Academic & Career Plan (ACP) District Information and Plan
School District of Siren
24022 Fourth Ave
Siren, WI 54872
Phone: 715-349-7392
Website: www.siren.k12.wi.us
Superintendent: Dr. Kevin Shetler
School Year: Traditional
Setting: Rural
Enrollment: 476
Student Demographics and District/Community Demographics
Staff: 5 administrators, 45 teachers, and 22 support staff
Special Programs: Early Childhood, Community Learning Center Program (CLC), and Summer School
Class sizes in grades K-3 are approximately 15 students per teacher
The Siren School District covers about 106 square miles located in Burnett County in northwestern Wisconsin. The district has approximately 500 students (FTE), 20% of which are minorities, the largest group being American Indian from the St. Croix Chippewa Tribe of Wisconsin. Within the District 65.3% of its students live in poverty, 14.6% are American Indian and 23.1% are students who have a disability. The School District of Siren is broken down into three buildings, namely an Elementary (EC-5), Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12). We have a school board comprised of 7 members, elected from within the district. Meetings are held monthly with annual meetings held in September. The district is composed of seven townships surrounded by area lakes and forest land. There is a blend of both manufacturing, tourism, and some gaming that supports the area financially. Siren is a small town with a population of approximately 1,000. Local businesses and several homes were rebuilt or renovated following a tornado in 2001. The area enjoys a rich blend of cultural diversity with the St. Croix tribal community making up a significant portion of our school community. Siren provides students with a nice combination of academics, sports, and music.
Postsecondary Enrollment Trends
For information and facts about Siren's high school post secondary enrollment trends you can go to the public information on WISEdash (the WI Information System for Education). Once there you can use the left hand side menu for help on how to get started. Or you can simply use the drop down arrows at the top of the page to find the data you would like to see. You can search for just Siren data or choose to see Siren and state (or other districts) data side by side. WISEdash Home
Labor Market Projections
The average income in Burnett County is $48,000 to 53,999. From 2010 to 2015 the population in Burnett County increased by 0.5%. Burnett County is one of 10 counties that comprise the Northwest Workforce Investment Development Area. The Northwest WDA employment projections for 2012 - 2022 indicate the highest increase in the sectors of Construction (17% or 378 positions), Professional & Business (19% or 790 positions) and Education & Health Services (9% or 927 positions).
Burnett County Workforce & Economic Profile 2015
http://worknet.wisconsin.gov/worknet_info/downloads/CP/burnett_profile.pdf
Vision Statement
Educate - Inspire - Empower
"Siren School District will produce successful students through collaborative partnerships with families, community members and staff while being fiscally innovative. Students will embrace diversity, feel empowered and be inspired to become citizens with integrity."
Services Provided to Students
Our comprehensive school counseling model includes Academic and Career Planning (ACP),a student-driven, adult-supported process in which students create and cultivate their own unique and information-based visions for post secondary success, obtained through self-exploration, career exploration, and the development of career management and planning skills. All students in grades 6-12 will utilize the Career Cruising software to complete an e portfolio called My Plan. Middle school students will be working on this during their Guidance Explore period. High school students will be working on their portfolios on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month during study hall with their Career Cruising advisor.
List of services - including, but not limited to:
6-12 Electronic Portfolios w/Advisors
Informational Parent Meetings/Open Houses/Multiple Communications with families
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Youth Options/Course Options/AP Classes
Alternative Diploma Programs
Education Fairs/College Representatives
Work-based Experiences
Multiple Assessment Opportunities
Youth Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Fair
Job Shadowing
Volunteer Opportunities
Armed Forces Representatives
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Extra-curricular Opportunities
College & Work Site Visits
For more information about ACP in grades 6 - 12 contact:
Rachel McNally 715-349-2277 ext 313
Jamie Campbell 715-349-2277 ext 200
Resources used to create this document include Department of Workforce Development data, DPI Publications and School District of Siren publications