Bremerton School District
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2008-09 School Performance Report
Our Building
Naval Avenue Elementary has long been an important center for learning in the Bremerton community. The original Naval Avenue school was built in 1912. The current school was constructed in 1956 and remodeled in 1990. Our school includes 16 classrooms, a computer learning center, two pre-school/Headstart rooms, an inclusion room, a physical/speech therapy room, an opportunity/choices room, and a gym.
Our District
The Bremerton School District serves a community of 43,000 residents in and around the City of Bremerton, WA. The school district is comprised of five elementary schools (K-5), one Early Learning Center (K-3), one middle school (6-8), one high school (9-12), and one home/school partnership (K-8). Enrollment in the District is approximately 5,300 students. the District also serves as the host for the West Sound Technical Skills Center, a cooperative career-technical educational program for students in grades 11 and 12.
Our Mission
Naval Avenue Early Learning Center’s mission is to develop contributing and respectful citizens, who are life-long learners. Our staff is committed to:
- Providing a strong, engaging academic foundation based on language development and meaningful communication between staff, students and community.
- Using active and consistent collaboration to meet the students’ needs.
- Promoting a family-friendly environment that celebrates diversity, communicates openly, and fosters community involvement.
First Steps to Academic Success!
The Bremerton School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, including gender identity, or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures and complaints may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/ADA Officer and ADA Coordinator, Denise Zaske, at 360.473.1026 or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Sellers, at 360.473.4100. Their address is 134 Marion Avenue N, Bremerton, WA 98312
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Naval Avenue Early Learning Center is one of only 11 schools in the nation recognized by the Foundation for Child Development as a Pre K through 3rd grade school. Students at Naval Avenue Early Learning Center have access to a comprehensive Preschool through third grade educational experience. Our highly qualified staff continues to actively participate in early childhood professional development to refresh and update their skills to meet the individual needs of our student.
Each Morning at Naval the day start with classical music as the students enter the building. We have a before school tutoring program called the SMART club (Supplemental Math And Reading Time) and the Sunrise Club for students who excel.
At Naval Avenue Early Learning Center, the students set monthly academic goals which are shared at a school wide assembly. The idea of goal setting is based on the research of Dr. Jeff Howard President of the Efficacy Institute. At Naval we are creating classrooms and family friendly environments where we teach young children that their success depends on the level and quality of their effort. We want every child to have the confidence they need to approach any new task and further their academic success.
Naval has developed strong partnerships with professionals in our community. Our students benefit daily from the expertise of science mentors from PSNS, the Bremerton Rotary, trained Americorps Volunteers, and the Boys and Girls Club.
This was the third year of the Spanish Immersion program which was started at Naval Avenue Early Learning Center. Students from all over Kitsap County attend Kindergarten through Second Grade where they read, write and speak in Spanish. This program will be expanded for the 2010-2011 school year to include classes from kindergarten to third grade grade.
You may notice many visitors when you come to Naval. We have been asked by the Gates Foundation to train 25 other school districts develop a PK-3rd grade early learning focus. We welcome you to visit us as well.
John Welsh
Principal