School Accountability Report Card

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1 Sonora Elementary Accountability Report Card Mr. Chris Boyles, Principal Address: 830 Greenley Rd. Sonora, CA (209) Mr. Leigh Shampain Superintendent Address: 830 Greenley Rd. Sonora, CA (209) Profile Sonora Elementary Mission Statement: Mission Statement We believe that the school experience should be safe, positive, and successful, while contributing to the physical, social, and mental well being of the child. We are committed to: Challenging all students to reach their full potential by encouraging natural curiosity and a love of learning Promoting character development that emphasizes responsibility, self-discipline, compassion, honesty, integrity, and respect Fostering parental involvement to maximize student success Providing a balanced educational program, which includes fine arts, technology and physical fitness Ensuring that staff has multiple opportunities for professional growth and development Founded in 1855 during California s Gold Rush, Sonora has always been at the heart of our town s culture and community. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, near Yosemite National Park, SES strives to build respect and appreciation for the natural world and our place in it. With a strong emphasis in the arts, science and technology, Sonora has served as a model to schools across our region. Since we are isolated from urban centers, effort is made to bring California s rich culture to our students. Field trips, vital sports programs, the Bobcat Band, assemblies, elective programs, art exhibits, guest artists, guest scientists, Young Author s Faire, special assemblies and Family Nights, Partners-In-Education programs all aim to help SES students realize their potential to succeed. Our current campus, which opened in 1974, neighbors the Tuolumne County Library, Heaven for Kids Park (a community-built project), Sonora Hills Retirement Community, and Tuolumne County Senior Citizen s Center. Thus our students have access to community involvement and support. Tuolumne County is very family-oriented with many activities for youth. Sonora remains at the center of that community spirit with many generations of families having attended and worked at our school. Sonora Elementary has a wide spectrum of socio-economic diversity. Many parents are collegeeducated professionals or fully employed in service and product industry, but approximately 40% of our students participate in the free and reduced lunch program. However, our school s cultural ethnicity is much less diverse with 79% white non-hispanic. Despite this, our school has a mission to help break cultural barriers, advance tolerance and respect for diversity. Sonora Elementary serves students K - 8 within the Sonora. Curriculum is focused on California State Content Standards. The school supports character development on a daily basis through consistent expectations for student behavior, its diverse literature selections, school assemblies, school activities and programs. We offer enrichment to students with art and music, with collaboration from the Central Sierra Arts Council and a full time art and music teachers. The school promotes a positive school climate with the support of a full Student Enrollment by Ethnic Group time school counselor. Our school operates a 21st Century After school Education program for students in grades K - 8. During the school year, approximately 650 Kindergarten - 8th grade students were enrolled at Sonora Elementary, with classes arranged on a traditional schedule and calendar. The educational program focuses on the development of reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, science, social studies, music, art, health education, various electives, and physical education, based on the California curriculum standards and frameworks. Eligible students receive English language support, Title I reading and math, and GATE. For more information regarding these standards, visit the following websites: African American American Indian Asian Filipino Hispanic or Latino Pacific Islander White Percentage 0.3% 1.5% 2.1% 0.9% 16.3% 0.9% 73.2% State Frameworks: State Content Standards: index.asp Two or More 4.6% None Reported 0.3% Sonora Elementary 1

2 Our staff is committed to teach and assess the state content standards while constantly searching for better methods, materials and ways of offering the best possible education for your children. Discipline & Climate for Learning at Sonora Elementary are guided by specific rules and classroom expectations that promote respect, cooperation, courtesy and acceptance of others. The goal of Sonora Elementary discipline program is to support classroom learning and extra-curricular good citizenship. Parents and students are informed of school rules and discipline policies through the Parent/Student handbook, newsletters, Friday folders, weekly bulletins, and electronic announcements which are sent home at the beginning of the school year. The Suspensions and Expulsions table illustrates total cases for the last three years, as well as a percentage of enrollment. Suspensions are expressed in terms of total infractions, not number of students suspended, as some students may have been suspended on multiple occasions. Expulsions occur only when required by law or when all other alternatives are exhausted. are encouraged to participate in the school s additional academic and extracurricular activities, which are an integral part of the educational program. These schoolwide and classroom incentives promote positive attitudes, encourage achievement, and aid in the prevention of behavioral problems. The school s interscholastic athletic programs promote individual and team-oriented achievement and self-esteem through school-sponsored teams that compete with other schools in the area. Athletic programs include: Wrestling, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track, and Basketball. Sonora Elementary recognizes and celebrates the achievements and successes of students and staff on a regular basis. are recognized for their achievements during the Honor Roll Assembly three times per year. A student of the month is selected monthly from the 8th grade class and recognized at the Board meeting. Enrollment By Grade This chart illustrates the enrollment trend by grade level for the past three school years. Class Size Suspensions & Expulsions Suspensions Suspension Rate 18.4% 17.1% 18.1% 18.4% 17.1% 18.1% Expulsions Expulsion Rate 0.1% 0.6% 0.6% 0.1% 0.6% 0.6% Enrollment Trend by Grade Level K st nd rd th th th th th Sonora implements a class size reduction program in grades K - 3, with approximately 22:1 ratio of students per class. The average class sizes in 4-8 vary by grade level and subject area taught. In addition to credentialed teachers, students receive assistance in the classroom from an art teacher, music teacher, and technology teacher. The table indicates the average class size by grade level or subject area, as well as the number of classes offered in reference to their enrollment. Curriculum Development All curriculum development in the Sonora is based on the California State Content Standards and Frameworks. Curriculum guides are updated regularly by the Superintendent, to align with the state standards, district goals, and the statewide assessment program. Parent Involvement Class Size Distribution Average Class Size 1-20 Classrooms Containing: By Grade Level K K By Subject Area English Social Sonora Elementary is very fortunate to have parental involvement in a variety of school programs. The parent organization known as Support Sonora (SSS) works collaboratively with school staff to provide volunteer and financial support for school programs. Information about SSS may be found at The school has a strong base of parent volunteers who participate in a variety of ways at our school. Parents are also welcome to volunteer in their child s classroom, participate on school committees such as the English Language Advisory Committee, Site Council, Curriculum Advisory Committee, or Support Sonora Parent Organization. The school also benefits from several community partnerships. Additional Internet Access/Public Libraries have access to the internet, in the school library and under the direction of the classroom teacher and library aide, for instructional purposes. For additional research materials and Internet availability, students are encouraged to visit the public libraries located in the city of Sonora which contain numerous computer workstations. Instructional Materials ( Year ) Sonora Elementary held a public hearing on August 15, 2012, and determined that each school within the district had sufficient and good quality textbooks, instructional materials, or science lab equipment pursuant to the settlement of Williams vs. the State of California. All students, including English learners, are given their own individual standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in core subjects for use in the classroom and to take home. Sonora Elementary 2

3 Textbooks and supplementary materials are adopted according to a cycle developed by the California Department of Education, making the textbooks used in the school the most current available. Materials approved for use by the State are reviewed by all teachers and a recommendation is made to the Board by a selection committee composed of teachers and administrators. All recommended materials are available for parent examination at the district office prior to adoption. The table displays information collected in August 2012 about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school. Grade Levels 6th-8th K-5 3rd-6th Subject History/ Social History/ Social -Adopted Textbooks Publisher Glencoe/ McGraw Hill Pearson Scott Foresman Houghton Mifflin Adoption Year Sufficient Counseling & Support Staff ( Year ) % Lacking 2006 Yes 0.0% 2006 Yes 0.0% 2008 Yes 0.0% K-2 Saxon 2008 Yes 0.0% K-6 Reading/ Lang Arts K-5 6th-8th Houghton Mifflin Delta Education: Foss Prentice Hall/ Pearson 2003 Yes 0.0% 2007 Yes 0.0% 2007 Yes 0.0% It is the goal of Sonora Elementary to assist students in their social and personal development as well as academics. The school gives special attention to students who experience achievement problems, difficulty coping with personal and family problems, trouble with decision making, or handling peer pressure. The counselor to pupil ratio is 1:650. The table lists the support service personnel available at Sonora Elementary. For more information about our school please contact the school office at or visit the school district website Counseling & Support Services Staff Number of Staff Full Time Equivalent Counselor Librarian 1.63 Psychologist Resource Teacher SDC Paraprofessional Special Day Class (SDC) Teacher Title I Aides Title I Teacher Teacher Assignment Sonora recruits and employs the most qualified credentialed teachers. Teacher Credential Status Teacher misassignments reflect the number of placements within a school for which the certificated employee in the teaching or services position (including positions that involve teaching English Learners) does not hold a legally recognized certificate or credential. 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. Teacher vacancies reflect the number of positions to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire year. Highly Qualified Teachers ( Year ) Fully Credentialed Without Full Credentials Working Outside Subject Misassignments/Vacancies Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners Misassignments of Teachers (other) Total Misassignments of Teachers Vacant Teacher Positions The Federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that all teachers in core subject areas meet certain requirements in order to be considered as Highly Qualified.. Minimum qualifications include: possession of a Bachelor s Degree, possession of an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated competence in core academic subjects. Teachers at Sonora Elementary are highly qualified. The public may access any teacher s qualifications by visiting the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at All of the teachers at Sonora Elementary are meet the definition of Highly Qualified. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at: NCLB Compliant Teachers % of Core Academic Courses Taught By NCLB Compliant Teachers % of Core Academic Courses Taught By Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 100.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% High-Poverty s in 100.0% 0.0% Low-Poverty s in N/A N/A Staff Development Opportunities for training and staff development are provided at both the County Office of Education and at Sonora Elementary site to administrators, teachers, and classified staff. Faculty meets throughout the month to discuss curriculum, teaching strategies, and methodologies. Additionally, the district provides certificated staff with two student free days to prepare their classrooms at the beginning of the school year. Sonora Elementary 3

4 Physical Fitness ( Year ) In the spring of each year, Sonora is required by the state to administer a physical fitness test to all students in grades five, seven, and nine. The physical fitness test measures each student s ability to perform fitness tasks in six major areas: Aerobic Capacity, Body Composition, Trunk Extension Strength, Abdominal Strength, Upper Body Strength, and Flexibility. who either meet or exceed the standards in all six fitness areas are considered to be physically fit or in the healthy fitness zone California Standards Test The California Standards Test (CST), a component of the STAR Program, is administered to all students in the spring to assess student performance in relation to the State Content Standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels: Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets standards), Basic (approaching standards), Below Basic (below standards), and Far Below Basic (well below standards). The first table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) in English/ language arts, mathematics, social science, and science, for the most recent three-year period. The second table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period. 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 California Standards Test (CST) Subject State English/Language Arts History/Social *Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level and/or subgroup. Subject Percentage of in Healthy Fitness Zone Grade Level California Standards Test (CST) English/ Language Arts Four of Six Standards Subgroups Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards % 23.1% 24.6% % 32.4% 32.4% *Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level and/or subgroup. History/ Social African American/ Black * * * * American Indian * * * * Asian * * Filipino * * * * Hispanic or Latino * Pacific Islander * * * * White Males Females Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners * * * * with Disabilities * * Migrant Education * * * * Two or More Races * * * * *Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level and/or subgroup. Sonora Elementary 4

5 Academic Performance Index The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1,000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. The state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet. Statewide Rank: s receiving an API Base score are ranked in ten categories of equal size (deciles) from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to type of school (elementary, middle, or high school). Similar s Rank: s also receive a ranking that compares that school to 100 other schools with similar demographic characteristics. Each set of 100 schools is ranked by API score from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to indicate how well the school performed compared to similar schools. The first table displays the school s API ranks and actual API point changes by student group for the past three years. The second table displays, by student group, the most recent Growth API at the school, district, and state level. API Results Statewide Similar s Group All at the Actual API Change White Actual API Change Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Actual API Change Growth API Comparison Number of State Growth Score Number of Growth Score Number of Growth Score All at the ,664, Asian , Hispanic or Latino ,425, White ,221, Two or More Races , Socioeconomically Disadvantaged ,779, with Disabilities , Adequate Yearly Progress ( Year ) No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federal law enacted in January 2002 that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It mandates that all students (including students who are economically disadvantaged, are from racial or ethnic minority groups, have disabilities, or have limited English proficiency) in all grades meet the state academic achievement standards for and English/Language Arts by s must demonstrate Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) toward achieving that goal. The Federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements: Participation rate on the state s standards-based assessments in English/Language Arts (ELA) and. Percent proficient on the state s standards-based assessments in ELA and. API as an additional indicator. Graduation rate (for secondary schools). There are several consequences for schools that do not meet the AYP standards, including additional tutoring and replacing of staff. would also be allowed to transfer to schools (within their district) that have met their AYP, and the former school would be required to provide the transportation to the new site. Results of school and district performance are displayed in the chart. Federal Intervention Program ( Year ) Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) s and districts receiving Federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two consecutive years in the same content area (English/Language Arts or ) 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. Sonora Elementary has not met all the requirements for AYP, but has made enough progress to be placed in Safe Harbor status. Sonora Elementary continues in Year 1 Program Improvement for the school year. For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp. Made AYP Overall Yes Yes Met AYP Criteria English - Language Arts English - Language Arts Participation Rate Yes Yes Yes Yes Percent Proficient Yes Yes Yes Yes API Results Yes Yes Graduation Rate N/A N/A Federal Intervention Programs Program Improvement (PI) Status In PI Not in PI First Year in PI Year in PI ( ) Year 1 - # of s Currently in PI - 1 % of s Identified for PI % Sonora Elementary 5

6 Facilities Sonora Elementary was originally constructed in 1973 and is comprised of 46 classrooms, 1 gym, 1 multipurpose room/cafeteria, 1 library, 1 staff lounge, 1 computer lab, and 3 playgrounds. Recent remodeling included modernizing two classroom portables. Cleaning Process: The principal works daily with the maintenance department which is comprised of 4 full-time to ensure that the cleaning of the school is maintained to provide for a clean and safe school. The district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the district. A summary of these standards are available at the district office for review. Maintenance and Repair maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and work orders are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and highest priority are given to emergency repairs. While reviewing this report, please note that even minor discrepancies are reported in the inspection process. The items noted in the table have been corrected or are in the process of remediation out of the Deferred Maintenance budget. The district participates in the State Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides matching funds to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems. For the school year the district allocated $29,166 for deferred maintenance program. This represents.6% of the district s general fund budget. In , the citizens of Sonora voted to approve a 7.8 million facilities bond. A portion of the bond was used to improve school facilities and the safety of the students. In the summer of 2011, the school completed a $1.8 million parking lot/entry way project as part of the bond projects. Safe Plan Items Inspected Systems (Gas Leaks, Mech/ HVAC, Sewer) Interior Cleanliness (Overall Cleanliness, Pest/Vermin Infestation) Facility Conditions Date of Last Inspection: 10/08/2012 Overall Summary of Facility Conditions: Good Electrical Restrooms/Fountains Safety (Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials) Structural (Structural Damage, Roofs) External (Grounds, Windows, Doors, Gates, Fences) Facility Component System Status Good Fair Poor Deficiency & Remedial Actions Taken or Planned Safety of students and staff is a primary concern of Sonora Elementary. The school is always in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and state earthquake standards. The Site Safety plan was last reviewed and updated in January 2011 by the Safety Committee and my be viewed on our school s website at All revisions were communicated to both the classified and certificated staff. The school s disaster preparedness plan includes steps for ensuring student and staff safety during a disaster. Fire and disaster drills are conducted on a monthly basis throughout the school year. Lockdown drills are held at least once a year. are supervised before and after school by certificated staff, classified staff, and/or school principal. Classified staff supervise students during lunch. Certificated staff and classified staff help with supervision during lunch and break periods. There is a designated area for student drop off and pick up. Visitors must sign in at the school office and volunteers receive a training program. Teacher & Administrative Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget (Fiscal Year ) This table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of the districts budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE Web site, Average Salary Information Teachers - Principal - Superintendent State Beginning Teachers - $38,625 Mid-Range Teachers - $55,530 Highest Teachers - $70,729 Elementary Principals - $92,955 Middle Principals - $96,092 High Principals - $94,993 Superintendent - $106,757 Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget Teacher Salaries 46.7% 37.0% Administrative Salaries 7.0% 6.9% Hole in the wall in school office. Sonora Elementary 6

7 Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year ) The chart illustrates the average teacher salary at the school and compares it to the average teacher salary at the district and state (based on FY financial statements). Average Teacher Salaries & $63,663 - Percentage of Variation - & State All Elementary s $57,019 Percentage of Variation 11.65% Expenditures (Fiscal Year ) Sonora spent an average of $8329 to educate each student (based on FY audited financial statements). The table provides a comparison of a school s per pupil funding from unrestricted sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state. Expenditures per Pupil Total Expenditures Per Pupil $8,329 From Supplemental/Restricted Sources $2,631 From Basic/Unrestricted Sources $5,698 From Basic/Unrestricted Sources $5,698 Percentage of Variation between & - State From Basic/Unrestricted Sources $5,455 Percentage of Variation between & State 4.45% Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose use is controlled by law or donor. Money designated for specific purposes by the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/unrestricted expenditures, except for general guidelines, is not controlled by law or 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 For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the Ed-Data Web site at: ed-data.org. Revenue Sources (Fiscal Year ) In addition to general state funding, Sonora Elementary receives state and federal funding for the following categorical funds and other support programs: Title I and Title I Parent and Family Involvement; Title II Teacher Quality; Safety and Violence Protection; Supplementary Counseling. Data Sources Data within the SARC was provided by Sonora Elementary, retrieved from the SARC template, located on Dataquest ( data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest), and/or Ed-Data website. Dataquest is a search engine, maintained by the California Department of Education (CDE), which allows the public to search for facts and figures pertaining to schools and districts throughout the state. Among the data available, parents and community may find information about school performance, test scores, student demographics, staffing, and student misconduct/intervention. Ed-Data is a partnership of the CDE, EdSource, and the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) that provides extensive financial, demographic, and performance information about California s public kindergarten through grade twelve school districts and schools. Sonora Elementary 7