Demographics Write-up

*Some of this information is fictitious for assignment purposes
Classroom Demographics:
In my 3rd grade classroom at Woodland Elementary I have 28 students; 15 boys and 13 girls. Eleven students are on free and reduced lunches and I have 4 students on IEP's. 2 of my IEP students are ELL, 1 is autistic, and 1 is ADHD. I have 4 parents who regularly volunteer and 5 who come in on occasion. There are five computers in the back of the classroom available to my students. I also have a laptop for my own use and classroom document camera.

School Demographics: 
Woodland Elementary is located in Lacey, Washington in the North Thurston School District. It has about 540 students in grades K-6th.

Student Demographics Enrollment October 2011 Student Count 518 May 2012 Student Count 542 Gender (October 2011) Male 285 55.0% Female 233 45.0% Race/Ethnicity (October 2011) American Indian/Alaskan Native 2 0.4% Asian 24 4.6% Pacific Islander 10 1.9% Asian/Pacific Islander 34 6.6% Black 22 4.2% Hispanic 83 16.0% White 297 57.3% Two or More Races 80 15.4% Special Programs Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2012) 206 38.0% Special Education (May 2012) 94 17.3% Transitional Bilingual (May 2012) 10 1.8% Migrant (May 2012) 0 0.0% Section 504 (May 2012) 5 0.9% Foster Care (May 2012) 0 0.0% Other Information (more info) Unexcused Absence Rate (2011-12) 277 0.4%

*Chart taken from OSPI website http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?groupLevel=District&schoolId=2917&reportLevel=School&orgLinkId=2917&yrs=&year=2011-12

Community Demographics: 
Woodland Elementary is located in a mainly suburban area. It has a lot of middle to low middle class families, as well as a large military community. Because of the military community there is some fluctuation in overall attendance to the school. There are always a few new students and some that move away each year. The community is fairly supportive of the school and tries to be involved. There are many active PTA parents. The school is in the process of upgrading their technology, but because of the budget the process has been slowed down. There is a fair amount of support from the community in regards to improving technology in the classrooms.

Technology Standards(for a 3rd grade classroom): 

1. INTEGRATION: Students use technology within all content areas to collaborate, communicate, generate innovative ideas, investigate and solve problems.
  1.1 Innovate: Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
  1.2 Collaborate: Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
  1.3 Investigate and Think Critically: Research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources.

  2. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior.
  2.1 Practice Safety: Demonstrate safe, legal and ethical behavior in the use of information and technology.
  2.2 Operate Systems: Understand technology systems and use hardware and networks to support learning.
  2.3 Select and Use Applications: Use productivity tools and common applications effectively and constructively.

*Standards taken from OSPI website http://standards.ospi.k12.wa.us/ComponentListByGrade.aspx?subject=8,GLE&gl=4