Northwood Elementary

Magnify Our Strengths2007-2008

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.

"Northwood ... where the journey of learning begins ..."

We are a caring community dedicated to developing lifelong learners who maximize their individual potential and are responsible, respectful citizens.

Our mission is to provide quality instruction using research-based best practices. In addition we encourage collaboration and teamwork between staff, parents, community members, and students. We respect the diversity and uniqueness of all people. We encourage risk-taking through creativity and innovation and develop responsible and respectful citizens while sparking a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Strategic Directions

StudentAchievement

Equity & Equal Opportunity

CommunicationEffective Accountability

Student Achievement Goal 1.1

• Increase academic rigor for all students

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

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

Your School Initiatives

• <Insert example of your work toward this direction>

Student Achievement

• Insert WASL Data from Bob here. Include an additional slide with positive trends i.e. SpEd students are scoring higher …other good news

Student Achievement

Goal 2.1• Continue implementing improved evaluation system for all

staffGoal 2.2• Continue implementing improved hiring practicesGoal 2.3• Continue effective collective bargaining with all groupsGoal 2.4• Implement an articulated professional development programGoal 2.5• Continue to build the cultural competence of all staff and

students

Equity & Equal Opportunity

Your School InitiativesEquity & Equal Opportunity

• <Insert example of your work toward this direction>

Goal 3.1

• Strengthen communications between schools, parents, and the community through parent and community engagement.

Goal 32.

Continue to implement the district’s communication plan

Effective Communication

Your School Initiatives

• <Insert example of your work toward this direction>

Effective Communication

Goal 4.1

• Provide students with safe, equitable learning spaces and open new facilities on time and on budget.

Goal 4.2

• Examine district practices for improved efficiency and safety.

Goal 4.3

• Develop an integrated, district-wide approach to technology.

Goal 4.4

• Implement an effective district-wide decision-making process.

Goal 4.5

• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by maintaining a 5% general fund balance.

Accountability

Goal 4.4

• Develop, implement, and communicate 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

Your School Initiatives

• <Insert example of your work toward this direction>

Accountability

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Magnify Our Strengths2007-2008