Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06

 

For Charter School of Morgan Hill School   

 

 Address:

 9530 North Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill CA 95037-9356   

 Phone Number:

 (408) 463-0618   

 Principal:

 Paige Cisewski   

 Grade Span:

 K-8   

 

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2005-06 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2004-05 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal.

 

About This School


Narrative to be provided by LEA

 

Student Enrollment
 

 Group 


 Enrollment 


 Number of Students

429    

 African American   

0.7 % 

 American Indian or Alaska Native   

1.4 % 

 Asian   

8.6 % 

 Filipino   

0.7 % 

 Hispanic or Latino   

11.7 %  

 Pacific Islander   

0.7 % 

 White (Not Hispanic)   

68.3 % 

 Multiple or No Response   

7.9 % 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged   

5.7 % 

 English Learners   

2.0 % 

 Students with Disabilities   

7.0 % 

Teachers
 

 Indicators 


 Teachers 


 Teachers With Full Credential   

23 

 Teachers Without Full Credential   

11 

 Teachers Teaching Outside   
   Subject Area of Competence

 

 Misassignments of Teachers   
   of English Learners

 

 Total Teacher Misassignments   

 


 

 


School Facilities

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

 

Facilities Report

This report was completed on 05/31/2007 by Anessa Pasillas - Supervisor of Maintenance at Morgan Hill Unified School District. It is subject to change.

This Information about facilities is one small part of an annual report about our school. You can find that full report, which contains additional Information about teachers, students, test scores and resources on our website. This portion of the report is also one part of our response to the 2004 Williams legislation.

1.    GAS LEAKS

No apparent gas leaks

2.    MECHANICAL PROBLEMS (HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING)

No apparent mechanical problems.

 

3.    WINDOWS/DOORS/GATES (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)

 

No apparent problems with windows, doors and gates.

4.    INTERIOR SURFACES (WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS)

No apparent problems with Interior surfaces. Repairs to roof completed February 2007.

5.    HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (LEAD PAINT, ASBESTOS, MOLD, FLAMMABLES, ETC)

 No apparent problems with hazardous materials.

6.    STRUCTURAL DAMAGE (CRACKS IN WALLS AND FOUNDATIONS, CEILINGS SLOPING, POSTS OR BEAMS MISSING)

No apparent problems with building structure.

7.    FIRE SAFETY (SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, ALARMS, EXTINGUISHERS)

No apparent problems with fire safety equipment. Annual Fire Alarm tests and Fire Extinguisher recharge/replacement.

6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND LIGHTING

 

No apparent problems with electrical systems and lighting.

9.    PEST OR VERMIN INFESTATION

No apparent problems with pests or vermin.

 

10.  DRINKING FOUNTAINS (INSIDE AND OUT)

 

 No apparent problems with drinking fountains.

 

11. BATHROOMS

 

No apparent problems with bathrooms. Installation of additional restroom facilities Summer 2007.

 

12.SEWER SYSTEM

 

No apparent problems with Sewer system.

13. PLAYGROUNDS

 

No apparent Playground problems.

14. OTHER DEFICIENCIES

No other apparent Deficiencies, Additional portable classrooms will be Installed Summer 2007.

INSPECTORS AND ADVISORS

There were no other inspectors used in the completion of this form

Curriculum and Instructional Materials
 

 
 
 
 Core Curriculum Areas


 Pupils Who Lack
Textbooks and
Instructional
Materials


 Reading/Language Arts

0  %  

 Mathematics

0  %  

 Science

0  %  

 History-Social Science

0  %  

 Foreign Language

0  %  

 Health

0  %  

 Science Laboratory Equipment   
   (grades 9-12)

0  %  

School Finances
 

 
 
 
 Level


 Expenditures
Per Pupil
(Unrestricted
Sources Only)


 School Site         

$5,980  $  

 District

  $  

 State 

 $4,743

 

Student Performance
 

 
 
 
 Subject


 Students Proficient
and Above on
California
Standards Tests


 English-Language Arts   

73 

 Mathematics   

62 

 Science   

69 

 History-Social Science   

44 

Academic Progress
 

 
 
 
 Indicator


 
 
 
    Result    


 2006 API Growth Score   
   (from 2006 API Growth Report)

 868

 Statewide Rank   
   (from 2005 API Base Report)   

 8

 2006-07 Program Improvement Status   

 

 

School Completion
 

 
 Indicator 


 
 Result 


 Graduation Rate   

 

Postsecondary Preparation
 

 
 Measures


 Percent of 
 Graduates 


 Completed a Career Technical 
   Education Program

   

 Completed All Courses Required 
   for University of California
   California
State University Admission   

 

 



    School Accountability Report Card    
  Reported for School Year 2005-06  

Published During 2006-07

 

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 at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site 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. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.


I. About This School

Contact Information
This section provides the school's contact information.

School

District

 School Name

 Charter School of Morgan Hill

 District Name

 Morgan Hill Unified

 Street

 9530 North Monterey Rd.

 Phone Number

 408-201-6000

 City, State, Zip

 Morgan Hill, CA    95037-9356

 Web Site

 http://www.mhu.k12.ca.us/whats_new.html

 Phone Number

 408-463-0618

 Superintendent

 Dr. Alan Nishino

 Principal

 Paige Cisewski

 E-mail Address

 anishino@mhu.k12.ca.us

 E-mail Address

 principal@csmh.org

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School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.

Through strong family involvement, community interaction and project-based learning, the Charter School of Morgan Hill will develop lifelong learners prepared to be innovative participants in the global community.  The school is committed to:

  • Developing K-8 students who are self-motivated, self-disciplined and socially responsible
  • Partnering staff, students, parents and community to create a unique, challenging and individualized learning environment with high academic standards and high expectations
  • Applying academic learning to real-life activities through project-oriented programs
  • Providing advanced opportunities in science, technology, languages and the arts
  • Building programs that foster thinking which is original, critical, collaborative and reflective
  • Respecting diversity and whole child development - cognitive, emotional, social and physical 
     


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

One of the major components of the Charter School’s mission is parent participation.  We believe that children understand the importance of learning when they experience their family investing time in supporting that effort.  Families contribute in a variety of significant ways to support both their own children’s efforts to excel and to enhance the learning experiences of all students at the school. 
  


Student Enrollment by Grade Level
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

53 

 Grade 8

35 

 Grade 1

55 

 Ungraded Elementary

 Grade 2

41 

 Grade 9

 Grade 3

40 

 Grade 10

 Grade 4

48 

 Grade 11

 Grade 5

52 

 Grade 12

 Grade 6

56 

 Ungraded Secondary

 Grade 7

49 

 Total Enrollment

429 


Student Enrollment by Group
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

0.7 

 White (not Hispanic)

68.3 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

1.4 

 Multiple or No Response

7.9 

 Asian

8.6 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

5.7 

 Filipino

0.7 

 English Learners

2.0 

 Hispanic or Latino

11.7 

 Students with Disabilities

7.0 

 Pacific Islander

0.7 

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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

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 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

 20.0

2

 

 

 20.0

2

 

 

 17.5

 3

 

 

 1

 20.0

2

 

 

 20.0

 2

 

 

 18.3

 3

 

 

 2

 20.0

2

 

 

 20.0

2

 

 

 20.0

 2

 

 

 3

 20.0

2

 

 

 20.5

 1

 1

 

 20.0

 2

 

 

 4

 23.5

 

 2

 

 26.0

 

 2

 

 24.0

 

 2

 

 5

 25.0

 

 2

 

 26.0

 

 2

 

 21.0

 

2

 

 6

 

 

 2

 

 27.0

 

 2

 

 28.0

 

 2

 

 K-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 3-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 4-8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)
This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

 Subject

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 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+

 English

 23.0

 1

 1

 

 17.3

 4

 

 

 31.7

 

 4

 2

 Mathematics

 23.0

 1

 1

 

 20.4

 2

 3

 

 29.0

 

 4

 1

 Science

 23.0

 1

 1

 

 16.3

 3

 

 

 41.5

 

 4

 2

 Social Science

 23.0

 1

 1

 

 16.3

 3

 

 

 42.0

 

 4

 2


Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program
This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten through grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program.

 Grade Level

 Percent of Students Participating

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 K

 100

 100

 100

 1

 100

 100

 100

 2

 100

 100

 100

 3

 100

 100

 100


II. School Climate

School
Safety Plan

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

The Charter School of Morgan Hill is currently in the process of updating their school safety plan.  The school also has its site plan and safety information online through the Retrieveronline service.
 


School Discipline Practices
This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school's use of disciplinary strategies.

The school has worked with Project Cornerstone to help build the 41 developmental assets in children.  The Charter School of Morgan Hill has implemented a school wide conflict resolution/peer mediation program that is now being implemented in classrooms.  The school community has defined six important values so that the staff, students and families can use common language when discussing our expectations.  These values are: being respectful of ourselves, others and our environment; taking responsibility for our actions; being an active listener; doing our personal best; being prepared to learn; and being resourceful problem solvers. 


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

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Suspensions

 

 

 

 

 

 Expulsions

 

 

 

 

 


III. School Facilities

School
Facility Conditions and Improvements

This section provides information about the condition of the school's grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

The Charter School is currently in a school controlled by Morgan Hill Unified School District.  The buildings are in need of some repairs and modernization.  The school is on 11 acres of land that provides a lot of playground space.  The playground structure is in need of replacement.  The bathrooms need to be remodeled.
 


School Facility Conditions Good Repair Status
This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility's good repair status.

 Item Inspected

 Facility in
Good Repair

 Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

X

 

 

 Mechanical Systems

 

X

In the process of working with the District to update facility 

 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

X

 

 

 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

 

X

In the process of working with the District to update facility  

 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)

X

 

 

 Structural Damage

 

X

In the process of working with the District to update facility  

 Fire Safety

X

 

 

 Electrical (interior and exterior)

X

 

 

 Pest/Vermin Infestation

X

 

 

 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)

X

 

 

 Restrooms

 

X

In the process of working with the District to update facility  

 Sewer

X

 

 

 Playground/School Grounds

 

X

In the process of working with the District to update facility  

 Other

 

 

 


IV. 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 at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

 Teachers

 School

 District

   2003-04  

   2004-05  

   2005-06  

   2005-06  

 With Full Credential

 13

 21

 23

 432

 Without Full Credential

 6

 2

 11

 22

 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence

 

 

 

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Teacher 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

   2004-05  

   2005-06  

   2006-07  

 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners

 0

0

0

 Total Teacher Misassignments

 0

0

0

 Vacant Teacher Positions

 0

0

0


Core Academic Classes 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 at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found 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 

 86.5

13.5

 All Schools in District 

 0.0

 0.0

 High-Poverty Schools in District 

 0.0

 0.0

 Low-Poverty Schools in District 

 0.0

 0.0


Substitute Teacher Availability
This section provides information about the availability of qualified substitute teachers and the impact of any difficulties in this area on the school's instructional program.

The school has a qualified substitute pool. 
 


Teacher Evaluation Process
This section provides information about the procedures and the criteria for teacher evaluations.

Teachers at the Charter School of Morgan Hill are on a performance based pay system.  All employees of the school are on at-will contracts.


V. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff
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

0

 

 Library Media Teacher (Librarian)

0

 ---

 Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)

0

 ---

 Psychologist

.2

 ---

 Social Worker

0

 ---

 Nurse

0

 ---

 Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist

.4

 ---

 Resource Specialist (non-teaching)

.5

 ---

 Other

1

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VI. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
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

N/A 

N/A 

 Mathematics

N/A 

N/A 

 Science

N/A 

N/A 

 History-Social Science

N/A 

N/A 

 Foreign Language

N/A 

N/A 

 Health

N/A 

N/A 

 Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)

N/A 

N/A 


VII. School Finances

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2004-05)
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 salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and 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

$6,776

 

 

 

 District

 ---

 ---

 

 $58,504

 Percent Difference - School Site and District

 ---

 ---

 

 

 State

 ---

 ---

 $4,743

 $57,067

 Percent Difference - School Site and State

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Types of Services Funded
This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources.

In addition to traditional core classes, students in grades K-8 participate in the following additional classes:

 

Students in grades Kindergarten-2

·         P.E. - 35 minutes, 3 times/week

·         Spanish – 35 minutes, 3 times/week

·         Art – 40 minutes/week

·         Music - 40 minutes/week

·         Agricultural Science -  Grades K-2:  once/week 45 minutes, 1 semester; Grade 2:  45 minutes a week

 

Students in grades 3-6

·         P.E. - 40 minutes, 3 times/week

·         Spanish - 40 minutes, 3 times/week

·         Art - 40 minutes, once/week

·         Music - 40 minutes, once/week

·         Agricultural Science - Grades 3-5:  45 minutes, 2 times/week, 1 semester; Grade 6: 45 minutes, 2 times/week, all year

·         Intramural lunch sports program - 3 times/week

 

Middle school students (grades 7-8)

·         P.E. - 45 minutes, 3 times/week

·         Spanish - 45 minutes daily

·         Nutrition/ Life Skills - 45 minutes daily, 1 semester

·         Technology - 45 minutes daily, 1 semester

·         Electives - 45 minutes daily, 1 semester - include:

o        Agricultural Science

o        Art

o        World of Work (includes job interview and résumé training and culminates in a work experience located in the business community – for 8th grade students)

o        Marketing

o        Yearbook

o        Music Ensemble

o        Newspaper

o        Animal Care

o        Nutrition

o        Life Skills

o        Study Skills

o        Technology

 

Middle school students have an opportunity to participate in after-school sports programs through the San Benito Athletic League.  Charter School also provides early intervention and support for at-risk kids.

 


Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2004-05)
This table displays district-level salary information 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 can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/salaries0405.asp.

 Category

 District
 Amount

 State Average
 For Districts
 In Same Category

 Beginning Teacher Salary

 $40,000

 $37,730

 Mid-Range Teacher Salary

 $48,700

 $59,397

 Highest Teacher Salary

 $75,000

 $72,979

 Average Principal Salary (Elementary)

 $90,000

 $90,266

 Average Principal Salary (Middle)

 $100,621

 $95,759

 Average Principal Salary (High)

 $117,911

 $103,395

 Superintendent Salary

 $132,600

 $143,489

 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries

 54.3

 41.5

 Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries

 4.0

 5.6


VIII. Student Performance

California Standards Tests
The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11; and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and proficiency level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

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

 2004

 2005

 2006

 2004

 2005

 2006

 2004

 2005

 2006

 English-Language Arts

 60

 65

 73

 45

 49

 50

 36

 40

 42

 Mathematics

 54

 56

 62

 41

 44

 44

 34

 38

 40

 Science

 38

 45

 69

 38

 34

 43

 25

 27

 35

 History-Social Science

 46

 29

 44

 34

 42

 43

 29

 32

 33


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

 African American

 *

 *

 *

 *

 American Indian or Alaska Native

 *

 *

 *

 

 Asian

 93

 86

 *

 *

 Filipino

 *

 *

 *

 *

 Hispanic or Latino

 51

 33

 46

 *

 Pacific Islander

 *

 *

 

 

 White (Not Hispanic)

 76

 65

 77

 58

 Male

 71

 65

 66

 25

 Female

 75

 59

 73

 61

 Economically Disadvantaged

 22

 29

 *

 *

 English Learners

 *

 *

 *

 *

 Students with Disabilities

 32

 37

 *

 *

 Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

 

 

 

 


Norm-Referenced Test (NRT)
The norm-referenced test (NRT), currently the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), shows how well students are doing compared to students nationally in reading, language, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only. The results are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile). Detailed information regarding NRT results for each grade level can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

NRT Results for All Students -- Three Year Comparison
This table displays the percent of students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics.

Subject

 School

 District

 State

 2004

 2005

 2006

 2004

 2005

 2006

 2004

 2005

 2006

 Reading

 67

 67

 80

 54

 52

 50

 43

 41

 42

 Mathematics

 67

 65

 82

 60

 60

 61

 51

 52

 53


NRT Results by Student Group -- Most Recent Year
This table displays the percent of students, by group, scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics for the most recent testing period.

Group

 Percent of Students Scoring at or
Above the National Average

 Reading

 Mathematics

 African American

 

 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

 *

 *

 Asian

 *

 *

 Filipino

 

 

 Hispanic or Latino

 *

 *

 Pacific Islander

 

 

 White (not Hispanic)

 85

 87

 Male

 72

 77

 Female

 88

 88

 Economically Disadvantaged

 *

 *

 English Learners

 

 

 Students with Disabilities

 *

 *

 Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

 

 


Local Assessment Results
Districts may choose to administer their own academic assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics. In such cases, this table displays the percent of students, by grade level and subject area, meeting or exceeding the district standard.

 Grade
Level

 Reading

 Writing

 Mathematics

 2004

 2005

 2006

 2004

 2005

 2006

 2004

 2005

 2006

 K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


California Physical Fitness Test Results
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 fitness standards (scoring in the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards) for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding the California Physical Fitness Test, and comparisons of a school's test results to the district and state levels, can 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.

 Grade Level

 Percent of
Students Meeting
Fitness Standards

 5

 

 7

 

 9

N/A 


IX. 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 CDE Web site 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

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Statewide

 9

 8

 8

 Similar Schools

 10

 5

 6


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.

 Group

 Actual API Change

 API Score

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 2006

 All Students at the School

 -7

 12

 37

 868

 African American

 

 

 

 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

 

 

 

 

 Asian

 

 

 

 

 Filipino

 

 

 

 

 Hispanic or Latino

 0

 

 

 

 Pacific Islander

 

 

 

 

 White (not Hispanic)

 -17

 6

 29

 885

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

 

 

 

 

 English Learners

 --

 --

 

 

 Students with Disabilities

 --

 --

 

 


State Award and Intervention Programs
This section will contain information about the school's participation in various state intervention and award programs only to the extent these programs were funded for the period addressed by this report.

 
 
 


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 CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

AYP Overall and by Criteria
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 Criteria

 School

 District

 Overall

 Yes

 Yes

 Participation Rate - English-Language Arts

 Yes

 Yes

 Participation Rate - Mathematics

 Yes

 Yes

 Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts

 Yes

 Yes

 Percent Proficient - Mathematics

 Yes

 Yes

 API

 Yes

 Yes

 Graduation Rate

 N/A

 Yes


Federal Intervention Program
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 CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

 Indicator

    School   

    District   

 Program Improvement Status 

 

 

 First Year of Program Improvement Implementation 

 

 

 Year in Program Improvement 

 

 

 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

 ---

 3

 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 

 ---

 21.4


X. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate
This table displays the school's one-year dropout rates and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period. For comparison purposes, data are also provided at the district and state levels. Detailed information about dropout rates and graduation rates can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
 
  No data are available for this section

Completion of High School Graduation Requirements
Beginning with the graduating class of 2006, students in California public schools must pass both the English-language arts and mathematics portions of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to receive a high school diploma. For students who began the 2005-06 school year in the 12th grade, this table displays by student group the percent of students who met all state and local graduation requirements for grade 12 completion, including having passed both portions of the CAHSEE or received a local waiver or state exemption. Due to the state's collection schedule for high school completion data, state level data for this reporting element will not be available for report cards published in the 2006-07 school year. Detailed information about the CAHSEE can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.
 
  No data are available for this section

Career Technical Education Programs
This section provides information about the degree to which pupils are prepared to enter the workforce, including a list of career technical education (CTE) programs offered at the school.

N/A 
 


Career Technical Education Participation
This table displays information about participation in the school's CTE programs.

 Measure 

 CTE Program Participation

 Number of Pupils

 

 Percent of pupils completing a CTE program
 and earning a high school diploma

  N/A

 Percent of CTE courses sequenced or
 articulated between the school and institutions
 of postsecondary education

 N/A


Courses for University of California and/or California State University Admission
This table displays for the most recent year two measures related to the school's courses that are required for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) admission. Detailed information about student enrollment and completion of courses required for UC/CSU admission can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
 
  No data are available for this section

Advanced Placement Courses
This table displays for the most recent year the number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses that the school offered by subject and the percent of the school's students enrolled in all AP courses. Detailed information about student enrollment in AP courses can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
 
  No data are available for this section

College Admission Test Preparation Course Program
This section provides information about the school's college admission test preparation course program.

N/A 
 


SAT Reasoning Test
This table displays the percent of the school's 12th grade students who voluntarily take the SAT Reasoning Test for college entrance, and the average verbal, math, and writing scores of those students. Detailed information regarding SAT results, and comparisons of these average scores to the district and state levels, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sp/ai/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
 
  No data are available for this section

X. Instructional Planning and Scheduling

School
Instruction and Leadership

This section provides information about the structure of the school's instructional program and the experience of the school's leadership team.

Project based learning (PBL) is an important component of the school’s mission. Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching methodology based on the theory that people create knowledge for themselves based on their experiences.  This is the learning, for example, when students actively engage in solving real life problems.    They use what they know to explore, interpret, and create meaning from this experience.  Then they reflect upon and share their knowledge with others.  The learning process is as important as the end product.  PBL is a philosophy designed to maximize each student’s potential to meet the standards.  Teachers develop authentic projects that push students to use higher level thinking skills and include technology to support student learning.  One product of our PBL projects is the acquisition of appropriate grade level knowledge as defined by the California State Educational Standards. 

 

A Board of Directors consisting of seven members governs Charter School of Morgan Hill.  The Board’s composition includes:

 

·         two parents - elected by the parent members of the School

 

·         two staff members - one elected by the faculty members and one the administrative representative (with limits on voting in such areas as salary, benefits, negotiations, arbitration)

 

·         three community representatives - elected by all members

 

·         one Morgan Hill Unified School District representative - the District may choose to appoint a representative to sit on the Board as an ex-officio member to facilitate communication and mutual understanding between the School and the District

 

Charter schools are governed by boards, not by individual board members.  While understanding their separate roles, the Board and Principal work together as a governance team.  The governance team assumes collective responsibility for building unity and creating a positive organizational culture in order to govern effectively
 


Professional Development
This section provides information about the program for training the school's teachers and other professional staff.

 The staff development plan is an ongoing process in which teachers receive both training and follow-up support.  The various levels in the School’s performance based pay program encourage teachers to grow professionally and to become better educators.  Because a cohesive staff development program that includes both individual and whole school program support is critical to CSMH’s success, a full-time staff position has been dedicated to support teachers and the vision of the School.  This position is currently in the form of a Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator.

 

Professional development and teacher collaboration are scheduled on a regular and ongoing basis to support teachers at varying career levels.  New teachers are assigned a grade level partner and/or mentor.  CSMH has ensured grade level collaborative planning time during the school day for teachers to design curriculum and projects, discuss instructional strategies and student assessment, and in general, provide mentoring and collegial support.


The work year of all teachers begins before the students return to school.  All teachers participate in a three or four-day “Ed Camp”, with new teachers receiving an extra day of training.  In addition, a longer school day has been developed, so that ongoing teacher collaboration time is built into the regular schedule.  Also, CSMH currently offers approximately 6 full school wide staff development days and 12 half-days during the course of the school year.


Instructional Minutes
This table displays a comparison of the number of instructional minutes offered at the school to the state requirement for each grade level.

 Grade
Level

 Instructional Minutes

 Offered

 State Requirement

 K

38,085

 36,000

 1

59,340

 50,400

 2

59,340

 50,400

 3

59,340

 50,400

 4

59,340

 54,000

 5

59,340

 54,000

 6

59,340

 54,000

 7

59,340

 54,000

 8

59,340

 54,000

 9

 

 64,800

 10

 

 64,800

 11

 

 64,800

 12

 

 64,800


Continuation School Instructional Days
This table displays a comparison of the number of instructional days offered at the continuation school to the state requirement for each grade level.

 Grade
Level

 Instructional Days With At Least 180 Instructional Minutes

 Offered

 State Requirement

 9

N/A 

 180 days

 10

N/A  

 180 days

 11

N/A  

 180 days

 12

N/A  

 180 days


Minimum Days in School Year
This section provides information about the total number of days in the most recent school year that students attended school on a shortened day schedule and the reasons for the shortened day schedule.

There were a total of 23 minimum days at the Charter School of Morgan Hill.  12 minimum days were designated to using the later half of the day for staff development.  11 minimum days were used for conferences.