Vision of The Gilbertine Institute of Catholic Studies
• To embolden, bolster, and support parents as primary educators to nurture their children to embrace Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
Campus Mission
• To bolster and support parents in their e orts as educators of their children, providing opportunities for excellent Catholic instruction and community to form the whole individual through campus programs.
WISDOM Mission
• Services that propel parents toward providing e ective education to their children while complying with all provincial legislation. Assisting with decision-making and professional development and helping parents create excellent program plans in order to teach the whole child.
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GI Outcomes for Campus Programs
Measures & Strategies
GI Campus Outcome 1
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 1-8
Holy House of Our Lady & St. John Grades 1-8
The Gilbertine Academy Grades 9-12
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 9-12
Villa Spiritus Grades 9-12
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GI Campus Outcome 2
The Gilbertine Academy Grades 9-12
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 9-12
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 1-8
Holy House of Our Lady & St. John Grades 1-8
Villa Spiritus Grades 9-12
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GI Campus Outcome 3
The Gilbertine Academy
Holy House of Our Lady & St. John
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 1-12
Villa Spiritus Grades 9-12
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GI Campus Outcome 4
The Gilbertine Academy
Holy House of Our Lady & St. John
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 1-12
Villa Spiritus Grades 9-12
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GI Campus Outcome 5
The Gilbertine Institute Grades 1-12
The Gilbertine Academy Grades 9-12
Holy House of Our Lady & St. John Grades 1-8
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 1-12
Villa Spiritus Grades 9-12
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Short and Long-term Goals
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The Gilbertine Institute Budget
Foundational Statement
The Gilbertine Institute of Catholic Studies
A school authority under the Alberta Education Act, e Gilbertine Institute of Catholic Studies ( e "Gilbertine Institute" or "Institute") is animated by a vision of facilitating a variety of educational endeavours that acknowledge parents as the primary educators of their children. e Institute adheres to the teaching authority of the Catholic Church with content and delivery that is Good, True, & Beautiful.
Accountability Statement
e Education Plan for e Gilbertine Institute of Catholic Studies commencing September 1, 2025 was prepared under the direction of the operator and/or governing body in accordance with the responsibilities under the Private Schools Regulation and the Ministerial Grants Regulation. is plan was developed in the context of the provincial government’s business and scal plans. e operator and/or governing body has used its performance results to develop the plan and is committed to implementing the strategies contained within the plan to improve student learning and results. e operator and/or governing body approved the 2025/2028 Education Plan on May 22, 2025
Our Programmes
e Gilbertine Institute administers three school codes that operate 5 distinct brands. For the sake of clarity in identifying schools and departments:
• e Gilbertine Academy (S2338), Calgary
• e Gibertine Academy, full time grade 9-12 program (called GA)
• Holy House of Our Lady & St. John, Calgary, grade 1-8 Shared Responsibility (Holy House Calgary or HHC)
• WISDOM Home Schooling, province-wide Home Education (WISDOM)
• Holy House of Our Lady and St. Benedict (S2470), Edmonton (Holy House Edmonton or HHE)
• grade 1-8 Shared Responsibility
• grade 9-12 full time paper-based High School Distance Education with two days of classroom in person plus remote student support
Under the name WISDOM Home Schooling, the Institute supports parents as the educators of their children. Our mandate is to help each family Home Educate their students from Kindergarten through grade 12. WISDOM’s approach to service is non-denominational, serving home educators from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Campus Programmes
e Holy House Calgary and Edmonton and Villa Spiritus Shared Responsibility programs and e Gilbertine Academy and Holy House Edmonton full-time high schools utilize a Catholic classical pedagogy and belief in the intrinsic value of the human person. Informed by the knowledge that children are persons with dignity and a supernatural destiny, we provide planning and accommodations that respect each student’s inalienable right to receive basic education in a manner and to a degree that facilitates post-secondary education, career choices, and quality of life here and in eternity. Sta assist parents in fueling the student’s natural desire to learn, recognizing his or her unique interests and gi s, and building up and encouraging family life and relationships. e programs and culture of all campuses adhere to the teaching authority of the Catholic Church with content and delivery that is Good, True, and Beautiful.
Other Programmes
e Institute is open to exploring new models of education which align with the Institute’s overarching vision. New models must not compromise the viability of the Institute’s current work.
A Successful Future
e Gilbertine Institute became an Alberta School Authority in 2020 and immediately accessed a team of seasoned and committed employees to pursue their vision to embolden, bolster, and support parents as primary educators to nurture their children to embrace Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. One year later, a full time high school program was added and, in 2022, two additional Shared Responsibility schools received accreditation. Student numbers continue to grow. Considering all that has been successfully accomplished, e Gilbertine Institute is poised to be a leader in education for years to come.
How does The Gilbertine Institute Engage its Stakeholders?
e Gilbertine Institute is a community of parents, students, alumni, volunteers, and sta who believe that their presence and input are valued. ese individuals, along with founders, donors and government, constitute the Institute’s stakeholders.
The Gilbertine Institute
Universal Supports
• Magister Magazine
• Websites
• Congregational engagement
• Institute-wide events
• Social media presence for programs and services, and private online parent groups for each campus and Home Education
• Support for Course Challenge for both Campus & Home Education students
Campus Programmes
• Choral Music is compulsory and core to student learning
• Tri-campus events include retreats, pilgrimages & liturgies, all integrated with choir
• Field trips integrate with the curriculum
• Seasonal community events
• Twice-weekly updates to parents
• Parent portal and Google Classrooms for student information
• Parent Advisory Council, or all-parent meetings in place of pac provide direct feedback to Head of School
Home Education
• WISDOM Family Magazine, bi-monthly
• Parent Advisory Council provides verbal and written feedback to the Head of School
• Parent portal for student information
• Frequent communication from facilitator
• Family conferences, workshops and events
• Frequent e-newsletters and a library of resource booklets
We value and demonstrate respect, not only for our parents and students, but also our vendors, associations, colleges, Church, alumni, and school authorities.
What Outcomes Does The Gilbertine Institute Plan to Achieve?
GI Outcomes for Home Education
Measures & Strategies
Because Home Education is the responsibility of the parents, and GI’s responsibility is to assist with planning, provide facilitation, administer resource funding, and evaluate student progress and achievement, the measurable data will include random samples of student evaluations, survey results, and anecdotal notes from parents, students and facilitators.
GI Home Education Outcome 1
Home Education parents provide a nurturing environment and e ective supports for their students, fostering a love of life-long learning by engaging them in the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, & Beauty.
Provincial Assurance Domain
Student Growth & Achievement Context
When students have the experience of being valued, they more easily value learning; and when the choice of content and delivery is catered to student gifts and calling, students are more likely to recognize purpose and take ownership of their education.
Photo courtesy of Amberle Kulhavy
GI Home Education Outcome 1
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. Students grow in character.
2. Parents express that their children are thriving at home.
3. Students take ownership of their education to expand scope and depth of learning.
4. Students engage in developing the Education Program Plan.
5. Students who write Canadian Tests of Basic Skills (CTBS) or Classic Learning Tests score at or above level.
Home Education Grades1-9
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Student growth in character is assessed twice annually during the evaluation by the facilitator.
2. All sta encourage parents to prioritize developing relationships and a love of learning.
3. All sta support a mediational learning model, and encourage parents to bene t from classical education.
4. Provide workshops that provide opportunities for students to experience new topics, resources, and delivery methods.
5. Facilitators promote student participation in the development, delivery, and evaluation of the student’s own program.
6. Online socratic dialogue courses promote classical education and meaningful dialogue within the family.
7. Mediated Learning workshops aid parents in overcoming impediments to learning and strengthen parent-child (aka teacher-student) relationships.
8. Make the CTBS available.
9. Make available and promote the Classic Learning Test
GI Strategies by Department
GI Home Education Outcome 1 Home Education Grades10-12
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. Students grow in character.
2. Of the students who indicate they are planning high school completion criteria and targets based upon the Schedule of Learning Outcomes listed in the Home Education Regulation, 90% of students will successfully complete High School within 4 years of entering grade 10.
3. Of the students who choose individualized indicators of high school completion, 90% will be successful within 4 years of entering grade 10.
4. Students take ownership of their education to expand scope and depth of learning.
5. Students engage in developing the Education Program Plan.
6. Of the students who indicate they are seeking an Alberta High School Diploma, 90% earn the diploma within 4 years of entering grade 10.
7. Regardless of program choices and completion criteria, when surveyed ve years a er high school completion, 75% of students will demonstrate a wholesome lifestyle and active contribution to a healthy society.
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Student growth in character is assessed twice annually during the evaluation by the facilitator.
2. Provide strong supports that encourage parents to home educate their children through high school.
3. Regularly evaluate student progress and achievement, and provide direct feedback to students and parents.
4. Support provincial recognition of:
a. successful training in the Trades as evidence of successful completion of high school, b. successful post-secondary education as evidence of successful completion of high school,
c. entrepreneurship as evidence of successful completion of high school.
5. Provide a WISDOM High School Diploma based upon Teacher-veri ed successful completion of the Alberta Schedule of Learning Outcomes for Students Receiving Home Education Programs at Do Not Follow the Alberta Programs of Study
a. Negotiate provincial recognition of the WISDOM High School Diploma as a legitimate and provincially recognized alternative to an Alberta High School Diploma.
6. Provide a certi cate recognizing Parent-veri ed successful completion of the Schedule of Learning Outcomes.
7. Assist students to access Alberta Certi cate of School Completion, ab Certi cate of Achievement, ab Diploma as a mature student, Parent Generated Transcript of Marks and High School Diploma veri ed by the supervising teacher.
8. Support Work Experience and Volunteerism.
9. Provide socratic dialogue courses in history, literature, philosophy, and writing.
10. Support parents in the delivery of programming that provides their students the content and rigour necessary for achieving an Alberta High School Diploma.
11. Provide content specialists for core subject areas.
12. Administer a robust Course Challenge process.
13. Provide writing workshops and science labs to prepare students for AB Diploma Examinations and/ or post-secondary study.
14. Work directly with post-secondary institutions to streamline admission for Home Educated students who have followed the Schedule of Learning Outcomes.
15. Make available and promote the Classic Learning Test
16. Survey students 5 years a er graduation
GI Strategies by Department
GI Home Education Outcome 2
Facilitators, support sta , and administrators will receive professional development that equips them to support, embolden, and bolster parents in their roles as primary educators of their students.
Provincial Assurance Domain
Teaching & Leading Context
e Gilbertine Institute supports parents as the educators of their children. We provide a great range of support, from o ering perspective and encouragement to providing assistance with planning, evaluation, and resource research that support e ective student learning.
Source: Lucia van Kampen
GI Home Education Outcome 2 GI Strategies by
Department
Home Education Grades1-12
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. 75% of parents surveyed a rm that sta (support sta and facilitators) have been available to help them choose the form of education that most e ectively serves their children.
2. 75% of parents surveyed a rm that sta have helped them access resources for the creation of an e ective Education Program Plan and/or choice of teaching resources.
3. All facilitator sta attend the facilitator meetings and inservice.
4. 75% of o ce sta attend an annual mental health workshop.
5. All sta attend compulsory meetings.
6. Facilitators create an annual Professional Growth Plan that addresses their holistic development.
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Ensure that sta and parents have access to excellent, current print and media resources.
2. Support professional development through funding and time allocation for all sta to engage in opportunities that promote excellence in their vocation to serve families.
3. Schedule regular meetings and pd for all sta in order to inspire a high level of quality service.
4. Support participation in an annual mental health workshop.
5. Pair new Home Education certi cated sta with experienced mentors to assist ongoing professional development and enhance practical service to families.
6. e Principal of Home Education discusses the Professional Growth Plan with each facilitator.
GI Home Education Outcome 3
Parents and students will be given access to expertise, resources, and facilities that support optimal learning.
Provincial Assurance Domain
Learning Supports Context
e Gilbertine Institute is committed to supporting, emboldening and bolstering parents as primary educators by o ering mentorship, resources, and encouragement.
Source: Tamara Alvarado Family
GI Strategies by Department
GI Home Education Outcome 3
Home Education Grades1-12
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. Students demonstrate holistic learning that may include faith, culture, and the arts.
2. Exceptional learning needs are identi ed.
3. Alberta Education resources for exceptional learning needs are accessed by families.
4. 60% of students who demonstrate exceptionality have accessed Mediated Learning training.
5. Students demonstrate good character, life skills, work ethic, and employability.
6. 75% of families report that they are well supported in the delivery of their Home Education program.
7. e Parent Advisory Council provides oral and written feedback to the Head of School.
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Guide parents to the variety of resources and methods available for their students.
2. Provide workshops in a variety of subjects that augment and support parent programs for students.
3. Re ne the online socratic dialogue courses for students.
4. Work with aisca and ab Education to improve access to testing and support for students with diverse and exceptional learning needs.
5. Maintain continued training and development of Mediated Learning sta .
6. Make Mediated Learning training accessible and a ordable for parents and students.
7. Provide Cognitive Assessment and Reading Assessment for students.
GI Home Education Outcome 4
e Gilbertine Institute of Catholic Studies will ensure Stakeholder Engagement.
Provincial Assurance Domain
Governance
Context
e Gilbertine Institute serves an eclectic community of parents and students by means of sta who possess a great diversity of skills and experience. In order to serve well, e Gilbertine Institute values communication at all levels to monitor our e ectiveness and improve our service on behalf of students.
Source: Alvarado family
GI Strategies by Department
GI Home Education Outcome 4
Home Education Grades1-12
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. 70% of parents and students perceive that they belong to a community of like-minded families.
2. Parents and students readily provide feedback to administration through facilitator sta .
3. 85% of sta perceive they are part of a community, united in purpose.
4. An active Parent Advisory Council supplements communication between families and sta .
5. 85% of new Home Education families indicate that they experience community support.
6. We can identify stakeholders at di erent levels of engagement.
7. Parent Advisory Council members attend and contribute to meetings.
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Provide a bi-monthly magazine.
2. Hold annual Spring Social/Information Events in each region of the province.
3. Hold annual Fall Barbecues in each region of the province.
4. Promote WISDOM camps, workshops, events, and courses.
5. Promote WISDOM Dance workshops.
6. Support annual high school graduation ceremonies.
7. Facilitate parent-initiated community events.
8. Utilise a portion of each Facilitator Inservice to address ways to better engage stakeholders.
9. Develop a rubric for identifying stakeholders at di erent levels of engagement and strategies for increasing/encouraging engagement.
10. Support Parent Advisory Council interaction with families and WISDOM sta .
GI Home Education Outcome 5
We will accurately identify the needs of our families and e ectively support parents who provide Home Education.
Local & Societal Context
Context
e Gilbertine Institute recognizes the need to support the unique needs of our families by helping parents discover appropriate means of supporting their students.
Source: Kaitlyn Breederland
GI Strategies by Department
GI Home Education Outcome 5
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. 70% of Home Educating parent respondents a rm we have accurately identi ed their needs.
2. 70% of parent and facilitator respondents a rm we have identi ed and improved operational weak spots.
3. All Facilitator evaluations identify areas where students are excelling or need improvement.
4. 70% of parent respondents a rm we have helped them identify student needs and solutions.
5. 70% of new Home Educators indicate that their facilitator has helped them develop a vision statement for the education of their students.
6. 70% of father respondents indicate that WISDOM has demonstrated to them the merits of Home Educating and encouraged them with supports.
7. 7% of parents surveyed a rm that sta have helped them develop and implement their program to e ectively educate their child through high school.
8. High school students and their parents are able to access support to prepare e ectively for Course Challenge.
Home Education Grades1-12
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Sta and the Parent Advisory Council respond to key questions:
a. Identify what Home Educating parents need and how WISDOM can help.
b. Identify operational weak spots from the perspective of the facilitator and the parent.
c. Identify subjects or life skills in which Home Educators are not excelling and determine how we can help parents discover needs and solutions.
d. Identify Home Educators who lack a strong vision and help parents develop a vision statement.
e. Allocate resources to support home education communities on a local level.
f. Determine how to best support the con dence of Home Education fathers.
g. Encourage fathers to be present for at least one Home Education visit per year.
h. Provide a High School and Beyond Conference that responds to parent and student needs.
2. Using sensible tools, create measurable data that addresses:
a. What we measure;
b. How we gather the information we need;
c. How we analyse the data;
d. How we test the inferences made;
e. How we justify decisions & consequences.
3. Explore development of online resources to support students preparing for Course Challenge.
What Outcomes Does The Gilbertine Institute Plan to Achieve?
GI Outcomes for Campus Programmes
Measures & Strategies
Because our Shared Responsibility Programmes involve both Parent-Delivered education and SchoolDelivered education, the measurable data will include both random samples of student evaluations, survey results, and anecdotal notes from parents, students & facilitators.
GI Campus Outcome 1
Students will thrive throughout life by being formed in an environment where they are valued and educated to seek and nd Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
Provincial Assurance Domain
Student Growth & Achievement
Context
When students have the experience of being valued, they more easily value learning; and when the choice of content and delivery is sensitive to student gi ing and calling, students take ownership of their education.
Source:
Holy House Calgary
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 1
Measures
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 1-8
Holy House of Our Lady & St. John Grades 1-8
Strategies
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. All students are participating in daily prayer and liturgy.
2. Sta and parents report that students value virtue and strive to increase virtue in themselves and others.
3. During their time at Holy House, 60% of students eventually take turns presiding at daily prayer and serving in functions such as servers and lectors at Mass.
4. All students sing.
5. Students demonstrate active participation in the culture of the school.
6. At least 70% of students perform at or above grade level in literacy.
7. Numeracy is integrated into all school subjects and parents meet their Education Program Plan requirements for numeracy as veri ed by their Home Education facilitator.
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Duties are rotated, giving students opportunities to take responsibility.
2. Daily liturgy includes Mass, prayer, chant, choral music, and peer support.
3. rough a systematic 4 year Catholic virtues program, students are recognized for demonstrating virtue and encouraged by the success of others.
4. Students receive presentations of fnmi history and issues to seek truth and true reconciliation.
5. Sta utilise socratic dialogue to help students gain the capacity to discern truth.
6. School environment is tasteful with accents of classic beauty.
7. Literacy is screened in grades 1 to 3, with extra literacy support to meet identi ed needs.
8. Advising about numeracy is provided by our campus Home Education facilitator and numeracy is integrated into our classes (for example, history timelines, science skills and content).
9. e facilitator evaluates numeracy as provided to students according to their parents’ Education Program Plan.
10. e Classic Learning Test is promoted and made available to students.
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 1
Measures
The Gilbertine Academy Grades 9-12
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 9-12
Strategies
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. All students participate in the liturgy of hourly prayer, daily Mass, and the singing of liturgical music.
2. Sta and parents report that 80% of students value virtue through a systematic 4 year virtues Catholic program and strive to increase virtue in themselves and others.
3. At least 60% of students commit to presiding at daily prayer and serving in various functions such as servers and lectors at Mass.
4. Sta report that 80% of students demonstrate active participation in the culture of the school.
5. Sta report that 75% of students actively engage in socratic dialogue.
6. Sta report that in the Humanities 75% of students demonstrate the ability to understand others, express their thoughts, and logically integrate information from outside sources.
7. Sta report that in the Sciences and Mathematics 75% of students demonstrate the ability to grasp new concepts, employ scienti c method, and apply their learning.
8. High school completion rates demonstrate that 80% of students complete high school within ve years of entering Grade 10
9. 80% of students complete high school with an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent.
10. Among students in grade nine, 80% achieve above average on Provincial Achievement Tests.
11. Regardless of program choices and completion criteria, surveyed ve years a er high school completion, 75% of students will demonstrate a wholesome lifestyle and active contribution to a healthy society.
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Daily liturgy includes Mass, prayer, chant, choral music, and peer support.
2. Students are recognized for demonstrating virtue and are encouraged by the success of others.
3. Sta utilise socratic dialogue to help students discern truth.
4. School environment is tasteful with accents of classic beauty.
5. Create a template for a high school course plan to be completed by families with the assistance of the Associate Principal and designated sta . is plan will be jointly reviewed by parent(s), student and Associate Principal/sta at least once per year.
6. Monthly sta meetings facilitate collective review of student progress and adherence to the Prospectus and the outcomes of the Programs of Study.
7. Experienced consultants in English, Math and Sciences will assist sta in preparing resources for students in grades 9 to 12. e assessment component of these resources will culminate in the necessary preparation for the successful completion of diploma exams.
8. Students receive presentations of fnmi history and issues to seek truth and true reconciliation.
9. Where bene cial, we will pursue interjurisdictional agreements with other school authorities.
10. Make available and promote the Classic Learning Test.
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 1
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. All students participate in choral singing.
Villa Spiritus Grades9-12
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
2. All students participate in daily prayer and Mass. At least 60% of students commit to presiding at daily prayer or serving or reading at Mass.
3. Parents and sta report that 80% of students value virtue and strive to increase virtue in themselves and others.
4. Students complete all homework 75% of the time.
5. 80% of students demonstrate active participation in the culture of the school.
6. 80% of students actively engage in socratic dialogue.
7. 80% of students score above the provincial average in high school Mathematics and Sciences.
8. Of the students who indicate they are planning high school completion criteria and targets based upon the Schedule of Learning Outcomes listed in the Home Education Regulation, 80% of students will successfully complete High School within 5 years of entering grade 10.
9. Of the students who choose other indicators of high school completion, 80% will be successful within 5 years of entering grade 10.
10. Of the students who indicate they are seeking an Alberta High School Diploma, 80% earn the Alberta Diploma within 5 years of entering grade 10.
11. Regardless of program choices and completion criteria, when surveyed ve years a er high school completion, 75% of students will demonstrate a wholesome lifestyle and active contribution to a healthy society.
1. Daily liturgy includes prayer, chant, and peer support.
2. Homework is carefully selected and monitored to ensure successful completion.
3. Utilize socratic dialogue to provide students with the skills to discern truth.
4. Help parents develop a high school course plan for their student.
5. Assist students to access Alberta Certi cate of School Completion, AB Certi cate of Achievement, Parent Veri ed Transcript of High School Marks and High School Diploma con rmed by the supervising teacher.
6. Support Work Experience and Volunteerism.
7. Provide socratic dialogue courses in history, literature, philosophy, and writing for the Home Education portion of the student’s Shared Responsibility program.
8. Regularly evaluate student progress and provide direct feedback.
9. Support parents in the delivery of programming that provides their students the content and rigour necessary for achieving an Alberta High School Diploma, where desired.
10. Provide resources for Home Education Course Challenge.
11. Provide writing workshops to prepare students for AB Diploma examinations.
12. Make available and promote the Classic Learning Test.
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 2
Students will bene t from consistent collaboration between parents and well-formed teachers, support sta , and leaders to provide education directed toward seeking and nding the True, Good, and Beautiful.
Provincial Assurance Domain
Teaching & Leading Context
e Gilbertine Institute supports parents as the educators of their children. We see the role of all our sta as support for the Home Education journey, doing as much or as little as needed to assist, as we support the parents who fashion the path to success for their students.
Our school-delivered courses are provided by teachers at school with signi cant support for parent involvement. We keep parents fully informed in weekly homework emails about what has happened in each class, details about homework, and various whole-school learning, such as weekly scripture memorization, music listening homework, and the virtue of the month. For parent-delivered coursework, our campus Home Education facilitators advise parents about the progress and achievement of their children relative to the parents’ Education Program Plan.
Parents and campus sta will use surveys and conversations to evaluate how well we are collaborating and providing assistance that serves the students.
Source: Holy House Edmonton & Villa Spiritus
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 2
The Gilbertine Academy Grades 9-12
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 9-12
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. 80% of parents indicate satisfaction that their students are receiving the education that best suits them.
2. Students respond that 80% believe they are receiving the choice of education that best suits their needs.
3. Students surveyed 5 years a er graduation indicate that 75% of respondents believe their high school education prepared them well for post-secondary study and/or the world of work and helped them to continue to grow in faith and morals.
4. Students surveyed 10 years a er graduation indicate that 75% believe their high school education prepared them well for a wholesome lifestyle where the practice of their faith remains at the centre of their life.
5. 75% of students feel supported in their education.
6. 75% of students prefer this form of education.
7. 75% of students are successful according to at least one high school completion criterion.
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Interview potential parents and students to determine whether or not e Gilbertine Academy will be the best source of high school education for them.
2. Survey parents and students to determine the degree to which they believe they are receiving the appropriate choice of educational delivery.
3. Hire only well quali ed teachers who sincerely value and practise their Catholic faith.
4. Annually evaluate program and delivery to assure we provide the best possible high school experience.
5. Survey students 5 years a er graduation.
6. Survey students 10 years a er graduation.
7. Provide professional development for teaching sta and support sta .
8. Provide formal and informal evaluation of all sta .
9. e Parent Advisory Council/All-parent meetings provide oral and written feedback
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 2
Measures
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 1-8
Holy House of Our Lady & St. John Grades 1-8
Strategies
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. 80% of surveyed parents indicate satisfaction that their students are receiving the education that best suits them.
2. Students who respond to a survey indicate that 80% believe they are receiving the choice of education that best suits their needs.
3. Sta reveal that 80% of students are thriving spiritually, personally, and academically.
4. 80% of students choose to remain at the school when they reach high school age.
5. 75% of parents a rm that sta have helped them create an e ective Education Program Plan.
6. 75% of parents a rm that sta have assisted them well in choosing teaching resources.
7. 75% of students feel supported in their education.
8. 75% of students prefer this form of education.
9. 75% of students are successful according to at least one high school completion criterion.
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Interview potential parents and students to determine the suitability of the Holy House program for them.
2. Involve parents as volunteers.
3. Support study at home with regular communications.
4. Employ only well quali ed teachers and support sta who sincerely value and practise their Catholic faith.
5. Provide formal and informal evaluation of all sta .
6. e Parent Advisory Council/All-parent meetings provide oral and written feedback.
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 2
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
Villa Spiritus Grades9-12
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. 80% of parents indicate satisfaction that sta have been e ective in helping them access the education that best suits their students.
2. 80% of students believe they are receiving the choice of education that best suits their needs.
3. Students surveyed 5 years a er graduation indicate that 75% believe their high school education prepared them well for post-secondary study and/or the world of work and helped them to continue to grow in faith and morals.
4. Students surveyed 10 years a er graduation indicate that 75% believe their high school education prepared them well for a wholesome lifestyle where the practice of their faith remains at the centre of their life.
5. 75% of parents a rm that sta have helped them create an e ective Education Program Plan.
6. 75% of parents a rm that sta have assisted them well in choosing teaching resources.
7. 75% of students feel supported in their education.
8. 75% of students prefer this form of education.
9. 75% of students are successful according to at least one high school completion criterion.
1. Meet with parents and students to determine whether or not Villa Spiritus is the appropriate means by which they study Choral Music, Art, Math, Science, and Religion.
2. Survey parents and students to determine the e ectiveness of the program.
3. Employ only highly quali ed teachers who sincerely value and practise their Catholic faith.
4. Annually evaluate program and delivery.
5. Survey students 5 years a er graduation.
6. Survey students 10 years a er graduation.
7. Provide professional development for teaching sta and support sta .
8. Conduct regular evaluation of all sta .
9. By means of the facilitator, assist parents to select the most appropriate resources and methods by which the Home Education portion of their program can be provided to their students.
10. e Parent Advisory Council/All-parent meetings provide oral and written feedback
GI Campus Outcome 3
Parents and students will receive information on expertise, resources, and facilities that support optimum learning.
Provincial Assurance Domain
Learning Supports Context
e Gilbertine Institute is committed to supporting parents in their education choices by providing appropriate kinds and levels of support for holistic personal development of their students.
Source: Holy House Calgary
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 3
The Gilbertine Academy Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Holy House of Our Lady & St. John Grades 1-12
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. Exceptional learning needs are being identi ed and assisted.
2. 80% of parents and sta indicate the students are enjoying learning.
3. 80% of parents, sta , and students identify that they are part of a vibrant culture.
4. 80% of students experience acceptance and a sense of belonging.
5. 80% of students demonstrate appreciation for and ability in the Arts.
6. 80% of families express that they feel at home in the St. John the Evangelist and St. Benedict Community facilities.
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Sta identify learning needs and provide resources.
2. Parents and sta receive training in Mediated Learning.
3. Mediated Learning techniques are applied in school and at home.
4. We provide Literacy Assessment and Cognitive Assessment.
5. e core of the school is a robust choral music program.
6. We provide training in Art and Drama.
7. Students study great works of Art and their religious signi cance.
8. We plan a student trip to Europe to take place every 3 years.
9. We plan trips within the continent at least every 2 years.
10. Develop a long-range facilities plan for Head O ce.
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 3
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
Villa Spiritus Grades9-12
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Individual student learning needs in Choral Music, Art, Mathematics, Science, and Religion are identi ed and accommodated by the teacher delivered program.
2. e teacher is equipped to provide individualized instruction.
3. Students access teacher assistance outside of class.
4. Exceptional learning needs are identi ed to support parents with the Home Education portion of their program.
5. Alberta Education resources for exceptional learning needs are accessed by families.
6. 60% of families who demonstrate exceptional learning needs have accessed Mediated Learning training.
7. Students demonstrate holistic learning in the arts, faith, and culture.
8. Surveyed parents indicate that 80% of students demonstrate positive work ethic and employability.
9. 80% of families report that they are well supported in the delivery of their education program.
10. 80% of students indicate they are enjoying learning.
11. Evaluation by facilitators indicate that 80% of student achievement is at or above the level required by their Education Program Plan
1. e teacher identi es individual learning needs in Choral Music, Art, Mathematics, Science, and Religion and provides appropriate resources and instruction.
2. All students receive training in sacred Choral Music.
3. e teacher encourages students to access individualized assistance in school-delivered programs.
4. Parents and sta receive training in Mediated Learning.
5. Mediated Learning techniques are applied in school and at home.
6. As needed, Cognitive Assessment is provided to students.
7. Students have access to online socratic dialogue courses.
8. Plan a student trip to Europe or within America annually, as possible.
9. Develop a long-range facilities plan.
GI Campus Outcome 4
e Gilbertine Institute of Catholic Studies will ensure Stakeholder Engagement.
Provincial Assurance Domain
Governance Context
e Gilbertine Institute serves an eclectic community of parents and students by means of sta who possess a great diversity of skills and experience. In order to serve well, e Gilbertine Institute values communication at all levels to monitor our e ectiveness and improve our service on behalf of students.
Source: Villa Spiritus, Derwent
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 4
The Gilbertine Academy
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict
Holy House of Our Lady & St. John Grades 1-12
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. We can identify the various levels of engagement of stakeholders.
2. 80% of students and parents express they feel welcome at St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Benedict Community.
3. 50% of parishioners attend at least one school event each year.
4. 70% of parents participate in one or more cultural or social events at the school.
5. 70% of families are represented at one all-Gilbertine Institute event each year.
6. All sta are able to articulate the Ends of e Gilbertine Institute.
7. 80% of sta perceive they are part of a community, united in purpose.
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Develop a rubric for identifying stakeholders at the various levels of engagement.
2. Communicate by email to campus families twice weekly.
3. Communicate school events to the parish community.
4. Hold cultural events at the school.
5. Integrate high school graduation with Mass and a parish celebration.
6. Communicate priorities and future plans to the school and church communities.
7. Survey school families.
8. Involve volunteers to increase the donor base.
9. e Parent Advisory Council/All-parent meetings provide oral and written feedback.
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 4
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
Villa Spiritus Grades9-12
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. 80% of parents indicate they feel welcome at Villa Spiritus.
2. 80% of parents perceive that administration and sta value their ideas.
3. 70% of families are represented at one allGilbertine Institute event per year.
4. Sta a rm that they perceive they belong to a community, united in purpose.
5. We can identify the various levels of engagement of stakeholders.
1. Hold quarterly all-parent meetings with sta and administration to share information, concerns, and plans.
2. Support and promote Institute-wide events, such as a Mass, retreat, social activity, or artistic endeavours.
3. Develop a rubric for identifying the various levels of engagement of stakeholders.
4. e Parent Advisory Council/All-parent meetings provide oral and written feedback
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 5
We will accurately identify the needs of our families and e ectively support them.
Provincial Assurance Domain
Local & Societal Context
Context
e Gilbertine Institute recognizes the need to support the unique needs of our families and help them discover additional means of support in order to educate their students.
Source: Holy House Calgary
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 5
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
The Gilbertine Institute Grades 1-12
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. e Gilbertine Institute has consistent design in all aspects of its public presentation.
2. Each department will operate within a balanced budget.
1. Explore means by which e Institute will develop and maintain consistency of design that will be applied to websites, advertising and printed materials.
2. Develop a long term plan that assures nancial stability for each department of e Gilbertine Institute.
3. Invest in training and sta ng for donor development.
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 5
The Gilbertine Academy Grades 9-12
Holy House of Our Lady & St. Benedict Grades 1-12
Holy House of Our Lady & St. John Grades 1-8
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. 80% of parents identify the school as authentically Catholic.
2. 80% of students participate in the virtue program.
3. Sta record overall improvement in student learning.
4. 75% of parents indicate they are supported in ful lling their obligation to educate their children in faith, virtue, and academics.
5. 75% of students recognize truth, goodness and beauty as objective realities.
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Survey parents and sta with the following:
a. What are the subjects in which students are struggling?
b. How engaged & productive are families in the school program?
2. Measuring Academics:
a. All subjects.
b. Formative and summative assessment.
3. Measuring Culture:
a. Number of students involved in liturgy.
b. List of events and participation therein.
4. Statistics and anecdotal comments from parents and sta via targeted survey questions.
GI Strategies by Department
GI Campus Outcome 5
Villa Spiritus Grades9-12
Measures
We will have achieved the outcome when:
1. 8% of parents identify the school as authentically Catholic.
2. Tests and teacher observation show that 7% of the students demonstrate an increase in skills, knowledge, faith and virtue.
3. 75% of parents indicate they are supported in ful lling their obligation to educate their children in Sacred Choral Music, faith, virtue, Art, Mathematics, and Science.
4. 75% of students recognize Truth, Goodness and Beauty as objective realities.
Strategies
How we will achieve the outcome:
1. Administration and sta hold all-parent meetings to receive direct feedback regarding needs of students, their growth in faith and virtue, and the e ectiveness of all teacher delivered studies.
2. Sta maintain student records to track student learning.
3. Sta and clergy support faith formation through instruction and dialogue.
4. All students participate in prayer and Holy Mass.
5. Students have regular access to Confession.
Short & Long-term Goals
The Gilbertine Institute
1. Develop a culture of intrapreneurship and innovation within the employees of the Institute, in order to ensure constant positive development.
2. Work on expanded donor development & fundraising.
3. Develop Board of Directors communication to stakeholders.
4. Develop a classical high school curriculum.
WISDOM Home Schooling
1. Advocate to AB Education for recognition of high school completion by students who achieve the outcomes listed in the Schedule of Learning Outcomes of the Home Education Regulation.
2. Develop a long-range facilities plan for o ce, classroom, meeting, and workshop space.
The Gilbertine Academy & Holy House of Our Lady & St. John
1. Increase cooperation with other Catholic schools and parent groups
