School Learning Plan

Bonny Slope Elementary School

Who we are now:

The current Bonny Slope School opened in 2007, replacing the original building built in 1936 that now serves as BSD’s Terra Nova program. Following the tradition of the original school, our current school is a community gathering point and benefits from the continued support of families and neighbors.

As of October of 2022, our total enrollment is 724 students in grades Pre-K through fifth. 28% of our students identify as Asian, 1% as Black/African America, 10% as Hispanic/Latino, 10% as Multiracial and 50% as White. 18% of our students came to us as English Language Learners and there are 29 languages spoken by our students. 8% of our students are identified with disabilities that impact their learning. Our estimated rate of students qualifying for Free/Reduced Lunch is 16%.

Last year, our attendance rate was 90% and 81% of our third, fourth and fifth graders met or exceeded the state English Language Arts standard. 77% of those same students met or exceeded Math standards and 70% of fifth graders met or exceeded the Science standards. 91% of our students report feeling safe, welcomed and accepted at our school and 92% say that at least one adult at school really cares about them.

Our staff consists of 31 teachers (including one Academic Coach and one Success Coach), 7 para educators, one counselor and one psychologist. We also have a half time Social Worker to support student social and emotional wellbeing. Both our principal and assistant principal are new to the school this year.

We partner with the Bonny Slope Community Organization (BSCO) to support extra-curricular activities such as Geo Club, Oregon Battle of the Books, Bobcat Trail (Marathon Kids), Fifth grade Choir, and outside vendors such as Yoga, Play. Fit. Fun., Chess and Scouts. We are committed to bringing back field trips, assemblies, and other hands-on activities that were sidelined during the COVID pandemic.

Equity Area of Focus

Equity area of focus:

Identity and Inclusion

Equity Goal:

Last year, 85% of our 4th & 5th graders reported feeling respected by peers no matter their language or skin color. Our goal for this year is 95%, as measured by the spring student survey.

KEY STRATEGIES:

Integration of Kindness in the Classroom in all classrooms.

Implementation of new Social Studies curriculum supporting Identity.

Continued Staff PD on Equity and Anti-Racists/Anti-Bias thinking and strategies, and Tribal/Shared History.

Parent Engagement - Strategic Principal Chats, BSCO Culture Committee, Parent Survey

Academic Excellence Area of Focus

Academic Excellence area of focus:

Reading

Academic excellence Goal:

All students will make at least one year’s progress in reading, as measured by IRLA levels in the fall and spring.

KEY STRATEGIES:

Monitor individual progress at parent conferences and progress reports.

Provide monthly PD and grade level collaboration with our Academic Coach

Develop and monitor reading goals for each student

Offer tutoring through the MLD and Bobcat Academy

Collaboration Area of Focus

Collaboration area of focus:

Collaboration to support Identity, Inclusion and Reading

Collaboration Goal:

We collaborate with each other, our district and families to further student identity, inclusion and academic skills.

Key Strategies:

Designated collaboration time

TOSA support for BSD curriculum

Regular Feedback from peers and admin on inclusion, identity and reading progress

Calibration of assessments

Community Partnership Team

Staff Committees - Equity, Community, Admin Advisory and Social Emotional Learning

District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.

WE Expect Excellence

WE teach students knowledge and skills for our evolving world.

WE seek, support, and recognize world-class employees.

WE Innovate

WE engage students with a variety of relevant and challenging learning experiences.

WE create learning environments that promote student achievement.

WE Embrace Equity

WE build honest, safe, and inclusive relationships with our diverse students and their families.

WE provide needed support so that every student succeeds.

WE Collaborate

WE work and learn in teams to understand student needs and improve learning outcomes.

WE partner with our community to educate and serve students.

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