Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High Grades 7-12 8401 Gerber Road, Suite A, Sacramento, CA Phone: (916) 689-3707 FAX: (916) 689-3730 School Accountability Report Card Data from the School Year Published During -2016 The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) 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, please contact the school principal or the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). Principal s Message Gerber Jr./Sr. High School is a community school dedicated to providing students with significant opportunities to become successful and to help them to realize their greatest potential. In an effort to support student success, we provide students with a curriculum that integrates academic and career technical standards, hands-on projects, and lessons that are rigorous in content and relevant to the student. While the primary focus is academic success, teachers and staff realize that before learning can take place, the deeper issues that prevented student success in the past must be addressed Teachers rely on data driven instruction designed to accelerate learning based on each student s individual strengths. Gerber Jr./Sr. High School is a small campus setting with a modified schedule allowing staff to establish close, trusting relationships, and provide support one student at a time. LINKS (Leadership, Innovation, Navigating Choices, Keeping Promises, Superior Preparation) is the philosophy underlying our program s success. Each student is encouraged to participate in mentoring, on campus support groups, guest speaker presentations, assemblies, field trips, vocational goal setting and career exploration activities, and academic tutoring. ~ Sharon Barnes School Description and Mission Gerber Jr./Sr. High School has been in operation since 2006. It functions as a community school of the Sacramento County Office of Education. The site serves public school students in grades 7-12 who are referred by a School District, the Probation Department, or School Attendance Review Board (SARB). Students typically transition back to their home district after one or two successful semesters and completion of district placement requirements; some students complete their education at Gerber Jr./Sr. High School with a high school diploma or by passing a California high school equivalency exam. In addition to the main community school site on Gerber Road, the school operates a satellite program at the Boys & Girls Club, in downtown Sacramento. Parental/Guardian Involvement Research has proven that strong parental involvement leads to student success at school. Parents/guardians are encouraged to become involved and can contact Gerber Jr./Sr. High School for additional information regarding becoming a member of the School Site Council or participating in other school events and district advisory meetings. For more information on parent involvement, contact Principal Sharon Barnes at 916-228-2329. David W. Gordon Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools Matthew Perry, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Sharon Barnes Principal SCOE Mission The Sacramento County Office of Education is a customer-driven educational leader and agent for change in the county, region, and state. We support the preparation of students for a changing and global society, through a continuously improving system of partnerships and coordinated services. Sacramento County Board of Education Eleanor L. Brown, Ed.D. (President) Trustee, Area 4 Thomaysa Glover (Vice President) Trustee, Area 5 Greg Geeting Trustee, Area 1 Brian M. Rivas Trustee, Area 2 Jacquelyn Levy Trustee, Area 3 John C. Scribner Trustee, Area 6 Harold Fong, M.S.W. Trustee, Area 7 About SCOE SCOE plays a leadership role in the delivery of quality education to the students in Sacramento County. SCOE directly educates more than 30,000 children and adults, and provides support services to over 230,000 students in the County s 13 school districts and 46 public charter schools. Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 1
Enrollment and Demographics The total enrollment at this school was 68 students. Data Source: CDE as of December 21, Numbers of Students by Grade Level 0 Percentages of Students by Ethnicity Enrollment in Special Programs Number of English Learners There were 5 English learners (7.4%) enrolled in this school. Data Source: CDE as of December 21, Number of Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students There were 50 students (73.5%) eligible for the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program and considered socioeconomically disadvantaged. Data Source: CDE as of December 21, Number of Special Education Students There were 2 students (2.9%) enrolled in this school who were eligible for and received special education services. Data Source: CDE as of December 21, 8 17 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1% Hispanic or Latino 32% Filipino 0% White 15% 1 Asian 0% 14 Two or More Races 9% Black or African American 41% American Indian or Alaska Native 2% 28 It is our sincere belief at Gerber Jr./Sr. High School that each student has the potential for greatness. It is our collective goal to prepare our students to be successful academically, to make positive changes in their lives, become college and career ready, and accomplish their personal goals. We encourage our students to Strive for Excellence in all that they do." Sharon Barnes, Principal Additional Information DataQuest is an online data tool that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the local education agency, the county, and the state (see http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest). Note that information on this SARC will not match information reported on DataQuest in cases where different data sources or calculation methods are used. Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Number of Foster Youth There was 1 foster youth (1.5%) enrolled in this school. Data Source: CDE as of December 21, Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 2
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution 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). 2012-2013 2013-2014 Avg. Number of Avg. Number of Avg. Number of Subject Class Classrooms Class Classrooms Class Classrooms Size 1-22 23-32 33+ Size 1-22 23-32 33+ Size 1-22 23-32 33+ English 8.0 7 1 0 Mathematics 6.0 9 0 0 Science 5.0 9 0 0 Social Science 4.0 17 0 0 Career- Technical 14.8 4 0 0 14.1 2 0 0 13 2 0 0 Self- Contained 13.3 7 0 0 14.0 9 0 0 Data Source: CDE. Note for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 years courses for students in grades 7-12 were reported as either self-contained or career-technical and not by subject area. School Climate It is extremely rewarding and gratifying to have the opportunity to work on this most important mission: serving our children. ~ David W. Gordon, Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools School Safety Plan An emergency preparedness manual is developed with staff input in coordination with the Elk Grove Unified School District s Adult Education Program (with which the Gerber shares building space). The manuals contain information on emergency procedures, hostage situations, natural disasters, acts of violence, as well as health and safety issues. The school s staff and students participate in regularly scheduled evacuation drills. Safety practices and procedures are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Suspensions and Expulsions Suspension rates are calculated by dividing the unduplicated number of students suspended by the unduplicated number of students enrolled. Students are not expelled from SCOE court or community schools. Suspension Rate School Sacramento County Office of Education Court and Community Schools 2013-2014 32.4% 14.5% 19.6% 11.2% Data Source: CDE, California Department of Education School Facilities School Facility Conditions and Improvements Gerber Jr./Sr. High School consists of four student classrooms and a small activity room. A safe and clean environment is provided for students and staff by maintenance and custodial personnel assigned to the site. All necessary repairs are addressed and completed in a timely manner using a work order system. Cleaning schedules have been developed to ensure proper cleaning of the site on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis. Ongoing inspections are performed to ensure the site meets or exceeds good repair standards. An important part of my belief is building positive relationships with students and inspiring them to be their best. This investment of time and energy is my best assurance of a student's success. SCOE provides an awesome platform to further the LINKS mission of creating students who are motivated and prepared for a successful future. ~ Daniel Watts, SCOE Teacher of the Year 2009 IMAX News10 Teacher of the Year 2009 Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 3
School Facility Good Repair Status This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility s repair status and the overall summary of the results. Item Inspected Gas Leaks Mechanical Systems Windows/Doors/Gates (interior & exterior) Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, ceilings) Hazardous Materials (interior & exterior) Structural Damage Fire Safety Electrical (interior & exterior) Pest/Vermin Infestation Drinking Fountains (inside & outside) Restrooms/Sewer Playground/School Grounds Roofs Overall Cleanliness Data Source: Sacramento County Office of Education Repair Status Good Fair Poor Repair Needed and Action Taken Academic Counselors and Support Staff The school shares an academic counselor and has one transition specialist, serving students during the school year. Teachers Teacher Credentials This table shows the number of teachers assigned to SCOE court/community schools with and without a full credential and those teaching outside their subject area of competence.. Teacher Credentials 2012-2013 School 2013-2014 LEA With Full Credential 5 5 5 68 Without Full Credential 0 0 0 3 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence 0 0 0 0 Data Source: Sacramento County Office of Education Personnel Department Curriculum and Instructional Materials The quality, currency, and availability of standardsaligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school are sufficient in each of the core curriculum areas: Reading/Language Arts Mathematics Science 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 designated teacher assigned to teach the course at the beginning of the year or semester). Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 2012-2013 2013-2014 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0 Total Teacher Misassignments 0 0 0 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0 Data Source: Sacramento County Office of Education Personnel Department History-Social Science Health Visual and Performing Arts Each student is provided the appropriate textbook and instructional materials in all of the core areas. Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 4
Core Academic Classes taught by NCLB-Compliant Teachers This table displays the percentage of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-nclb compliant teachers at the school, at all SCOE-operated schools, and at all SCOE-operated high-poverty and low-poverty schools for the academic year. More information on NCLB teacher qualifications can be found on the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at 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 82 18 All SCOE-Operated Schools 90 10 All SCOE -Operated High-Poverty Schools 90 10 All SCOE -Operated Low-Poverty Schools Data Source: California Department of Education Consolidated Application SCOE has no low-poverty schools. 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 25 percent or less in the Free and Reduced Price Meals Program. School Finances Expenditures Per Pupil CDE s School Fiscal Services Division does not calculate average expenditure per pupil for county offices of education on a statewide basis. In order to calculate average expenditure per pupil, County Offices of Education would need the information from CDE. Teacher Salaries Teacher salaries for SCOE-operated community schools were based on 185 contracted days. The average teacher salary in for SCOE-operated community schools was $70,174.10. Data Source: Sacramento County Office of Education Business Services Department Types of Services Funded The Special Education Department at SCOE offers special education services to students who attend the SCOE Community Schools. These students needs have been identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed by a school district, or a county office of education team. Students attending Gerber Jr./Sr. High School receive special education services through the Resource Specialist Program that is staffed by a special education teacher and special education technicians. Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 5
Student Performance California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Results for All Students in English-language Arts and Mathematics This table displays the percentage of students achieving at the met or exceeded standards levels. Subject Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards School LEA State English-Language Arts 0 3 44 Mathematics 0 1 33 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Results by Student Group in English-language Arts and Mathematics (School Year ) This table displays the percentage of students achieving at the met or exceeded standards levels. Group Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards in ELA Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards in Math California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) replaced the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program in 2013-2014. The CAASPP consists of the Smarter Balanced and alternate assessments in English-language arts and math for students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 and science assessments for students in grades 5, 8, and 10. Each of these tests shows how well students are doing in relation to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the state content standards. Additional information about the CAASPP Program can be found on the CDS Testing Website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/. Information regarding the CCSS can be found at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/. All Students in the District 3 1 All Students at the School 0 0 Male 0 0 Female Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Filipino Hispanic or Latino 0 0 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White Two or More Races California Physical Fitness Test The California Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is administered each spring to students in grades five, seven, and nine only. For, the test results are not shown because the number of students tested is 10 or less in each grade level and measured category. Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 0 0 English Learners Students with Disabilities Students Receiving Migrant Services Foster Youth 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. Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 6
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Results for All Students in Science on the California Standards Tests This table displays the percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced levels. Subject 2012-2013 Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (Meeting or Exceeding the State Standards) School LEA State 2013-2014 2012-2013 2013-2014 2012-2013 2013-2014 Science (Grades 5, 8, and 10) 20 15 9 12 6 59 60 56 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. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Results for Students by Group in Science on the California Standards Tests ( School Year) This table displays the percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced levels. Group Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced All Students in the District 6 All Students at the School Male Female Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Filipino Hispanic or Latino California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Beginning with the Class of 2006, students in California public schools were required to pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to demonstrate competency in grade-level skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to earn a high school diploma. The content of the CAHSEE was based on content standards in English-language arts and mathematics that were adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE) in 2003. In 2010, the SBE adopted the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics. Due to the change in academic standards, legislation was enacted to suspend the administration of the CAHSEE and the requirement that students pass the CAHSEE to receive a high school diploma for the 2016, 2016 2017, and 2017 2018 school years. The law required that schools grant a diploma to any pupil who completed grade twelve in the 2003 2004 school year or a subsequent school year and met all applicable graduation requirements other than the passage of the high school exit examination. The law further required the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to convene an advisory panel to provide recommendations to the Superintendent on the continuation of the high school exit examination and on alternative pathways to satisfy the high school graduation requirements pursuant to Education Code sections 51224.5 and 51225.3. The law became effective on January 1, 2016. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged English Learners Students with Disabilities Students Receiving Migrant Education Services Foster Youth 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. Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 7
Accountability Local Accountability This table displays baseline data for the five elements in the SCOE Local Accountability System Indicator Attendance Rate Total days of attendance divided by total days of enrollment for all enrolled during the school year for any length of time. Reading Achievement-Measures of Academic Progress Percentage of tested students meeting the 90-day growth target Mathematics Achievement-Measures of Academic Progress Percentage of tested students meeting the 90-day growth target Credit Completion Percentage of students earning at least 10 credits for every 30 instructional days of continuous enrollment Successful Transition Percentage of students who exit a SCOE school with a successful transition such as passing a High School Equivalency exam, earning a high school diploma, or re-enrolling at another traditional or alternative school Data Source: Sacramento County Office of Education Student Information Systems and Reporting API Ranks Three-Year Comparison API scores were not produced in. 61.4% 56.5% 47.8% 35.9% 100.0% AYP Overall and by Criteria School Year This table displays an indication of whether the school and the local education agency (LEA) made AYP overall and whether the school and the LEA met each of the AYP criteria. AYP Criteria School LEA Overall Yes No Participation Rate - English-Language Arts Yes No Participation - Rate Mathematics Yes No Attendance Rate* N/A* No Graduation Rate* N/A* No *An N/A in the Met Graduation Rate or the "Met Attendance Rate" column means that the school or LEA was not required to meet the graduation rate or the attendance rate criteria. API Ranks The State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), with the approval of the SBE, suspended the API for the 2014 school year. As a result, no API was calculated and posted during the 2016 school year. For more information about the API please view the Status of the API and the 3-Year Average Information Guide posted on the California Department of Education (CDE) API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ ap/documents/infoguide14.pdf. Adequate Yearly Progress The federal ESEA requires that all schools and local education agencies meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: Participation Rate: Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and California Alternate Assessment results in grades three through eight and eleven Attendance Rate: Attendance data for students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade eight Graduation Rate: Graduation cohort data Additional information about AYP can be found on the CDE Accountability Website at www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac. Information regarding the special rules and conditions for alternate methods of reporting can be found at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay /altmethod15.asp Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 8
Federal Intervention Program (School Year ) Schools and LEAs 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 (graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and LEAs advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Information about PI including revisions to the PI status determinations can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ti/programimprov.asp. Indicator School LEA Program Improvement Status In PI In PI First Year of Program Improvement 2010-2011 2007-2008 Year in Program Improvement* Year 4 Year 3 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 3 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement N/A 50.0% *Determination waiver indicates that the PI status of the school was carried over from the prior year in accordance with the flexibility granted through the federal waiver process. Note: Cells with N/A values do not require data. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation Four-Year Graduation Rate and Dropout Rates Meaningful dropout rates and four-year graduation rates cannot be calculated for court and community schools operated by County Offices of Education because of constraints in interpreting these calculations with highly mobile student populations. One-Year Graduation Rate for Grade 12 Students Class of 2014 This table displays, by student group, the one-year graduation rate for grade 12 students which is calculated by taking the number of students who met all state and local graduation requirements to earn a high school diploma in 2013-2014 and dividing it by the number of students who began the school year in the 12 th grade, as evidenced by that school year s Fall Information Day enrollment. Group Grade 12 Enrollment (Number) Graduation Rate (Percent) All Students 31 39% Male 27 33% Female 4 Black or African American 13 38% American Indian or Alaska Native 0 Asian 2 Filipino 0 Hispanic or Latino 12 50% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2 White 2 Two or More Races 0 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 17 53% English Learners 5 Students with Disabilities 3 Students Receiving Migrant Education Services 0 Students Receiving Foster Youth Services 2 SCOE s Local Accountability System In addition to the state accountability provided through the Public Schools Accountability Act (PSAA) and the federal accountability authorized by the ESEA, SCOE has implemented local accountability measures that are uniquely adapted for alternative school settings serving high-risk student populations. SCOE s local accountability measures include indicators of learning readiness, academic achievement, and educational transition. The learning readiness indicator is measured through the use of attendance data. The academic achievement indicators were measured with the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests in reading and mathematics and through credits earned. The educational transition indicator is measured through successful transitions either through high school graduation or completion of a high school equivalency test, or return to another high school. Data Source: California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) Data representing less than 11 students are not provided to protect student privacy. Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 9
High School Equivalency Testing Participation in the High School Equivalency Testing Program for SCOE Court and Community School Students during the school year consisted of two tests; the computer-based General Education Development Test (GED) from Pearson Vue and the paper-pencil based High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) from The Educational Testing Service (ETS). Upon passing, both tests earn the passer the equivalent of a high school diploma issued by CDE. The numbers below are a combination of both tests. High School Equivalency Testing This School All Court and Community Schools Total Test Sections Administered 13 313 Total Candidates 4 83 Total Completers 3 49 Total Passers 3 36 % Completing all Sections 75.0% 53.6% % of Completers who Passed 100.0% 81.8% Data Source: SCOE Center for Student Assessment and Program Accountability Career Technical Education (CTE) Students are enrolled in CTE courses that focus on monthly projects that include art, media and entertainment, and employability themes. This integrated model provides students with experience in practical, meaningful applications of reading, writing, and mathematics. CTE teachers and a transition specialist also provide students with career and post-secondary information for their successful transition from high school. 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. Additional information about UC/CSU admission requirements can be found on the CDE DataQuest Webpage at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/. Indicator Percent Students Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 0 2013-2014 Graduates Who completed all Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission 0 Data Source: CALPADS Sacramento County Office of Education Gerber Jr./Sr. High School 15 School Accountability Report Card Page 10