Report Card -
Walter Johnson Junior High School
 
Walter Johnson Junior High School
 
Walter Johnson Junior High School
Terry Ann Sobrero, Principal
7701 Ducharme Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89145
Phone: 702-799-4480 Fax: 702-799-4497
Website: schools.ccsd.net/johnson
 
 
Mission Statement
The mission of Johnson Junior High School, in partnership with the community, is to challenge and empower students to reach their full potential.
 
Highlights
Walter Johnson JHS is committed to working with students and their families to instill lifelong learning within the classroom. Students are empowered to succeed and reach their maximum potential.
  • School-wide RTI monitoring provided data to students, increasing their success in the math and reading curricula.
  • 365 students participated in Saturday Test Prep Camps in preparation for the 2010-2011 Criterion Referenced Tests.
  • Graduate Advocate Program (GAP) was incorporated to assist at-risk 8th grade students with mentoring and monitoring success.
  • Accelerated Math, College Ed, Compass Math, Reading Plus, Read 180 and Renzulli Learning were utilized to promote success.
  • Daily STPT collaboration enhanced student success through parent/teacher conferences, team and department meetings.
  • The Lady Eagles basketball team became regional champions and reached the city semi-finals.
  • The school archery team competed and won the state championship and has qualified to compete in nationals in Kentucky.
  • Excellent and superior ratings were awarded to all Johnson JHS performing arts groups at the CCSD fine arts festivals.
  • Over 50% of the student body participated in extracurricular activities throughout the year, including Special Olympics.
 
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Johnson JHS will institute vertical alignment within the core content areas to instill ongoing student success.

Objective(s):
Grades 6 through 8 will show a 10% reduction in non-proficiency in all subgroups in all areas.

Goal 2
School collaboration will address Components of an Effective Lesson, Differentiated Instruction and Depth of Knowledge.

Objective(s):
Teachers will show 90% utilization of CEL, DOK and differentiated instruction as well as 90% standardized lessons and common assessments based on the core curriculum.