Message from the Superintendent

By Jim Busey

We hope that all students and families had an excellent summer and a quality transition to the new school year. The sustained efforts of students, staff, and parents have once again resulted in impressive results in the spring 2007 WASL Exams. We are exceptionally proud of this most recent success. Please review these local and state comparisons that reflect our commitment of “Educational Excellence for Everyone.”

2007 WASL Scores (% Meeting Standard)

10	Reading	87.9	Lake Chelan	80.6	State
7	Reading	71.7	Lake Chelan	68.5	State
4	Reading	80.5	Lake Chelan	76.4	State
10	Math	70.5	Lake Chelan	50.2	State
7	Math	59.2	Lake Chelan	54.4	State
4	Math	67.5	Lake Chelan	57.9	State
10	Writing	94.7	Lake Chelan	83.6	State
7	Writing	81.1	Lake Chelan	68.1	State
4	Writing	68.3	Lake Chelan	60.1	State
10	Science	44.2	Lake Chelan	36.3	State
7	Science	45.0	Lake Chelan	44.4	State
4	Science	42.5	Lake Chelan	36.4	State

One other additional highlight regarding the WASL is the success of last year’s 9^th grade students that challenged themselves by participating in the 10^th grade math assessment. Incredibly, we had 33 out of 34 students meet and/or exceed standards! Congratulations to all our students and staff in every grade level and program!

As we begin this school year, we strongly encourage our students, staff, and families to remain active in school academics, activities, extra-curricular programs and school functions. I can assure you that we want the absolute best education and programs for every child in our school system. We have staff and volunteers that diligently work to provide positive, life-long learning experiences for our students. Parental and community involvement, expertise, and willingness to help our schools achieve excellence is critical to student success. If our team efforts and approach to education is focused, positive, determined, and responsible, success will be the result.

Best wishes to all students in the 2007/2008 school year!