Continuous School Improvement

Almost 90% parent attendance at
conferences in the District.
Students at all grade levels
have opportunities to join and
participate in clubs.
Continual assessments are
used to determine what
skills our students need.
High School students have the
opportunity to take a variety of
vocational classes.
Levy dollars were used to purchase
new reader boards at both White
Swan and Harrah campuses.
Continuous School Improvement
Looking back... looking ahead...
Harrah Elementary distributed over 400 books to families
on Literacy Night.
Fine Arts classes are an
important experience we
provide to our students.
White Swan High School
and Middle School sports
are an integral part of the
community.
Facilities have been improved
throughout the district
including a new weight room.
Mt. Adams Roadmap for
2010-11
Annual
Report
P O Box 578, White Swan, WA 98952
Phone (509) 874-2611
Board of Directors
Todd Spencer
Larry Garcia
Kip Ramsey
Richard Simmons
Greg Bailey
Chairman
Vice-Chairman/ WIAA Rep
Board of Directors
Legislative Rep
Board of Directors
Supervisors
Wayne Kosik
Don Jensen
Cecilia Kosik
Maintenance
Transportation
Food Services
Harrah Elementary, Panthers
Mt Adams Middle School, Chargers
White Swan High School, Cougars
District Administrative Staff
Henry Strom
Carol Johnson
Mike Wells
James Heinle
Warren Starr
Gracie Wilson
Rita Babcock
Nancy Fiander
Jon Scott
Message To The Community
Superintendent
Administrative Assistant
Business Manager
Curriculum/Staff/Grants
Special Education Director
Payroll
Accounts Payable
Community Programs
Director of Technology
2008-09
Welcome to your school district’s annual report. In the following pages we will cover essential details of student
test scores, what has happened to improve our student’s opportunities for success and where we, as a district, are
working to further enhance our educational program to meet our adopted district mission of “Continuous Student
Learning.” Rural districts, such as our Mt. Adams schools, are challenged to provide the needed resources for
learning that are commonplace in urban and suburban communities. These challenges continue to mount for all
districts as the economy continues to lag. Fiscal limits will make it necessary to make some choices that may not
always be popular, but are necessary. The passage of a local levy has helped us to continually improve our
Harrah
Elementary,
Panthers
offerings that provide valuable exposure to a variety of learning environments,
challenging
classes
and enhance
Mt
Adams
Middle
School,
the education that students are provided in daily classroom instruction. We will be seeking another
levyChargers
in 2010.
White Swan High School, Cougars
Mt Adams, like most districts in Washington, faces multiple challenges in preparing our children for life after high
school as defined in the federal government’s No Child Left Behind (NCLB) regulations. However, by
diversifying our vocational programs, expanding access to on-line learning programs and a commitment to staff
development, we are making progress in meeting these challenges. The continuation of the SUMMIT Project has
provided the district with multiple opportunities to provide quality staff development to help us meet the needs of
our students.
Annual
Report
As parents and guardians, your continuing support and involvement with our schools is essential to your child’s
success. Making sure your student regularly attends school, providing study time at home, listening to your child
read or reading with him/her and monitoring their academic progress can make a huge difference in how much
they accomplish during their school years. Few things are more important than the partnership between the school
and parents/guardians. Only together can we provide our children with continuous student learning opportunities
that will prepare them for life after their school years. More information on our district’s progress is available online at http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us. Search for Mount Adams.
Mt. Adams School District #209 with all federal rules and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. This holds
true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extra curricular school activities. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures
may be directed to the school district’s TitleIX/RCW28A.85 Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, Henry Strom, P. O. Box 578, White Swan, WA 98952, 509874-2611
2010-11 Annual Report
District Financial and Demographic Data
Board of Directors:
Todd Spencer
Chairman
Larry Garcia
Vice-Chariman
Kip Ramsey
Board of Directors
Richard Simmons Legislative Rep
Greg Bailey
Board of Directors
Supervisors:
Wayne Kosik
Maintenance
Don Jensen
Transportation
Cecilia Kosik
Food Services
District Administrative Staff
Henry Strom Superintendent
Carol Johnson Admin. Assistant
Mike Wells
Business Manager
James Heinle Curriuculum/Grant
Warren Starr
Spec. Ed Director
Gracie Wilson Payroll
Rita Babcock Accounts Payable
Nancy Fiander Community Prgms.
Jon Scott
Technology
2010-11 Budget Information
Revenue
Local Tax Revenue (Special Levy)
Local Non Tax
$115,009
$153,507
State General Purpose
$5,500,558
State Special Purpose
$1,600,445
Federal General Purpose
$3,090,865
Federal Special Purpose
$1,934,669
Revenue From Other Agency
Total
$279,263
$12,674,317
Expenditures
Basic Education
$5,540,680
Special Education
$1,156,240
Vocational
$410,906
Categorical Programs
$2,014,781
Support Services
$3,801,116
Other Instructional Programs
Total
$17,648
$12,941,371
I-728 Expenditure Use of Funds
Class Size Reduction
NA
Extended Learning Opportunities
NA
Professional Development
NA
$0
I-728 Community Report
In November 2000, the voters in Washington State approved
Initiative I-728. The purpose of the initiative is to improve public
education through smaller class sizes or other improvements. In the
2010-11 school year I-728 funds were withheld due to state budget
pressures.
2010-11 Demographic
Data Enrollment
October 2010 Headcount: 951
Gender by % of population
Males……………………...52.0 %
Females…………………...48.0 %
Enrollment by grade
(Count as of October 2010 with 7 Running
Start students included in the total count.)
Kindergarten... 84
Grade 7…… 83
Grade 1……... 104 Grade 8…… 76
Grade 2……... 81
Grade 9…… 77
Grade 3……... 88
Grade 10….. 65
Grade 4……... 78
Grade 11….. 62
Grade 5……... 89
Grade 12….. 59
Grade 6……... 64
Total……… 1010
Ethnicity (October 2010)
American Indian or Alaskan Native...
Pacific Islander……………………..
Asian………………………………...
Hispanic……………………………..
White………………………………..
55.3%
0.1%
0.1%
33.6%
4.4%
Special Programs (As of May 2011)
Free or Reduced-Price Meals……….
Special Education…………………...
Transitional Bilingual……………….
Migrant……………………………..
89.7%
15.2%
13.5%
3.1%
Staff
Classroom Teachers ………………..
FTE Classified Staff………………...
Average Years of Experience……….
Number with Masters Degree……….
Total Number: Core Academic Classes.
% who meet Highly Qualified ……...
% with Emergency Credentials……..
66
57.8
11.2
51.5%
286
96.3%
0.0%
Other Student Information
Unexcused Absence Rate (10-11)…..
Annual Dropout Rate (09-10)……….
On-Time Graduation Rate (09-10)….
Extended Graduation Rate (09-10)….
1.2%
10.6%
38.9%
38.9%
Mt. Adams School District #209 with all federal rules and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.
This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extra curricular school activities. Inquiries regarding
compliance procedures may be directed to the school district’s TitleIX/RCW28A.85 Officer and/or Section 504 Coordinator, Henry Strom, P. O. Box
578, White Swan, WA 98952, 509-874-2611
Mt. Adams School District, 2010-11 AYP and Student Achievement Data
Statement Regarding Adequate Yearly Progress
In an effort to keep parents and community members informed of important issues affecting our school
district, this notice is written to explain Mt. Adams School District’s status with regard to student
achievement. In late summer, all districts in Washington State were notified of their status in relation to
federal legislation known as “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” (NCLB). This status, called “Adequate
Yearly Progress” (AYP), is a key part of NCLB. AYP is an annual determination of whether schools,
districts, and states have made progress toward the goal of having all students meet or exceed state
standards in reading and math as well as meet targets for test preparation, unexcused absences and
graduation rates. Washington’s statewide assessments; the Measures of Student Progress (MSP) and the
High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE), serves as a major factor in calculating AYP in Washington State.
More information, including other grade scores, can be found in other pages of this report or online
at: http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us. Search for Mount Adams District.
Elementary School Band (Grades 3 5)
Student Group
Met Proficiency Goal
Reading
No
American Indian
No
N/A
Black
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
No
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
N<Required N<Required N<Required N<Required
White
Yes
Limited English
No
Special Education
No
No
14 |
Number of
No:
11 |
Middle School Band (Grades 6 - 8)
% of
Yes/Total:
56.0% |
Reading
Math
No
All
No
American Indian
N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
Black
Yes
Number of
N<Required:
4 |
Number of
NA:
Met Participation Goal
Reading
Math
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
No
Hispanic
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Met Proficiency Goal
Student Group
Yes
Yes
No
Low Income
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
N<Required N<Required N<Required N<Required
Limited English
N<Required N<Required N<Required N<Required
Special Education
No
No
No
Low Income
12 |
Number of
No:
9 |
% of
Yes/Total:
Yes
No
57.1% |
Other
Indicator
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
8
Yes
White
Number of
Yes:
Other
Indicator
Math
Yes
N/A
No
Hispanic
Reading
No
N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander
Number of
Yes:
Math
No
All
Met Participation Goal
Yes
Yes
Yes
Number of
N<Required:
Yes
8 |
Number of
NA:
8
High School Band (Grade 10)
Met Proficiency Goal
Student Group
Reading
Math
No
All
Met Participation Goal
Reading
No
Math
Yes
Yes
N<Required N<Required Yes
American Indian
N/A
Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
N<Required
N/A
N/A
Black
N/A
Hispanic
N<Required N<Required
White
N<Required N<Required N<Required N<Required
Limited English
N<Required N<Required N<Required N<Required
Special Education
N<Required N<Required N<Required N<Required
No
Low Income
Number of
Yes:
N/A
6 |
Number of
No:
5 |
N/A
No
% of
Yes/Total:
54.5% |
Other
Indicator
N/A
Yes
No
N<Required
Yes
Yes
Number of
N<Required:
18 |
Number of
NA:
8
The following table shows the percentage of all Mt. Adams students in grades 4-10 who were
successful in passing the MSP/HSPE during the 2010-11 school years. More information,
including past years can be found online at: http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us. Search for Mount
Adams District.
Table I: Student Achievement Data
2010-11 MSP/HSPE Results
Grade Level
Reading
Math
Writing
3rd Grade
34.1%
23.9%
4th Grade
15.4%
9.0%
5th Grade
15.3%
17.6%
6th Grade
21.5%
24.6%
7th Grade
16.7%
15.4%
8th Grade
37.5%
26.4%
53.7%
See EOC below
10th Grade
Grade Level *
All Grades
EOC Math Year 1
Science
15.4%
9.4%
30.8%
19.4%
70.1%
9.5%
EOC Math Year 2
34.6%
30.0%
Harrah Elementary School 2010-11
3851 Harrah Road, P.O. Box 159
Harrah, WA 98933-0159
Phone: 509-848-2935 Fax: 509-848-2770
Charles Cook, Principal
Robert Everts, Vice-Principal
Debbie Shields, Counselor
Marjorie Balch, Secretary
Elena Garza, Secretary/Data Clerk
Harrah Elementary School Mission Statement:
“Continuous Student Learning”
Harrah Elementary Demographic Information
Enrollment on October 1, 2010…...
Unexcused Absence Rate..………...
Free and Reduced Lunch (08-09)…
Ethnic Diversity
Native American…………….
Hispanic……………………..
Caucasian …………………..
600
1.4%
86.3%
57.3%
32.8%
3.7%
Students per teacher
Staff composition
Classroom teachers……….
Counselors……………….
Para-educators…………...
Support staff……………..
Administrators (010-11)....
16.4
37
1
17
9
2
Harrah Elementary School 2010-11 MSP Results
The following table shows the percent of Harrah Elementary School students who met or exceeded
content area standards by grade level. Areas with NA were not tested in that grade level.
All numbers are quoted in percentile.
Grade Level
Reading
Math
Writing
Science
3rd Grade
34.1
23.9
NA
NA
4th Grade
15.4
9.0
15.4
NA
5th Grade
15.3
17.6
NA
9.4
th
6 Grade
21.5
24.6
NA
NA
Message to the Community
For the 2010-11 school year, Harrah Elementary School instructional staff continues their efforts
in the SUMMIT initiative and developed sustainability plans for the following years to come. A new
reading curriculum was implemented and aligned with state standards as a focus on improving reading.
Efforts in math were focused on pacing and digging deeper into the new math instructional materials that
were implemented the previous year. Continued effort was put into the development of Professional
Learning Communities(PLC) in which teachers were taught to work with colleagues and peers to look at
student data to inform instruction and help students increase their educational capacity to learn and grow.
Additionally Harrah was granted two federal grants that will continue to help our district for years to
come. With the addition of the HU105, or Heritage University/Educational Service District 105 new
teacher program, Harrah Elementary became part of a new teacher preparation model for the United
States. The HU105 program has brought to Harrah additional support for our teachers and instructional
staff along with 21 student teachers in 6 classrooms. The Good Behavior Game, or PAX, has brought fun
to learning in the lower grades and teaches our students how to behave while making education fun. This
grant has shown in other schools across the United States that when it is properly implemented that
students have a much better chance at not only graduating high school but also going on to college, and at
the same time makes students want to attend school.
Overall, through careful strategic planning, Harrah Elementary is building a strong learning
community based on common goals, a shared vision, parent involvement, and a strong collaborative and
unified focus for student achievement. Thus creating a warm inviting atmosphere for students and
parents, that promotes and expects high achievement for all learners, and inspires and motivates its
students and teachers to continue to grow and succeed.
Mt. Adams Middle School 2010-11
621 Signal Peak Rd, P.O. Box 578
White Swan, WA 98952-0578
Phone: 509-874-8626 Fax: 509-874-2646
Dana Jarnecke, Principal
Manuel Rangel, Vice-Principal/AD
Verna Smith-Arquette, Counselor
Cathie Reed, Secretary
Mt. Adams Middle School Mission Statement
“Continuous Student Learning”
Middle School Demographic Information
Enrollment as of October 1, 2010.
Unexcused Absence Rate.………...
Free and Reduced Lunch…………
Ethnic Diversity:
Native American
Hispanic
Caucasian
159
0.5%
94.8%
58.5%
29.6%
3.8%
Students per teacher
Staff composition
Certified teachers………..
Counselors……………….
Support staff……………..
Para educators……………
Administrators (10-11)......
13.25
12
1
3
3
2
Mt. Adams Middle School 20010-09 WASL Results
The following table shows the percent of Mt. Adams Middle School students who met or exceeded
content area standards by grade level. Areas with no scores were not tested in that grade level.
All numbers are quoted in percentile.
Grade Level
Reading
Math
Writing
Science
7th Grade
16.7
15.4
30.8
NA
th
8 Grade
37.5
26.4
NA
19.4
Message to the Community
The Mt. Adams Middle School continues to focus on increasing your student’s
academic achievement. We are increasing our efforts to meet our student’s needs in
reading, writing and math while increasing engagement. Concentrating on our school
mission, “Continuous Student Learning”, helped us focus on how we respond for
students who experience difficulties in learning. Math intervention classes were
offered at the 7th and 8th grade level to pre-teach, reteach and reinforce material taught
in core math classes. Reading intervention was offered to students who scored below
average on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test given in the spring. Also,
lunch study table was instituted for 7th and 8th graders who were failing one or more
class.
Teachers participated in lesson planning cycles which focused their planning
for classes on high yield and research-based learning strategies to engage students in
their lessons. Emphasis was placed on getting students to be responsible for their
learning, to reflect on and revise assignments setting goals for improvement and to
actively participate in class. Teachers also planned for students to apply, analyze,
synthesize and evaluate their learning.
Extended learning opportunities were offered through 21st Century and
community programs to provide academic support for our students. In Crew (weekly
advisory), students wrote academic, career and personal goals which were shared,
reflected upon and revised each quarter. Eighth graders completed an exit project
integrating language arts, social studies and math and presented to parents and
peers.
We continue to encourage the development of a partnership between the school
and you. Your student’s education is our priority.
White Swan High School 2010-11 Data
621 Signal Peak Road, P.O. Box 578
White Swan, WA 98952-0578
Phone: 509-874-2334 Fax: 509-874-2646
Dana Jarnecke, Principal
Manuel Rangel, Assistant Principal
Danette Hoagland, Secretary
Jean Taylor, Student Records Clerk
Jodi Sheppard, Counselor
White Swan High School Mission /Goals Statement
Mission: Continuous Student Learning
Goals: Increase reading, writing, and math skills in all 9-12 students attending WSHS
High School Demographic Information
Enrollment on October 1, 2010……
Annual Dropout Rate (09-10)……...
Free and Reduced Lunch..…………
Ethnic Diversity:
Native American……………..
Hispanic……………..……….
Caucasian...………………….
On-Time Graduation Rate (09-10)…
268
10.6%
94.7%
48.9%
37.7%
6.3%
38.9%
Students per teacher
Staff composition
Certified teachers…………
Counselors………………….
Para educators………….......
Support staff………………..
Administrators (10-11)…......
Extended Graduation Rate (09-10)
19.0
26
1
5
4
2
38.9%
White Swan High School 2008-09 WASL Results
The following table shows the percent of White Swan High School students who met or exceeded content
area standards by grade level. All numbers are quoted in percentile.
Grade Level
Reading
Math
Writing
Science
th
10 Grade
53.7%
EOC Below
70.1%
9.5%
Grade Level
EOC Math Year 1
EOC Math Year 2
All grades
34.6%
30.0%
Message to the Community
White Swan High School continues to concentrate on our school mission,
“Continuous Student Learning”. This helps us focus on how we respond for students who
experience difficulties in learning. Math intervention classes were offered for all students in
algebra and geometry who scored below average on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
test given in the spring.
Our school received the High School Graduation Grant which allowed us to hire a case
manager and graduation coach. Their emphasis was on getting all students to graduation.
They targeted academically at risk students, meeting with them to develop relationships and
instilling the importance of finishing high school.
Teachers participated in lesson planning cycles which focused their planning for classes
on high yield and research-based learning strategies to engage students in their lessons.
Emphasis was placed on getting students to be responsible for their learning, to reflect on and
revise assignments setting goals for improvement and to actively participate in class. Teachers
also planned for students to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate their learning.
Our Career and Technical Education program was strengthened by adding an
Introduction to Engineering Design course. This class provided basic engineering instruction
and familiarized students to CAD software. It counted as a vocational or math credit for
students. We plan to add an additional engineering course in the fall of 2011. Our welding
program also provided students with technological skills by adding a plasma CAD. Students
designed artwork and plant hangers that were sold during the annual greenhouse sale.
Extended learning opportunities were offered through 21st Century and community
programs to provide academic support for our students. In Crew (weekly advisory), students
wrote academic, career and personal goals which were shared, reflected upon and revised each
quarter. Our Gear Up program, focusing on 10th and 11th graders, offered tutoring after school
and organized several college visits and a college fair. Seniors completed their senior exit
project which included a paper, portfolio and presentation to a community panel based on a
reflection of their high school career and future goals. Your student’s education is our priority.