Week 3 Classroom Demographics

Classroom Demographics:

I teach in the Northshore School District at Northshore Junior High School. I teach English and Language Arts to 8^th graders; my classroom has a population of 26 students, 15 male and 11 female.

I do not have any parent help in the classroom setting during the day.

Technology in my classroom consists of an interactive white board, a projector, a document camera, and a laptop available for each student’s use.

School Demographics:

Northshore Junior High is located in Bothell, WA and in a suburban community.

Enrollment
October 2011 Student Count		679
May 2012 Student Count		673
Gender (October 2011)
Male	346	51.0%
Female	333	49.0%
Race/Ethnicity (October 2011)
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3	0.4%
Asian	96	14.1%
Pacific Islander	3	0.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander	99	14.6%
Black	19	2.8%
Hispanic	82	12.1%
White	444	65.4%
Two or More Races	32	4.7%
Special Programs
Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2012)	117	17.4%
Special Education (May 2012)	89	13.2%
Transitional Bilingual (May 2012)	16	2.4%
Migrant (May 2012)	0	0.0%
Section 504 (May 2012)	30	4.5%
Foster Care (May 2012)	0	0.0%

Community Demographics:

We get financial support from the community and district to supply the school with technology in order to enhance learning for the students. Countless volunteers are present within the school on a weekly basis to assist with field trips, school activities/sports, and after-school activities/clubs.

Technology Standards for grade 8:

EALR 1 – Integration Students use technology within all content areas to collaborate, communicate, generate innovative ideas, investigate and solve problems. Components 1.1: Innovate: Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology. 1.2: Collaborate: Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. 1.3: Investigate and Think Critically: Research, manage and evaluate information and solve problems using digital tools and resources. **Some of this information is fictitious.

EALR 2 – Digital Citizenship Students demonstrate a clear understanding of technology systems and operations and practice safe, legal and ethical behavior. Components 2.1: Practice Safety: Practice safe, legal and ethical behavior in the use of information and technology. 2.2: Operate Systems: Understand technology systems and use hardware and networks to support learning. 2.3: Select and Use Applications: Use productivity tools and common applications effectively and constructively. 2.4: Adapt to Change (Technology Fluency): Transfer current knowledge to new and emerging technologies. (Grades 6-12 only)