School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2004-05 Published During 2005-06
Notes regarding the source and currency of data:Data included in this School Accountability Report Card (SARC) template are consistent with State Board of Education guidelines, which are available at the California Department of Education Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions05.asp Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2004-05 school year or from the two preceding years (2002-03 and 2003-04). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2003-04. Single-year column headings refer to the school year ending in that particular year. When no year is specified, data are from the most recent school year for which data are available.More information about SARC requirements is available at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/, including a SARC Preparation Guide at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/guide.asp and Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/questions.asp.
I. General InformationContact InformationInformation about school and district contacts.
School Information
District Information
School Name
Oakhurst Elementary
District Name
Bass Lake Joint Elementary
Principal
Kathleen Murphy
Superintendent
Dr. Michael McChesney
Street
49495 Road 427
40094 Indian Springs Rd.
City, State, Zip
Oakhurst, CA 93644-0395
Oakhurst, CA 93644-8729
Phone Number
559-642-1580
559-642-1555
FAX Number
559-642-1584
559-642-1556
Web Site
www.basslakejuesd.com
E-mail Address
kmurphy@blsd.k12.ca.us
CDS Code
20-65185-6024087
SARC Contact
Glenn Reid – Assistant Superintendent
School Description and Mission StatementInformation about the school, its programs, and its goals.
Oakhurst Elementary School, a K-5 school, is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, less than twenty miles south of the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park. Current enrollment is averaging 380 students. Oakhurst Elementary School officially opened its doors in 1950. The school has gone from a K-8 school to a K-6 school to currently serving K-5 students. Many of our parents, who have their own children currently enrolled, attended OES has children themselves.
Oakhurst Elementary School is dedicated to assist all children reach their fullest potential academically, physically, emotionally and socially. Curriculum and instruction is aligned to rigorous District and State grade level standards, outlining what every child should know and be able to do at the end of each grade level. Student readiness guides the implementation of curriculum and instruction, as we know that every child progresses at a different pace. Assessments are used for both instructional purposes and for the on-going monitoring of student progress. Report of student progress and achievement is done four times a year, via reports cards and parent/teacher conferences.
In order to accomplish our goal of providing a quality standards-based instructional program to all, it is imperative that we offer a rigorous curriculum that is research based and developmentally appropriate to all children. Learning will occur through effort, inquiry and exploration in a highly positive, nurturing and professional environment. We believe that dignity, respect, trust and high expectations must be modeled by staff, parents and students. It is our mission that staff and parents will work in concert with our community to help children realize their full potential.
Opportunities for Parental InvolvementInformation about the contact person for parental involvement and a description of organized opportunities for parental involvement at the school.
Contact Person Name
Contact Person Phone Number
There are a variety of meaningful and rewarding opportunities for parents to involve themselves in their child’s education. Oakhurst Elementary School encourages and enjoys the benefit of having parents involved at the school site and within the community. Opportunities for parents include but not limited to the following:
·1 Serving as a member of the School Based Coordinated Council
·2 Serving as a member of the Parent/Teacher Club
·3 Working in the classroom as a parent volunteer
·4 Assisting with classroom projects at home
·5 Assisting/volunteering in organizing and/or implementing various school-wide programs
·6 Serving as a parent chaperone on a grade level classroom field trip
·7 Serving as a member of the District’s Board of Trustees
·8 Serving on various District committees
·9 Attending school-wide functions and events throughout the school year
II. Demographic InformationStudent Enrollment -- Grade LevelData reported are the number of students in each grade level as reported by the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS).
Grade Level
Enrollment
Kindergarten
51
Grade 9
0
Grade 1
64
Grade 10
Grade 2
56
Grade 11
Grade 3
Grade 12
Grade 4
63
Ungraded Secondary
Grade 5
77
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Ungraded Elementary
Total Enrollment
375
Student Enrollment -- Racial and Ethnic SubgroupsData reported are the number and percent of students in each racial and ethnic subgroup as reported by CBEDS.
Racial and Ethnic Subgroup
NumberofStudents
PercentofStudents
African American
2
0.5
Hispanic or Latino
54
14.4
American Indian or Alaska Native
31
8.3
Pacific Islander
0.0
Asian
White (Not Hispanic)
273
72.8
Filipino
1
0.3
Multiple or No Response
12
3.2
III. School Safety and Climate for LearningSchool Safety PlanInformation about the currency and contents of the school's comprehensive safety plan.
Date of Last Review/Update
Date Last Discussed with Staff
A comprehensive School Safety Plan has been established by the District. This plan is reviewed annually by District and site level administrative personnel. The plain contains all mandated information.
School Programs and Practices That Promote a Positive Learning EnvironmentInformation about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the use of disciplinary strategies.
Oakhurst Elementary School eagerly accepts all students within the OES attendance area. As a neighborhood public school, Oakhurst Elementary School reflects the full spectrum of learners from those who are highly capable to those who struggle with a variety of learning disabilities. In order to meet the academic and social needs of our diverse student body, we have developed a full offering of practices and programs. Our aim is two fold; we strive to meet the individual needs of each student and we desire to build a strong school community built upon moral excellence, self respect, compassion and courtesy towards others. The following is a list of the many practices and commitments Oakhurst Elementary School offers and values:
·1 A caring, professional, student-centered staff
·2 A rigorous new language arts program, aligned to District and State standards
·3 School-wide emphasis on literacy and numeracy
·4 Dynamic, differentiated instruction
·5 On-going classroom assessments to monitor student progress and achievement
·6 Resource Specialist Program for those identified with specific learning disabilities
·7 Reading Rebound pull-out program offered by reading specialist (emphasis on K-2 students)
·8 After-school intervention clinics for those working below grade level
·9 Summer School program emphasizing literacy and numeracy
·10 A District community day school for students experiencing chronic behavior problems which interfere with success in the classroom
·11 Regular Student Study Team meetings and interventions
·12 Site staff development and grade-level planning time on early release days
·13 A reading specialist serving primary students in need of literacy support
·14 A school psychologist/counselor that performs necessary testing but also offers small group counseling sessions for students at-risk
·15 Weekly Friday Flag Salute honoring STAR Students and school pride
·16 School-wide student recognition in citizenship, academic achievement and attendance
·17 School-wide assemblies aligning to grade level standards
·18 School-wide events: Week of Words, OES Spirit Night, Family Nights
·19 Parent Volunteers in the classrooms
·20 Active Parent/Teacher Club
·21 School Based Coordinated Council Committee
Suspensions and ExpulsionsData reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total number of incidents that resulted in a suspension or expulsion). The rate of suspensions and expulsions is the total number of incidents divided by the school's total enrollment as reported by CBEDS for the given year.
School
District
2003
2004
2005
Number of Suspensions
20
32
93
86
141
Rate of Suspensions
.5
.8
.03
.7
.6
Number of Expulsions
Rate of Expulsions
IV. School FacilitiesSchool Facility Conditions -- General InformationInformation about the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.
Oakhurst Elementary School is set in the small, rural community of Oakhurst, California. The school was opened to the community in 1950 and has grown from the six original classrooms to twenty classrooms serving K-5 students, which include a resource specialist program and a classroom for students working with our reading specialist. We also have a full-service library housing eighteen computer work stations, a reading room, a tutoring room, and a cafeteria.
School Facility Conditions -- Results of Inspection and EvaluationData reported are the determination of good repair as documented in a completed Interim Evaluation Instrument, including the school site inspection date, the Interim Evaluation Instrument completion date, and the date of any remedial action taken or planned. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.
Facility inGood Repair
Yes
No
Gas Leaks
X
Mechanical Systems
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)
Structural Damage
Fire Safety
Electrical (interior and exterior)
Pest/Vermin Infestation
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)
Restrooms
Sewer
Playground/School Grounds
Other
V. Academic DataStandardized Testing and Reporting (STAR)Through the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program, students in grades 2 through 11 are tested annually in various subject areas. Currently, the STAR program includes California Standards Tests (CST) and a norm-referenced test (NRT). The CST tests English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Prior to 2005, the NRT tested reading/language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, spelling in grades 2 through 8, and science in grades 9 through 11. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only, and no longer tests science in any grade.California Standards Tests (CST)The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels. The five performance levels are Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets state standards), Basic (approaching state standards), Below Basic (below state standards), and Far Below Basic (well below state standards). Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet state standards in that content area. Students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to take the CST are tested using the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). Detailed information regarding CST and CAPA results for each grade and proficiency level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.CST -- All StudentsData reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
State
English-Language Arts
40
37
48
47
44
35
36
Mathematics
45
55
46
53
34
38
Science
39
29
27
25
History-Social Science
28
CST -- Racial and Ethnic SubgroupsData reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
Subject
AfricanAmerican
AmericanIndian orAlaskaNative
Hispanicor Latino
PacificIslander
White(notHispanic)
*
26
52
42
58
18
33
CST -- Other SubgroupsData reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
Male
Female
EnglishLearners
EconomicallyDisadvantaged
Students WithDisabilities
MigrantEducation
41
50
59
43
Norm-Referenced Test (NRT)Reading and mathematics results from the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), the current norm-referenced test (NRT) adopted by the State Board of Education, are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the 50th percentile (the national average). School results are compared to results at the district and state levels. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only and no longer tests science in any grade. Detailed information regarding results for each grade level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.NRT -- All StudentsData reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.
Reading
60
68
67
NRT -- Racial and Ethnic SubgroupsData reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.
62
NRT -- Other SubgroupsData reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.
69
Local AssessmentData reported are the percent of students meeting or exceeding the district standard.
Writing
K
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
California Physical Fitness TestData reported are the percent of students meeting fitness standards (scoring in the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards) for the most recent testing period. The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. Detailed information regarding the California Physical Fitness Test may be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
Total
9.3
14.6
3.0
8.1
12.5
3.4
24.5
26.7
22.3
13.7
19.2
9.7
28.8
30.9
26.8
25.8
27.5
Academic Performance Index (API)The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. On an interim basis, the state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet.Growth Targets: The annual growth target for a school is 5 percent of the distance between its API Base and 800. The growth target for a school at or above 800 is to remain at or above 800. Actual growth is the number of API points a school gained between its base and growth years. Schools that reach their annual targets are eligible for awards.Subgroup APIs and Targets: In addition to a schoolwide API, schools also receive API scores for each numerically significant subgroup in the school (i.e., racial/ethnic subgroups and socioeconomically disadvantaged students). Growth targets, equal to 80 percent of the school's target, are also set for each of the subgroups. Each subgroup must also meet its target for the school to be eligible for awards.Percent Tested: In order to be eligible for awards, elementary and middle schools must test at least 95 percent of their students in grades 2 through 8, and high schools must test at least 90 percent of their students in grades 9 through 11 on STAR assessments.Statewide Rank: Schools receiving an API Base score are ranked in 10 categories of equal size (deciles) from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), according to type of school (elementary, middle, or high school).Similar Schools Rank: Schools 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 schools most like it.API criteria are subject to change as new legislation is enacted. Detailed information about the API and the Public Schools Accountability Act (PSAA) can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/ or by speaking with the school principal.API -- SchoolwideData reported are API Base and Growth scores, growth targets, statewide and similar schools ranks, and percent tested.
API Base Data
API Growth Data
2002
From2002to 2003
From2003to 2004
From2004to 2005
Percent Tested
97
100
API Base Score
751
743
API Growth Score
761
773
Growth Target
Actual Growth
-8
30
Statewide Rank
Similar Schools Rank
API -- Racial and Ethnic SubgroupsData reported are API Base and Growth scores and growth targets.
768
752
747
791
-7
-5
API -- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged SubgroupData reported are API Base and Growth scores and growth targets.
674
700
689
721
686
716
-14
State Award and Intervention Programs
Although state intervention and awards programs are currently in the California Education Code, the programs were not funded for the period addressed by this report. Therefore, there are currently no data available to report.
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)The federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires that all schools and districts meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements. To comply with NCLB, California adopted AYP criteria that were approved by the U.S. Department of Education in June 2003. To make AYP, schools and districts are required each year to meet or exceed specific criteria in each of the following:
· Requirement 1: Participation rate on the state's standards-based assessments
· Requirement 2: Percent proficient on the state's standards-based assessments
· Requirement 3: API as an additional indicator
· Requirement 4: Graduation rate (for secondary schools)
Requirements 1 and 2 apply at the school, district, and subgroup levels. Requirements 3 and 4 apply only at the school and district levels, unless exception or "safe harbor" criteria are used. Detailed information about AYP can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/ or by speaking with the school principal.AYP All Criteria -- SchoolwideData reported indicate whether all AYP criteria were met for all students in a school or a district, or that exception (safe harbor) criteria were met, or that an appeal of the school's or district's AYP status was approved.
All Students
AYP Participation Rates and Proficiency Levels -- Schoolwide and SubgroupsData reported indicate whether AYP criteria for both the minimum participation rates and the percent proficient or above were met in a school or a district. Note: "n/a" means that the student group is not numerically significant.
N/A