Hayward High School SPARC 2014 Support Personnel Accountability Report Card A continuous improvement document sponsored by the California Department of Education 1633 East Avenue, Hayward, California 94541 www.haywardhigh.net Principal: George Bullis Phone (510) 723-3170, Fax (510) 581-3145 Grade Levels: 9-12th Grade Enrollment: 1, 665 District: Hayward Unified School District Principals Message Hayward High School (HHS) strives to support all students in becoming career and college ready. Our college and career center coordinator organizes a variety of events, workshops, and field trips that highlight diverse post-secondary options for our students. These events are supported by our five academic counselors and their interns. Our Coordination of Services Team (C.O.S.T.), which includes representatives of all of our student support services, such as mental health therapists, attendance outreach workers, school counselors, etc., meets weekly to review ways to provide students support outside the classroom and create a safe campus. Because our Support Accountability Report Card (SPARC) is aligned with our Single Plan for Student Achievement, we have outlined two focus-for-improvement goals that will bolster the college and career readiness of our students. These goals are 1) to increase the graduation rate by a minimum of 10% as measured by the 2016 state-reported graduation rate and 2) to provide students with a safe learning environment and a school culture that is focused on preparing students for a successful future. To reach these goals, we aim to engage parents and community in supporting the achievement of students at HHS. Career and College Readiness Student Outcomes Members of the Student Support Team (SST) believe that promoting opportunities for student outcomes is fundamental for preparing students and their families for successful college and career plans. Student outcomes in the areas of college, career, and 21st century skills were chosen to demonstrate our dedication and contribution to the preparation and success of our students during and after high school. Career Readiness The counselor interns presented post-secondary options to all 9th and 10th graders. They were able to create and submit electronic four-year educational plans to their counselors. Data shows that 77% of the 9th graders completed and submitted their 4-year plans, while 64.5% of the 10th graders completed and submitted their 4-year plans. Last year (2013), 38% of the 9th graders completed and submitted their plans and 43% of the 10th graders completed and submitted their plans. College Readiness The SST has implemented various guidance lessons in order to promote college readiness among our student body. One major achievement has been our lessons regarding A-G requirements presented to 13 Health Freshmen classes and 13 World History Sophomore classes. The chart below illustrates that 433 ninth grade students and 415 tenth grades students have demonstrated an understanding of the A-G sequences of courses required for UC and CSU admissions.

21st Century Skills The SST promotes an array of extracurricular activities that provide opportunities for students to gain 21st century skills in leadership, community service, and teamwork. Active student involvement is reflected in our 16 sports teams, 25 clubs, and strong student government/leadership department. For 20132014, 269 of our students participated in fall and winter sports teams. Along with sports, 144 of our students were also members in our wide variety of clubs and 29 students are enrolled in the leadership class.

Other examples of student outcomes that document our career and college readiness efforts include • 144 (37%) eleventh graders and 147 (41%) twelfth graders are enrolled in at least one Advanced Placement class. • 366 tenth graders (90%) and 120 eleventh graders (31%) took the 2013 PSAT exam. • 361 (100%) seniors participated in AT LEAST ONE FAFSA/Financial Aid guidance lesson. Career and College Readiness School Site Programs and Community Partnerships Our school-site programs and community partnerships offer a variety of college and career readiness programs and resources to our students and their families. These programs and partnerships are vital to delivering quality support services to all of our students and are provided through academic, career, personal/social and enrichment. For further information, please visit our resource webpage at http://www.haywardhigh.net/resources or contact our school Administrative Secretary, Dolores Fernandez, via email at [email protected] or via phone at (510) 723-3170 ext. 61103. • • • • •

School Site Programs Career/College Advisement: Puente, AVID, College Fest, Career Day, Field trips to colleges. Computer & paper-based Career Exploration and Planning: California Career Zone, Career Cruising. Leadership and personal skill development: Associated Student Body, Black Student Union, Clubs Parent Workshops: AB 540, Cash for College, Financial Aid Night, and Community College. Presentations (9-12): A-G Requirements, 4-year plan, Test preparation, Financial Aid, College tours.

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Community Partnerships Brigham Young University (BYU) Independent Study: Courses for credit recovery and acceleration. Career and Technical Education: Regional Occupational Program Community/School Safety Services: School Resource Officers. Mental Health Wellness Services: Alameda County Support Services, Project Eden, Tiburcio Vasquez Youth Enrichment Program: Chabot College Concurrent Enrollment, Cyber High, Driver’s Ed., Plato, Tutoring.

Student Support Team HHS has an experienced SST that is dedicated to providing an equitable student support system that prepares students for career and college and fosters their personal/social skills development. Our team promotes academic, career, and personal/social learning of our students through our comprehensive school counselor program. Components of our program include core guidance curriculum, responsive services, and college/career planning. The SST is composed of five full-time counselors who hold a Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentials. They belong to various professional organizations: American Counseling Association, American School Counselor Association, Association of California School Administrators, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Hayward Education Association, California Teachers Association, National Association of Secondary School Principals, and National Education Association.