OREGON AT-A-GLANCE SCHOOL PROFILE2018-19Highland Elementary School

PRINCIPAL: Nevin Van Manen | GRADES: K-5 | 1845 NW Highland Ave, Grants Pass 97526 | 541-474-5765

Students We Serve

Student Enrollment

473DEMOGRAPHICSAmerican Indian/Alaska Native

Students 1%Teachers 0%

Asian

Students <1%Teachers 0%

Black/African American

Students 1%Teachers 0%

Hispanic/Latino

Students 10%Teachers 0%

Multiracial

Students 5%Teachers 8%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Students 0%Teachers 0%

White

Students 83%Teachers 92%

Ever English Learners

*Languages

Spoken

4

Students with

Disabilities

13%Required

Vaccinations

93%Free/

Reduced Price Lunch

>95%

*<10 students or data unavailable

School Environment

CLASS SIZEMedian class size.

23

Decrease from previous year

4

Oregonaverage

25

REGULAR ATTENDERSStudents who attended more than 90% of their enrolled school days.

89%

Decrease from previous year

3%

Oregonaverage

80%

Academic Progress

INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PROGRESSYear-to-year progress in English language arts and mathematics.

Academic Success

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSStudents meeting state grade-level expectations.

56%

Decrease from previous year

3%

Oregonaverage

51%

MATHEMATICSStudents meeting state grade-level expectations.

49%

Increase from previous year

2%

Oregonaverage

43%

SCIENCEStudents meeting state grade-level expectations.

Coming in 2019-20

School GoalsIn the 2018-19 our School Improvement Goals focused on three areas. Our first goal focused on Highland’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students meeting or exceeding the district/state average on the SBAC from the previous year. Our 2nd goal used SBAC data to measure improvement in Language Arts for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Our final goal was a behavioral goal with a focus of reducing incidences of physical aggression by 10%.

State GoalsThe Oregon Department of Education is partnering with school districts and local communities to ensure a 90% on-time, four year graduation rate by 2025. To progress toward this goal, the state will prioritize efforts to improve attendance, provide a well-rounded education, invest in implementing culturally responsive practices, and promote continuous improvement to close opportunity and achievement gaps for historically and currently underserved students.

Safe & Welcoming EnvironmentOur school partners with our local law enforcement agency to enhance safety with a School Marshall Program. We regularly practice safety routines and trainings so all students feel comfortable and safe. We host many events that invite families and community in to our building including Open House, music programs, curriculum nights, family movie nights and our annual Spring Fling.

School Website: www.grantspass.k12.or.us For more information please visit: www.oregon.gov/ode/reports-and-data/

OREGON AT-A-GLANCE SCHOOL PROFILE CONTINUED2018-19Highland Elementary School

PRINCIPAL: Nevin Van Manen | GRADES: K-5 | 1845 NW Highland Ave, Grants Pass 97526 | 541-474-5765

Our Staff (rounded FTE)

25Teachers

9Educational assistants

0Counselors

Average teacher turnover rate

9%

% of licensed teachers with more than 3 years

of experience

92%

Same principal in the last 3 years

No

Outcomes

REGULAR ATTENDERS

American Indian/Alaska Native <10 students or data unavailable

Asian <10 students or data unavailable

Black/African American <10 students or data unavailable

Hispanic/Latino 80%Multiracial 84%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <10 students or data unavailable

White 90%Free/Reduced Price Lunch 89%

Ever English Learner <10 students or data unavailable

Students with Disabilities 83%Migrant <10 students or data unavailable

Talented and Gifted >95%Female 90%

Male 87%Non-Binary <10 students or data unavailable

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

40%

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

59%

56%

<10 students or data unavailable

7%

<10 students or data unavailable

>95%

61%

52%

<10 students or data unavailable

MATHEMATICS<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

31%

<10 students or data unavailable

<10 students or data unavailable

53%

49%

<10 students or data unavailable

15%

<10 students or data unavailable

>95%

47%

52%

<10 students or data unavailable

About Our School

BULLYING, HARASSMENT, AND SAFETY POLICIESEach year we review and practice common area rules and expectations including how to use playground equipment safely and appropriate bus behavior. We follow school board policies that govern our interventions and responses to bullying and harassment. Our main efforts are in prevention through curriculum and creating an environment that is inclusive and positive. We implement Kelso’s Choice and Second Steps curriculum K-5 year-long as well as the supplemental Second Steps Bully Prevention Program by the end of October annually.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESIn addition to band and strings that is offered to 4th and 5th graders, we offer numerous opportunities outside of the regular school day including: Battle of the Books, Lego Robotics, Honor Choir, Oregon Master Gardener, and a variety of after school clubs.

PARENT ENGAGEMENTWe have an active and supportive Parent Teacher Association (PTA) as well as parent representatives on our Site Council and the district Parent Advisory Council. We communicate with families in a variety of ways including: email, monthly building newsletters, text messages through Remind, classroom messages on newsletters and/or homework and our building website. Parent conferences are held twice a year but we welcome parent meetings as requested. We welcome family volunteers to work in our classrooms, school wide events and chaperone field trips.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTOne of our biggest community partners is OPTIONS of Southern Oregon to provide mental health supports for our students. Our Public Safety Department partners with us to provide training with fire safety, safety protocols, as well as regular visits to our school and classrooms. This year we have “adopted” the Hillcrest station as a new community relationship. We host parent education nights including our very successful READY! for Kindergarten events held three times a year annually.

Data are suppressed to protect confidential student information. For more information please visit: www.oregon.gov/ode/reports-and-data/