What Is a Family-School Compact?
A Family-School Compact for Achievement is an agreement that parents, students and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students get the individual support they need to reach and exceed grade level standards.Jointly Developed with Parents
The parents at Washington helped develop this Compact for Achievement. Schoolwide meetings are held each year to update the compact. Parents are welcome to contribute comments at any time.
For more information on compact please contact us at Washington
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Fall Open House
Thursday September 22, 2016
Readiness Conferences
November 15, 2016 3:30-6:30 p.m.
November 17, 2016 5:00-8:00 p.m.
March 2, 2017 5:00-8:00 p.m.
March 7, 2017 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Washington Wake Up
Stop by and talk with the principal, get some breakfast, and learn about topics important to Washington Parents.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 7:30 a.m.
/ Washington Technology Magnet School
Family-School Compact for Achievement
1495 Rice Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55117
Twitter @washingtontech
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651-293-8830
Principal:Dr. Mike McCollor
Our mission is to help kids get smarter.
Our vision is students engaged in learning preparing them for a changing world.
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College Preparation in Grades 6 through 12
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District Goals
Achievement
All students are proficient and making continuous growth in each of these academic measures:• 7th graders ready for algebra by grade 8
• 9th graders ready for high school
• 11th graders passing GRAD test in reading, and math
• Capstone: Ready for college and career
Equity
Decrease gaps and disproportionally between student groups in:• MCA and GRAD test passage
• Advanced Course Participation
• Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test passage
• Graduation
• Gifted/Talented identification
• Special Education referrals
• Absences
• Suspensions
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School Goals
Reading
The percent of students scoring proficient or higher in reading will increase by 4%.
Math
The percent of students scoring proficient or higher in math will increase by 4%.
College Readiness
100% of Washington Seniors are accepted to at least one post-secondary program of their choiceCommunicating About Learning
Washington is committed to communicating regularly with families about children’s learning. Some of the ways you can expect us to communicate are:Progress reports available through CAMPUS on iPads monthly
Parent Portal
Weekly updatesemailed home to all families
Staff phone numbers and email addresses can be found in the staff directory on the school website
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College Readiness
At Washington we want all of our students to graduate ready for college. We define college as any post-secondary education: 4 year colleges, 2 year colleges, military service, or apprenticeships. Two times per year parents will meet with their students’ Foundations Teacher and review the following:
Your students’ academic progress and goals for the school yearInformation about what your student is learning in each of their classes as well as samples of their work
Your students’ current level of college readiness
Important steps your student needs to take to prepare for college
How to Support your student at home
Use Parent Portal to check your students’ gradesDiscuss the progress reports sent home with your student
Attend Readiness Conferences
Attend your students’ other school activities (band concerts, athletic events, School History Day, etc).