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School Accountability Report Card

Reported for School Year 2008-09

Published During 2009-10

 

 

 

 

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 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

 DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool located 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. Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.

 Internet Access

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. 

II. About This School

Contact Information (School Year 2009-10)

This section provides the school’s contact information.

School

District

School Name

Pope Valley Union Elementary

District Name

Pope Valley Union Elementary

Street

6200 Pope Valley Road

Phone Number

(707) 965-2402

City, State, Zip

Pope Valley, CA 94567

Web Site

www.popevalley.k12.napa.ca.us

Phone Number

(707) 965-2402

Superintendent

Florence Eaton

Principal

Florence Eaton

E-mail Address

featon@ncoe.k12.ca.us

E-mail Address

featon@ncoe.k12.ca.us

CDS Code

28-66-282

 School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2008-09)

 

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

Pope Valley is a small rural K-8 school located between the Napa Valley and Lake Berryessa.  Students receive an education in a family/community environment with an emphasis on individual attention. The older building was built in 1969; it houses the Superintendent/Principal’s office, two rooms that can be used for small group work, and the Library.  The newer building was completed in 1982, and has three classrooms, a kindergarten/grade 1 and 2 classroom, a grade 5/6 classroom and the grades 7/8 middle school classroom, as well as the office, staff room, and first aid room.  A portable on the west side of the school is the grades 3/4 classroom and the school now has a second portable classroom that is used for Art and Music lessons, and as a rainy day lunch room.

 

 

 

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 It is the mission of the Pope Valley Union Elementary School District, a safe school in a beautiful natural environment, to develop and enrich the life of each child to his or her maximum potential, both intellectually and socially, through an academically excellent program that is taught by a caring, progressive staff in an atmosphere of warmth, mutual respect, and high expectations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This section provides information about the school, its programs and its goals.

 Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities. 

Contact Person: Colette White (707) 965-9116

The School Site Council

The Site Council consists of staff and parents, who meet once a month to discuss school programs and spending, with particular emphasis on bringing all students to grade level, and providing a sound after-school program for our students.  The after-school program includes a homework club, run by Mrs. Calsoyas, Mrs. Billeci and Patti Thran, chorus and drama taught by Mrs. Eakle and sports coached by Diane Billeci and Patti Thran.  Pope Valley School received funding from Title I (Improving America's Schools Act), Title II (Staff Development), Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities), Title V (Innovative Programs), EIA/SCE (State Compensatory Education), School Improvement Program, and Tobacco Use Prevention Education.  The budget also included funds from Class Size Reduction, Gifted and Talented Education, Home to School Transportation, Instructional Materials and Lottery.  The School Site Council organizes the annual Spring Picnic fund-raiser.  Members of the School Site Council help with fund raisers to provide extra materials and activities for the children.

Contact Person: Katrina Speridon (707) 965-9530

 THE PARENTS GROUP

The Parents’ Group meets once per month and discusses any parental concerns and ways in which parents can best support the school.  Members help with the annual fundraising and to provide extra materials and activities for the children.

 Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

Grade Level

Number of Students

Grade Level

Number of Students

Kindergarten

5

Grade 5

9

Grade 1

8

Grade 6

5

Grade 2

8

Grade 7

4

Grade 3

6

Grade 8

8

Grade 4

11

 

 

 

 

Total Enrollment

64

 

 Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.

Group

Percent of

Total Enrollment

Group

Percent of

Total Enrollment

African American

0%

White (not Hispanic)

40%

American Indian or Alaska Native

0%

Multiple or No Response

0%

Asian

0%

Socio-economically Disadvantaged

26%

Filipino

0%

English Learners

23%

Hispanic or Latino

60%

Students with Disabilities

6%

Pacific Islander

0

 

 

 Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)

This table displays, by grade level, the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

 

Grade

Level

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

Avg.

Class

Size

Number of

Classrooms

Avg.

Class

Size

Number of

Classrooms

Avg.

Class

Size

Number of

Classrooms

1-20

21-32

33+

1-20

21-32

33+

1-20

21-32

33+

K-2

 

 

 

 

 19

 

 

21

1

 

 

G3-4

 

 

 

 

 18

 

 

17

1

 

 

G5-6

 

 

 

 

 12

1

 

 

14

1

 

 

G7-8

 

 

 

 

 16

1

 

 

12

1

 

 

K-1

14

1

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

G2-3

18

1

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

G4-5

14

1

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

G6-8

23

1

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 III. School Climate

 School Safety Plan (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

School Safety Plan

 

Date of Last Review/Update

August 2008

Date Last Discussed with Staff

August 2008

The staff spent two days before school started working with the staff of Project Prepared to produce an updated emergency plan that is aligned with National Incident Management System (NIMS) and California Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS). Adjustments were made to the list of staff responsibilities in case of emergency or crisis.

Each member of staff has a copy of the Project Prepared binder.  The binder contains:

ü       Staff Responsibilities

ü       Procedure to call emergency services

ü       Principal’s Checklist

ü       Staff Checklist

ü       Procedure to evacuate the school site

ü       Fire Drill Map

ü       Bomb Threat Checklist

 

 Suspensions and Expulsions

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.

Rate

School

District

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

Suspensions

6%

3%

5%

6%

3%

5%

Expulsions

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

 IV. School Facilities

 School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvement (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms based on the most recent data available, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

Pope Valley School has four classrooms, and a large school library for the size of the school.  We also have two small resource rooms, a school office, a principal’s office and staff room.  There are two restrooms for boys, two restrooms for girls and a staff restroom that is wheelchair accessible.   We have a small schoolyard, but a large sports field area and a running track. 

 School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

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

Item Inspected

Repair Status

Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned

Good

Fair

Poor

Gas Leaks

√√

 

 

Propane tank only – checked monthly

Mechanical Systems

√√

 

 

 

Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

√√

 

 

 

Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

√√

 

 

 

Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)

√√

 

 

 

Structural Damage

√√

 

 

 

Fire Safety

√√

 

 

Checked annually

Electrical (interior and exterior)

√√

 

 

 

Pest/Vermin Infestation

√√

 

 

 

Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)

√√

 

 

Checked daily

Restrooms   

√√

 

 

Checked daily

Sewer

√√

 

 

Checked 6 monthly

Playground/School Grounds

√√

 

 

Checked daily

Roofs

√√

 

 

 

Overall Cleanliness

√√

 

 

Checked daily

               Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection.

Item Inspected

Facility Condition

Exemplary

Good

Fair

Poor

Overall summary

√√

 

 

 

 V. Teachers

 Teacher Credentials

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found on the DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

Teachers

School

District

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2007-08

With Full Credential

4

4

4

4

Without Full Credential

0

0

0

0

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

         

 Teacher Mis-assignments and Vacant Teacher Positions

This table displays the number of teacher mis-assignments (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 Mis-assignments includes the number of Mis-assignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Indicator

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

Mis-assignments of Teachers of English Learners 

0%

0%

0%

Total Teacher Mis-assignments

0%

0%

0%

Vacant Teacher Positions

0%

0%

0%

 

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2008-09)

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, in high-poverty schools in the district, and in low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the NCLB Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.

Location of Classes

Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects

Taught by

NCLB Compliant Teachers

Taught by

Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers

This School 

100%

0%

All Schools in District

100%

0%

High-Poverty Schools in District

n/a

n/a

Low-Poverty Schools in District

100%

0%

 VI. Support Staff

 Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2008-09)

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.

Title

Number of FTE

Assigned to School

Average Number of

Students per

Academic Counselor

Academic Counselor

n/a

 

Library Media Teacher (Librarian)

On an as needed basis

 

Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)

Part-time only

n/a

Psychologist

On an as needed basis

n/a

Social Worker

n/a

n/a

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist

Weekly

n/a

Resource Specialist

Weekly

n/a

 

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2008-09)

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.

Core Curriculum Area

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and

Instructional Materials

Percent of Pupils

Who Lack Their Own

Assigned Textbooks and
Instructional Materials

Reading/Language Arts

Kindergarten – Grade 5 used Houghton Mifflin California Standards Based Reading and Language Arts Books

 

Grades 6-8 are using Glencoe Readers Choice California Standards Based Reading and Language Arts Books

0%

Mathematics

All math books throughout the school are standards-based.K-2 are using math Harcourt and Excel.  Grades 3-4 are using Harcourt, Excel and Math Steps.

 Grade 5 are using Harcourt and Mountain Math

Grades 6-8 are using McDougal Littell Mathematics, Pre-Algebra and Algebra Books

0%

 

 

Science/Health

 

 

Kindergarten – Grade 5 are using Houghton Mifflin Science

 

Grades 6-8 are using Glencoe Science Voyages California Standards Based Life, Earth and Physical Science Books

 

 

0%

History-Social Science

Kindergarten – Grade 5 are using Scott-Foresman and Grades 6- 8 are using Glencoe

0%

 VIII. School Finances

 Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2008-09)

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 at the Current Expense of Education Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

Level

Total

Expenditures

Per Pupil

Expenditures

Per Pupil

(Supplemental)

Expenditures

Per Pupil

(Basic)

Average

Teacher

Salary

School Site

$14,781

 

$14,781

$56,228

District

$14,781

n/a

$14,781

$56,228

Percent Difference – School Site and District

0%

n/a

 

 

State

$6,087

n/a

$6,087

$57,604

Percent Difference – School Site and State

218%

n/a

218%

2.4%

 Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are provided at the school through either categorical funds or other sources.

Title One Funds are spent on Instructional Aides.

Title Two Funds are spent on Staff Development.

Transportation Funds run two school buses and pay the salaries and benefits for two bus drivers

General Funds are encroached upon by Transportation and Special Education.

General Funds are spent on updating laptops and technology in the school.

 

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2008-09)

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. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

Category

District

Amount

State Average

For Districts

In Same Category

Beginning Teacher Salary

$47,300

$34,363

Mid-Range Teacher Salary

$61,917

$63,125

Highest Teacher Salary

$83,145

$75,000

Average Principal Salary (Elementary)

$31,667

$90.000

Average Principal Salary (Middle)

n/a

n/a

Average Principal Salary (High)

n/a

n/a

Superintendent Salary

$15,833

$103,105

Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries

35%

33%

Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries

4%

3%

 IX. Student Performance

California Standards Tests

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, and 9 through 11; and history-social science in grades 8, and 10 through 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web page at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

CST Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level                                             (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

Subject

School

District

State

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

English-Language Arts

47%

35%

37%

47%

35%

37%

47%

41%

52%

Mathematics

46%

41%

47%

46%

41%

47%

43%

41%

54%

Science

50%

57%

41%

50%

57%

41%

35%

40%

40%

History-Social Science

44%

Less than 10

Less than 10

44%

Less than 10

Less than 10

38%

36%

41%

  CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year

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.

Group

Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced

English-

Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

History-

Social Science

Hispanic or Latino

28%

46%

Less than

Less than

White (not Hispanic)

56%

50%

10 students

10 students

Male

11%

33%

taking test

taking test

Female

51%

60%

 

 

Economically Disadvantaged

 45%

 56%

 

 

English Learners

0%

9%

 

 

Students with Disabilities

Less than 10

students

 

 

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2007-08)

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the healthy fitness zone on all six 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 at the Physical Fitness Testing Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

Grade Level

Percent of

Students Meeting

Healthy Fitness Zones

5

Less than 10 students taking the test

7

Less than 10 students taking the test

 

X. Accountability

 Academic Performance Index

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 at the API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/.

API 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 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 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 10 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

2007

2008

2009

Statewide

6

5

4

Similar Schools

Too small – not reported

Too small- not reported

Too small – not reported

API Changes by Student Group – 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.

Groups too small to be reported

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 English-language arts (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 at the AYP Web page http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

AYP Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2008-09)

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.

AYP Annual Yearly Progress Criteria

School

District

Overall

Met

Met

Participation Rate - English-Language Arts

100%

100%

Participation Rate - Mathematics

100%

100%

Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts

37%

37%

Percent Proficient - Mathematics

47%

47%

API  - Academic Performance Index

755

755

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2008-09)

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 (English-language arts 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 at the AYP Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

Indicator

School

District

Program Improvement Status

No

No

First Year of Program Improvement

n/a

n/a

Year in Program Improvement

n/a

n/a

Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement

n/a

n/a

Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement

n/a

n/a

 XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation

High School only

 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.

Three years ago, the K-2 teacher attended a course on Sensory Integration.  She shared this professional development with all the staff including the classroom instructional aides.  She also used this training to instruct the students in techniques to be used during test-taking.  Last year and this year the staff were involved in Achieve 3000 professional development training to introduce the students to an individualized on-line reading comprehension program.  Last year the principal attended course work that leads to International Baccalaureate certification.  This year the Grade 5 and 6 teacher attended training leading to International Baccalaureate certification.