White Bear Lake Area Schools

In grades 5, 9 and 10 students averagedtwo years of growth in mathematics.In both reading and math, students at all grade levels showedmore than one year of average growth in one year of school.Student achie ve mentStudent growthMeasure of Academic Progress (MAP)The White Bear Lake Area School District measures theacademic growth of each student in grades one through tenwith the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test, which isbased on national and state standards. These computerizedtests are given in the fall and spring to monitor the progress ofindividual students on the District’s curriculum and instructionin the subjects of math and reading. The tests enable teachers toindividualize the curriculum to help students grow and learn.Math Progress – MAP Growth• The average math gain in grades 1-10 was 170%(one year, eight months).• Math growth for fifth, ninth and tenth grade studentsaveraged over 200% (more than two years).• White Bear Lake Area Schools began administering MAP testsfor ninth and tenth graders in 2009-10. District student growthaveraged more than 200% (more than two years), significantlyhigher than the national mean of 100%.• Some grade levels are in the top 2% nationally for growth.• All grade levels are in the upper quartile nationally for growth.Reading Progress – MAP Growth• Average reading gain in grades 1-10 was 130%(one year, four months).• Grade one grew 162%; grade six grew 174%.• Fourth and fifth grades were in the top 2%nationally for growth.• All grade levels were in the upper quartilenationally for growth.200%(Two years)MEASURE OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS (MAP)2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR White bear Lake Area Schools STUDENT GROWTHMathematicsReadingStudent achie ve ment150%(One yearand6 months)100%(One year)NationalMean50%0%Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8Percent of Expected GrowthNational Average Growth Equals 100% (One year)45

White Bear Lake Area Schools showed greater improvement inmath and science proficiency than any other East Metro area district.White Bear Lake Area Schools is one of only two districtsin the East Metro area achieving AYP as a district.*Student achie ve mentProficiencyMinnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA)The MCA-II test is Minnesota’s state requirement for testing withinthe Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation.The tests measure student proficiency and are based on statestandards and thresholds. Results of the tests are used to setshort- and long-term goals to improve student performance in theclassroom and lay the groundwork for success after high school.The District MCA math scores rose 6 percentage points intwo years and 12 percentage points since 2006. The one-yeargain of 4.6 percentage points is two times the state growth anda greater increase than any other East Metro school district. Inreading, District MCA scores rose modestly, which is consistentwith the state and regional results. White Bear Lake Area SchoolsMCA science scores rose dramatically, by 10 percentage points,significantly higher than any other East Metro school districtand three times the state growth.White Bear Lake Area SchoolsMath Improvement 2009-10 Science Improvement 2009-10Other East Metro Area School DistrictsWhite Bear Lake Area SchoolsOther East Metro Area School Districts*AYP Student subgroups as defined by the federal No Child Left Behind: All Students, American Indian/Alaskan Native,Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black not of Hispanic origin, White not of Hispanic origin, Limited English Proficiency,Special Education, and Free/Reduced Price Lunch.Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)For 2009-10 school year, every student subgroup as definedby the federal No Child Left Behind successfully made sufficientprogress during the year to meet the increasingly high standards.Our goal is that all students and student groups will continue tomeet the standards of proficiency. District and school improvementteams continue to analyze data and work with all staff to assuresuccess for all students.Math Proficiency Highlights:• Birch Lake Elementary score improvement was in the top twoin the state, with an increase of 34% in number of studentsproficient. The school’s overall proficiency was 86%.• Otter Lake Elementary had the highest student proficiency at89%. The proficiency rates at Oneka Elementary and LakeairesElementary were 86% and 83%. Willow Lane Elementaryproficiency was 82%.• The District’s elementary proficiency average was greater than83%. This was among the highest in the East Metro area, includingschools that have traditionally scored higher, and represents anincrease of 9 percentage points over the 2008-09 school year.• There was a 10 percentage point increase in grade 11.Science Proficiency HighlightsSchools in the district with greatest gains for 2010:• Oneka - 24%• Otter Lake - 18%• Central Middle School - 14%• Vadnais Heights - 14%Percent of StudentsProficientPercent of StudentsProficient8070605040308070605040Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments II (MCA-II)StateWBLAS StudentsMath2007-08 2008-09 2009-10The District’s gain of 4.6 percentage points in mathis two times the state growth in proficiency.Reading302007-08 2008-09 2009-10MCA-II Reading scores are stable at the state and district level.Student achie ve mentScience60 2 4 6 024 6 8 10Percent of Students ProficientPercent of Students ProficientSource: Minnesota Department of Education, School Report Card - http://education.state.mn.us/mde/index.htmlWhite Bear Lake Area High Schools MCA scienceproficiency scores rose three times the state growth.Percent of StudentsProficient605040302007-08 2008-09 2009-107

State and NationalRecognitionStudent achie ve mentHigh ExpectationsStudents earn two million dollars in college creditThe total value of credits earned by WBLAS students inCollege in the Schools courses during the last three years(based on regular University of Minnesota tuition) wasalmost two million dollars.Participation ranks second in MinnesotaOut of 108 Minnesota schools, White Bear Lake Area Schoolsranked number two in the state for number of studentsparticipating in College in the Schools (CIS) courses throughthe University of Minnesota for 2009-10. Students had theoption to take 10 CIS courses.The high school boys’ 4 x 200 relay team membersRyan Olson, Matt Glasgow, Cody Thibault and JohnMcCoy won the state track meet, set a state recordand competed at nationals.Girls gymnastics –section all-aroundchampion KellieDoughertyWhite Bear Lake Area High School’s “Urinetown” musical production was a Hennepin TheatreTrust Spotlight Award winner in seven categories, including a Community Engagement Awardfor fundraising efforts that raised money for H2O for LifeStudent achie ve mentSTEM initiatives lead to student successThe middle schools and both high school campuses werecertified in the summer of 2010 by Project Lead the Way, arigorous and relevant program focused on science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM). Three new high schoolcourses allow students the opportunity to earn college creditsstarting in the 2010-11 academic year.Final year of preparation for International BaccalaureateThe Parkview/Centerpoint Elementary InternationalBaccalaureate Candidate site merged during the 2009-10school year and opened as Matoska International ElementarySchool for the 2010-11 school year. The site was named anInternational Baccalaureate World School site in December.The South Campus Symphonic bandperformed at the state Minnesota MusicEducators Association ConventionThe girls’ basketballteam was sectionchampion and staterunner-upThe high school archery team won its fifthstate championship while District fourthgrader Cole Rautenberg was named thenational and world champion in his divisionDistrict middle school students KaylaSchneider, Abigail Remiarz and KellyLee were named state champions in theGroup Documentary/Media category ofthe National History Day competition.Mindy Viavattine was named IndividualDocumentary/Media state champion.Response to Intervention (RTI)contributes to rise in student learningThis elementary program, a system of high quality instructionand tiers of intervention matched to student need, wasexpanded with a State of Minnesota ADSIS (AlternativeDelivery of Specialized Instructional Services) grant.Student Edward Cox earned the Alpineski conference champion titleSouth Campus Student Council was named “Outstanding Student Council” atthe Minnesota Association of Student Council State Student Council conventionWrestling – section champion teamand heavyweight state championDonny Longendyke89

More than half of the students in theclass of 2010 took college credit courses.Our students had the opportunity to earncollege credit in 25 courses at the high school.Student achie ve ment12Preparation for CollegeAdvanced Placement (AP) ClassesThe Advanced Placement (AP) program is a national programadministered through the College Board that allows students theopportunity to pursue college-level classes while in high school.Qualifying test scores are accepted as credits earned by collegesand universities across the nation and internationally.There has been an accelerating positive trend in the numberof students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes who aresitting for the AP exams.15 AP Classes taught atWhite Bear Lake Area High School:• Art History• Biology• Calculus A-B• Calculus B-C• Chemistry• English Language & Composition• English Literature & Composition• European History• Macroeconomics• Microeconomics• Music Theory• Physics• Statistics A-B• Studio Art• U.S. Government& PoliticsAP Scholars with DistinctionPatrick CharbonneauMatthew ChristieEllen DuthoyMatthew HaechrelDavid HartmanClaire HeitkampCharles MoertelKaitlyn WallerColleen WoodJoshua WorleyJiahua WuAP Scholars with HonorsAndrew BartlingBenjamin CammackBrett GefreZachariah HenselerMcKenzie KirklandEmma PhelpsAlison ReedNicholas WarrenJoshua WoodruffAP ScholarsEvan AndersonChristian BarnardMikaela BinsfeldEric ChapinJoshua CubsteadMariah DornerChristofer GoldammerRyan HeitkampMatthew HodsdonAnn JannekeAmy MoorhouseShane OchMitchell PowersEric ReichAndrew SanvilleSam SchleismanMatthew StangFin SteffenDaniel TaylorEmily VollbrechtAliza WarwickTyler YoungNumber of AP exams6005004003002001000Advanced Placement (AP) PRogramNumber of AP exams taken by White Bear Lake Area Students2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10College in the Schools (CIS)College in the Schools classesare introductory-levelcollege courses offered bythe University of Minnesota.A total of 334 White BearLake Area High Schooljuniors and seniors wereenrolled in the programfor the 2009-10 academicschool year and earned atotal of 1527 University ofMinnesota credits.10 CIS Classes offered:• Advanced AmericanHistory I: Colonialthrough the Civil War• Advanced AmericanHistory II: Post-CivilWar to Present• Introduction toLiterature 1001• German 1003• German 1004• French 1003• French 1004• Spanish 1003• Spanish 1004• College Writing (eCIS)AVID ProgramPlanning took place for the AVID (Advancement via IndividualDetermination) program, which began in the fall of 2010. Theprogram offers rigorous instruction in academic “survival skills”and college-level skills to high school students, many of whomwill be the first in their family to attend college.White Bear Lake Area Schools ranked number two in thestate for the number of students enrolled in College in theSchools (CIS) courses offered through the University ofMinnesota for 2009-10.Student achie ve ment13

Student achie ve mentPreparation for CollegeACTThe ACT is the most commonly taken college entrance exam inMinnesota, required by most Minnesota colleges. White BearLake Area Schools encourages all students to take the ACTtest. There is a strong relationship between taking challengingcourses, such as honors, AP and CIS classes, and increasedscores on college entrance exams.The table below shows rising ACT scores for White Bearstudents. The “All Students” score rose to 23.4, up almosta full point from the previous year.ACT composite2009 WBLAS 2010 WBLAS 2009 National Mean 2010 National Mean3530CompositeScienceReadingSpecial Honors:WBLAS student Mitchell Lewas one of only 24 Minnesotastudents to score a perfect 36on the ACT Composite in 2010.National MeritScholarship Competition• Ten White Bear LakeArea Schools studentswere recognized fortheir outstandingacademic promise.»»Megan Haechrel andDaniel Taylor werenamed National MeritSemi-finalists.»»Students RebeccaHampel, Sarah Holin,Neil Momsen, AndrewSanville, ChristopherSiers, Aliza Warwick,Colleen Wood andNatalie Woodberrywere commended.SATThe SAT college entrance exam required by many nationallycompetitive colleges and universities is taken by fewer studentsin the District than the ACT. It is not generally required ofcolleges or universities in the Upper Midwest.2010 ACT Mean by subject 2010 SAT Mean by subject2009 WBLAS Score 2010 WBLAS Score 2010 National Mean2009 WBLAS Score 2010 WBLAS Score 2010 National MeanCriticalReadingMathematicsStudent achie ve mentComposite Mean25MathWritingEnglish20WBLASAll StudentsWBLAS Top 100StudentsWBLAS Top 50StudentsNationalMean202122 232425450 500550 600Mean ScoreMean Score14Especially impressive are average scores for the “Top 100”students (29.3) and “Top 50” students (30.9). These scoreshelp our students be successful in gaining admission to ournations most competitive colleges and universities.District student average scores for 2010 reflect the riseshown in other state and national tests.White Bear Lake Area student scores reflectimprovement for 2009-10 in all categories.15

School Clim ateFactors influencing student successSmaller Class SizesPassage of the levy in fall of 2007 allowed the District to reduceclass sizes for the 2009-10 academic year. Kindergarten classsizes average 18 students, part of the district’s commitment toassuring that all students thrive from the beginning of theirschool career. Class sizes continue to be smaller in 2010-11.Increased Learning Time in Core ClassesDistrict students benefited from extending learningopportunities and in-class time during the 2009-10 school year.• Due to the six period day schedule implemented in the fallof 2009, high school students spent 23% more time in eachcourse and an additional 483 hours throughout four yearsin the core content areas.• High school students were able to take “zero hour,”after-school and online learning offerings.Safe Schools/Healthy StudentsThe White Bear Lake Area School District continues to receivea Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant through a SuburbanRamsey Family Collaborative initiative. The grant providesnearly $5 million total through four years. Initiatives fundedby the grant include support and assistance programs andtraining, implementation of additional security measuresand risk prevention.Transition Support for Students• Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) Program - Central Middle Schooland Sunrise Park Middle School eighth graders served as mentors toincoming sixth grade students through the schools’ WEB programs.The Sunrise program was highlighted on “What’s Cool in School” inAugust of 2009.• Cross-Aged Mentoring Program (C.A.M.P.) - In the spring of 2009,members of the White Bear Lake Area High School Student Councilinitiated C.A.M.P. The project, created to welcome ninth gradestudents to North Campus and eleventh grade students to SouthCampus, was implemented successfully during the fall of 2009.The program added mentoring by juniors and seniors for fifth gradestudents at Willow Lane Elementary.Innovative Professional Development• Student achievement data was used across elementary, middleand high school levels. The use of data was tied to innovation andgreater differentiation to support student success.• Robust professional development opportunities were provided toteachers and support staff members.Parent Involvement• Sunrise Park Middle School parents organized a strong parentvolunteer organization. Central Middle School initiated a parentgroup for the 2010-11 academic year.• The Superintendent’s Parent Leaders Forum members met monthly,sharing valuable feedback and suggestions.• Parents benefited from curriculum information sessions such asmath information nights in each of our eight elementary schools.CurriculumDuring the 2009-10 school year, new social studies and mathematicscurricula were implemented in the elementary schools. The highschool implemented a new language arts curriculum for studentsin grade ten and 11, which is aligned to the middle school languagearts curriculum.The Community Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC)includes parents, students, teachers, administrators and communitymembers. They serve as a sounding board for the community, gainknowledge about the District’s curriculum and its development,and positively influence changes within each curriculum area.2009-10 Community curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC) membersMember Name Term Ends RepresentingJill Becker 2011 ParentBeth Brisch 2011 ParentKim Chapman 2011 School BoardLinda Gondringer 2012 ParentBarb Kearn 2011 AdministrationDebbie Keller 2011 ParentDavid Law 2011 AdministrationLaura Mittelbrun 2011 ParentJenny Nadeau 2011 ParentJanet Newberg 2011 School BoardBecky Peterson 2010 TeacherJane Peterson-Bjostad 2010 ParentNancy Roth 2011 BusinessLori Roth 2011 ParentDawn Segermark 2010 ParentJim Segermark 2010 ParentBob Shevik 2011 School BoardCathy Solomon 2010 ParentSheila Sullivan 2011 ParentNancy Thom 2010 ParentKate Whelan 2010 Teacher/Parent2009-10 Community curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC) staffMadelyne BensonGretchen HarrimanDr. Michael LovettDistrict staffAssessment CoordinatorCurriculum CoordinatorSuperintendentSchool Clim ateAnn MalwitzStaff Development CoordinatorCindy MooreDirector of Curriculum & AssessmentMarisa VetteDirector of Communications& Community Relations1617

WBLAS is the only Minnesota school district to receive Excellence in Financial Reporting awards from both theFinance District Profile (2009-10)Association of School Business Officials and the Government Finance Officer’s Association for ten consecutive years.Recognized for ten consecutive yearsWBLAS is the only Minnesota school districtto receive Excellence in Financial Reportingawards from both the Association of SchoolBusiness Officials and the Government FinanceOfficer’s Association.One of only 12 with a AA bond ratingThe District received a AA bond rating fromStandard and Poor’s. WBLAS is one of only12 school districts in Minnesota to receive arating of AA or higher.Rental, other1%2010 Projected Revenue Analysis by SourceFederal10%Property Taxes26%Financial ManagementTo help the District meet its educational goals, theWhite Bear Lake Area Schools remains committedto fiscal responsibility and a balanced budgetto ensure that maximum resources reach ourclassrooms.White Bear Lake Area Schools invested74% of general fund revenue directly into theclassroom, which ranks the district first comparedto neighboring districts. Over the past threeyears, we have put a greater percentage ofgeneral fund revenue into classrooms than anyneighboring district.District efficiencies:Compared to 10 East Metro districts, WhiteBear Lake Area Schools is in the top two intransportation efficiencies (lowest cost perstudent) and has among the lowest per pupil costsin district level and school level administration.District efficiencies:Other efficiency initiatives begun in 2009-10:• Transportation - Cooperation with East MetroDistricts to further reduce costs.• Technology - Implemented Phase 1 of technologyaudit competed in January 2010.• Reduce costs - Budget reductions in June, 2010cut $750,000 in administration and supportcosts, allowing the district to focus resourceson students and instruction.2010 Budgeted Expense Analysis by FundDebtServices10%Community Service4%Food Service4%Student Demographic InformationReflecting changes in the metropolitan area,during the last decade the District has becomemore racially and economically diverse.Twenty-six percent of WBLAS students qualifyfor free/reduced lunch, and 4% are English-Language Learners.Student Enrollment 2009-10Elementary (Grades K-5) 3568Middle School (Grades 6-8) 1795Middle School (Grades 9-12) 2664Transition Plus (Special Ed-ages 18-21) 38District Total 8065Student Demographic Information 2009-10K-12 Enrollment 8065% Free/Reduced Lunch 26.0%English Language Learner 4.0%American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9%Asian/Pacific Islander 7.8%Hispanic 3.6%Black (non-Hispanic) 4.4%White (non-Hispanic) 83.3%MissionDistrict 624 strives to provide a high-qualityeducational experience for all learners.To accomplish our mission we believe thata high-quality educational experience must:• be in partnership with the community;• take place in a safe, supportive andchallenging environment;• develop lifelong learners;• allow each learner to reach full potential; and• encourage each learner to be a contributingmember of a global society.Goals• Student Achievement - We will be a districtwhose students are prepared for the challengesof a complex and diverse world.• Staff Excellence - We will be a district thatrecruits, retains and values exemplary staffin all areas.• Resource Management - We will be a districtcommitted to fiscal responsibility and efficientuse of all its resources.• Leadership - We will be a district that modelsexcellence in governance and meaningfullyinvolves the community in the work ofthe district.Improvement PlansEach school completes an annual BuildingImprovement Plan, providing a clear focusfor the utilization of both building resourcesand District support. To view individualschool improvement plans, contact thebuilding administrator.In planning and delivering professionaldevelopment opportunities for staff members,the District aligns such programs with theDistrict goals. Opportunities also are basedon current student data and best practiceeducational research.July - December 2009Gregg Larson, ChairLori Swanson, Vice ChairChris Hiniker, TreasurerCathy Storey, ClerkGeorge KimballJanet NewbergRolf ParsonsSchool Board MembersJanuary 2010 – PresentLori Swanson, ChairChris Hiniker, Vice ChairGeorge Kimball, TreasurerCathy Storey, ClerkKim ChapmanJanet NewbergBob ShevikInterest1%Fees, charges6%State56%General73%Transportation5%Capital4%Staff Profile 2009-10Core ValuesThe White Bear Lake Area School Districtbuilds quality lives and strong communitiesthrough compassion, integrity, respect,responsibility and service.Teachers with more than 10years experience63% 62%Teachers meeting federal“Highly Qualified” requirements100% 98%20 21District624StateTeachers with Master’s Degrees 65% 50%Teachers with fewer than 3years experience2% 5%

White Bear Lake Area School District (ISD#624)Dr. Michael Lovett, superintendent4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110www.whitebear.k12.mn.usInteractive pdf available onlineElementary SchoolsBirch Lake1616 Birch Lake AvenueWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-653-2776HUGO14895 Francesco AvenueHugo, MN 55038651-288-1800Lakeaires3963 Van Dyke StreetWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-653-2809Lincoln1961 Sixth StreetWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-653-2820Oneka4888 Heritage Parkway NorthHugo, MN 55038651-288-1800Otter Lake1401 County Road H2White Bear Township, MN 55110651-653-2831MATOSKA INTERNATIONALBACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL2530 Spruce PlaceWhite Bear Township MN 55110651-653-2847Vadnais Heights3645 Centerville RoadVadnais Heights, MN 55127651-653-2858Willow Lane3375 Willow AvenueWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-773-6170Middle SchoolsCentral4857 Bloom AvenueWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-653-2888Sunrise Park2399 Cedar AvenueWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-653-2700High SchoolWBLAHS - North Campus(Grades 9-10)5045 Division AvenueWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-653-2920WBLAHS - South Campus(Grades 11-12)3551 McKnight RoadWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-773-6200WBL Area Learning Center2449 Orchard LaneWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-773-6400Other SitesDistrict Offices4855 Bloom AvenueWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-407-7500Early Childhood Programs• Normandy Park Education Center2482 East Cty Rd FWhite Bear Lake• Tamarack Nature Center5287 Otter Lake RdWhite Bear Township• Hugo Elementary14895 Francesco AvenueHugo651-653-3100White Bear Area Senior Program2484 East County Road FWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110651-653-3121Transition Plus Program13497 Fenway Blvd Circle NHugo MN 55038651-773-6051This report is published by the White Bear Lake Area SchoolsOffice of Communications. © White Bear Lake Area SchoolDistrict, 2010This Annual Report is based upon the Annual Reporton Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement,which is required by Minnesota Statutes.