OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY Many factors, such as how often a child attends school, moving frequently, and English language experience, influence school achievement. Measuring these characteristics helps us understand our students� needs.   ABOUT OUR STUDENTS 0% Who participated in programs to learn English 59% Who qualified for free or reduced-price lunch 4.9% Who participated in gifted and talented programs 9.8% Who received special education services 91.8% Who attended daily   We thank all parents who are able to visit the school during the year.   ABOUT OUR PARENTS 86.6% Who attended parent teacher conferences 129 Number of Parents or Patrons Who have volunteered their time   We are committed to ensuring that our students are taught by a highly trained and qualified staff of instructors.   ABOUT OUR TEACHERS 100% Percent who are highly qualified teachers 4% Percent who are teaching an approved consultant specialist 0% Percent who are teaching with a letter of authorization 0% Percent of classes not taught by highly qualified teachers 2 Number who are special education teachers   ABOUT AVERAGE CLASS SIZES Grade Our school District Kindergarten 16.4 15.4 First 22.3 19.4 Second 22.5 20.6 Third 25.5 21.4 Fourth 20.7 17.1 Fifth 27.2 24.3     OUR SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT   Our goal is to provide a place for students to learn without distractions and concerns for safety. We closely monitor activities on our campus and offer programs to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and substance abuse. We collect, monitor, and report on crimes and substance abuse incidents on our campus and at school activities.   ABOUT SCHOOL DISCIPLINE # of students expelled from our school for  the following activities on our campus during the past three years 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 Physical injury 00 00 00 Homicide 00 00 00 Rape 00 00 00 Robbery 00 00 00 Aggravated assault 00 00 00 Aggravated battery 00 00 00 Gun-free school violations 00 00 00   OUR STUDENTS� ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT   ABOUT OUR STUDENTS� TEST RESULTS  Included in this area of the website are �Adequate Yearly Progress Assessment Reports.� These reports provide detailed information about the academic performance of our students and specific groups of students on state reading, math, and language usage tests.    ABOUT OUR SCHOOL�S PROGRESS The results from these tests also are used to measure the progress of our school toward state and federal goals. The report called  �Adequate Yearly Progress Indicators� details which goals our school met and those we may have missed.   The Federal Accountability Report sections detail the performance of our students meeting state standards in reading, language arts, and math and the progress of our school in reaching state and federal education goals. Please click on the links to see these sections.

Sunnyside Elementary School School Report Card 2006-07

Principal: Stephen D. Shepperd Enrollment: 274 Address: 790 Bunker Avenue Phone:  208-784-1249 Fax:  208-784-1240 Website:  http://www.ksd391.org/sunnyside/    OUR MISSION  Sunnyside Elementary School must prepare all students for living in the Twenty-first Century world characterized by global technology, cultural diversity, and lifelong learning. Each Sunnyside student will be given the opportunity to develop the following tools of success. A strong work ethic Responsible citizenship skills Quality basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, math, science, and fine arts Study skills for lifelong learning Problem solving and decision making skills Development of self-respect and tolerance and respect for others Teamwork skills Global awareness Positive presentation of self Technological literacy   KEEPING YOU INFORMED This report is a summary of some indicators of the performance of our school. No single report can tell the whole story of our school�s educational program or the people who work and learn here. We encourage you to find out firsthand by visiting our school.  If you are a parent of one our students, we invite you to take an active role in your child�s learning because studies show that when parents are involved, students do better in school.   HOW WE ARE IMPROVING Sunnyside School has re-established the school�s School Accreditation/School Improvement Plan and Title 1 School-wide program.  These documents are driving reform and improvement of the school program at the building level.   WHAT WE CELEBRATE Idaho Merit Accredited School 1998-99, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006 IEA A+ Excellence in Education Award 2000, 2001, 2002 U.S. Department of Education Title1 Distinguished School 2000 National Association of Elementary Principals - U.S. Department of Education National Distinguished Principal -2001 - Stephen Shepperd