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Student Achievement Initiative

Student Achievement Initiative

“The Chehalis SAI stands out as one of the most comprehensive and thoughtful community efforts in the nation to support students as they move toward college and careers.”

-Michael Miotti, Executive Director of the Washington Student Achievement Council

“There is no more impressive career and college preparation story in public education in this state today.”

-Steve Mullin, President of the Washington Roundtable

Student Achievement Goals

Mission

The mission of the Chehalis School District, in partnership with the community, is to meet the individual learning needs of students by providing a comprehensive student-centered educational program that inspires and prepares them to become responsible, contributing citizens.

 

A visual roadmap outlining six steps to student achievement, titled 'The Achievement Roadmap: Preparing Students for the Journey Ahead.'

Our Goal – 75 by 35

Our initial student achievement goal, established in 2013, was for 60% of WF West graduates to earn a postsecondary credential starting with the Class of 2022.

In the fall of 2023, our Student Achievement Steering Team convened to set a new course, 75 by 35! We are working to ensure that, by the high school graduating Class of 2035, 75% of all W.F. West High School graduates will earn the credentials they need to be responsible, contributing citizens.
 

A compass with a starburst design, featuring the words 'Student Achievement 75 by 35' and a symbol of a student and a graduate. 

Data-Informed Solutions

A Partnership with the BERC Group

The BERC Group is an educational evaluation, research, and consulting firm focused on putting research into practice. This partnership is designed to strengthen instructional practices in Chehalis classrooms, focus on college and career readiness, and instill a culture of data use throughout the district.

 

The BERC Group works with the district to create a culture of data use. A district data team convened and developed a data use framework. This team worked with The BERC Group to identify metrics for custom data dashboards at the district and school levels. Click the reports below to learn more about the BERC Group’s findings.

 

Graduates in red gowns high-five elementary school students lined up outside a school building.

CLICK HERE to read the BERC Group’s Report “The Student Achievement Initiative (SAI) 10-Year Report” 2024

A graduate in a maroon cap and gown smiles and gives a thumbs up, wearing a US Navy stole.

CLICK HERE to read the BERC Group Report “Postsecondary Reengagement Study” 2022

Graduates in maroon caps and gowns sit together, holding diplomas and smiling.

CLICK HERE to read the BERC Group’s Report “CTE Audit” 2020

Two graduates in red and silver gowns smile for a photo at their graduation ceremony.

CLICK HERE to read the BERC Group’s Report “Summer Melt” 2019

The SAI Showcase, held October 5, 2023 at W.F. West High School, was a celebration of the completion of the first decade of work in SAI for those who have been involved, as well as a chance to introduce some new faces to the work of Chehalis SAI. Almost 50 non-district guests attended the event.

“The foundation of our SAI is our teachers and their focus on instructional practices and building strong relationships with students,” explains Executive Director of Student Achievement Rick Goble. “I wanted to do something to honor the teachers and students because they have done so much work.”

To celebrate the incredible progress made, district leadership, community members, donors, staff, and students came together for the 2023 SAI Showcase, captured in this video and culminating in a Student EXPO. Read more in the October 13, 2023 Friday Connect

Click here to download the 2023 SAI Annual Presentation