John Sinnott Elementary School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2011–12 School Year Published During 2012–13 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.
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/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.
I. Data and Access Ed-Data Partnership Web Site Ed-Data is a partnership of the CDE, EdSource, and the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) that provides extensive financial, demographic, and performance information about California’s public kindergarten through grade twelve school districts and schools.
DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ 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., state Academic Performance Index [API], federal Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.
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II. About This School Contact Information (School Year 2012–13) School
District
School Name
John Sinnott Elementary
District Name
Milpitas Unified
Street
2025 Yellowstone Ave.
Phone Number
(408) 635-2600
City, State, Zip
Milpitas, CA, 95035-6951
Web Site
www.musd.org
Phone Number
(408) 635-2674
Superintendent
Cary Matsuoka
Principal
Mr. Tony Frascone, Principal
E-mail Address
[email protected]
E-mail Address
[email protected]
CDS Code
43733876047625
School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2011–12) John Sinnott Elementary School shares the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) vision that every student is valued, challenged, and successful. As outlined in our Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), our goal is to Close the Achievement Gap while Increasing Academic Achievement for All Students. As a means to achieve this goal, we view our parents and families as our partners in providing our students with the best, well rounded educational program possible. We maintain high expectations and model positive performance, guiding students to become life long learners who will be successful citizens in the 21st century. Sinnott Elementary School opened in the fall of 1968. It is one of nine elementary schools serving students in the city of Milpitas. Sinnott has an enrollment of over 700 students, earning Sinnott the title as the largest elementary school in MUSD. Sinnott is a kindergarten through sixth grade elementary school with an ethnically diverse student population. Sinnott’s outstanding, certificated and classified staff members are collectively committed to working together as a team. Each member supports the District’s vision of “Every Student Valued, Every Student Challenged, Every Student Successful.”, and brings his/her own unique talents and strengths to our school. Sinnott teachers and support staff believe that a strong academic focus, supported by a positive and caring learning environment are essential to our students’ success. Our staff of talented teachers provides high-quality instruction in the classroom, and emphasizes high expectations for all students. We also provide intervention and enrichment opportunities, before and after school tutoring classes, and homework club. We place a strong emphasis on a safe and dynamic environment to meet the effective and cognitive needs of all students. Our school also meets the needs of all students through many special programs including Class Size Reduction (CSR) in grades 1 and 2, EL primary language support, Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) in grades 4-6, a Speech and Language Pathologist(SLP), a Science Specialist in grades 4-6, a Physical Education(PE) Instructional Assistant, and Special Education. We also have a modified CSR model in our kindergarten classrooms. The staff at Sinnott School believes that all children can learn and be successful. We have a Wildcat Care Card program recognizing positive behavior, Safety Patrol, Peer Tutors, Student Council, Welcoming Committee, Photo Club, and the Order of Distinguished Service (ODS) to encourage students to participate in school-wide community service and develop good citizenship. Students also serve the school as flag monitors, cafeteria helpers, and recycle monitors. Each year the student council leads the school in the Jack Emery Drive; which provides food to Milpitas families in need. In addition, Sinnott students participate in the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. The experience empowers students to make a difference in the lives of other children around the world. We are committed to celebrating our diverse student body by developing an inclusive, caring educational community in which all students have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential. Here at Sinnott, we strive to create a stimulating and challenging learning environment which provides varied approaches to learning. We believe in the utilization of Best Practices. This is done through the incorporation of Brain Compatible Strategies, the Multiple Intelligences, and increasing student engagement by including Qualities of Engaging Student Work (Schleckty). We equip our students to become powerful thinkers, effective communicators, self-directed learners, and responsible citizens. We support developing the whole child by placing significant emphasis on character development and service learning opportunities. A signature practice, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), is utilized to make content material comprehensible to EL students as well as students with English as their primary language. The protocol is composed of thirty features grouped into eight main components: Lesson Preparation, Building Background, Comprehensible Input, Strategies, Interaction, Practice/Application, Lesson Delivery, and Review/Assessment. These components emphasize the instructional practices that are critical for second language learners as well as high-quality practices that benefit all students. While walking through classrooms, children can be seen sharing with an "elbow partner", walking the "conga line", or dancing in a "boogie and share" exercise. Technology is one way Sinnott staff integrates instructional practices into the SIOP model and includes Brain Compatible Strategies in the classroom. The implementation of technology is used to develop concepts and help make students’ learning experiences meaningful. Each classroom has access to the Internet. Our computer lab has twenty-one networked computers, two networked printers, and an LCD projector. In addition, two Promethean Boards and two Smart Boards were recently purchased to provide another opportunity for students to access technology and be prepared for the evolving world that we live in. Sinnott also has an in-house television station where students organize, produce, and anchor a monthly news broadcast. We are committed to increasing the technological skills and opportunities for students by continuing our effort to put more technology in the hands of our teachers and students. Our staff goes to great lengths to communicate and share the school goals with our families and community, another signature practice. Sinnott is fortunate to have a partnership with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that supports our school in numerous ways to enhance educational experiences. Our PTA provides special programs, assemblies, activities, and fundraising throughout the year. With such support from the community, it's not surprising that Sinnott was voted the Best Public Elementary School in the Milpitas Post for 2009! John Sinnott was named a California Distinguished School in the spring of 2010! We welcome the opportunity to showcase the students, staff, and families that work together to make Sinnott a Distinguished School. We anticipate the opportunity to take you on a tour of the Home of the Wildcats!
Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2011–12) The staff at Sinnott Elementary goes to great lengths to communicate and share our school goals with our families and the community. Our goal is to create a partnership with parents and families to successfully support students both at school and at home. Our classrooms utilize parent volunteers in a variety of ways, including student tutoring, art projects, music, and reading. Parents are active participants on School Site Council, the English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC), District ELAC, the District Community Board Advisory Committee (CBAC), and in setting policies for our various programs. Sinnott is fortunate to have a partnership with the PTA that provides our school with activities, materials, and volunteers to enhance educational experiences. Our PTA is very involved with our staff and students; they provide special programs, assemblies, activities, and fundraising throughout the year. We are thrilled to share that we are seeing a growing number of parents/guardians participating in the monthly Principal’s Coffee, an informal opportunity for our families to discuss school events/practices with the Principal. Sinnott parents regularly volunteer for special school projects. Our online virtual PTA website establishes outreach to busy parents who might not otherwise be able to participate. Included on the virtual website are class pages with class schedules, homework assignments, and upcoming classroom events and projects. With Sinnott’s strong community support, our parents/guardians have become our partners in education. We look forward to this continued relationship for years to come.
Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2011–12) Grade Level
Number of Students
Grade Level
Number of Students
Kindergarten
96 Grade 8
0
Grade 1
98 Ungraded Elementary
0
Grade 2
109 Grade 9
0
Grade 3
115 Grade 10
0
Grade 4
93 Grade 11
0
Grade 5
102 Grade 12
0
Grade 6
101 Ungraded Secondary
0
Grade 7
0 Total Enrollment
714
Student Enrollment by Student Group (School Year 2011-12) Group
Percent of Total Enrollment
Black or African American
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
60.8%
Filipino
11.6%
Hispanic or Latino
11.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White Two or More Races
0.6% 10.5% 2.4%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
18.2%
English Learners
50.1%
Students with Disabilities
7.6%
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)
Grade Level
Avg. Class Size
2009–10 Number of Classes* 120
2132
33+
Avg. Class Size
2010–11 Number of Classes* 120
2132
33+
Avg. Class Size
2011–12 Number of Classes* 120
2132
33+
K
26.7
0
3
0
29.7
0
3
0
32.0
0
2
1
1
19.2
5
0
0
21.8
1
4
0
23.5
1
3
0
2
20.0
4
0
0
23.8
0
5
0
21.8
1
4
0
3
30.3
0
3
0
30.7
0
3
0
29.8
0
4
0
4
30.7
0
3
0
33.3
0
0
3
33.0
0
0
3
5
30.0
0
2
0
33.0
0
0
3
33.0
0
0
3
6
31.3
0
2
1
33.3
0
0
3
32.7
0
1
2
Other * Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).
III. School Climate School Safety Plan (School Year 2011–12) The district believes in a comprehensive safety program designed to ensure the health and security of all students and staff. It consists of a wide variety of site drills designed to meet a number of emergency situations that might arise. All school sites regularly practice fire, drop and cover (earthquake), intruder and triage drills. There are established committees at all sites and levels to review safety procedures, correct any problems that may exist and expand the Districts capacity to deliver services when and where needed. The District conducts safety inspections at all schools and other district owned properties on a regular basis. In addition, the district safety officer conducts quarterly safety meetings with site safety officers. The safety officer and other qualified personnel conduct or coordinate trainings in CPR, First-Aid, and triage, and monitor all site safety drills. All school sites have designated staff members that are trained in Advanced First Aid and equipped with safety kits to care for students and staff in the case of an emergency. The District and the Milpitas Police, Fire, and Office of Emergency Services work cooperatively on a continuous basis in the coordination of city and district personnel and services in the area of school safety. Through the coordinated efforts of the District and City Agencies, a joint City/School disaster drill is held at one of the districts nine elementary and two middle schools on an annual basis. In addition, the District is an active member in the City's Emergency Preparedness Commission. The District has revised its Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) procedures. A trained district crisis assistance response team has been established to provide site support and district coordination in the event of an emergency
Suspensions and Expulsions Rate* Suspensions Expulsions
School 2009–10
School 2010–11
School 2011–12
District 2009–10
District 2010–11
District 2011–12
5.39
1.41
4.76
10.97
11.42
12.27
0
0
0
.34
.23
.17
* The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment.
IV. School Facilities School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2012–13) Sinnott School facilities are in good repair. Long-term maintenance needs have been prioritized and repaired on a scheduled monthly basis. Safety hazards are given highest priority. Sinnott received a complete renovation during the summer of 1999 and 2000. Included in this renovation was the creation of a new multimedia center in the old multi-use room. The library, a reading corner, and the computer lab are housed in this center. A new freestanding multi-use building was constructed in 1999. This structure includes a full stage, kitchen, speed lunch line, boys/girls bathrooms, and storage room. Sinnott received improvements to its campus on Beautification Day in October of 2008. The event was made possible by a grant from Allied Waste. In addition, irrigation was provided and installed by Chevron. Projects included installing over 4,000 square feet of sod to the school's courtyard, putting mulch in the flower beds, planting over 50 plants, new trees, spreading fibar (woodchips) in both of Sinnott's playgrounds, in addition to cleaning the entire surrounding fence line of tree debris. The school garden was cleared of the overgrown weeds that prevented students from using the garden. As a result, Sinnott School shines brighter than ever! Per Education Code Section 17592.72 (c), Sinnott Elementary School has been evaluated and there are no emergency facilities needs.
School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2012–13) Repair Status System Inspected Exemplary
Good
Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer
X
Interior: Interior Surfaces
X
Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation
X
Electrical: Electrical
X
Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains
X
Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials
X
Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs
X
External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences
X
Overall Rating
X
Note: Cells shaded in black do not require data.
Fair
Poor
Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
V. Teachers Teacher Credentials Teachers
School 2009–10
With Full Credential
School 2010–11
School 2011–12
District 2011–12
31
27
27
421
Without Full Credential
1
0
0
2
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential)
0
0
0
0
Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator
2010–11
2011–12
2012–13
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 2011–12) The Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), requires that core academic subjects be taught by Highly Qualified Teachers, defined as having at least a bachelor’s degree, an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated core academic subject area competence. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/ Location of Classes
Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 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
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 25 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program.
VI. Support Staff Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2011–12)
Title
Number of FTE* Assigned to School
Academic Counselor
0
Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development)
0
Library Media Teacher (librarian)
0
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)
0
Psychologist
0
Social Worker
0
Nurse
0
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist
0
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)
0
Other
0
Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor 0
Note: Cells shaded in black 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.
VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2012–13) This section describes whether the textbooks and instructional materials used at the school are from the most recent adoption; whether there are sufficient textbooks and instruction materials for each student; and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. Textbooks and instructional materials/year of adoption
From most recent adoption?
Percent students lacking own assigned copy
Reading/Language Arts
California Reading: Student Anthology Houghton Mifflin (adopted 2003)
No
0
Mathematics
California Mathematics Macmillan/McGraw Hill (adopted 2008)
Yes
0
Science
California Science Pearson Scott Foresman (adopted 2007) Focus on Earth Science Pearson Scott Foresman (adopted 2007)
Yes
0
History-Social Science
Reflections California Student Edition Harcourt (adopted 2006)
Yes
0
N/A
N/A
Yes
0
Core Curriculum Area
Foreign Language Health
N/A Health and Wellness Macmillan/McGraw Hill (adopted 2006)
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
N/A
N/A
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)
N/A
N/A
N/A
VIII. School Finances Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2010–11)
Level
School Site
Total Expenditures Per Pupil
Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental / Restricted)
2,968
Average Teacher Salary
2,702
76,310
District
3,145
$72,935
Percent Difference – School Site and District
-14.1
4.6
$5,455
$66,336
-50.5
15.0
State Percent Difference – School Site and State
266
Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic / Unrestricted)
Note: Cells shaded in black do not require data. Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose use is controlled by law or by a donor. Money that is designated for specific purposes by the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/unrestricted expenditures are from money whose use, except for general guidelines, is not controlled by law or by a donor. For detailed information on school expenditures for all districts in California, see the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/. For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the Ed-Data Web site at: http://www.eddata.org.
Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2011–12) Sinnott school receives School Improvement Program (SIP), Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), and Economic Impact Aid (EIA) from the state. The purpose of these funds is to improve the quality of education and school life for every student at Sinnott Elementary School. We use the funds to support our academic programs, enhance our library, support our gifted students, support English language development for our English Learners, provide instructional programs, supplemental support, and intervention and enrichment programs and to provide supplies for students. These funds support computer technology, particularly our Reading Counts program that we continue to upgrade as needed to include a greater variety of student quizzes. The Sinnott PTA sponsors fund raisers each school year to assist our teachers with classroom resources, field trips, school wide assemblies, enrichment activities and supplies, family events and welcome events for new families.
Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2010–11) Category
District Amount
State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary
$49,033
$40,656
Mid-Range Teacher Salary
$77,173
$64,181
Highest Teacher Salary
$91,854
$82,486
Average Principal Salary (Elementary)
$108,868
$102,165
Average Principal Salary (Middle)
$118,307
$108,480
Average Principal Salary (High)
$126,665
$117,845
Superintendent Salary
$207,104
$181,081
44.00%
40.00%
7.00%
6.00%
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries
Note: For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.
IX. Student Performance Standardized Testing and Reporting Program The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program consists of several key components, including:
California Standards Tests (CSTs), which include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades two through eleven; science in grades five, eight, and nine through eleven; and history-social science in grades eight, and nine through eleven. California Modified Assessment (CMA), an alternate assessment that is based on modified achievement standards in ELA for grades three through eleven; mathematics for grades three through seven, Algebra I, and Geometry; and science in grades five and eight, and Life Science in grade ten. The CMA is designed to assess those students whose disabilities preclude them from achieving gradelevel proficiency on an assessment of the California content standards with or without accommodations. California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA), includes ELA and mathematics in grades two through eleven, and science for grades five, eight, and ten. The CAPA is given to those students with significant cognitive disabilities whose disabilities prevent them from taking either the CSTs with accommodations or modifications or the CMA with accommodations.
The assessments under the STAR Program show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. On each of these assessments, student scores are reported as performance levels. For detailed information regarding the STAR Program results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, see the CDE STAR Results Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov.
Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) Subject
School
District
State
2009– 10
2010– 11
2011– 12
2009– 10
2010– 11
2011– 12
2009– 10
2010– 11
2011– 12
EnglishLanguage Arts
73%
74%
79%
63%
66%
69%
52%
54%
56%
Mathematics
80%
84%
85%
60%
64%
65%
48%
50%
51%
Science
68%
65%
82%
68%
72%
76%
54%
57%
60%
HistorySocial Science
0%
0%
0%
59%
62%
59%
44%
48%
49%
Note: 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.
Standardized Testing and Reporting Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Group
EnglishLanguage Arts
Mathematics
Science
History- Social Science
All Students in the LEA
69%
65%
76%
59%
All Students at the School
79%
85%
82%
0%
Male
73%
82%
79%
0%
Female
85%
88%
85%
0%
Black or African American
50%
58%
0%
0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
0%
0%
0%
Asian
86%
92%
88%
0%
Filipino
69%
75%
0%
0%
Hispanic or Latino
59%
66%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
White
78%
78%
91%
0%
Two or More Races
82%
91%
0%
0%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
52%
66%
59%
0%
English Learners
62%
80%
50%
0%
Students with Disabilities
45%
68%
0%
0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services Note: 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 High School Exit Examination The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) is primarily used as a graduation requirement. However, the grade ten results of this exam are also used to establish the percentages of students at three proficiency levels (not proficient, proficient, or advanced) in ELA and mathematics to compute AYP designations required by the federal ESEA, also known as NCLB. For detailed information regarding CAHSEE results, see the CDE CAHSEE Web site at http://cahsee.cde.ca.gov/.
California High School Exit Examination Results for All Grade Ten Students – Three-Year Comparison (if applicable) Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced School
Subject
District
State
2009– 10
2010– 11
2011– 12
2009– 10
2010– 11
2011– 12
2009– 10
2010– 11
2011– 12
EnglishLanguage Arts
N/A
N/A
N/A
61%
69%
66%
54%
59%
56%
Mathematics
N/A
N/A
N/A
66%
67%
71%
54%
56%
58%
Note: 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 High School Exit Examination Grade Ten Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year (if applicable) English-Language Arts Group
Mathematics
Not Proficient
Proficient
Advanced
Not Proficient
Proficient
Advanced
All Students in the LEA
34%
27%
39%
29%
36%
35%
All Students at the School
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Male
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Female
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Black or African American
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
American Indian or Alaska Native
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Asian
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Filipino
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hispanic or Latino
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
White
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Two or More Races
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
English Learners
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Students with Disabilities
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Note: 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 Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2011–12) The California Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is administered to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the fitness standards for the most recent testing period. For detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state, see the CDE PFT Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards Grade Level
Four of Six Standards
Five of Six Standards
Six of Six Standards
5
18.00%
24.00%
36.00%
7
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
9
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
Note: 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.
X. Accountability Academic Performance Index The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of state academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. For detailed information about the API, see the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/.
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 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest ten percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 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 1 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 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. API Rank
2009
2010
2011
Statewide
9
9
9
Similar Schools
3
2
2
Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison Group
Actual API Change 2009–10
All Students at the School
Actual API Change 2010–11
Actual API Change 2011–12
2
10
16
12
0
4
-26
29
12
9
21
11
Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Filipino Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White 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.
Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group – 2012 Growth API Comparison This table displays, by student group, the number of students included in the API and the 2012 Growth API at the school, LEA, and state level. 2012 Growth API Group
Number of Students
School
Number of Students
LEA
Number of Students
State
All Students at the School
505
915
7,438
859
4,664,264
788
Black or African American
12
819
241
750
313,201
710
American Indian or Alaska Native
1
15
745
31,606
742
Asian
299
948
3,216
927
404,670
905
Filipino
65
879
1,563
854
124,824
869
Hispanic or Latino
58
805
1,545
747
2,425,230
740
71
804
26,563
775
573
846
1,221,860
853
204
855
88,428
849
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
4
White
55
Two or More Races
10
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
94
803
2,862
795
2,779,680
737
239
915
2,950
835
1,530,297
716
44
761
720
682
530,935
607
English Learners Students with Disabilities
905
Adequate Yearly Progress The federal ESEA 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)
For detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, see the CDE AYP Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.
Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2011–12) AYP Criteria
School
District
Made AYP Overall
No
No
Met Participation Rate - English-Language Arts
Yes
Yes
Met Participation Rate - Mathematics
Yes
Yes
Met Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts
No
No
Met Percent Proficient - Mathematics
No
No
Met API Criteria
Yes
Yes
Met Graduation Rate
N/A
No
Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2012–13) 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. For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp. Indicator
School
District
Program Improvement Status
N/A
In PI
First Year of Program Improvement
N/A
2010-2011
Year in Program Improvement
N/A
Year 3
Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
2
Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
15.4%
Note: Cells shaded in black do not require data.
XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation Admission Requirements for California’s Public Universities University of California Admission requirements for the University of California (UC) follow guidelines set forth in the Master Plan, which requires that the top one-eighth of the state’s high school graduates, as well as those transfer students who have successfully completed specified college course work, be eligible for admission to the UC. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for University-level work. For general admissions requirements, please visit the UC Admissions Information Web page at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/. (Outside source)
California State University Eligibility for admission to the California State University (CSU) is determined by three factors:
Specific high school courses Grades in specified courses and test scores Graduation from high school
Some campuses have higher standards for particular majors or students who live outside the local campus area. Because of the number of students who apply, a few campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria) for all applicants. Most CSU campuses have local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and colleges that are historically served by a CSU campus in that region. For admission, application, and fee information see the CSU Web page at http://www.calstate.edu/admission/admission.shtml. (Outside source)
Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate School Indicator
2008– 09
District
2009– 10
2010– 11
Dropout Rate
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
2008– 09
State
2009– 10
2010– 11
N/A
8.0
N/A
89.26
Note: Cells shaded in black do not require data.
2008– 09
2009– 10
2010– 11
8.1
16.6
14.4
89.43
74.72
76.26
Completion of High School Graduation Requirements This table displays, by student group, the percent of students who began the 2011–12 school year in grade twelve and were a part of the school’s most recent graduating class, meeting all state and local graduation requirements for grade twelve completion, including having passed both the ELA and mathematics portions of the CAHSEE or received a local waiver or state exemption. Graduating Class of 2012 Group
School
District
State
All Students
N/A
96.30
N/D
Black or African American
N/A
92.31
N/D
American Indian or Alaska Native
N/A
100
N/D
Asian
N/A
100
N/D
Filipino
N/A
96.20
N/D
Hispanic or Latino
N/A
90.26
N/D
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
N/A
66.67
N/D
White
N/A
98.41
N/D
Two or More Races
N/A
100
N/D
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
N/A
94.24
N/D
English Learners
N/A
92.75
N/D
Students with Disabilities
N/A
87.80
N/D
Note: “N/D” means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report.
XII. Instructional Planning and Scheduling Professional Development This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period. The Sinnott staff utilizes monthly staff meetings, monthly grade level meetings, and three staff development days per year to collaborate in teams to develop skills and reflect on teaching strategies and methodologies. Sinnott’s Professional Development Plan is tailored to students’ needs and guided by our Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). Decisions concerning teacher training are determined by our SPSA goals. Staff development is ongoing; teachers consistently improve their skills in order to provide the best possible educational program. This school year, our Teacher Support Team (TST) will focus on English Language Arts (ELA), Student Motivation/Engagement, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) and technology. Leadership at Sinnott is a shared responsibility. Sinnott staff is constantly evaluating new and innovative strategies to assist students in attaining district and state standards. Staff collaboration and shared responsibility motivates our team to encourage students to develop a life-long love for learning. The principal provides direction, organizational expertise, motivation, support and management of resources, and serves as the unifying force of the school community. One of our most valuable trainings has been to analyze our CST scores by grade level and subgroups, and plan strategies for teaching. Teachers also analyze student’s individual scores to plan for differentiated instruction based on each student’s individual needs. In addition, the staff analyzes benchmark data to further guide instruction. Benchmark information is utilized both as summative and formative data.
