Washington Community School District

• Preschool & alternative kindergarten taught
by Early Childhood certified teachers (IA
Quality Preschool Program Standards)
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Johnson Co.
partnership (school-based mentoring)
• High involvement of families/ parents
Lincoln Elementary (Grades 4-6)
606 S 4 th Ave, Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653- 3691
David Hoffman, Principal
Ryan Gratz, School Adminis Mgr (SAM)
Student population: approx 420 students
Staffing: 30 teachers, 21 other staff
Teacher to Student Ratio= 1:14
Technology advantages:
• 131 computers for student use
• Document Cameras for visual learners
• 24 classrooms are media enabled with
surround sound
Achievements/ Highlights/ Programs:
• Emphasis placed on literacy: Focused
resources to improve reading instruction,
Read 180 Scholastic Program, System 44
Program in place (targets the 44 blends/
sounds of the English Language)
• Strong Math & Science Programs (EIE:
Engineering is Elementary Program, current
STEM grant, Contraption Challenge, Family
Math Night, ELI: Inquiry Science Focus)
• Understand & promote the correlation of
exercise/physical education stimulating
brain activity & increased learning.
Promote/ Practice Healthy Initiatives: Heart
monitors, rock climbing wall, daily fitness
• Lego League Learning/ Competition
Program- consistently score high
• High parental/ community involvement
Junior High School (Grades 7-9)
1111 South Ave B, Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653- 5414
Curtis Mayer, Principal
Aaron Six, School Adminis Mgr (SAM)
Student population: approx 412 students
Staffing: 35 teachers & 16 other staff
Teacher to Student Ratio= 1:12
Technology advantages:
• 168 computers for student use
• AVerVision Cameras/ Document cameras
• 4 mimios & 8 mimio pads
• 15 media enabled classrooms
Achievements/ Highlights/ Programs:
• Literacy Focus: Read 180 Scholastic
Program, System 44 Program in place,
Independent Reading/ Increased Reading
Action Plan & Tracking
• Devoted ELL/ Learning Center assists
students who require 1-1 on academics
• Strong Math & Science Programs: Gateway
to Technology, ELP, Inquiry Science Focus
(FOSS Kits)
• Fitness for Life Focus
• Character Building: Student Council,
Participate in National outreach program
against Bullying (Olweus), Student of the
Month Program, Snowflake
• Strong CORE PIE Group (Parents Involved in
Education)
• Full range of Athletic offerings
• Promote Community Service: Orange/ Black
Give Back Day, Builders Club/ Kiwanis
Amer!s, Service Projects, Strong
Community Program
High School (Grades 10-12)
313 South 4 th Ave, Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653- 2143
Erik Buchholz, Principal
Randy Schrader, Dean of Students
Student population: approx 374 students
Staffing: 29 teachers, 24 other staff
53% of teachers have a Master!s Degree
Teacher to Student Ratio= 1:13
Technology advantages:
• 221computers for student use
• IBooks, Macs, Digital Camcorders, Scanners,
LCD projectors and business computers
• Piloting ETextbook/ ESony Readers/ iPads
Achievements/ Highlights/ Programs:
• Advanced Placement Courses offered:
Biology, Calculus, Chemistry and English (as
well as other online opportunities)
• Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
taken at local Kirkwood Community College
• Kirkwood Career Academies: Health
Sciences, Engineering, Business Information
Systems, Automotive Technology,
Geospatial Information Systems, Graphics &
Media Communications
• Strong Math & Science Programs: Project
Lead the Way Engineering Academy, Strong
Academics, First place in Statewide 2010
Physics Olympics
• College Credit Courses- WHS students are
among top achievers in college credit
• Regional High School (students from
outlying schools attend here for higher
level classes): i.e. Health Sciences
• Avg GPA: 3.06 on a 4.0 scale; Graduation
rates at 95% and/or above (97%: 2009)
• ACT Scores (2009 = 22.4 avg) above
State & National Average (third highest
score out of all 3A Division schools)
• ITED scores above state projections:
Results for Class of 2010 were 85%
proficient at the reportable 11 th grade level
• FINE (First in the Nation in Education)
Recognition Awardee
• Athletics: WHS competes in 17 different
boys/girls sports
• Numerous student clubs & organizations
• Strong Fine Arts Pgm: Div 1 ratings in
Vocal Music & Marching Band
• On average 90% attend Post Secondary
Education
• Silver Cord Commendation Award Program
(awards/ recognizes students for volunteer
services)
• On-The-Job Training (OJT) & Job
Shadowing/ Mentoring
• Host to College Fair Day for surrounding
area (over 70 colleges participate)
• Personal Learning Plan (PLP) personalizes
individual education
• NEW High School coming in 2012!
Assure Center (9-12 Alternative H.S.)
105 Westview Drive, Washington,IA 52353
(319) 653- 7378
Veta Thode, Principal
• Student population: approx 25
• Staffing: 2 teachers, 2 other staff
Technology/ Achievements/ Highlights:
• Offers both teacher-led & independent
study classes
• 7 computers for student use
• Dedicated Staff to helping students
become successful in academics
• Focus on social aspects: responsibility, selfesteem,
teamwork/ skills to live as an
active member of our society
• Our overall goal for students at the Assure
Center is High School completion
Administrative Team
Dr. Mike Jorgensen, Superintendent
Jeffery A. Dieleman, Bus Mgr/ Board Sec
Veta Thode, Curriculum Dir
Yota Giardino, Food Service Dir
Woody Harden, Dir of Transportation
Lori Asbury, Home School Coordinator
Mary Alice Smith, Special Education Dir
Jeff Brock, Technology Dir
John TeBockhorst, Asst. Dir of Technology
Heather Lujano, Bilingual Outreach Coordinator
Mike Richardson, Maintenance Supervisor
Lori Knoll, Public Relations Coordinator
9/2010