Sunset Beach Elementary Code: 325 Status and Improvement Report Year -11 Contents Focus On Standards Grades K-6 This Status and Improvement Report has been prepared as part of the Department's education accountability system to provide regular, understandable accounts of our schools' performance and progress, as required by 302A-1004, Hawai'i Revised Statutes. Focus on Standards Description Setting Student Profile Community Profile Improvement Summary of Progress Resources Certified Staff Facilities Vital Signs Quality Survey Student Conduct Retention or Completion Address: p. 1 p. 1 p. 2 p. 3 p. 4 pp. 5-7 Hawaii State Assessment Program Other p. 8 Information Sunset Beach Elementary 59-360 Kamehameha Highway Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712 This report describes the school and its setting; provides information about the school's administrators, teachers, students and facilities; summarizes progress made based on the school's improvement plan, and reports student achievement results along with other vital signs. Description Sunset Beach Elementary serves preschool to sixth grade students on Oahu s North Shore. With the Ko olau Mountains in the background and Ehukai Beach Park in front, it is a picturesque, wellmaintained campus. Established in 1973, Sunset Beach, included in the Kahuku Complex, is the northernmost school in the Windward District. Facilities include a computer lab, library, two classroom buildings, a cafeteria/auditorium, an administration building and eighteen portable classrooms. The adjacent park provides basketball and tennis courts, as well as ample space for soccer, recess and physical education. The standards based academic program is enriched through differentiated classroom instruction, a concerted effort to infuse art and technology into our instructional practices and student products. Access to web-based instructional support for teachers and students accessed by students both at school and at home helps to extend their learning opportunities. The enrichment program for selected students in grades three-six focuses on Math Olympics, Science and Language Arts through use of various media. Our part-time music and art teachers are funded through the Parent Teacher Community Association (PTCA), and provides Pre K-6 students with music and art instruction. We strive to provide a warm, caring and supportive learning environment for all students. We emphasize respect for self, for others and taking responsibility for our actions. Comprehensive supports are offered to enable our students to become successful learners. Students report feeling safe and supported by dedicated school staff members. Our students have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of supplementary programs, activities, and to create lifelong friendships. An active PTCA, Community Council, and excellent community partnerships provide volunteer assistance and financial support to the school. Parents are encouraged to become involved in their child s education. Sunset Beach has received an Annual Achievement Award each year for meeting in good standing status under the federal No Child Left Behind requirements. Sunset Beach Elementary 12/11 Page 1 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Setting Year -11 Student Profile year 2008-09 2009-10 -11 2008-09 2009-10 -11 Fall enrollment 376 407 399 Number and percent of students in Special Education programs 40 52 43 10.6% 12.8% 10.8% Number and percent of students enrolled for the entire school year 347 378 380 Number and percent of students 20 10 20 92.3% 92.9% 95.2% with limited English proficiency 5.3% 2.5% 5.0% Number and percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch 101 128 110 26.9% 31.4% 27.6% Percent of Kindergartners who attended preschool 54% 75% 75% Student Ethnicity, Year -11 Native American 4 0.9% Black 0 Chinese 6 1.4% Filipino 15 3.5% Native Hawaiian 87 20.3% Japanese 26 6.1% Korean 3 0.7% Portuguese 5 1.2% Hispanic 15 3.5% Samoan 2 0.5% Indo-Chinese 1 0.2% Micronesian 0 Tongan 0 Guamanian/Chamorro 0 White 241 56.3% White two or more 0 Other Asian 0 Other Pacific Islander 0 Pacific Islander two or more 0 Asian two or more 0 Multiple, two or more 23 5.4% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% n = 428 Community Profile Census Data not available at this time. Sunset Beach Elementary 12/11 Page 2 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Improvement Year -11 Summary of Progress Sunset Beach has exceeded the Adequate Yearly Progress criteria since the inception of this statewide NCLB measure. Each year classes have shown steady progress on the Hawaii State Assessments in Reading, Math, and Science. Our school academic goals include an objective to raise the proficiency levels of specific groups of underperforming students through additional tutoring and other supports. Grade level benchmarks are reflected in the instruction in each classroom with assessments aligned to the benchmarks. Students have been recognized with state science fair and media awards. Students at Sunset Beach have many opportunities to demonstrate success through programs that are supplementary to an outstanding classroom curriculum. Computer, library, music, art, Hawaiian Studies, science, math, and media enrichment programs are offered weekly. A partnership with the AINA in s program provides opportunities for all students to learn more about gardening, nutrition, and the 3 R s. Other special activities include a school musical, Surf Night, winter program, PE meet, Career Day, Health Fair, Family Fun Fair, talent show, and May Day celebration. After school activities include a student farmer s market, garden club, and ukulele classes. Working with students, staff, parents, and community partners, Sunset Beach has established a community that continues to strive to meet the needs of all learners. Sunset Beach Elementary 12/11 Page 3 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Certified Staff Teaching Staff Resources * Students per Teaching Staff Year -11 Total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Regular Instruction, FTE 77.8% Special Instruction, FTE 22.2% Supplemental Instruction, FTE 0.0% Teacher headcount Teachers with 5 or more years at this school Teachers' average years of experience Teachers with advanced degrees Professional Teacher Credentials Fully licensed 100.0% 27.0 21.0 6.0 0.0 27 18 13.8 3 27 Regular Instruction Special Instruction Administrative and Student Services Staff Administration, FTE * Librarians, FTE Counselors, FTE 17.0 7.2 * Regular instruction includes both regular and supplemental teaching staff and does not include mainstreamed special education students. Therefore, these figures do not indicate class size. 1.0 0.0 0.5 Provisional credential 0.0% 0 Number of principals at this school in the last five years 1 Emergency credential 0.0% 0 * Administration includes Principals, Vice-Principals, Student Activity Coordinators, Student Services Coordinators, Registrars, and Athletic Directors Facilities Adequacy of 's Space Year Ending State Standard Classrooms available 25 Number of classrooms short (-) or over (+) 0 Administration 168% facilities inspection results Library 126% From the school year school facilities inspection data are no longer available at the state level. Department schools are still required to do an annual assessment of its facilities in the following areas: Grounds, Building exterior, Building interior, Equipment/Furnishings, Health/Safety and Sanitation. All department schools should have their annual inspections completed by the second quarter of the school year. Caf eteria/ Auditorium Classrooms 141% 120% Historically the majority of the department schools attained inspection assessment points in the following ranges, 9-15 earning a "Satisfactory" rating and 16-18 points earning the highest "Very Good" rating. 0% 100% 200% facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space. Graph does not display capacity exceeding 200%. Sunset Beach Elementary 12/11 Page 4 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Quality Survey Vital Signs Year -11 The Quality Survey (SQS), administered periodically by the System Evaluation and Reporting Section, is used for strategic planning and to comply with state accountability requirements. Percent of Positive Responses * Quality Survey Dimensions Teachers Parents Students State State State Standards-Based Learning 95.4% 92.0% 78.7% 76.2% 83.8% 100.0% 92.6% 81.5% 80.0% 83.7% 76.3% 77.3% Quality Student Support 86.2% 81.9% 81.8% 76.4% 79.5% 97.6% 80.3% 86.7% 78.6% 83.8% 70.3% 71.5% Professionalism & System Capacity 90.0% 85.9% 81.1% 79.2% 95.8% 91.7% 85.7% 88.9% 81.4% 96.0% 87.8% 88.5% Coordinated Team Work 81.9% 75.4% 73.4% 66.5% 88.1% 77.9% 85.7% 75.5% 77.8% 71.1% 89.1% 79.5% Responsiveness of the System 92.2% 85.0% 77.7% 100.0% 84.2% 83.4% 70.8% 72.6% There are no student items for this dimension Focused & Sustained Action 89.5% 84.5% 68.8% 64.1% 89.0% 95.2% 83.2% 74.7% 67.7% 90.0% 81.4% 82.4% Involvement 91.7% 78.6% 79.8% 70.9% 75.6% 83.3% 77.6% 79.9% 72.1% 83.9% 69.7% 69.5% Satisfaction 93.3% 78.3% 81.0% 74.9% 89.7% 79.6% 100.0% 77.5% 93.1% 79.3% 86.3% 81.4% Student Safety & Well Being 89.5% 85.6% 82.2% 77.8% 77.3% 69.2% 95.2% 83.4% 86.1% 79.8% 82.6% 70.5% ** Survey Return Rate 78.9% 70.1% 35.9% 37.6% 95.1% 93.0% 15.8% 70.7% 31.9% 39.0% 87.9% 92.6% * State Teacher and Parent positive response figures are one of 4 grade spans (Gr. K to 5/6, Gr. 6/7 to 8, Gr. 9 to 12, and Multi-level) that best correspond to this school's grade span. The Student positive response figures for the State and this school are those of the highest grade level surveyed at this school. ** State Return Rate for Teachers, Parents, and Students are for one of 6 grade spans (i.e., Gr. K to 5/6, Gr. K to 7/8, Gr. K to 12, Gr. 6/7 to 8, Gr. 6 to 12, and Gr. 9 to 12) that correspond to this school's grade span. Sunset Beach Elementary 12/11 Page 5 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Year -11 Student Conduct Vital Signs Attendance and Absences Year 2008-09 2009-10 -11 Average Daily Attendance: % (higher is better) State Standard Non-suspended: 395 Suspended: 4 Suspensions, Year - 1% These 4 students were responsible for these 4 suspensions. 99% 93.1% 93.0% 93.0% 95.0% Class A: 1 25% Average Daily Absences: in days (lower is better) 11.8 11.3 12.5 9 Class B: 3 Class C: 0 Class D: 0 0% 0% 75% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% Examples of class of suspension: Class A: Burglary, robbery, sale of dangerous drugs Class B: Disorderly conduct, trespassing Class C: Class cutting, insubordination, smoking Class D: Contraband (e.g. possession of tobacco) Retention Retention for elementary schools include students in all grades except kindergarten who were retained (kept back a grade). Retention for middle/intermediate schools include only eighth graders who were not promoted to ninth grade. Starting in 2004, eighth grade retention calculations that conform to NCLB requirements are used. Retention 2009 Total number of students 319 328 329 Percent retained in grade 1% 0% 3% Note. " -- " means missing data. " * " means data not reported to maintain student confidentiality (see FERPA). Sunset Beach Elementary 12/11 Page 6 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Year -11 Vital Signs Hawaii State Assessment Program HCPS Reading HCPS Mathematics 6 67% 91% 6 52% 74% Grade 5 4 66% 75% 67% 80% Grade 5 4 58% 75% 61% 69% 3 65% 78% 3 63% 76% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percent Proficient 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percent Proficient HCPS Science Grade 4 43% 54% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percent Proficient The HCPS Science assessment is given in grades 4, 8 and 10. State A school's bar may not be shown to maintain student confidentiality (see FERPA). Grade TerraNova, 2nd Edition Percent Average and Above Reading National Norm is 77% Mathematics National Norm is 77% State State 3 93% 80% 98% 85% 4 90% 84% 92% 89% 5 93% 85% 98% 90% 6 95% 84% 98% 89% The TerraNova is a national norm-reference assessment with 9 stanine levels. Scores in stanines 1 to 3 represent "Below Average," and scores in stanines 4 to 9 represent "Average and Above." Note. From 2006-2007, the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) III and TerraNova assessments were used. " -- " means missing data. " * " means data not reported to maintain student confidentiality (see FERPA). Sunset Beach Elementary 12/11 Page 7 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Other Information Year -11 Published on December 2,. System Evaluation and Reporting Section, Systems Accountability Office, Office of the Superintendent, Honolulu, HI: Hawaii State Department of Education. Sunset Beach Elementary 12/11 Page 8 of 8