Nautilus Elementary
School Profile
School Website: http://www.fwps.org/nautilus/
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What is Special About Our School?
Nautilus is about teamwork! Students, staff, and parents all work together to prepare students for a prosperous future. Staff and parents challenge students to adopt good study habits, do their best the first time, and become lifelong learners enriching both themselves and those around them.
Students are also very involved in the everyday operations of the school. They tutor other students, handle recycling, read announcements, lead the flag salute, assist in the lunchroom, and work as safety patrols.
Nautilus staff members are dedicated professionals, committed to providing the highest quality education for their students. The staff meets regularly to coordinate curriculum, plan projects, and share resources. The entire school celebrates the high standards and expectations that students meet every day.
Parents are vital in contributing to student success at Nautilus. It is common to see parent volunteers assisting in the classroom, helping to prepare materials, or reading with a child. Nautilus’ parents are true partners in the education of their children.
This school is based on continuing academic achievement and personal growth. Besides an emphasis on reading, writing, math, social studies, science, music, and physical education, Nautilus values other areas of enrichment as well. This includes the PTA-sponsored Read & Lead Program, elementary track, the Science Fair, and Spring Carnival. All these events are well supported and attended by children, staff, parents, and the community, which furthers the success, pride, and recognition of Nautilus students.No Child Left Behind Report Card
The No Child Left Behind Act requires all schools and school districts in the United States to prepare annual reports for parents and the public detailing their academic achievement. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s web site makes this information available on-line. Find your school’s report card on-line at http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/, Click on Federal Way in the “Summary” box, and then choose your school from the list. You may also request a paper copy of the report card at your school’s office. For more information about the NCLB Act, go to http://www.nclb.gov/index.html.
Academic and Student Programs
| ASB | Looping Grades |
| Accelerated Reader | Math Club |
| AmeriCorps | Music Program |
| Assemblies, Various | P.E. Specialist |
| Breakfast & Lunch Program | PTA |
| Counselors or Dean | Read & Lead Multi-age |
| Cross Grade Tutoring | Recognition |
| English Language Learners (ELL) | Safety Patrol |
| Extended Learning (ELO) | Special Ed Resource Room |
| GATE Gifted & Talented | Student Achievement |
| Homework Club | Student Led Conferences |
| Honor Choir | Summer School |
| Instructional Coaches (2) | Technology Lab |
| Intramurals/After School | Trait of the Month & Navigator |
| Kindergarten All Day | Tutoring |
| Learning Assistance Program (LAP) | Yearbook |
| Librarian |
Student Characteristics
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Distribution of Student Ethnicity |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
| African American | 13.84 | 10.40 | 9.98 |
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Asian American |
14.73 | 11.60 | 12.20 |
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Hispanic |
15.85 | 19.20 | 17.96 |
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Native American |
.67 | .50 | 1.11 |
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White |
46.88 | 46.80 | 47.23 |
| Pac Islander | 2.01 | 4.20 | 4.43 |
| Multi-Racial | 4.91 | 5.60 | 5.32 |
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Other Student Characteristics |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
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Number of Students (Oct.) |
411 | 432 | 451 |
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Free/Reduced Meals |
41.6% | 43.0% | 41.8% |
How Are We Using Our Financial Resources?
| Our District | Our School | ||
| “Per Pupil” Expenditures for 2007-08 | Funding | ||
Total Expenditure |
$8,902.00 | Building Expenditures |
$59,406.11 |
Supplies & Instructional Materials |
$512.00 | ASB (Associated Student Body) Expenditures |
$14,161.00 |
Equipment |
$51.00 | ||
Nautilus’s funds are used to enhance student curriculum and student programs. Most of the money is used for teaching supplies, materials, equipment, and photocopying for student lessons. ASB funds go for curricular and self-esteem assemblies, field trips and incentive awards.
How Are Our Students Doing on Required Tests?
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)
*Beginning in spring of 2006, the state of Washington requires that the WASL be given at sixth grade.
Percentage Meeting Standard in:
| Grade 3 |
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Math |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
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74.0 |
73.8 | 74.0 |
District |
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70.0 |
74.1 | 71.0 |
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Reading |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
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87.0 |
75.9 | 69.0 |
District |
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72.0 |
73.5 | 71.0 |
| Grade 4 |
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Math |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
64.3 |
72.0 |
62.0 | 65.0 |
District |
61.7 |
66.0 |
60.1 | 60.0 |
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Reading |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
82.9 |
91.0 |
81.0 | 82.0 |
District |
84.4 |
86.0 |
80.2 | 77.0 |
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Writing |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
64.3 |
65.0 |
61.0 | 69.0 |
District |
58.6 |
58.0 |
56.2 | 58.0 |
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| Grade 5 |
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Math |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
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54.0 |
60.0 | 74.0 |
District |
.0 |
58.0 |
66.2 | 69.0 |
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Reading |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
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81.0 |
75.0 | 82.0 |
District |
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82.0 |
75.3 | 80.0 |
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Science |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 |
School |
38.0 |
22.0 |
31.0 | 40.0 |
District |
32.0 |
30.0 |
31.2 | 40.0 |