Skyway Schools 1.) What is this city known for (positive and negative)? a. Positive: Diversity b.

Negative: Not many things negative. Mostly perception. 2.) Top Priorities a. Student achievement b. Safety of students c. Create strong staff and structures/systems (a refining process) 3.) Factors Limiting Success a. Support at home i. 30 minutes of reading at home a day ii. Advocate for parents involvement at home (parents night) iii. Understanding of Common Core 4.) Most disruptive issue a. Afterschool access i. Those in-between hours after school ends and before the parents get home from work. 5.) Organizations that are really making a difference a. RAISE b. YMCA c. Puget Sound Educations Centers d. Highline Community College (tutors) 6.) Is 3rd grade reading level a key predictor of a students potential a. Yes and No. We dont want to every give up on potential. i. But, this is when the corner begins to turn from Learning to Read to Reading to Learn. 7.) What are key predictors? What is being tracked? a. Achievement Data b. Discipline c. Absence 8.) Why do you do what you do? a. Likes working with kids b. Loves teaching c. Positioned opened up i. Much more of a systemic purpose as principle 9.) What should churches pray for? a. Continual interest in school for our kids.

b. That kids would want to be here!