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Board votes on recommended closure |
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On June 1, 2010 the Bellevue School Board voted 4-1 in favor of closing Robinswood Middle and High School. For the coming school year, the Board requested a monthly progress report on every Robinswood student, and regular updates on the progress being made toward designing a new school.
Use the text links below to obtain more information on the proposed closure of Robinswood, the District's written summary analyzing the effects of the proposed closure, and view the public hearing that was held on June 1, 2010.
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Robinswood Middle School Student Demographics:
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2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2008-09 |
2009-10 |
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Enrollment |
32 |
30 |
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27 |
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African Amer. |
13% |
7% |
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0% |
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Asian |
6% |
3% |
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7% |
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Hispanic |
13% |
3% |
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19% |
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Native Amer. |
NA |
NA |
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NA |
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White |
53% |
67% |
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56% |
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Multi-Ethnic |
16% |
20% |
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19% |
*Added in 2003 because it more accurately reflects our student population. Prior to this time this group was combined with white students.
26% of our students speak a first language other than English; 56% qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.
Robinswood Middle 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
Robinswood's Plan to Get Even Better:
School Improvement Plans - Reading and math accountability goals for each Bellevue school- Robinswood MS (presented as PDF documents)
Special Features of Robinswood Middle School:
* Project learning based in the community
* On-line connections to learning sites
* Small classes for close relationships among adults and students
* Social skill development including anger management
* Emphasis on developing strong academics
Robinswood Middle School is an alternative middle school designed to serve disengaged students who need the structure of a small community of learners.
Students will learn Bellevue School District curriculum, as well as group dynamics and interactions, and personal accountability. Learning will be individualized to meet the needs of each student.
Summer School- Location of Bellevue's Middle and High Summer School
How Parents can get Involved/Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact your school for more opportunities to volunteer and get involved.