Report Card -
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
 
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
 
Lemmon Valley Elementary School
Kara Nelson, Principal
255 West Patrician Drive
Reno, NV 89506
Phone: 775-677-5460 Fax: 775-677-5462
Website: www.washoe.k12.nv.us
 
 
Mission Statement
The Washoe County School District provides each student the opportunity to achieve his or her potential through a superior education in a safe and challenging environment in order to develop responsible and productive citizens for our diverse and rapidly changing community.
 
Highlights
This year LVES has made great improvements by focusing on academic achievement for all students by focusing on the intervention blocks, and increasing positives behaviors through PBS.
  • Curriculum Based Measures were used to regularly monitor the progress of our students in reading and math.
  • Specific interventions/enrichment blocks for literacy and math were implemented in all grade levels.
  • The Education Foundation supported after-school literacy tutoring for our at-risk students.
  • LVES was awarded an Insturctional Coach, Reading Specialist, Full Day Kindergarten, and a Vice Principal via SB 185 monies.
  • Our counselor implemented a peer mediation system titled "Peace Pals" for students to help solve minor playground disputes.
  • LVES continues to take part in Teach 4 Success observations in order to guide professional development around best practices.
  • LVES was awarded monies from the Van Sickle Found. for technology improvements and ongoing staff professional development.
  • Site improvements include a new school sign and updated landscaping around our shade structure/quiet area.
  • LVES continues to celebrate student learning and achievements through Achievement Assemblies each quarter.
 
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Increase student achievement in reading and writing for all students, closing the gaps for our non-proficient students.

Objective(s):
The 2007-2008 AYP report shows that 51.29% of all Lemmon Valley students were proficient in ELA, just under the 51.7% target. Lemmon Valley will decrease the number of non-proficient student overall by 10%, as measured by the 08-09 State CRT in reading and the 08-09 State Writing Proficiency Exam.

Goal 2
Increase student achievement in math for all students, closing the gaps for our non-proficient students.

Objective(s):
The 2007-2008 AYP report shows that 54.48% of all Lemmon Valley students were proficient in math, just under the 54.6% target. Therefore, Lemmon Valley will decrease the number of non-proficient students overall by 10% as measured by the 08-09 State CRT in math.

Goal 3
Increase positive behaviors school-wide for the 2008-2009 school year.

Objective(s):
For the 2008-2009 school year, LVES will report a decrease in overall office discipline referrals compared to the 2007-2008 school year with the implementation of Positive Behavior Support system school-wide.