Can School be the
Happiest Place on Earth?
Why Not?!
What happens when you give the
gift of Hope?
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To Infinity and Beyond!
Character
Counts®
Mission Statement:
Responsible Learner,
Contributing Citizen
Kids at Hope &
Treasure Hunters
Responsible Learners,
Contributing Citizens
2008 – School of Distinction
Character Counts
Analyzing Data
Writing Strand Data
100
90
80
Percent Meeting Standard
70
60
Content/Org./Style
Conventions
50
40
30
20
10
0
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06 2006-07
Year
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
5th Grade Science
70.00%
60.00%
Percent Meeting Standard
50.00%
40.00%
All
30.00%
Low Income
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
2003-04
WASL
2004-05
WASL
2005-06
WASL
2006-07
WASL
Year
2007-08
WASL
2008-09
WASL
2009-10 MSP
Narrative Statements
For Math 2009-2010
Data Source
Page #
WASL
roster Math
Narrative Statement
Strength
2008-2009 4th graders had an 18% discrepancy between students meeting standards in number
sense (67%) and problem solving ( 49%). Other grades had less discrepancy – 3rd – 3%
discrepancy, 5th gr. – 6% discrepancy, and 6th gr. – 3% discrepancy.
Challenge
X
p.3
There is a drop in the math score from 3rd to 4th grade of 12%. That is mirrored by the district
Demographics and the state scores
X
p.3
There is a drop in the math score from 5th to 6th grade of 10%. That is mirrored by the district
Demographics and is even more for the state scores.
X
Colored Bar
Graph
Colored Bar
Graph
Between 1996 and 2009, there was a 49% increase in the amount of 4th graders scoring at level
4
X
Between 2005- 2009, there was a 20% increase in 3rd graders scoring at level 4, a 20.9%
increase in 5th grade, and a 12% increase in 6th grade.
X
Whole Child – Dave LaRose
South Kitsap Superintendent Dave LaRose
has been recognized statewide for
promoting a philosophy of caring for the
whole child within his school district.
2009 WSASCD Whole Child Award
National Kids at Hope Pledge Day
SKSD students joined over 500,000
children across the United States to recite
the Kids at Hope Pledge at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, November 24,2009. The event
signified their commitment to a powerful
initiative that is changing the way they
see their future.
Declaration of Interdependence
New Principal - 2010
Treasure Hunters
http://vimeo.com/28527684#t=741
Inspired Becomes Intentional
Instead of looking at what's wrong – look at what is right
Kids at Hope Masters Seminar
Staff Training
Kids at Hope is committed to create generations of
adults and institutions who adopt a research and
evidence based protocol and strategic, cultural
framework based on three leading principles and
practices:
• WE Believe – that all children are capable of success,
NO EXCEPTIONS!
• WE Connect – with all children in a meaningful,
sustainable way (ACES)
• WE Time Travel – teach children to mentally time travel
to their future in four destinations
Success Redefined –
4 Destinations
4 Aces
Shaping Culture
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Kick-off Assemblies – Tunnels of Hope
Morning Announcements and Morning Meetings
Kids at Hope and Character Counts lessons
SSOC/NSOC Application
Student Leadership Team
Phone Blasts to families
Restructuring Committees
Word / Thought of the week and Hawk High 5 displays
PBIS – Expectation Stations
Before – Negative
messages dominate
After – Positive
messages greet
each step of the way
Outside entry…
Inside greeting area…
Throughout the school…
Messages of hope and caring
Results – Improved Achievement
MSP Cohort Data
Class of:
2012
2013
2014
Reading
5th (2011)
75
6th (2012)
82
Math
75
86.9
Reading
4th
74.1
5th
79.8
Math
68.2
80.7
Reading
3rd
76.6
4th
83.8
Math
63.6
70.9
Results – Recognized Leader
2011
Award
2012 School of Character
HC receives School of Character award 2012
Hidden Creek Elementary was recently selected as a State School of Character by the State Schools
of Character (SSOC). This designation signifies they have reached a standard of excellence regarding
character development. Hidden Creek was required to address 11 principals of character practiced
in their school.
They are the only school in Washington State to receive this designation.
Hidden Creek will hold this SSOC designation for 3 years and will serve as a model of excellence
within Washington state sharing character education best practices with other schools of character.
They are also eligible for national recognition and technical assistance or other guidance from their
state sponsors to help them achieve national status.
Hidden Creek’s application will be forwarded to the Character Education Partnership organization
for consideration at the national level.
To learn more about the State Schools of Character program, read State Schools of Character:
Building Local Networks of Successful Schools.
For more information about Hidden Creek’s award, contact Dave Colombini, SKSD director of School
and Family Support at 360-874-7064.
2012 Character Counts
2012
National Model
Kids at Hope
Results – Happy, Hopeful Kids