DDistrict Mission
Our mission is to ensure that all students gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to achieve their highest potential as responsible citizens of our society through excellence in education, community cooperation and communication.

School Mission
The staff at Blaine Primary School is committed to uniting parent, staff, community and student in a partnership, which provides opportunities to enable learners to fully develop their individual potential.  Our vision is to maintain high standards and consistent expectations as we focus on developing a solid academic foundation as well as self discipline and mutual respect.

PRIMARY SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS

Enrollment
October 2007 Student Count                           468
Gender (October 2007)
Male                                                                    54%
Female                                                               46%
Ethnicity (October 2007)
American Indian/Alaskan Native                    2.9%
Asian                                                                  5.2%
Black                                                                  1.3%
Hispanic                                                             6.0%
White                                                                 80.8%

Special Programs
Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2008)      37.99%
Special Education (May 2008)                        10%
Transitional Bilingual (May 2008)                  10.5%
Migrant (May 2008)                                         0.1%

Other Information
Unexcused Absence Rate (2007-2008)         .3%

Teacher Information (2007-2008)
Classroom Teachers                                         24                       
Average Years of Teacher Experience            11.4
Teachers with at least a Master's Degree       37%

 

 

School Improvement Plan

Blaine Primary School is focused on aligning curriculum through Curriculum Mapping and Classroom Based Assessments common across grades and the school in an effort to continually improve student achievement.  Much of this work is done through their Professional Learning Communities.  Specifically our goals fall into 2 areas, reading and reading.  Specifically our goals fall into 2 areas:

1.  Reading:  In 2008, 75% of Blaine Primary students will score at level 3 or above on the 3rd grade WASL (reading) and perform at grade level on school wide assessments.

2.  Math:  The percentage of students meeting the standard on the 3rd grade math WASL will increase 15% from Spring, 2006 (64%) to Spring 2009 (79%).

Invitation to Parents

Results are shared with students through their DRA plans, Parent Teacher Conferences and Open House.  Teachers are also available to meet or discuss academic progress.  We want to welcome you and invite you to volunteer at Blaine Primary School.  Our volunteers are an integral part of the educational process.  Volunteers help tutor, copy materials, and help with many other activities.  If you are interested in volunteering please go to the primary office and fill out a volunteer packet and nametag.

Budget

District Expenditures: $21,602,140
Transportation: $988,683
Special Education: $2,170,616
Expenditure student $10,131

Building Use and condition
Point Roberts Primary School was open in September 1993, with Kindergarten through Second Grade.  The building consists of 3 classrooms and a multipurpose area.  As a result of the May 2001 Capital Project Bond passage the following improvements were made:  Covered enclosed teaching/play area, office space, fire and safety upgrades, outside lighting, new phone system.