North Clackamas Schools
ANNUAL REPORT
Annual Report
2014 - 2015
Our commitment to each student
The new district equity policy was adopted by the board on April 23.
A message from
School Board Chair
Kyle Walker
As each student enters a North Clackamas school, dreams are nurtured, history and cultural heritage are
celebrated, love of learning is fostered and educational, physical, emotional and social needs are supported.
The principle of equity goes beyond formal equality where all persons are treated the same. Instead, equity
fosters an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which everyone will fully benefit.
North Clackamas Schools proudly j oins six other school districts in the State of Oregon
with a district equity policy. Our staff and board members dedicated hours to guarantee
the inclusivity of this equity policy. The policy’s foundational beliefs foster a commitment
to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment, to hold each student to high
expectations and provide adequate support, to maximize academic achievement of every
child and to prepare all students for college and career. To realize our beliefs North
Clackamas Schools will:
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use district-wide and individual school-level data to inform the district decision-making
process;
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provide students with equitable access to programs and staff;
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identify and counteract biased practices;
affirm the identity of each student;
support and enhance student success by incorporating the voice, culture and
perspectives of students, staff, families and communities;
Kyle Walker,
School Board Chair
provide multiple and varied opportunities;
actively recruit, hire and retain staff that reflects student demographics; and
ensure that the district strategic plan
embraces the principle of equity.
Our equity policy is the foundation to make
student success stories happen and our staff,
community, and students collaborate to produce
the results.
As our new equity policy states:
The North Clackamas School District is a
community of learners committed to equity and
the success of each student. This commitment
means that student success will not be predicted
nor predetermined by race, ethnicity, family
economics, mobility, language, marital status,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability, initial proficiencies or religion. The
district will apply this principle of equity to all
policies, programs, operations, practices and
resource allocations. All students will have
access and opportunity to a high-quality
education.
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Opening Doors
Jose Penuelas-Cortez walked into a North Clackamas
elementary school as a young man who had recently
moved into the country and spoke no English.
He reflects on his early years as a struggle, but says that
he was supported because, " North Clackamas is such a
strong community and will make anyone feel safe,
welcomed and loved. Educators and volunteers, as well as
students, help each other to create a beautiful
environment for newcomers and transfer students who
wish to expand their knowledge. North Clackamas focuses
on making sure every school has its essential needs to
make learning easy for all students.” Jose graduated
from Milwaukie High School, is attending college to
become a teacher and is actively involved in the
community. Read an excerpt of an interview with Jose
under " Graduate Talk" on page 6.
He is a remarkable young man.
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North Clackamas Schools
ANNUAL REPORT
Annual Report Issue
DISTRICT SIZ E
2014-15
Square Miles
S TUDENT E NROLLMENT :
40
Population Estimate
( based on census)
119,427
Registered Voters
( 05/ 16/ 2013)
66,350
Acres Developed
441.28
Acres Undeveloped
33.72
Pavement ( sq. ft)
2,772,636
23 Neighborhood Schools
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
16
4
3
Magnet Schools/ Programs
4
Public Charter Schools
4
Professional Technical
Center ( 3 campuses)
1
Portable classrooms
14
Square Footage
2,674,986
Instructional Computers
and iPads
9,601
1990-91
2013-14
2014-15
12,403
17,158
17,111
N/ A
1,969
1,723
Special Education
1,143
2,500
2,563
Free & Reduced Price Lunch
1,158
7,463
7,275
N/ A
275
315*
Total
English Learners
Homeless ( * includes pre-kindy)
S TUDENT D IVERSITY :
2014-15
White
14,608
NORTH
CLACKAMAS
Hispanic/ Latino/ Spanish
2,963
STUDENTS
Asian
1,766
SPEAK
Russian/ Ukrainian/ Slavic
992
American Indian/ Alaska Native
1,011
Black/ African American
673
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
277
46
DIFFERENT
LANGUAGES
L ANGUAGE S POKEN A T H OME :
English
Year
4
May 2015
Spanish
Russian
Vietnamese Ukrainian
Cantonese
2014-15
14,251
1,441
386
234
193
115
2013-14
14,194
1,423
463
239
197
124
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Clackamas
Schools
Community
Link
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engaging, inspiring students
2013-2014 SCHOOL RATINGS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
A VERAGE C LASS S IZ E :
2009-10
2012-13
2014-15
Elementary ( K-5)
24.9
29.2
27.8
Middle ( 6-8)
28.0
32.0
31.6
High School ( 9-12)
30.0
32.7
31.0
E NROLLMENT
IN
BY THE NUMBERS
C OLLEGE -L EVEL C OURSES :
2012-13
2014-15
Advanced Placement ( AP)
839
1,106
International Baccalaureate ( IB)
753
650
College Credit Courses
3,784
3,709
Total
5,376
5,465
RATING
Ardenwald
Bilquist
* Cascade Heights Public Charter
Concord
Duncan
* El Puente Bilingual
Happy Valley
Lewelling
Linwood
Milwaukie
Mount Scott
Oak Grove
Oregon Trail
Riverside/*Riverside Bilingual
Scouters Mountain
* Sojourner
Spring Mountain
Sunnyside
View Acres
Whitcomb
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
2
3
3
5
4
4
3
4
3
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
2008-09
2012-13
2014-15
Alder Creek
Happy Valley
Rock Creek
Rowe
1021.2
806.0
845.2
HIGH SCHOOLS
744.6
755.6
756.3
8.0
8.0
11.0
Principals/ Asst. Principals
57.0
43.0
42.0
Support Supervisors
32.4
26.3
25.3
E MPLOY EE FTE ( FULLTIME
Licensed
Classified
Central Administration
EQ UIVALENT )
:
V OLUNTEERS :
Value
2012-13
2013-14
7,783
7,277
155,660
145,540
$3,446,312
$3,107,279
Last year, NC12 volunteers contributed work time equivalent
to 91 full-time employees.
State standard value = $21.35/ hour
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North
4
3
2
5
1
4
K-12 SCHOOL
2
Level 5 indicates a high-performing school.
Level 1 indicates a low-performing school.
Share Your Time and Make a
Difference—VOLUNTEER
Total Hours
Clackamas High
* Clackamas Middle College
Milwaukie High
* Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
* New Urban High School
Rex Putnam High
* Clackamas Web Academy
North Clackamas is the third largest employer in
Clackamas County.
Total Volunteers
3
5
3
2
Cl ackam as
Elementary and Middle School ratings are based
on academic achievement (25%), academic growth
(50%) and subgroup growth (25%).
High School ratings are based on academic
achievement (20%), academic growth (20%),
subgroup growth (10%), graduation (35%) and
subgroup graduation (15%).
A grade 1-12 school, is considered a
"Combination" school (Clackamas Web Academy). Combination schools are rated on academic
achievement (20%), academic growth (30%),
subgroup growth (15%), graduation (25%), and
subgroup graduation (10%).
* Public magnet or charter school
S chool s
C ommunit y
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North Clackamas Schools
ANNUAL REPORT
Annual Report Issue
2013-2014 G RADUATION R ATES :
May 2015
Graduate Talk . . .
Jose Penuelas-Cortez,
Milwaukie High School Graduate
* 2013-14 data
includes
modified diploma
graduates
How did your time at North
Clackamas Schools contribute to
your success?
Thanks to all the support from teachers
and coaches I was able to discover my
“true passion.” At first, I was unsure of
what I wanted to study after high school.
I thought of many choices but none of
them really completed my "perfect"
future until I decided to be a mentor at
Lot Whitcomb. There I was introduced to
a lot of great people. Being around so
many young, talented students I was
able to discover that teaching was going
to be a great experience and that I
should focus on getting licensed to
teach.
What inspired you to start
mentoring?
The question should be “who,” not
“what.” I started mentoring my
sophomore year in high school.
Ms. Baltus was the one that made me
see the huge difference I made on those
kids. Since then, I started volunteering
on my own time because it made me
happy being able to make a kid smile.
Those are j ust memories that stay with
you forever. Just by being there for them
and caring for them made them happy.
To see complete graduate’s interviews,
visit www.nclack.k12.or.us/ nc12gradpix.
ACT S CORES :
District
State
2013-14 2013-14
SAT S CORES
District
State
2013-14 2013-14
6
English
22.5
20.8
Math
23.6
21.4
Critical Thinking
514
523
Reading
23.4
21.9
Mathematics
532
522
Science
22.9
21.1
Writing
494
499
Composite
23.2
21.4
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Clackamas
Schools
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