Kelsey Creek Parent Partnership Profile

301 151st Place NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
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Administration

Program Supervisor: Glenn Hasslinger
Office Manager: Judy Johnston
Office Manager: Kristen Chesmore

Tel: 425-456-7870
Fax: 425-456-7871

Office Hours

M - F  8:30 am to 3:30 pm

 

Quick Facts

  • Average District Expenditure per Pupil: $10,272
  • Budget: $17,100
  • Students that Speak a First Language other than English: 10%
  • Students that Qualify for Free/Reduced Lunches: 15%
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    About Kelsey Creek

    Kelsey Creek, a Bellevue School District Parent Partnership Program, provides learning experiences for students that are consistent with the state's alternative learning experience requirements. Students and their parents can design a portion of the learning experiences under the supervision of program staff and the experiences may be conducted, in part, outside of the regular classroom.

    The program is designed to serve families who desire an individualized, personalized and flexible course of study for their student with strong parent/guardian involvement. Also, who want to have the benefit of engaging with other parents in providing academic enrichment and developing civic responsibility.

     

    Enrollment Profile

      2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
    Enrollment 276 285 149 155
    African American 3% 4% 1% 0%
    Asian 14% 17% 16% 26%
    Hispanic 7% 7% 10% 0%
    White 70% 62% 62% 62%
    Multi-Ethnic 6% 10% 10% 9%
             

    Kelsey Creek Parent Partnership 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, students in grades 3-8 now take the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) tests in May; and high school students take the High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) in March and April.

    State 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?” Scores for the MSP or HSPE are reported in 4 levels: “Exceeds Standard,” “Meets Standard,” “Below Standard,” and “Well Below Standard.”

    Click here for more information about state testing
    Click here for Kelsey Creek's OSPI Report Card
    Click here for Kelsey Creek's Improvement Plan

    Who is eligible for this program?

    To enroll at Kelsey Creek a family must have been home schooling their child(ren) for at least the past 90 school days. A Declaration of Intent to Provide Home-Based Instruction should be on file in your home school district. In-district students may enroll in the program full or part-time. Part-time enrollment may be allowed for in-district students only if there is program capacity to accommodate them. Out-of-district students may enroll in the program only if they participate full-time (twenty-five hours identified in the Student Learning Plan).

    What are the program requirements?

    Each student enrolled in the Kelsey Creek Program shall have a written student learning plan designed to meet the student's individual needs.

    Each student will have direct personal contact with program staff at least weekly. Student performance will be supervised, monitored, assessed, evaluated, and recorded by certificated program staff, as set forth in the student learning plan.

    A Program Delivery Council (PDC) lead by the Program Director and consisting of parents and staff develops the program's guidelines and future direction. The PDC is also responsible for ensuring Kelsey Creek operates within the school district policies and state regulations. PDC meetings are held monthly and everyone is welcome.

    Why would parents choose this program?

    Many families find the Kelsey Creek program enriches their student’s education. Parents and children build friendships, share ideas, and offer mutual encouragement. Student’s enjoy a variety of classes with small class size.

    Can Kelsey Creek students participate in Running Start?

    Yes, they may register through Kelsey Creek and participate in the Running Start program during their junior and senior years. For more information on Running Start, contact High School Programs at Bellevue Community College.

    What do I need to do to enroll?

    Eligible students must complete the following forms:

    Out of District Students will be accepted as space allows for full-time participation and must complete:

    • Inter-district Transfer Application Form (Bellevue School District) - available at the Kelsey Creek Office
    • Inter-district Transfer Form (from your resident district.)