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Show Media Early Childhood Program When K-- 12 students have access to a well - staffed, high -quality media center, their test scores tend to go up. At least, that Is the conclusion of recent studies by the Library Research Service In Colorado, Alaska and Pennsylvania. What the study suggests Is this: providing the most skilled library staff and a state of the art. Interactive media center Is a sound Investment In student achievement. According to Keith Curry Lance the surveys show an Increase In reading scores on the student assessment programs as certain aspects of library media technology Improve. Duchesne County School District Is making efforts to keep the Media centers In the District Schools with the latest technology, and of qualified staff to make sure our students receive libraries that will empower them to be effective users of Ideas and Information of all formats in a constantly changing learning environment the-benefit- (Rookies Ready to Learn) Duchesne County School Districts Early Childhood Program the parents as their child's first teacher and the home as the childs first place of learning. We teacher and the home as the child's first place of learning. We encourage parents to become full partners In the developing of their child's school readiness skills. Help and support is offered to parents through home visits, suggestions and parent packets. Is now In Its 4th year. We recognize Last year 131 families were visited In the Jfebiona, Duchesne and Myton school attendance areas. We also .held Parent Child workshops at Tabiona and Neola Elementary schools, with Ideas of - s ways to promote active teaming experiences. I've. Iwuwd that if if show. cape-- will be made in the Roosevelt Neola and This year-visitAltamont school attendance areas. We also have a Parent Resource Library available for families to check out CD ROMS, children books, educational games and puzzles, and resource books. The Library Is located at the Roosevelt Office Trailer at 225 N. 300 W. Roosevelt, Utah. Daycare providers and Teachers also welcome to use the Library. If you would like information about this free 2 and ask for the Early Childhood program please call s , , Pre-Scho- ol 722-403- Program. Student & Staff TEACHER Information PUPIL RATIO 1997 1996 Years 22.63 22.63 Elementary 24.97 24.97 Secondary 5.73 5.73 Special Education The trend, over the past five years. Indicates reduction. moving towards class-siz- e 1998 21.40 22.50 1990 21.3 2000 18.3 18.1 21.0 3.4 that the district Is 2.41 3.7 DISTRICT ENROLLMENT TRENDS AFDC & STUDENTS RECEIVING FREE REDUCED LUNCH Roosevelt EMPLOYMENT Duchesne School District Is the largest employer In Duchesne County with approximately 589 regular ' employees. The School District issues approximately 710 paychecks each month. Classified Staff 47 Bus DriversMechanics 34 Food Service workers 103 InstructionalMedia 'Aides 30 Secretaries 57 MalntenanceCustodlal Elementary . 108 Secondary 30 Special Ed. DROPOUT RATES Altamont High Duchesne High Tabiona High Thompsen Certificated Staff 94 Jr. High 41 Union Con Amore Packets District Totals 42 72 66 Adult Ed 11 1 13 1 6 4 In the 1996 column, the numbers include students who have dnwn alternative programs which arc not state accredited. 47 13 13.9 Average Years Experience Administrative Staff ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION 27 School Board. Principals, District Administrators, etc. The above numbers represent 467 PTE's (full time equivalents) many positions are part-tim- j e. 10 - . ' . |