School Performance Report...

School Performance Report 2011-2012

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Barton Elementary School 614 School Place West Bend, WI 53090 262.335.5510

Decorah Elementary School 1225 Sylvan Way West Bend, WI 53095 262.335.5480 Fair Park Elementary School 519 North Indiana Avenue West Bend, WI 53090 262.335.5515 Green Tree Elementary School 1330 Green Tree Road West Bend, WI 53090 262.335.5520

Jackson Elementary W204N16850 Jackson Drive Jackson, WI 53037 262.335.5475

McLane Elementary School 833 Chestnut Street West Bend, WI 53095 262.335.5490 Badger Middle School 727 South Sixth Avenue West Bend, WI 53095 262.335.5455 Silverbrook Middle School 120 North Silverbrook Drive West Bend, WI 53095 262.335.5500

East High School 1305 East Decorah Road West Bend, WI 53095 262.335.5530 West High School 1305 East Decorah Road West Bend, WI 53095 262.335.5570 Rolfs Education Center 737 South Third Avenue West Bend, WI 53095 262.335.5471

MISSION

Preparing All Students for College Readiness AND Career Success

VISION

We will sustain quality results with the commitment of our communities

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The West Bend School District does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its education programs or activities.

Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex

or handicap and/or any other characteristics prohibited by State or Federal Law. Report

any suspected violations to the building administrator per district Administrative Rule

411. If further action is necessary, please contact Sharon Kailas, Director of Pupil

Services at 262-335-5409.

DISTRICT SCHOOLS

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One year ago, the Board of Education for the West Bend School District asked the district to create a 25-year strategic facilities plan. As a result of looking at our facilities through the lens of the future, we also had to view how learning will be different. Twenty-five years ago there were cassettes, typewriters and rotary phones. Twenty-five years from now, education will be much different. There won’t be iPods, ipads, laptops, or cell phones. As we move forward, we are excited about the possibilities and will align our focus with the best and most innova-tive ways to prepare our students for the local commu-nity and the world. We will build and maintain schools that allow us to be flexible with the school day, the school year, and the technology and programs that will come and go. We are determined to make the West Bend School District a DESTINATION for educa-

tion.

East and West graduates come from a community that values education and has high expectations. We offer a wealth of opportunities for our students and we’re proud that we support the needs of this community. We continue to strengthen our nationally recognized educational programs with a constant

enthusiasm for preparing our students for careers.

We have over 200 active partnerships with local businesses so that we can intentionally provide greater opportunities for our students and create school-to-work programs that prepare our students to meet the needs of their hometown. We are creating multiple pathways through our high schools so that we engage each type of 21st century learner. We currently offer five different pathways through our high schools including a completely online option, a blended online option, an honors platform, an alternative certification program, and Second Chance. In Fall of 2013, we will open our district’s first charter school, Pathways, that will focus on developing student skills starting in seventh grade for their chosen career

and college goals.

Our goal is that our entire school system will develop our students into young men and women who have rich skills, and have acquired the education and

experience they need, so that they come back to West Bend and build upon this community’s rich history. West Bend needs our best and brightest to come back to West Bend and reinvest what was

invested in them.

Finally, thank you. I have been the Superintendent for one year and I am proud to serve this community. I am proud of our students and proud of our teachers and all those who support them. The West Bend community values our resources. We value our children, our sense of community, and we appreciate hard work and commitment. I appreciate the opportunity to serve the children of the West Bend School District and I believe that our school system is one of the best in the nation. I believe that as we move forward, our schools will be the center of this community. I am also confident that our school district will be the destination for families who are looking to have their children better

prepared for the future.

A Letter to the COMMUNITY OF WEST BEND

2011-2012 School Performance Report 3

Superintendent Neitzke cooks alongside one of the student chefs in the Made by Me program at Fair Park Elementary

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Barton Elementary was

recognized as one of six schools in the state of Wisconsin as demonstrating excellence

in delivering interventions (RtI demonstration site!).

Barton Students have

raised funds for numerous charitable causes including: American Heart Association, The West Bend Food Pantry, Pennies for Patience, and many more!

Barton Teachers have

been invited as presenters at numerous state and regional conferences on Professional Learning Communities and Intervention Strategies.

Cassie Martin, Principal 614 School Place 11-12 Enrollment: 346 West Bend, WI 53090 Number of Teachers: 28 262.335.5510

Barton Elementary School Home of the Bobcats

Did You Know


Hello, and welcome to Barton Elementary School! Our school is comprised of kindergarten through fifth grade students and houses a Title 1 Pre-K classroom. Enrollment is approximately 350 children with two or three classrooms of students at each grade level. Our mission is to educate all students to their fullest potential and provide a nurturing environment, which builds self-esteem, through a process of shared decision making between students, staff, family, and community. This is accomplished within a professional learning community that respects the diversity of others. We believe that individuals learn in different ways and at different rates, all people have inherent worth and deserve to be treated with respect, and the education, nurturing, and social-emotional development are shared responsibilities of students, staff, families, and the community.

All of this can be summed up in our guiding philosophy of, “Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Ready To Learn!” The wonderful staff at Barton will go the extra mile to provide our students with the learning opportunities needed to challenge them to their fullest potential – no matter what academic level they are at! The curriculum provides students with the skills to solve problems, encourage critical thinking, promote physical and emotional well being, participate in the fine arts, and foster a sense of appreciation and acceptance for individuals. Barton Elementary can be summed up by its motto, “Whatever it Takes! Believe… Achieve!”

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2011 WKCE Fourth-Grade Results for Barton Elementary

Source: DPI full academic year WKCE test score data

KG 45

1 56

2 62

3 54

4 57

5 72

Enrollment by Grade 2011-12 Average Daily Attendance

STAFF DATA (2011-12) Administrators 1 Clerical 1 Teachers 28 Maintenance 5 Aides 13 Food Service 2

Total: 50

Number of Teachers

28 Average Experience (in years)

11.9 Percentage with Advanced Degree

71% 2011-12 School Performance Report 5

Free/Red. Lunch 154 44.5%

Eng. Lang. Learners 13 3.8%

Spec. Education 42 12.1%

2008-09 96.1%

2009-10 93.1%

2010-11 96.2%

2005 2007 2008 2009 2006

Reading 89 87 87 87 90 81 89

Language Arts 83 83 80 88 89 81 82

Math 87 87 89 89 85 85 87

Science 83 83 84 74 82 85 80

Social Studies 96 96 89 98 98 100 98

2010 2011

WKCE Testing percentage for PROFICIENT AND ADVANCED

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With an emphasis on working together to provide multiple opportunities for all of our students to learn, achieve and grow; Decorah School strives for academic excellence and teaching respect and responsibility. The curriculum provides students with the skills to problem solve, communicate and think critically about the world around them. Decorah School focuses on academic excellence by being goal-oriented and data-driven. Best practice research is implemented to help students achieve their academic potential. Homework help and intervention time is built into the school day to give students additional opportunities to learn.

Fostering a sense of responsibility and respect is an essential component of good Decorah citizens. This is accomplished through an understanding and acceptance of individual differences, leadership, and giving back to the community. Decorah’s ongoing communication and cooperation with families, and strong PTO support, helps create a common goal of excellence in education that is essential to the success of our students.

Students participate in

activities tied to their cur-riculum such as: the second grade circus, the mile of art, the kindergarten spring program, and plays at different grade

levels. Field trips to Ye Ol’ School, Schauer Arts Center, Madison’s capitol and the zoo also enhance learning.

Play Fair and Safety

Patrol are opportunities for students to learn responsibility and leadership. Chess and ski club are opportunities for students to learn and have fun in other ways.

Six of the Decorah staff

have received the WBSD Teacher of the Year award.

Decorah students gave

back by donating over $2,000 to Pennies for Patients.

Nan Lustig, Principal 1225 Sylvan Way 11-12 Enrollment: 474 West Bend, WI 53095 Number of Teachers: 35 262.335.5480

Decorah Elementary School Home of the Eagles

Did You Know


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2011 WKCE Fourth-Grade Results for Decorah Elementary



KG 92

1 85

2 68

3 92

4 63

5 74



Total: 65

Number of Teachers







2008-09 95.2%

2009-10 98.0%

2010-11 95.8%

2005 2007 2008 2009 2006

Reading 92 90 88 90 85 97 91

Language Arts 92 82 91 88 86 94 89

Math 85 87 86 90 90 93 89

Science 84 80 87 81 83 97 88

Social Studies 94 98 94 98 96 99 98

2010 2011

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The Fair Park community empowers all students by preparing them for college readiness and career success through a wide variety of instructional programming and by creating a safe, respectful, and responsible school community. At Fair Park, we implement programs that regularly recognize students for their efforts and accomplishments and provide them with the skills to make good choices when interacting with others. We embrace continuous improvement efforts to improve

teaching skills and knowledge of best educational practices. Our professional development activities focus on the areas of math, writing, and reading and fostering a greater collaboration between staff members. Fair Park has worked to bring the 21st century into our classroom by providing access to iPad technology in Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms and SMART boards and laptops in our 3rd – 5th grade classrooms.

With funding from both the West Bend Educational Foundation and the Library Schools Fund, Fair Park has 5 iPads in each of the K-2nd classrooms for students to

use to re-enforce reading and math skills.

The Fair Park PTO has

raised over $10, 000 this school year in an effort to purchase new playground equipment.

The program.

The K-4 Special Education

students traveled to the Campbellsport YMCA to participate in the Matawa day camp, through proceeds earned from the Made-by Me program.

Fair Park MAP Singers

(Music at the Park) allows more than 90, fourth and fifth grade students to sing and perform at a variety of community venues this school year such as Enchantment at the Park and Lighting the City of West Bend Christmas Tree.

a and to you both!

Tracey Conners, Principal 519 North Indiana 11-12 Enrollment: 566 West Bend, WI 53090 Number of Teachers: 36 262.335.5515

Fair Park Elementary School Home of the Falcons

Did You Know

The FOSS Hands-On Science curriculum is used in all WBSD elementary schools.


Fair Park was featured in USA today for integrating iPads into K-2 classrooms to enhance learning in reading and math.

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2011 WKCE Fourth-Grade Results for Fair Park Elementary


KG 86

1 102

2 105

3 88

4 108

5 77



Total: 62

Number of Teachers







2008-09 96.2%

2009-10 95.6%

2010-11 96.1%

2005 2007 2008 2009 2006

Reading 89 82 83 90 85 88 84

Language Arts 81 73 67 90 78 75 83

Math 83 83 80 92 83 85 77

Science 78 80 67 85 80 80 78

Social Studies 94 92 93 96 99 96 93

2010


2011

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”This year we have been taking “Steps to

Success” on our journey to achieve academic success and become responsible citizens. To achieve this mis-sion, our Green Tree team works hard to provide high-quality academic instruction and develop strong relationships with students and parents. It is through work-ing together that we move forward to-gether. Our grade levels team work together to meet each of our learners’ unique needs. We monitor academic growth frequently through the classroom, building, and district assessments. These assessments inform our instruction and help us differentiate to meet the needs of each of our learners. Green Tree

School also offers students support through Special Education services, Speech and Language, Reading support, and English Language Learners support. In addition to academics, we have been focusing on doing things the “Gator Way.” The “Gator Way” is built on making choices that are respectful, responsible and safe. These common expectations are the foundation for our

positive school culture. Our consistent school-wide approach, comprehensive school counseling program, and recognition programs (Being Unusually Good and Golden Lunch Tickets) further foster our positive school culture that promotes learning. We value our strong partnership with families and are very thankful for the opportunity to make a difference in our students’ lives. Each day parent and community volunteers make a difference for our children and teachers through giving of their time and talents. We appreciate all of the many ways that parents make a difference for our students and school community. Our ABC (Academic Booster Club) parent group truly makes a difference in our school through coordinating volunteer and fundraising efforts and sponsoring wonderful experiences for our students. The Green Tree community is a

wonderful team to be part of!

Each grade level team

meets weekly and works together in planning instruction, assessing student progress and teaming to best meet the needs of all of our students.

Throughout the school

year, students take part in field trips and special in-school experiences that bring the curriculum to life. These field trips include; Ye Old School, the Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee Public Museum, the circus, and plays/musical experiences at the Schauer Arts Center. These and our many special in-school events are memorable experiences that enhance our students’ learning.

Green Tree ABC

Parent Group sponsors Family Game Night and the Gator Gathering as fun community building events for all Green Tree students and their families.

Katie Weyer, Principal 1330 Green Tree Road 11-12 Enrollment: 513 West Bend, WI 53090 Number of Teachers: 35 262.335.5520

Green Tree Elementary School Home of the Gators

Did You Know


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2011 WKCE Fourth-Grade Results for Green Tree Elementary


KG 86

1 66

2 90

3 75

4 105

5 91



Total: 61

Number of Teachers







2008-09 96.2%

2009-10 91.7%

2010-11 95.8%

2005 2007 2008 2009 2006 2010 2011

Reading 91 86 86 83 83 82 87

Language Arts 88 82 79 91 75 81 84

Math 82 81 89 86 86 87 84

Science 84 84 70 77 78 75 84

Social Studies 96 88 88 95 91 93 99

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Welcome to Jackson Elementary! Jackson is located in the heart of the Village of Jackson and continues to show pride in the long history of education excellence since 1894. Jackson Elementary is one of six elementary schools in the West Bend School District serving kindergarten through fifth-grade students. In addition to the curriculum provided through the regular classroom, support services for those identified Gifted and Talented, Learning Disabled, Cognitively Disabled, Emotional Behavioral Disabilities, and/or English Language Learners are available. Assistance is also provided in the area of reading with two full-time reading specialists and the Reading Recovery intervention program.

The Jackson staff is dedicated to creating a supportive, nurturing environment where students feel both emotionally and physically safe, which aid the students in progressing academically and interpersonally. As a school community, we teach our students the knowledge they need to be successful members of society. This requires skills that go beyond reading, writing and math and encompasses communication, team work and work ethic. Parents are an important part of Jackson Elementary. We hope that you become involved in the parent organization and support your child’s participation in school activities. The best predictor of a child’s success is a parent’s involvement in their child’s school experience.

Jackson fifth-grade

students participated in the Modern Woodman Speech Contest again this year. One Jackson student placed second at the regional competition and represented the West Bend School District at the state-level competition in the Beloit county-wide essay.

The student ambassadors

at Jackson Elementary have collected over 12,000 needed items over the past two years and donated them to the Jackson Food Pantry.

Jackson Elementary has

the oldest structure in the West Bend School District. The southern most part of our building is part of the structure built in 1894. It is utilized today for music

instruction.

Brian Heimark, Principal W204N16850 Jackson Dr. 11-12 Enrollment: 514 Jackson, WI 53037 Number of Teachers: 36 262.335.5475

Jackson Elementary School Home of the Jaguars

Did You Know


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2011 WKCE Fourth-Grade Results for Jackson Elementary


KG 75

1 80

2 81

3 84

4 103

5 91



Total: 60

Number of Teachers







2008-09 96.3%

2009-10 93.9%

2010-11 96.6%


2005 2007 2008 2009 2006 2010 2011

Reading 90 90 93 93 85 92 85

Language Arts 90 87 90 94 81 83 85

Math 81 88 93 91 82 86 91

Science 91 91 78 91 79 80 80

Social Studies 96 98 96 98 92 95 96

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McLane Elementary School is on a journey for excellence. Learning is a journey and the McLane staff is committed to providing a supportive, caring environment where all students can achieve. At McLane, we focus on “6-Pillars” of being a good citizen in our school and home communities. The “Pillars” consist of Respect, Citizenship, Fairness, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, and Work Habits. We continue to link community service efforts to what it means to be a productive member of our city. McLane continues to be a goal-oriented and data-driven school where decisions are based on student success.

McLane’s ongoing cooperation with families, schools and community organizations creates a culture of togetherness that is critical to the success of our students. If you are interested in becoming part of the McLane Elementary community, as a family or community partner, please do not hesitate to contact us. You are always welcome at McLane.

During the 2011 – 2012

school year, McLane has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a “Jump Rope for Heart” top fundraising school in Washington County and ranked #3 in the State of Wisconsin for overall fundraising for this event at $22,684.

McLane prides itself on a

positive school culture. The staff, students, parents and community members are guided by the four basic expectations of “Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, and Be Ready”. This is the “McLane Way.”

McLane Elementary

School’s parent group fundraises for all children and teachers through the Ice Cream Social, Holiday DVD sales, and many other fun and exciting activities so that our students and families are not asked to go door-to-door for financial support.

Andy Kasik, Principal 833 Chestnut Street 11-12 Enrollment: 593 West Bend, WI 53095 Number of Teachers: 38 262.335.5490

McLane Elementary School Home of the McTigers

Did You Know


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2011 WKCE Fourth-Grade Results for McLane Elementary


KG 81

1 90

2 99

3 99

4 113

5 111



Total: 63

Number of Teachers







2008-09 96.4%

2009-10 96.0%

2010-11 96.1%


2005 2007 2008 2009 2006

Reading 94 96 93 95 92 96 84

Language Arts 94 88 89 88 87 87 83

Math 91 93 91 94 91 94 85

Science 97 89 85 91 88 89 82

Social Studies 100 98 93 99 100 97 98

2010 2011

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The 2011-2012 academic year was the start of the first full year for Badger students and staff in the new building. Our school features state-of-the-art technology, such as SMART Boards, wireless networks, a new library and new classroom areas. The new Badger features natural lighting, and additional safety features. Our new facility, combined with dedicated and experienced staff, creates an exceptional learning experience for our students.

Badger is a recognized Exemplary Middle School and serves close to 900 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Badger students have a history of strong performance on national, state and local achievement tests.

Badger is a school that is in the process of implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Students are expected to be respectful, responsible and ready both at school and while representing Badger out in our community.

The Badger staff recognizes the unique challenges that 21st Century middle schools’ students face and strives to create strong working relationships with our students. These positive relationships foster rigorous and relevant learning environments to prepare students for college and career readiness. Badger engages students by providing a wide range of activities including athletics, co-curricular clubs and leadership opportunities. Each year, the Badger Parent Group sponsors a series of co-curricular clubs that meet twice a week for six weeks to provide students with fun and educational opportunities including: ping-pong, chess, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, knitting, scrapbooking, photography and digital video/design. These activities allow students to form

quality relationships with staff and fosters positive student involvement.

70% of all Badger

teachers have earned their Master of Arts, Master of Education or Master of Science degrees.

Over the last eight school

years, Badger has had six staff members who have won the Rolfs Foundation Teacher of the Year award.

On January 1, 2011, students transitioned into a new $27.4 million facility, thanks to the generosity of the West Bend community.

Badger implements a

nationally-recognized intervention program (Response to Intervention) driven by quality adult/student relationships to match students with appropriate academic and behavioral interventions.

Kurt Becker, Principal 727 South Sixth Avenue 11-12 Enrollment: 890 West Bend, WI 53095 Number of Teachers: 61 262.335.5455

Badger Middle School Home of the Badgers

Did You Know


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2011 WKCE Eighth-Grade Results for Badger Middle School


6 311

7 286

8 293



Total: 100

Number of Teachers







2008-09 95.7%

2009-10 95.7%

2010-11 96.0%


2005 2007 2008 2009 2006

Reading 90 95 95 90 92 92 86

Language Arts 77 72 69 63 78 73 72

Math 81 82 83 84 85 85 79

Science 87 85 82 78 87 78 82

Social Studies 92 92 91 85 91 90 81

2010 2011

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Silverbrook provides a safe learning environment where we value achievement and celebrate success. By providing a rigorous

curriculum with numerous math and reading options, including a gifted and talented program, students are challenged to grow in their learning. Partnering with families and students, teachers act as learning partners, providing experiences that promote learning. Technology is used throughout the building to further that experience. With a SMARTboard and document camera in every room, students and teachers, alike, are able to interact with educational material. Silverbrook staff uses several web-based platforms to both enhance learning and address student academic needs. Silverbrook prides itself on creating a safe environment where learning can take place. Expectations for conduct are clear, and students meet and exceed them. We regularly enjoy celebrating our students with Viking Pride. Students demonstrating citizenship, compassion, honor, integrity, and perseverance are recognized and celebrated weekly, and at the end of the year. Student leadership is cultivated at Silverbrook. Students have the opportunity to participate in many leadership opportunities, which contribute to the school and West Bend community. Builder's Club, the middle-school branch of Kiwanis Club, earns thousands of hours of community service by working with the elderly, participating in clean-up efforts, providing for the needy, and meeting many other community needs.

Each year, our Student Council raises thousands of dollars for local charities and families. During the holidays, over 200 families benefit from our Giving Tree. National Junior Honor Society contributes to the school by providing tutors for 6th graders during homebase time. Silverbrook's Wildlife Club examines and aids local ecology. The Club also invites wildlife rehabilitation speakers to educate the student population. Highly-qualified and dedicated staff members, invested and caring parents, and hard-working and talented students combine to make Silverbrook a special learning community that prepares students to meet and exceed the de-mands of secondary, post-secondary, and career life.

Silverbrook features a

chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, recognizing seventh and eighth grade students for academic excellence.

Silverbrook Battle of the

Books boasts over 250 student participants.

86% percent of all

Silverbrook students participate in band, choir and orchestra.

Over 80 local businesses

and professionals, as well as UWWC and MPTC, participated in the annual Career Day, featuring speakers for sixth and seventh graders and a mock interview experience hosted by West Bend Insurance.

The Silverbrook Facebook page has over 400 “likes.”

Lance Roell, Principal 120 North Silverbrook Drive 11-12 Enrollment: 569 West Bend, WI 53095 Number of Teachers: 43 262.335.5500

Silverbrook Middle School Home of the Vikings

Did You Know


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2011 WKCE Eighth-Grade Results for Silverbrook Middle School


6 201

7 184

8 184



Total: 71

Number of Teachers




Free/Red. Lunch 213 37.4



2008-09 96.1%

2009-10 91.9%

2010-11 95.9%


2005 2007 2008 2009 2006

Reading 86 88 91 94 90 90 86

Language Arts 70 58 65 67 67 64 72

Math 81 78 82 84 83 87 79

Science 81 78 82 83 85 80 82

Social Studies 88 88 85 88 85 87 84

2010 2011

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East High School embraces the West Bend

School District’s mission of Preparing All Students for College Readiness AND Career Success. As a comprehensive high school, courses are offered to meet every student’s interest and level of readiness. East High School’s mission of, “working together to inspire integrity, excellence and responsibility, guides the staff and students throughout the building. We are dedicated to offer a rigorous and relevant curriculum to challenge and engage every student while maintaining positive relationships with students to foster success. Ninety-six percent of our students graduate in four years with a high school diploma, and ninety-four percent of those students continue on to either a two or four-year college after graduation.

While our core programming in English, science, social studies and mathematics is strong, we are also fortunate to have exceptional programming beyond the core. Our music program offers three orchestras, three choirs and three bands; and our music students have performed across the state, country and world.

Our world language program offers multiple opportunities for students to travel all over the world including trips to Portugal, Peru, Germany, Italy, France and Canada. Our graphics and digital imaging program are featured as an annual exhibit at the Museum of Wisconsin Art. Our Culinary Arts program has allowed students to compete at the local and national level for recognition and even offers a restaurant for students and staff on site.

Outside of the classroom, West Bend East provides multiple opportunities for our students to engage in co-curricular and athletic activities.

East High School has been

recognized by the Washington Post as one of the best high schools in the country (1,641 out of 2,050).

Student photography from

our Digital Media class has been featured on the cover of the AT&T Yellow Pages and highlighted in the West Bend Community Profile published by the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce.

The classes of 2010 and

2011 were both recognized by ACT and received the 2011-2012 Red Quill Legacy Award.

In 2011, 40 East

students graduated with an Honor’s Diploma and 220 students took 409 Advanced Placement Exams.

Jim Curler, Principal 1305 East Decorah Road 11-12 Enrollment: 1,106 West Bend, WI 53095 Number of Teachers: 66 262.335.5530

East High School Home of the Suns

Did You Know


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2011 WKCE Tenth-Grade Results for East High School


9 283

10 280

11 307

12 236


STAFF DATA (2011-12) Administrators 4 Clerical 5 Teachers 66 Maintenance 12.5 Aides 17 Food Service 13

Total: 117.5

Number of Teachers


13 Percentage with Advanced Degree





2008-09 96.6%

2009-10 97.0%

2010-11 94.4%


2005 2007 2008 2009 2006 2010

Reading 82 86 81 79 89 79 79

Language Arts 81 81 73 71 82 74 67

Math 84 82 77 71 83 73 73

Science 84 87 81 78 87 79 71

Social Studies 89 90 83 81 84 83 74

2011

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West High School provides a quality, comprehensive education for students in preparation for college

readiness and career success. Twenty-two Advanced Placement classes, Project Lead the Way, transcripted courses, Youth Options, Co-ops and apprenticeship programs provide a relevant and rigorous opportunity for students to earn college credits and experience the world of work. We have strong partnerships with the University of Wisconsin-Washington County and Moraine Park Technical College. In 2011, the fourth group of students completed the on-campus nursing assistant certification program. Last year, West High School had 66 Advanced Placement scholars, which has increased each of the last 11 years. Test scores and attendance rates remain above the state average. Senior survey results show 93% percent of West students feel safe in school, 90% feel they had access to career information, 90% express satisfaction with their high school education and feel their teachers know them personally, and 89% of the parents state that West High School performs well academically. The ACT organization recently presented West High School with the Red Quill Legacy Award for data analysis and student success. West High School provides memorable experiences in the arts with orchestra, choir and band programs that have had performances in Scotland, London and Ireland.

West Bend West provides opportunities for students in 26 athletic programs and 34 clubs and activities. While performance in the classroom is the priority, we also believe that participating in one or more of these programs offers our students a chance to learn valuable lessons in leadership capacities and teamwork. West High School staff is committed to providing a quality high school experience with opportunities to reinforce our vision— Where Every Student Thrives

West High School was

Nationally recognized by The Washington Post as among the top 5% of high schools in the nation, based upon Advanced Placement criteria. Wisconsin had 29 schools listed, with West number 12.

West Girls gymnastics team

has won the Wisconsin Little Ten Conference Championships for 12 of the past 13 years.

184 West students were

recognized as Scholar Athletes, finishing their season in good standing and achieving a 3.4—4 point GPA.

West Boys baseball team has

qualified for State six of the past seven years, winning the State title in 2007 and runner-up in 2010 and 2011. West is tied for the Wisconsin lead in Summer Baseball state Championships with three titles.

Approximately 91% of the

graduating class will continue their education at either a two-year technical college, or a four-year college or university.

Seven students in the class of

2012 earned the distinction of Valedictorian.

46 graduating students

earned an Honors Diploma.

West was the 2010-2011 All

-Sport Award recipient for the Wisconsin Little Ten Conference. The athletic award is given annually to the highest performing conference school in all final sport standings.

83 students earned over 100

volunteer hours.

Pat Gardon, Principal (retired 2012) 1305 East Decorah Road 11-12 Enrollment: 1,145 West Bend, WI 53095 Number of Teachers: 64 262.335.5570

West High School Home of the Spartans

Did You Know


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2011 WKCE Tenth-Grade Results for West High School


9 280

10 294

11 318

12 253


STAFF DATA (2011-12) Administrators 4 Clerical 3 Teachers 64 Maintenance 12.5 Aides 22 Food Service 13

Total: 120.5

Number of Teachers



69%


2005 2007 2008 2009 2006

Reading 85 85 83 78 83 78 79

Language Arts 83 78 75 71 80 76 67

Math 87 79 78 74 79 83 73

Science 84 82 80 75 80 83 71

Social Studies 91 84 84 79 84 84 74

2010 2011

2008-09 96.7%

2009-10 97.2%

2010-11 94.9%





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Head Start

The West Bend School District Head Start Program, in partnership with the family and the community, works to prepare children ages 3 – 5 to meet the needs and challenges of both their

academic and social life. We accomplish this by promoting the growth of each child in accordance with his or her own physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs.

Our curriculum is based on assessed individual student needs, Wisconsin State Standards, Head Start Indicators and Creative Curriculum, which is also our curriculum/assessment tool.

Our Head Start program is federally-funded and families must meet income guidelines to qualify. Children who attend our Head Start program participate in a variety of educational activities,

and also are served healthy meals and snacks. Continuous growth is an essential part of our programs. Most importantly, we believe that children learn through play, and always use hands-on exploration to enhance learning.

Parents are partners in the program and have a wide array of social services available as needed. Our Family Advocates work together with families and community partners to ensure

that all participating children’s medical and dental needs are met prior to Kindergarten. Title 1 PreK (Located in Barton and Fair Park Elementary

Buildings). The focus of the Title 1 Pre-K program is the preparation of children for Kindergarten and future academic learning. Children are immersed in a rich learning environment enhanced by emerging literacy and mathematic skills

(numeracy). The program is designed to provide a child-centered, literacy focused curriculum. The program provides instruction in a supportive

environment where children experience literature, hands-on learning activities, and self-awareness while enhancing social skills. Four year olds who have been identified through a screening and selection process are asked to participate in the

program.

The WBSD Title I Pre-Kindergarten is also a federally-funded program and is provided at no cost to those students who qualify, much like Head Start. Students must live within the boundaries of the West Bend School District. This is a program

for preschool children who will be four years old on or before Sept. 1 of the calendar year. WBSD Title I preschool classes are staffed by highly qualified teachers who hold college degrees in Early Childhood Education. Children

attend class for three hours and twenty minutes per day, four days a week. Early Childhood Special Education The West Bend School District provides Early

Childhood Special Education services to children ages 3 – 6 who have been found eligible using state criteria to qualify for special education. Early Childhood Special Education teachers, along

with parents and related service providers, work

together to develop an individualized education plan (IEP) for each eligible child. Plans focus on preparing children to meet the needs and

challenges of both their academic and social life. IEP teams accomplish this by promoting the growth of each child in accordance with his or her own physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs. The curriculum provided is based on

specialized instruction that meets the needs of each individual child in accordance with the Wisconsin Early Childhood State Standards. Early Childhood Special Education services are

fully federally-funded through IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). As determined by IEP teams individual children may receive a variety of different services, including but not limited to occupation therapy, physical therapy,

and speech and language therapy. Continuous growth is an essential part of the services.

Our Head Start Program has

been serving families of Washington County since 1978. The program started by serving 30 children, and has now grown to serve 144.

Our Head Start Program is

monitored by over 1300 different performance standards developed by the Administration of Children and Families.

The main focus of Title 1

Pre-K is to help students grow both literacy and numeracy skills.

The curriculum utilized in all

of the programs is a direct link to the Kindergarten curriculum offered in all 6 of our Elementary buildings.

Early Childhood services are

provided in a variety of settings, including community preschools, daycares, Head Start, and Title 1 Pre-K and in students’ homes.

Early Childhood staff works

closely with Washington County Birth to 3 services to ensure a smooth transition into the school system for children with specialized services.

Cassie Martin, Administrator 737 South Third Avenue West Bend, WI 53095 262.335.5471

Rolfs Education Center

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The Spartan Sun Community Program (SSCP) teaches, inspires, motivates, and empowers students to become integral members of society through rigorous and relevant coursework and respect and awareness of others. SSCP sets high expectations for every student where they are challenged with various educational opportunities. In order to qualify for the program, a stu-dent has to be 17 years of age, at least 3 credits behind their graduating class, and must have a 9th grade reading level. Classes are three hours long, five days a week. Stu-dents graduating from SSCP will receive either a West Bend East or West Bend West High School diploma. For a student to receive their high school diploma through SSCP, they have to complete the academic requirements listed in the next column.

Spartan Sun Graduation Requirements:

Pass all necessary GED tests, which are taken at Moraine Park Technical

College.

Complete a course in civics (if not

already taken at the high school).

Complete a course in Health (if not

already taken at the high school).

Complete and participate in Character

Development and Leadership coursework.

Complete the SSCP Financial Literacy/

Employability Curriculum (if not already taken at the high school).

Complete a thorough Program Portfolio

that will be presented to the SSCP staff, parents, district personnel and school board members.

Complete fifteen (15) hours per week of

employment, community service, or additional classes that has been approved by the SSCP staff and West Bend School District.

This is the fifth year that

the Spartan Sun Community Program has been in operation in the WBSD and has graduated close to 200 students.

Every student in Spartan

Sun has to complete a community service project in addition to numerous program/course requirements to graduate.

Each Spartan Sun

student creates a Program Portfolio which includes mock interviews, college visit descriptions, job shadow reports and a service project reflection, as well as, numerous program/course requirements.

Program Portfolios are

presented by each student at graduation from the program.

Dave Uelmen, Administrator 737 South Third Avenue Enrollment: 50 students 262.335.5471

Spartan / Sun Community Program

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Year Enrollment Number Tested % Tested Average

The ACT is designed by the American College Testing Corporation of Iowa City, Iowa to reassure knowledge, understanding and skills acquired during the K-12 experience in English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning.

ACT Testing Results

Post High School Plans

Four-year College 70% Two-year College 12% Employment 4% Military 6% Job Training/Apprenticeship 2% Specialty School 2%

Undecided 4%

Class of 2012 East High School and West High School Combined

501 of 504 graduates surveyed

2003-04 548 361 65.9 22.7

2004-05 562 364 64.8 23.1

2005-06 561 332 59.2 23.2

2006-07 565 372 65.8 22.9

2007-08 531 356 67 23

2008-09 525 353 67.2 22.2

2009-10 538 381 65.6 23.7

2010-11 498 338 67.9% 22.9

2011-12 518 353 68.1% 23.2

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Subject East tested % passing West tested % passing Combined tested % Combined passing

Art History 5 100 8 88 13 92

Music Theory 4 50 1 0 5 40

English Lit. 34 91 78 74 112 80

European History 4 75 11 73 15 73

Human Geography 19 84 24 92 43 88

Macroeconomics 11 36 17 76 28 61

Psychology 56 93 92 72 148 80

U.S. Government 52 33 69 38 121 36

U.S. History 27 89 48 81 75 75

World History 6 100 19 100 26 100

Calculus AB 29 70 52 96 81 86

Calculus BC 11 100 21 86 32 91

Statistics 44 77 44 61 88 69

Biology 22 54 43 56 65 55

Chemistry 15 13 16 19 31 16

Environmental Science 19 47 40 50 59 49

Physics C: Mechanics 14 71 29 76 43 74

French Language 3 100 3 67 6 83

German Language 7 57 10 70 17 65

Spanish Language 11 18 7 29 17 18

393 67.9 632 65.2 1025 66.55

2012 Advanced Placement Testing The Advanced Placement (AP) test is designed by the College Board of Princeton, New Jersey. It allows high school 9th through 12th graders the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Last year, 546 students completed 1,202 examinations in 20 subjects.


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2011 WISCONSIN KNOWLEDGE AND CONCEPTS Exam Criterion Reference Test (WKCE-CRT)

The Wisconsin Student Assessment System Examinations are comprised of a battery of achievement tests that provide data on student performance in the areas of reading, language arts, mathematics, science


4TH GRADE WKCE

8TH GRADE WKCE

10TH GRADE WKCE

West Bend School District 2011

State 2011

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ATTENDANCE RATES

Attendance is face-to-face instructional contact between a student and a teacher. Attendance data is collected for the entire school year. The attendance rate is actual days of attendance divided by possible days of atten-dance, expressed as a per-centage. The smallest report-

able unit of attendance is one-half days.

TRUANCY RATES

A habitual truant is defined by Wisconsin State Statute as a student who is absent from school without an acceptable excuse for part or all of five or more days on which school is held during a semester. Habitual truancy is reported for grades K-12. The rate is the number of truants divided by the K-12 enrollment, counted on the third Friday in September.

A complete source of all data and information collected by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on the West Bend School District Performance report can be found at the Wisconsin’s

Information Network for Successful Schools (WINSS) site at http://www.dpi.wi.gov. This document reflects the most current data available on WINSS. The WINSS website serves as the most accurate,

ongoing and up-to-date source of school performance information for all districts in Wisconsin.

SOURCE AND SITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


0.0%

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2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

Truancy West Bend School District

95.9% 96.0% 96.0%

95.5%

96.2% 96.2%96.6%

98.3%

90%

91%

92%

93%

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96%

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2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

West Bend School District Attendance Rate

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2012-13 STUDENT INSTRUCTIONAL FEES

Elementary Consumable Instructional Materials $30 Middle School Consumable Instructional Materials* $60 Athletic Fee $65/student/year High School Consumable Instructional Materials* $85 Athletic Fee $150 Parking Permit $125 (includes tax) *Includes co-curricular participation and athletic event pass. Does not include admission to post-season WIAA events.

Student instructional fees may be paid in installments. For more information on paying installments, contact the district finance department at 262-335–5403.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS Board of Education Regular Board of Education meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.at the Education Service Center, 735 South Main Street, unless otherwise posted. Agendas are posted on the district website, www.west-bend.k12.wi.us under the Board of Education tab and also at the West Bend Community Library. Board meetings are videotaped by West Bend Community Cable and aired live on Charter Cable and also on the Schools and Government channel on AT&T U-verse. All taped meetings are posted to the district website. Board Members and Committee Assignments

President Randy Marquardt [email protected] 262-306-2601 Board Instructruction Technology/Facilities Negotiations CFAC2 WASB Delegate

Vice President Bart Williams [email protected] 262-353-3154 Policy Personnel/Finance Technology/Facilities Stakeholder Communications WASB Delegate Alternate

Clerk Dave Weigand 262-334-2984 Board Instruction Policy Negotiations

Treasurer Rick Parks [email protected] 920-266-3948 Personnel/Finance Stakeholder Communications WBPS Foundation CESA Representative

Todd Miller [email protected] 262-346-1460 Technology/Facilities Stakeholder Communications Negotiations CFAC2 Head Start Policy Council

Vinney Pheng [email protected] 262-306-1720 Personnel/Finance Technology/Facilities

Therese Sizer [email protected] 262-335-2733 Policy Board Instruction West Bend Public Schools Foundation


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