River Islands Technology Academy School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2013-14 School Year Published During 2014-15 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. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC. For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. View this SARC online at the school and/or LEA Web sites. For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. About This School Contact Information (Most Recent Year) School Contact Information School Name------- Street------- River Islands Technology Academy 18001 Commercial St. City, State, Zip------- Lathrop, CA 95330 Phone Number------- (209) 229-4700 Principal------- E-mail Address------- Web Site------- Brenda Leigh Scholl bscholl@riverislandsacademy.net www.riverislandsacademy.net CDS Code 39-68486-0127134 School Description and Mission Statement (Most Recent Year) We Are College Bound!!! We are a K-6, uniform academy where students understand our expectation that all of our students are COLLEGE BOUND! Technology has been beautifully integrated into the education process and every student has been issued a device to use daily in school and for homework. Technology enhances their educational experience and helps to open their minds to new things that could never have been introduced to them under a traditional learning experience. We are all on a journey to increase communication skills, creativity, content knowledge, and exposure to a variety of technologies. The goal is that our students will be well equipped to use these skills as young adults, throughout College, and even further when they take on successful careers. We lease our school site from Banta Elementary School District. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for River Islands Technology Academy Page 1 of 8
Our MISSION The School will provide each student with a safe, supportive, character building, orderly educational environment in which each student can achieve his/her potential through specialized technology based curriculum and experiential learning opportunities. Our VISION Successful integration of technology into all aspect of the educational processes administratively, pedagogically and scholastically; Mastery of academic standards via enhanced education through technology applications; and Universal adoption of technology into the culture of the community. The staff and students to develop the skills needed to enable them to address, use and process information using the most upto-date technologies available. The staff and students to develop the skills needed to install and maintain these up-to-date technologies. Involving students in the development of technology is a win-win situation. It enables the school to get more out of each technical skill that they will be able to use in their careers. Technology to develop efficient communications for interactions: a) within our school; b) between school and home and c) between our school and community. Technology planning that will take into account the most cost effective means of introducing new technologies and developing plans for upgrading into newer technologies as they unfold. Teachers to use technology to improve teaching and enhance student learning. Administrators to use technology to improve management functions, support decision making and increase organizational efficiency. Technology to be used to enable students to meet state-approved academic standards. Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2013-14) Grade Level Number of Students Kindergarten------- 54 Grade 1------- 54 Grade 2------- 54 Grade 3------- 54 Grade 4------- 64 Grade 5------- 64 Grade 6------- 51 Total Enrollment------- 395 Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2013-14) Group Percent of Total Enrollment Black or African American------- 4.6 American Indian or Alaska Native------- 0.3 Asian------- 12.2 Filipino------- 9.9 Hispanic or Latino------- 39.0 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8 White 26.3 Two or More Races 6.3 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 47.6 English Learners 18.2 Students with Disabilities 2.8 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for River Islands Technology Academy Page 2 of 8
A. Conditions of Learning State Priority: Basic The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State Priority (Priority 1): Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching; Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and School facilities are maintained in good repair. Teacher Credentials Teachers School 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 With Full Credential 0 13 16 Without Full Credential 0 1 0 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 0 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 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 2013-14) Location of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 100.00 0.00 All Schools in District 100.00 0.00 High-Poverty Schools in District 100.00 0.00 Low-Poverty Schools in District 0.00 0.00 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. Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2014-15) Year and month in which data were collected: January 2015 Core Curriculum Area Reading/Language Arts Mathematics Science------- Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption K-5 Reading Wonders, McGraw-Hill/2013 6-7 Collections, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/2014 K-5 My Math, McGraw Hill/2013 6 Big Ideas Math/Learning, Course 1/2014 7 Big Ideas Math/Learning, Course 2/2014 Open Source Material From Most Recent Adoption? Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy Yes 0 Yes 0 History-Social Science Health------- Visual and Performing Arts Open Source Material Open Source Material Open Source Material 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for River Islands Technology Academy Page 3 of 8
School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year) During the 2013-14 school year the facility was brand new. School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) 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 School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) Year and month in which data were collected: 01/27/2015 Repair Status Good Fair Poor Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Overall Facility Rating (Most Recent Year) Overall Rating Exemplary Good Fair Poor [ ] 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for River Islands Technology Academy Page 4 of 8
B. Pupil Outcomes State Priority: Pupil Achievement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Pupil Achievement State Priority (Priority 4): Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and its successor the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program); The Academic Performance Index; and The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress / Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students in Science (Three-Year Comparison) Subject Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) School District State 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) 66 52 38 52 60 59 60 Note: Science assessments include California Standards Tests (CSTs), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). 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 Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Results by Student Group in Science (School Year 2013-14) Group Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced All Students in the LEA 52 All Student at the School 66 Male------- 62 Female------- 70 Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian------- Filipino------- Hispanic or Latino 68 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White------- 76 Two or More Races------- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 39 English Learners------- Students with Disabilities Students Receiving Migrant Education Services Note: CAASPP includes science assessments (CSTs, CMA, and CAPA) in grades 5, 8, and 10. 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. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for River Islands Technology Academy Page 5 of 8
State Priority: Other Pupil Outcomes The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Other Pupil Outcomes State Priority (Priority 8): Pupil outcomes in the subject areas of English, mathematics, and physical education. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2013-14) Grade Level Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards -------5------- 8.1 17.7 32.3 Note: Percentages are not calculated 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. C. Engagement State Priority: Parental Involvement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3): Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each schoolsite. Opportunities for Parental Involvement (Most Recent Year) Our school is dedicated to providing a quality and exceptional education, and in order to meet these expectations, it is essential for parents to support their child and the school in providing the quality education they deserve. It is paramount that parents become actively involved and aware of their child s learning process, as well as, partner with their child s teacher to help in achieving their full potential and capability. We invite and encourage parent participation at River Islands Technology Academy by providing opportunities for parents to become involved through a variety of activities, such as booster club, assisting teachers, volunteering in classrooms, field trips etc. River Islands Technology Academy parents will volunteer 5 hours (per child) per month of service to the school, donate $25.00 (per child) per month to support the enrichment of the school program or arrange with their child s Teacher or the Principal another method of support. Refer to our Student Handbook for more information. State Priority: School Climate The SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6): Pupil suspension rates; Pupil expulsion rates; and Other local measures on the sense of safety. Suspensions and Expulsions Rate School District State 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Suspensions------- 0.7 5.7 5.1 4.4 Expulsions------- 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 Note: The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment x 100. School Safety Plan (Most Recent Year) River Islands Technology Academy has a comprehensive School Safety Plan. It was approved by the School Site Council on December 13, 2014 and is pending School Board approval. The members of the local Fire Department and Police Department have worked with school staff to ensure that our school safety plan meets all requirements. The School Safety Plan includes complete strategies and direction in case of fire, earthquakes, floods, bomb threats, and other possible occurrences. Rules and procedures are outlined in the Plan and the staff reviews safety procedures at least annually. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for River Islands Technology Academy Page 6 of 8
D. Other SARC Information The information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF. Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2013-14) AYP Criteria School District Made AYP Overall N/D N/D Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts N/D N/D Met Participation Rate: Mathematics N/D N/D Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts N/D N/D Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics N/D N/D Met Graduation Rate (if applicable) N/D N/D Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2014-15) Indicator School District Program Improvement Status N/D N/D First Year of Program Improvement N/D N/D Year in Program Improvement* N/D N/D Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/D N/D Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/D N/D Note: Cells with --- do not require data. * DW (determination waiver) indicates that the PI status of the school was carried over from the prior year in accordance with the flexibility granted through the federal waiver process. Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) Grade Level Avg. Class Size 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Number of Classes Avg. Number of Classes Avg. Number of Classes Class Class 1-20 21-32 33+ Size 1-20 21-32 33+ Size 1-20 21-32 33+ K 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note: Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class). 27 2 27 2 27 2 27 2 32 2 32 2 26 2 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for River Islands Technology Academy Page 7 of 8
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2013-14) Title Number of FTE Assigned to School Academic Counselor------- 0 Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) 0 --- Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 0 --- Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) 0 --- Psychologist------- 0.1 --- Social Worker------- 0 --- Nurse------- 0 --- Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 0.2 --- Resource Specialist------- 0 --- Other------- 1.0 --- Note: Cells with --- 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. Expenditures per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2012-13) Level Total Expenditures Per Pupil Supplemental/ Restricted Basic/ Unrestricted Average Teacher Salary State------- --- --- $4,690 $57,931 Note: Cells with --- do not require data. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2013-14) Public Charter School Grant Funds were used for start-up technology and professional development. No categorical funds were received during this year; however, after school tutoring was provided by Give Every Child a chance, a non-profit group. Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2012-13) Category District Amount State Average for Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $38,169 $38,970 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $57,910 $56,096 Highest Teacher Salary $71,569 $71,434 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $0 $91,570 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $0 $97,460 Average Principal Salary (High) $0 $99,544 Superintendent Salary $132,050 $107,071 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 43 36 Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 5 7 For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. Professional Development Beginning in June 2013 and throughout the 2013-14 School Year teachers took part in professional development which included: ELA and Math Common Core and Curriculum Implementation, Science (GEMS Units, NGSS, Robotics), Social Studies, Professional Learning Communities, Illuminate-Student Information System, ELD, First Aid and CPR, Applied Technology, Eighteen days of Professional Development took place during the 2013 summer and every Wednesday is a minimum day designated for Professional Development. There has been some in-class coaching for teachers and BTSA support for first year teachers. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for River Islands Technology Academy Page 8 of 8