Assignment # 1 - Demographics Write-Up

Classroom Demographics
Student Class Enrollment	Students: 27 Males:  14      Females: 13
Grade Level(s) in Your Class	5th grade
Subject(s) Taught	Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Technology
Parent Support	Due to the affluent suburban location of the school, parents are actively committed to helping their students in and outside of the classroom. The school has many parents willing to volunteer throughout the school year. At the beginning of the year parents are asked to sign-up (if their schedule allows) to help facilitate small group discussions in the classroom.
Available Technology	·   1 desktop computer           · 1 document camera          ·  30 minute lab time with IA
Classroom  Mobility *your classroom	__2__% of student turnover within the school year
Race/Ethnicity *your classroom	___7.9_% Black   __14.9__% Hispanic                                                        __53.2__% White                                                  ___0.7_% American Indian  ___9_% Asian/Pacific Islander   ___14.3_% Multiracial
Spoken Languages *your classroom	__75__% English as a first language  __4__% Fluent in English as a second language  __2__% English-language learner
Identified Special Student Needs *your classroom	1 student with reactive attachment disorder 4 pull out gifted students 3 students with vision impairments
School/Community Demographics:
School Location	___Urban     __X__ Suburban     ___Rural
School Socio-Economic Status	35.1 % of free and reduced lunch
Population	450 students K-6
Describe relevant aspects of your School & Community that influence and/or impact teaching & learning. (Examples: curriculum, reform models, school focus, community partnerships, community support level)	Out of the 27 teachers at my school many of them have been teaching for 13 or more years. Many other teachers are brand new to the school. This allows for a very diverse teacher population. Over half of the teachers at my school have also earned a master’s degree. Located in the heart of Edmonds, Washington many of the students come from upper to middle class homes. However there are also a number of lower income students that attend the school. My school has only started to update each classroom with the newest technology. Thus each classroom only has one document camera and one desktop computer. Students are sent outside of the classroom for 30 minutes per week to work with the IA in the computer lab. The school provides many services for its students including a gym, two playgrounds (one for younger students and one for older students), along with a library and a band room. There is currently no cafeteria in the school; instead students eat lunch in their classroom. The recently updated levy in the district seeks to provide support in technological advances within the school. The district also provides teachers with training programs to improve teaching within the classroom. As I mentioned above many of the parents in the school are eager to help their students succeed thus my school has a large number of parents who volunteer to help in the classroom during the week. My school is located in Edmonds and the districts spans the cities of Edmonds, Woodway, Mount Lake Terrace, and Lynwood. Many of the students come from middle to upper class families. However some areas in the district serve a much higher population of low income families.
Technology Standards	5th Grade ·         EALR 1—INTEGRATION: Students use technology within all content areas to collaborate, communicate, generate innovative ideas, investigate and solve problems. o   Component 1.1 Innovate: Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology. §  GLE 1.1.1 Generate ideas and create original works for personal and group expression using a variety of digital tools §  GLE 1.1.2 Use models and simulations to explore systems, identify trends and forecast possibilities. o   Component 1.2 Collaborate: Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. §  GLE 1.2.1 Communicate and collaborate to learn with others. §  GLE 1.2.2 Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of many cultures. o   Component 1.3 Investigate and Think Critically: Research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources. §  GLE 1.3.1 Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation and plan strategies to guide inquiry. §  GLE 1.3.2 Locate and organize information from a variety of sources and media. §  GLE 1.3.3 Analyze, synthesize and ethically use information to develop a solution, make informed decisions and report results. §  GLE 1.3.4 Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. ·         EARL 2—DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior. o   Component 2.1 Practice Safety: Demonstrate safe, legal and ethical behavior in the use of information and technology. §  GLE 2.1.1 Practice personal safety. §  GLE 2.1.2 Practice ethical and respectful behavior. o   Component 2.2 Operate Systems: Understand technology systems and use hardware and networks to support learning. §  GLE 2.2.1 Develop skills to use technology effectively. §  GLE 2.2.2 Use a variety of hardware to support learning. o   Component 2.3 Select and Use Applications: Use productivity tools and common applications effectively and constructively. §  GLE 2.3.1 Select and use common applications. §  GLE 2.3.2 Select and use online applications.

*School demographics data was found off the OSPI State Report Card from a school in the area I grew up in. All EALRs and GLEs were copied from the OSPI website. All other data is fictionalized.*