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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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Donner Springs celebrated a successful collaboration with the Sierra Arts Foundation that enabled the school to celebrate the arts in memory of a beloved staff member, Mr. Ed Macmillan.- Additional highlights included:
Two student productions showcasing artists Tiffany Mayorga, Bernie Beauchamp, & Tom McCormack. - Participation in the Reading First Initiative.Three teachers applied for their National Board certification.
- The fifth grade scores on the Nevada Writing Proficiency Test increased by 15%.
- Implemented a school-wide writing program with grade specific rubrics that aligned to the six writing traits.
- On-site instructional coach (IC) funded through SB 185 and 5 SLFs.
- First year of reauthorization of the Catch the Dream 21st Century Intervention Program.
- On-going collaborative partnership with Sheehan/VanWoert/Bigotti Architects.
- Continuing partnerships with the City of Reno, Sierra Kids, and the Truckee Meadows Boys and Girls Club.
- Added four Promethean ActivBoards to classrooms, bringing the total to eight in use in our school.
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Goals and Objectives |
Goal 1
Goal 1: Increase the percentage of LEP, Hispanic, IEP, & FRL populations proficient in English /language arts (ELA).
Objective(s):
Measurable Objective(s): Third through sixth grade, students in each of the disaggregated groups will demonstrate a minimum of 5% increase in ELA proficiency as measured by the state and district CRTs.
Goal 2
Goal 2: Increase the percentage of LEP, Hispanic/Latino, IEP, & FRL populations who are proficient in math.
Objective(s):
Measurable Objective(s): Third through sixth grade students in each of the disaggregated groups will demonstrate a minimum of 5% increase in math proficiency as measured by the state and district CRTs.
Goal 3
Goal 3: Increase the percentage of LEP, Hispanic/Latino, IEP, & FRL populations who are proficient in writing.
Objective(s):
Measurable Objective(s): Fifth grade students in each of the disaggregated groups will demonstrate writing proficiency as measured by the Nevada Writing Proficiency test and student work samples.
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