Contextual+Data

The progress at Snoqualmie Middle School is a result of intentional efforts on how to serve student and community. The focus on student learning has encouraged efforts at reflecting on how the curriculum, instruction and assessment aligns to grade level expectations to direct what students are expected to know and to be able to produce. In addition to the core curriculum, Snoqualmie Middle School students are provided with a variety of exploratory classes designed to enrich the educational experience, as well as an extra curricular program that is influential in developing positive personal characteristics.
 * 4. Contextual Data **


 * The average teacher experience level is 15+ years.
 * 65% of Snoqualmie Middle School’s teachers possess a master degree or higher.
 * 75% of students participate in the SMS extracurricular program.
 * Eagle Excel is a program that provides remediation and extra support for 70 students needing support in reading and math. 43 of the 73 students improved their WASL performance.
 * A monthly character trait is the focus for the SMS Student-of-the-month recognition to highlight those who demonstrate the characteristic.
 * Monthly character traits include: Respect, Responsibility, Courage, Generosity, Integrity, Kindness, Flexibility, Persistence and Positive Attitude.
 * High academic achievement, perfect attendance, community service and school leadership is honored at Trimester recognition ceremonies.
 * Seasonal spirit assemblies recognize student sports participation.
 * Small groups are established to work on academic and social skills and provide emotional support.
 * A celebration of student art work is published throughout the school and at art shows.
 * Student-led assemblies are featured throughout the year as we honor Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and spirit assemblies.
 * 123 band students participate in daily instruction, band concerts, and trips to showcase their talents and non-competitive multi-school festivals.
 * 83 choir students participate in daily instruction, evening concerts, and trips to showcase their talents.
 * Students are taught deliberate skills in physical education and set fitness goals through our fitness center program in seventh and eighth grade.
 * Each student participates in a health class in sixth, seventh and eighth grade with a key focus on personal responsibility, respect and content that evaluates healthy nutrition and choices.
 * Student lunches are purposefully set around healthy choices with limited sugar selections and no caffeine treats throughout the school.
 * A newsletter is e-mailed to all parents/guardians each Friday, and each month we have a “Learn A Latte” gathering with our parents and community to share updates about learning and activities at SMS.
 * SMS staff uses a variety of technology solutions to keep parents informed including: SharePoint, online grading with parent access, and the SMS website.