Zeiger Elementary State Of The School 2008-09

ZEIGER ELEMENTARY NOW IS THE TIME! 2008-2009 State of the School Address Puyallup School District

PSD Mission Statement

Supported by families in our diverse community, the Puyallup School District challenges its students to achieve their academic, creative and physical potential.

Edward Zeiger Elementary:

Mission, Vision, Beliefs and Commitments

Our Mission:

The mission of Edward Zeiger Elementary is to ensure high levels of learning for each student.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment which models and supports the development of life long skills.

Our Core Beliefs:

We believe that all individuals have value, deserve the highest respect and will be most successful when learning to become:

Self-directed learners

Complex thinkers

Collaborative team members

Community contributors

Quality producers

Effective communicators

Commitments to Our Students:

We will work collaboratively and use “best practices” to positively impact your learning.

You will learn essential knowledge and skills.

Your learning will be monitored on an ongoing basis and will be evaluated according to identified standards.

You will be given support in a systematic way to meet your full potential.

You will be given multiple opportunities to learn.

You will be provided with examples of quality work to help you assess your progress.

Strategic Directions Student Achievement Equity & Equal Opportunity Communication Effective A ccountability

Student Achievement

Goal 1.1

Increase academic rigor for all students.

Implement the new K - 6 intervention materials

Implement the new 7 – 12 literacy adoption

Expand efforts to close the achievement gap

Student Achievement

Goal 1.1

Increase academic rigor for all students.

Examine grading practices at grades 7 – 12

Examine the elementary instructional day

Through Regional Learning Communities, expand transitions between grade spans

Goal 1.2 Demonstrate incremental continuous improvement by annually decreasing the number of students not meeting the reading and math standard by 10%. Student Achievement

Goal 1.2 continuous improvement

Develop drop-out prevention programs

Improve on-time graduation rates

Improve learning opportunities for all students

Student Achievement

1. What is it we expect students to learn?

How we know when they have learned it?

How will we respond if they don’t learn it?

How will we respond if they already know it?

Student Achievement

Zeiger’s Initiative

Intervention/Enrichment Block: A 30 minute instructional block will be dedicated to provide either; additional support in curricular areas for those students needing more assistance or academic enrichment opportunities for those students meeting learning targets.

Student Achievement

Preliminary Results WASL Comparison Across Grade Levels 3 - 6

Grade 3 WASL Reading Performance

WASL Reading Grade 5

WASL Reading 2005-08

WASL Performance by Level: Reading Grades 3 – 6

Grade 3 WASL: Mathematics Performance

WASL Mathematics Grade 4

WASL Mathematics Grade 6

WASL Math 2005-08

WASL Performance by Level: Math Grades 3 – 6

Grade 4 WASL Writing Performance

Grade 5 WASL Science Performance

Equity & Equal Opportunity

Goal 2.1 Continue implementation of an evaluation system for all staff Goal 2.2 Implement an articulated professional development program and train staff in support of our goals. Goal 2.3 Increase cultural competence system-wide. Equity & Equal Opportunity

Zeiger’s Initiatives Equity & Equal Opportunity

Implementation of the District’s new REACH for Kids curriculum.

Continued emphasis of our “RESPECT” policy.

Equity & Equal Opportunity

At Zeiger Elementary We Respect:

Learning

All People

Property

Language

Personal Space

Effective Communication

Goal 3.1

Strengthen communications between schools, parents, and the community through parents and community engagement.

Increase parent engagement at all levels

Engage parents in the CSIP process

Increase parent access to information on student performance

Goal 3.2

Continue implementing the district’s communications plan.

Build relationships with parents and community members by engaging them in conversations and other activities

Communicate the facility needs of our district including new buildings, renovations, and program enhancements

Zeiger’s Initiatives

Zeiger Explorers Bulletin

Zeiger Elementary Website

“ School Messenger” System

Classroom/SWIFT Websites

Student PLUS Parent Access

Accountability

Goal 4.1

provide students a safe, appropriate

and equitable physical learning environment and open new/relocated facilities on time and on budget.

Implement full campus closures at all comprehensive high schools

Subject to passage of the 2009 Bond, implement planning and construction of approved projects

Accountability

Goal 4.2

Examine District practices for improved efficiency and safety

Install voice-alert systems throughout PSD

Conduct transportation bell-time study

Identify practices to reduce the district’s “carbon footprint”

Accountability

Goal 4.3

Based on the results of the Technology Study, develop an integrated, district-wide approach to technology

Reconvene the Information Technology Oversight Committee

Implement bandwidth improvements

Upgrade key systems focusing on student-centered learning

Accountability

Goal 4.4 Implement a process for decision-making throughout all levels of the district

Implement the district regional organizational structure

Goal 4.5 Maintain a minimum 5% General Fund ending fund balance, exclusive of carryover commitments, in order to demonstrate financial stability and be responsive to emergency needs.

Accountability

Zeiger’s Initiatives

Infusing technology in student learning through the use of; student computers, document cameras, SMART Boards, digital cameras, video recorders, the internet and other technology tools.