08.09 State Of The School

WildWood Elementary

NOW IS THE TIME!2008-2009

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 Vision/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 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

WildWood Initiatives

• Staff Advisory Model• Math & Reading Focus• ELO’s to support Math &

Reading• Begin Reading Interventions• Breakfast Program

Student Achievement

Goal 2.1Continue implementation of an evaluation system for all staff

Goal 2.2Implement an articulated professional development program and train staff in support of our goals.

Goal 2.3Increase cultural competence system-wide.

Equity & Equal Opportunity

WildWood InitiativesEquity & Equal Opportunity

• Diversity Team

• Diversity focus at PAWS assemblies

• Diversity focus at Staff meetings

• GLAD Training offered

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

Effective Communication

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

Effective Communication

WildWood Initiatives

• Teacher School Bus

• Starbucks w/ Mr. Malone

• School Messenger

• Watch DOGS

Effective Communication

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

WildWood Initiatives

• Interactive Whiteboards

• Sound Field Systems

• Closed Circuit WE-TV

• Safety Updates

Accountability