San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 School Accountability Report Card Reported Using Data from the 2015-16 School Year Published During 2016-17 By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC. For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/. For additional information about the school, parents/guardians and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district and the county. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., test data, enrollment, high school 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 may 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. About This School Contact Information (School Year 2016-17) School Contact Information School Name------- San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Street------- 3550 Logan Ave City, State, Zip------- San Diego, CA 92113 Phone Number------- (619)840-6993 Principal------- E-mail Address------- Web Site------- Anthony Villaseñor mvoffice@sdccs.org www.sdccs2.org CDS Code 37-68338-0127654 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 1 of 11
District Contact Information District Name------- San Diego Cooperative Charter Schools Phone Number------- 858-496-11613 Superintendent------- Tom Pellegrino E-mail Address------- tom@sdccs.org Web Site------- www.sdccs.org School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2016-17) San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 (SDCCS 2) is progressive parent cooperative charter school located in the Mountain View community of San Diego. It is the the second SDCCS campus under the Theresa Hessling Charter School Project non-profit. Both schools are authorized by San Diego Unified and governed by their own non-profit board. Students who attend come from all parts of San Diego County and within the Mountain View neighborhood. SDCCS 2 began opened its doors during the during the 2013 14 school year and is a growing school community that will eventually expand to include transitional kindergarten though grade 8. Mission: The San Diego Cooperative Charter School supports a progressive, developmentally based, child-centered community for active and collaborative student learning where shared values of family, diversity, relationship, creativity and academic excellence flourish. Vision: We respect that which makes each child unique and promote the cognitive, imaginative, creative, social, emotional, and physical development of all students. In order to provide high quality educational services, we have built a supportive, cooperative community - a true collaboration of children, families, and school staff, where we embrace diversity and honor the unique contributions of each individual. This environment is intended to enhance the joy of learning for all and to inspire discovery, creativity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Our vision is to employ differentiated methods to meet each child s needs and to enable the learner to make connections between the curriculum and the outside world. Knowledge of brain development, multiple intelligences, learning styles as well as strategies for differentiation inform instruction in all classes. Service learning and environmental stewardship are integrated into the curriculum in order to promote a strong social ethic in our student population. At San Diego Cooperative Charter 2, all members of the school community work together to promote the success of each learner. We have a dedicated and highly qualified teaching staff and maintain small class sizes at all grades. All classes are organized in multiage configurations. Parents play an integral part in all aspects of the school s operation. SDCCS 2 has a focus on social and emotional literacy and development. The San Diego Cooperative Charter Schools are proud Changemaker Campuses, a designation by the Ashoka Institutes Empathy Starts Initiative. The San Diego Cooperative Charter Schools support progressive, developmentally based, childcentered communities for active and collaborative student learning where shared values of family, diversity, creativity, and academic excellence flourish. Student Enrollment by Level (School Year 2015-16) Number of Level Students Kindergarten 69 1 43 2 42 3 30 4 14 5 12 6 8 Total Enrollment 218 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 2 of 11
Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2015-16) Student Percent of Group Total Enrollment Black or African American 0.9 American Indian or Alaska Native 0 Asian 1.4 Filipino 0 Hispanic or Latino 45.4 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0 White 45.9 Two or More Races 6 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 41.7 English Learners 17.9 Students with Disabilities 11 Foster Youth 0 A. Conditions of Learning State Priority: Basic The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State Priority (Priority 1): Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching; Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and School facilities are maintained in good repair. Teacher Credentials Teachers School District 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2016-17 With Full Credential 7 10 10 31 Without Full Credential 0 0 1 1 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 0 0 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0 Total Teacher Misassignments * 0 0 0 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0 Note: Misassignments refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc. * Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2015-16) Location of Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 100.0 0.0 All Schools in District -- -- High-Poverty Schools in District -- -- Low-Poverty Schools in District -- -- Note: High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals program. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 3 of 11
Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2016-17) Year and month in which data were collected: October 2016 San Diego Cooperative Charter School is a constructivist, progressive, developmental school that teaches the Common Core Curriculum in all classrooms. The school creates curriculum using California Common Core aligned resources but does not always adopt textbooks school wide. Teachers and administrators create curriculum that is appropriate for the group of students in the class. The school does utilize Second Step, a social emotional curriculum school wide. It features an connected home component. The teachers work together to improve teaching practice and meet the needs of all students through Universal Design Learning and best practices revolve around writers workshop, readers workshop and a focus on math discourse. Subject Reading/Language Arts Mathematics Textbooks and Instructional Materials/ Year of Adoption Units of Study Writer s Workshop, Reader s Workshop, Teacher s College Math Solutions, Marilyn Burns, YouCubed, Stanford, Student Centered Mathematics, Van De Walle, Jump Math, From Most Recent Adoption? Health Second Step, Committee for Children Yes Percent of Students Lacking Own Assigned Copy Yes 0 Yes 0 School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year) No data at this time. School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) System Inspected Systems: Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer Interior: Interior Surfaces Cleanliness: Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation Electrical: Electrical Restrooms/Fountains: Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains Safety: Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials Structural: Structural Damage, Roofs External: Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences Overall Facility Rating (Most Recent Year) School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year) Year and month of the most recent FIT report: Repair Status Good Fair Poor Year and month of the most recent FIT report: Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned Overall Rating Exemplary Good Fair Poor 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 4 of 11
B. Pupil Outcomes State Priority: Pupil Achievement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Pupil Achievement (Priority 4): Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress [CAASPP] System, which includes the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for students in the general education population and the California Alternate Assessments [CAAs] for English language arts/literacy [ELA] and mathematics given in grades three through eight and grade eleven. The CAAs have replaced the California Alternate Performance Assessment [CAPA] for ELA and mathematics, which were eliminated in 2015. Only eligible students may participate in the administration of the CAAs. CAA items are aligned with alternate achievement standards, which are linked with the Common Core State Standards [CCSS] for students with significant cognitive disabilities); and The percentage of students who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study CAASPP Test Results in English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics for All Students Subject Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standards (grades 3-8 and 11) School District State 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16 2014-15 2015-16 English Language Arts/Literacy 37 34 49 54 44 48 Mathematics 16 9 39 42 34 36 Note: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. CAASPP Test Results in ELA by Student Group s Three through Eight and Eleven (School Year 2015-16) Student Group Number of Students Enrolled Tested Tested Percent of Students Standard Met or Exceeded All Students 3 29 26 89.7 26.9 4 13 11 84.6 36.4 5 12 11 91.7 54.5 Male 3 17 16 94.1 25.0 Female 3 12 10 83.3 30.0 Black or African American Hispanic or Latino 3 -- -- -- -- White 3 18 15 83.3 46.7 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 5 of 11
Student Group Number of Students Enrolled Tested Tested Percent of Students Standard Met or Exceeded Two or More Races 3 -- -- -- -- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 3 11 11 100.0 9.1 English Learners 3 -- -- -- -- Students with Disabilities 3 -- -- -- -- Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 3 -- -- -- -- Foster Youth 3 -- -- -- -- Note: ELA test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments. Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. Note: The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores. CAASPP Test Results in Mathematics by Student Group s Three through Eight and Eleven (School Year 2015-16) Student Group Number of Students Enrolled Tested Tested Percent of Students Standard Met or Exceeded All Students 3 29 26 89.7 3.9 4 13 11 84.6 18.2 5 12 11 91.7 9.1 Male 3 17 16 94.1 6.3 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 6 of 11
Student Group Number of Students Enrolled Tested Tested Percent of Students Standard Met or Exceeded Female 3 12 10 83.3 Black or African American Hispanic or Latino 3 -- -- -- -- White 3 18 15 83.3 6.7 Two or More Races 3 -- -- -- -- Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 3 11 11 100.0 English Learners 3 -- -- -- -- Students with Disabilities 3 -- -- -- -- Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 3 -- -- -- -- Foster Youth 3 -- -- -- -- Note: Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The Percent Met or Exceeded is calculated by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments. Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 7 of 11
Note: The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however, the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores. CAASPP Test Results in Science for All Students Subject Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) School District State 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) 18 59 54 Note: Science test results include California Standards Tests (CSTs), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) in grades five, eight, and ten. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. CAASPP Test Results in Science by Student Group s Five, Eight, and Ten (School Year 2015-16) Student Group Total Enrollment # of Students with Valid Scores % of Students with Valid Scores % of Students Proficient or Advanced All Students 12 11 91.7 18.2 Note: Science test results include CSTs, CMA, and CAPA in grades five, eight, and ten. The Proficient or Advanced is calculated by taking the total number of students who scored at Proficient or Advanced on the science assessment divided by the total number of students with valid scores. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. State Priority: Other Pupil Outcomes The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Other Pupil Outcomes State Priority (Priority 8): Pupil outcomes in the subject areas of physical education. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2015-16) Level Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards Four of Six Standards Five of Six Standards Six of Six Standards ---5--- 25 8.3 33.3 Note: Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 8 of 11
C. Engagement State Priority: Parental Involvement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3): Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each schoolsite. Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2016-17) Parents and other relatives are encouraged and welcomed to become involved in the formal education of their children. Educational research validates that support at home is critical to a child s academic success. There are many opportunities to be involved at their children s school site, including: governance committees, special events, fundraising events, parent organizations, and in classrooms, and at the board level, and special events. Parents are encouraged to support their children at home by making their expectations about school clear and creating a positive learning environment at home. As a parent cooperative, San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 asks parents to participate and sustain meaningful engagement in the school. A deep commitment to the education of children and modeling of service comes in the form of volunteer opportunities, leadership in events and other efforts that directly impact classrooms and the school community. Volunteer coordinators work with teachers and administrators to ensure every family has the opportunity to serve and be involved in some capacity. To learn about the many volunteer opportunities, parents attend our annual orientation, held each August and can contact the room parent in their child s classroom. Parent trainings are available at various opportunities throughout the school year. Principal - Parent coffee are also available every month. State Priority: School Climate The SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6): Pupil suspension rates; Pupil expulsion rates; and Other local measures on the sense of safety. Suspensions and Expulsions Rate School District State 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Suspensions------- 0.0 0.6 0.0 4.2 3.7 3.4 4.4 3.8 3.7 Expulsions------- 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 School Safety Plan (School Year 2016-17) Campus safety is the school's top priority. Principals, teachers, support staff, and community organizations work together to prevent, prepare, and respond to the overall health and wellbeing of our students and are training is responding to emergency situations. To ensure safety and security, the school has a state-mandated individual emergency response plan that is updated annually. School staff members participate in regular emergency-preparedness drills and response training. Substance abuse prevention and health programs are presented to students regularly. Policies and procedures are in place to address safe entry and exit of students; serious disciplinary problems; discrimination, harassment and bullying; mandated child abuse reporting procedures. Adult supervision is provided in the classrooms and outside areas before and after school, during recess and lunch, and during passing time between classes. Under the direction of the principal or site administrator, school staff members implement specific school-building security procedures. In addition, staff supports schools by reviewing and disseminating safety requirements and information, coordinating safety-related services, and providing safety training and assistance. All students are required to be in supervised before- and after-school programs. Access to campus is regulated by an office controlled access gate during regular school hours. All visitors and volunteers are required to check in and wear a visitor badge when on campus. Principals are available to answer questions and address safety issues by contacting the office. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 9 of 11
D. Other SARC Information The information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF. Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2016-17) Program Improvement Status First Year of Program Improvement Year in Program Improvement* Indicator School District Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 145 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 75.1 Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) Level Avg. Class Size 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Number of Classes Avg. Number of Classes Avg. Number of Classes Class Class 1-20 21-32 33+ Size 1-20 21-32 33+ Size 1-20 21-32 33+ K 20 2 1 20 2 1 24 3 1 23 21 2 2 24 1 21 2 3 13 1 21 1 4 13 1 21 1 5 11 1 6 7 1 Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class). Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2015-16) Title Number of FTE Assigned to School Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Academic Counselor------- 0 0 Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development) 1.0 N/A Library Media Teacher (Librarian) 0 N/A Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) 0 N/A Psychologist------- 0.4 N/A Social Worker------- 0 N/A Nurse------- 0 N/A Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 0.5 N/A Resource Specialist------- 0 N/A Other------- Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. *One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. N/A 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 10 of 11
Expenditures per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2014-15) Level Total Expenditures Per Pupil Supplemental/ Restricted Basic/ Unrestricted Average Teacher Salary School Site------- $7,899 $1,841 $6,057 $48,449 District------- N/A N/A $6,057 $48,499 Percent Difference: School Site and District N/A N/A State------- N/A N/A $5,677 Percent Difference: School Site and State N/A N/A Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2015-16) The school s general fund includes monies for: General operations salaries, benefits, services, materials, and support to the general education Special Education programs offering appropriate, individualized instruction to students with special needs Special projects monies from agencies (federal or state) earmarked for specific programs/projects or services Maintenance and operations School develops an instructional budget based on enrollment, programs, and formulas set by Board policy, state law, agreements with vendor agencies, and guidelines of outside funding sources. Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2014-15) Category Site Amount Beginning Teacher Salary $43,450 Mid-Range Teacher Salary -- Highest Teacher Salary $47,826 Average Principal Salary Superintendent Salary $125,000 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 40.42% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 7.77% For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. N/A Professional Development (Most Recent Three Years) San Diego Cooperative Charter Schools view staff learning as a priority. Our teachers work in cooperative teams, as a whole group and cooperatively with both schools increasing learning in academic and social emotional education. Professional development is a top priority and trainings are available to Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Extended Day Program Staff, Administrators and Special Education Case Managers. The staff and administrators work together to create a schoolwide focus each year for professional development as well as determine areas of individual need. Throughout the year, teachers participate in school-based professional learning to encourage best practices and shared problem solving. Teachers are provided with time on early release days where teachers can collaborate, learn together and problem solve. In addition staff are release for professional development in a variety of ways throughout the year. 2015-16 School Accountability Report Card for San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2 Page 11 of 11