Newport Heights' GOAL: Create an environment that will support all students in becoming successful and well prepared for the rigors of middle school.
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Principal:
Stephen Marafino
Office Manager:
Diana Roberts
Telephone:
425-456-5500
Fax: 425-456-5506
Class start/dismiss times:
M,T,Th,F 8:00 am - 2:25 pm
Wednesday ONLY
8:00 am - 12:05 pm
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2005-06
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2006-07
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2007-08
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2008-09
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Enrollment
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561
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561
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488
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537
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African Amer.
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2%
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2%
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3%
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4%
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Asian
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25%
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25%
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28%
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26%
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Hispanic
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3%
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3%
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4%
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4%
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White
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61%
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58%
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54%
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54%
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Multi-Ethnic*
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11%
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11%
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12%
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11%
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* Added in 2003 because it more accurately reflects our
student population. Prior to this time this group was
combined with white students.
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K-4 Avg. Class Size: 20.2
Avg. District Expenditure
per Pupil: $7,765.52
Budget: $76,796
Condition of Building:
Complete Rebuild 2008
28% of students speak a first language other than English;
15% qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.
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In addition to this PROFILE, click here to view the schools' Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Report Card
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Newport Heights Elementary School Assessments:
The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that students be assessed each year in reading and math, grades 3 through 8, plus once in high school. In Washington State, we test each spring with the WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning).
WASL tests are intended to assess whether students have sufficiently mastered a set of grade-level standards for a particular subject. In other words, “How many students have learned what they need to know – and can demonstrate that learning?” Some test questions are multiple-choice, but most require students to explain their answers and ask for short or extended responses. WASL scores are reported in 4 levels: “Exceeds Standard,” “Meets Standard,” “Below Standard,” and “Well Below Standard.”
More WASL information on BSD405.org: About BSD > District & School Accountability > WASL info, testing schedule, resources
Newport Heights' Improvement Plan:
School Improvement Plans - Reading and math accountability goals for each Bellevue school Newport Heights (presented as PDF documents)
Special Offerings at Newport Heights:
- Music, art, PE, Library specialists weekly
- Resource room, English-as-a-Second Language
- Training for all parent volunteers
- Daily Morning News Broadcast (in-house)
Extra Programs:
- All-school play
- Family Science Night and Science Expo.
- Student council, conflict mediators, safety patrol, and "playground friends
- Monthly Family Nights sponsored by PTA, including Fall BBQ, Multicultural Night, Science Nights, Literacy Nights, Book Fair, Emergency Information Night, Pumpkin Carving Nights, Choral Concerts
- Adult Education Nights sponsored by PDC
- Leadership Opportunities for Intermediate Students include: Conflict mediators, safety patrol, playground friends, morning news broadcasters, lunch servers, classroom mail delivery
How Parents Can G et Involved :
- Join the PTSA
- Become a VIBES (Volunteers in Bellevue's Education System) volunteer
- Volunteer in classrooms
- Volunteer in after school programs
- Volunteer for Book Fair
- Attend Literacy and Math information evenings
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Assist in the after school programs
- Become a VIBES volunteer
Contact your school for more opportunities to volunteer and get involved.
We consider ourselves "a Community of Learners." We encourage all parents/guardians to participate in our family programs, volunteer opportunities and educational programs
Watch Opening Day Festivities featuring Newport Heights on School Zone program - BellevueTV Channel 21; Tues., 11am, 3pm, 7pm; Friday, 11am, 3pm, 9pm; Sat & Sun, 7am, 3pm - or click here to view streaming video on-demand of the full 28 min. program