Text Box: Sunnyside Elementary School
School Report Card 2004-05

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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 recently finished the re-establishing of 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, and 2004-2005
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

 

Text Box: Principal: Stephen D. Shepperd
Enrollment: 274
Address: 790 Bunker Avenue
Phone:  208-784-1249
Fax:  208-784-1240
Website:  www.sd391.k12.id.us/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 recently finished the re-establishing of 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, and 2004-2005
 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
 

 

Text Box: 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 
60.6%
Who qualified for free or reduced-price lunch 
2.1%
Who participated in gifted and talented programs
9.3%
Who received special education services 
92.8%
Who attended daily 
 
We thank all parents who are able to visit the school during the year.
 
ABOUT OUR PARENTS
88.5%
Who attended parent teacher conferences 
107
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
0%
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
23.0
18.2
First
23.9
19.6
Second
21.7
17.7
Third
25.4
22.7
Fourth
25.1
22.6
Fifth
26.7
23.5
 
 
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
2002-
2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
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 with this 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.   

 

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