Sherwood Forest Elementary
School Profile
School Website: http://www.fwps.org/shf/
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What is Special About Our School?
Sherwood Forest Elementary, built in 1991, is located in the southwest corner of Federal Way near the Tacoma/Pierce County border. School staff, parents, PTA, and community members work in partnership to support the success of all students in an atmosphere that encourages high academic standards, and respectful, responsible, and cooperative behaviors.
The first and most important goal at this school is to support all students in their endeavor to develop strong reading and math skills. Well-trained teachers use the best instructional practices, in combination with family support, to help students achieve their goals.
Sherwood Forest’s vision is to create a safe, positive and supportive school environment. Children are encouraged to reach their full potential as self-directed learners at home, at school, and in their community.
Teachers and educators at Sherwood Forest use the ENVoY non-verbal behavior management system in all classroom and program areas including the playground and lunchroom. “Kelso’s Choices” for safe problem solving are also used school wide.
In addition to our strong content focus on reading, writing, and math, Sherwood Forest offers other areas of enrichment including dynamic General Music and Health and Fitness programs. Our PTA sponsors a school-wide Accelerated Reader Program, Book Fairs, Assemblies, and Family Nights and invites participation of all students in the annual Science Fair.
No Child Left Behind Report Card
The No Child Left Behind Act requires all schools and school districts in the United States to prepare annual reports for parents and the public detailing their academic achievement. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s web site makes this information available on-line. Find your school’s report card on-line at http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/, Click on Federal Way in the “Summary” box, then choose your school from the list. You may also request a paper copy of the report card at your school’s office. For more information about the NCLB Act, go to http://www.nclb.gov/index.html.
Academic and Student Programs
| Accelerated Reader | Looping Grades |
| AmeriCorps | Music Program |
| Assemblies, Various | P. E. Specialist |
| Breakfast & Lunch Program | PTA |
| Cambridge Program | Special Ed Inclusion |
| Counselors or Dean | Safety Patrol |
| Cross Grade Tutoring | Special Ed Resource Rm |
| English Language Learners (ELL) | Special Ed Self-Contained |
| Extended Learning (ELO) | Student Achievement |
| GATE Gifted & Talented | Student Led Conference |
| Instructional Coaches 2 | Summer School |
| Kindergarten All Day | Technology Lab |
| Librarian | Tutoring |
We appreciate our many volunteers, including the many dads who participate in the nationwide “Watch D.O.G.S. Program” at our school. (Dad’s of Great Students
Student Characteristics
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Distribution of Student Ethnicity |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
| African American | 13.05 | 11.50 | 10.43 |
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Asian American |
22.98 | 20.30 | 20.86 |
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Hispanic |
12.13 | 13.40 | 14.75 |
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Native American |
1.29 | .90 | .90 |
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White |
47.79 | 49.50 | 48.02 |
| Pac Islander | 2.02 | 1.90 | 2.88 |
| Multi-Racial | .74 | 1.60 | 2.16 |
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Other Student Characteristics |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
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Number of Students (Oct.) |
516 | 556 | 556 |
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Free/Reduced Meals |
41.1% | 41.2% | 37.2% |
How Are We Using Our Financial Resources?
| Our District | Our School | ||
| “Per Pupil” Expenditures for 2007-08 | Funding | ||
Total Expenditure |
$8,902.00 | Building Expenditures |
$73,890.54 |
Supplies & Instructional Materials |
$512.00 | ASB (Associated Student Body) Expenditures |
$21,650.00 |
Equipment |
$51.00 | ||
Sherwood Forest’s funds are used to enhance student curriculum and student programs. Most of the money is used for teaching supplies, PE equipment, technology, library books, staff development, materials, equipment, and photocopying for student lessons. ASB funds go for assemblies, field trips, and incentive awards.
How Are Our Students Doing on Required Tests?
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)
*Beginning in spring of 2006, the state of Washington requires that the WASL be given at sixth grade.
Percentage Meeting Standard in:
| Grade 3 |
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Math |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
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71.0 |
84.2 | 76.0 |
District |
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70.0 |
74.1 | 71.0 |
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Reading |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
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75.0 |
83.2 | 82.0 |
District |
.0 |
72.0 |
73.5 | 71.0 |
| Grade 4 |
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Math |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
63.3 |
78.0 |
62.0 | 69.0 |
District |
61.7 |
66.0 |
60.1 | 60.0 |
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Reading |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
82.7 |
85.0 |
91.0 | 78.0 |
District |
84.4 |
86.0 |
80.2 | 77.0 |
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Writing |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
67.3 |
60.0 |
52.1 | 60.0 |
District |
58.6 |
58.0 |
56.2 | 58.0 |
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| Grade 5 |
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Math |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
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57.0 |
66.7 | 73.0 |
District |
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58.0 |
66.2 | 69.0 |
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Reading |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
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81.0 |
77.8 | 86.0 |
District |
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82.0 |
75.9 | 80.0 |
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Science |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
36.0 |
28.0 |
23.9 | 31.0 |
District |
32.0 |
30.0 |
31.2 | 40.0 |