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Kenmore Junior High 2009-10 Profile
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 As the principal of Kenmore Junior High, I'd like to welcome you to our "School Profile" page. This profile will give you an overview of our academic program, as well as our mission, vision and values, how we use our resources, our annual school improvement plan, student activities, and other information you may find useful.
Kenmore Junior High is a comprehensive junior high where students are consistently involved in challenging learning opportunities in a caring, nurturing environment. We enjoy a tradition of excellence in our academic and extracurricular programs which encourage life-long learning and prepare our students for success in the future. Our experienced staff is thoroughly committed to our students' academic successes as well as their development as responsible citizens.
Kenmore Junior High has a traditional school day structure, with six fifty-five minute periods per day. While our structure could be considered traditional, our talented and caring staff continues to align our curriculum and instruction with "best-practice" research-based methodologies. We are very proud and excited about the learning opportunities our students receive; and they consistently perform at a high level.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding our school - check our school website for specific contact information. We look forward to serving our students and our community.
Sincerely,
Tim Gordon
Principal
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Mission, Vision, Values, Goals |
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Our mission, vision, and value statement was developed by our staff during the 2006-2007 school year. It reflects our beliefs about what is essential about what we do at KJH.
Mission
It is the mission of our school to help all students realize their full potential and become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners who appreciate our diverse society and are able to use technology effectively to prepare for the challenges of the future.
Vision
In order for our students to become productive, contributing citizens of a changing world, Kenmore Junior High students, staff, and community members work together in a safe, collaborative atmosphere to offer all students an array of diverse and challenging educational programs designed to foster academic, personal, and vocational growth. We will establish high standards of learning that we expect all students to achieve.
Values
Appreciation - appreciating the wonder and beauty of the world and its people
Commitment - commitment to learning, perseverance, and self-discipline
Confidence - feeling confident in the ability to learn, having the courage to take risks, applying what has been learned, and making appropriate decisions and choices
Cooperation - cooperating, collaborating, and leading or following as the situation demands
Creativity - being creative and imaginative in our thinking and our approach to problems
Curiosity - being curious about the nature of learning and of the world, its people and cultures
Empathy - imaginatively projecting ourselves into another's situation in order to understand his/her thoughts, reasoning, and emotions
Enthusiasm - enjoying learning and demonstrating a sense of humor Independence - thinking and acting independently, making our own judgments based upon reasoned principles and being able to defend their judgments
Integrity - having integrity and a firm sense of fairness and honesty
Respect - respecting ourselves, others, and the world around us
Responsibility - being accountable for our actions
Tolerance - feeling sensitivity toward differences and diversity in the world and being responsive to the needs of others
If we are successful in fulfilling our mission, vision, and hold ourselves accountable to our values, we would expect our students to demonstrate these outcomes:
Kenmore Junior High will strive to develop learners who are:
Inquisitive - They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable - They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers - They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators - They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled - They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities.
Open-minded - They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring - They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers - They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced - They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Reflective - They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
Responsible - They take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences.
Goals
Our measurable academic goals are expressed in our School Improvement Plan, which is created each year, and guided by our vision, mission, and values.
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As many of you know, Kenmore Junior High is one of the oldest schools in the district, having opened in 1961. We have had one major modernization phase completed, which replaced our gym, main office, and library. We are currently undergoing "Phase Two" of the modernization process, which will include the construction of a new wing which will house our science, art, and several other classrooms. This phase will also include the reconfiguration of our parking lot and student drop-off areas. Phase Three, pending approval of a future bond, will result in the modernization of the rest of campus. We are very excited about these changes, and look forward to our improved school facilities.
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At Kenmore Junior High we are justifiably proud of our academic program and tradition. As a "feeder" school for Inglemoor High School, we take a great deal of pride in preparing our students for their program and life after high school. We offer "Honors" classes in math and humanities (English and social studies) in all three grades. We also take a great deal of pride in providing a "spectrum of services" for our students on Individualized Education Plans. We have had great success in preparing these students for success in high school and the world of work.
The Kenmore Junior High music program is among the finest in the state. Our award-winning bands, choirs, and orchestras regularly participate in festivals and performances, and our students consistently perform at high levels. Over half of our students participate in these programs, and they truly contribute to the overall success of our school.
We offer many other activities and opportunities for our students to participate outside of the classroom. A partial list of some of those activities includes ASB, History Day, Science Club, Math Club, Geography Bee, Art Club, Guitar Club, Honor Society, and Police Academy.
Our sports programs are another important aspect of student life at KJH. We have four sports seasons, and offer football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, tennis, baseball, dance team, cross country, track, and wrestling as part of our program. KJH teams regularly perform at very high levels, and we have many championship banners hanging on our gym wall. More importantly, these provide our students with an opportunity to participate in meaningful activities that enhance their school experience and will give them social, mental, and physical skills that will stay with them for a long time.
Additionally, we have many school-wide activities that provide enrichment and recognition for our students. Excellence assemblies, food drives, spirit weeks, and WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) are among the activities that allow our students to feel a sense of accomplishment and community. They are an important part of the KJH culture.
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Our student support staff is second to none. We have outstanding counselors that are highly skilled in working with students on a variety of issues. Our Assistant Principal and Dean of Students do a great job of developing relationships with our students and creating opportunities for our students to grow socially and emotionally. Our office staff, including our school nurse, are professional and caring, and provide a high level of service to our students and community.
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The KJH PTSA provides important support to our school, and we invite all parents to get involved in this organization. They assist us with activities as well as serving as a resource for grants and programs that could not be provided without their support. We encourage you to become involved with this group, or in any other way you can. The quality of the interactions between our students, staff, and parents will determine our success as a school.
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2009 WASL Scores
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Students
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Reading
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Writing
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Math
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Science
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7th Grade
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196
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69.6
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68.9
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66.5
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n/a
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8th Grade
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302
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81.2
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n/a
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73.5
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59.6
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Northshore School District ESEA Data
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October 2008
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7th
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8th
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9th
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Total
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American Indian or Native Alaskan
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0
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4
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1
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5
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Asian
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38
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34
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25
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97
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Black or African American
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2
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6
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6
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14
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Hispanic or Latino
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10
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18
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12
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41
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Caucasian or White
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142
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232
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161
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535
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Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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2
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3
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5
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10
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Multiracial
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5
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9
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8
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22
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Not Provided
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0
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0
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0
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0
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TOTAL
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199
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306
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218
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724
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The Cost to Educate a Child for One Day
These costs are calculated on the basis of
averaging across all students in the school district whether they
actually utilize a service or participate in a program such as
Transportation or Food Services. They are valid for the 2009-10 school year.
$56.16
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$181,165,000 General Fund
÷ 18,432 full-time equivalent students
÷ 175 school days = $56.16
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$35.52
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Teaching Activities Teaching activities, instructional materials, and all extracurricular activities (e.g. coaching and activity advising).
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$5.46
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Teaching Support Library services, guidance and
counseling, pupil management and safety, psychology, speech and hearing
services, and health services.
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$4.68
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Building Operation Operation and maintenance of facilities, grounds, utilities, security, and insurance
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$2.98
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Building Administration The cost of managing and coordinating a school
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$2.49
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Central Supervision District-wide administration (e.g.
curriculum, special education, vocational education, personnel and
business operations, public information, and legal services).
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$2.22
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Transportation The cost of operating and maintaining buses (e.g. drivers, mechanics, fuel, parts and insurance).
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$1.79
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Food Services Food, supplies, personnel, and operational costs of the food services program.
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$1.02
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Other Support Activities Costs of data processing, printing, warehousing and distribution, and public activities.
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Cost to Educate One Student for One Day
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