Tacoma School District

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What is the Seal of Biliteracy?The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the Yakima School District recognizing students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages prior to graduation. Students must also show proficiency on the Smarter Balanced Assessment in English Language Arts.Who is eligible to test?Seniors who have signed up for spring testing and can demonstrate language competency in reading, writing, listening & speaking in BOTH English and a second World Language (Biliterate).HOW TO APPLYComplete the google form in your YSD email account. Once submitted, you will receive testing information through that account.Questions?Tally Garcia – Director of Multilingual Programs509-573-7016. COVID-19 - Moving Student Learning Forward Survey (take the survey weekly)Our community and education leaders are doing their best to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Your perceptions will provide feedback to inform conversations and support improvement efforts. Data will be collected on an ongoing basis to track changes in people's perceptions. You are invited to complete the survey once per week. This is a free survey developed and administered by The Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE) for the public good. All individual survey responses are confidential and anonymous.

Come August, 31 staff members at Tacoma Public Schools will no longer be employed with the district. The district announced Wednesday that it will lay off 31 people due to a budget deficit in the. TACOMA — A $535 million bond proposed by Tacoma Public Schools would construct new fields, add security features and replace schools. District staff presented the proposed capital improvements.

2020 CensusThe census is a way for our community to seek the necessary financial support from the government that it needs. Our schools depend on the census count for accurate program funding. In mid-March, you will receive an invitation to participate in the census from the Census Bureau. Be sure to count everyone in your household - even infants. Responding to the census is the law, however, it is against the law for the Census Bureau to inquire about personal information such as immigration status. It is illegal for the Census Bureau to pass on your contact information to other government entities. They use your contact info, such as your name and address, to know if you have already been counted.

Once you have responded, you will no longer receive notices from the Census Bureau and a census worker will not come to your home. If you have any questions, we have put together videos and information for you online at. The Yakima School District is proud to report that Barge-Lincoln Elementary School has been recognized by the Washington State Board of Education for closing gaps in targeted areas.' Barge-Lincoln Elementary in Yakima, Washington is inspiring. With these awards we recognize the outstanding efforts of our schools and their positive impact on students,” said Washington State Board of Education Chair, Peter Maier. “The State Board, OSPI, and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee are excited to celebrate the diverse educational communities that support Washington’s ever-changing K-12 student population.

Thank you to our state's schools and educators for your dedication to students!”. The Yakima School District is proud to report that Nob Hill Elementary School has been recognized by the Washington State Board of Education for closing gaps in targeted areas.' Nob Hill Elementary in Yakima, Washington is inspiring. With these awards we recognize the outstanding efforts of our schools and their positive impact on students,” said Washington State Board of Education Chair, Peter Maier. “The State Board, OSPI, and the Educational Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee are excited to celebrate the diverse educational communities that support Washington’s ever-changing K-12 student population. Thank you to our state's schools and educators for your dedication to students!”.

Families of Roosevelt 1st-graders drove through the Roosevelt bus lane on Tuesday to pick up sets of free, brand-new books. These books build families' home libraries and help our 1st-graders keep their reading skills strong during school and library closures. The Roosevelt 1st-grade team was able to provide these books free of charge through the support of an Ellison Education Grant from the Ellison Foundation.

The grant funded a set of monthly breakfast and literacy events called Breakfast Bites and Books. Each month this school year, 1st-grade families had been gathering in their classrooms to enjoy catered breakfasts and fun activities, and then received free books for home libraries. With the Roosevelt building closed, the Ellison Foundation allowed the grant to continue to fund the purchase of books for home libraries. Roosevelt is grateful for the generous contribution of the Ellison Foundation, an organization in Bellevue, WA, that supports educational initiatives that create lifelong achievement and address the needs of our community’s families.

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Tacoma Public Schools
Location
Central Administration Building
601 South 8th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98405

United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentCarla Santorno
Other information
WebsiteTacoma Public Schools

Tacoma School District No. 10, commonly called Tacoma Public Schools, is the main school district for Tacoma, Washington, USA. Composed of 35 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and eight high schools, it is the third largest school district in Washington State. Tacoma Public Schools serve more than 30,000 students PK-12 and over 5,000 employees, making it one of the largest employers in the greater Tacoma area.[1]

History[2][edit]

In the decades preceding World War I, Tacoma Public Schools, like much of the United States, were largely influenced by a new influx of European immigrants that had been creating challenges among both governmental and religious agencies in devising a plan for best addressing ethnic integration. Many immigrant families, primarily from eastern and southern European descent, were of rural backgrounds and struggled to adapt to a more urban and advanced way of life. In 1913, the National Conference on Immigration and Americanization developed a list of three essential aspects of immigrant assimilation: literacy, health and hygiene, and the learning of democracy. As a result, schools across the nation began introducing new policies and programs that were intended to promote and teach the importance of these three values.[2]

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Closely following national trends, the Tacoma School District began widespread incorporation of nurses, health clinics, showers, and home economic departments, all of which were designed to improve health and hygiene within school property. Tacoma Public Schools also witnessed a significant expansion in social services, including after-school programs, summer school, and availability of on-site lunches. This focus on the civic responsibilities of schools resulted in the improvement of libraries, lunchrooms, administrative offices, and other rooms designated towards providing the necessary space and tools that address new communal values and concerns.[2]

United States involvement in World War I had a significant effect on the demographics of both Tacoma and its school system. The 1914 opening of the Panama Canal, and the 1917 establishment of Fort Lewis (Now Joint Base Lewis-McChord) resulted in a significant population increase in Tacoma and its surrounding areas. The Panama Canal succeeded in expanding business and industry associated with the Port of Tacoma, while Fort Lewis quickly became the largest in the United States at the time, consisting of 37,000 soldiers. From 1915 to 1920, enrollment in Tacoma Public Schools had rose from 14,211 to 18,023 (a 22% increase). To address the rapid growth of student population, the district school board debated between three possible educational models, all of which would have an effect on the future construction of schools. The models included the 8-4 system, the 6-6 system, and the 6-3-3 system. The 8-4 system, which was the typical model for schools prior to World War I, had grades one through eight in elementary schools with grades nine through 12 in high schools. The proposed 6-6 system advocated for grades one through six in elementary school, with grades seven through 12 in high school. The 6-3-3 system, which was eventually adopted, advocated for grades one through six in elementary school, grades seven through nine in middle school, and grades 10 through 12 in high school.[2]

Promoting the transition to this new elementary, intermediate, high school model, Tacoma voters authorized a $2.4 million plan in 1923, which jump-started construction of six new intermediate schools and additions to several existing elementary schools. Jason Lee was the first intermediate school to be constructed, soon followed by James P. Stewart and Morton M. McCarver middle schools. Franklin B. Gault, Allan C. Mason, and Robert Gray middle schools were the last constructed, and all opened on the same day the following year.[2]

The onset of World War II resulted in another significant population spike within Tacoma and its schools, as both the Port of Tacoma and Fort Lewis boomed with similar economic prowess as seen previously in World War I. From 1950 to 1956, public school enrollment shot from 22,157 to 29,778, illustrating a 26% increase. The overcrowding of aging elementary schools and need for construction in suburban areas prompted the school board to draft a new building campaign, which emphasized quick, cheap, and flexible school construction.[2]

List of schools[edit]

Elementary schools[edit]

  • Arlington Elementary School
  • Birney Elementary School
  • Blix Elementary School
  • Boze Elementary School
  • Browns Point Elementary School
  • Bryant Montessori School
  • Crescent Heights Elementary School
  • DeLong Elementary School
  • Downing Elementary School
  • Edison Elementary School
  • Fawcett Elementary School
  • Fern Hill Elementary School
  • Franklin Elementary School
  • Geiger Montessori School
  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Lister Elementary School
  • Lowell Elementary School
  • Lyon Elementary School
  • Manitou Park Elementary School
  • Mann Elementary School
  • McCarver Elementary School
  • McCarver Primary
  • Northeast Tacoma Elementary School
  • Point Defiance Elementary School
  • Reed Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • Sheridan Elementary School
  • Sherman Elementary School
  • Skyline Elementary School
  • Stafford Elementary School
  • Stanley Elementary School
  • Wainwright Intermediate School
  • Washington/Hoyt Elementary School
  • Whitman Elementary School

Middle schools[edit]

  • Baker Middle School
  • Giaudrone Middle School
  • Gray Middle School
  • Mason Middle School
  • First Creek Middle School
  • Meeker Middle School
  • Stewart Middle School
  • Wainwright Intermediate School

High schools[edit]

High Schools (Grades 9-12)
High SchoolTypeEstablishedEnrollment[3]MascotWIAA Classification [4]Notes
Henry FossComprehensive1973801Falcons2ALocated in Central Tacoma
LincolnComprehensive19131,509Abes3ALocated in East Tacoma
Mount TahomaComprehensive19611,480Thunderbirds3ALocated in South Tacoma
Oakland AlternativeAlternative1988218EaglesN/ALocated in Central Tacoma
Tacoma School of the ArtsMagnet2001629N/AN/ALocated in downtown Tacoma
Science and Math InstituteMagnet2009466Buckminsterfullerenes or Stem Cells (unofficial)N/A*School is in a state of expansion, should eventually house around 500 students. Located in Point Defiance Park.
School of Industrial Design Engineering and ArtMagnet2016123N/AN/A6701 S Park Ave

Tacoma, WA

StadiumComprehensive1906*1,465Tigers3A*1906 as Tacoma High School, 1913 as Stadium. Located in North/Downtown Tacoma.
Woodrow WilsonComprehensive19581,302Rams3ALocated in North/West Tacoma.

District Facts[1][edit]

Demographics[edit]

Student Count30,877
American Indian or Alaskan Native371
Asian3,045
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander802
Black or African American5,877
Hispanic or Latino5,068
Multi Racial2,077
Free or reduced-price meals19,515
Special education3,661
English Language Learners3,186
Elementary schools37
Middle schools9
Comprehensive high schools5
Alternative learning sites14
Total Employees5,035
Teachers2,028
Beginning salary$40,105
Average salary$64,239
Estimated per pupil cost$12,690

Funding[edit]

Total operating budget$363,959,013
Local tax revenue$84,119,382
Local non-tax revenue$6,111,595
State general revenue$167,082
State special revenue$52,566,900
Federal general revenue$310,504
Federal special revenue$39,650,008
Other school districts$1,800,000
Other entities$1,116,376
Other financing sources$1,500,000

School Board[edit]

Carla Santorno is the superintendent for Tacoma Public Schools.[5]

Position 1[edit]

Lisa keating

School Assignments:: Wilson, Willie Stewart Academy, Mason, Truman, Downing, Jefferson, Point Defiance, Skyline, Sherman, WashingtonMount Tahoma, Early Childhood, Baker, Gray, Arlington, Birney, Edison, Fern Hill, Larchmont, Manitou Park, Stafford

Term expires:November 2025

Position 2[edit]

Enrique Leon

School Assignments: Stadium, Oakland, Science and Math Institute, Jason Lee, Meeker, Browns Point, Bryant, Crescent Heights, Grant, Lowell, McCarver, Northeast Tacoma, Stanley

Term expires:November 2025

Position 3[edit]

Scott Heinze, President

Drakensang online cheats. School Assignments: Lincoln, Community-Based Transition, IDEA, First Creek, Stewart, Blix, Boze, Fawcett, Lister, Lyon, Mann, McKinley, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Whitman

Term expires: November 2023[6]

Position 4[edit]

Andrea Cobb

School Assignments:Wilson, Willie Stewart Academy, Mason, Truman, Downing, Jefferson, Point Defiance, Skyline, Sherman, Washington

Term expires: November, 2021[6]

Position 5[edit]

Elizabeth Bonbright

School Assignments Foss, School of the Arts, Remann Hall, Giaudrone, DeLong, Geiger, Franklin, Reed, Wainwright, Whittier

Term expires: November, 2021[6]

Graduation Rates[edit]

Reaching a graduation rate of 82.6%, the Tacoma School District's Class of 2015 witnessed its most successful year since the State began tracking the statistic in 2003. This year has also marked the fifth straight year of increased graduation, pointing to improved efforts by educators across district to promote academic excellence and higher education. The school board's goal of reaching 85% graduation by 2020 came after criticisms back in 2007, which labeled Tacoma high schools as 'dropout factories,' with graduation rates as low as 55%. However, a new school board focus in closing the graduation gap, particularly among minority students, has led to a district wide rate of 82.6% that significantly exceeds the statewide average of 77.2%.

A number of factors can be attributed to this increase, including the hard work of faculty, new indicators of student success, and a greater emphasis on promoting a culture geared towards pursuing a higher education. The Tacoma School District has begun tracking ninth graders who are failing classes in hopes of addressing concerns early, while local colleges and community organizations have increased the support and mentoring for those of troubled socioeconomic backgrounds.[7]

Three-year Graduation Trends
Demographic Group201320142015Difference
Asian74.7%86.2%82.6%+7.9
Black67.4%74.7%80.9%+13.5
Hispanic57.2%67.3%80.4%+23.2
Native American58.1%68.2%71.4%+13.3
Pacific Islander53.6%68.6%80.0%+26.4
Multi-ethnic34.5%62.5%87.7%+53.2
White75.8%82.2%84.2%+8.4
Three-year Graduation Trends
Graduation Rate By High School2013201420151-year Difference3-year Trend
Foss64.9%74.1%69.6%-4.5+4.7
Lincoln65.7%79.0%81.9%+2.9+16.2
Mount Tahoma62.8%67.6%74.2%+6.6+11.4
Oakland7.7%14.8%56.1%+41.3+48.4
Science and Math Institute97.0%97.3%100%+2.7+3.0
Stadium79.0%85.4%90.6%+5.2+11.6
School of the Arts91.4%97.5%97.1%-0.4+5.7
Wilson84.7%91.1%93.8%+2.7+9.1

Athletic and Activities[edit]

High school students of Tacoma Public Schools compete in the Narrows League for athletics, and member schools are a part of West Central District III and the Washington State Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). Students have the ability to compete in as many as 21 different sports at the high school level, while middle school students from grades six to eight can compete in 11 different sports at the junior varsity, varsity, and C-team levels.[8]

According to the round table of South Sound athletic directors, funding has been a primary concern in the ability of schools to maintain and improve their athletic programs. Terry Jenks, athletic director of Curtis High School, mentions increasing difficulty in finding quality coaches, as schools remain unable to offer salaries to make coaching a full-time job that accounts for cost-of-living increases. There has also been a recorded decrease in attendance at sporting events, which Puyallup high school AD Rick Wells attributes to an offering of more sports, but fewer people interested in them individually. Decreased attendance is also supported by the rise of social media, where students have the opportunity to catch up on scores and highlights without being present at the games itself. Also mentioned is an increase of poverty, resulting in less students who have personal transportation and are able to travel to games and events on their own accord.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ ab'About Us'. Tacoma Schools. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
  2. ^ abcdefSwope, Caroline (2010). 'Preserving Tacoma's Historic Schools'(PDF). Historic Tacoma. Archived from the original(PDF) on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  3. ^'Archived copy'(PDF). Archived from the original(PDF) on 2009-08-10. Retrieved 2009-07-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^http://www.wiaadistrict3.com/index.php?pid=3.0.0.0.102&view_league=54
  5. ^'Superintendent'. Tavoma Public Schools. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  6. ^ abc'Your Board of Directors'. Tacvoma Public Schools. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  7. ^'Tacoma continues 5-year climb on graduation rates'. thenewstribune. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
  8. ^'Athletics & Activities'. Tacoma Schools. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
  9. ^'State of high school sports: South Sound athletic directors roundtable'. thenewstribune. Retrieved 2015-12-12.

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