1463 N. 33^RD Road, Ottawa, IL. 61350

(815) 433-2986

Acknowledgments:

Thanks to the following for their assistance in the development of the following plan:

Anne Barlow DeeDee Maguire Linda Liebhart

Diane Baxter Gene Duffy Tammy Hambleton

Nancy Boam Jim Lamb Dawn Maguire

Martha Maney Peggy Miller Mollie Nagle

Donna McNamara Nina Reardon Kristel Schlorff

Louise Collins Maryann Schultz Kathi Shope

Jim Carlson Michael Stone Teresa Sigler

Chris Dvorak Rick Mangold Carrie Underhill

Toni Edgcomb Joe Schmidt Aaron Walker

Kathy Ferko Bill Vogel John Christie

Linda Roberts Rhonda Wilkinson Vicki Wielgopolan

Wendy Navarro Marsha Dewalt Gary Grunstad

Process of School Improvement

Wallace Grade School believes that rather than having a static team devoted to improving student achievement, all district stakeholders should have a role in the school improvement process. Thus, the composition of the SIP team varies depending on the task at hand. Administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, students, community members, and members of the Wallace Grade School Board of Education all contribute to improving our school.

School improvement is an ongoing, year-round, cycle of setting goals, monitoring progress, evaluating changes, and providing corrective feedback. Contributions to the improvement of Wallace Grade School is gleaned from school committees, parent and student surveys, goal-setting meetings, staff meetings all have their place in our school improvement process.

DISTRICT CORE VALUES

Core Values: Achievement, Celebration, Collaboration, Diversity, Fulfillment of Needs,

Life-long Learning, Tradition, Moral Character.

The Wallace Grade School Family believes that:

The instructional program should …..

be based on rigorous standards that challenge and engage all students.
teach skills needed in the real world including the latest technology.
develop well-rounded students by providing varied educational opportunities.
foster a love of learning among students

Teachers, administrators and other staff should …..

meet student psychological needs of love and belonging, power, fun, and freedom.
model the importance of life-long learning with a commitment to professional growth.
collaborate with one another on a regular basis on curriculum, instruction,
individual students, and school improvement initiatives.
have high expectations for all students to learn and achieve, and accept responsibility for helping students meet those expectations.
create partnerships and communicate regularly with parents and community stakeholders.

School should reflect a positive environment that …..

is emotionally and physically safe and supportive
celebrates the efforts and successes of teachers and students
honors and promotes valued traditions
expects trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship from everyone.

DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT

Wallace Grade School exists in order to serve the educational needs of the children of the district. Our employees strive to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students to become contributing adults and builds self-confidence. We work to create an environment for learning that is safe, positive, encouraging, and enjoyable. We are committed to challenge each student with high expectations for learning and success. Children will be actively engaged in their learning. We need the support and cooperation of caring and concerned families to accomplish our goals. We must protect the best interest of all of the residents of our district. That includes decision-making based on input from different sources and exercising fiscal responsibility. Mutual respect, communication, and cooperation are the keys to a healthy learning environment. We have to work together to provide the best program for all.

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

The Wallace School family learns and grows together.

SCHOOL - COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Our district is a rural, single building district located in central LaSalle County north of Ottawa. The school district services an area of 49 square miles. Over the past several years the population of our district has continued to change from what was once primarily farm families to what is becoming a population of subdivision residents in the country. All of our students are bused to school. The total enrollment of the district was 314 students in grades K-8 at the close of the 2006-2007 school year.

SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHIC DATA

Listed below is information from our School Report Card, which gives further information about Wallace Grade School. The numbers in parentheses are state averages.

Category 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007

Attendance Rate 97.1% 97.2% 96.9% 96.9% 96.7% 96.6%

Student Mobility 11.4% 18.5% 8.2% 11.3% 10.1% 10.2%

Chronic Truancy 0 0 0.7% 0.4% 0.6% 1.0%

Low-Income 12.7% 2.1% 7.9% 9.7% 16.0% ?

RETENTION AND EXPULSION

During the 2006-2007, one student was sent to an alternative school and transferred out of district in October, one student was retained (first grade). No students were expelled.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Besides the ISAT tests, students in District #195 are assessed using the Stanford Achievement Test 9^th edition or the Explore test battery given to 8^th grade students. Stanford tests are administered in the fall and ISAT tests are given in the spring of each school year. Beginning the 2006-2007 school year, a switch will be made replacing the Stanford test with Aimsweb. Students will be tested throughout the year, September/January/May and information will be used to best meet student needs.

TEST SCORE SUMMARY

ISAT Trends Scores Grade Eight

READING	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Comprehension
A. Literature	72	68*	70	72	77	75
B. Elements and Techniques	71	64*	66*	74	70	67
Applications of Strategies
A. Reading	76	67*	73*	78	81	73
B. Strategies	69	65*	67	72	72	60*
C. Vocabulary	75	60*	70	72	71	82

MATHEMATICS
Estimation/number sense/computation	66	61	64	65	65	63
Algebraic patterns/variables	61	58*	63	65	62	58
Algebraic relationships/representations	65	63	66	60*	63	61
Geometric concepts	65	57*	60	58	63	65
Geometric relationships	62	46*	43*	49*	68	81
Measurement	62	58	64	62	60	52
Data organization/analysis	69	66	61	63	63	74
Probability	66	62	70	65	69	67

Scores represent the percent of multiple-choice test items answered correctly for the sets of standards within the learning area. The data reported above are for ALL students

* represents percentages that are equaled or exceeded by the State

ISAT Trends Scores Grade Five

READING	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Comprehension
A. Literature	74	76	76	74	71*	77
B. Elements and Techniques	76	76	72	68	70	77