WLWV Community Update

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Weather updates will also be posted on the district's Facebook and Twitter pages in the event of a school closure or delay. In the event of a delay or icy conditions, Snow Routes may also be used. You can view Snow Routes on the district website.

The State of Oregon released graduation date on Jan. 24, showing a statewide improvement of more than 2 percent from 2016-17. Similarly, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District saw its graduation rate grow to 94.5 percent — the highest among large-sized school districts in Oregon.

West Linn-Wilsonville’s overall graduation rate of 94.5 percent is up from 93 percent in 2016-17 and 2015-16. WLWV’s overall graduation rate has grown every year for the past five years. The district’s dropout rate of less than 1 percent rates considerably lower than the state average of 3.55 percent, meanwhile.

West Linn-Wilsonville School District also saw improvements in graduation rates for Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as well as students who are or who have ever been English Language Learners. Graduation rates for students with IEPs grew for the fifth-straight year, up to 81.5 percent, which is more than 20 percent higher than the state average. Students who are or have ever been English Language Learners grew for the third-straight year, coming in at 100 percent in 2017-18. The district also saw growth in economically disadvantaged students, with graduation rates climbing 4 percent to 87 percent in 2017-18.

West Linn High School recorded the highest graduation rate in the state among large high schools at 98.2 percent. Wilsonville High School was close behind at 94.6 percent, followed by Arts and Technology High School (56 percent), which saw growth in a number of areas.

While 2017-18 graduation data shows many improvements district-wide and in many student groups, West Linn-Wilsonville remains committed to eliminating opportunity and achievement gaps for all students. The district will continue to prepare all students for graduation, career, and post-K12 education. To view complete graduation data please visit the Oregon Department of Education website.

Early Release, Professional Growth Wednesdays allow educators time to collaborate and participate in professional development opportunities. And Professional Growth Wednesdays apply to all WLWV staff, too. The day of learning is important for all district-wide staff, providing an opportunity for job-alike professionals to meet with staff across buildings and levels for professional growth.

One example of that professional learning took place at Athey Creek Middle School on January 16, where front office staff from across West Linn-Wilsonville gathered for a series of updates and collaboration. Administrative and Office Assistants from every WLWV school reviewed district systems, received recent changes to practice and policy, and shared insight and advice with one another.

The community of the West Linn-Wilsonville School District embraces the concept of circles of support to ensure that every child knows they are a competent contributor to the school community and that they belong. Our district has many structures for providing students with the support that they need to excel, to solve problems, and to participate fully in the community. These structures are evident in every building in our district, and promote feelings of inclusion, belonging, and growth mindset.

In very rare occasions, a student may demonstrate, through communication or behavior, an action that may be deemed as potentially harmful to the physical well-being of other students or staff. In these very rare occasions, an additional circle of support is formed, known as the Threat Assessment Team. The Threat Assessment Team is convened by the Principal when there is a significant concern in regard to student or staff safety that is not able to be mitigated at the building level. In these cases, the Threat Assessment Team comes alongside the principal to help understand the student and the context, to ensure that all students remain safe during the process, and to design plans to help move beyond the crisis event in ways that support a sense of community in the building.

In December, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District joined local law enforcement, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, safety experts from Clackamas County and other local agencies for the district’s quarterly joint safety meeting. The local agencies joined district administrators and key personnel to engage in tabletop exercises around Threat Assessment: the process the district uses when an incident or student behavior causes significant concern in regard to student or staff safety that can’t be mitigated at the building level. Read all about the morning of important safety work.

Following the example of several surrounding districts, the School Board recently adopted a two-year calendar to provide information and dates for parents far into the future.

Highlights of the 2019-20 calendar include:

• A start date of Monday, Aug. 26
• Winter break begins Dec. 23 with school resuming Jan. 7
• Spring break occurring March 23-27
• Last day of school on Friday, June 5
• Three snow days built into the schedule for June 9-11 should they be needed in the event of inclement weather closures during the school year

2020-21 calendar highlights similarly include:

• Start date Aug. 31, 2020
• Winter break begins Dec. 21 through Jan. 4
• Spring break occurring March 22-26
• The last day of school on Friday, June 11
• Three snow days added to the end of the year on June 15-17 should they be needed

You can view drafts of the presented 2019-20 and 2020-21 calendars on the district website.

Early Release, Professional Growth Wednesday: Feb. 6 — Professional Growth Wednesdays include a two-hour early release on select Wednesday afternoons to allow educators time to collaborate and participate in professional development opportunities.

President's Day, NO SCHOOL: Feb. 18 — There will be no school on Monday, February 18 in recognition of President's Day.

PRIMARY ONLY Early Release, Professional Growth Wednesday: Feb. 20 — Professional Growth Wednesdays include a two-hour early release on select Wednesday afternoons to allow educators time to collaborate and participate in professional development opportunities. This is at the PRIMARY level only. Middle and High School is not affected.

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting: Feb. 20 — The Long Range Planning Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 20 starting at 6 p.m. at the District Office; 22210 SW Stafford Road.

• Safety/Security in WLWV Schools

• Community Bulletin Board

• Updated 9/15/2017 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• FlashAlert

• ListServ

• 2018-19 Registration Information

• Updated Equity Action Plan

• Education Foundation

• Music and Arts Partners (MAP)

• Volunteer in WLWV Schools

• SafeOregon Tip Line

• Bus Routes

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is nationally recognized for its high student and staff achievement, including one of the top graduation rates in the State of Oregon. West Linn-Wilsonville serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools in West Linn and Wilsonville, with a mission of creating learning communities for the greatest thinkers and the most thoughtful people for the world. WLWV strives to provide challenging educational opportunities that prepare students to be college and career ready.

Email: kilstroa@wlwv.k12.or.us
Website: www.wlwv.k12.or.us
Location: 22210 Southwest Stafford Road, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-673-7012
Facebook: facebook.com/wlwvschools
Twitter: @wlwvdistrict