California Connections Ripon

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1 California Connections Ripon Mr. Tim Batiuk, Principal Principal, California Connections Ripon About Our School About Our School NOTES REGARDING DATA IN THIS REPORT: California Connections is a charter school authorized to operate under Ripon Unified School District. The charter school serves a very different population of students than the authorizing district. For this reason, comparisons between the school and the district should be interpreted cautiously. In this report, if "LEA" or "District" is mentioned, it refers to Ripon Unified School District. California Connections is a virtual school. It does not operate any classrooom based instruction. As a non-classroom based virtual charter school, the school cannot calculate class size based on how many students are in a classroom, but rather the school calculated class size based on the overall student to teacher ratio. In the sections reporting on class size, the ratio is calculated for the entire school and for all subjects, grades K-12. The limits on this ratio are set by the state. This is calculated annually, and uses the total number of FTEs of teachers and the total annual ADA for students. Each individual teacher may have a class size/load that is higher or lower than this number. Students are able to receive a large amount of individualized attention from their teachers. In the sections that report on graduation rate and drop out rates, it is important to note that the school s official drop out rate is artificially high and graduation rate artificially low, due to high student mobility in the virtual school setting. The drop out numbers are reported throughout the year, while the enrollment numbers are only for October. In addition, students who are not found in another public school by the count date may be counted as drop outs even if they are not actually drop outs. According to CDE's DataQuest, cohort graduation rates do not include all of the students that graduated in a given year. By federal regulation, cohort rates only include graduates that earned their diplomas within a specific four-year period of time. Cohort rates do not include students who, for a variety of reasons, took longer than four years to graduate. Therefore, these rates are likely to be significantly lower for schools that emphasize reengaging former dropouts. Caution must be used when analyzing or comparing graduation rates for alternative education schools serving former dropouts. Contact 580 North Wilma Ave., Ste. G Ripon, CA Phone: tbatiuk@connectionseducation.com View Larger Map

2 Data and Access 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 Web page. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page 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 Academic Performance Index Reports Information Guide located on the CDE API Web page. Page 2 of 34

3 About This School Contact Information (School Year ) Contact Information (School Year ) School District School Name California Connections Ripon District Name Ripon Unified Street 580 North Wilma Ave., Ste. G Phone Number (209) City, State, Zip Ripon, Ca, Web Site Phone Number Superintendent First Name William Principal Mr. Tim Batiuk, Principal Superintendent Last Name Draa Address tbatiuk@connectionseducation.com Address kcoleman@sjcoe.net County-District School (CDS) Code Last updated: 1/2/2014 School Description and Mission Statement (School Year ) School Description and Mission Statement (School Year ) The mission of California Connections Ripon is to leverage 21st century educational resources on behalf of students who need a more personalized approach to learning to maximize these students potential and meet the highest performance standards. The vision of California Connections Ripon will be to reach students for whom a cutting-edge virtual approach provides the very best pathway to school success students who are not well served by any other education option. This mission and vision is accomplished through a uniquely individualized learning program that combines the best in virtual education with very real connections among students, family, teachers, and the community to promote academic and emotional success for every learner. Every California Connections Ripon student has a Personalized Learning Plan and an entire team of experts (including a parent or other "Learning Coach", one or more California-certified teachers, and multiple curriculum specialists) committed to the student s successful fulfillment of that plan. California Connections Ripon is a charter school authorized by the Ripon Unified School District. California Connections Ripon serves students in grades K-12 who reside in San Joaquin County and 7 adjacent counties (Sacramento, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, Stanislaus, Calaveras and Amador). Parents pay no tuition for students to attend California Connections Academy@ Ripon. Students are considered to be enrolled in a full time public school. California Connections Ripon is WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accredited. California Connections Ripon provides textbooks and other curriculum materials. All materials must be returned if the student is no longer enrolled. Students are expected to take all state-mandated, standardized tests in person at locations designated by the school. Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year ) Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year ) Last updated: 1/2/2014 Formal synchronous student/teacher communication is required a minimum of once every two weeks for all students. However, this interaction tends to occur more frequently, and teachers also regularly contact parents to discuss student progress. Teachers proactively identify and work with parents to address student challenges. Feedback from parents regarding the school is gathered annually using a parent survey conducted by an independent third party firm. Parents also participate through regular opportunities to plan and attend field trips throughout the year. There is a parent representative to the California Connections Ripon Board of Directors, the governing body for the charter school. All parents and Learning Coaches are provided access, via Connexus, the Educational Management System, to an online orientation and are encouraged to complete it prior to enrollment. Parents and Learning Coaches are encouraged and reminded that Technical Support can be contacted by phone or via a link in Connexus for assistance with technical issues, complaints and concerns. Monitored Message Boards provide opportunities for parents to communicate about a variety of topics with each other, with teachers, and with other stakeholders. A link on the parents homepage in Connexus called "Feedback" enables parents to immediately and easily submit comments, complaints, questions, and concern, and the rate your school link allows parents to rate their overall experience at the school on a daily basis. These communications are tracked daily. Parents may also rate each lesson their student is assigned using the StarTrack system. Both the rate your school and the StarTrack systems use a rating scale of 1-5 (1 being poor, 5 being excellent) and to submit written comments. Students and their families are offered the opportunity to participate in a variety of school-sponsored activities, including official field trips, an online yearbook, and an extensive monthly school newsletter. Page 3 of 34

4 Last updated: 1/2/2014 Page 4 of 34

5 Student Performance Standardized Testing and Reporting Program 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. 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. Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students - Three-Year 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) School District State Subject English-Language Arts N/A N/A 59% 64% 64% 61% 54% 56% 55% Mathematics N/A N/A 31% 56% 56% 53% 49% 50% 50% Science N/A N/A 49% 63% 58% 57% 57% 60% 59% History-Social Science N/A N/A 39% 65% 61% 53% 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. English-Language Arts Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Math Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Page 5 of 34

6 Science Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced History Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Last updated: 1/9/2014 Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group Most Recent Year 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 61% 53% 57% 53% All Students at the School 59% 31% 49% 39% Male 60% 33% 47% 38% Female 58% 29% 52% 40% Black or African American 48% 11% N/A N/A American Indian or Alaska Native N/A N/A N/A N/A Asian N/A N/A N/A N/A Filipino N/A N/A N/A N/A Hispanic or Latino 55% 19% 36% 40% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander N/A N/A N/A N/A White 59% 34% 48% 35% Two or More Races 61% 29% 75% N/A Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 50% 19% 43% 45% English Learners N/A N/A N/A N/A Students with Disabilities N/A N/A N/A N/A Students Receiving Migrant Education Services N/A N/A N/A 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. Last updated: 1/9/2014 Page 6 of 34

7 California High School Exit Examination Results for All Grade Ten Students Three-Year Comparison Three-Year Comparison 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 ESEA, also known as NCLB. For detailed information regarding CAHSEE results, see the CDE CAHSEE Web site at Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced School District State Subject English-Language Arts N/A N/A 59% 68% 58% 67% 59% 56% 57% Mathematics N/A N/A 58% 59% 55% 60% 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. English-Language Arts Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced 70 Mathematics Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Last updated: 1/9/2014 Page 7 of 34

8 California High School Exit Examination Grade Ten Results by Student Group California High School Exit Examination Grade Ten Results by Student Group English-Language Arts Mathematics Group Not Proficient Proficient Advanced Not Proficient Proficient Advanced All Students in the LEA 33% 30% 36% 40% 39% 20% All Students at the School 41% 21% 38% 42% 34% 24% Male 55% 32% 14% 59% 23% 18% Female 24% 6% 71% 19% 50% 31% Black or African American N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A American Indian or Alaska Native N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Asian N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Filipino N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Hispanic or Latino N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A White 39% 17% 43% 43% 35% 22% Two or More Races N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 36% 21% 43% 36% 36% 29% English Learners N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Students with Disabilities N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Students Receiving Migrant Education Services N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 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. Last updated: 1/9/2014 Page 8 of 34

9 California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year ) California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year ) 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. Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards Grade level Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards % 5.9% 29.4% % 20.6% 8.8% % 5.7% 8.6% 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. Last updated: 1/9/2014 Page 9 of 34

10 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. Academic Performance Index Ranks Three-Year Comparison 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. Statewide Similar Schools API Rank Last updated: 1/9/2014 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group Three-Year Comparison Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group Three-Year Comparison Group Actual API Change Actual API Change Actual API Change All Students at the School B Black or African American 9 American Indian or Alaska Native 2 Asian 6 Filipino 0 Hispanic or Latino 21 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1 White 47 Two or More Races 14 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 38 English Learners 0 Students with Disabilities 3 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. Last updated: 1/9/2014 Page 10 of 34

11 Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group Growth API Comparison This table displays, by student group, the number of students included in the API and the Growth API at the school, LEA, and state level. Group Number of Students School Number of Students LEA Number of Students State All Students at the School , ,655, Black or African American , American Indian or Alaska Native , Asian , Filipino , Hispanic or Latino ,438, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander , White , ,200, Two or More Races , Socioeconomically Disadvantaged ,774, English Learners ,482, Students with Disabilities , Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year ) Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year ) Last updated: 1/9/2014 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. AYP Criteria School District Made AYP Overall Met Participation Rate - English-Language Arts Met Participation Rate - Mathematics Met Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts Met Percent Proficient - Mathematics Met API Criteria Met Graduation Rate No Yes N/A No No Yes YMA Last updated: 1/9/2014 Page 11 of 34

12 Federal Intervention Program (School Year ) Federal Intervention Program (School Year ) 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. Indicator School District Program Improvement Status Not in PI In PI First Year of Program Improvement Year in Program Improvement Year 1 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 3 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 75.0% Note: Cells shaded in black or with N/A values do not require data. Last updated: 1/9/2014 Page 12 of 34

13 School Climate Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year ) Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year ) Grade Level Number of Students Kindergarten 12 Grade 1 5 Grade 2 6 Grade 3 15 Grade 4 10 Grade 5 11 Grade 6 13 Grade 7 26 Grade 8 27 Grade 9 21 Grade Grade Grade Kindergarten Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Grade Total Enrollment 203 Last updated: 1/12/2014 Student Enrollment by Student Group (School Year ) Student Enrollment by Student Group (School Year ) Group Percent of Total Enrollment Black or African American 8.4 American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0 Asian 5.9 Filipino 2.5 Hispanic or Latino % 8% 5% 2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5 White 42.9 Two or More Races 13.3 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 40.4 English Learners 3.4 Students with Disabilities 2.0 Black or African American American Indian or 44% Alaska Native Asian Filipino Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White Two or More Races 27% Last updated: 1/12/2014 Page 13 of 34

14 Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) Number of Classes * Number of Classes * Number of Classes * Grade Level Average Class Size Average Class Size Average Class Size K Other 20.0 * Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class). Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) Last updated: 1/12/ Number of Classes * Number of Classes * Number of Classes * Subject Average Class Size Average Class Size Average Class Size English Mathematics Science Social Science * 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. School Safety Plan (School Year ) School Safety Plan (School Year ) Last updated: 1/12/2014 Because CalCAR is a virtual school, school safety issues differ from a traditional school. Students do not work from a school site but the teachers and support staff do work from a central office. School safety issues typically include, but are not limited to, Internet safety and policies on bullying and harassment for students, and training on Internet safety, students in distress, bullying and harassment, and other topics for school staff. Emergency plans and work place safety policies are also provided for school staff members who work in the school office. Additional information about school safety is available upon request. Last updated: 1/12/2014 Page 14 of 34

15 Suspensions and Expulsions School District Rate * Suspensions 0.00 Expulsions 0.00 * The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment. Suspensions Expulsions 1.0 School Suspensions District Suspensions 1.0 School Expulsions District Expulsions Last updated: 1/12/2014 Page 15 of 34

16 School Facilities School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year ) School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year ) The school facility is located in a commercial business park in Ripon, CA. The building is relatively new, and the school office space was built out and fully equipped during the summer of The majority of the teachers and all the administrators work from this office. We have some teachers that work from home. Students and families occasionally come to the school facility to meet with teachers, attend school events or participate in testing. It is expected that the office facility will meet the school s needs for at least several years. There are no planned improvements or repairs needed at this time. School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year ) Last updated: 1/2/2014 System Inspected Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer Interior: Interior Surfaces Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation Electrical: Electrical Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences Repair Status Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Overall Facility Rate (School Year ) Overall Rating Exemplary Last updated: 1/2/2014 Page 16 of 34

17 Teachers Teacher Credentials Teacher Credentials Teachers School District With Full Credential Teachers with Full Credential Teachers without Full Credential Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence Without Full Credential 0 Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Last updated: 1/2/2014 Indicator Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners Total Teacher Misassignments* 0 Vacant Teacher Positions Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners Total Teacher Misassignments Vacant Teacher Positions 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. Last updated: 12/19/2013 Page 17 of 34

18 Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year ) Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year ) 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. Location of Classes Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School All Schools in District High-Poverty Schools in District Low-Poverty Schools in District 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. Lowpoverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. Last updated: 1/2/2014 Page 18 of 34

19 Support Staff Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year ) Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year ) Title Number of FTE* Assigned to School Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Academic Counselor Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) 0.0 N/A Library Media Teacher (librarian) 0.0 N/A Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional) 0.0 N/A Psychologist 0.1 N/A Social Worker 0.0 N/A Nurse 0.0 N/A Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 0.1 N/A Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 1.0 N/A Other 1.0 N/A Note: Cells shaded in black or with N/A values do not require data. * 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. Last updated: 1/14/2014 Page 19 of 34

20 Curriculum and Instructional Materials Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (Fiscal Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (Fiscal Year ) Year ) 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: January 2014 Core Curriculum Area Textbooks and instructional materials From most recent adoption? Percent students lacking own assigned copy Reading/Language Arts Charters are not mandated to use state adopted curriculum. All students receive online and offline materials needed to complete their course of study. The Board of Directors approves the curriculum, textbook and instructional materials selections annually. The Connections Academy branded curriculum, including assessments, is aligned to the California Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education for English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Health Education, History-Social Science, Physical Education, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. The curriculum and assessments are also aligned to the Common Core Standards for English-Language Arts and Mathematics as adopted by the State Board of Education in August Additional alignments are conducted for a to g guidelines. The curriculum is updated regularly based on a rigorous analysis of student performance on state standards as measured by state testing results and internal assessments. 0.0 The high quality proprietary curriculum integrates textbooks, lesson plans and other content from a variety of leading publishers including Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and Zaner-Bloser, many of which are already on the state s approved list. In addition to high-quality virtual and print textbook resources, the curriculum features technology-based content from providers such as Grolier Online, BrainPOP, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Discovery Education. Skills for Success content reinforces standards for language arts and math at each grade level. Connections Education s proprietary and highly effective online animated Teachlets tutorials, which introduce challenging topics and provide interactive practice, are also included. LiveLesson sessions, which provide for real-time web conferencing with individual and small groups of students using voice over IP, chat, electronic whiteboard, and shared web surfing, allow teachers and students to interact with one another in real time in a virtual classroom. For the most recent complete curriculum Program Guide, please visit the following URL: Mathematics Charters are not mandated to use state adopted curriculum. All students receive online and offline materials needed to complete their course of study. The Board of Directors approves the curriculum, textbook and instructional materials selections annually. The Connections Academy branded curriculum, including assessments, is aligned to the California Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education for English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Health Education, History-Social Science, Physical Education, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. The curriculum and assessments are also aligned to the Common Core Standards for English-Language Arts and Mathematics as adopted by the State Board of Education in August Additional alignments are conducted for a to g guidelines. The curriculum is updated regularly based on a rigorous analysis of student performance on state standards as measured by state testing results and internal assessments. 0.0 The high quality proprietary curriculum integrates textbooks, lesson plans and other content from a variety of leading publishers including Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and Zaner-Bloser, many of which are already on the state s approved list. In addition to high-quality virtual and print textbook resources, the curriculum features technology-based content from providers such as Grolier Online, BrainPOP, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Discovery Education. Skills for Success content reinforces standards for language arts and math at each grade level. Connections Education s proprietary and highly effective online animated Teachlets tutorials, which introduce challenging topics and provide interactive practice, are also included. LiveLesson sessions, which provide for real-time web conferencing with individual and small groups of students using voice over IP, chat, electronic whiteboard, and shared web surfing, allow teachers and students to interact with one another in real time in a virtual classroom. For the most recent complete curriculum Program Guide, please visit the following URL: Science Charters are not mandated to use state adopted curriculum. All students receive online and offline materials needed to complete their course of study. The Board of Directors approves the curriculum, textbook and instructional materials selections annually. The Connections Academy branded curriculum, including assessments, is aligned to the California Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education for English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Health Education, History-Social Science, Physical Education, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. The curriculum and assessments are also aligned to the Common Core Standards for English-Language 0.0 Page 20 of 34

21 Arts and Mathematics as adopted by the State Board of Education in August Additional alignments are conducted for a to g guidelines. The curriculum is updated regularly based on a rigorous analysis of student performance on state standards as measured by state testing results and internal assessments. The high quality proprietary curriculum integrates textbooks, lesson plans and other content from a variety of leading publishers including Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and Zaner-Bloser, many of which are already on the state s approved list. In addition to high-quality virtual and print textbook resources, the curriculum features technology-based content from providers such as Grolier Online, BrainPOP, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Discovery Education. Connections Education s proprietary and highly effective online animated Teachlets tutorials, which introduce challenging topics and provide interactive practice, are also included. LiveLesson sessions, which provide for real-time web conferencing with individual and small groups of students using voice over IP, chat, electronic whiteboard, and shared web surfing, allow teachers and students to interact with one another in real time in a virtual classroom. For the most recent complete curriculum Program Guide, please visit the following URL: History-Social Science Charters are not mandated to use state adopted curriculum. All students receive online and offline materials needed to complete their course of study. The Board of Directors approves the curriculum, textbook and instructional materials selections annually. The Connections Academy branded curriculum, including assessments, is aligned to the California Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education for English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Health Education, History-Social Science, Physical Education, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. The curriculum and assessments are also aligned to the Common Core Standards for English-Language Arts and Mathematics as adopted by the State Board of Education in August Additional alignments are conducted for a to g guidelines. The curriculum is updated regularly based on a rigorous analysis of student performance on state standards as measured by state testing results and internal assessments. The high quality proprietary curriculum integrates textbooks, lesson plans and other content from a variety of leading publishers including Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and Zaner-Bloser, many of which are already on the state s approved list. In addition to high-quality virtual and print textbook resources, the curriculum features technology-based content from providers such as Grolier Online, BrainPOP, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Discovery Education. Connections Education s proprietary and highly effective online animated Teachlets tutorials, which introduce challenging topics and provide interactive practice, are also included. LiveLesson sessions, which provide for real-time web conferencing with individual and small groups of students using voice over IP, chat, electronic whiteboard, and shared web surfing, allow teachers and students to interact with one another in real time in a virtual classroom. For the most recent complete curriculum Program Guide, please visit the following URL: Foreign Language Charters are not mandated to use state adopted curriculum. All students receive online and offline materials needed to complete their course of study. The Board of Directors approves the curriculum, textbook and instructional materials selections annually. The Connections Academy branded curriculum, including assessments, is aligned to the California Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education for English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Health Education, History-Social Science, Physical Education, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. The curriculum and assessments are also aligned to the Common Core Standards for English-Language Arts and Mathematics as adopted by the State Board of Education in August Additional alignments are conducted for a to g guidelines. The curriculum is updated regularly based on a rigorous analysis of student performance on state standards as measured by state testing results and internal assessments. The high quality proprietary curriculum integrates textbooks, lesson plans and other content from a variety of leading publishers including Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and Zaner-Bloser, many of which are already on the state s approved list. In addition to high-quality virtual and print textbook resources, the curriculum features technology-based content from providers such as Grolier Online, BrainPOP, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Discovery Education. Connections Education s proprietary and highly effective online animated Teachlets tutorials, which introduce challenging topics and provide interactive practice, are also included. LiveLesson sessions, which provide for real-time web conferencing with individual and small groups of students using voice over IP, chat, electronic whiteboard, and shared web surfing, allow teachers and students to interact with one another in real time in a virtual classroom. For the most recent complete curriculum Program Guide, please visit the following URL: Health Charters are not mandated to use state adopted curriculum. All students receive online and offline materials needed to complete their course of study. The Board of Directors approves the curriculum, textbook and instructional materials selections annually. The Connections Academy branded curriculum, including assessments, is aligned to the California Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education for English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Health Education, History-Social Science, Physical Education, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. The curriculum and assessments are also aligned to the Common Core Standards for English-Language Arts and Mathematics as adopted by the State Board of Education in August Additional alignments are conducted for a to g guidelines. The curriculum is updated regularly based on a rigorous analysis of student performance on state standards as measured by state testing results and internal assessments. The high quality proprietary curriculum integrates textbooks, lesson plans and other content from a variety of leading publishers including Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and Zaner-Bloser, many of which are already on the state s approved list. In addition to high-quality virtual and print textbook resources, the curriculum features technology-based content from providers such as Grolier Online, BrainPOP, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Discovery Education. Connections 0.0 Page 21 of 34

22 Education s proprietary and highly effective online animated Teachlets tutorials, which introduce challenging topics and provide interactive practice, are also included. LiveLesson sessions, which provide for real-time web conferencing with individual and small groups of students using voice over IP, chat, electronic whiteboard, and shared web surfing, allow teachers and students to interact with one another in real time in a virtual classroom. For the most recent complete curriculum Program Guide, please visit the following URL: Visual and Performing Arts Charters are not mandated to use state adopted curriculum. All students receive online and offline materials needed to complete their course of study. The Board of Directors approves the curriculum, textbook and instructional materials selections annually. The Connections Academy branded curriculum, including assessments, is aligned to the California Content Standards as adopted by the State Board of Education for English-Language Arts, Mathematics, Health Education, History-Social Science, Physical Education, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. The curriculum and assessments are also aligned to the Common Core Standards for English-Language Arts and Mathematics as adopted by the State Board of Education in August Additional alignments are conducted for a to g guidelines. The curriculum is updated regularly based on a rigorous analysis of student performance on state standards as measured by state testing results and internal assessments. The high quality proprietary curriculum integrates textbooks, lesson plans and other content from a variety of leading publishers including Pearson, McGraw-Hill, and Zaner-Bloser, many of which are already on the state s approved list. In addition to high-quality virtual and print textbook resources, the curriculum features technology-based content from providers such as Grolier Online, BrainPOP, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Discovery Education. Connections Education s proprietary and highly effective online animated Teachlets tutorials, which introduce challenging topics and provide interactive practice, are also included. LiveLesson sessions, which provide for real-time web conferencing with individual and small groups of students using voice over IP, chat, electronic whiteboard, and shared web surfing, allow teachers and students to interact with one another in real time in a virtual classroom. For the most recent complete curriculum Program Guide, please visit the following URL: Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) Charters are not mandated to use state adopted curriculum. All students receive online and offline materials needed to complete their course of study. Students in science courses are able to use items already in their home to complete science labs. In addition, there are curriculum supplements that include AP Physics Lab Kits, Lab Investigators for: Chemical Reactions, Rocks and Minerals and Virtual Dissection. Virtual labs are utilized for Physical Science, Chemistry and Earth Science. For the most recent complete curriculum Program Guide, please visit the following URL: Last updated: 1/21/2014 Page 22 of 34

23 School Finances Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year ) Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year ) Level Total Expenditures Per Pupil Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental / Restricted) Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic / Unrestricted) Average Teacher Salary School Site $9,890 $930 $8,960 $42,250 District N/A N/A N/A $62,188 Percent Difference School Site and District N/A N/A N/A % State N/A N/A $5,537 $63,166 Percent Difference School Site and State N/A N/A 62.00% % Note: Cells shaded in black or with N/A values do not require data. 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. For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page. To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the Ed-Data Web site. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year ) Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year ) Last updated: 1/12/2014 Programs provided by the school, in addition to the regular virtual program, include but are not limited to: Gifted/Talented, Special Education, ELL support, CAHSEE intervention and support, PACE (a program for students who have not achieved proficiency on state testing), and Specialty Academies for students with talent and interest in athletics, the arts or science/technology. Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year ) Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year ) Last updated: 1/12/2014 Category District Amount State Average For Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $37,931 $38,578 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $54,801 $59,799 Highest Teacher Salary $74,413 $78,044 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $99,465 $95,442 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $00 $98,080 Average Principal Salary (High) $109,891 $106,787 Superintendent Salary $146,826 $150,595 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 41.0% 37.0% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 7.0% 6.0% For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page. Page 23 of 34

24 Teacher Salary Chart Principal Salary Chart Beginning Teacher Salary Mid-Range Teacher Salary Highest Teacher Salary 0 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) Average Principal Salary (Middle) Average Principal Salary (High) Last updated: 1/12/2014 Page 24 of 34

25 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. 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. Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate School District State Indicator Dropout Rate Graduation Rate Dropout/Graduation Rate Chart 1.0 Dropout Rate (1 year) Graduation Rate Last updated: 1/10/2014 Page 25 of 34