coulee montessori (grades 6-8) district mission (e1): · pdf filecoulee montessori (grades...

Coulee Montessori (Grades 6-8) SCHOOL PROFILE Evidence of Success December 2016

District Mission (E1): Students will discover their talents and abilities and will be prepared to pursue their dreams and aspirations while

contributing effectively to their local, national, and global communities.

Leadership: Administrative Staff = Melissa Murray, Principal Eric Check, Dean of Students Ledi Loeffler, Admin Assistant Sandi Hakomaki, Admin Assistant Key Committees = SET Team (Governance Board) Outreach Committee Fundraising Committee PTO/Parent Roundtable

School Day/Learning Schedule: Student Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:45 p.m. After-School Hours: 2:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Grade 6-8: Sports, Music, Clubs, Academic Tutoring Summer School Options-Enrichment & Intervention Academic/Enrichment Classes ELL Summer Science Program Staff: Certified Staff: 1.5 FTE Teacher Assistants: 1 FTE Average Class Size: 21

School Information:

Grades K4-8*

Enrollment 159

Race/Ethnicity:

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.63%

Asian or Pacific Islander 2.52%

Black not Hispanic 0.63%

Hispanic 4.40%

White not Hispanic 81.13%

Student Groups:

Students with Disabilities 10.06%

Economically Disadvantaged 51.57%

Limited English Proficient 0.00%

Additional data available at: http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp

*Note: This data is for all Coulee Montessori grades

(K4-8)

School Programs & Co-Curricular: Athletics (football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track) HPL Battle of the Books Spelling Bee Geography Bee Yearbook Club National History Day Small Business for Teens Student of the Month Student Council Drama Club German Club World Cultures Club Jazz Band Holiday Brass Holiday Carolers Chamber Orchestra Show Choir FCCLA (Family, Career, and PBIS Community Leaders of FBLA America)

Unique School Programs/Accomplishments: (Things We’re Most Proud Of) Environmental Awareness Peace Education Service Learning Projects Farm-School Connections (Washburn Neighborhood Garden, Hillview Urban Agriculture

Center, Deep Roots Community Farm) Overnight Experiences Battle of the Books National History Day Science Fair Active and Supportive SET Team Lincoln Leaders High Academic Standards: E2: Students will demonstrate a high level of individual success in all required and elective academic/curricular areas using multiple measures of performance For more statistics: http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp

Curriculum-Based Achievement Indicators: World Language Competition, and Math & Science Expo, 8th Grade Career Day

Battle of the Books, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee Innovation Show Down

Academics Outside of School Day: Homework Club, School Drama Production, School Musical, Show Choir, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Holiday Brass Ensemble, Holiday Carolers, Chamber Orchestra, Cooking Club, FBLA, FCCLA, Student Council, Yearbook Club

http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp

Coulee Montessori School SCHOOL PROFILE……………..

Goals: (1) To role model appropriate behavior toward

citizenship (2) To actively participate in the greater community

and environment (3) To experience a connection with a place in our

environment (4) To learn and grow independently (5) To practice lifelong learning Professional Development: (1) Wisconsin Montessori Association Board member (2) Adolescent Training NAMTA (North American

Montessori Teachers Association) (3) UW-La Crosse and Viterbo classes (4) State and National Conferences (5) PLC/Developmental Designs (6) UWL Montessori Conference Family, School and Community Partnerships: (1) SET Team (2) Outreach Committee (3) Overnight Experiences at Eagle Bluff, Perrot Park,

and Camp Salem (4) Excellent Attendance at Conferences (5) Family Events: Montessori Picnic, Family Fun

Nights (6) Open Houses (7) Observation Available (8) UW-La Crosse, Viterbo and Winona State Clinical

Students (9) Relationship with La Crescent Montessori

Adolescent Program (10) UWL Montessori Conference

Standards of the Heart (caring, success potential) E3: Students that strive for mutual understanding as contributing citizens in a diverse world. E4: Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective and responsible life choices. Core Values/Citizen Education: (1) Responsive Design (2) Develop Rules and Expectations as a Group (3) Daily Work in Classroom (4) Peace Education (5) Science Learning Projects (6) Bullying Prevention (7) Philosophy Class with Viterbo University Guidance/Pupil Services: (1) Developmental Guidance (2) iFeed (3) Restorative Justice Circles-YWCA (4) Anti-Bullying Groups (5) Cougar Cabinet Food/Clothing/Supply Pantry (6) Career Cruising/Counseling/Occupations (7) 6th Grade Transition (8) H.S. Transition - 9th Grade (9) Student Council (10) Peer Mediation Community Involvement/Volunteer Work: (1) Parent and Community Volunteers (2) Viterbo Partnership (3) UW-La Crosse Field Work and Planetarium (4) Community Speakers (5) Washburn Neighborhood Garden and Shed (6) Hillview Urban Agriculture Center (7) Deep Roots Community Farm (8) International Day of Peace Assemblies/School-Wide Efforts: (1) Concerts/Drama Production/Musical (2) National History Day Competition (3) Talent Show (4) Penny Wars & Food Drives (5) PAWS Recognition Assemblies (6) Veterans Day Assembly (7) Masquerade March Assembly (8) PTO Fundraising (9) Compassion Assemblies (10) Supersize Your Dreams Retreat Clubs, Co-Ex Activities: (1) Grade 6-8 Interscholastic Sports (football, cross

country, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track) (2) Yearbook Club (3) Cooking Club (4) World Language Clubs (5) FBLA (6) FCCLA (7) Jazz Band (8) Chamber Orchestra (9) Drama (10) Musical (11) Show Choir (12) Holiday Brass Ensemble

La Crosse Design Institute SCHOOL PROFILE Evidence of Success December 2016

District Mission (E1): Students will discover their talents and abilities and will be prepared to pursue their dreams and aspirations while contributing effectively to their local, national and global communities.

Leadership: Administrative Staff = Dr. Penny A. Reedy, Principal Jon Baudek, Associate Principal Jacie Mailey-Faas, Administrative Assistant Robin Wilson, Administrative Assistant Key Committees =

Coulee Region Authentic Learning Council (CRALC)

composed of area businesses, parents, and

school personnel

Parent Awareness Committee School Day/Learning Time: Student Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:45 p.m. After-School Hours: 2:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Homework Club (Co-Curricular Activities, Tutoring, Family Activities) Summer School Options-Enrichment & Intervention Academic/Enrichment Classes Staff: Certified Staff: 3 FTE Teacher Assistants: 0 FTE Average Class Size: 18

School Information

Grades 6-8

Enrollment 55

Race/Ethnicity




Hispanic 0.00%


Two or More 1.82%

Student Groups




Additional data available at: http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp School Programs & Co-Curricular:

State Middle Level Honors Band/Choir/Orchestra

Homework Club

Health Adventures

FBLA/FCCLA

World Language Programs

Battle of the Books 6 Degrees Anti-Bullying

Unique School Programs/Accomplishments: (Things We’re Most Proud Of)

6-8th Grade Project-Based School. Advisor-guided projects transitioning into student-led projects in 6th grade;

student-led projects in 7th and 8th grades.

Personally designed learning plans for every student, highlighting academic and life goals for the academic

school year and beyond.

100% of LDI students designed their own learning projects guided by the WI State Standards.

LDI students and advisors spoke at multiple conferences including: UW-La Crosse Student WEA, Wisconsin

Mathematics Council Mathematical Proficiency for Every Student Conference, and UW-La Crosse Social Justice

week.

LDI partnered with the School District of La Crosse’s two other charter middle schools to collaboratively engage

in an Innovation Showdown, where students completed design challenges in a short amount of time, working on

the life skills of collaboration, teamwork, and communication.

Successful 1:1 iPad utilization to help develop digitally literate citizens.

One hundred percent (100%) of students at LDI have progressed in at least one measure of life skills from

quarter one to quarter four. These are: collaboration, teamwork, and communication.

LDI students and advisor partnered with UW-La Crosse History Department to learn the history of La Crosse

through works of art, culminating in a show at the Pump House called [art]ifact.

LDI implemented 3 Pre-Showcases, with over 50 community volunteers assisting students from UW-L, Viterbo,

Gundersen Lutheran, RSVP, CRALC Board, and members from UW-L Student WEA.

All students completed a spring passage portfolio conference to demonstrate readiness for the next grade level

and/or high school.

Three showcases held (November, February, May) with over 300 community members and families attending at

each event. Last showcase of the year hosted with 7 Rivers Community High School.

All students use online math program: ALEKS. This program allows students to work at own level anywhere and

at any time they have Wi-Fi.

LDI students hosted two successful fundraising events: LDI Lasagna Dinner and the Not-So-Late Night Show;

both were student-led fundraisers.

Students of LDI successfully design, create, and perform student-led presentations to peers and the community

at least 10 times per year.

Awarded LPEF Grants for Animation Software, National Council Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Mathematics

Education Trust (MET) grants totaling over $5,000.

Fifth year of existence as a school, LDI hosted 5 PDS students.

High Academic Standards:

E2: Students will demonstrate a high level of individual success in all required and elective academic/curricular areas using multiple measure of performance

For more statistics: http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp

Curriculum-Based Achievement Indicators: Multiple Students Participated in the Science and Mathematics Expo in April

Portfolio Assessment

Student-led Conferences

LDI Yearbook Club

Academics Outside of School Day: Show Choir

Jazz Band

Fiddle Club

Debate Club

Six Degrees Social Improvisational Group

Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA)


La Crosse Design Institute SCHOOL PROFILE……………..Page 2

School Mission-Vision La Crosse Design Institute (LDI) is designed to inspire students to utilize the skills that will promote successful 21st century learners and problem solvers, become responsible and cultivate informed citizens, and cultivate individuals with strong values and integrity.

Goals

(1) To create a passion for learning. (2) To create motivated and accountable

students. (3) Ensure students demonstrate continuous

improvement in both academic and life skill areas.

Professional Development: (1) Project-Based Learning (2) Project Foundry (3) Developing benchmarks that relate to what is

being taught at LDI in language arts and mathematics

(4) Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) (5) Response to Intervention (RTI) (6) Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) (7) Charter School Conferences through WISN (8) Collaborative Teaming and Consensus Decision

Making Family, School and Community Partnerships: (1) Coulee Region Authentic Learning Council (2) UW-La Crosse Student Teachers and Professional

Development School (PDS) (3) UW-La Crosse Department of Educational Studies (4) UW-La Crosse Mathematics Department (5) UW-La Crosse Health Education (6) Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) (7) La Crosse Curling Club (8) La Crosse Jaycee’s Club (9) WI Mathematics Council (10) UW-La Crosse Student WEA (now Aspiring

Educators of Wisconsin) (11) WKBT News Channel 8 (12) 7 Rivers Community High School (13) SOTA II (14) Coulee Montessori (15) LDI Parent Group (16) Local Lupus Alliance (17) Viterbo Education students (18) Gundersen Health System

Standards of the Heart (caring, success potential) E3: Students that strive for mutual understanding as contributing citizens in a diverse world. E4: Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective and responsible life choices. Core Values/Citizen Education: (1) Taught and modeled through daily interactions with all students- identify,

discuss, and set up clear core values for the school (2) Use of Responsive Classroom and Restorative Justice techniques to stress

the district’s core values (3) Emphasis on ensuring that every student has a connection with an adult in

the building

Guidance/Pupil Services: (1) Student support groups as needed (2) Individual counseling of students as needed (3) Career Day (4) Health Adventures (5) Peer mediation and mentoring training

Community Involvement/Volunteer Work: (1) 15 Field studies, Berg’s Farm (Completely Mechanized Milking System),

Norwegian-American Museum, Harmony Cave, Perrot State Park, Canoeing on the Kickapoo River, Visit to the Experimental Forest

(2) Guest Speakers: Kyle Dimke, WKBT News; Dr. Robert Richardson, La Crosse Curling Club; Magda Herzberger, Holocaust Speaker

(3) Volunteered with La Crosse Jaycee’s to assist in Toys 4 Tots program

Assemblies/School-Wide Efforts: (1) School-Wide Assembly- PBIS- Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Productive (2) Runnin’ For a Reason, School-Wide 5K Fun Run (3) Apple Distinguished School student speakers (4) Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Quarterly Celebrations (5) High School Choir/Band Assemblies (6) Musical Theatre Performance (7) Science Expo

Clubs, Co-Ex Activities: (1) Art Club (2) Boys’ Chorus (3) Computer Club (4) Cross Country (5) Diversity Club (6) Drama Club (7) FACT (8) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) (9) Football (10) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) (11) Girls’/Boys’ Basketball (11) Girls’ Softball (12) Girls’/Boys’ Tennis (13) Homework Club (14) Jazz Band (15) Longfellow/SOTA II Buddies (16) Polar Bear Club (17) Show Choir (18) Six Degrees (17) Student Council (18) Track and Field (19) Volleyball (20) Wrestling (21) Year Book Committee

Lincoln Middle School SCHOOL PROFILE Evidence of Success December 2016


Leadership: Administrative Staff = Melissa Murray, Principal Eric Check, Dean of Students Ledi Loeffler, Admin Assistant Sandi Hakomaki, Admin Assistant Key Committees = Team Leaders SET (2 Charter Schools) P.B.I.S. P.A.W.S. Student Services Crisis Team Equity Team Culturally Responsive Classroom Team SMT School Day/Learning Time: Student Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:45 p.m. After-School Hours: 2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Grade 6-8: Sports, Music, Clubs, Academic MLT Homework Club Summer School Options-Enrichment & Intervention Academic/Enrichment Classes ELL Summer Science Program Staff: Certified Staff: 48 FTE (full time & traveling teachers) Teacher Assistants: 4 FTE Average Class Size: 26

School Information

Grades 6-8

Enrollment 303

Race/Ethnicity




Hispanic 3.96%


Two or More 8.58%

Student Groups




Additional data available at: http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp School Programs & Co-Curricular: Athletics (football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track) HPL Battle of the Books Spelling Bee Geography Bee Yearbook Club National History Day Student of the Month Student Council Drama Club FBLA FCCLA PAWS German Club World Cultures Club Jazz Band Holiday Brass Holiday Carolers Chamber Orchestra Show Choir Small Business for Teens PBIS River City Designs

Unique School Programs/Accomplishments: (Things We’re Most Proud Of) 1:1 Technology

Art Gallery - monthly exhibits Small Business for Teens - business partnership

Drama/School Musical

PAWS Academic Recognition & Assembly Student of the Month Recognition Lunch

Lincoln Leaders

National History Day Individual Student Learning Profiles

MLT-Mastery Learning Time

6th Grade Academics/Knowledge/Achievement Summer Orientation School of Choice-2 Charter Schools in building (SOTA II & Coulee Montessori

Adolescent Program) High Academic Standards: E2: Students will demonstrate a high level of individual success in all required and elective academic/curricular areas using multiple measure of performance

For more statistics: http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp Curriculum-Based Achievement Indicators: Lincoln students are recognized through our PAWS program for grades and/or

attendance success. Academic competitions, National History Day, World Language Competition, Math &

Science Expo, 8th Grade Career Day Battle of the Books, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee Significant student gains in the “2nd Shot” Reading and Number Worlds Math

programs via Tier 2 & 3 interventions Academics Outside of School Day: Homework Club, School Drama Production, School Musical, Show Choir, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Holiday Brass Ensemble, Holiday Carolers, Chamber Orchestra, Cooking Club, FBLA, FCCLA, Student Council, Yearbook Club


Lincoln Middle School SCHOOL PROFILE……………..Page 2

Professional Development: (1) Data driven decision making-P.L.C. (2) Collaborative decision making-P.L.C. (3) Units of Study (4) Technology Integration-iPad (5) PBIS (6) STAR Testing (7) Culturally Responsive Classroom Practices (8) Equity Institute (9) Developmental Designs I Family, School and Community Partnerships: (1) Cougar Cabinet food pantry (2) Baking pies for the La Crosse Community

Thanksgiving Dinner (3) Park & Rec activities (4) LCBA & LRBC basketball (5) Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA, YWCA (6) DARE/GREAT (7) Random Acts of Kindness (8) Marching Band Torchlight Parade (9) PTO/Parent Roundtable (10) Partnership with Washburn Neighborhood (11) Charter “SET” Governance Boards (12) Myrick Center—Wiscorps

Standards of the Heart (caring, success potential) E3: Students that strive for mutual understanding as contributing citizens in a diverse world. E4: Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective and responsible life choices. Core Values/Citizen Education: (1) Veterans Day Assembly (2) Student Council (3) Random Acts of Kindness (4) Black History Month Activities (5) PAWS Assemblies (6) PBIS Celebrations (7) YWCA-Restorative Justice Guidance/Pupil Services: (1) Developmental Guidance (2) YWCA-Restorative Justice (3) Social Skills & Friendship Groups (4) Cougar Cabinet Food/Clothing/Supply Pantry (5) PAWS Program (6) Career Day (7) Career Cruising/Academic & Career Planning (8) 6th Grade Academics/Knowledge/Achievement

Summer Orientation (AKA) (9) High School Transition - 9th Grade (10) Student Learning Profiles Community Involvement/Volunteer Work: (1) Collections for Food Pantry/Salvation Army (2) Cougar Cabinet Food Pantry (3) PTO Fundraising (4) German Club-Oktoberfest Celebration (5) German Club-Visit by Oktoberfest Royal Family (6) German Club-Visit to Nursing Home (7) Decorations for Community Thanksgiving Dinner (8) iFeed (9) Safe Routes to School Assemblies/School-Wide Efforts: (1) Concerts/Drama Production/Musical (2) National History Day Competition (3) Talent Show (4) Penny Wars & Food Drives (5) PAWS Recognition Assemblies (6) Veterans Day Assembly (7) Masquerade March Assembly (8) PTO Fundraising (9) Compassion Assemblies Clubs, Co-Ex Activities: (1) Grade 6-8 Interscholastic Sports (football, cross

country, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track) (2) Yearbook Club (3) Cooking Club (4) World Language Clubs (5) FBLA (6) FCCLA (7) Jazz Band (8) Chamber Orchestra (9) Drama (10) Musical (11) Show Choir (12) Holiday Brass Ensemble (13) Holiday Carolers

Logan Middle School SCHOOL PROFILE Evidence of Success December 2016


Leadership: Administrative Staff = Jay Pica, Principal Peter Schmitz, Dean of Students Trisha Bekkum, Administrative Assistant Alicia Nielsen, Administrative Assistant Key Committees = Team Leaders School Improvement Plan Safety Global Education Literacy Committee Math Committee Student Management Team P.B.I.S. School Day/Learning Time: Student Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:45 p.m. After-School Hours: 2:50 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Homework Club 3:50 p.m.-4:50 p.m. Co-Curriculars/Clubs Summer School Options-Enrichment & Intervention District Programming Successful Transitions Staff: Certified Staff: 44.15 FTE Teacher Assistants: 9 FTE Average Class Size: 26

School Information

Grades 6-8

Enrollment 435

Race/Ethnicity




Hispanic 4.1%


Two or More 9.2%

Student Groups





Spanish Immersion

6th – 8th Grade Global Education

Team YES: Youth Experiencing Success

After school tutoring

Co-curricular Programming

“Jump Start” 6th Grade Transition Program

Homework Clubs

Music – Jazz band, show choir, band,

orchestra, choir

Talent Show productions

Student Leadership Team

Accelerated Mathematics

Unique School Programs/Accomplishments: (Things We’re Most Proud Of) Global Education

Spanish Immersion Spelling Bee

Geography Bee

National History Day Battle of the Books

Team YES—Youth Experiencing Success

Community Garden/Quilts/Health Adventures/Community Contributions Restorative Justice

High Performance Learners Program/Co-Curricular Programs/Music/Technology

MS-HS Visitation Day for 8th Graders/EL-MS Visitation Day for 5th Graders/Jump Start for Incoming 6th Grade Orientation

Food Pantry/Clothes Closet/Champions Partnership with Logan High School/USGS Partnership

Recognizing Academic Success and Promoting a Positive School Culture/Academic

Pep Assembly Positive Behavior Intervention Supports

High Academic Standards: E2: Students will demonstrate a high level of individual success in all required and elective academic/curricular areas using multiple measure of performance

For more statistics: http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp Curriculum-Based Achievement Indicators: 6th-8th Grade Assessments: State, District, Classroom, and STAR Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Music Programs, and Art Shows

Battle of the Books

National History Day Academics Outside of School Day: Science Expo

Homework Club


Logan Middle School SCHOOL PROFILE……………..Page 2

School Mission Logan Middle School is a collaborative community that inspires continuous learning for all.

School Vision (1) LMS students engage in the learning process as

they acquire the skills necessary to become responsible, contributing citizens within our global community.

(2) LMS staff members deliver and assess relevant curriculum that meets the diverse learning needs of our students.

(3) LMS staff members actively build relationships in order to ensure a nurturing and safe environment.

(4) LMS parents will support their children, school programs, and staff.

School Value Statements

We will: (1) Provide a safe and inviting classroom environment

with clear expectations and specific academic and behavior goals.

(2) Work collaboratively to develop instructional strategies and design methods of assessment utilizing data to enhance student learning.

(3) Be committed to keeping parents informed about their student’s progress and seek opportunities to invite their active support of our school.

(4) Promote a positive school climate by modeling core values that we hope to instill in our students.

Professional Development: (1) Differentiated Instruction (2) Teaching and Assessing 21st Century Skills (3) Global Education (4) Conventions in All Academic Sreas (5) Washburn Academy (6) Cohort Groups Attended WSRA Conference (7) Technology Training (8) Grant Writing Workshops (9) Culturally Responsive Classroom Practices (10) Professional Learning Communities (11) Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (12) Team/Co-Teaching

(13) Response to Intervention Family, School and Community Partnerships: (1) Parent-Teacher Conferences in Fall and Spring (2) 6th Grade Orientation Night (3) Jump Start (6th grade Summer Transition) (4) Hmong and African American Family Nights Global Festival: (1) UW-L partnership (2) La Crosse Tribune/Newspapers in the classroom (3) Western Technical College – Career Day (4) La Crosse Police Department Connection (5) Liaison officer (6) Gundersen Health System (7) Newsletter (8) Before/After school tutoring and programming (9) Field Trips to higher education institutions for

minority/at-risk students (10) Chinese Teacher Exchange (11) Host to Chinese student visitors

Standards of the Heart (caring, success potential) E3: Students that strive for mutual understanding as contributing citizens in a diverse world. E4: Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective and responsible life choices. Core Values/Citizen Education:

School-Wide Theme. Core values are posted in classrooms and are discussed throughout the school year. Students are also recognized with incentives for demonstrating core values. Core values are demonstrated not only throughout the school day but during before & afterschool programs, intramural and co-curricular activities.

Guidance/Pupil Services: Students are afforded opportunities to develop socially, intellectually, and emotionally through our pupil service personnel. Individual and small group opportunities exist for children with our professionally trained school counselors, school psychologist and cultural liaisons.

Community Involvement/Volunteer Work: (1) Health Adventures (2) After School Programming (3) Partnership with UW-L (4) Community Garden Participation (5) Pumpkin Pie for Community Thanksgiving Dinner (6) Delivery of Food Items via Logan Middle School’s Food

Pantry to Families in Need (7) River City Strings (8) Oktoberfest Parade (9) Raking/Shoveling for the Elderly (10) Hunger Task Force

Assemblies/School-Wide Efforts: (1) Anything’s Possible Day: Academic Pep Assembly and

National Speaker. (2) Hmong and African American Family Nights (3) African American History Celebration (4) Career Day at Western Technical College (5) Student Recognitions: PAWS, PBIS, Student of the

Month (6) PBIS Behavioral Expectation Teachings Clubs, Co-Ex Activities: (1) Various Athletic Co-Curricular Options (2) Student Leadership Team (3) Homework Club (4) Various After School Programs (5) Babysitting Classes (6) Woodworking (7) Robotics (8) Cake Decorating (9) Hip-Hop (10) Break Dancing

Longfellow Middle School SCHOOL PROFILE Evidence of Success December 2016


Leadership: Administrative Staff = Dr. Penny A. Reedy, Principal Jon Baudek, Associate Principal Jacie Mailey-Faas, Administrative Assistant Robin Wilson, Administrative Assistant Key Committees = Team Leaders-Staff Comprised of 8 Pods in the School Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) Longfellow Way Committee (PBIS) Student Management Team (SMT) Attendance Committee MRT/Crisis Team RTI Committee School Day/Learning Time: Student Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:45 p.m. After-School Hours: 2:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Homework Club (Co-Curricular Activities, Tutoring, Family Activities) Summer School Options-Enrichment & Intervention Academic/Enrichment Classes Staff: Certified Staff: 52.27 FTE Teacher Assistants: 7 FTE Average Class Size: 26

School Information

Grades 6-8

Enrollment 521

Race/Ethnicity




Hispanic 3.65%


Two or More 5.37%

Student Groups





6 Degrees - Anti-Bullying Improvisation Group State Middle Level Honors Band Choir Orchestra Homework Club Health Adventures FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) World Language Programs Spelling Bee Geo Bee FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of

America) Battle of the Books National History Day (NHD) Robotics Program Mind Craft Club


Longfellow Middle School- a TRUE “Middle School Philosophy”

Longfellow Middle School named, Apple Distinguished School for 2015-2016. This award is based on the

advanced use of technology for student learning. There are only 4 schools in the State of Wi with this honor.

Transformational learning for all students with the iPad- fourth year of a full 6-8th grade iPad implementation.

Longfellow Middle School is the leader in technology learning for our students in the district.

PBIS School of Distinction- 2014 to present. The Longfellow Way as it is referred to is the systems we have in

place to identify appropriate and inappropriate behavior and to reward our students for aiding our building and sustaining our culture.

Continuation of Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s). These PLC’s drove continuous instructional

improvement for all of our students. A concentration was placed on Tier I Universal Instruction-particularly common formative assessments.

Response to Intervention (RTI) systems set up to respond immediately to the academic needs of our students

based on data and formative assessments. In particular, the Tier II and Tier III students. Concentration on Tier

III services for all students.

Shared teaching curriculum between teachers and pods- Understanding by Design (UBD) Teachers identify what

students should know and be able to demonstrate on the front end of instruction.

Fifth year of Professional Development School (PDS) with UW-La Crosse. Longfellow/LDI Staff worked with 34

clinical I and II students to continue this collaboration.

A school of excellence based on community/global service. Community Services performed at or for: Coulee

Region Humane Society, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Myrick Center, Gunderson Health System, students in Santa Celia in Nicaragua, Haiti Earthquake Medical Relief, Mayo Cancer Center, Homeless Shelters

Seventh Annual School-Wide “5K Running For A Reason” Fund-Raising Project for La Crosse YMCA Live Strong

Program for cancer survivors.

Very active Longfellow Clothing/Food Pantry. This pantry was designed to meet the basic needs of our students.

The focus was on every day hunger and centered on nutritious snacks for our students.

Equal Exchange Fair Trade Project-6th grade entrepreneurs pair up with businessmen in South America and sell

products from these countries. Students corresponded with Peruvian artists through Skype and pen pal letters with their children. The profits were donated.

Our middle school band students were represented at two major events this year: the first performance occurred

at the Rotunda of the State Capitol in March of 2015 and the second was when our students played for the National Band Association (NBA) in Appleton WI in January of 2016.

High Academic Standards: E2: Students will demonstrate a high level of individual success in all required and elective academic/curricular areas using multiple measure of performance

For more statistics: http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp

Curriculum-Based Achievement Indicators: Authentic Projects from Pods/Pettibone Park Underwater Lagoon Topography/Coulee Kids Podcasts/6th Grade

FairTrade Program

Geography Bee/Spelling Bee/Battle of the Books/Science Expo/ WCATY Programs/Robotics

Music Programs-90% of Vocal and Instrumental Music Students get a First Rating at Solo/Ensemble Vocal

Contest

Significant Student Gains in “Read for Life” and “Rewards”, and “Words Their Way” Programs

Academics Outside of School Day:

All Pods had Individual Homework Clubs

Battle of the Books/National History Day/HPL/Robotics/Jazz Band

6th and 7th Grade Summer School (Project Based Learning)


Longfellow Middle School SCHOOL PROFILE……………..Page 2

School Mission Relationships-Engagement-Learning

School Vision

Make it Matter!

Goals Academic-to engage all learners in their academics

via teacher expertise and student input into their learning

(1) To increase literacy and numeracy as designated by testing instruments and progress monitoring tools. To continue to provide learning experiences in curriculum that promotes the acquisition of knowledge, higher order thinking skills, and problem solving abilities of students.

Affective-to demonstrate Emotional and Social

Growth in Longfellow Middle School Learners (1) To promote a positive school culture for all

students and staff members. (2) To aid students in being accountable for their own

behavior. (3) To promote and engage students in their physical

and emotional health. Professional Development: (1) Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s)-data

driven decision making (2) Training on RTI 100% of staff- Tier I flexible

grouping for all students (3) Tier II Positive Behavior Supports Training (4) Individual professional Living/Learning Plans (LLP) (5) Technology focused instruction-adult driven and

designed to increase student achievement (6) Differentiated Instruction (DI) for all staff-

Universal Family, School and Community Partnerships: (1) Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences’ Center (2) Wisconsin DNR (3) USGS (4) U.S. Fish and Wildlife (5) Friends of the Fisheries (6) Mississippi Valley Archeology Center (7) UW-L (8) Viterbo University Career Day (9) Festival Foods (10) Mount La Crosse-6th grade (11) Big Muddy River Rendezvous (12) Hixon Forest /Myrick Center (13) La Crosse Education Foundation Innovation Grants (14) Athletics (15) Concerts and Music Festivals (16) Gundersen Health System (17) Small Business for Teens (18) FBLA (19) FCCLA (20) PTO (21) Mead and Hunt Engineering and Math Partnership (22) Athletic Booster Organization (23) Army Corps of Engineers (24) CESA #4 (25) Mueller Marketing Inc (26) Apple Corporation (27) Pepsi Corporation

Standards of the Heart (caring, success potential) E3: Students that strive for mutual understanding as contributing citizens in a diverse world. E4: Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective and responsible life choices. Core Values/Citizen Education: (1) Patterned district values and beliefs with Longfellow’s goals and objectives. (2) Fifth year of Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS)- “The Longfellow Way” for

our students/staff (3) Emphasis on ensuring that every student has a connection with an adult in

the building. (4) Our values are taught and modeled through our daily interactions with our

students and how we treat each other as a staff.

Guidance/Pupil Services: (1) Developmental Counseling (2) Provide student support groups quarterly (3) Development of new food and clothing pantry for the school (4) Individual counseling for students (5) Comprehensive Counseling Model—meet with all 8th grade parents and

students as to high school goals (6) Career Day (7) Health Adventures

Community Involvement/Volunteer Work: (1) Marsh Duck Trail Repair (2) Myrick Center Trail Repair (3) Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences’ Center (4) FACT (5) FCCLA (6) FBLA (7) Helping Hands Food Pantry (8) Going Green project (9) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Field Research

Assemblies/School-Wide Efforts: (1) Grade Level Meetings: PBIS—Based on: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Productive-

every quarter student behavior was celebrated with the “Newspaper Fashion Show, Sumo Suits, Fun Day, and Get Off Your Duff Day.”

(2) Runnin’ For a Reason-“Kidz Care” All-School 5K. (3) Veterans Day (4) Positive Behaviors Support (PBS) Quarterly Celebrations (5) National History Day (NHD) Competition- National Qualifier (6) High School Choir and Band Assemblies (7) Playin' For the Pantry Community Event to raise money for our food pantry.

Clubs, Co-Ex Activities: (1) Art Club (2) Boys’ Chorus (3) Cross Country (4) Diversity Club (5) Drama Club (6) FACT (7) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of

America (FCCLA) (8) Football (9) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) (10) Girls’/Boys’ Basketball

(11) Girls’ Softball (12) Homework Club (13) Jazz Band (14) Polar Bear Club (15) Show Choir (16) Six Degrees (17) Student Council (18) Track and Field (19) Volleyball (20) Wrestling (21) Year Book Committee

SOTA II SCHOOL PROFILE Evidence of Success December 2016


Leadership: Administrative Staff = Melissa Murray, Principal Eric Check, Dean of Students Ledi Loeffler, Admin Assistant Sandi Hakomaki, Admin Assistant Key Committees = S.E.T. Team S.E.T. (Governance Board) PTO/Parent Roundtable School Day/Learning Time: Student Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:45 p.m. After-School Hours: 2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Grade 6-8: Sports, Music, Clubs, Academic Tutoring Summer School Options-Enrichment & Intervention Academic/Enrichment Classes ELL Summer Science Program Staff: Certified Staff: 2 FTE Teacher Assistants: 0 FTE Average Class Size: 21

School Information:

Grades 6-8

Enrollment 45

Race/Ethnicity




Hispanic 4.44%


Two or more 4.44%

Student Groups




Additional data available at: http://

wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp School Programs & Co-Curricular: Athletics (football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track) HPL PBIS Battle of the Books Spelling Bee Geography Bee Yearbook Club National History Day Small Business for Teens Student of the Month Student Council Drama Club FBLA FCCLA PAWS German Club World Cultures Club Jazz Band Holiday Brass Chamber Orchestra Show Choir Career Exploration Service Learning Overnight Experiences Supersize Your Dreams Hands-On Learning Retreat


Project based blended instructional model with student daily use of online learning

platform.

Community collaboration with the Arts community; Creative Drama (Viterbo &

Weber Center for the Arts), Local art galleries, and Dance (University of Wisconsin La-Crosse)

Daily collaboration with Lincoln Fine Arts staff, developing exploration of current

student interests and new learning.

Integration of technology and Arts to daily learning & projects and presentation of

learning & projects.

Integration of technology and Arts with Lincoln Fine arts staff during IMPA

(Innovators, Makers, Performing, Artists) daily.

Parent Nights

SOTA II Performances in fall (teacher chosen) and in spring (student created)

Project based exploration of world and cultures

Culturally Responsive Classroom Practices including elements of Responsive

Classroom/Developmental Designs High Academic Standards: E2: Students will demonstrate a high level of individual success in all required and elective academic/curricular areas using multiple measure of performance (see performance data)

For more statistics: http://wisedash.dpi.wi.gov/Dashboard/portalHome.jsp Curriculum-Based Achievement Indicators: World Language Competition, and Math & Science Expo, 8th Grade Career Day

Battle of the Books, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee Innovation Show Down

Academics Outside of School Day: Homework Club, School Drama Production, School Musical, Show Choir, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Holiday Brass Ensemble, Holiday Carolers, Chamber Orchestra, Cooking Club, FBLA, FCCLA, Student Council, Yearbook Club


SOTA II SCHOOL PROFILE……………..Page 2

Goals: (1) Individualized Learning (2) Project/Discovery Based (3) Integration of Arts & Technology (4) Student Accountability Professional Development: (1) District Offerings (2) PLC-District Wide (3) STEAM Family, School and Community Partnerships: (1) SOTA I (2) Food Co-Op (3) PTO (4) Cougar Cabinet (5) WTC (6) Student teachers with Viterbo and UW-La Crosse (7) Weber Center for the Performing Arts (8) Farm Partnership

Standards of the Heart (caring, success potential) E3: Students that strive for mutual understanding as contributing citizens in a diverse world. E4: Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective and responsible life choices. Core Values/Citizen Education: (1) Responsibility and Accountability (2) Respect (3) Relationships Guidance/Pupil Services: (1) Developmental Guidance (2) Restorative Justice Circles-YMCA (3) Cougar Cabinet Food/Clothing/Supply Pantry (4) Career Cruising/Counseling/Occupations (5) 6th Grade Academics/Knowledge/Achievement

Summer Orientation (6) High School Transition - 9th Grade (7) Student Council (8) Developmental Design/Responsive Classroom Community Involvement/Volunteer Work: (1) Cougar Cabinet Food/Clothing/Supply Pantry (2) SOTA I Reading Buddies (3) Community Garden (4) iFeed (5) Weber Center Partnership Assemblies/School-Wide Efforts: (1) SOTA II Public Performances & Informance (2) Concerts/Drama Production/Musical (3) National History Day Competition (4) Talent Show (5) Penny Wars & Food Drives (6) PAWS Recognition Assemblies (7) Veterans Day Assembly (8) Masquerade March Assembly (9) PTO Fundraising (10) Compassion Assemblies Clubs, Co-Ex Activities: (1) Grade 6-8 Interscholastic Sports (football, cross

country, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track) (2) Yearbook Club (3) Cooking Club (4) World Language Clubs (5) FBLA (6) FCCLA (7) Jazz Band (8) Chamber Orchestra (9) Drama (10) Musical (11) Show Choir (12) Holiday Brass Ensemble (13) Holiday Carolers (14) Art Gallery

coulee montessori (grades 6-8) district mission (e1): · pdf filecoulee montessori (grades...

Documents