zeiger elementary state of the school 2008-09

ZEIGER 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.

Edward Zeiger Elementary:

Mission, Vision, Beliefsand 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

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

1. What is it we expect students to learn?

2. How we know when they have learned it?

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

4. 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 ResultsWASL Comparison

Across Grade Levels 3 - 6

WASL ReadingWASL ReadingGrade 3Grade 3

Grade 3 WASL Reading Performance

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2005-06 2006-07 2007-08


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2005-06 80 75

2006-07 79 78

2007-08 79 80

ZEIGER ELEMENTARY District

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2003-04 70 76

2004-05 83 84

2005-06 82 83

2006-07 83 82

2007-08 72 77


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2005-06 82 812006-07 74 772007-08 83 81


WASL ReadingGrade 6




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2005-06 71 69

2006-07 72 74

2007-08 76 71


WASL Reading 2005-08

83.079.5 81.5 82.1

70.7

79.483.5

73.6 72.1

79.2

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Percent Meeting Standard on WASL Grades 3-6Reading 2005-08

ZEIGER ELEMENTARY

WASL Performance by Level:Reading Grades 3 – 6

READING WASL 2008Percent of Students by Performance Level

7

13

34

46

6

20

27

46

5

11

34

49

5

19

41

35

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Meets StandardDoes Not Meet Standard

WASL MathematicsWASL MathematicsGrade 3Grade 3

Grade 3 WASL: Mathematics Performance

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Percent Meeting Math StandardSchool & District

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2005-06 75 68

2006-07 78 74

2007-08 70 74


WASL MathematicsGrade 4

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2003-04 45 55

2004-05 59 62

2005-06 77 61

2006-07 70 65

2007-08 60 59


WASL MathematicsWASL MathematicsGrade 5Grade 5



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2005-06 64 60

2006-07 73 64

2007-08 77 66


WASL MathematicsGrade 6

WASL MathematicsWASL MathematicsGrade Grade 66



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2005-06 46 49

2006-07 56 56

2007-08 62 53


WASL Math 2005-08

ZEIGER ELEMENTARY

58.9

75.0 76.5

64.2

45.7

78.4

70.472.6

55.7

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76.7

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Percent Meeting Standard on WASL Grades 3-6Math 2005-08

WASL Performance by Level:Math Grades 3 – 6

MATHEMATICS WASL 2008Percent of Students by Performance Level

10

15

43

31

2018

23

37

6

16

25

51

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34

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ZEIGER ELEMENTARY

Meets StandardDoes Not Meet Standard

WASL ReadingGrade 4

WASL WritingWASL WritingGrade 4Grade 4

Grade 4 WASL Writing Performance

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Grade 4 WASL Writing Performance

Percent Meeting Writing StandardSchool & District

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2003-04 54 542004-05 60 60

2005-06 74 572006-07 76 632007-08 61 61


WASL Science WASL Science Grade 5Grade 5

Grade 5 WASL Science Performance

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Grade 5 WASL Science Performance

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2003-04 22 29

2004-05 38 39

2005-06 37 38

2006-07 42 37

2007-08 62 45


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.


Zeiger’s InitiativesEquity & Equal Opportunity

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

• Continued emphasis of our “RESPECT” policy.


• At Zeiger Elementary We Respect:

• Learning• All People• Property• Language• Personal Space

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


Zeiger’s Initiatives• Zeiger Explorers Bulletin• Zeiger Elementary Website• “School Messenger” System• Classroom/SWIFT Websites• Student PLUS Parent Access


Goal 4.1 provide students a safe, appropriateand 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 4.2Examine 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.

• Zeiger’s staff Leadership Committee includes parent representatives as members.

Accountability

ZEIGER ELEMENTARY

Now is the time!2008 - 2009

zeiger elementary state of the school 2008-09

Education

wasl performance

wasl mathematics grade

wasl reading grade

mathematics performance

waslreading performance

grade levels

grade spans

waslwriting performance