Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School 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------- Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School 1095 East San Bernardino Avenue City, State, Zip------- South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone Number------- (530) 543-2371 Principal------- E-mail Address------- Web Site------- Joel Dameral jdameral@ltusd.org www.ltusd.org CDS Code 09-61903-0110155 District Contact Information District Name------- Phone Number------- (530) 541-2850 Superintendent------ - E-mail Address------- Web Site------- Lake Tahoe Unified School District Dr. James Tarwater jtarwater@ltusd.org www.ltusd.org School Description and Mission Statement (Most Recent Year) Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School is located approximately four and a half miles west of the City of South Lake Tahoe off Highway 89 in Tahoe Paradise. Situated in El Dorado County, Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School is one of four elementary schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. The enrollment for kindergarten through grade five is 397 students, taught by seventeen teachers. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 1 of 11
The Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School was established in September 2005 to provide project-based, thematic, interactive instruction using environmental themes and technology articulated through the grade levels to foster life-long stewardship of the environment and to assist students to achieve their maximum potential in their academic, social, and civic development. The districtl offers a Transitional Kindergarten Program for parents wishing to place their child in a two-year kindergarten program or has a September birthday, allowing them the gift of time. The school also offers Kid Zone, which is a before-school child care program for grades kindergarten through five. The school is housed in the former location of Meyers Elementary School, which closed its doors in June 2004 due to a decline in the student population of the District. There is tremendous support and commitment from parents and the community. Parents support their students and school by assisting in classroom and field trip learning activities. The PTA and the School Site Council share strong parental leadership and participation. Many parents also contribute by donating time and sharing their expertise and special interests. Our mission statement is Every Day is Earth Day and the Motto for Success is Be the Best You Can Be (John Wooden). Mr. Comlossy s 5th grade class participated and won the Jiminy Cricket s Environmentality Statewide Challenge in 2006. In addition, they were selected as finalists in the 2007 contest. California School Boards Association presented the Environmental School a Golden Bell Award in 2010 "For Outstanding Science Program-Every Day is Earth Day." California Business for Education in Excellence Honor Roll for 2009 and 2010. We have been recognized as a California Distinguished School for 2014. Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2013-14) Grade Level Number of Students Kindergarten------- 68 Grade 1------- 66 Grade 2------- 58 Grade 3------- 66 Grade 4------- 63 Grade 5------- 63 Total Enrollment------- 384 Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2013-14) Group Percent of Total Enrollment Black or African American------- 0.0 American Indian or Alaska Native------- 0.0 Asian------- 1.0 Filipino------- 0.8 Hispanic or Latino------- 9.6 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5 White 84.9 Two or More Races 2.9 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 18.5 English Learners 2.6 Students with Disabilities 9.9 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 2 of 11
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 District 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2014-15 With Full Credential 19 19.5 19.5 210 Without Full Credential 0 0 0 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 99.59 0.41 High-Poverty Schools in District 99.57 0.43 Low-Poverty Schools in District 100.00 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: ELA: 6/25/2002 & Math 4/8/2008 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Textbook selection is accomplished through a district-wide Curriculum Council, involving teachers from all district elementary schools. The staff at Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School is involved with the District s process for reviewing and adopting textbooks. This process allows professional staff input to ensure that up-to-date materials of high quality are available to our students. Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School is currently using the following texts adopted from the most recent state-approved list: McMillan McGraw Math 2009, Houghton Mifflin Reading/Language Arts series 2004, McMillan McGraw Hill Social Studies 2007, and McMillan McGraw Hill Science 2008. Supplemental materials include Read Naturally, Fastt Math, Online Assessment Reporting System, Brain Pop, Renaissance Learning, IXL/Quia and Spelling City software and integrated curriculum materials. Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School, which has a secondary focus on technology, has invested a large amount in the purchase of mobile netbook computers and SmartBoard technology. The school has one SmartBoard in each K-5 classroom with Internet access, along with 276 mobile netbooks for classroom use. Each teacher uses 1 to 1 netbooks in order to integrate technology with grade level standards. The school provides netbooks to take home in grades 3-5 and a complete class set in grade 2, and 12 units in grade 1. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 3 of 11
The school library is open and available to students 30 minutes before school, and the new library is automated and is in the process of increasing its selection of fiction and non-fiction books. The Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School staff believes in providing the least restrictive program for students. The school supports a blended service delivery model which coordinates appropriate interventions between special education and regular education students. Questions regarding the information presented in this report may be directed to your principal, Dr. James R. Tarwater, at (530) 541-2850. CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT Training and curriculum activities tailored to the school are essential for maintaining and improving our instructional program. Teachers receive increased educational opportunities in differentiated instruction to meet individual needs. They utilize technology as a part of, and to supplement, grade level content standards. Students and teachers use the Internet to access current in depth science (life, earth and physical) information and basic skills reinforcement. Core Curriculum Area Reading/Language Arts Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption Houghton Mifflin (2003), grades 1-5; Big Books (K-1), one set per class. McMillan McGraw (2009); CA Math, grades K-1, one kit per class, grades 1-2, two journals and one homework book. Grades 3-5, (English and Spanish); two journals, one reference book, one homework book; Science------- McMillan McGraw (2008), one kit per class; grade 1, one Big Book set per class; grade 2, one Big Book set per class; grades 3-5. History-Social Science Visual and Performing Arts McMillan McGraw (2007), grade K, one kit per class; grade 1, one Big Book set per class; grades 2-5. Instrumental Music grades 4-6: Standards of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1; Mueller Rausch String Method, Book 1. Instrumental Music grades 6-8: Standards of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Book 2 and 3; Essentials of Music Theory, Alfred Books 1-3; Mueller Rausch String Method, Books 1-3. All Levels: Various band and orchestral arrangements of band and orchestral literature From Most Recent Adoption? Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy Yes 0 Yes 0 Yes 0 Yes 0 N/A School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year) Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School is well maintained, clean, and safe, and provides an extremely positive atmosphere for learning to take place. We were modernized in the summer of 2013, including walls being added to each open space classroom, new heating and control system, dual glazing windows, new doors, acoustical sound control, and PA/Intercom Master Clock system. The Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School was re-opened and established in September 2005 to provide interactive instruction using science and technology as a project based magnet school. The main facility is 36,639 square feet, which adequately houses the number of students. The school was completely re-roofed in 1999. The summer of 2001 a $250,000 seismic retrofit was completed. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 4 of 11
The condition of the entire school has been upgraded to good as a result of the modernization project during the summer of 2013. During the summer of 2003, the multipurpose room, office area, faculty lounge, library area, workroom and restroom facilities were modernized. A new school library was installed in January 2006. The school, situated on 12.28 acres, is well maintained and aesthetically pleasing. Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School has a large playground consisting of blacktop, turf, and new playground equipment. The site is in need of the playground being resurfaces, and safety enhancements to the entrance. Regular school safety, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills reinforce our safety preparedness procedures that are reviewed with all students and staff. Campus supervision is provided by teachers, classified personnel, and the Principal. The site maintains a designated Site Safety Lead Committee. Regularly scheduled site safety meetings are held at the site. The site maintains a trained Incident Management Team and responds to emergencies according to the Incident Command System as per the National Incident Management System. The Lake Tahoe Unified School District s Emergency Operational Plan and Action Plan is updated regularly using the Bowmac REDI for School Emergencies website and communicates with the public through the Blackboard Connect-Ed phone contact system. The school and district work in partnership with local and state law enforcement and fire agencies in addition to agencies in the public and private sectors to insure safe and peaceful schools. 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: 12/12/2014 Repair Status Good Fair Poor Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned [ ] [X] [ ] resurfacing playground and security enhancement to entrance. Overall Facility Rating (Most Recent Year) Overall Rating Exemplary Good Fair Poor [ ] 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 5 of 11
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) 85 85 87 58 57 54 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 54 All Student at the School 87 Male------- 96 Female------- 80 Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian------- Filipino------- Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White------- 87 Two or More Races------- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 75 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 Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 6 of 11
Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students (Three-Year Comparison) Subject Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) School District State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 English-Language Arts 86 90 83 54 57 51 54 56 55 Mathematics------- 89 91 86 52 57 51 49 50 50 History-Social Science 38 44 38 48 49 49 Note: STAR Program was last administered in 2012-13. 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. Academic Performance Index Ranks (Three-Year Comparison) API Rank 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Statewide------- 10 10 10 Similar Schools------- 9 10 9 Note: For 2014 and subsequent years, the statewide and similar schools ranks will no longer be produced. Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group (Three-Year Comparison) Group Actual API Change 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 All Students at the School -4 8-11 Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian------- Filipino------- Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White------- -1 5-5 Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities Note: "N/D means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report. B means the school did not have a valid API Base and there is no Growth or target information. C means the school had significant demographic changes and there is no Growth or target information. 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------- 25.4 30.2 6.3 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. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 7 of 11
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) There is tremendous support and commitment from parents and the community. Parents support their students and school by assisting in classroom and field trip learning activities. The PTA and the School Site Council share strong parental leadership and participation. Many parents also contribute by donating time and sharing their expertise and special interests. The following are ways for parents to stay involved and informed: In the fall of each school year, Back to School night will be held to share with parents the School s programs to meet the needs of all students. The school will provide a flexible number of meetings throughout the year to encourage parent involvement. Topics covered during the meetings or through a newsletter may include: 1. Improving two-way communication between the school and home and home and the school. 2. Discussing current student assessment data and student progress. 3. Providing information about school and district resources for student academic improvement. 4. Evaluating the effectiveness of the school s parent involvement policy to increase parent participation in school activities. 5. Conferencing with teachers. 6. Providing training programs to help parents support and work with their children at home and at school. 7. Advocating for teachers and parents. 8. Valuing cultural diversity. Parental input from the parent meetings and training sessions will be shared with the School Site Council (SSC) to provide an organized, ongoing, timely way to involve parents in the planning, review, and improvement of the program. A school wide communication system (Connect-Ed) or parent newsletter is mailed or emailed home informing parent/community of all meetings of interest. For special meetings, targeted language groups receive notice in their language. Every attempt will be made to contact parents in their primary language. During parent meetings, opportunities will be offered for the discussion of parental suggestions. Responses to suggestions will be reviewed in a timely fashion, and if possible, by the next scheduled meeting. Topics that are appropriate for SSC review/action will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Parents are notified annually of individual student assessment results and are provided with guidance on interpreting the results. An explanation of the information is available in Spanish. Translation and communication in appropriate languages at any of these forums will be provided. Accessibility and opportunities for parents with disabilities and parents of migratory students will be provided. 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------- 0.3 0.3 1.0 6.5 6.3 5.3 5.7 5.1 4.4 Expulsions------- 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 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) Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 8 of 11
The school is well maintained, clean and safe, and provides a positive atmosphere for learning to take place. Regular school safety, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills reinforce our safety preparedness procedures that are reviewed with all students and staff. Campus supervision is provided by teachers, classified personnel, and the Principal. The site maintains a designated Site Safety Committee who meets regularly with staff. The site maintains a trained Incident Management Team and responds to emergencies according to the Incident Command System as per the National Incident Management System. The Lake Tahoe Unified School District s Emergency Operational Plan is updated regularly using the Bowmac REDI for School Emergencies website and communicates with the public through the Blackboard Connect-Ed phone contact system. The school and district work in partnership with local and state law enforcement and fire agencies in addition to the public and private sectors. The Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School will conduct a minimum of 10 emergency drills utilizing Lake Tahoe Unified School District s plans and procedures for student, staff, volunteer and visitor accountability. Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Safety Representative will evaluate all drills and maintain the records in the Comprehensive Safe School Plan binder that is available for public review in the school office. 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) Made AYP Overall Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts Met Participation Rate: Mathematics Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2014-15) Program Improvement Status AYP Criteria School District Indicator School District First Year of Program Improvement 2007-2008 Year in Program Improvement* Year 3 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 5 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement --- 100.0 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. In PI 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 9 of 11
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 20.3 3 0 0 17 1 3 17 1 3 1 21 3 0 0 14 4 17 1 3 2 20.3 3 0 0 16 2 2 15 4 3 21.3 3 0 0 21 3 22 3 4 32 0 1 1 20 1 2 21 1 2 5 31 0 2 0 32 2 21 1 2 Other Note: Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class). 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).719 --- Psychologist------- 0.5 --- Social Worker------- 0 --- Nurse-------.25 --- Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist.75 --- Resource Specialist-------.5 --- Other------- 6.0 --- 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 School Site------- $7,395 $2,411 $5,524 $63,303 District------- --- --- $6269 $66,972 Percent Difference: School Site and District --- --- -11.9-5.5 State------- --- --- $4,690 $63,037 Percent Difference: School Site and State --- --- 17.8 0.4 Note: Cells with --- do not require data. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 10 of 11
Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2013-14) Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2012-13) Category District Amount State Average for Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $40,201 $38,920 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $61,437 $59,803 Highest Teacher Salary $85,618 $78,096 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $108,042 $95,836 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $130,824 $99,849 Average Principal Salary (High) $112,452 $107,599 Superintendent Salary $164,486 $151,912 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 42 37 Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 5 6 For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. Professional Development The move by California to the Common Core State Standards provides the natural choice for our staff development concentration. The state has also infused a large sum of money to support technology and staff development. Lake Tahoe Unified School District has a leg up on most other districts in technology- so we are concentrating on funding a variety of staff development opportunities. Staff Development at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School is both Principal and Staff driven. One integral part of our staff development plan this year is having the teachers meet at our site to determine staff development needs. The teachers have been guided through looking at the new CCSS standards and prioritizing the Power Standards and the Supporting Standards. This information will be delivered to a District wide grade level meeting in January. A goal for LTESMS is for each District grade level to meet on a regular basis to support each other with lessons and strategies all while moving toward the CCSS model of instruction. Along with the grade level meetings teachers have been given the chance to go to staff development programs outside the district. The number of days would vary with the specific training and staff involved. We have been to such trainings as Marzano Vocab for the Common Core, National Science Teacher Association conference, Positive Behavior and Intervention Service training, and Close Reading instruction. New opportunities are presented daily and decided on a case by case basis through the LTUSD Leadership Team. 2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School Page 11 of 11