District Mission

Our mission is to ensure that all students gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to achieve their highest potential as responsible citizens of our society through excellence in education, community cooperation and communication.

School Mission

The staff at Point Roberts Primary School is committed to uniting parents, staff, community and students in a partnership which enables learners to fully develop their individual potential.  Our vision is to maintain high standards and consistent expectations as we focus on developing a solid academic foundation as well as self-discipline and mutual respect.

PRIMARY SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS

Enrollment

October 2006 Student Count                  14

Gender (October 2006)

Male                                                     50%

Female                                                  50%

Ethnicity (October 2006)

White                                                    100%

Special Programs

Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2007) 0.0%

Special Education (May 2007)                  17%

Transitional Bilingual (May 2007)            8.3%

Migrant (May 2007)                                 0%

Attendance

Unexcused Absence Rate (2006-07) 0%

Teacher Information (2006-07)

Classroom Teachers                                 1

Average Years of Teacher Experience           15.0

Teachers with at least a Master's Degree       100%

School Improvement Plan

Reading:  To assure for the development of fluency and comprehension skills, at or above grade level or representing more than one year’s expected growth, as measured by pre/post DRA screening and scheduled fluency checks.

Writing:  The writing program will place a strong emphasis upon personalization (individual voice) and intentional integration with reading program.  Language immersion will provide for a key motivational emphasis in student writing.

Math:  Grade Level Expectations (State Standards) will serve as a reference point for program focus in the areas of math.  Investigations Curriculum will support the implementation of a program balanced in the application of primary level math skills.  (WASL scores at the 3rd and 4th Grade Levels will serve as a reference point for this content area)

Invitation to Parents

We want to welcome you and invite you to volunteer at Point Roberts Primary School.  Our volunteers are an integral part of the educational process.  Volunteers help tutor, copy materials, and help with many other activities.  If you are interested in volunteering please go to the primary office and fill out a volunteer packet and nametag.

BUDGET

District Expenditures:       $20,034,289

Transportation:                $870,284

Special Education:           $1,844,252

Expenditure student         $9,439

Building Use and condition

Point Roberts Primary School was open in September 1993, with Kindergarten through Second Grade.  The building consists of 3 classrooms and a multipurpose area.  As a result of the May 2001 Capital Project Bond passage the following improvements were made:  Covered enclosed teaching/play area, office space, fire and safety upgrades, outside lighting, new phone system.

Blaine School District met all Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives for the English Language Proficiency Performance Targets for the 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07 school years. This is a No Child Left Behind requirement.