International School Board Presentation 09/17/2019 AFFIRM. INSPIRE. THRIVE.
In International l School Overview Our Mission: International was founded in 1991 as part of the state Schools for the 21 st Century program to be a small laboratory/ The International School offers an demonstration school with an international focus, where a outstanding educational experience combination of excellent educational practices may be to all students , one which is developed in a climate that supports innovation and focused on preparing them experimentation. • intellectually, • socially, Distinguishing Characteristics • creatively, • Block schedule • physically, and • Seven Core Subjects • emotionally , • Senior Project so that they are inspired to become • Focus Week lifelong learners and realize their • Exchange Opportunities dreams in the world at large.
What’s international about International? • Mission focused on students as part of “the world at large” • International Connections : French Exchange (2-week and 3-month options) and Taiwan Travel Week, International Educator Visits • Course work : Seven years of French language instruction, World Geo focused Middle school International Studies Why French? courses, two full years of high school World History While BSD offers Mandarin and Spanish programs at • Instruction : International Skyping, UN Sustainable other schools, International began with French and Development projects, French Intern supporting all German. Students favored French, and with our size French classes, High School Retreat – Continent Focus and staffing we cannot sustain multiple languages. each year We have found many benefits to being a one • What’s more, over the years our school has grown more language school such as cross-curricular projects, and more diverse, with families from countries all over strong international school relationships, and a the world. strong sense of community.
Overall ll Student Demographics (District and International) Bellevue School District (Oct. 2018 data) International (Oct. 2018 data) 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3% 10% 9% 5% 13% 42% 46% 38% 35%
IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLLMENT PROFILE 2019-2020 Total English Special Ethnicity % Enrollment: Language Education American Indian <1% Learners Asian 49% 6 th 90 8% (7) 6% (5) Black or African American 1% 7 th 92 3% (3) 2% (2) Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0% 8 th 90 1% (1) 8% (7) Hispanic 5% 9 th 91 1% (1) 4% (4) Multi-Ethnic 9% 10 th 85 1% (1) 4% (3) White 35% 11 th 74 3% (2) 7% (5) 12 th Free or Reduced Lunch 9% 65 2% (1) 5% (3)
Lottery ry Acceptance by School (Number of Students, 2019) 608 of the 1596 district 5 th graders applied for the lottery 90 students were selected through the lottery process (14.8%)
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2019 Lottery (District and International) All BSD 5 th Grade Student Numbers Accepted Through 2019 Lottery Students 6 2 41 1 0 3 2 150 9 188 700 42 20 509
Student Partnerships Leveraging Digital BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023
HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION – SUPPORTING DATA (ELA) Met/exceeded goals International School SBA English Language Arts Proficiency Rates for 2018 & 2019, Compared to 2019 Goals 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Students with All Students Asian Hispanic Two or More White Low Income Disabilities 2018 Actual 87% 91% 54% 84% 86% 68% 41% 2019 Actual 88% 93% 59% 91% 85% 63% 50% 2019 Goal 89% 93% 57% 89% 87% 68% 60%
HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION – SUPPORTING DATA (Math) International School SBA Math Proficiency Rates for 2018 & 2019, Compared to 2019 Goals 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Students with All Students Asian Hispanic Two or More White Low Income Disabilities 2018 Actual 87% 94% 54% 91% 83% 64% 24% 2019 Actual 80% 89% 50% 91% 72% 46% 31% 2019 Goal 90% 94% 54% 91% 83% 65% 51%
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023 We will provide engaging and culturally responsive instruction that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of individual students. We commit to… • Continue to use MTSS to support student growth in Math. • Math teachers continue to utilize math discourse instructional strategies to increase student engagement and performance in math and reading by increasing teachers’ and leaders’ understanding and knowledge of content standards to provide high-quality instruction. Math teachers also implemented standards-based assessment and grading structures. • Continued professional development to build strategies for building strong student partnerships and leveraging digital. • VISION: TO AFFIRM AND INSPIRE EACH AND EVERY STUDENT TO Maintaining 100% graduation rate LEARN AND THRIVE AS CREATORS OF THEIR FUTURE WORLD.
• HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION – MATH PRACTICES Last Year This Year MTSS data review: students in the achievement gap MTSS continue with students still behind, with a focus lacking in the skills needed for Algebra. on skill building. Student data for attendance, discipline, counselor AVID course not offered as need not identified in this reports were not the cause of performance challenges. year’s middle school students. Ran an AVID/Math Course for 8 th graders taught by Reallocated Classified Staff hours to create after-school Algebra I teacher to provide extra support to students 1-hour small group math teaching, re-teaching, and standards retakes with para that works closely with Review of Algebra I: Identified Focus Students for in- math teachers and has strong math background. depth study that could help use determine root causes of student challenges. Implemented standards-based grading practices Refine standards-based grade practices MTSS recognized tutorial challenges Changed tutorial expectations through PBIS committee
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023 We will support the emotional and physical well-being of all students by affirming students’ sense of identity and belonging. We commit to… Implementation of Tier I PBIS • School-wide Expectations anchored in shared, defined school values as measured by SET & TFI Social Emotional Learning: • Continued facilitation of 4 SEL Lessons linked to WA State Standards for Social Emotional Learning VISION: TO AFFIRM AND INSPIRE EACH AND EVERY STUDENT TO LEARN AND THRIVE AS CREATORS OF THEIR FUTURE WORLD.
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023 We will support the emotional and physical well-being of all students by affirming students’ sense of identity and belonging. We commit to… • Engage in Continuous Cycles of Improvement to Impact Student Sense of Belonging • Staff and Students Partner on Leadership Teams to Plan / Do / Study / Adjust • PBIS Team: Staff and Middle School and High School Student Leaders that act as liaisons • IS Next: 6-8 & 9-12 student groups that are supported by a student leader and staff leader from the PBIS team in the Continuous Cycles of Improvement VISION: TO AFFIRM AND INSPIRE EACH AND EVERY STUDENT TO LEARN AND THRIVE AS CREATORS OF THEIR FUTURE WORLD.
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023 In Intern rnational l Hig igh School Sense se of f Belo longin ing IS IS Middle School Panorama Data Compared to BSD 61%
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023 In Intern rnational l Hig igh School Sense se of f Belo longin ing A Closer Look at M Middle School Data Compared to BSD Area of Strength Opportunities for Growth • How well do students of different • How connected do you feel to races/ethnicities get along with the adults at your school? each other at your school? 100% 92% 84% 84% 58% 46% 46% 47%
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023 In Intern rnational l Hig igh School Sense se of f Belo longin ing IS IS High School Panorama Data Compared to BSD 63%
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023 A Closer Look at I IS High School Data Areas of Strength Opportunities for Growth • How well do students of • How connected do you feel to different races/ethnicities get the adults at your school? along with each other at your school? 55% 92% 86% 82% 79% 41% 41% 43%
Keys to Sense of f Belonging Strength Area • Small school allows all students to interact with one another • Many small group projects across all areas of the curriculum allow for students to work with one many times and in different combinations • Tier I classroom management is strong; students stay in class and are engaged in learning • For HS: 7 years of school together helps to develop deep bonds Next xt Steps to Strengthen Connection wit ith Teachers • Middle School & High School Arm of PBIS Team: “IS Next” – a group of students that work directly with the PBIS team to engage in continuous cycle of improvement to plan, do, study, and adjust to address lack of connection between students and teachers
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2023
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