of Lakeside Academy students are proud of their teachers, staff, students and community and hope that you will join us in trying to save this very unique institution – a jewel of a school that has enriched the communities it serves and for the students and their families it has inspired. Both Anglophone and Francophone families can comfortably unite and remain hopeful and excited about this proposal. We hope that you will join us in our efforts – we believe in Lakeside Academy and believe that the fight to keep it alive is a worthy one. Lakeside Academy Parents Document 2 1. SALIENT ISSUES Timing of Notice: On December 14, 2015, the Lester B. Pearson School Board announces many school mergers and one school closure, Lakeside Academy effective September 2016.  Parents not given sufficient time to mobilize before the holiday break;  Parents not given sufficient time to research other potential schools that would fit their children’s needs (entrance exams, auditions and open houses had already taken place);  No phasing-out period given for parents to make sound decisions regarding their children’s futures.  Allowances not given to Lakeside Community to propose innovative ideas to increase capacity prior to resolution. Geography: Lakeside is the only public English high school under LBPSB spanning between Montreal West and Pointe-Claire.  Increase of travel time - commute to new schools up to 1.5 hours away is irresponsible.  Extra-curricular activities would be limited due to commuting times.  Students at risk are of particular concern. IB School: Lakeside is an all-inclusive international Baccalaureate school (IB). While many schools offer IB programs to ‘enriched’ kids, Lakeside provides IB certification to ALL of its program streams (IB Enriched, IB Immersion, IB English and Special Needs streams).  Students in the IB Enriched stream would now be scattered across many schools where only a few spots are available (with no guarantee of placement);  Students in Lakeside’s other IB programs would no longer obtain IB certification as no other high school provides this. Community Considerations: Lakeside serves the communities of Lachine, Dorval and Kahnawake. Lakeside’s closure would impact:  Lakeside’s long-standing ties with the Mohawk community of Kahnawake (promoting cultural understanding and integration in the school);  A multitude of organizations in the area that rely on community service provided by Lakeside students;  Maple Grove, the last English public elementary school in the area, would lose support from Lakeside students located just across the street and could be at risk for closure;  Young families considering moving to this area might relocate to other areas of the city. Students at risk:  Special needs programs not guaranteed at other schools;  Students in IB Reach and IB Work Oriented Training Path Programs with multiple learning styles at risk of not furthering their education outside of their comfort zones. Budget and Infrastructure:  The Quebec Government recently invested $2.85 Million into renovating the Lakeside building; leaving it empty makes no sense; furthermore, it is handicapped accessible;  Lakeside is a fiscally responsible school and surplus funds are donated to families in need (e.g. Chrome book purchase support, uniforms, etc.) Proposal: Lakeside proposes a model project to National Assembly allowing students from the French sector’s Marguerite Bourgeoys school board to enroll, and integrate in classes and activities that would not be affected by language laws. Local government, families and communities fully support this. See APPENDIX A Lakeside Academy Parents Document 3 2. GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS Lakeside Academy is the only public English high school that spans the vast geographic area from Montreal West to Pointe-Claire. While schools at the elementary school level are merging, the Lester B. Pearson School Board opted to close Lakeside entirely leaving its students to scramble for enrolment at various other schools outside of the area. The exodus of these students from the community will have large ramifications on the community and society: Commuting:  Students would now need to commute to new schools up to 1.5 hours away. This alone would prevent students from engaging in extra-curricular activities, participating in afterschool clubs, tutoring or any other options after school while students residing in these areas would benefit from those activities. The Parents of Lakeside feel that this alone proves that the hasty decision to close this school was an irresponsible one.  Students in the West will have the advantage of many schools in the vicinity, while  Lachine residents will have fewer choices. Discouraged students or students at risk could drop out of school simply due to the long commute. Why risk this when Lakeside has an astounding and enviable 96% success rate in its IB Enriched classes and 86% graduation rate in the overall student population?  Other solutions might be more expensive and involve moving more students but they would avoid splintering the existing community that Lakeside enjoys. Community Considerations: Loss of English students and families within the community:  The departure of these students would create a larger socio-economic loss in the communities being left behind. Students moving to schools in the more affluent western portion of the city would have different educational realities from their poorer eastern division counterparts.  A multitude of organizations in the area that rely on community service provide by Lakeside students would be affected.  The loss of English schools would mean an eventual erosion of English culture, English community services and activities that have always existed in Lachine. Losing the only borough English high school would only support closure of English community programs.  Lakeside’s long-standing ties with the Mohawk community of Kahnawake (promoting cultural understanding and integration in the school) would be lost.  Lachine already contains a large aging population and has seen decreases in youth activities. It needs to draw young families to the area, families that will now consider buying or relocating to other areas of the city;  Maple Grove, the last English public elementary school in the area, would lose support from Lakeside students located just across the street. Lakeside students volunteer at this elementary school for various activities such as: o Breakfast Program o Daycare/Tutoring support o Breakfast with Santa o Annual Field Day Lakeside Academy Parents Document 4   Once an English school leaves a community, it is unlikely to come back. French-sector families crave exposure to English for their kids, whether it be on local sports teams or other community activities. The closure and exodus of English families from their area would have an impact on them too. The Senior Citizens who have come to rely on the services of the Lachine Teapot, the successful students in our IB enriched program, the students who will be displaced geographically, the at-risk students – there are large numbers of groups who consider Lakeside a place to depend on. The Bigger Picture:  Closing public schools at the English or French level sets a bad precedent in Montreal and sends a negative message to the government that we are willing to accept cutbacks and sacrifice our student’s education and future to save money.  The potential closure would be detrimental to the immediate community as well as to other English high schools that are under constant risk for closing in the province;  It is important that aboriginal students feel they have a place in our schools. They, alongside their teachers and classmates at Lakeside promote and receive respect within this close-knit community. They are given opportunities to highlight and celebrate their Nations. Would other schools provide an emphasis on native culture and support these students within a larger framework as Lakeside has? Would they promote understanding and changes to school curriculum as Lakeside has been willing to do?  Lakeside’s reputation as an all IB school is gaining exposure on the Quebec, Canada and World front as a leading example of successful implementation of an IB program. The school board and ministry would lose this prestige on an international level.  We implore the Commissioners to look beyond the numbers and consider the bigger picture of the impact of this closing would have on the community and future. Lakeside Academy Parents Document 5 3. ACADEMICS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS “The International Baccalaureate® (IB) aims to do more than other curricula by developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Assessment Centre is based in Cardiff, the United Kingdom (UK). This office produces and administers examination papers, checks examination script marking and supports programme coordinators worldwide. The IB approach is different from other curricula because it:  encourages students to think critically and challenge what they are told;  is independent of governments and national systems, and therefore able to incorporate best practice from a range of international frameworks and curricula encourages students to consider both their local and international environment.” http://www.ibo.org/benefits/why-the-ib-is-different/ http://www.ibo.org/contact-the-ib/office-locations/ib-assessment-centre-cardiff/ 3.1          LAKESIDE ACADEMY - AN ALL-INCLUSIVE IB WORLD SCHOOL Lakeside Academy is an IB World School. It is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer IB programs. All IB programs are inclusive and encourage students to be critical thinkers and understand the process of how to use knowledge to affect real change and be leaders within their community and beyond. It is a unique high school not only within the Lester B Pearson schoolboard, but in Montreal and the province of Quebec as the only English public high school with an entire IB approach to educational learning. Lakeside’s teaching staff are caring and highly-trained to teach using the IB philosophy in all of its classes. They are able to guide students towards assuming responsibility for their education and future and to take on leadership roles both in and outside of the school. Students are actively involved while in the classroom – they learn to ask challenging questions, think critically, work collaboratively in group projects and to develop research skills that motivate them to pursue higher education. Lakeside Academy offers three main stream IB high school programs (IB Enriched, IB Immersion, and IB English) all of which are thriving. Programs such as Reach, Bridge and WOTP (Work Orientated Training Path) are also taught with an IB philosophy. Staff support and motivate all students in learning and achieving success. No child is left behind! All students in the Secondary 5 IB Enriched, IB Immersion, IB English and Bridge programs complete a Personal Project and are issued an official IB certificate from Cardiff, Wales, UK. The popularity of IB schools has been increasing. USA and local enrolment is increasing; our standing in the IB community has risen over the last few years, to the point where the IB organization is sending teachers from schools in the USA to come and observe, most recently Lakeside hosted a school from Atlanta, GA. Lakeside boasts a 96% graduation rate in its IB Enriched stream and an 86% overall graduation rate – that’s up from 55% since we became an all-IB school in 2009 - a testimonial alone to its success as a community that values learning and success within an all-IB framework. Lakeside Academy Parents Document 6    Employers and decision makers at institutions of higher education take into account students who indicate that they have graduated with IB certificates and have participated in community service. Lakeside is proud of its vibrant, caring school environment. Students and adults alike celebrate diversity, appreciate differences and learn to value the unique qualities found in the multicultural school community. Parents actively support the caring and trusting culture in the Lakeside community and contribute to the students’ success. Families, staff and students work together toward the common goal of seeing that all of the members of their Lakeside family succeed. This document is evidence of that type of collaboration! 3.1.1    Lakeside Community Service with an IB Philosophy Youth engagement in local community activities are not common in many areas. IB students are active in their communities and learn beyond the realm of academia. All students at Lakeside are involved in Community and Service and are expected to complete a certain amount of hours. Students engaged in community service develop many skills including providing care and support, interacting with the public, developing empathy towards social issues, being exposed to various career options, and developing leadership skills. In turn, the community benefits from young and enthusiastic volunteers. Students volunteer for both in-house activities as well as out in the surrounding communities. Opportunities include: o tutoring, uniform sales, Lakeside Academy Curriculum Night, Open House, Convocation, Science Fair, Mini Day, Honour Roll Breakfast, Variety Show, Music and Drama productions, TOPS show and Awards night, teacherappreciation activities, Library Monitor Program o Tutoring, coaching, mentoring at various recreational clubs such as local sports associations or Boys and Girls clubs o Maple Grove Elementary School Annual Breakfast with Santa o Maple Grove Elementary School Annual Field Day o Maple Grove Elementary School Breakfast Program o Maple Grove Elementary School Daycare/Tutoring Support Program o Lakeside Academy Annual Blood Donor Clinic o Lakeshore General Hospital Annual Phone-a-Thon o Big Brothers and Big Sisters program o Fondation Generation Fundraising Breakfast o Lachine Annual Blood Donor Clinic o Lachine Annual Guignolee/Food Drive o Lachine Meals on Wheels - Food Preparation and Delivery Program o Lachine Teapot - Celebration Program o Lachine Teapot - Home Support (Weekly Grocery Shopping Service) o Lachine Teapot - Luncheon Program o St. Paul's Anglican Church - Annual Fairs o St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank Program o Summerlea United Church - Annual Fairs o Telethon of Stars for Research into Children’s Diseases Lakeside Academy Parents Document 7 o Ride to Conquer Cancer - Jewish General Hospital Foundation o West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped Annual Outdoor Art Exhibition and Sale/Family Pot-Luck Brunch 3.1.2       3.2     Distinguishing Lakeside from other schools offering IB programs ALL Lakeside students receive and IB education, including those who are not admitted or who do not choose the Enriched stream. Units of inquiry, work submitted, subjects studied, and examinations are not the same as in-house IB programs. Although schools with in-house IB programs are commendable, they are not recognized in same way as an IB World School. Lakeside staff are highly trained to conduct official work reviews and are involved in the official moderation (e-Assessment) of projects and pieces of work which are officially assessed in Wales, UK. The work and rigourous nature of the process is therefore different. The IB Organization has announced that beginning in 2016, external moderation of the student’s personal project will be mandatory “providing greater quality assurance and recognition for International Baccalaureate® (IB) World Schools.” Lakeside is the only school in the LBPSB to implement e-Assessments and is unique in having the proper computer set up to accommodate many students writing the same exam on one given day in May. Other schools may not be able to provide this for those transferring to in-house IB programs. Lakeside students following the IB Immersion and IB English would no longer be eligible for an IB certificate from the IB Organization if they transfer to other schools. Furthermore, students in the IB Enriched stream would only receive an in-house certificate from other schools offering an IB program (no official e-Assessment unless the schools are prepared to run this exam and pay the necessary fee). Of note, Mohawk students organized a Mohawk Assembly at Lakeside as part of their IB personal projects (required for graduation with an IB certificate). Families and students from Kahnawake have expressed their concern for the closure of our school, citing that there are no other options off the reservation which they feel will give these students these same opportunities. LAKESIDE ACADEMY - A MEDIA SCHOOL All students are issued Chrome Books when entering Secondary One. Collaborative work is done using Google Drive tools. Lakeside’s Media Communication Arts program complements all other programs. Students can further develop an expertise in Media in their Arts courses as well as Computer and Media option courses. Lakeside has an entire floor dedicated to its Media Arts. The impact of technology is central to student media literacy. Students learn to use technology as a research tool, critically analyze media and create their own media. Video and audio production and editing, script writing, graphic arts, and more are studied and applied in student-led projects. Lakeside Academy Parents Document 8 3.3    SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Using the IB approach in all streams, students are evaluated under the MELS criteria. They pursue courses in science, math, environmental (high) science and math, geography, history, ethics, English, French, Spanish, music, art, theatre, and physical education. Using the IB approach, the high school offers special programs for students at risk (e.g. The Reach and Bridge programs). At Lakeside administrators, teachers and resource staff understand that some students require alternative approaches to learning. Parents praise Lakeside for keeping these students motivated and feeling valued in the community. IEP programs – in coordinating with its resource staff, students with special learning needs are given specialized support via Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and successfully obtain their IB certificates. 4. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Students discover and develop a love for activities ranging from drama, music, dance, athletics and many other meaningful extracurricular programs available at Lakeside. Activities include sports (basketball, soccer, lacrosse, rugby etc.) to a variety of clubs (Robotics featuring the LA Tech Team 4955, Homework Club, Drama, Art Club, Environmental Club, Concert Band, Chess Club, Leadership, Gay-Straight Alliance, Student Council, Yearbook, Share and Repair Book Club, Graduation Committee, Grade 7 Camp Planners). Positive experiences in these extracurricular activities are what help form a sense of positive self-image and identity among the students. Moving to a new school where these activities might not be offered or where they might not be able to participate could be devastating. If Lakeside Academy were to close, students would potentially drop out of these formative activities due:  to being reluctant to participate in a new school;  not qualifying for these teams or clubs (new teachers not knowing what the students are capable of);  Simply not being able to afford the time required to invest in the time involved for the activity in addition to the newly added commute time of up to 1.5 hours from home. Lakeside Academy Parents Document 9 5. HONOURABLE MENTIONS Cultural events:  Mohawk Assembly Music:       Festival de Jazz du Quebec Competition for 2011 and 2012 All Star Band, Montreal International Jazz Festival 2013 Silver medal, Canada Music Finals in Toronto Performing in Lakeside concert with Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir Silver medal, Quebec Music Fest Asbestos Music Camp Drama Productions:  Hair  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Productions written by students themselves, and others directed by students as their personal projects) Other:  LA Variety Show  Passion for the Arts  For the Love of Music and Dance  Science Fair (accomplishments, finalists)  Robotics Tournament  Library Book Sale  Educational Career Fair  Recycling Program  Unity Show  Terry Fox Walk and Roast  Canadian Scholastic Challenge  Jigsaw Puzzle Competition  Anti-Violence Symposium  Operation Christmas Child External Activities:  Board-wide events – provide venue for TOPS, Math Olympics  Provide space for local community groups e.g. Boys and Girls Club of Lachine  April 2016 - hosting the "Future Ready Schools Summit"  Destiny Quebec Global Issues Conference  Geordie Productions  Dans la Rue  Vocational Outreach Tour Lakeside Academy Parents Document 10 6. INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUDGET         The Quebec Government recently invested $2.85 Million into renovating the Lakeside building; leaving it empty makes no sense; Lakeside is wheelchair accessible; Lakeside is a fiscally responsible school and surplus funds are donated to families in need (e.g. Chrome book purchase support, uniforms, etc.); Lakeside has a large field and parking area and is able to host many events, including sports, board-wide shows (e.g. TOPS, Math Olympics); Lakeside has a beautiful auditorium and stage ideal for events requiring a stage and general assemblies; Excellent computer facilities – 70 computers available for mass online exams when necessary (i.e. e-Assessment capability); Media room, library, laboratories; Centralized administrative office space. 7. BENEFITS OF A PROTOTYPE MODEL AT LAKESIDE ACADEMY      A Prototype Model would serve as fundamental research for all public high schools at risk in Quebec. While elementary schools are thriving, schools at the secondary level in both the English and French sectors are losing students to private institutions where more diverse programs and language instruction are offered. A Prototype Model would promote cultural understanding between students of all cultures including French, English and Mohawk communities. A Prototype Model could put Lakeside Academy, the Lester B. Pearson School Board and Lachine on the map as an example of a school achieving local and international success. Lakeside Academy staff and families along with the communities of Lachine, Dorval and Kahnawake support admitting French-sector (Marguerite Bourgeoys) for our exposure to more languages, integration and collaboration of students in a selection of shared classes and activities would benefit us all! See APPENDIX A Lakeside Academy Parents Document 11 8. APPENDICES APPENDIX A: LAKESIDE ACADEMY - A PROTOTYPE MODEL FOR SUCCESS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION APPENDIX B: PETITION TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF QUÉBEC APPENDIX C: LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR LAKESIDE ACADEMY APPENDIX D: TIMELINE OF EVENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE Lakeside Academy Parents Document 12 APPENDIX A: LAKESIDE ACADEMY - A PROTOTYPE MODEL FOR SUCCESS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION In the last six years Lakeside Academy has transformed into a model of success which deserves to be studied. Educators can learn from this very unique local experiment and build on its distinctive success. The school achieves five important and challenging goals that respect the guidelines of the Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sports. 1 - The school has successfully implemented the education reform based on the 1996 Delors report (le Rapport Delors à l’Unesco). It embodies UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) present day objectives for a humanistic school that fosters a vision of the common good. 2 - The school successfully integrates a large number of students with learning disabilities within a regular school environment in which all benefit from each other. 3 - The school has created strong bonds between the Lachine-Dorval community and the student body, which is the aim of provincial programs such as Famille écolecommunauté. 4 - Lakeside Academy has achieved an increase in the graduation rate and social integration amongst the most underprivileged, vulnerable children. The school has an 86% graduation for its overall student population while the national average and the average graduation rate in Quebec is 74%. The IB Enriched stream students have attained a 96% graduation rate. 5 – Due to Lakeside Academy’s historic ties to Kahnawake, it has created over time a respectful relationship with the First Nations, which account for 10% of its students. This caring environment is a good basis for the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations (December 15, 2015). ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF DECREASED ENROLMENT The problem of decreasing enrolment in the English school boards in Quebec combined with decreased funding in education means that the school and the English school boards must reinvent themselves in order to survive. The Lakeside Academy Prototype Model should serve as an experiment for innovation within the structure of the education system in Québec. The partners who wish to work together can here unite to address important contemporary issues, such as linguistic barriers, the environmental crisis and the recognition of the positive contributions of the First Nations to Québec society. A well thought out collaboration between government, school boards, community leaders and teachers would redefine our present school board structures as called for by the National Assembly of Québec. Lakeside Academy Parents Document 13 FIRST NATIONS The Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls for reform in the education system. A pedagogical document produced by the First Nations about history, culture and language which reflects their reality could be integrated into Lakeside Academy’s school curriculum aimed at all students as an interdisciplinary unit. Mohawk studies could be developed, and a cultural exchange with the Kahnawake Survival School on the reserve could foster a positive collaborative mixing of cultures. This would enrich the aboriginal oriented activities and assemblies already present at Lakeside Academy. THE FUTURE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE MODEL Research shows that the brain works best through experiential learning and storytelling. We would combine best practices from aboriginal communities, and French and English school boards to reengage students back into learning by exploring subjects that truly touch them like nature and conservation, community and the sense of caring and belonging. Because Lakeside Academy achieves success with students from all walks of life, it should be protected in its integrity. Lakeside Academy would enhance its existing academic framework flourishing in a confident, inclusive IB environment for all its students and evolve with a prototype project that could set a successful academic formula for all public schools in Quebec. 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QU?il eide i ?eiliterle eelleleerelim eniIe Later B. Peer-jun, Emergij erle Canseil lie beanie :le Eehnewehepuir reudre eetre initiative reelit?. Nun] Adreaee Signature .Teuni?er Perle: 345, Ste-Made, Darrel, Quebec, 259 et Meje Vadeum?ie: 22, 11th avenue Lediine, HES 3G4 Lakeside Academy Parents Document 16 APPENDIX C: LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR LAKESIDE ACADEMY Find attached letters of support from political and community leaders who are ready to collaborate with Lakeside Academy and its School Board to build on its existing strengths and enhance it with an academic prototype that successfully tackles the challenges of modern day Québec. Lakeside Academy Parents Document 17 Extrait authentique du procès-verbal d’une séance du conseil d'arrondissement Séance ordinaire du lundi 18 janvier 2016 Résolution: CA16 19 0003 Résolution en appui au maintien de l'ouverture de l'école Lakeside Academy ATTENDU QUE les quatre écoles secondaires situées sur le territoire de Lachine contribuent grandement au rayonnement de notre communauté, que ce soit aux niveaux académique, culturel, sportif et communautaire; ATTENDU QUE Lakeside Academy a obtenu des taux de réussite exceptionnels grâce à sa philosophie du baccalauréat international et ses programmes novateurs accessibles à tous les élèves, y compris ceux ayant des troubles d'apprentissage; ATTENDU QUE 2,85M$ ont récemment été investis dans la rénovation de Lakeside Academy; ATTENDU QUE la commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson a décidé le 14 décembre 2015 de fermer Lakeside Academy, la seule école secondaire de langue anglaise sur les territoires de Lachine et de Dorval; ATTENDU QUE le départ des élèves et des enseignants vers d'autres écoles de la région entraînerait une grande perte au niveau de la vitalité de notre communauté, et plus particulièrement, pour les anglophones; Il est proposé par Le maire et tous les conseillers appuyé par Le maire et tous les conseillers QUE le conseil d’arrondissement de Lachine demande à la commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson de reconsidérer sa décision lors de sa réunion du 25 janvier 2016; QUE le conseil d’arrondissement de Lachine invite le ministère de l'Éducation, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche à conclure une entente avec la commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson et d’autres commissions scolaires afin de mettre sur pied un projet pilote unique en harmonie avec la communauté de Lakeside Academy ou tout autre initiative ou projet qui en assurerait sa survie; et /2 CA16 19 0003 (suite) QUE cette résolution soit acheminée à : M. Philippe Couillard, premier ministre du Québec; M. François Blais, ministre de l'Éducation, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche; M. Geoffrey Kelly, ministre responsable des Affaires autochtones; M. François Ouimet, député de Marquette; M. David Birnbaum, député de D’Arcy-McGee; M. Edgar Rouleau, maire de la Cité de Dorval; M. Michael Chechile, directeur général de la commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson ; Mme Suanne Stein Day, présidente de la commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson ; M. Dominic Bertrand, directeur général de la commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys Mme Diane Lamarche-Venne, présidente de la commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys; Mme Kathleen O’Reilly, directrice de l’école secondaire Lakeside; et Mme Jennifer Park, coordonnatrice du comité « Save Lakeside » RÉSOLU À L'UNANIMITÉ 10.03 Danielle RUEST ______________________________ Secrétaire d'arrondissement Signée électroniquement le 19 janvier 2016 Extrait du procès-verbal de la réunion du conseil du lundi 18 janvier 2016 CM1601 002 1b Appui au maintien de l'ouverture de l'école Lakeside Academy Attendu que l'école Lakeside Academy contribue au rayonnement de plus de 100 étudiants / étudiantes de Dorval aux niveaux académique, culturel, sportif et communautaire; Attendu que l'école Lakeside Academy a obtenu des taux de réussite exceptionnels grâce à sa philosophie du baccalauréat international et ses programmes novateurs accessibles à tous les élèves, y compris ceux ayant des troubles d’apprentissage; Attendu qu'un montant de 2,85 M $ a récemment été investi dans la rénovation de l'école Lakeside Academy; Attendu que la Commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson a décidé, le 14 décembre 2015, de fermer l'école Lakeside Academy, la seule école secondaire de langue anglaise sur les territoires de Lachine et de Dorval; Attendu que le départ des élèves et des enseignants vers d’autres écoles de la région entraînerait une grande perte au niveau de la vitalité de notre communauté et, plus particulièrement, pour les anglophones; SUR PROPOSITION DU CONSEILLER CLAUDE VALIQUET APPUYÉE PAR LE CONSEILLER DANIEL DA CHÃO IL EST RÉSOLU: Que le conseil de la Cité de Dorval demande à la Commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson de reconsidérer sa décision lors de sa réunion du 25 janvier 2016. Que le conseil de la Cité de Dorval invite le ministère de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche à conclure une entente avec la Commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson et d’autres commissions scolaires afin de mettre sur pied un projet pilote unique en harmonie avec la communauté de l'école Lakeside Academy; et Que le conseil de la Cité de Dorval achemine cette résolution à : M. Philippe Couillard, premier ministre du Québec; M. François Blais, ministre de l’Éducation, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche; M. Geoffrey Kelley, ministre responsable des Affaires autochtones; M. François Ouimet, député de Marquette; M. David Birnbaum, député d’Arcy-McGee; M. Claude Dauphin, maire de l’arrondissement de Lachine; M. Michael Chechile, directeur général de la Commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson; Mme Suanne Stein Day, présidente de la Commission scolaire Lester B. Pearson; M. Dominic Bertrand, directeur général de la Commission scolaire MargueriteBourgeoys; Mme Diane Lamarche-Venne, présidente de la Commission scolaire MargueriteBourgeoys; Mme Kathleen O’Reilly, directrice de l’école secondaire Lakeside; et Mme Jennifer Park, coordonnatrice du comité « Save Lakeside ». ADOPTÉE À L’UNANIMITÉ (signé) Edgar Rouleau Maire 2016-01-08450 (signé) Chantale Bilodeau Greffière   Alex Tyrrell                Bureau du chef du Parti vert du Québec  6575 Avenue Somerled #208, Montréal H4V 1T1     To:  Subject:  LBPSB School Board Commissioners  Proposed School Closures    Commissioners,     It is with great disappointment that I learned of your plans to close or merge multiple english schools in Verdun Lasalle,  Pierrefonds and Lachine. In all cases, these schools provide important services to families that live in these areas and  who want their children to have access to quality, bilingual, public education close to home.     Although it is a fact that enrolment has declined in these institutions, the solution is not to simply give up, shut down the  schools and further marginalise access to english education in the province. There is no sense in giving in to misguided  Liberal austerity measures without putting up a fight to protect public education and english schools.     The fact is, enrolment is declining because parents are seeking to have their children educated in both official languages.  English school boards, due to your own choices, have fallen short of meeting this challenge. There needs to be  increased focus on offering adequate french courses so that graduates can succeed within the Quebec workforce and  within modern Quebec society. The alternative is fewer and fewer english schools, declining enrolment and declining  quality of english language instruction on the territory of the LBPSB and across the province.     The case of Lakeside Academy is particularly troubling as the institution is the only english high school in Dorval and  Lachine. It also serves the nearby Aboriginal community of Kanesatake from which over 40 students already have to  travel considerable distance to attend school each day. Closing Lakeside would force these and many other students to  travel unreasonable distances to attend school and would likely lead to a further decrease in enrolment. The board has  also invested millions of taxpayer dollars in the Lakeside Academy building and closing the school would result in a loss  of these massive public investments.     The community group named Save Lakeside was created by parents and students in response to the LBPSB’s decision  to close Lakeside. They are proposing that the LBPSB collaborate with the Marguerite Bourgeoys School Board and the  Kahnawake Band Council in order to offer bilingual (or trilingual) programing at Lakeside, reduce operating costs for both  school boards and save a highly respected and historic community institution. The Green Party of Quebec fully supports  the proposition of the Save Lakeside group and I urge the LBPSB commissioners to reconsider their decision, examine  the proposal of the Save Lakeside group and to think outside the box as to how we can work together to save quality,  local, public, english, french and Mohawk schooling in Quebec and on the territory of the LBPSB.     Please reconsider your position,     Alex Tyrrell  Leader of the Green Party of Quebec     Alex Tyrrell, Nouveau leadership pour un Québec UNI.    www.PVQ.qc.ca​     514­303­7750   alex.tyrrell@pvq.qc.ca  RESSOURCES TROISIEME AGE LACHINE INC. LACHINE SENIOR RESOURCES INC. 2901 ST. JOSEPH, LACHINE, QUE. H88 487 T?l. (514) 637?5627 - T?l?c. (514) 637?6444 teapot?theteapotorq - January 15th, 2016 Council of Commissioners Lester B. Pearson School Board 1925 Brookdale Ave. Dorval, Quebec, H9P 2Y7 As a community organization located in Lachine providing services for 40 years through such actions as social activities and essential services to assist seniors in maintaining their autonomy at home, we strive to ensure that the seniors of Lachine and surrounding areas have high quality of life. Lakeside Academy has been a partner of The Teapot 50+ Community Centre for many years. Through their community services program, the students have volunteered many hours of their time in supporting our programs such as our weekly shopping for seniors with reduced mobility and supporting our community lunch programs. In one year the students provide close to 500 hours of their time to help with these essential services. Our board of directors and the administration is very concerned about losing the close proximity of a school such as Lakeside Academy and potential access to these students. Due to the fact that the students will now have to travel outside of Lachine to go to school, we foresee that the students who participate in the community service program at another school outside of Lachine, will choose to do their hours with an organization that is closer to their school. This will have a big impact on our ability, as well as that of community organizations, to provide services to the community of Lachine. Lakeside Academy is more than just an educational institution; it is a facility that also supports the implementation of services to the community at large. For these reasons our Board of Directors has passed a resolution encouraging the School Board to reconsider their decision to close what is the only English school within Lachine. Board Resolution WHEREAS Lakeside Academy is the only English school in Lachine and WHEREAS The Teapot 50+ Community Centre depends on their Community Service Program for student volunteers for essential services we provide to the seniors in Lachine and WHEREAS losing these volunteers will have an impact on our ability to provide these services for seniors in Lachine. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors strongly recommends that the Lester B. Pearson School Board reconsider their decision to close Lakeside Academy, the only English school in Lachine, and take into consideration that their role in the community also impacts the local community organizations. DESTINATION Council of Commissioners Lester B. 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"! ! le 15janvier2016 Montr6al, Objiet:Soutienau comit6Save Monsieur, Madame, La Table de Concertation sur le et concert6es cornpl6mentaires des jeunes'Pour 6ducatrve reurssite d dansuneperspective concrdtement institutions et secondaires, orimaires des- actions Lachine (TCJL) a pour mission de deployer et la le bien-Otre ritoir" O,t Lachineafin de d6velopperla sant6' qui agissent membres de faire, elle regroupeune quinzaine : 6coles powermentdJs jeunes Oe O a ZS ans et de leurJamrlle communautaires' ;l;e"b; et de la iiant6et organismes en Academy'annoncSe de l'6coleLakeside :cup6parla fermeture t 1111t^1 3:?1,",.t"" ior".i,inror" important tlans.notre "o :t ":^ d6r:embredernier.Lakeside tous d -:1,: novateurs programmes d'autres et de qualit6,un ProgrammeeJucationinternational 6ducation est grandement Notreorganisme les,jeunesdu territoire,Y comprls ayantdes troublesd'apprrentissage' La Tablejeunessetravaillea partird 6cole-famillt desrelations l'inrportanbe de les;€ldveset en leurdemandant cette d6cisionpourraitavoir des i chezlesplusvul surtoult 6ducative, par le comit6Save Lakesideau donc d'etudierl es oistesde solutionsddvelopp6es Nousvous demarndons munaut6. b6n6ficede tous les jeunesde notre de nos Veuillezagr6erl'expression leurssentiments, , ^IY-rr-- \{' ,-.--t CatherineDevost Coordonnatrice Lachine Jeunesse Tablede Concertation ' coordination@tcjl ca 1H2' (514)639-0485 (ac),H81; #215,Lachine APPENDIX D: TIMELINE OF EVENTS, MEDIA COVERAGE 2015  National Assembly’s challenges school boards to increase their collaboration in order to reduce costs in education. March 30, 2015  LBPSB issues Major School Changes document to all schools https://www.lbpsb.qc.ca/content/msc20162017/20150331_MSC_2015_16_OFFICIAL.pdf December 14, 2015  LBPSB announces resolution passed to close Lakeside Academy over other high schools in the area http://globalnews.ca/news/2401054/lester-b-pearson-school-board-reveals-plans-to-mergeschools-and-close-others/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/lbpsb-school-closures-1.3365331 http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/lester-b-pearson-school-board-closing-merging-multiple-schools1.2699907 http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/lester-b-pearson-school-board-to-merge-schoolstwo-institutions-to-close-reports http://messagerlachine.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/fr/viewer.aspx December 15, 2016  CBC and CJAD interview with parents http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/lakeside-academy-lester-b-pearson-school-boardclosures-mergers-1.3365684 http://www.cjad.com/cjad-news-community/2015/12/15/tough-day-for-parents-and-studentsat-lakeside-academy December 18, 2016:  CBC article “Declining Enrolment at LBPSB” http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/montreal/multimedia/declining-enrolment-at-lester-bpearson-school-board-1.3366654  Central Parents committee “Major School Change (MSC) Reconsiderations” document December 19, 2015  Local businesses lend their support by wearing #SAVELAKESIDE t-shirts and post their photos on Facebook page. December 20, 2015  Raising awareness campaign to local businesses, t shirts given out to community, bumper stickers, media attention Lakeside Academy Parents Document 18   Lakeside and communities celebrate “PK Subban Challenge” – Mayors Edgar Rouleau and Claude Dauphin, MNA Francois Ouimet and City councillors Maja Vodanovic and Claude Valiquet lend their support http://journalmetro.com/local/lachinedorval/actualites/894909/savelakeside-community-coming-together-for-school Montreal Times Magazine “Lakeside Academy supporters rally !”: http://mtltimes.ca/westend-times-writers/john-symon/lakeside-academy-supportersrally/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter December 20, 2015  Senior anchor Jamie Orchard sat down with the head of the LBPSB Central Parents’ Committee, Darren Kotania, to discuss the impending school closures and mergers. http://globalnews.ca/video/2412157/focus-montreal-lbpsp-school-closures-and-mergers  Breakfast Television interview with Maja Vodanovicre http://www.btmontreal.ca/videos/4671644244001/ December 21, 2015  CJAD Aaron Rand speaks with Lachine City Councillor, Maja Vodanovicre re. Rally to save Lakeside http://www.cjad.com/cjad-news-community/2015/12/21/push-is-on-to-savelakeside-academy  http://globalnews.ca/video/2412157/focus-montreal-lbpsp-school-closures-and-mergers December 22, 2015  Student testimonials on SAVE LAKESIDE Facebook page December 23, 2015 Holiday Greetings with Lakeside Photo sent out December 23, 2015  Boys and Girls Club lend their support (first of many events) https://www.facebook.com/TheBoys-and-Girls-Club-of-Lachine-473635746128203/?fref=ts December 30, 2015  Montreal Gazette article “Parents Mobilize to Try to Overturn Decision to Close English High School in Lachine” http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/parents-mobilize-to-try-to-overturn-decisionto-close-english-high-school-in-lachine December 31, 2015  Montreal Gazette front page article “Parents Question why their school has been targeted” http://www.pressreader.com/Canada/montreal-gazette/20151231  Jane Cowell-Poitras, President of Lachine’s seniors organization ‘The Teapot’ shares post to Montreal Gazette regarding impact on Lachine community’s seniors  Global TV Evening News “Politicians unite on last day of 2015 in last-ditch effort to keep Lakeside Academy alive” http://globalnews.ca/video/2428869/saving-lakeside-academy Lakeside Academy Parents Document 19 January 5th, 2016  Re. Governing board meeting with invited members of the School Board. CBC, CJAD, Global, CTV media attend http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/lakeside-academy-parents-grill-school-board-over-closure1.2725308 http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2681497405 http://globalnews.ca/video/2435998/saving-lakeside-academy-2 http://journalmetro.com/local/lachine-dorval/actualites/899881/parents-come-out-in-drovesto-question-school-closure/ January 7, 2016  Global News Race is on to save Lakeside Academy http://globalnews.ca/news/2440888/raceis-on-to-save-lakeside-academy/  Messager article re. governing board meeting (page 8): http://messagerlachine.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/fr/viewer.aspx January 9th, 2016  Extensive interview on Global TV’s Focus Montreal Interview with Jamie Orchard re. pilot project http://globalnews.ca/video/2442767/focus-montreal-jan-9 January 12, 2016  Parents testimonials on FB Save Lakeside Page January 15, 206  Montreal Gazette, letters to the editor (Dik Harris) http://www.pressreader.com/canada/montrealgazette/20160115/283278866711942/TextView January 16, 2016  Boys and Girls Club of Lachine paint large graffiti mural (sponsored by city)  Petition is launched to National Assembly of Quebec to Save Lakeside Academy through pilot project January 18, 2016  Dorval and Lachine City Councils each adopt resolution supporting the Save Lakeside Movement.  LBPSB Board deadline to table request for reconsideration of resolution to close Lakeside Academy  CBC article http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/lakeside-academy-closing-parents1.3408165 Lakeside Academy Parents Document 20 January 19, 2106  http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/mobile/parents-lobby-city-councillors-to-save-english-schools1.2742740 January 21, 2016  Front page Montreal Gazette: http://montrealgazette.com/news/pearson-board-meetingmonday-parents-hope-to-save-schools  CJAD http://www.cjad.com/cjad-news-community/2016/01/22/watch-a-new-hope-forlakeside-academy-and-riverview-elementary  CTV news http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/lester-b-pearson-may-reopen-debate-into-closingschools-1.2747309 January 25, 2016  LBPSB meeting – resolution reconsidered TBD Lakeside Academy Parents Document 21