Roosevelt students showcase reading gains and a schoolwide 'kudos' behavior program
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Roosevelt students presented at the Port Angeles School District board meeting, describing substantial reading progress tracked through Accelerated Reader and explaining a 'kudos' behavior-recognition system that rewards positive actions with calls home and public recognition.
Roosevelt students told the Port Angeles School District board on Tuesday that targeted classroom supports, family help and peer encouragement are driving measurable gains in reading and classroom behavior.
Fifth grader Aiden told the board, "This year, I have read over 900,000 words," and described using the Accelerated Reader (AR) tests to track comprehension and year-to-date goals. Chloe, a fourth grader, said she raised her MAP math score from a goal of 167 to 199 and credited teacher Miss Garten and family practice for the improvement. Paisley said targeted small-group instruction moved her from a second-grade reading level to grade level.
The student presentations also highlighted Roosevelt’s approach to recognizing positive behavior. Carter Dermott explained the school’s "kudos" program: staff can award a kudos for actions such as helping others or following directions; the principal calls the student’s family, posts the student’s picture and displays the kudos publicly to reinforce positive choices.
The presentations were followed by applause from board members and staff, who commended the students and their teachers. The board chair thanked families and staff for supporting student leadership and invited the board to keep celebrating student achievement at upcoming meetings.
The student remarks were given during a school report item; no formal action was taken on the presentations themselves. The board moved on to teaching-and-learning and facilities items later in the meeting.