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Profile updated Tuesday, June 24, 2008 |
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Kamiakin Junior High School
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14111 132nd Ave. N.E.
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 823-6750
Map & directions |
District: Lake Washington
Type: public school
Grades: 7-9
Total enrollment: 572 students |
http://www.lwsd.org/kajh
| Class size |
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| Average size of a required 8th-grade English class |
28 |
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| Free lunch |
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| Students who receive free or reduced-price lunch |
24% |
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| Special education |
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| Is there a program? |
yes |
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| Number of students enrolled |
94 |
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Program details
- Students are together in one program for part of the day (pull-out).
- Students receive enriched instruction in classroom (inclusion).
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| ESL program |
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| Is there a program? |
yes |
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| Number of students enrolled |
13 |
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Program details
- Students are together in one program for part of the day (pull-out).
- Students receive enriched instruction in classroom (inclusion).
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| Highly capable/gifted |
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| Is there a program? |
yes |
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| Number of students enrolled |
78 |
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Program details
- Students are together in one program for part of the day (pull-out).
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| African American |
5% |
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| Asian American |
18% |
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| Hispanic |
8% |
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| Multiracial |
2% |
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| Native American |
1% |
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| Pacific Islander |
2% |
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| White |
64% |
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| Not provided |
0% |
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| Due to minor percentage discrepancies in reports from the schools, please note that some ethnicity figures don't add up to 100%. |
| 1-5 years |
21% |
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| 6-12 years |
35% |
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| 13-19 years |
23% |
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| 20+ years |
21% |
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| Total percentage of teachers with advanced degrees (Master's/Ph.D.) |
53% |
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Test scores updated Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Figures show the percentage of students who met state standards.
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2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
% point change
2006 - 2009 |
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7th grade |
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| Reading |
68% |
75% |
70% |
67% |
-1 |
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| Writing |
81% |
79% |
76% |
76% |
-5 |
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| Math |
57% |
59% |
57% |
57% |
0 |
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Met standards, all 3
(Reading, Writing, Math) |
50% |
55% |
52% |
50% |
0 |
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8th grade |
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| Reading |
80% |
78% |
72% |
71% |
-9 |
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| Math |
61% |
63% |
61% |
59% |
-2 |
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| Science |
65% |
68% |
63% |
64% |
-1 |
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| Met standards, all 3 |
55% |
58% |
55% |
51% |
-4 |
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N/A means that test was not administered that year.
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| Advanced Placement or honors classes |
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| Highly capable core classes for language arts/social studies, science. |
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| Academic highlights |
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- CAPstone academic service learning program promotes citizenship and civic responsibility. Honors Biology program offered for advanced students. 7th grade health program teaches life skills. Diverse electives with woods, drama, fine arts, renowned music program that includes bands at all grade levels, orchestra and choir, plus family and consumer science.
- Quest program for highly capable students. ELL program. District program for students with severe/profound needs.
- Safety Net classes designed for students struggling in reading, writing and math, Title I, LAP/Lit Boost. Aligned curriculum in core classes for high quality and consistent academic expectations. Language art/social studies taught as block to reinforce literature and writing skills in an historical context.
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| Performing or fine-arts programs offered |
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| Band, choir, orchestra, drama, drawing-painting. Studio East productions sponsors a drama production as an extra- curricular opportunity. |
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| Interscholastic sports offered |
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Boys
Basketball, baseball, football, tennis, track, wrestling.
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Girls
Basketball, softball, tennis, track, volleyball.
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| Extracurricular activities offered |
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| Student newspaper, yearbook, honor society. |
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| What is your school doing to improve student achievement? |
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| Literacy and numeracy safety net classes, math tutoring, homework club, blocking. |
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| Special programs |
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| District transition program for students with profound needs. |
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| Significant changes at the school |
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| Building remodeled with new floors, carpet. Technology updated with ActivBoards, avervision, etc. |
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| Other highlights |
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- Strong parent volunteer program. principal/parent coffee meetings. Diversity of school population is supported and respected. Math Olympiad, world/foreign language awards, National Service Learning award. Published and professional educators.
- Honor Society, visual arts awards at Puyallup Fair & Bumbershoot. LCD/Avervisions use in every classroom for daily instruction. Volunteer student recycling program. Reflections national fine arts competition. Extensive athletics program -- all inclusive with no cuts.
- Student-designed yearbooks, partnership with King Country Library Program for reading promotion, Studio East Theatre company program, student newspaper production, student leadership program, peer tutoring, Homework club, counselor support program w/Youth Eastside Services.
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| There is truly a "heart" at Kamiakin. We welcome all students and community members to join us in the education of today's youth. |
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