welcome back!

willis junior high school2012-13

empower. achieve. lead.

http://youtu.be/WxfZkMm3wcg

why?

data conscious…

reading proficiency

grade seven 79 82

* grade eight 64 65

math proficiency

grade seven 59 62

grade eight 50 55

reading growth

grade seven 48 50

grade eight 37 46

math growth

grade seven 51 54

grade eight 44.5 51

overall growth

bottom 25% 42 47

data conscious…

…but, student driven.

creating connections

core values

willis is a place where everyone must feel safe.

core value # 1

willis is a place where everyone has equal worth – and lots of it.

core value # 2

willis is a place where we solve problems peacefully.

core value # 3

willis is a place where learning is a priority and time spent in class is important.

core value # 4

willis is a place where doing little things can make a big difference.

core value # 5

do our students receive, and believe, this message?

…model the learning process…together.

http://youtu.be/H1ni1lQBEXg

thumbs up everybody…rock and roll!