Stevens Middle School
Welcome to Stevens Middle School!
We look forward to the 2008-09 school year and welcome all Port Angeles seventh and eighth graders to Stevens Middle School.
If you have any questions, please call Stevens Middle School at 360.452.5590.
Stevens Middle School
1139 West 14th
Port Angeles, WA 98363
Phone: (360) 452-5590
FAX: (360) 457-5709
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
2008-09 Registration Information
Stevens Middle School will register students on Wednesday, August 20.
Seventh grade students with a last name beginning with A through L register from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; M to Z register between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Eighth grade students with last names beginning with A through L register between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.; M to Z register from 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
During the registration process, students will update home information, receive student schedules, have ASB photos taken, and have the opportunity to purchase lunch tickets, milk tickets, insurance, physical education uniforms, school shirts and the school yearbook. Separate check payments will be required for food services and photos. Sports fees, shirts and yearbook payments can be paid with one check.
Specific details regarding the sports program will be available at registration.Students must have a physical, insurance waiver, parent permission, and signed athletic agreement code prior to trying out for a sport.Football gear will be handed out during registration.
Our Mission
Stevens Middle School believes that it is our responsibility to work together with families in our community to develop intellectual curiosity, responsible citizenship, and a safe, nurturing environment where all students can and will learn.
Stevens Middle Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 |
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| Enrollment | 501 | 529 |
| Smallest Class | 19 | 12 |
| Largest Class | 46 | 53 |
| Average Class Size | 23 | 21.7 |
| Classroom Teachers | 31.7 | 34 |
| Support Staff | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Administrators | 2 | 2 |
| Secretaries | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Para-Educators | 10 | 10 |
| Custodians | 3 | 3 |
| Food Services | 5 | 5 |
| Volunteers | 40 | 42 |
| Avg. Annual Attendance | 92.9% | 91.36% |
| Suspended | 85 | 60 |
| Expelled | 0 | 3 |
| Students Promoted | 100% | 99% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch % | 46.9% | 46.70% |
| Title I/Lap | School-Wide | School-Wide |
| Special Education | 74 | 82 |
| Bilingual | 0 | 2 |
| Highly Capable | 52 | 52 |
Reflections on the
2006-07 School Year
For the last six years, Stevens Middle School has used the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process to close the learning gap among students and assist them to meet district and state standards. Curriculum and assessments have been realigned to drive instruction based on data collected in the CQI process. As a result, student WASL scores continued to produce success in 2007:
- All grade levels and subjects scored above the state average.
- Although Native American students’ scores declined, they still scored in the top 5% for all Native American students in the state.
- Science scores increased 10 percentage points, closed gender gap and scored 19 percentage points above the state.
- 8th grade reading strand critical thinking increased 20 points.
- 7th grade math strands - number sense, probability/statistics increased 18 – 20 points.plans for the 2007-08 school year
Student Learning. Seventh and eighth grade students are targeted for remediation and enrichment through additional time within the two-period block of language arts and mathematics. These students are identified by the WASL, grades, school assessments, teacher recommendations and parent requests. In addition:
- The CQI process will continue to be used for data to adjust curriculum, instruction and assessments.
- Saturday Academy will provide additional tutorial assistance for any student with a certificated staff member for four hours on bi-monthly Saturdays.
- Communities that Care will provide tutors twice a week to work with 20-30 students needing additional skills to improve academics.
- Homework Club will continue for students before and after school Monday-Thursday.
- Parent-teacher conferences will inform parents how tutorials operate and whether their child is in need of attending specific topics.
- Parent volunteers will be organized to work with individual students in a pair-share format.
- AmeriCorps staff will work one-on-one with select students and organize after-school tutoring for qualifying students.
- A Native American Interventionist will provide tutoring and communication between the school, tribe, parents to coordinate efforts for improving academics.
- Student Learning Plans will be created for 7th or 8th grade students not reaching WASL standard.
- IEP and 504 plans will be developed for students who qualify for specific assistance.
- The Stevens Advanced Individual Learning (SAIL) a gifted language arts program, will provide challenges for students with high achievement and unique creative thinking ability.
- Seminar, a program available for identified gifted and high potential students, will center upon high level thinking skills.
- Advanced programs through algebra and select jazz band will also be available for students.
Professional Development. Collaboration time has been increased this year through block scheduling for each core team and the use of August workdays, LID days, math science grant funds and Wednesday late starts. All staff will continue to have in-service opportunities to enhance their instructional skills. Step Up to Writing and science kit training will be available for all new staff, along with advance course work opportunities. Use of technology will be enhanced with the addition of the computerized grade book through the Skyward® system.
School Climate. The Stevens Middle School community believes in: A safe, supportive and collaborative work environment for staff and students. Rigorous curriculum that addresses the varied needs of individual learners. Active parent and community partnerships. The continuing development of the skills and practices of positive citizenship, including personal responsibility for one’s actions. Education that prepares students for success as life-long learners in an ever-changing, multicultural, and technical world. Accepting and celebrating the individuality, and technical world. Accepting and celebrating the individuality and efforts of all students while cooperatively seeking academic excellence.
How Can You Help?
Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. But not all children learn in the same way at the same time. The parents, friends of Stevens students and our community are all instrumental in providing the additional support that makes learning at Stevens motivating and rewarding. We need your support to continue our rich history of a middle school that cares for kids and celebrates success. Please call us at 360.452.5590.
Use and Condition of Building
Stevens Middle School is a one story building built in 1960, with additions in 1964 and 1978. In October 2004, a new music building was completed. The facility supports grade six though grade eight classrooms, as well as outdoor fields for district and community recreation. The physical evaluation of this education facility is rated 2.32 on a four-point scale based on a March 5, 2001 study and survey.
Facility Use and Conditions Report available at the Port Angeles School District office.
For more information on Port Angeles School District's Report Card go to: www. reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us.