Del Norte County Unified School District

Pine Grove Elementary School 900 Pine Grove Road Crescent City, CA 95531 Phone: 707-464-0350 Fax: 707-465-4775 Don Olson - Superintendent

2010-11 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Published During the 2011-12 School Year

[email protected] Lara Hirt – Principal [email protected]

District Mission Statement Del Norte County Unified School District is committed to providing an educational environment that supports, encourages and challenges each student and staff member, by establishing high standards, fostering mutual respect, and responsible citizenship. The District will build a foundation for lifelong success!

School Description and Mission Statement

Del Norte County Unified School District 301 W. Washington Blvd. Crescent City, CA 95531 707-464-6141 www.delnorte.k12.ca.us

Pine Grove School’s mission is to inspire all students to attain their full creative and academic potential by recognizing, valuing and developing each student’s strengths and talents. While we offer a rigorous curriculum based on CA State Standards and work toward the goal of all students reaching grade level proficiency, we also focus on the development of the individual student. Our school guidelines are: • • • •

Show Respect – treat others and their belongings the way you want to be treated Be Safe – keep yourself and others from being hurt Do Your Best – give it your all, make yourself proud Make Responsible Choices – make good choices on your own

DATA and ACCESS Ed-Data Partnership Web Site

Opportunities for Parental Involvement Pine Grove has an active Parent Teacher Organization that meets monthly and, through various fundraising efforts, supports activities that promote student involvement and success such as honoring students by providing Student of the Month parties and bringing in assemblies. PTO parents also sponsor the Pine Grove yearbook, bi-yearly Scholastic Book Fairs, and a Holiday Store. PTO parents also keep the school’s announcement board up to date and assist in supporting Student of the Month assemblies. Parents serve on the School Site Council and are integral toward the development and approval of the legislatively required Single Plan for Student Achievement and School Accountability Report Card. Pine Grove hosts Back to School Night in the fall and a Book Picnic in the spring. These events are scheduled in the evening to assure that most parents are available to participate. The Spring Book Picnic event includes a family BBQ and a book for each student. These events have been very successful in bringing families to Pine Grove. Parents also serve as classroom volunteers, drive for field trips, and are guest speakers in classrooms providing information on a number of subjects aligning to the State Standards.

2010-11 Student Enrollments by Grade Level Total Enrollment = 222 Students

Ed-Data is a partnership of the CDE, EdSource and the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) that provides extensive financial, demographic, and performance information about California’s public kindergarten through grade twelve school districts and schools.

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., Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners).

Internet Access

28

39

30

K in d e r g a r t e n

1s t G rad e

2n d Grad e

53 3rd Grad e

30 4th Grad e

42 5th Grad e

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available on 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

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 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. .

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution 2008-09

2009-10

Avg. Class Size

1-20

K

18.5

2

23

1

26.0

1

1

20.0

2

23

1.5

26.0

1

2

21.0

25.5

2

29.0

1

3

19.5

24

1

20.7

4

35.0

5

24.0

1

6

31.0

1

Grade

Number of Classrooms 21-32

33+

Avg. Class Size

2010-11

1 2 1

Number of Classrooms 1-20

21-32

33+

35

K-3

1

31

1

24

1

Avg. Class Size

Number of Classrooms 1-20

1

32.0 18.5

21-32

33+

2 1

1

1

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category.

Student Enrollment Demographics Based on 222 students

Enrollment by Demographics

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

Based on 222 Students

English Learners Students with Disabilities

African American 1%

8.1% 18.5%

School Safety Plan

American Indian/Alaskan 14% Asian 3%

Filipino 2% Hawaiian 0%

White 62% Hisp. 18%

Suspensions and Expulsions – Three Year Comparison Pine Grove

68.5%

Del Norte County USD

Rate

08-09

09-10

10-11

08-09

09-10

10-11

Suspension Rate

14.7

20.8

27.5

13.1

28.9

20.6

Expulsion Rate

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.4

0.6

0.7

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.

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School safety is a high priority and everyone’s responsibility at Pine Grove School. In conjunction with Senate Bill 187, Pine Grove school adheres to the 7 planning steps listed in the “Safe Schools: Planning Guide for Action.” The staff receives ongoing Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) safety training according to their roles and responsibilities as active Crises Response Team Members. The school, including students and staff, regularly participates in safety drill preparedness exercises including monthly fire drills, lockdown, earthquake and evacuation. Other agency involvement and collaboration includes planning with local law enforcement, fire department, medical personnel, social services, and the public health department. Each campus visitor checks into the office and wears a Pine Grove Visitor Badge during their visit. Visitors without a badge are asked to get office clearance. As recommended by the Violence Prevention and Response Task Force, Pine Grove has two crises response boxes that contain vital information including response and recovery phases of incidents in the event that the school needs to evacuate the building. Pine Grove School is adequately prepared with enough supplies to “shelter in place” for a period of up to 72 hours. Each year the staff participates in the “Safe School Questionnaire” and students participate in the California Healthy Kids Survey. The information gleaned from these surveys serves as tools for continuous feedback toward the improvement of school safety. Pine Grove follows Del Norte County Unified School District procedures for Child abuse reporting, suspension/expulsion policies, and procedures for notifying teachers of dangerous pupils, dress code and sexual harassment. The school’s comprehensive safety plan is available for review in the main office upon request.

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2011-12) Pine Grove School provides a clean, safe environment for students, staff and volunteers. The custodial team ensures that the facilities are well maintained. The District has a scheduled annual maintenance program as well as a five-year plan for larger maintenance projects. .

School Facility Inspection. Repairs, Actions. Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

N/A

On December 2, 2011, Pine Grove School was inspected an evaluated by the Custodial Coordinator for the District, using the Interim Evaluation Instrument developed by the Office of Public School Construction. All areas were in good repair, with exceptions noted below.

√

N/A

Repairs Needed

√

N/A

√

N/A

√

N/A

Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs

√

N/A

There is no heat in rooms 9, 11, 13 & 16, Water damage in rooms 14 & 19, Mold odor in room 14 and low pressure at the drinking fountain in the playground.

External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences

√

N/A

Repair Status

School Facility Good Repair Status

Good

Item Inspected Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer

Fair

Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned

Poor

√

Interior: Interior Surfaces

N/A

√

Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation Electrical: Electrical Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials

Overall Rating

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

N/A

Good

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair

Repairs will be made as necessary making sure students and teachers are safe and warm.

Teacher Credentials

Professional Development

This table displays information on teacher credentials and qualifications. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found on the CDE DataQuest Web

The Del Norte County Unified School District provides ongoing professional development opportunities. The major emphasis of our staff development is in the area of Response to Intervention (RTI), technology support programs, instruction as well as a teacher tool, and developing Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s). Character Based Literacy, Direct Instruction and Step Up to Writing are other professional developments used in the district.

Teachers

Del Norte County USD

Pine Grove 2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2010-11

With Full Credential

14

11

10

180

Without Full Credential

0

0

0

0

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence

0

0

0

0

Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Indicator

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners

0

0

0

Total Teacher Misassignments

0

0

0

Vacant Teacher Positions

0

0

0

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Our focus is in improving student achievement using data, developing individual plans to support student learning, and monitoring the progress. For the previous three school years, four days were dedicated to staff and professional development each year.

Core Academic Courses Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers in the school, in all schools in the district. High poverty schools are defined as those schools with student participation of approximately 75 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low poverty schools are those with student participation of approximately 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB, please visit the Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page.

% of Classes in Core Academic Subjects Location of Classes 2009-10

NCLB Compliant Teachers

Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers

Pine Grove

100.0

0.0

Del Norte County USD

100.0

0.0

High-Poverty Schools in District

100.0

0.0

Low-Poverty Schools in District

-

-

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (2011-12) Title

Number of FTE Assigned to School

Library Media Teacher (Librarian)

2%

Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)

2%

Psychologist

14%

Nurse

7%

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist

19%

Resource Specialist (non-teaching)

50%

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2011-12) This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. The District meets the State guidelines for textbooks and instructional materials. The District has affirmed that each pupil, including English Learners, have their own textbook to use in class and to take home.

Percent of Students who lack their own assigned textbooks and instructional materials:

Core Curriculum Area

Textbook – Year Adopted

Reading/Language Arts, (K-5)

Houghton Mifflin – Adopted 2006

0%

Reading/Language Arts, (6-8)

McDougal Littell – Adopted 2006

0%

Mathematics, (K-5)

Harcourt School Publishers – Adopted 2008

0%

Mathematics, (6-8)

Prentice Hall Mathematics – Adopted 2008

0%

Science, (K-5)

MacMillan/McGraw Hill – Adopted 2007

0%

Science, (6-8)

Glencoe/McGraw Hill – Adopted 2007

0%

History-Social Science, (K-5)

Pearson/Scott Forseman – Adopted 2006

0%

History-Social Science, (6-8)

Pearson/Prentice Hall – Adopted 2006 TCI (as supplemental)

0%

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Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2009-10) This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found on the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page

Level

Total Expenditure s Per Pupil

Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental/ Restricted)

Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic/ Unrestricted)

Average Teacher Salary

Pine Grove

$11,861

$4,724

$7,137

$61,176

Del Norte County USD

$11,546

$4.891

$6,655

$61,176

2.73%

-3.42%

7.24%

0%

California

$5,455

$63,062

% Difference between School Site and State

30.84%

-2.99%

% Difference between School Site and District

The figures shown in the table above reflect the direct cost of educational services, per Average Daily Attendance (ADA), excluding food services, facilities acquisition and construction, and certain other expenditures. In addition to general fund state funding, the Del Norte County Unified School District received state and federal categorical funding for categorical, special education, and support programs.

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2009-10) 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 a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size based on the salary schedule. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page.

Category

District Amount

State Average For Districts in Same Category

Beginning Teacher Salary

$39,598

$39,074

Mid-Range Teacher Salary

$60,048

$60,172

Highest Teacher Salary

$68,945

$78,468

Average Principal Salary (Elementary)

$88,233

$95,926

Average Principal Salary (Middle)

$94,080

$99,356

Average Principal Salary (High)

$97,234

$107,041

Superintendent Salary

$145,745

$148,555

Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries

34 %

38 %

Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries

6%

6%

Types of Services Funded

(Fiscal Year 2010-11) At the school site level, each year the site council for Pine Grove School (comprised of representatives including teachers, support staff, parents, community members and the principal) update the School Site Plan, analyzing and reviewing information from standardized tests as well as classroom summative and formative assessments. Goals for the year are written including participating school groups, anticipated annual performance growth and how the goals will be measured. The school plan is updated to state the actions to be taken, when the actions will begin/end and what the estimated costs will be. During the 2008-09 school year, the following areas were recommended by the site council using school allotted categorical funds: • Weekly team meetings to discuss student progress and needed adjustments to teaching and curriculum • Teacher training in the delivery of explicit, direct instruction • Small group tutoring after school for high risk students in the areas of reading and math

• Use

of PE teacher, Computer IA and Music teacher to provide targeted

Universal Access small group instruction for all students.

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2011-12) Indicator

Pine Grove

Del Norte County USD

Program Improvement Status

Not in PI

In PI

First Year of Program Improvement

2011-12

Year in Program Improvement

Year 1

Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement

N/A

5

Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement

N/A

45.5

5

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. Detailed information about PI identification can be found on the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Web page

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students Three-Year Comparison Pine Grove

Del Norte County USD

California

Subject

08-09

09-10

10-11

08-09

09-10

10-11

08-09

09-10

10-11

English-Language Arts

44%

35%

46%

43%

45%

46%

50%

52%

54%

Mathematics

52%

53%

48%

41%

42%

44%

46%

48%

50%

Science

36%

24%

56%

42%

51%

54%

50%

54%

56%

History-Social Science

0%

0%

0%

28%

36%

38%

41%

44%

48%

Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group (School Year 2010-11) This 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.

Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced Group

English Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

HistorySocial Science

California Standards Tests For the 2011 STAR exam, students in grades 2-11 took an English-language arts and mathematics test. Students in Grade 4 and 7 also participated in an essay writing test. Historysocial science tests were given to students in grades 8 and 11, and students in grades 5, 8, and 10 took a science test. Students in grades 9-11 were also able to take end-of-course tests in science and history-social science if they were enrolled in the corresponding courses. Because tests are meant to measure how well students achieve standards rather than how well they do compared to other students, the results are reported as performance levels.

African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian

-

-

-

N/A

40

36

0

N/A

*

*

*

N/A

Filipino

*

*

*

N/A

Hispanic or Latino

39

57

0

N/A

Pacific Islander

*

*

*

N/A

• Basic

White (not Hispanic)

52

50

70

N/A

• Below basic

Male

41

42

57

N/A

• Far below basic

Female

52

54

54

N/A

Economically Disadvantaged

38

41

32

N/A

English Learners

18

27

0

N/A

Students with Disabilities

25

38

0

N/A

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

*

*

*

N/A

California Physical Fitness Test Results The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state levels, may be found on the CDE Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) Web page. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

School Year 10-11

Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones

Grade Level

Four of Six Standards

Five of Six Standards

Six of Six Standards

5

21.2%

31.3%

29.3%

7

N/A

N/A

N/A

9

N/A

N/A

N/A

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The five performance levels are: • Advanced (exceeds State Standards) • Proficient (meets Standards)

Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet State Standards in that content area. The tables show the percentage of students that scored at Proficient or Advanced levels in Englishlanguage arts, mathematics, science, and history-social science. For a complete report on all groups and their scores by grade level, please visit http://star.cde.ca.gov/. *Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

Academic Performance Index

Academic Performance Index

API Rank

2008

2009

2010

Statewide

3

4

2

Similar Schools

1

1

1

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found on the CDE Academic Performance Index (API) Web page.

API Growth by Student Group – Three Year Comparison Group

Actual API Change

Growth API Score 2011

08-09

09-10

1011

All Students at the School

36

-18

11

739

African American

N/A

N/A

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

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Pacific Islander

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

White (not Hispanic)

30

-16

12

765

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

5

-6

-7

723

English Learners

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Students with Disabilities

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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: one to ten. A statewide rank of one means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of ten 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 one 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 ten means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.

Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group

“N/A” means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data. “B” means this is either an LEA or an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school. Schools participating in the ASAM do not currently receive growth, target information, or statewide or similar schools rankings on this report in recognition of their markedly different educational missions and populations served. ASAM schools are covered under the Alternative Accountability system as required by Education Code Section 52052 and not the API accountability system. However, API information is needed to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law. Growth, target and rank information are not applicable to LEAs.

Adequate Yearly Progress

Adequate Yearly Progress

The federal NCLB Act 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) Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found on the CDE Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Web page.

Three-Year Comparison This table displays, by student group, the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.

Adequate Yearly Progress Criteria – 2010-11 Pine Grove Met Overall AYP

Del Norte County USD

No

No

AYP Criteria

English-Language Arts

Mathematics

EnglishLanguage Arts

Mathematics

Participation Rate

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Percent Proficient

Yes

No

No

No

Met API

Yes

Yes

Met Graduation Rate

N/A

Yes

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria. “YES” Met 2011 AYP Criteria “No” Did not Meet 2011 AYP Criteria

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