State of the School

2009-2010

Wildwood

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.

Wildwood Mission

Wildwood is a community of learners committed to the high achievement of all students; Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.

Strategic Directions

StudentAchievement

Equity & Equal Opportunity

CommunicationEffective Accountability

Student Achievement

Student Achievement Goal 1.1

Increase academic rigor for all students.

• Implement new State assessment system

• Implement a program to improve and articulate the K-12 program for academically talented students

• Expand and improve transitions between grade spans

Student Achievement Goal 1.1

Increase academic rigor for all students.

• Implement reading interventions in grades 7-9

• Expand linkages with preschools, daycare providers, parents and community, technical colleges, and four year institutions

• Implement strategies for closing the achievement gap

Goal 1.2 Modify programs to meet anticipated revenue

• Respond to state financial forecasts• Prepare for Levy outcomes

Student Achievement

WASL Reading 2005-09

89.0

71.6

89.986.7

72.6

55.7

86.3

68.766.7

69.1

75.8

81.9

62.1

86.6

73.0

79.6

70.4

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Percent Meeting Standard on WASL Grades 3-6Reading 2005-09

WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY

WASL Performance by Level:Reading Grades 3 – 6

READING WASL 2009Percent of Students by Performance Level

2

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43 43

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36 37

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WASL Math 2005-09WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY

67.1

55.853.6 53.3

35.6

58.6

72.5

53.7 52.8

64.9

48.5

57.8

40.9

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Percent Meeting Standard on WASL Grades 3-6Math 2005-09

WASL Performance by Level:Math Grades 3 – 6

MATHEMATICS WASL 2009Percent of Students by Performance Level

19 19

45

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School Initiatives

• New Title I Math Program

• Staff Advisory Model

• Reading Interventions

• Turn Around School Efforts

• Arts Impact

Student Achievement

Equity and Equal Opportunity

Goal 2.4Implement changes to the Learning Improvement Calendar

Implement professional development activities to support schools Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

Goal 2.5Embrace, promote, and continue to focus on building cultural competence

Goal 2.6Increase Student Achievement for All Students

Equity & Equal Opportunity

School InitiativesEquity & Equal Opportunity

•REACH Curriculum

•Cultural Competency Goal Setting

•Cultural focus at Staff meetings

•GLAD Training

Effective Communication

Goal 3.1 Strengthen communications between schools, parents, and the community through

parents and community engagement.• Increase opportunities for parent engagement at all levels

including parent brunches

• Implement transition activities for students and parents at each grade band

• Increase use of multiple media methods of communication for parents

• Upcoming Maintenance and Operations Levy February 2010

Effective Communication

School InitiativesEffective Communication

•Facebook

•Twitter

•FJH & ERHS Connections

•Parent Representation on all Teams

Accountability

Goal 4.1

Provide students a safe and appropriate learning environment

Goal 4.2

Examine District practices for improved efficiency and safety

Goal 4.3

Develop an integrated, district-wide approach to technology

Accountability

Goal 4.4

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

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

School InitiativesAccountability

•Safety Team Improvements

•CSIP Revised to reflect AYP

•Walking School Bus

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