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Mission Statement |
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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. |
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The Dunn ES community continues to focus on academic achievement. Our primary goal is to increase proficiency in math, reading and writing. New science curriculum was introduced to sixth graders.- The number of 5th graders who scored ‘proficient’ on the mandated writing test doubled as teachers used Step Up To Writing.
- Dunn ES again met the AMAO (Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives) requirements for English Language Learners.
- A Read 180 Computer Lab program provided intensive literacy instruction for struggling 4th graders.
- Our after school tutoring program, funded by the Washoe Education Foundation, helps students improve their literacy skills.
- A Social Resource Program was created to teach students with Asperger’s Syndrome social skills needed to succeed in school.
- Our school’s Safety Plan was updated to improve the efficiency of fire drills and Code Red practices.
- Students hear a daily message to build character by encouraging them to take responsibility for their choices and actions.
- A new before-school breakfast program provides a nutritious meal to 100 students each day so they are more prepared to learn.
- The Artist in Residence Program, sponsored by Sierra Arts, provided an enriching visual arts experience to 200 students.
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Goals and Objectives |
Goal 1
Our goal is to increase math proficiency for all students to ensure performance at grade level standards
Objective(s):
Our objective is that more than 56% of students in grades 3-6 score proficiently on state CRT assessments.
Goal 2
Our goal in literacy is to increase proficiency for all students to ensure performance at grade level standards.
Objective(s):
Our objective is that more than 56% of students in grades 3-6 score proficiently on state CRT reading assessments.
Goal 3
Our goal in writing is to increase proficiency for all students, with special attention to disaggregated groups.
Objective(s):
Our objective is that more than 32% of 5th grade students will earn a score of 12 or higher on the Analytic Trait Writing Exam.
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