Kilo Learning Plan Building Goals: 2000-2003

The Kilo Learning Plan Building Goals will be divided in to three areas: reading, writing, and math. Each goal will address each grade level in school except the math goal which will be course-driven. The goals will clearly express the literacy focus of the district and also the specific focus areas within our school: technology, school-to-work, and critical thinking skills. These goals have been developed by the School Leadership Team with specific input from each school department and program. The actual goal development committee included teachers, paraeducators, parents, students, and administration (building and central office). The adventure began in September 1999 and was finalized in September 2000. It was a very long but rewarding process. The goals will be in place for three years and will be monitored yearly by both specified staff members and the School Leadership Team. Yearly results will be published in the School Profile published by the Federal Way School District and in the Cougar Connection, the building newsletter that is mailed to each Kilo household.

Goal 1 -Reading:	By June, 2003, 70% or more students will meet grade level standards or above in reading on the Gates-McGinitie Test.
Goal 2 - Writing:	There will be a building focus on technical writing. In 7^th grade students will demonstrate a 3% increase on the WASL writing tests each year. In 8^thand 9^th grade students will demonstrate a 5% growth on a writing sample from the fall to the spring on a building developed writing rubric.
Goal 3 - Math:	The student understands and applies the concepts and procedures or mathematics while 70% achieve a course/grade level of improvement or above by 2003 as measured by the Individual Computational Skills Program or an equivalent standardized test.
Each department or team in the school has developed an action plan describing how they will accomplish these goals. If you would like more information or plans for a specific team or department please contact the school principal at (253) 945-4713 Special thanks to all those who have contributed to the development of the Kilo Learning Plan.
Kilo Junior High School Profile Summary 2000- 2001 Kilo was last remodeled in 1994. Since the remodel much of the emphasis has been on the infusion of technology into our program. Students have benefited from the addition of a computer lab and a half lab in our library, as well as a keyboarding lab, and a mini-lab for both reading and math. The science department received a grant from the Gates Foundation which gave us a one to eight ratio of computers to students in our 7th grade science classroom and they have integrated with 7th grade geography which also has a mini-laptop lab with MacIntosh computers. Students have benefited from the integration of technology into the regular school curriculum in reading, language arts, science, physical education, social studies, health and other elective courses. These are important skills that they will need in the future as they enter the world of work. Our 2000-2003 Building Learning Plan is current having been updated by our School Leadership Team that is composed of staff, students, parents, and a district office representative during the 1999-2000 school year. We have developed the vision statement for our building which is "READING, THINKING, DOING…MAKING A DIFFERENCE." The mission statement for our building was developed by a sub-committee of our School Leadership Team and approved by staff and parents. MISSION STATEMENT: At Kilo Junior high we seek to teach students the value of learning, to inspire academic excellence and intellectual curiosity, to guide students toward personal responsibility, and to foster civility, honesty, dignity, and pride. The principles that guide our school are demonstrated in our motto COUGAR PRIDE and by the five points of the COUGAR STAR: 1. Be honest with ourselves and others 2. Attend school and be prepared to be a productive member of our classes 3. Allow every fellow student to gain an education without interference. 4. Treat every student with respect and dignity. 5. Be proud of Kilo and protect our school from abuse. We have developed a student profile which describes "What should a student look like when they leave Kilo?" Our Learning Plan addresses this question. There were six areas which we identified in our profile. Communication · Writes clearly in various forms · Speaks articulately · Reads competently · Can express ideas in mediums other than words · Uses technology as a tool for communicating · Listens carefully Core Academics · Has an awareness of his/her own culture and the culture of others · Is a good consumer of information · Demonstrates effective research skills · Has knowledge in core academic subjects · Uses technology as a tool to access information Problem Solving · Thinks critically and creatively · Is resourceful · Uses mathematics to solve problems · Uses technology as a tool to solve problems Productive Citizenship · Shows responsibility to the group · Volunteers to help others · Is oriented to serving others · Understands the place of the individual in a democratic society · Understands the workings of a democracy Commitment to Quality Work · Knows the importance of teamwork · Demonstrates self-discipline · Is prepared for each days work · Sees the relationship between school and work · Takes pride in a job well done Healthy Living · Demonstrates respect for self and others · Sets goals and works to achieve them · Manages time effectively · Follows a fitness plan and healthy lifestyle

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