Coto De Caza
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Coto De Caza
Coto De Caza Community & School Information This information is provided solely as a courtesy by California Title Company. It is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. For the latest Title news and information go to caltitle.com COTO DE CAZA Located adjacent to the Saddleback Mountains, Coto de Caza is a magnificent 5,000 acre private guard-gated community in South Orange County. Miles of unspoiled natural beauty abound in this community making it one of the most prestigious master-planned communities in the United States. The community of Coto de Caza is truly “one of a kind” and offers its residents a distinctive way of life through its countless amenities. Enjoy the sprawling natural landscape, the winding trails that take you to the reaches of the Cleveland National Forest, the countless sports fields and courts complete with recreational activities, clubhouses, golf, swimming, tennis and the tranquil parks that makes Coto one of the most sought after communities to live and play. As of the 2000 census, Coto de Caza had a total population of 13,057. This rural community consists of about 4000 homes, it is one of Orange County’s oldest planned communities. The first residents of the area known a Rancho Santa Margarita were Shoshonean Native Americans called Acjachemen. This land was purchased in 1843 by Juan Forster who renamed it “La Victoria.” Coto de Caza contains commercial endeavors, Lodge at Coto de Caza, The Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club, & The Coto de Caza General Store. Residents shop seven minutes away in Rancho Santa Margarita, ten minutes away in Mission Viejo, two minutes away in Las Flores, or four minutes away in Ladera Ranch. Places of Interest Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park: A wilderness park with expansive Oak groves and many of Orange County’s Heritage Trees. Barley, browsed by Mule Deer at morning light, is the last remnant of Wagon Wheel Canyon’s ranching history. Wagon Wheel Park Bike Trails: With it’s gently rolling hills, sycamore and oak groves, and views of the surrounding area, this is the perfect ride for the casual biker. Approximately 5 miles of trail. Fees: $2.00, requires exact change in envelope. 714-459-1687 Utilities Cable TV: Cox Communications 949-240-1212 / www.cox.com Gas: The Gas Company 800-427-2200 / www.socalgas.com Electricity: Southern California Edison 800-655-4555 / www.sce.com Telephone: AT&T 800-310-2355 / www.att.com Trash: Waste Management 949-551-8580 Water: Santa Margarita Water District 949-459-6420 / www.smwd.com This information is provided solely as a courtesy by California Title Company. It is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. For the latest Title news and information go to www.caltitle.com. Library Rancho Santa Margarita Branch Library 30902 La Promesa / Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca / 949-459-6094 Post Offices Rancho Santa Margarita Postal Center 29851 Aventura Ste K, Rancho Santa Margarita / (949) 888-1533 Trabuco Canyon Main Off 30595 Trabuco Canyon Rd / Trabuco Canyon / (949) 888-1533 Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club 25291 Vista del Verde / Coto de Caza, CA 92679 Phone: 949.858.4100 / Fax: 949.858.2797 / www.coto-de-caza.com Located at the heart of Coto de Caza is the private Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club offering golf, tennis, spa and social memberships. The Club is the first private 36-hole country club in Orange County and one of only three in metropolitan Southern California. The name Coto de Caza is Portuguese for “Preserve of the Hunt” as the area was originally a hunting preserve. Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club’s excellent reputation attracts both resident members as well as members from surrounding communities. The Club consists of a 44,000 square foot “craftsman style” Clubhouse, two 18-hole golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., a Racquet Club and an Aquatics Center. The North Course was named one of the nation’s top 25 golf courses built in 1987 by GOLF DIGEST MAGAZINE and is the top rated golf course in Orange County. Education Capistrano Unified School District 33122 Valle Road / San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 234-9200 / Fax (949) 493-8729 / capousd.ca.schoolloop.com Elementary Schools Tijeras Creek Elementary 23072 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (949) 234-5300 Phone | (949) 858-3862 Fax Wagon Wheel Elementary 30912 Bridle Path, Trabuco Canyon, California 92679 (949) 589-1953 Phone | (949) 589-2813 Fax Middle Schools Las Flores Middle School 25862 Antonio Parkway, Las Flores, CA 92688 949-589-6543 Phone | 949-589-9286 Fax High Schools Tesoro High School 1 Tesoro Creek Road, Las Flores, CA 92688 (949) 234-5310 Phone | (949) 766-3370 Fax This information is provided solely as a courtesy by California Title Company. It is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. For the latest Title news and information go to www.caltitle.com. Tijeras Creek Elementary School School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2012-13 School Year Published During 2013-14 Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1 of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. • • For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC webpage at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. I. Data and Access DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., state Academic Performance Index [API], federal Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners. Internet Access Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions may include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents. Additional Information For further information regarding the data elements and terms used in the SARC see the 2012–13 Academic Performance Index Reports Information Guide located on the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. II. About This School Contact Information (School Year 2013-14) School Contact Information School Name------- Tijeras Creek Elementary School Street------- 23072 Avenida Empresa City, State, Zip------- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Phone Number------- (949) 234-5300 Principal------- Diann Buckingham E-mail Address------- [email protected] CDS Code 30-66464-6117741 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 1 of 14 District Contact Information District Name------- Capistrano Unified School District Phone Number------- (949) 234-9200 Web Site------- www.capousd.org Superintendent------- Joseph M. Farley, EdD E-mail Address------- [email protected] School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals. Our Mission Is Learning “We will ensure that all our children will learn more today than yesterday, and more tomorrow than today.” “A Community of Scholars” Tijeras Creek is committed to developing a learning environment that encourages scholarly attributes and the pursuit of lifelong learning through a partnership of school, home, and community. We believe that children need a safe learning environment that promotes academic risk-taking, mutual respect, and personal pride. In order to help ensure that all students are college and career ready in literacy and mathematics, we must implement a rigorous standards-based curriculum and the use of exemplary teaching methods that meet the needs of all learners. The school offers research-based instructional programs designed to ensure that all students master a solid educational foundation of basic skills within each subject area and apply these skills in challenging academic learning activities. At Tijeras Creek Elementary School, educators begin with the state standards to determine the essential understandings for each grade level. Each student is challenged to progress in these standards to achieve academic excellence. Educators facilitate an active and supportive learning environment by collaborating with colleagues and by ongoing evaluation of student work and assessment results. Student learning is stimulated by using problem-solving, critical, and creative thinking skills. Students learn through differentiated activities and have opportunities for student choice. Working as a team, staff, parents, and the community assist all Tijeras Creek students to become contributing members of society by empowering them with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to excel in a changing world. Tijeras Creek draws 531 kindergarten through fifth grade students from the communities of Dove Canyon, Coto de Caza, and Rancho Santa Margarita. The highly qualified staff is comprised of 16 caring, enthusiastic, and experienced teachers, a resource specialist, and principal. The staff is dedicated to nurturing each child’s ability to learn and apply basic skills, think critically and creatively, while developing respect for each other’s differences. Teachers utilize differentiation strategies for all learners. Our teachers integrate engagement strategies into their lessons to ensure that students meet the learning objectives of their lessons. At Tijeras Creek teachers recognize the need to tailor learning environments and practices to create appropriately different learning experiences for students based on individual needs, abilities, and interests. Curriculum differentiation is utilized to meet the individual needs of the scholars in the class. Teachers employ an array of instructional strategies such as grouping students by readiness and by interest. Acceleration, learning centers, enrichment activities, curriculum compacting, and flexible groupings are all tools teachers use to meet the needs of all students. Teachers regularly use the thinking tools of depth and complexity to deepen their students' understanding of content areas. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 2 of 14 The California State frameworks provide the educational foundation at Tijeras Creek. A comprehensive language arts program is integrated throughout all subject areas with a specific focus on reading comprehension. Teachers provide instruction in phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and comprehension skills in well-balanced instructional programs. The "Comprehension Toolkit" is used by primary as well as upper grade teachers to explicitly teach comprehension strategies. Students read a wide variety of high quality and engaging reading materials such as Junior Great Books, literature books, leveled guided reading books, Time for Kids and National Geographic Explorer magazines. The Scholastic Reading Inventory is used by primary and upper grade teachers to monitor student growth in reading comprehension. The Scholastic Reading Counts incentive program allows students to read books in their appropriate lexile range and complete comprehension quizzes to earn points. Through this tool students have the opportunity to become a member of the “1,000,000 Word Club”. Writing is a natural part of our students’ language arts program and is guided by the state curriculum standards. All students learn mathematics in a balanced curriculum based on state frameworks while utilizing the Envision math program. Lessons include the perfect balance of basic skills and problem-solving instruction as a means of ensuring that all students meet or exceed grade level math performance standards. TC students participate in a comprehensive science program which includes a balance of physical, earth, and life science content. Scholars experience hands-on activities using the scientific method. Science is often integrated into other curricular areas, and students learn about the application of science to the real world. All students are provided with a social science program designed to enhance their growth as responsible members of society and to increase their awareness of global interdependence. Our goal is to provide a strong academic program with an emphasis on high student achievement. In order to promote positive citizenship, the Character Counts program is emphasized at Tijeras Creek. In addition to Character Counts, there is a special focus on “bucket filling” or doing things for others that makes them feel happy. Students regularly fill out “bucket slips” to recognize others for their kindness. These scholars are then recognized during school wide weekly announcements and receive certificates for their acts of kindness. In addition, the school’s Green Council/Student Council present skits during these same broadcasts that demonstrate positive character traits. Tijeras Creek’s Green Council is also involved with helping to maintain our school’s organic garden. The Tijeras Creek’s Student Ambassador Program provides another opportunity for 4th and 5th grade students to develop positive citizenship and participate in community service for our school. These ambassadors facilitate our school’s highly successful recycling program by sorting and collecting plastic bottles, cans, and newspapers. They also provide valuable services before school such as helping with carpool duty, bringing tricycles to the Kindergarten playground, and watering plants. Both the Green Council and the Student Ambassadors facilitate community outreach projects to raise money or gather donations for charitable causes such as NEGU (Never Ever Give Up), Stockings for Marines, and the Heifer Project, to name a few. Technology is integrated into all curricular areas, and scholars begin to use technology as early as kindergarten. Students use technology as a tool for thinking, learning, communicating, and problem solving. Access to the internet is available in every classroom. Each classroom has a laptop computer, LCD projector, and document camera. Technology is accessed by students in the classroom to support the academic standards. Each classroom has 3-4 computers with internet connections. Students also have access to two computer labs with 34 computers in each lab. Computer based programs such as the Scholastic Reading Inventory, Scholastic Reading Counts, FasttMath and Envision online math assessments are regularly used by students. Teachers also use the Illuminate data program to deliver immediate feedback to students on assessments. The data on student progress generated by these online assessments are an invaluable tool for teachers in guiding their instruction. For additional information about school and district programs, please visit www.capousd.org or our school web site at http: tces.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 3 of 14 Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information on how parents can become involved in school activities, including contact information pertaining to organized opportunities for parent involvement. At Tijeras Creek, parent participation is evidenced through a large volunteer program. Parents provide many volunteer hours in the classrooms, library, and computer lab. Volunteering parents can be found assisting individuals, working with small groups of children, assisting scholars in the computer lab, checking out library books, reading with students, monitoring students as they work independently or completing clerical work for the classroom teacher. Our very supportive Parent Teacher Association (PTA) works hand-in-hand with the school to provide funds for programs which further enrich the school experience for our scholars. At Tijeras Creek we foster a strong partnership of school, home, and the community through continual home/school communication, parent and community volunteers, parent education programs, an active PTA, and the seeking of business connections. Our PTA sponsored Family Fun Nights and parent education nights help to build a strong sense of community. Parent volunteers organize and run a Book Fair for our scholars, which is a fundraiser and provides high quality books for students to purchase. Our PTA events and other school events are publicized in the weekly electronic Principal’s Press and on our school website. In addition, teachers post information about classroom events and classroom assignments on their individual websites that can be accessed through the school website. This helps to keep our community informed of all school activities. Log on and visit our school on our website at http: tces.capousd.ca.schoolloop.com. Our PTA funds field trips and on site programs/assemblies for every grade level that support curriculum standards. The PTA purchases supplemental reading materials, the computers for our library computer lab, maintains the yearly fees for our web based supplemental programs, purchases playground equipment and much more. They also sponsor staff development for our teachers and sponsor our school play. Our Meet the Masters Art program and primary music are funded by our PTA. In addition, they support our school’s organic garden and maintain safety and disaster supplies for our school. Each year the Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts, and Girl Scouts have donated their time and played a role in various school beautification projects. Tijeras Creek also has a Booster Club that supports fundraising to offset the costs of 5th grade science camp and other programs such as in intervention for scholars who are experiencing reading challenges. Finally, the Education for the Children Foundation gives our school an average of $9,000/year for grants written by teachers. Parents are involved in all of these organizations. III. Student Performance The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including: • California Standards Tests (CSTs), which include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and nine through eleven. • California Modified Assessment (CMA), an alternate assessment that is based on modified achievement standards in ELA for grades three through eleven; mathematics for grades three through seven, Algebra I, and Geometry; and science in grades five and eight, and Life Science in grade ten. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. • California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), includes ELA and mathematics in grades two through eleven, and science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The assessments under the STAR Program show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. On each of these assessments, student scores are reported as performance levels. For detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, see the CDE STAR Results Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 4 of 14 Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) Subject School District State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 English-Language Arts 84 84 80 73 75 74 54 56 55 Mathematics------- 83 86 80 66 67 65 49 50 50 Science------- 92 91 79 78 81 79 57 60 59 History-Social Science N/A N/A N/A 72 73 71 48 49 49 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group - Most Recent Year Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Group English-Language Arts Mathematics Science History-Social Science All Students in the LEA 74 65 79 N/A All Student at the School 80 80 79 N/A Male------- 76 80 74 N/A Female------- 83 81 84 N/A Black or African American N/A American Indian or Alaska Native N/A Asian------- 88 82 N/A Filipino------- 83 92 N/A Hispanic or Latino 66 71 67 N/A Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander N/A White------- 81 81 82 N/A Two or More Races------- 78 83 N/A Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 71 79 N/A English Learners------- N/A Students with Disabilities 50 50 N/A Students Receiving Migrant Education Services N/A Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2012-13) The California Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the fitness standards for the most recent testing period. For detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state, see the CDE PFT Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards Grade Level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards -------5------- 17.1 26.7 46.7 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 5 of 14 IV. Accountability Academic Performance Index The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of state academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. For detailed information about the API, see the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. Academic Performance Index Ranks - Three-Year Comparison This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools’ API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest ten percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. API Rank 2010 2011 2012 Statewide------- 10 10 10 Similar Schools------- 5 6 7 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison Group All Students at the School Actual API Change 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 4 8 -20 10 7 -22 Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian------Filipino------Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White------Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities Note: "N/D” means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report. “B” means the school did not have a valid API Base and there is no Growth or target information. “C” means the school had significant demographic changes and there is no Growth or target information. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 6 of 14 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group - 2013 Growth API Comparison This table displays, by student group, the number of students included in the API and the 2013 Growth API at the school, LEA, and state level. 2013 Growth API Group School District State # of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API All Students at the School 356 906 38,387 874 4,655,989 790 Black or African American 5 363 820 296,463 708 American Indian or Alaska Native 5 130 856 30,394 743 Asian------- 17 957 2,113 956 406,527 906 Filipino------- 12 942 632 909 121,054 867 Hispanic or Latino 40 850 9,489 781 2,438,951 744 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0 50 866 25,351 774 White------- 259 912 23,502 900 1,200,127 853 Two or More Races 16 913 2,068 915 125,025 824 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 24 883 9,462 772 2,774,640 743 English Learners 8 5,632 719 1,482,316 721 Students with Disabilities 43 3,737 672 527,476 615 737 Adequate Yearly Progress The federal ESEA requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: • • • • Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics API as an additional indicator Graduation rate (for secondary schools) For detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, see the CDE AYP Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/. Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2012-13) AYP Criteria School District Made AYP Overall No No Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts Yes Yes Met Participation Rate: Mathematics Yes Yes Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts No No Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics No No Met API Criteria Yes Yes Met Graduation Rate (if applicable) N/A Yes 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 7 of 14 Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2013-14) Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (ELA or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp. Indicator School Program Improvement Status District In PI First Year of Program Improvement 2010-2011 Year in Program Improvement Year 3 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 8 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 75.0 V. School Climate Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2012-13) Grade Level Number of Students Kindergarten------- 54 Grade 1------- 55 Grade 2------- 81 Grade 3------- 84 Grade 4------- 97 Grade 5------- 104 Total Enrollment------- 475 Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2012-13) Group Percent of Total Enrollment Group Percent of Total Enrollment Black or African American------- 1.5 White 73.1 American Indian or Alaska Native-----Asian------- 1.1 Two or More Races 5.7 4.6 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 7.4 Filipino------- 3.2 English Learners 2.1 Hispanic or Latino------- 10.5 Students with Disabilities 9.9 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 8 of 14 Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) 2010-11 Grade Level 2011-12 Avg. Class Size Number of Classrooms 1-20 21-32 K ---------1 14.4 5 28.8 ---------2 ---------3 ---------4 ---------5 2012-13 33+ Avg. Class Size Number of Classrooms 33+ Avg. Class Size 1-20 21-32 0 0 15.5 2 0 4 0 26.6 26.4 1 4 0 30.7 0 3 31.8 0 5 1-20 0 0 18 3 1 4 0 18 2 31 0 3 0 27 0 32 0 5 0 21 1 33 0 0 3 32 26 1 2 1 32.3 0 1 2 ---------Other Note: Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class). ---------- Number of Classrooms 21-32 33+ 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 35 3 School Safety Plan (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information about the school’s comprehensive safety plan, including the dates on which the safety plan was last reviewed, updated, and discussed with faculty; as well as a brief description of the key elements of the plan. Each Capistrano Unified school site has a School Safety Plan, which includes a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan. Copies are available to read at each school office. Aerial pictures and floor plans of each school site are loaded on all local police unit computers. Fire drills are held monthly in elementary schools; drop, cover and hold drills are held each semester throughout the district. Lockdown drills and disaster drill are held once a year. Suspensions and Expulsions Rate Suspensions------Expulsions------- School District 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 0.17 0.19 0 3.32 3.10 2.1 0 0 0 0.13 0.15 0.9 Note: The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment x 100. VI. School Facilities School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2013-14) This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including: • • • Description of the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of the school facility Description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair Tijeras Creek Elementary is a clean and well-maintained school. Items that are broken or not functioning are quickly repaired by CUSD’s maintenance department. Two student restrooms have recently been refurbished, and the carpet in the multipurpose room has been replaced. Primary classrooms were reconfigured to accommodate the increase in primary class size, and carpeting was replaced in the new larger classrooms. Lawns are regularly cut and maintained. The front of the school has been “beautified” by the addition of pots of flowers in the front planter by the office. Our Booster Club sponsors tile painting events each year, and these new tile walls have enhanced our school’s appearance. Grade levels are assigned an area of the school to keep clean. School safety is priority at Tijeras Creek. Students and teachers regularly participate in fire, earthquake, lockdown, and NIMS drills. Teachers on duty have walkie talkies so they can quickly report emergency situations to the office. Parent volunteers must sign in and wear their badges at all times when on campus. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 9 of 14 School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14) This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including: • • • • Determination of repair status for systems listed Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair The year and month in which the data were collected The Overall Rating School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14) Year and month in which data were collected: 05/08/2012 System Inspected Repair Status Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Good Fair Poor Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer [X] [ ] [ ] Interior: Interior Surfaces [X] [ ] [ ] Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation [X] [ ] [ ] Electrical: Electrical [X] [ ] [ ] Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains [X] [ ] [ ] Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials [X] [ ] [ ] Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs [X] [ ] [ ] Kitchen and building B roof leaks needs repairs. External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences [X] [ ] [ ] Playgound blacktop has tripping hazards, excessive weed growth behind building E, F, & G. Overall Facility Rate Overall Rating Exemplary Good Fair Poor [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] VII. Teachers Teacher Credentials Teachers School District 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2012-13 With Full Credential 21 20 19 1,968 Without Full Credential 1 1 0 4 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 0 --- 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 10 of 14 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 1 0 0 Total Teacher Misassignments 1 0 0 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0 Note: “Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. * Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2012-13) The federal ESEA, also known as NCLB, requires that core academic subjects be taught by Highly Qualified Teachers, defined as having at least a bachelor’s degree, an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated core academic subject area competence. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/. Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Location of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 100.0 0.0 All Schools in District 96.0 4.0 High-Poverty Schools in District 97.9 2.1 Low-Poverty Schools in District 95.8 4.2 Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. VIII. Support Staff Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2012-13) Title Number of FTE Assigned to School Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Academic Counselor------Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) --- Library Media Teacher (Librarian) --- Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) --- Psychologist------- --- Social Worker------- --- Nurse------- --- Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist --- Resource Specialist------- --- Other------- --- Note: One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 11 of 14 IX. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2013-14) This section describes whether the textbooks and instructional materials used at the school are from the most recent adoption; whether there are sufficient textbooks and instruction materials for each student; and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. Year and month in which data were collected: 10/11 Core Curriculum Area Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption From Most Recent Adoption? Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy 0% Reading/Language Arts 1999- All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes Mathematics 2009 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes Science------- 1999- All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% History-Social Science 2004 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Foreign Language 2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Health------- 2004 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Visual and Performing Arts 2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 12 of 14 X. School Finances Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-12) Expenditures Per Pupil Total Supplemental/ Restricted Basic/ Unrestricted Average Teacher Salary $6,753 $1,901 $4,852 $77,724 District------- --- --- $5,681 $80,105 Percent Difference: School Site and District --- --- -14.6 -3.0 State------- --- --- $5,537 $69,704 Percent Difference: School Site and State --- --- -12.4 11.5 Level School Site------- Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose use is controlled by law or by a donor. Money that is designated for specific purposes by the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/Unrestricted expenditures are from money whose use, except for general guidelines, is not controlled by law or by a donor. For detailed information on school expenditures for all districts in California, see the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/. For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the Ed-Data Web site at: http://www.ed-data.org. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2012-13) This section provides specific information about the types of programs and services available at the school that support and assist students. For example, this narrative may include information about supplemental educational services related to the school’s federal Program Improvement (PI) status. Capistrano Unified School District received fewer dollars per ADA (Average Daily Attendance) than the state average for unified school districts. Our school district lobbied for equitable funding per student for all school districts in California. Funds were received from the state and federal governments for school improvement, compensatory education (Title I), English language learners, migrant services, special education, preschool services, Accelerated Academic Achievement (AAA/GATE), child welfare and attendance, and instructional and library materials. The direct school site expenditures covered the basic expenses for teachers, instructional supplies, school site administrators, and clerical staff. Each school site budget was augmented by additional funds that covered such areas as music, reading, health services, special education, library media, textbooks, custodial, maintenance, transportation, and other support services. In some instances, school expenditures were augmented by various categorical funding sources as well as private donations. We are very concerned with the future of public school funding in California. CUSD remains hopeful that Proposition 98 will no longer be suspended each time California legislators are short of money. This proposition, voter approved in 1988, guarantees minimal funding levels for schools. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 13 of 14 Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-12) District Amount State Average for Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $48,312 $41,462 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $72,593 $66,133 Highest Teacher Salary $97,766 $85,735 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $119,056 $107,206 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $113,244 $111,641 Average Principal Salary (High) $136,685 $122,628 Superintendent Salary $275,000 $225,176 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 44.9% 38.3% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 4.2% 5.1% Category For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. XI. Instructional Planning and Scheduling Professional Development This section provides information on the number of days provided for professional development and continuous professional growth in the most recent three year period. Questions that may be answered include: • What are the primary/major areas of focus for staff development and specifically how were they selected? For example, were student achievement data used to determine the need for professional development in reading instruction? • What are the methods by which professional development is delivered (e.g., after school workshops, conference attendance, individual mentoring, etc.)? • How are teachers supported during implementation (e.g., through in-class coaching, teacher-principal meetings, student performance, and data reporting, etc.)? In keeping with best practices found in effective schools nationwide, Capistrano Unified School District has created a systems-wide structure and culture of professional learning communities that is focused on continuous improvement in student learning. The model for CUSD professional development is a balanced one, ranging from large-scale district-wide professional development “academies” focused on district initiatives to increase student learning, to site-specific, embedded professional development that is designed to meet the unique needs of students at each school. Professional development offered is delivered through a number of structures, including the Professional Development Academy, which is conducted outside of the professional day and/or school calendar. In addition to the after-school professional development, all schools provide specific release time for embedded professional development using late start or early release days, also known as ACE time (Articulation and Collaboration for Excellence) in K-8 schools. Emphasized within all professional development are instructional practices that support identified areas of need. Guiding specific professional development plans of each team are annual measurable goals based upon identified areas of need in student learning, which translate to priorities for teacher training and implementation. These areas are determined through the analysis of student learning data from multiple sources, including, but not limited to high stakes testing. The targeted goals and the action plans toward their accomplishment create each team’s yearlong plan for continuous improvement. Teacher teams engage in ongoing examination of standards-based curriculum, the examination of meaningful assessment data that is formative in nature, and powerful teaching strategies that get results in student learning. These embedded professional development activities help prepare teams to provide a differentiated instructional program that meets the needs of all students. Beginning teachers receive systematic training and support during their first two years of teaching within the CUSD Induction Program. This program assists new teachers as they build upon the skills they already possess upon entering the field of teaching, and provides them with support from a veteran teacher. The program is approved by the California State Commission on Teacher Credentialing and meets the requirements necessary to “clear” teaching credentials. In addition to those activities previously described, all teachers may receive support, assistance, and opportunities to grow professionally through their participation in school site learning teams, student study teams, from district resource teachers, and the Peer Assistance and Review Program. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tijeras Creek Elementary School Page 14 of 14 Wagon Wheel Elementary School School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2012-13 School Year Published During 2013-14 Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1 of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. • • For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC webpage at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. I. Data and Access DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., state Academic Performance Index [API], federal Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners. Internet Access Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions may include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents. Additional Information For further information regarding the data elements and terms used in the SARC see the 2012–13 Academic Performance Index Reports Information Guide located on the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. II. About This School Contact Information (School Year 2013-14) School Contact Information School Name------- Wagon Wheel Elementary School Street------- 30912 Bridle Path City, State, Zip------- Coto de Caza, CA 92679 Phone Number------- (949) 589-1953 Principal------- Kathy Parker E-mail Address------- [email protected] CDS Code 30-66464-6114524 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 1 of 13 District Contact Information District Name------- Capistrano Unified School District Phone Number------- (949) 234-9200 Web Site------- www.capousd.org Superintendent------- Joseph M. Farley, EdD E-mail Address------- [email protected] School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals. Building the Future; One Child at a Time is the collaboratively developed theme that runs through Wagon Wheel’s comprehensive instructional program. Strong academics, scholarly attributes, community service and character education are integrated throughout the curriculum. Nestled amidst the tapestry of rolling, rustic hills of Trabuco Canyon, the kindergarten through fifth grade school serves approximately 607 children and is currently celebrating16 years of providing students with a rigorous, challenging education. Children from all walks of life make up and add to the richness of Wagon Wheel’s student population. It is not uncommon to see students with special needs working side-by-side with general education peers in the school’s Science Discovery Garden or in cooperative group activities. Students are provided with clear, measurable standards and outcomes for student conduct. Staff and parents model the high expectations and attitude required for positive character development, citizenship, respect and responsibility that serve as the hallmark of Wagon Wheel’s positive school climate. Life skills, character development, cyber awareness, drug, alcohol, tobacco awareness and anti-bullying are all integrated throughout the curriculum. The school takes pride in having sustained academic improvement over time. This high level of achievement is an indicator of the high expectations staff hold for student achievement. Teachers hold themselves accountable for creating and facilitating a learning environment that is reflective of providing a rigorous, common core standards based curriculum. Individual student learning needs are addressed through differentiated lesson planning and instruction. Frequent, on-going assessment, study of school data and subsequent provision of targeted instruction serve as the foundation and core of student learning. These strategies serve as key components of the school’s mission and vision. The Wagon Wheel Professional Learning Community has student learning and achievement as its main focus. Perhaps, one of the most outstanding features of Wagon Wheel Elementary is the high level of parent involvement. An integral part of the school’s culture, parents, grandparents, retirees and community members volunteer daily to provide support, encouragement and assistance to students who are in the various stages of mastering key skills. Working jointly with parents and members of the school community, the Wagon Wheel staff recognizes the importance of establishing and maintaining a strong partnership between home and school. It is with commitment, firm belief and pride that we function as a truly effective Professional Learning Community, joining hands to Build the Future; One Child at a Time. Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information on how parents can become involved in school activities, including contact information pertaining to organized opportunities for parent involvement. The Wagon Wheel Staff recognizes the significance and value of involving family and community members in setting data-based rigorous academic goals. Through the establishment of an orderly process for communicating performance expectations at each grade level, the principal and teachers work to inform and include parents on how best to support the curriculum and overall school vision. This information is shared in a bulletin that is mailed home prior to the opening of school, in packets sent home on the first day of school that require parent signature, in e-mails sent home from the principal and teachers, on the school’s and CUSD’s website, at Back to School Night, during goal setting parent conferences, at School Site Council and PTA meetings, in newsletters or pre-recorded phone messages, during Open House, in progress and report cards and is outlined in the collaboratively developed Single School Plan. Site administration and teachers actively seek out and recruit parent and community volunteers to participate in classroom and overall school programs. The school offers parents, family, and community members various opportunities to become involved, including through the PTA, as part of the Wagon Wheel Welcome Wagon, as Room Parent, program chairs, classroom, library, science, and computer lab volunteers, field trip chaperones, as guest speakers and presenters during assemblies, at Family Fun Nights, on the School Site Council. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 2 of 13 Working jointly with parents and community members, the Wagon Wheel staff keeps parents informed of school goals, student progress towards meeting Common Core Standards and program effectiveness. Establishing and maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the community is key to the on-going success of Wagon Wheel’s student body. The nurturing, supportive culture at Wagon Wheel promotes academic rigor, meaningful instruction, and a love of learning. Strong parent support is evident. It is the way in which we function as a truly effective Professional Learning Community, joining hands to Build the Future; One Child at a Time. III. Student Performance The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including: • California Standards Tests (CSTs), which include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and nine through eleven. • California Modified Assessment (CMA), an alternate assessment that is based on modified achievement standards in ELA for grades three through eleven; mathematics for grades three through seven, Algebra I, and Geometry; and science in grades five and eight, and Life Science in grade ten. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. • California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), includes ELA and mathematics in grades two through eleven, and science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The assessments under the STAR Program show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. On each of these assessments, student scores are reported as performance levels. For detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, see the CDE STAR Results Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) Subject School District State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 English-Language Arts 85 84 82 73 75 74 54 56 55 Mathematics------- 87 84 81 66 67 65 49 50 50 Science------- 88 86 81 78 81 79 57 60 59 History-Social Science N/A N/A N/A 72 73 71 48 49 49 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 3 of 13 Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group - Most Recent Year Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Group English-Language Arts Mathematics Science History-Social Science All Students in the LEA 74 65 79 N/A All Student at the School 82 81 81 N/A Male------- 75 81 84 N/A Female------- 90 80 78 N/A Black or African American N/A American Indian or Alaska Native N/A Asian------- 92 96 N/A Filipino------- N/A Hispanic or Latino 74 77 91 N/A Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander N/A White------- 81 79 79 N/A Two or More Races------- 86 86 N/A Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 31 54 N/A English Learners------- N/A Students with Disabilities 61 61 N/A Students Receiving Migrant Education Services N/A Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2012-13) The California Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the fitness standards for the most recent testing period. For detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state, see the CDE PFT Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards Grade Level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards -------5------- 10.1 22.5 58.9 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 4 of 13 IV. Accountability Academic Performance Index The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of state academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. For detailed information about the API, see the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. Academic Performance Index Ranks - Three-Year Comparison This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools’ API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest ten percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. API Rank 2010 2011 2012 Statewide------- 9 10 10 Similar Schools------- 2 5 3 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison Group All Students at the School Actual API Change 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 26 -11 -6 26 -17 -9 Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian------Filipino------Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White------Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities Note: "N/D” means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report. “B” means the school did not have a valid API Base and there is no Growth or target information. “C” means the school had significant demographic changes and there is no Growth or target information. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 5 of 13 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group - 2013 Growth API Comparison This table displays, by student group, the number of students included in the API and the 2013 Growth API at the school, LEA, and state level. 2013 Growth API Group School District State # of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API All Students at the School 470 919 38,387 874 4,655,989 790 Black or African American 5 363 820 296,463 708 American Indian or Alaska Native 1 130 856 30,394 743 Asian------- 27 2,113 956 406,527 906 Filipino------- 4 632 909 121,054 867 Hispanic or Latino 35 9,489 781 2,438,951 744 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0 50 866 25,351 774 976 881 White------- 362 914 23,502 900 1,200,127 853 Two or More Races 34 950 2,068 915 125,025 824 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 16 801 9,462 772 2,774,640 743 English Learners 12 838 5,632 719 1,482,316 721 Students with Disabilities 61 793 3,737 672 527,476 615 Adequate Yearly Progress The federal ESEA requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: • • • • Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics API as an additional indicator Graduation rate (for secondary schools) For detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, see the CDE AYP Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/. Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2012-13) AYP Criteria School District Made AYP Overall No No Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts Yes Yes Met Participation Rate: Mathematics Yes Yes Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts No No Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics No No Met API Criteria Yes Yes Met Graduation Rate (if applicable) N/A Yes 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 6 of 13 Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2013-14) Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (ELA or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp. Indicator School Program Improvement Status District In PI First Year of Program Improvement 2010-2011 Year in Program Improvement Year 3 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 8 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 75.0 V. School Climate Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2012-13) Grade Level Number of Students Kindergarten------- 73 Grade 1------- 96 Grade 2------- 111 Grade 3------- 112 Grade 4------- 131 Grade 5------- 132 Total Enrollment------- 655 Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2012-13) Group Percent of Total Enrollment Group Percent of Total Enrollment Black or African American------- 1.2 White 75.9 American Indian or Alaska Native-----Asian------- 0.2 Two or More Races 7.3 5.5 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 3.1 Filipino------- 0.6 English Learners 2.0 Hispanic or Latino------- 9.0 Students with Disabilities 9.2 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 7 of 13 Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) 2010-11 Grade Level 2011-12 Avg. Class Size Number of Classrooms 1-20 21-32 K ---------1 15.2 6 28.8 ---------2 ---------3 ---------4 ---------5 2012-13 33+ Avg. Class Size Number of Classrooms 33+ Avg. Class Size 1-20 21-32 0 0 15.5 6 0 4 0 31.7 29.8 0 4 0 31 0 4 29.8 0 4 1-20 0 0 15 5 0 3 0 32 31.8 0 4 0 28 1 0 32 0 4 0 28 1 0 32.3 0 2 2 26 2 32 0 3 2 33.3 0 0 4 ---------Other Note: Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class). ---------- Number of Classrooms 33 21-32 33+ 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 3 School Safety Plan (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information about the school’s comprehensive safety plan, including the dates on which the safety plan was last reviewed, updated, and discussed with faculty; as well as a brief description of the key elements of the plan. Each Capistrano Unified school site has a School Safety Plan, which includes a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan. Copies are available to read at each school office. Aerial pictures and floor plans of each school site are loaded on all local police unit computers. Fire drills are held monthly in elementary schools; Earthquake drop, cover and hold and stranger on campus drills are held, at a minimum, each semester. NIMS disaster drills are held once a year. Suspensions and Expulsions Rate School District 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Suspensions------- 0 0 0 3.32 3.10 2.1 Expulsions------- 0 0 0 0.13 0.15 0.9 Note: The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment x 100. VI. School Facilities School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2013-14) This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including: • • • Description of the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of the school facility Description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair Wagon Wheel Elementary School has 45 classrooms, a multipurpose room, a library and an administration building. The main campus was built in 1997. Portable classrooms were added in 1998 to accommodate increased enrollment, although enrollment has since decreased and not all portable classrooms are in use. The district maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to that maintenance orders are addressed. Emergency repairs are given priority. The custodial staff has developed a cleaning schedule to ensure a clean school facility. Staff, students and parent volunteers take pride in maintaining a clean and safe campus. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 8 of 13 School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14) This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including: • • • • Determination of repair status for systems listed Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair The year and month in which the data were collected The Overall Rating School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14) Year and month in which data were collected: 05/08/2012 System Inspected Repair Status Good Fair Poor Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer [X] [ ] [ ] Interior: Interior Surfaces [X] [ ] [ ] Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation [X] [ ] [ ] Electrical: Electrical [X] [ ] [ ] Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains [X] [ ] [ ] Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials [X] [ ] [ ] Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs [X] [ ] [ ] External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences [X] [ ] [ ] Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Rooms 5, 10 and 16 roof leaks. Overall Facility Rate Overall Rating Exemplary Good Fair Poor [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] VII. Teachers Teacher Credentials Teachers School District 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2012-13 With Full Credential 24 24 21 1,968 Without Full Credential 0 0 0 4 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 0 --- 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 9 of 13 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0 Total Teacher Misassignments 0 0 0 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0 Note: “Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. * Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2012-13) The federal ESEA, also known as NCLB, requires that core academic subjects be taught by Highly Qualified Teachers, defined as having at least a bachelor’s degree, an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated core academic subject area competence. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/. Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Location of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 100.0 0.0 All Schools in District 96.0 4.0 High-Poverty Schools in District 97.9 2.1 Low-Poverty Schools in District 95.8 4.2 Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. VIII. Support Staff Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2012-13) Title Number of FTE Assigned to School Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Academic Counselor------Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) --- Library Media Teacher (Librarian) --- Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) --- Psychologist------- --- Social Worker------- --- Nurse------- --- Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist --- Resource Specialist------- --- Other------- --- Note: One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 10 of 13 IX. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2013-14) This section describes whether the textbooks and instructional materials used at the school are from the most recent adoption; whether there are sufficient textbooks and instruction materials for each student; and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. Year and month in which data were collected: Core Curriculum Area Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption From Most Recent Adoption? Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy Reading/Language Arts 1999- All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Mathematics 2009 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Science------- 1999- All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% History-Social Science 2004 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Foreign Language 2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Health------- 2004 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Visual and Performing Arts 2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 11 of 13 X. School Finances Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-12) Expenditures Per Pupil Total Supplemental/ Restricted Basic/ Unrestricted Average Teacher Salary $6,265 $1,387 $4,878 $80,190 District------- --- --- $5,681 $80,105 Percent Difference: School Site and District --- --- -14.1 0.1 State------- --- --- $5,537 $69,704 Percent Difference: School Site and State --- --- -11.9 15.0 Level School Site------- Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose use is controlled by law or by a donor. Money that is designated for specific purposes by the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/Unrestricted expenditures are from money whose use, except for general guidelines, is not controlled by law or by a donor. For detailed information on school expenditures for all districts in California, see the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/. For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the Ed-Data Web site at: http://www.ed-data.org. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2012-13) This section provides specific information about the types of programs and services available at the school that support and assist students. For example, this narrative may include information about supplemental educational services related to the school’s federal Program Improvement (PI) status. Capistrano Unified School District received fewer dollars per ADA (Average Daily Attendance) than the state average for unified school districts. Our school district lobbied for equitable funding per student for all school districts in California. Funds were received from the state and federal governments for school improvement, compensatory education (Title I), English language learners, migrant services, special education, preschool services, Accelerated Academic Achievement (AAA/GATE), child welfare and attendance, and instructional and library materials. The direct school site expenditures covered the basic expenses for teachers, instructional supplies, school site administrators, and clerical staff. Each school site budget was augmented by additional funds that covered such areas as music, reading, health services, special education, library media, textbooks, custodial, maintenance, transportation, and other support services. In some instances, school expenditures were augmented by various categorical funding sources as well as private donations. We are very concerned with the future of public school funding in California. CUSD remains hopeful that Proposition 98 will no longer be suspended each time California legislators are short of money. This proposition, voter approved in 1988, guarantees minimal funding levels for schools. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 12 of 13 Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-12) District Amount State Average for Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $48,312 $41,462 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $72,593 $66,133 Highest Teacher Salary $97,766 $85,735 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $119,056 $107,206 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $113,244 $111,641 Average Principal Salary (High) $136,685 $122,628 Superintendent Salary $275,000 $225,176 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 44.9% 38.3% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 4.2% 5.1% Category For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. XI. Instructional Planning and Scheduling Professional Development This section provides information on the number of days provided for professional development and continuous professional growth in the most recent three year period. Questions that may be answered include: • What are the primary/major areas of focus for staff development and specifically how were they selected? For example, were student achievement data used to determine the need for professional development in reading instruction? • What are the methods by which professional development is delivered (e.g., after school workshops, conference attendance, individual mentoring, etc.)? • How are teachers supported during implementation (e.g., through in-class coaching, teacher-principal meetings, student performance, and data reporting, etc.)? In keeping with best practices found in effective schools nationwide, Capistrano Unified School District has created a systems-wide structure and culture of professional learning communities that is focused on continuous improvement in student learning. The model for CUSD professional development is a balanced one, ranging from large-scale district-wide professional development “academies” focused on district initiatives to increase student learning, to site-specific, embedded professional development that is designed to meet the unique needs of students at each school. Professional development offered is delivered through a number of structures, including the Professional Development Academy, which is conducted outside of the professional day and/or school calendar. In addition to the after-school professional development, all schools provide specific release time for embedded professional development using late start or early release days, also known as ACE time (Articulation and Collaboration for Excellence) in K-8 schools. Emphasized within all professional development are instructional practices that support identified areas of need. Guiding specific professional development plans of each team are annual measurable goals based upon identified areas of need in student learning, which translate to priorities for teacher training and implementation. These areas are determined through the analysis of student learning data from multiple sources, including, but not limited to high stakes testing. The targeted goals and the action plans toward their accomplishment create each team’s yearlong plan for continuous improvement. Teacher teams engage in ongoing examination of standards-based curriculum, the examination of meaningful assessment data that is formative in nature, and powerful teaching strategies that get results in student learning. These embedded professional development activities help prepare teams to provide a differentiated instructional program that meets the needs of all students. Beginning teachers receive systematic training and support during their first two years of teaching within the CUSD Induction Program. This program assists new teachers as they build upon the skills they already possess upon entering the field of teaching, and provides them with support from a veteran teacher. The program is approved by the California State Commission on Teacher Credentialing and meets the requirements necessary to “clear” teaching credentials. In addition to those activities previously described, all teachers may receive support, assistance, and opportunities to grow professionally through their participation in school site learning teams, student study teams, from district resource teachers, and the Peer Assistance and Review Program. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Wagon Wheel Elementary School Page 13 of 13 Las Flores Middle School School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2012-13 School Year Published During 2013-14 Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1 of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. • • For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC webpage at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. I. Data and Access DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., state Academic Performance Index [API], federal Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners. Internet Access Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions may include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents. Additional Information For further information regarding the data elements and terms used in the SARC see the 2012–13 Academic Performance Index Reports Information Guide located on the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. II. About This School Contact Information (School Year 2013-14) School Contact Information School Name------- Las Flores Middle School Street------- 25862 Antonio Parkway City, State, Zip------- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Phone Number------- (949) 589-6543 Principal------- Robert Miller E-mail Address------- [email protected] CDS Code 30-66464-6117725 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 1 of 13 District Contact Information District Name------- Capistrano Unified School District Phone Number------- (949) 234-9200 Web Site------- www.capousd.org Superintendent------- Joseph M. Farley, EdD E-mail Address------- [email protected] School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals. Our Mission Is Learning “We will ensure that all our children will learn more today than yesterday, and more tomorrow than today.” Our school facilities include 57 classrooms, small group instruction rooms, teacher workrooms, and science labs, as well as labs for home arts, computers, visual arts, and technology. The facility is equipped with a locker room; a lighted, covered basketball court; a weight center and dance studio; instrumental and choral music rooms; media center; large multipurpose room; health office; attendance office, and administrative offices. Las Flores Middle School has been a California Distinguished School twice and, with an API of 927, is an exciting learning environment. Technology provides opportunities for students to have access to current news items and data relevant to their studies. Our computer labs contain Macintosh and PC computers. All classrooms are connected to the Internet, allowing students to travel beyond the walls of the school. Edline on the web offers parents the ability to check grades and assignments from home. The focus of our school program is a team approach. Teachers collaborate and review student data regularly. A clearly established set of academic and behavioral expectations for students are positively recognized and consistently reinforced by our incredible staff. The focus of our PE program is lifelong fitness. LFMS offers a dynamic electives program including art, home arts, computers, media, photography, ASB, orchestra, choir, and band. A student study team meets regularly to design a system of interventions for students who are referred by our staff members. Las Flores Middle School has a number of unique programs and offerings for students, including a Bear News Network, Medieval Faire, field trips, and lunchtime activities. Students are also encouraged to compete in the Spelling Bee and Destination Imagination. Our school also has an active Associated Student Body which organizes fundraisers, dances, assemblies, and spirit activities. For additional information about school and district programs, please visit www.capousd.org Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information on how parents can become involved in school activities, including contact information pertaining to organized opportunities for parent involvement. At our school, parent participation is evidenced through a large volunteer program. Parents provide many volunteer hours in the classrooms, assisting individual or small groups of children and doing clerical work for the classroom teacher. Our very supportive Parent Teacher Student Association works hand-in-hand with the school to provide funds and programs which further enrich the school experience for our students. From the district level, the CUSD Foundation also provides resources and support to our schools. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 2 of 13 III. Student Performance The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including: • California Standards Tests (CSTs), which include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and nine through eleven. • California Modified Assessment (CMA), an alternate assessment that is based on modified achievement standards in ELA for grades three through eleven; mathematics for grades three through seven, Algebra I, and Geometry; and science in grades five and eight, and Life Science in grade ten. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. • California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), includes ELA and mathematics in grades two through eleven, and science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The assessments under the STAR Program show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. On each of these assessments, student scores are reported as performance levels. For detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, see the CDE STAR Results Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) Subject School District State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 English-Language Arts 83 85 86 73 75 74 54 56 55 Mathematics------- 77 80 79 66 67 65 49 50 50 Science------- 92 95 91 78 81 79 57 60 59 History-Social Science 86 85 83 72 73 71 48 49 49 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 3 of 13 Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group - Most Recent Year Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Group English-Language Arts Mathematics Science History-Social Science All Students in the LEA 74 65 79 71 All Student at the School 86 79 92 83 Male------- 84 81 92 82 Female------- 88 77 91 84 Black or African American 69 88 Asian------- 90 88 95 90 Filipino------- 81 84 Hispanic or Latino 79 68 85 75 White------- 88 80 92 83 Two or More Races------- 89 75 92 92 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 77 66 94 82 58 35 American Indian or Alaska Native 73 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander English Learners------Students with Disabilities 41 Students Receiving Migrant Education Services Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2012-13) The California Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the fitness standards for the most recent testing period. For detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state, see the CDE PFT Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards Grade Level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards -------7------- 8.9 23.6 59.6 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 4 of 13 IV. Accountability Academic Performance Index The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of state academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. For detailed information about the API, see the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. Academic Performance Index Ranks - Three-Year Comparison This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools’ API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest ten percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. API Rank 2010 2011 2012 Statewide------- 10 10 10 Similar Schools------- 4 5 6 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison Group All Students at the School Actual API Change 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 10 5 -1 41 -9 29 9 5 -3 Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian------Filipino------Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White------Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities Note: "N/D” means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report. “B” means the school did not have a valid API Base and there is no Growth or target information. “C” means the school had significant demographic changes and there is no Growth or target information. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 5 of 13 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group - 2013 Growth API Comparison This table displays, by student group, the number of students included in the API and the 2013 Growth API at the school, LEA, and state level. 2013 Growth API Group School District State # of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API All Students at the School 1,117 934 38,387 874 4,655,989 790 Black or African American 16 925 363 820 296,463 708 American Indian or Alaska Native 7 130 856 30,394 743 Asian------- 71 971 2,113 956 406,527 906 Filipino------- 32 940 632 909 121,054 867 Hispanic or Latino 121 896 9,489 781 2,438,951 744 50 866 25,351 774 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0 White------- 808 937 23,502 900 1,200,127 853 Two or More Races 61 934 2,068 915 125,025 824 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 76 901 9,462 772 2,774,640 743 English Learners 36 860 5,632 719 1,482,316 721 Students with Disabilities 76 720 3,737 672 527,476 615 Adequate Yearly Progress The federal ESEA requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: • • • • Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics API as an additional indicator Graduation rate (for secondary schools) For detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, see the CDE AYP Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/. Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2012-13) AYP Criteria School District Made AYP Overall No No Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts Yes Yes Met Participation Rate: Mathematics Yes Yes Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts Yes No Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics No No Met API Criteria Yes Yes Met Graduation Rate (if applicable) N/A Yes 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 6 of 13 Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2013-14) Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (ELA or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp. Indicator School District Program Improvement Status In PI First Year of Program Improvement 2010-2011 Year in Program Improvement Year 3 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 8 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 75.0 V. School Climate Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2012-13) Grade Level Number of Students Grade 6------- 361 Grade 7------- 377 Grade 8 406 Total Enrollment------- 1,144 Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2012-13) Percent of Total Enrollment Group Percent of Total Enrollment Group Black or African American------- 1.7 White 72.0 American Indian or Alaska Native-----Asian------- 0.6 Two or More Races 5.5 6.4 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 6.8 Filipino------- 2.8 English Learners 3.4 Hispanic or Latino------- 10.8 Students with Disabilities 6.6 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0 Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) 2010-11 Avg. Class Size 1-22 23-32 English---------------Mathematics 27.8 4 29.8 ---------Science---------------Social Science Subject 2011-12 Number of Classrooms 33+ Avg. Class Size 1-22 23-32 20 6 29.8 3 3 12 12 27.6 30 1 14 12 29.1 2 16 10 2012-13 Number of Classrooms 33+ Avg. Class Size Number of Classrooms 1-22 23-32 33+ 9 14 31 2 7 16 6 10 12 29 4 11 12 31.7 1 8 15 33 1 4 19 33 0 7 16 33 1 5 18 Note: Number of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this ---------information is reported by subject area rather than grade level. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 7 of 13 School Safety Plan (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information about the school’s comprehensive safety plan, including the dates on which the safety plan was last reviewed, updated, and discussed with faculty; as well as a brief description of the key elements of the plan. Each Capistrano Unified school site has a School Safety Plan, which includes a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan. Copies are available to read at each school office. Aerial pictures and floor plans of each school site are loaded on all local police unit computers. Fire drills are held monthly in elementary schools; drop, cover and hold drills are held each semester throughout the district. Lockdown drills and disaster drill are held once a year. Suspensions and Expulsions Rate School District 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Suspensions------- 1.83 3.25 0 3.32 3.10 2.1 Expulsions------- 0.08 0 0 0.13 0.15 0.9 Note: The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment x 100. VI. School Facilities School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2013-14) This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including: • • • Description of the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of the school facility Description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair Las Flores Middle School has 57 classrooms, a multipurpose room, library, a girls’ and boys’ locker room, covered basketball court, and an administration building. The main campus was built in 1997. The two-story classroom building was added in 1999. Portable classrooms were added in 1998 and a few have been added every year through 2003. The district maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure services and emergency repairs are given high priority. The custodial staff has developed a cleaning schedule to ensure a clean school. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 8 of 13 School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14) This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including: • • • • Determination of repair status for systems listed Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair The year and month in which the data were collected The Overall Rating School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14) Year and month in which data were collected: System Inspected Repair Status Good Fair Poor Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer [X] [ ] [ ] Interior: Interior Surfaces [X] [ ] [ ] Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation [X] [ ] [ ] Electrical: Electrical [X] [ ] [ ] Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains [X] [ ] [ ] Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials [X] [ ] [ ] Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs [X] [ ] [ ] External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences [X] [ ] [ ] Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Overall Facility Rate Overall Rating Exemplary Good Fair Poor [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] VII. Teachers Teacher Credentials Teachers School District 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2012-13 With Full Credential 44 46 42 1,968 Without Full Credential 0 0 0 4 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 1 0 0 --- 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 9 of 13 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 6 2 2 Total Teacher Misassignments 6 2 0 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0 Note: “Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. * Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2012-13) The federal ESEA, also known as NCLB, requires that core academic subjects be taught by Highly Qualified Teachers, defined as having at least a bachelor’s degree, an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated core academic subject area competence. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/. Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Location of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 99.4 0.6 All Schools in District 96.0 4.0 High-Poverty Schools in District 97.9 2.1 Low-Poverty Schools in District 95.8 4.2 Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. VIII. Support Staff Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2012-13) Number of FTE Assigned to School Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Academic Counselor------- 1 1,201 Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) 1 --- Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 0 --- Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) 1 --- Psychologist------- 0 --- Social Worker------- 0 --- Nurse------- 0 --- Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 0 --- Resource Specialist------- 0 --- Other------- 0 --- Title Note: One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 10 of 13 IX. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2013-14) This section describes whether the textbooks and instructional materials used at the school are from the most recent adoption; whether there are sufficient textbooks and instruction materials for each student; and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. Year and month in which data were collected: Core Curriculum Area Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption From Most Recent Adoption? Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy Yes 0% Reading/Language Arts 1999- All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Mathematics 2009 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Science------- 2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% History-Social Science 2004 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Foreign Language 2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Health------- 2004 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Visual and Performing Arts 2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 11 of 13 X. School Finances Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-12) Expenditures Per Pupil Total Supplemental/ Restricted Basic/ Unrestricted Average Teacher Salary $6,980 $1,511 $5,469 $79,539 District------- --- --- $5,681 $80,105 Percent Difference: School Site and District --- --- -3.7 -0.7 State------- --- --- $5,537 $69,704 Percent Difference: School Site and State --- --- -1.2 14.1 Level School Site------- Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose use is controlled by law or by a donor. Money that is designated for specific purposes by the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/Unrestricted expenditures are from money whose use, except for general guidelines, is not controlled by law or by a donor. For detailed information on school expenditures for all districts in California, see the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/. For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the Ed-Data Web site at: http://www.ed-data.org. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2012-13) This section provides specific information about the types of programs and services available at the school that support and assist students. For example, this narrative may include information about supplemental educational services related to the school’s federal Program Improvement (PI) status. Capistrano Unified School District received fewer dollars per ADA (Average Daily Attendance) than the state average for unified school districts. Our school district lobbied for equitable funding per student for all school districts in California. Funds were received from the state and federal governments for school improvement, compensatory education (Title I), English language learners, migrant services, special education, preschool services, Accelerated Academic Achievement (AAA/GATE), child welfare and attendance, and instructional and library materials. The direct school site expenditures covered the basic expenses for teachers, instructional supplies, school site administrators, and clerical staff. Each school site budget was augmented by additional funds that covered such areas as music, reading, health services, special education, library media, textbooks, custodial, maintenance, transportation, and other support services. In some instances, school expenditures were augmented by various categorical funding sources as well as private donations. We are very concerned with the future of public school funding in California. CUSD remains hopeful that Proposition 98 will no longer be suspended each time California legislators are short of money. This proposition, voter approved in 1988, guarantees minimal funding levels for schools. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 12 of 13 Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-12) District Amount State Average for Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $48,312 $41,462 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $72,593 $66,133 Highest Teacher Salary $97,766 $85,735 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $119,056 $107,206 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $113,244 $111,641 Average Principal Salary (High) $136,685 $122,628 Superintendent Salary $275,000 $225,176 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 44.9% 38.3% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 4.2% 5.1% Category For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. XI. Instructional Planning and Scheduling Professional Development This section provides information on the number of days provided for professional development and continuous professional growth in the most recent three year period. Questions that may be answered include: • What are the primary/major areas of focus for staff development and specifically how were they selected? For example, were student achievement data used to determine the need for professional development in reading instruction? • What are the methods by which professional development is delivered (e.g., after school workshops, conference attendance, individual mentoring, etc.)? • How are teachers supported during implementation (e.g., through in-class coaching, teacher-principal meetings, student performance, and data reporting, etc.)? In keeping with best practices found in effective schools nationwide, Capistrano Unified School District has created a systems-wide structure and culture of professional learning communities that is focused on continuous improvement in student learning. The model for CUSD professional development is a balanced one, ranging from large-scale district-wide professional development “academies” focused on district initiatives to increase student learning, to site-specific, embedded professional development that is designed to meet the unique needs of students at each school. Professional development offered is delivered through a number of structures, including the Professional Development Academy, which is conducted outside of the professional day and/or school calendar. In addition to the after-school professional development, all schools provide specific release time for embedded professional development using late start or early release days, also known as ACE time (Articulation and Collaboration for Excellence) in K-8 schools. Emphasized within all professional development are instructional practices that support identified areas of need. Guiding specific professional development plans of each team are annual measurable goals based upon identified areas of need in student learning, which translate to priorities for teacher training and implementation. These areas are determined through the analysis of student learning data from multiple sources, including, but not limited to high stakes testing. The targeted goals and the action plans toward their accomplishment create each team’s yearlong plan for continuous improvement. Teacher teams engage in ongoing examination of standards-based curriculum, the examination of meaningful assessment data that is formative in nature, and powerful teaching strategies that get results in student learning. These embedded professional development activities help prepare teams to provide a differentiated instructional program that meets the needs of all students. Beginning teachers receive systematic training and support during their first two years of teaching within the CUSD Induction Program. This program assists new teachers as they build upon the skills they already possess upon entering the field of teaching, and provides them with support from a veteran teacher. The program is approved by the California State Commission on Teacher Credentialing and meets the requirements necessary to “clear” teaching credentials. In addition to those activities previously described, all teachers may receive support, assistance, and opportunities to grow professionally through their participation in school site learning teams, student study teams, from district resource teachers, and the Peer Assistance and Review Program. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Las Flores Middle School Page 13 of 13 Tesoro High School School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2012-13 School Year Published During 2013-14 Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1 of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. • • For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC webpage at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. I. Data and Access DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., state Academic Performance Index [API], federal Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners. Internet Access Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions may include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents. Additional Information For further information regarding the data elements and terms used in the SARC see the 2012–13 Academic Performance Index Reports Information Guide located on the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. II. About This School Contact Information (School Year 2013-14) School Contact Information School Name------- Tesoro High School Street------- 1 Tesoro Creek Road City, State, Zip------- Las Flores, CA 92688 Phone Number------- (949) 234-5310 Principal------- Marc Patterson E-mail Address------- [email protected] CDS Code 30-66464-3030756 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 1 of 17 District Contact Information District Name------- Capistrano Unified School District Phone Number------- (949) 234-9200 Web Site------- www.capousd.org Superintendent------- Joseph M. Farley, EdD E-mail Address------- [email protected] School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals. “We will ensure that all our children will learn more today than yesterday, and more tomorrow than today.” Tesoro High School, Capistrano Unified’s fifth high school, opened its doors in the fall of 2001. Currently Tesoro serves approximately 2,400 students in Grades 9-12 and served just fewer than 3,100 at its peak. An extensive program in academics, including college prep and advanced courses, special education services, athletics, and fine and performing arts, are available to all students. Tesoro provides technology and computer access throughout the campus. Specially designed classrooms for physics, advanced mathematics, digital photography, video production, graphic arts, and several computer labs support instruction and learning. Tesoro High School has built many support systems into the daily schedule. The school operates on a block schedule. While students have six classes in their schedule, they attend only three classes per day, every other day. This reduces the load to approximately 75 to 100 students per day per teacher. Included in the schedule is a forty-minute period, called “tutorial”. Three days a week students attend tutorial in any class of their choice. Students use this time to get extra help from their teacher, make up labs and tests, or work on projects. Each student is assigned a certificated staff member with whom they meet weekly in their homeroom class for four years. Focusing on the forty developmental assets, the homeroom program provides a venue to hold individual students accountable for grades, to discuss study skills, and to develop lasting and meaningful connections between staff and students, thereby making a large school seem small. A continuously refined component to the homeroom program is IMPACT, a student mentoring program. Approximately 175 handselected juniors and seniors are trained on a weekly basis to work with all freshmen in the Homeroom classes over the Fall semester. The IMPACT program focuses on the key transition from middle to high school and provides structure and leadership training to upper-class students who in turn work with freshman in a mentoring capacity. Tesoro High School benefits from three very active community groups: The Education for the Children Foundation, PTSA. and Tesoro Titan Foundation. All three work hard to support individual teacher programs by providing mini-grants to teachers. In addition, the parents and community have provided a host of volunteers to serve in the library, the copy room, and the computer labs every day. Getting parents and community members to serve on advisory boards, such as Site Council, Science Olympiad, and Mock Trial, has proven to be nearly effortless. As a Professional Learning Community, Tesoro High School provides an atmosphere where teachers collaborate regularly on vertical and horizontal curricular teams working on standards-based curriculum maps, assessment tools, and teaching methodologies. Team goals are based on standards-based test results. The vision of Tesoro High School is that it becomes a school where every student’s needs are met in an environment where all adults and students consistently do the right and proper thing. For additional information about school and district programs, please visit www.capousd.org Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information on how parents can become involved in school activities, including contact information pertaining to organized opportunities for parent involvement. At our school, parent participation is evidenced through a large volunteer program. Parents provide many volunteer hours in the classrooms, assisting individual or small groups of children and doing clerical work for the classroom teacher. Our very supportive Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) works hand-in-hand with the school to provide funds and programs, which further enrich the school experience for our students. Our recently created Tesoro Titan Foundation has funded a computer lab, teacher conferences, and instructional technology for individual teachers. From the district level, the CUSD Foundation also provides resources and support to our schools. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 2 of 17 III. Student Performance The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including: • California Standards Tests (CSTs), which include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and nine through eleven. • California Modified Assessment (CMA), an alternate assessment that is based on modified achievement standards in ELA for grades three through eleven; mathematics for grades three through seven, Algebra I, and Geometry; and science in grades five and eight, and Life Science in grade ten. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving grade-level proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. • California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), includes ELA and mathematics in grades two through eleven, and science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations. The assessments under the STAR Program show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. On each of these assessments, student scores are reported as performance levels. For detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, see the CDE STAR Results Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) Subject School District State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 English-Language Arts 77 81 79 73 75 74 54 56 55 Mathematics------- 56 59 55 66 67 65 49 50 50 Science------- 83 82 80 78 81 79 57 60 59 History-Social Science 79 81 78 72 73 71 48 49 49 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 3 of 17 Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group - Most Recent Year Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Group English-Language Arts Mathematics Science History-Social Science All Students in the LEA 74 65 79 71 All Student at the School 79 55 80 78 Male------- 76 58 79 82 Female------- 83 51 80 74 Black or African American 64 57 Asian------- 87 79 87 79 Filipino------- 81 54 92 73 Hispanic or Latino 69 51 61 72 White------- 80 53 81 78 Two or More Races------- 86 56 76 82 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 68 42 59 59 English Learners------- 5 21 Students with Disabilities 40 35 American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 15 44 37 Students Receiving Migrant Education Services Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. California High School Exit Examination The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade ten results of this exam are also used to establish the percentages of students at three proficiency levels (not proficient, proficient, or advanced) in ELA and mathematics to compute AYP designations required by the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). For detailed information regarding CAHSEE results, see the CDE CAHSEE Web site at http://cahsee.cde.ca.gov/. California High School Exit Examination Results for All Grade Ten Students – Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Subject School District State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 English-Language Arts 82 76 75 75 73 76 59 56 57 Mathematics 76 77 78 69 72 74 56 58 60 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 4 of 17 California High School Exit Examination Grade Ten Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year English-Language Arts Group Mathematics Not Proficient Proficient Advanced Not Proficient Proficient Advanced All Students in the LEA 24 27 48 26 42 32 All Students at the School 25 30 45 22 43 35 Male------- 32 33 35 22 44 34 Female------- 18 27 55 22 41 37 Asian------- 13 10 77 6 19 74 Filipino------- 14 29 57 7 50 43 Hispanic or Latino 48 17 35 38 44 18 White------- 24 33 43 21 44 35 Two or More Races 12 41 47 29 47 24 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 45 20 36 40 46 14 76 15 10 68 20 12 Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander English Learners------Students with Disabilities Students Receiving Migrant Education Services Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2012-13) The California Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the fitness standards for the most recent testing period. For detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state, see the CDE PFT Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards Grade Level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards -------9------- 10.3 19.7 64.6 Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 5 of 17 IV. Accountability Academic Performance Index The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of state academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. For detailed information about the API, see the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. Academic Performance Index Ranks - Three-Year Comparison This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools’ API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest ten percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing ten schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. API Rank 2010 2011 2012 Statewide------- 10 10 10 Similar Schools------- 6 7 7 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison Group All Students at the School Actual API Change 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 7 9 -14 2 2 -22 19 1 -10 5 11 -18 Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian------Filipino------Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White------Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 1 English Learners Students with Disabilities 33 37 -6 Note: "N/D” means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report. “B” means the school did not have a valid API Base and there is no Growth or target information. “C” means the school had significant demographic changes and there is no Growth or target information. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 6 of 17 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group - 2013 Growth API Comparison This table displays, by student group, the number of students included in the API and the 2013 Growth API at the school, LEA, and state level. 2013 Growth API Group School District State # of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API # of Students Growth API All Students at the School 1,723 882 38,387 874 4,655,989 790 Black or African American 12 865 363 820 296,463 708 American Indian or Alaska Native 3 130 856 30,394 743 Asian------- 116 934 2,113 956 406,527 906 Filipino------- 41 910 632 909 121,054 867 Hispanic or Latino 206 835 9,489 781 2,438,951 744 50 866 25,351 774 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White------- 2 1,283 882 23,502 900 1,200,127 853 Two or More Races 60 902 2,068 915 125,025 824 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 161 819 9,462 772 2,774,640 743 English Learners 56 721 5,632 719 1,482,316 721 Students with Disabilities 139 674 3,737 672 527,476 615 Adequate Yearly Progress The federal ESEA requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: • • • • Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics API as an additional indicator Graduation rate (for secondary schools) For detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, see the CDE AYP Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/. Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2012-13) AYP Criteria School District Made AYP Overall No No Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts Yes Yes Met Participation Rate: Mathematics Yes Yes Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts No No Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics No No Met API Criteria Yes Yes Met Graduation Rate (if applicable) Yes Yes 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 7 of 17 Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2013-14) Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (ELA or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp. Indicator School District Program Improvement Status In PI First Year of Program Improvement 2010-2011 Year in Program Improvement Year 3 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 8 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 75.0 V. School Climate Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2012-13) Grade Level Number of Students Grade 9------- 567 Grade 10------- 601 Grade 11------- 623 Grade 12------- 608 Total Enrollment------- 2,399 Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2012-13) Percent of Total Enrollment Group Percent of Total Enrollment Group Black or African American------- 1.0 White 73.2 American Indian or Alaska Native-----Asian------- 0.3 Two or More Races 3.3 6.9 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 8.8 Filipino------- 2.3 English Learners 3.1 Hispanic or Latino------- 12.7 Students with Disabilities 7.5 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.2 Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) 2010-11 Avg. Class Size 1-22 23-32 English---------------Mathematics 31.1 12 28.1 ---------Science---------------Social Science Subject 2011-12 Number of Classrooms 33+ Avg. Class Size 1-22 23-32 12 48 29 15 15 22 33 28.8 33.2 2 13 38 32.7 6 4 34 2012-13 Number of Classrooms 33+ Avg. Class Size Number of Classrooms 1-22 23-32 33+ 17 44 25 25 19 48 14 28 30 28 17 19 44 30.3 6 20 32 34 2 17 38 30.5 8 2 35 32 9 9 47 Note: Number of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this ---------information is reported by subject area rather than grade level. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 8 of 17 School Safety Plan (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information about the school’s comprehensive safety plan, including the dates on which the safety plan was last reviewed, updated, and discussed with faculty; as well as a brief description of the key elements of the plan. A comprehensive safety plan is in place and is updated multiple times each year. Aerial pictures and floor plans of each school site are loaded on all local police unit computers. The plan involves emergency preparedness for natural disasters as well as for a potential school shooter. Staff members are trained to handle a wide range of emergencies and the entire school population participates in bi-annual drills. After each drill, feedback is used to update the school safety plan. The school staff continues to work collaboratively with district office staff, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, students, parents, and community leaders to update and improve the plan as well as raise funds, obtain necessary safety equipment and food and water, and store these items on campus. Additionally, school administrators work closely with the School Mobile Assessment Resource Team (SMART) to thoroughly investigate threats of harm. School officials help foster lines of open communication with students and parents to create a climate where individuals feel comfortable reporting inappropriate activity, such as bullying and threats. School staff members take a strong stand against any kind of bullying and threatening behavior and investigate such matters fully. Suspensions and Expulsions Rate School District 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Suspensions------- 2.95 3.28 0.04 3.32 3.10 2.1 Expulsions------- 0.2 0.08 0 0.13 0.15 0.9 Note: The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment x 100. VI. School Facilities School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2013-14) This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including: • • • Description of the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of the school facility Description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair Tesoro High School opened in 2001 and was completed in 2003. The school consists of 104 classrooms, two Gymnasiums, Theater, Library, Career Center, two Music rooms, boys’ and girls’ Locker Rooms, Food Court, Weight Room, Pool, Stadium, and Administrative Building. Tesoro received an all-weather track and field surface in the stadium in 2006. While the school is still new, the need for repairs does arise. A work order process is used to ensure that any needed repairs are attended to on a timely basis. The district Maintenance staff coordinates follow-up on the work orders. Safety concerns receive the highest priority from the school staff and district Maintenance. The custodial staff maintains a consistent schedule to ensure that the school is clean. In 2007, the school received a donation for 20 permanent benches for outdoor student seating. In addition, 26 outdoor lunch tables were installed. Eight additional permanent benches were donated in 2010. Two large shade structures were installed in February 2008. A dedicated science computer lab was completed in spring 2008. Banners and building signage were added in 2011 and 2012. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 9 of 17 School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14) This section provides information from the most recent Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) data (or equivalent), including: • • • • Determination of repair status for systems listed Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair The year and month in which the data were collected The Overall Rating School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2013-14) Year and month in which data were collected: 05/08/2012 System Inspected Repair Status Good Fair Poor Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer [X] [ ] [ ] Interior: Interior Surfaces [X] [ ] [ ] Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation [X] [ ] [ ] Electrical: Electrical [X] [ ] [ ] Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains [X] [ ] [ ] Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials [X] [ ] [ ] Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs [X] [ ] [ ] External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences [X] [ ] [ ] Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Stadium fountain needs cleaning. Baseball (lower) fountain needs cleaning bird feces. Overall Facility Rate Overall Rating Exemplary Good Fair Poor [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] VII. Teachers Teacher Credentials Teachers School District 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2012-13 With Full Credential 88 106 96 1,968 Without Full Credential 0 0 0 4 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 1 --- 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 10 of 17 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 8 0 0 Total Teacher Misassignments 8 0 0 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0 Note: “Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. * Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2012-13) The federal ESEA, also known as NCLB, requires that core academic subjects be taught by Highly Qualified Teachers, defined as having at least a bachelor’s degree, an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated core academic subject area competence. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/. Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Location of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 94.4 5.6 All Schools in District 96.0 4.0 High-Poverty Schools in District 97.9 2.1 Low-Poverty Schools in District 95.8 4.2 Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. VIII. Support Staff Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2012-13) Number of FTE Assigned to School Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Academic Counselor------- 3 2,475 Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) 1 --- Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 0 --- Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) 2 --- Psychologist------- 0 --- Social Worker------- 0 --- Nurse------- 0 --- Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 0 --- Resource Specialist------- 0 --- Other------- 0 --- Title Note: One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 11 of 17 IX. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2013-14) This section describes whether the textbooks and instructional materials used at the school are from the most recent adoption; whether there are sufficient textbooks and instruction materials for each student; and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. Year and month in which data were collected: Core Curriculum Area Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption From Most Recent Adoption? Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy Yes 0% Reading/Language Arts 1999- All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Mathematics 2009 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Science------- 1999- All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% History-Social Science 2004 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Foreign Language 2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Health------- 2004 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% Visual and Performing Arts 2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based.2008 - All students are provided an individual textbook or instructional material as determined by verification from Textlink, an automated tracking system - 2011. All textbooks are state-adopted and standards-based. Yes 0% 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 12 of 17 X. School Finances Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-12) Expenditures Per Pupil Total Supplemental/ Restricted Basic/ Unrestricted Average Teacher Salary $6,861 $1,639 $5,222 $79,082 District------- --- --- $5,681 $80,105 Percent Difference: School Site and District --- --- -8.1 -1.3 State------- --- --- $5,537 $69,704 Percent Difference: School Site and State --- --- -5.7 13.5 Level School Site------- Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose use is controlled by law or by a donor. Money that is designated for specific purposes by the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/Unrestricted expenditures are from money whose use, except for general guidelines, is not controlled by law or by a donor. For detailed information on school expenditures for all districts in California, see the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/. For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the Ed-Data Web site at: http://www.ed-data.org. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2012-13) This section provides specific information about the types of programs and services available at the school that support and assist students. For example, this narrative may include information about supplemental educational services related to the school’s federal Program Improvement (PI) status. Capistrano Unified School District received fewer dollars per ADA (Average Daily Attendance) than the state average for unified school districts. Our school district lobbied for equitable funding per student for all school districts in California. Funds were received from the state and federal governments for school improvement, compensatory education (Title I), English language learners, migrant services, special education, preschool services, Accelerated Academic Achievement (AAA/GATE), child welfare and attendance, and instructional and library materials. The direct school site expenditures covered the basic expenses for teachers, instructional supplies, school site administrators, and clerical staff. Each school site budget was augmented by additional funds that covered such areas as music, reading, health services, special education, library media, textbooks, custodial, maintenance, transportation, and other support services. In some instances, school expenditures were augmented by various categorical funding sources as well as private donations. We are very concerned with the future of public school funding in California. CUSD remains hopeful that Proposition 98 will no longer be suspended each time California legislators are short of money. This proposition, voter approved in 1988, guarantees minimal funding levels for schools. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 13 of 17 Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2011-12) District Amount State Average for Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $48,312 $41,462 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $72,593 $66,133 Highest Teacher Salary $97,766 $85,735 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $119,056 $107,206 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $113,244 $111,641 Average Principal Salary (High) $136,685 $122,628 Superintendent Salary $275,000 $225,176 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 44.9% 38.3% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 4.2% 5.1% Category For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation Admission Requirements for California’s Public Universities University of California Admission requirements for the University of California (UC) follow guidelines set forth in the Master Plan, which requires that the top one-eighth of the state’s high school graduates, as well as those transfer students who have successfully completed specified college course work, be eligible for admission to the UC. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for University-level work. For general admissions requirements, please visit the UC Admissions Information Web page at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/. California State University Eligibility for admission to the California State University (CSU) is determined by three factors: • • • Specific high school courses Grades in specified courses and test scores Graduation from high school Some campuses have higher standards for particular majors or students who live outside the local campus area. Because of the number of students who apply, a few campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria) for all applicants. Most CSU campuses have local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and colleges that are historically served by a CSU campus in that region. For admission, application, and fee information see the CSU Web page at http://www.calstate.edu/admission/admission.shtml. Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate Indicator School District State 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Dropout Rate 0.10 0.80 0.20 1.60 1.80 1.80 16.60 14.70 13.10 Graduation Rate 99.70 97.59 98.09 98.05 96.66 96.89 80.53 77.14 78.73 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 14 of 17 Completion of High School Graduation Requirements This table displays, by student group, the number of students who were a part of the school’s most recent graduating class for which CDE has available data and meet all state and local graduation requirements for grade twelve completion, including having passed both the ELA and mathematics portions of the CAHSEE or received a local waiver or state exemption. Group Graduating Class of 2012 School District State All Students 571 3,952 418,598 Black or African American 11 51 28,078 American Indian or Alaska Native 3 16 3,123 Asian------- 43 235 41,700 Filipino------- 20 83 12,745 Hispanic or Latino 70 842 193,516 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1 7 2,585 White------- 411 2550 127,801 Two or More Races 12 166 6,790 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 36 773 217,915 English Learners 15 367 93,297 Students with Disabilities 27 209 31,683 Career Technical Education Programs (School Year 2012-13) This section provides information about Career Technical Education (CTE) programs including: • • • • • Programs and classes offered that are specifically focused on career preparation and or preparation for work How these programs and classes are integrated with academic courses and how they support academic achievement How the school addresses the needs of all students in career preparation and/or preparation for work, including needs unique to defined special populations of students The measurable outcomes of these programs and classes, and how they are evaluated State the primary representative of the district’s CTE advisory committee and the industries represented on the committee Preparation of students to enter the workforce begins in Grade 9 with completion of a required course entitled “College and Career Preparation (CCP).” In this course, students research and present information using digital tools on potential career choices, including one that doesn’t require post-secondary education and one that does. Students also learn job searching, job application, resumé building, and interviewing techniques. Further, students learn the basics of job retention skills, including those strongly recommended by the SCANS Report of 1991 and the Partnership for the 21st Century. In Grades 10 and 11 students are encouraged to enroll in a Career Technical Education (CTE) course of their choice. Each District approved CTE course is compliant with the California State CTE Curriculum Model Curriculum Standards and Curriculum Framework. Each of the State’s 15 industry sectors and 58 pathways contain guidance for teachers about the preparation of students to reach “industry level” standards at the time of graduation. All District CTE teachers receive annual staff development to ensure that they are aware of and know how to implement the latest industry sector standards in their respective career pathway. The District maintains two school-to-career, tech/prep academies certified by the California Department of Education as California Partnership Academies. These specialized pathways provide students with internships between the student’s junior and senior year of high school. In addition to these academies, there are several other pathways existing at the District’s comprehensive high schools. The District’s Carl Perkins strategic (five-year) and annual plans are annually reviewed and approved by the California Department of Education as meeting or exceeding the State’s curriculum and content standards. In addition to District CTE pathway courses, students in Grades 11 and 12 have the opportunity to take coursework through the South Coast Regional Occupation Program (ROP). Recently employed or retired industry professionals with specialized credentials teach these courses. The highlight of participating in ROP is the opportunity to engage in job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships in various industry sectors and pathways. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 15 of 17 Finally, in Grades 10 through 12, students have the opportunity to take CTE courses that are available at Saddleback College for high school and college credit. The District maintains a 2+2 Tech/Prep agreement with Saddleback, providing students opportunities to take high school classes that eventually count for college credit when students transfer to Saddleback College. Additionally, the District maintains a Concurrent College Studies Agreement with Saddleback, which permits students to take over 200 college courses for high school and college credit concurrently. Many of these courses are CTE in nature and most articulate to college awarded and industry recognized certificate programs that lead to immediate employment or promotion with an employment sector. Both CTE and articulated courses available to high school students are reflected in each school’s curriculum guide. Career Technical Education Participation (School Year 2012-13) CTE Program Participation Measure Number of pupils participating in CTE 696 % of pupils completing a CTE program and earning a high school diploma 100% % of CTE courses sequenced/articulated between the school/institutions of postsecondary education 97.52% Courses for University of California and/or California State University Admission UC/CSU Course Measure Percent 2012-13 Students Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 74.5 2011-12 Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 57.6 Advanced Placement Courses (School Year 2011–12) Subject Number of AP Courses Offered* Percent of Students In AP Courses Computer Science 6 --- English------- 2 --- Fine and Performing Arts 7 --- Foreign Language 5 --- Mathematics 6 --- Science------- 5 --- Social Science 2 --- All courses 33 11.5 * Where there are student course enrollments. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 16 of 17 XII. Instructional Planning and Scheduling Professional Development This section provides information on the number of days provided for professional development and continuous professional growth in the most recent three year period. Questions that may be answered include: • What are the primary/major areas of focus for staff development and specifically how were they selected? For example, were student achievement data used to determine the need for professional development in reading instruction? • What are the methods by which professional development is delivered (e.g., after school workshops, conference attendance, individual mentoring, etc.)? • How are teachers supported during implementation (e.g., through in-class coaching, teacher-principal meetings, student performance, and data reporting, etc.)? In keeping with best practices found in effective schools nationwide, Capistrano Unified School District has created a systems-wide structure and culture of professional learning communities that is focused on continuous improvement in student learning. The model for CUSD professional development is a balanced one, ranging from large-scale district-wide professional development “academies” focused on district initiatives to increase student learning, to site-specific, embedded professional development that is designed to meet the unique needs of students at each school. Professional development offered is delivered through a number of structures, including the Professional Development Academy, which is conducted outside of the professional day and/or school calendar. In addition to the after-school professional development, all schools provide specific release time for embedded professional development using late start or early release days, also known as ACE time (Articulation and Collaboration for Excellence) in K-8 schools. Emphasized within all professional development are instructional practices that support identified areas of need. Guiding specific professional development plans of each team are annual measurable goals based upon identified areas of need in student learning, which translate to priorities for teacher training and implementation. These areas are determined through the analysis of student learning data from multiple sources, including, but not limited to high stakes testing. The targeted goals and the action plans toward their accomplishment create each team’s yearlong plan for continuous improvement. Teacher teams engage in ongoing examination of standards-based curriculum, the examination of meaningful assessment data that is formative in nature, and powerful teaching strategies that get results in student learning. These embedded professional development activities help prepare teams to provide a differentiated instructional program that meets the needs of all students. Beginning teachers receive systematic training and support during their first two years of teaching within the CUSD Induction Program. This program assists new teachers as they build upon the skills they already possess upon entering the field of teaching, and provides them with support from a veteran teacher. The program is approved by the California State Commission on Teacher Credentialing and meets the requirements necessary to “clear” teaching credentials. In addition to those activities previously described, all teachers may receive support, assistance, and opportunities to grow professionally through their participation in school site learning teams, student study teams, from district resource teachers, and the Peer Assistance and Review Program. 2012-13 School Accountability Report Card for Tesoro High School Page 17 of 17