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Mission Statement |
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The Washoe County School District sets out to create an education system where all students achieve academic success, develop personal and civic responsibility, and achieve career and college readiness for the 21st century. |
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Juniper is the center of a learning community. We believe in educating the whole child. Children, staff, families, and our community collaborate to ensure each child receives an excellent education.- Dedicated and hard-working certified and classified staff providing a comprehensive and rigorous education
- Professional Learning Community teacher leadership for continual improvement to ensure student achievement
- Education Alliance and Edujob grants provided funding for salaries, materials, and staff development for tutoring in literacy
- Edujob grant provided funding for three teachers; two intervention specialists, and one classroom teacher
- District funded a full day kindergarten teacher providing a strong foundation for learning
- Students earn awards quarterly for Scholarship, Friendship, Effort, Citizenship and Attendance.
- School events include Joy Choir, Bingo for Books, Math/Science Expo, School Picnic, Academic/Literacy Expo, Field Day, & Talent Show
- Family & Community Partners: Sparks Target, Baring Blvd. 7/11, Tropical Penguin Scuba; Read and Succeed & parent volunteers
- Student Leadership projects include No Bullying campaign, recycling, food and clothing drives, pride wall and spirit week
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Goals and Objectives |
Goal 1
Reading: All students demonstrate grade level proficiency in fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and informational text.
Objective(s):
75% of students in the content area of reading will be proficient (scoring 75% or above) as measured by the WCSD, and state reading diagnostic tests by May 2011. Currently, test results show 68% of 3rd through 6th grade students were proficient on reading CRTs.
Goal 2
Math: All students exhibit grade level proficiency in computation, problem solving, geometry,and measurement.
Objective(s):
85% of students in the content area of math will be proficient (scoring 75% or above), as measured by the WCSD and state diagnostic tests by May 2011. Currently, test results show 79% of 3rd through 6th grade students were proficient on math CRTs.
Goal 3
Writing: All students will be proficient on grade level writing samples and state writing exam.
Objective(s):
75% of all students in writing will demonstrate their skills as defined by traits (voice, conventions, ideas, organization) to the level of 3 or above, as measured by various writing samples, including the state Writing Exam, 2011. Test results show that 47% of 5th grade students are proficient.
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