Demographic write-up Redone.

Classroom Demographics

Students:

Middle School: 4 1 hour long blocks each day. Between 30-35 students in each class. 1:1 laptop to student ratio, Smartboard, document camera.

Classroom Demographics
Student Class Enrollment	Students: 33 Males:  17      Females: 16
Grade Level(s) in Your Class	7th grade
Subject(s) Taught	Reading & Writing
Parent Support	The classroom as 3 parent volunteers. They come into the classroom during the work time and help students. One student’s parent has a doctorate in American Literature and is willing to come in and give a presentation for the Huckleberry Fin. Most of the parents are highly educated (went to college) and all graduated from high school. They are enthusiastic about their student’s success.
Available Technology	·   1 to 1 laptop to student ratio           · 1 document camera          ·  1 SMART Board
Classroom  Mobility *your classroom	0% of student turnover within the school year
Race/Ethnicity *your classroom	Race/Ethnicity (October 2010) American Indian/Alaskan Native 1 Asian 5 Pacific Islander 1 Asian/Pacific Islander 5 Black 1 Hispanic 3 White 14 Two or More Races 3
Spoken Languages *your classroom	96% English as a first language  2% Fluent in English as a second language  1% English-language learner
Identified Special Student Needs *your classroom	4 Attention Deficit Disorder (diagnosed) 2 gifted students 6 students with vision impairments
School/Community Demographics:
School Location	Suburban
School Socio-Economic Status	14 % of free and reduced lunch
Population	May 2011 Student Count 558
Describe relevant aspects of your School & Community that influence and/or impact teaching & learning. (Examples: curriculum, reform models, school focus, community partnerships, community support level)	KJH is in a fairly efluent suburban neighborhood. The community ranges from upper to middle class. There are a lot of Microsoft employees living in the area. However 14% of the school is on Free or Reduced lunch. This class has one student volunteer from Northwest University as a classroom aid.  Lake Washington School District does not participate in any tracking programs. Microsoft has donated Word programs to the entirety of the school’s computers. Nintendo also has been a benefactor of our school by developing educational games for the students to use on school computers. Starbucks donates school supplies. Our after school study sessions have college student volunteers who help struggling students. KJH offers for future student teaching opportunities in exchange for the mentorship in this program. Local actor Wayed Goodall has done a theatrical reading for the classes. Kirkland Junior High is located in downtown Kirkland’s residential area. There are many cross walks in down town Kirkland but the school is somewhat lacking in sidewalks. KJH has a variety of sports facilities, these include a baseball, soccer, and a lacrosse field. The gym is used for our basketball games and P.E. classes. The district has passed levees with support from the community for these facilities.
Technology Standards	7th Grade EALR 1 – Integration Students use technology within all content areas to collaborate, communicate, generate innovative ideas, investigate and solve problems. Components 1.1: Innovate: Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology. 1.2: Collaborate: Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. 1.3: Investigate and Think Critically: Research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources. EALR 2 – Digital Citizenship Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior. Components 2.1: Practice Safety: Practice safe, legal and ethical behavior in the use of information and technology. 2.2: Operate Systems: Understand technology systems and use hardware and networks to support learning. 2.3: Select and Use Applications: Use productivity tools and common applications effectively and constructively. 2.4: Adapt to Change (Technology Fluency): Transfer current knowledge to new and emerging technologies. (Grades 6-12 only)

*School demographics data was found off the OSPI State Report Card from a school in the area I grew up in. All EALRs and GLEs were copied from the OSPI website. All other data is fictionalized.*

Assignment #1 – Mock school demographics write up (including tech) Due Date:  9/13 Points:  50
Create a blog entry called “Demographics write-up” and include the following:
Four paragraphs about each of the following areas:  1.  Classroom demographics:  students, parent support, and available tech (15 pts)
2.  School demographics: location, population, services and support (10 pts)
3.  Community demographics:  support of students and tech, volunteers, financial support. (10pts)
4.  Tech Standards for your grade level (10 pts)
EXCELLENT POINTS: 5