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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 "Quest for Excellence" drives our efforts as we continue to implement our five-year School Improvement Plan. Our goal is success for all students with an emphasis on the ninth grade year.- AP Students took 813 exams in 23 subject areas. Three students earned National Merit Finalist and seven semifinalists.
- Vicki Collaro (Math), Mike McMurray (Science) and Peggy Hickman (English) earned National Board Certification.
- The Caxton Yearbook earned the 2008 National Scholastic Press Associations Pacemaker Award.
- Excalibur received the Gallup Award by International Quill & Scroll & Gold Medalist Certificate by Columbia Scholastic Press.
- Marching Band won its 11th Nevada State Championship and participated in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena Calif.
- Candy Carter (English) was selected for the Phyllis Cayton Perry International Educator Award.
- Sue Knafelc (Math) was selected for the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement by the College Board.
- Nevada Prize Exam in Math - Jacob Manning, David Ahmadi. Trigstar Winners - Neil Minesh Mehta, Luo Yoting, David Amadi.
- Austin Elcano has been selected to the 47th Annual United States Senate Youth Program.
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Goals and Objectives |
Goal 1
All students, especially those on IEP's ELL students, and Hispanic students, will increase their proficiency in Math.
Objective(s):
IEP, ELL and Hispanic students will increase their Math proficiency to meet the benchmark of 71.3 in math as measured by NHSPE March 2009 administration.
Goal 2
All students, especially those on Individualized Education Plan (IEP), will increase their proficiency in Reading.
Objective(s):
IEP students will increase their reading proficiency to meet the benchmark of 86.7 in reading as measured by the NHSPE March 2009 administration.
Goal 3
Create an Extended Learning Time that is built into the daily schedule.
Objective(s):
To provide every student with a thirty minute block of time during the school day for tutoring, make-up work or extra time on assignments.
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