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Kent School District

Kent School District. October 5, 2011. KSD By The Numbers. 1 Most diverse district in Washington State 2 Second-largest employer in the Kent area 4 Fourth-largest district in Washington State

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Kent School District

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  1. Kent School District October 5, 2011

  2. KSD By The Numbers 1Most diverse district in Washington State 2Second-largest employer in the Kent area 4Fourth-largest district in Washington State 8Serving the cities of Kent, Covington, and parts of Auburn, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton, SeaTac, and unincorporated King County 40schools 72-square miles Over130languages spoken by KSD students 1.6million miles driven over 119 bus routes 3.4 million meals served in a year

  3. Demographics 2000-2010 2010 2000 .8% 1.1% Asian 16.70% 2.10% 12.8% 18.90% 9.1% 11.90% 6.10% 17.40% 70.80% 43.90%

  4. Languages Spoken More than 130 languages spoken by KSD students and families

  5. Free And Reduced Lunch • The dots represent identified households. • F&R meals served in KSD is at 52.13%* * As of 10/5/11

  6. Comparison to State Assessment Scores

  7. Comparison to State Assessment Scores

  8. Comparison to State Assessment Scores

  9. We Have Shifted Our Definitions of Success From: Universal Access to Universal Success

  10. Systems Approach to Achievement Gap • Strategic Plan from over 7,000 voices • Seven Goals and System Action Plans • Intense Analysis of District Achievement Principal District Support Teams: Targeted Support for School Improvement • Tiered Intervention supports all students at a particular skill and moves them to the next level

  11. Systems Approach to Achievement Gap continued • To support English Language Learners (ELL), the district partnered with Heritage University to provide ELL certification to teachers • Inclusive Education (Special Education) increases access for each student to grade-level curriculum and instruction within the general education setting

  12. College Readiness/College Bound Scholarship • 91% enrollment in the College Bound Scholarship in 2010-2011 up from 31% in 2007-2008 • District’s combined average SAT scores are higher than the state’s. • 2010 Four National Merit Scholarship Finalists • 2011 Two more National Merit Scholarship Semi- Finalists announced. • Cradle to College

  13. Graduation Rates Are Increasing

  14. Full-Day Kindergarten • In all elementary schools for 2011-2012 • School Board views this as a priority • Research shows efficacy full-day K

  15. Refugee Transition Center • Opened in 2008 • Serve students K-12 • Ensure refugee students’ high academic performance • Strengthen the skills, knowledge of parents • Iraq, Burma, Bhutan, Nepal, Somalia, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, and Iran • Tutoring 110 students

  16. Kinder to College Giving Kids Wings to Their Dreams Started 2010 - Green River & Highline - Community Colleges 2011 - 900 students & 200 parents - 8 colleges and universities - NPR heard on 187 stations nationally

  17. Community EngagementKey to Current and Future Success • Parent volunteers, student-family support, mentors, instructional support tutors, financial support, building, and grounds. • $725,575 and growing daily

  18. Technology • One-to-One Laptop • Tech Expo • Bridging the Gap • Best of the Web 2011

  19. Parent EngagementOpportunities to Foster Success

  20. KSD and Stand For ChildrenEducation is everyone’s business STAND TOGETHER to advocate for and support historically underrepresented students, parents, and communities with sustainable policies that insure: • Equitable Funding in Education • Adequate Funding for Education • Vigorous Pre-K Educational Opportunities • Increased Parental Involvement At All Levels and • The Resources Needed to Continue to Close the Achievement Gap

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