Somerset's 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:
Betty Hannaford
Office Manager:
Muriel Mittelstrass
Telephone:
425-456-5800
Fax: 425-456-5804
Class start/dismiss times:
M,T,Th,F 9:05 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday ONLY
9:05 am - 1:10 pm |
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2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2008-09 |
2009-10 |
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Enrollment |
605 |
626 |
620 |
581 |
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African Amer. |
1% |
1% |
1% |
1% |
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Asian |
48% |
50% |
49% |
50% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
1% |
0% |
1% |
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White |
39% |
38% |
36% |
35% |
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Multi-Ethnic* |
10% |
11% |
13% |
12% |
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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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Avg. District Expenditure
per Pupil: $7,765.52
Budget: $69,739
Condition of Building:
Total rebuild in 2004
33% of students speak a first language other than English;
6% qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. |
In addition to this PROFILE, click here to view the schools' Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Report Card
Somerset 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
Somerset's Improvement Plan:
School Improvement Plans - Reading and math accountability goals for each Bellevue school- Somerset(presented as PDF documents)
Special Offerings at Somerset:
- Full-Day Kindergarten Program
- ESL - English-as-a-Second-Language
- Enrichment Program
- Art, music, P.E. and library instruction
Extra Programs:
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Math Olympiad
- Before-School World Language Program
- Assembly Program
How Parents can get Involved:
- Join the PTSA
- Become a VIBES (Volunteers in Bellevue's Education System)volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact your school for more opportunities to volunteer and get involved