SunRidge Charter School

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1 Executive Summary of School Accountability Report Card (SARC) SunRidge Charter School Covering the School Year Published during SunRidge Charter School 487 Watertrough Rd Sebastopol, CA (707) Grades K 8 Principal: Mark Rice, mrice@sunridgeschool.org Student Enrollment Number of Students 199 About This School SunRidge Charter School is one of four schools in the Twin Hills Union School District. First opening its doors in September of 2002, SunRidge offers a Waldorf methods curriculum to approximately 200 students in grades K-8. The school emphasizes small class sizes and strong parent participation, with a successful fund-raising component that supports enrichment classes in Spanish, handwork, woodworking, games, movement, music, and life skills in our upper grades. SunRidge School advances the belief that today s children need much more than cognitive skills if they are to meet the challenges of our world. The Waldorf curricula places equal emphasis on education of the head (thinking), the heart (feeling), and the hands (willing/purposeful action), so that children develop their capacities for bringing imaginative thinking, beauty, and direction to their lives. By framing its academic components within an artistic, hands-on, holistic context, SunRidge School strives to provide a stimulating and supportive environment that allows each child s full potential to unfold. Teachers Teachers with Full Credential 8 Teachers without full credential 0 Teachers teaching outside area of competence 1 Mis-assignments of teachers of English 0 learners Total teacher misassignments 0 The mission of SunRidge Charter School is to build and nurture an educational community that helps each child grow into a competent and creative, free thinking and self-directed person with a positive self-image, a sense of social responsibility, a strong capacity for crosscultural communication, a love of learning, and a respect for life. Graduates will emerge with a proactive attitude towards meeting life s moral, social, physical and intellectual challenges and ready to pursue further academic, professional, and personal goals. Executive Summary page 1 of 2 11/4/2008

2 Pupils Lacking Textbooks or Instructional Materials Reading/Language Arts 0% Mathematics 0% Science 0% History-Social Science 0% Health 0% Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) School Site $5,907 District $5,242 State $4,943 Student Performance Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests English/Language Arts 57 Mathematics 39 Science 69 History Social Science 40 Academic Progress 2007 API Growth Score 724 Statewide Rank Program Improvement Status 0 School Facilities Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection Full site inspection in August of 2007 identified only minor repair needs, all of which were completed during the year. Repairs Needed Only minor repairs noted. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned All minor repairs completed. Executive Summary page 2 of 2 11/4/2008

3 SunRidge Charter School School Accountability Report Card for School Year Published During School Contact SunRidge Charter School 487 Watertrough Rd Sebastopol, CA (707) Grades K 8 Principal: Mark Rice, mrice@sunridgeschool.org CDS code: Twin Hills USD (707) Web site: Superintendent: Les Crawford lcrawford@twinhillsusd.org Data and Access DataQuest is an online data tool located at 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 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. School Description and Mission Statement SunRidge Charter School is one of four schools in the Twin Hills Union School District. First opening its doors in September of 2002, SunRidge offers a Waldorf methods curriculum to approximately 200 students in grades K-8. The school emphasizes small class sizes and strong parent participation, with a successful fundraising component that supports enrichment classes in Spanish, handwork, woodworking, games, movement, music, and life skills in our upper grades. SunRidge School advances the belief that today s children need much more than cognitive skills if they are to meet the challenges of our world. The Waldorf curricula places equal emphasis on education of the head (thinking), the heart (feeling), and the hands (willing/purposeful action), so that children develop their capacities for bringing imaginative thinking, beauty, and direction to their lives. By framing its academic components within an artistic, hands-on, holistic context, SunRidge School strives to provide a stimulating and supportive environment that allows each child s full potential to unfold. The mission of SunRidge Charter School is to build and nurture an educational community that helps each child grow into a competent and creative, free thinking and self-directed person with a positive self-image, a sense of social responsibility, a strong capacity for cross-cultural communication, a love of learning, and a respect for life. Graduates will emerge with a proactive attitude towards meeting life s moral, social, physical and intellectual challenges and ready to pursue further academic, professional, and personal goals. 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 For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. 1 of 14 11/4/2008

4 Opportunities for Parental Involvement Contact Pam Koppel (707) One of SunRidge School's primary foundations is its encouragement of, and dependence on, parent involvement and support. This support takes many forms, including the contribution of time to school committees, events, work groups, and other needed activities, as well as donations through our pledge program that support special events and educational enrichment activities beyond what can be covered by state-provided income. All parent work and financial contributions are voluntary. We believe that when parents understand the importance of these needs to the success of the school--and understand the benefits of the enriched community life that result from participating in these efforts-- that they will contribute in ways and amounts that are within their means. SunRidge was able to designate over $207,000 for educational enrichment classes and instructional assistants in as a result of parent donations. SunRidge s Parent Council is comprised of an elected parent from each grade. This body meets monthly to help coordinate the support needs for the school and to discuss and help address issues and concerns of parents. The SunRidge Charter Council is comprised of three faculty, three parents, and one non-parent community member. This elected body works in an advisory capacity to the school director and the Twin Hills Board of Trustees. Other parent committees include Fundraising, Site Planning and Development, Special Events, and Gardening. SunRidge also encourages parent participation in classroom activities and field trips. Student Enrollment Grade Level by Grade Number of Students Kindergarten 34 Grade 1 22 Grade 2 22 Grade 3 26 Grade 4 17 Grade 5 22 Grade 6 21 Grade 7 19 Grade 8 16 Total 199 Group by Group % of Total Enrollment African American 0.5 American Indian or Alaska Native 0 Asian 3.02% Filipino 0 Hispanic or Latino 4.52% Pacific Islander 0 White (not Hispanic) 88.94% Multiple or No Response 3.02% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 0 English Learners 0 Students with Disabilities 12% 2 of 14 11/4/2008

5 Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution Elementary Grade Avg. Number of Avg. Number of Avg. Number of Level Class Classrooms Class Classrooms Class Classrooms Size Size Size K K Other 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 Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution Secondary Schools Avg. Class Number of Classrooms Avg. Class Number of Classrooms Avg. Class Number of Classrooms Size Size Size English Mathematics Science Social Science 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). 3 of 14 11/4/2008

6 School Climate School Safety Plan Sunridge School has a Safe School Plan that addresses needs and implementation steps for crisis mitigation & prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, as well as for maximizing the social and cultural safety of our school environment. Our school typically has only 1-2 suspensions per year, no expulsions, no serious injuries, and no crime. In addition, we have adopted a number of health and safety policies including: Policy for students and staff relating to documenting immunizations Policy and procedures regarding reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect Procedures for safe evacuation of buildings Policy relating to preventing contact with blood-borne pathogens Policy relating to the administration of prescription drugs and other medicines Policies regarding sexual harassment and bullying Policies and procedures regarding suspension and expulsion Policy regarding gang affiliation and activity Student Rules and Discipline policy that stresses safety as a primary guiding principle. SunRidge has a comprehensive set of student discipline policies and procedures regarding substance abuse, violence, and harassment of any kind. The central tenets of our school discipline policy are safety, respect, and responsibility. School rules and consequences are designed to maintain a balance between respecting individual freedom and having clearly defined standards that serve our educational environment. Discipline is intended to be proactive and provide opportunities for learning healthy social interaction skills. Consequences are intended to provide opportunities for redemption, learning, and forgiveness. The ultimate goal of our discipline policy and procedures is the development of selfdiscipline in our students, fostering the emerging ability of our students to recognize and demonstrate respectful and responsible behavior, to monitor their own actions, and to behave in ways that promote a safe and healthy school community. Rate Suspensions and Expulsions School District Suspensions 1.2% 2.2% 0.5% 0.7% 0.6% 0.9% 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. 4 of 14 11/4/2008

7 School Facilities School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements in SunRidge installed new carpets in 6 classrooms this year, and replaced the fence along one side of our property that had areas of deterioration. Item Inspected School Facilities Good Repair Status Facility in Good Repair Yes No Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Gas Leaks Mechanical Systems Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior) Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) Structural Damage Fire Safety Electrical (interior and exterior) Pest/Vermin Infestation No evidence of rodents this year Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) Restrooms Sewer Playground/School Grounds Other Overall Summary of Facility Good Repair Status Good This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility s good repair status. 5 of 14 11/4/2008

8 Teachers Teacher Credentials Teachers School District With Full Credential Without Full Credential Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence n/a 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 Teacher Mis-assignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners Total Teacher Misassignments 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. Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Location of Classes Taught by Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant NCLB Compliant Teachers Teachers This School 90% 10% All Schools in District 98.2% 1.8% High-Poverty Schools in District n/a n/a Low-Poverty Schools in District 98.2 % 1.8 % 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 the CDE Web site at 6 of 14 11/4/2008

9 Support Staff Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff Number of FTE Title Assigned to School Academic Counselor Library Media Teacher (Librarian) Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional) Psychologist Social Worker Nurse.05 Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist.05 Resource Specialist (non-teaching) 0.8 Other 0.5 Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor n/a 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. 7 of 14 11/4/2008

10 Curriculum and Instructional Materials Core Curriculum Area Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials Reading/Language Arts ** ** Mathematics All upper grades students have math textbooks 0 Science ** ** History-Social Science n/a ** Foreign Language n/a ** Health ** ** ** NOTE: Our charter-specified Waldorf curriculum and methods do not employ textbooks as the primary approach to teaching and learning. Our alternative approach is holistic and multi-faceted, bringing the instructional material to each student in a variety of ways, and guiding students to create their own main lesson books in which they present material they are learning in a form that integrates facts with art, personal experience, and expression. 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. 8 of 14 11/4/2008

11 School Finances Level Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries Total Fiscal Year Supplemental Basic School Site $5,907 Average Teacher Salary District $5,242 $52,993 Percent Difference School Site and District 12.6% State $5,300 $54,322 Percent Difference School Site and State 24% 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 and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page at Types of Services Funded Fiscal Year Beyond the normal charter school funding, SunRidge only receives funding for Special Education services. 9 of 14 11/4/2008

12 Category Teacher Salaries Teacher and Administrative Salaries Fiscal Year District Amount State Average For Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $36,052 $37,322 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $50,885 $53,824 Highest Teacher Salary $65,752 $67,700 Administrator Salaries Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $85,507 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $81,365 $91,421 Average Principal Salary (High) Superintendent Salary $99,840 $104,993 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 37.3% 37.6% Administrative Salaries 3.6% 6.4% Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE Web site at and 10 of 14 11/4/2008

13 Student Performance California Standards Tests (CST) 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 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 Subject School District State English-Language Arts Mathematics Science History-Social Science This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards). CST Results by Student Group Most Recent Year Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced Group English- History- Mathematics Science Language Arts Social Science African American * * * * American Indian or Alaska Native Asian * * * * Filipino Hispanic or Latino * * Pacific Islander White (not Hispanic) Male * Female * Economically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 11 of 14 11/4/2008

14 California Physical Fitness Test Results Percent of Grade Level Students Meeting Fitness Standards Grade 5 0 Grade 7 * 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 this test, and comparisons of a school s test results to the district and state levels, may be found at the CDE Web site at Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when 10 or fewer students are tested. Accountability Academic Performance Index (API) 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 API Three-Year Comparison API Rank Statewide Similar Schools 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. 12 of 14 11/4/2008

15 API Changes by Student Group Three-Year Comparison Group Actual API Change Growth API Score 2005 to to to All Students at the School African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Filipino Hispanic or Latino Pacific Islander White (not Hispanic) Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities 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. AYP Overall and by Criteria AYP Criteria School District Overall Yes Yes Participation Rate - English-Language Arts Participation Rate - Mathematics Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts Percent Proficient - Mathematics Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes API Yes Yes Graduation Rate N/A Yes 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). 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. 13 of 14 11/4/2008

16 Federal Intervention Program Indicator School District Program Improvement Status Not in PI Not in PI 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 Instructional Planning and Scheduling Professional Development Professional development at SunRidge is both school-wide and individualized. All teachers are expected to attend at least 3 days of professional development anually in areas of designated need, such as classroom management, curriculum development, individualizing instruction, students with special needs, etc. Professional trainers and consultants are brought in to work with staff both individually and in groups. Teachers are encouraged to attend professional development opportunities offered by SCOE and other agencies and trainers. Teachers with provisional credentials participate in the North Coast Beginning Teachers Program. Educational consultants are brought in as needed to assist with curriculum development and other identified needs. 14 of 14 11/4/2008