School Learning Plan

Bethany Elementary School

Our Story

Bethany Elementary began as a one room schoolhouse in 1895. As the population grew in the area, so did the need for a larger building. A new school was built and operated from 1900-1948 on donated property near what is now Springville Road. The current Bethany school building was constructed by the Beaverton School District in 1970. We are one of BSD’s small neighborhood K-5 schools located on the north side of the district, currently serving 380 students. Bethany has many traditions (like 5th graders getting to ring the original schoolhouse bell on the last day of school) while embracing change and innovation in thought and practices. We have a rich diversity of students, staff, and families that make up our community. We believe our diversity is one of our greatest gifts and assets. There are 28 different native languages spoken among the student body with Japanese being the most prevalent language after English. In addition to our linguistic diversity, we celebrate the identity and individuality of every child.

Our school

Our school song says it best;

“We’re all a family under one sky.”

Equity and inclusion are key pillars in our vision and mission.

Bethany is a Certified Oregon Green School. Sustainability and environmentally-minded practices are woven into our daily habits and enrichment opportunities in the Garden Club and school Green Team.

We are a high-performing school academically, but what makes Bethany special is the tremendous amount of community support and dedicated staff. We have a very low staff attrition rate, therefore school staff develop deep and meaningful relationships with families over many years. There is a strong culture of care and belonging among the faculty that is extended to the student body. We feel privileged to work with children and families and hope these precious elementary years are filled with a love of learning, JOY, the beginning of lifelong friendships, and good memories.

Equity

Equity AREA OF FOCUS:

Inclusion and Belonging

Equity Goal:

To deepen our personal and collective understanding of culturally responsive practices in order to create true belonging for ALL students.

Key Strategies:

Plan and engage staff in high quality professional development on culturally responsive practices.
Establish a common language and vocabulary to engage in deep and meaningful conversations with a shared understanding.
Create Parent Advisory Groups to provide input, feedback, and guidance on practices, policies, and/or customs that impact students of diverse groups.
Conduct the Inclusive School Scan and act on areas of need.
Utilize Gholdy Muhammed's Equity Framework and text, Cultivating Genius for PD and lesson planning.
Critically analyze current curriculum and selected materials/texts for cultural stereotypes and author’s perspective.

Academic Excellence

Academic excellence area of focus:

Math

Academic excellence Goal:

To build students' number sense and problem solving skills.

Key Strategies:

Utilize DreamBox Data to analyze student usage and predictive insights.
Use standards-based assessments to monitor students' performance and progress.
Team Collaboration focusing on student data to inform instruction.
Identifying students who need additional support.
Dedicated professional development time to unit planning and differentiation.
Increase mathematical discourse through daily number talks.
Engage the support of parent volunteers to provide meaningful practice through math games, fluency practice, and other activities.

Collaboration

Collaboration areas of focus:

Behavioral Health & Wellness Team

collaboration Goal:

To leverage the collective efficacy of the Behavioral Health & Wellness Team to identify student needs and actively participate in the interventions and follow-up to ensure 100% of students, staff, and families are supported.

Key Strategies:

Weekly meetings with the BHW team which includes the following key members: Counselor, School Psychologist, Student Success Coach, School Nurse, School Social Worker, and Principal.
Familiarize staff with Referral Process and supports available.
Review referrals, share background information, examine existing data, create a plan of action.
Continual monitoring of ongoing referrals, tiered supports as needed.
Analyze data for patterns and opportunities to be proactive in our system.
Communicate actions taken and outcomes with key stakeholders.

Date of Last Revision: January 25, 2022

District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.

WE Expect Excellence

WE teach students knowledge and skills for our evolving world.

WE seek, support, and recognize world-class employees.

WE Innovate

WE engage students with a variety of relevant and challenging learning experiences.

WE create learning environments that promote student achievement.

WE Embrace Equity

WE build honest, safe, and inclusive relationships with our diverse students and their families.

WE provide needed support so that every student succeeds.

WE Collaborate

WE work and learn in teams to understand student needs and improve learning outcomes.

WE partner with our community to educate and serve students.

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District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.

WE Expect Excellence

WE Innovate

WE Embrace Equity

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