Sacajawea Middle School
School Profile
1101 South Dash Point Road
School Website: http://www.fwps.org/sac/ (253) 945-4900
Principal, David Brower (Since 2009)
School Built: 1968
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What is Special About Our School?
Sacajawea Middle School is on the move. Dedicated staff members, parents, and students are committed to the improvement of student achievement. The 2006-07 Master Schedule was revamped to increase the time students spend in their academic classes. All students follow a comprehensive educational program including Advisory, Physical Education, and electives. Students who need additional assistance in reading or math will be enrolled in a course designed to help them meet standards in these areas. Sacajawea offers Pre-AP classes in all grades, and we expect our students to be challenged in every class.
In the fall of 2007, Sacajawea and Lakota Middle Schools initiated the Cambridge Checkpoint Academy in grades 6, 7, and 8. The Cambridge Checkpoint Academy is a rigorous program that focuses on Math, Science, English, and Spanish. The requirement to enter “Checkpoint” program includes passing all parts of the WASL, maintaining B or better grades (meeting or exceeding standards), and satisfactory teacher recommendations.
Along with the school’s intense academic focus, students are strongly encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. We realize that students who participate in sports and clubs will strengthen pride in our school and add a considerable amount of spirit.
In 2005 Sacajawea had the most significant gains in the district in Reading and Math WASL test scores, scoring highest in the district, Sac was one of a handful of schools in the state exiting AYP, thanks to the incredible strength of our teaching staff.
In the fall of 2009 Sacajawea became the second middle school in Federal Way to implement a required uniform policy for students.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 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 | ELO Extended Learning |
| Advanced Placement/Pre-AP | Intramurals |
| AmeriCorps | Jazz Band |
| Art Club | Learning Resource Room |
| Associated Student Body (ASB) & Leadership | Math Team/Club |
| Athletic Training/Sports Medicine | Nat’l Junior Honor Society |
| AVID (Advance Via Individual Determination) | Orchestra |
| Band | PTSA |
| Breakfast & Lunch | Special Ed Inclusion |
| Cambridge Preparatory Academy | Special Ed Resource Room |
| Chess Club | Special Ed Self-Contained |
| Choral Music | Sports |
| Dance/Drill Team | Summer School/classes |
| DECA/Student Run Store | Technology Lab |
| ELL English Language Learners | Yearbook/Annual |
Student Characteristics
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Distribution of Student Ethnicity |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| African American | 13.90 | 15.40 | 14.63 |
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Asian American |
13.60 | 14.12 | 12.20 |
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Hispanic |
23.20 | 24.44 | 22.76 |
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Native American |
.80 | .56 | .81 |
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White |
41.00 | 36.44 | 38.89 |
| Pac Islander | 3.30 | 4.66 | 5.56 |
| Multi-Racial | 3.50 | 3.53 | 4.61 |
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Other Student Characteristics |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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Number of Students (Oct.) |
734 | 711 | 738 |
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Free/Reduced Meals |
55.2% | 50.2% | 53.38% |
How Are We Using Our Financial Resources?
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School resources were used for planning time, staff inservice time, workshops, conferences, portfolio materials, photocopying, curriculum materials, and computer supplies.
How Are Our Students Doing on Required Tests?
Measure of Student Progress (MSP)
Beginning in the spring of 2010, the State of Washington requires that the MSP be given in third through eighth grade.
Percentage Meeting Standard in:
| Grade 6 | WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Reading |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
66.8 | 69.0 | 69.7 | 67.8 |
District |
68.5 | 70.0 | 72.5 | 63.9 |
Math |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
41.6 | 53.0 | 57.8 | 57.1 |
District |
48.3 | 50.0 | 50.5 | 54.4 |
| Grade 7 | WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
58.0 | 50.0 | 51.0 | 58.1 |
District |
54.0 | 52.0 | 51.0 | 55.0 |
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Reading |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
70.9 | 66.0 | 55.0 | 61.0 |
District |
72.4 | 67.0 | 60.0 | 62.4 |
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Writing |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
70.5 | 64.0 | 64.6 | 67.9 |
District |
70.7 | 73.0 | 69.0 | 71.4 |
| Grade 8 | WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
46.5 | 53.0 | 55.0 | 62.8 |
District |
50.0 | 53.0 | 55.0 | 55.0 |
Reading |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
73.4 | 72.0 | 65.0 | 72.0 |
District |
69.0 | 70.0 | 71.0 | 71.4 |
Science |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
46.0 | 42.0 | 47.0 | 46.4 |
District |
40.0 | 43.0 | 48.0 | 45.2 |