North End Capacity Planning - Community Meetings Scheduled September 15 and 16
Population growth in some areas of north Seattle is outpacing the number of spaces available for students in elementary school. Seattle Public Schools invites families and community members to attend meetings to discuss options for addressing this challenge, with a focus on the 2009-2010 school year. Meetings are scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, September 15 at Catharine Blaine K-8 and on Tuesday, September 16 at Roosevelt High School. There is also a School Board work session on this topic scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 at 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Additional information is contained in this flyer.
School Calendar Distribution
Distribution of school calendars has been delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience. They will be mailed to the homes of all students, and will be sent to staff via District mail within the next week. Thank you for your patience. An overview of the school calendar is availablle on this News & Calendar Web site.
Welcome to the 2008-09 School Year!
Seattle Public Schools welcomes students and families to the 2008-09 school year. If you have questions about enrollment, please visit the Enrollment Services Web site or call Enrollment Services at (206) 252-0760. Transportation information is available on the Transportation Services Web site or at (206) 252-0900. For answers to other questions, you may call Customer Service at 252-0010 or ask the school at which your child or children are enrolled.
School Board Unanimously Adopts Strategic Plan, "Excellence for All"
On June 4 the School Board voted unanimously to adopt the Strategic Plan, "Excellence for All." The plan, a series of detailed appendices, and a PowerPoint presentation are posted on this Web site. For additional information and background data, please visit our Strategic Plan Web site. The plan was informed by input from more than 3,000 community members. Feedback received during May is summarized in a Strategic Plan Input Summary. Next steps include developing detailed project work plans for each strategy. Community members are welcome to continue to share thoughts about the strategic plan with the Superintendent and strategic planning team via a feedback form or via email to strategicplan@seattleschools.org.
Drinking Water Quality Shows Continued Improvement (August 2008 Update)
The first annual report for the Drinking Water Quality Program shows 93 percent of water sources at the 31 schools retested this year pass all requirements of the policy. In 2004, the pass rate was just 60 percent. The water quality standards adopted by Seattle Public Schools are the strongest in the nation and are more stringent than those recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency. As detailed in the report, SPS is meeting and exceeding those standards. Click here for the complete report.
BEX III Projects - Project Updates
Building Excellence III (BEX III), a capital bond, was approved by voters in February 2007. The bond funds renovation or replacement of four high schools, two middle schools and one K-8 school; and provides for other capital improvements. For more information on BEX III Projects, visit the BEX Web site.
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District Improvement Plan
Seattle Public Schools "District Improvement Plan" (DIP) is a blueprint for implementation of specific systemic changes needed to bring about improvements in achievement for all student groups in all of our schools. Developing and publishing a DIP is a state requirement.
