Accelerated Achievement Academy School

Accelerated Achievement Academy School 2013-14 Published During 2014-15 Accelerated Achievement Academy Contact Information (School Year 2014-15) 1151 Buena Vista Rd. Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 636-4460 Principal: Contact E-mail Address: Mr. Joe Rivas, Principal jrivas@hesd.org County-District-School (CDS) Code: 35674700121400 Hollister Contact Information (School Year 2014-15) (831) 630-6300 www.hesd.org Superintendent: Contact E-mail Address: Dr. Gary McIntire gmcintire@hesd.org

Every school in California is required by state law to publish a (SARC), by February 1 of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. 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 additional information about the school, parents 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, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., state Academic Performance Index [API], federal Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners. Internet Access I. Data and 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. Additional Information For further information regarding the data elements and terms used in the SARC see the 2013-14 Academic Performance Index Reports Information Guide located on the CDE API Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/. District Contact Information - Most Recent Year II. About This School District Name Hollister Phone Number (831) 630-6300 Superintendent E-mail Address Web Site Dr. Gary McIntire gmcintire@hesd.org www.hesd.org School Contact Information - Most Recent Year School Name Street Accelerated Achievement Academy 1151 Buena Vista Rd. City, State, Zip Hollister, CA 95023 Phone Number (831) 636-4460 Principal E-mail Address Web Site Mr. Joe Rivas, Principal jrivas@hesd.org County-District-School (CDS) Code 35674700121400 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 2 of 13

School Description and Mission Statement Most Recent Year The Accelerated Achievement Academy is a California Distinguished School in the Hollister School District. It is a 4th through 8th grade school of choice in the Hollister School District for the county's most gifted and high achieving students. It is a public school. Research shows that high achievers do better in school, both academically and socially, when surrounded by likepeers, encouraging high levels of verbal dialogue and academic gains through friendly competition. The school operates through assessing what the students already know, compacting the curriculum so that repeated learning does not occur, and curriculum is given with rigor and depth. Doing so allows for time for the students to explore their own unique talents and interests in the form of enrichment and project-based learning of the grade level standards. The Academy started in the 2007-2008 school year as a program within a school, sitting on the Calaveras School campus and consisting of three separate classes starting with a 3rd grade, a 4th grade and a 5th grade class. Each consecutive year after, a new grade level was added, until the 2010-2011 school year when it celebrated the opening of its doors to a separate school with a separate identification code and its first 8th grade graduating class of the Accelerated Achievement Academy. At the end of the 2013-2014 school year the Academy had 95 students enrolled in three classes in grades 4 through 8. In the 2014-2015 school year we have grown to 122 students and five classrooms. Students wishing to enroll in the Accelerated Achievement Academy are encouraged to pick up an application packet at the front office of Calaveras School or download off of the Hollister School District website. The administration reviews the packet that consists of report card grades, standardized test scores, results of a non-verbal intelligence test, teacher recommendations, a task commitment survey and a writing sample. Students achieving an entry level score are invited to enroll. The staff at the Accelerated Achievement Academy believe that gifted and high achievers thrive in an academic setting designed around their unique needs and wish to take them to their highest level of possible achievement. Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2013-14) Grade Level Number of Students Grade 4 19 Grade 5 20 Grade 6 20 Grade 7 17 Grade 8 17 Total Enrollment 93 Student Enrollment by Student Group (School Year 2013-14) Group Percent of Total Enrollment Black or African American 1.1 American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1 Asian 3.2 Filipino 0 Hispanic or Latino 68.8 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0 White 24.7 Two or More Races 0.00 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 49.5 English Learners 8.6 Students with Disabilities 0 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 3 of 13

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 2012-13 School 2013-14 School 2014-15 District 2014-15 With Full Credential 3 3 5 279 Without Full Credential 0 0 0 7 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential) 0 0 0 0 Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions Indicator 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 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 2013-14) Location of Classes Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects Not Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers This School 100 0 All Schools in District 93.09 6.91 High-Poverty Schools in District 93.09 6.91 Low-Poverty Schools in District 0 0 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. Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials Most Recent Year This section describes whether the textbooks and instructional materials used at the school are from the most recent adoption; whether there are sufficient textbooks and instruction materials for each student; and information about the school s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. Year and month in which data were collected:january 2014 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 4 of 13

Subject Textbooks and instructional materials/year of adoption From most recent adoption? Percent students lacking own assigned copy Reading/Language Arts 4-5: Houghton Mifflin Reading, 2006 6-8: McDougal Littel Language of Literature, 2002 4-5: Houghton Mifflin Reading, 2006 6-8: McDougal Littel Language of Literature, 2002 0% Mathematics 4-5: MacMillan/McGraw Hill, 2009 6-8: Glencoe, 2008 Explorations in Core Math, Holt McDougal Math 4-5: MacMillan/McGraw Hill, 2009 6-8: Glencoe, 2008 0% Science 4-5: MacMillan McGraw- Hill, California Edition 2008 6-8: Glencoe Science, 2007 4-5: MacMillan McGraw-Hill, California Edition 2008 6-8: Glencoe Science, 2007 0% History-Social Science 4-5: Houghton Mifflin, California Edition, 2007 6-8: Glencoe, 2006 4-5: Houghton Mifflin, California Edition, 2007 6-8: Glencoe, 2006 0% Foreign Language Health Visual and Performing Arts Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12) School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements - Most Recent Year The Accelerated Achievement Academy's five classrooms sit on the Calaveras School campus. The school provides a safe, clean environment for students, staff and volunteers. School facilities were built in 1984. A team of two custodians ensures that classrooms, restrooms and the campus are kept clean and safe. School Facility Good Repair Status Most Recent Year Using the most recent FIT data (or equivalent), provide the following: Determination of repair status for systems listed Description of any needed maintenance to ensure good repair The year and month in which the data were collected The Overall Rating System Inspected Good Fair Poor 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 Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 5 of 13

Overall Facility Rate - Most Recent Year Overall Rating Exemplary Good Fair Poor B. Pupil Outcomes State Priority: Pupil Achievement The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Pupil Achievement State Priority (Priority 4): Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and its successor the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program); The Academic Performance Index; and The percentage of pupils 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. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress/ Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students in Science Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) Subject School District State 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) 92% 90% 94% 56% 56% 56% 60% 59% 60% Note: Science assessments include California Standards Tests (CSTs), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). 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. 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 6 of 13

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Results by Student Group in Science (School Year 2013-14) Group Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced All Students in the LEA 56% All Students at the School 94% Male 93% Female 95% Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Filipino Hispanic or Latino 92% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 95% English Learners Students with Disabilities Students Receiving Migrant Education Services Note: Science assessments include CSTs, CMA, and CAPA in grades 5, 8, and 10. 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. Standardized Testing and Reporting Results for All Students Three-Year Comparison Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced (meeting or exceeding the state standards) Subject School District State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 English-Language Arts 96% 94% 93% 49% 49% 46% 54% 56% 55% Mathematics 80% 81% 77% 49% 46% 49% 49% 50% 50% History-Social Science 67% 77% 78% 43% 43% 43% 48% 49% 49% Note: STAR Program was last administered in 2012 13. 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. 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 7 of 13

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 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014 K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Academic Performance Index Ranks Three-Year Comparison Academic Performance Index Growth by Student Group Three-Year Comparison Group Actual API Change 2010-11 Actual API Change 2011-12 Actual API Change 2012-13 All Students at the School B -10-7 Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Filipino Hispanic or Latino -12-5 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White Two or More Races Socioeconomically Disadvantaged -18 English Learners Students with Disabilities API Rank 2011 2012 2013 Statewide 10 10 10 Similar Schools 10 Note: For 2014 and subsequent years, the statewide and similar schools ranks will no longer be produced. Note: 'N/D' means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report. 'B' means the school did not have a valid API Base and there is no Growth or target information. 'C' means the school had significant demographic changes and there is no Growth or target information. 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 8 of 13

State Priority: Other Pupil Outcome The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Other Pupil Outcomes State Priority (Priority 8): Pupil outcomes in the subject areas of English, mathematics, and physical education. California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2013-14) Grade Level Percent of Students Meeting Four of Six Fitness Standards Percent of Students Meeting Five of Six Fitness Standards Percent of Students Meeting Six of Six Fitness Standards 5 16.7% 38.9% 22.2% 7 7.7% 15.4% 46.2% 9 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. 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 Most Recent Year Each family at the Academy is asked to participate in school activities for 20 hours per year as part of their enrollment obligations. Parents attend parent-teacher conferences, the Principal's Coffee Club, Academy Parent Club meetings, parent committee meetings, and assist in fundraising efforts. Some parents are chaperones on field trips, especially for Science Camp. Opportunities for participation include being officers on the Academy School Site Council as well as the Parent Club. Parents are encouraged to be a part of the enrichment activities offered at the Academy. Some parents hold enrichment classes such as in the areas of photography, Latin, literature, art, and marketing. Parents interested in volunteering time at school are encouraged to contact Mr. Rivas, Principal and/or Mrs. Bettencourt, the Academy Parent Club President at 831-636- 4460. 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 9 of 13

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* 2011-2012 School District State 2012-2013 2013-2014 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2011-2012 2012-2013 Suspensions 0 7.1 5.2 4.8 4.5 4.9 4.4 5.1 5.7 Expulsions 0 0 0 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 2013-2014 School Safety Plan Most Recent Year The safety of the students is a primary concern at the Accelerated Achievement Academy. The school is in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and state earthquake standards. The school's disaster preparedness plan includes steps for ensuring student and staff safety during a disaster. Fire and disaster drills are held monthly, earthquake drills are held every other month, and secure campus drills are conducted at least once a year. Teachers and staff receive information at monthly safety meetings. The School Safety Committee is a part of the School Leadership Team and the school has representation on the District Safety Committee. The School Site Council updates the Safety Plan annually. Copies of the safety plan are shared by law with the district office, local officials, and law enforcement and are available for review. All visitors to the campus are required to sign in at the office and display a visitor's badge at all times. Supervision is provided for students throughout the school day. The responsibility is shared between the administration, school staff and yard supervisors. Students at the Accelerated Achievement Academy are guided by specific rules and classroom expectations that promote respect, cooperation, courtesy and acceptance of others. The school's discipline philosophy promotes a safe school, a warm, friendly classroom environment, and demonstrates that good disciline is a solid foundation on which to build an effective school. Parents are informed of discipline policies at the beginning of each school year thorugh classroom orientations and individual student handbooks. 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. 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 10 of 13

Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2013-14) Made AYP Overall Met Participation Rate - English-Language Arts Met Participation Rate - Mathematics Met Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts Met Percent Proficient - Mathematics Met Graduation Rate Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2014-15) Indicator School District Program Improvement Status Not in PI In PI First Year of Program Improvement 2004-2005 Year in Program Improvement* Year 3 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 9 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement 81.8% Note: Cells with NA values do not require data. AYP Criteria School District * DW (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. Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) Grade Level Avg. Class Size 2011-12 Number of Classes* Avg. Class Size 2012-13 Number of Classes* Avg. Class Size 2013-14 Number of Classes* 1-20 21-32 33+ 1-20 21-32 33+ 1-20 21-32 33+ 4 31 0 1 0 18 1 19 1 5 17 1 10 2 6 29 0 1 0 14 1 20 1 Other 0 2 0 0 * Number of classes indicates how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per class). Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) Subject English Mathematics Science Social Science Avg. Class Size 2011-12 Number of Classes* Avg. Class Size 2012-13 Number of Classes* Avg. Class Size 2013-14 Number of Classes* 1-22 23-32 33+ 1-22 23-32 33+ 1-22 23-32 33+ * Number of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this information is reported by subject area rather than grade level. 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 11 of 13

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2013-14) Title Number of FTE* Assigned to School Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor Academic Counselor 0 0 Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development Library Media Teacher (Librarian) Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional) Psychologist Social Worker Nurse Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist Resource Specialist (non - teaching) Other Note: Cells with 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. 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 12 of 13

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2012-13) Level Total Expenditures Per Pupil Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental / Restricted) Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic/ Unrestricted) Average Teacher Salary School Site $3,250 $41 $3,209 $89,319 District $7,066 $65,703 Percent Difference School Site and District -54.59 35.94 State $4,690 $70,788 Percent Difference School Site and State -31.58 26.18 Note: Cells with values do not require data. Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2013-14) The Accelerated Achievement Academy receives some federal funding for special programs including: Title I funds for underperforming students. Most of the additional funding for the school, however, is received through parent fundraising efforts. Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2012-13) Category District Amount State Average For Districts In Same Category Beginning Teacher Salary $41,053 $41,507 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $58,815 $67,890 Highest Teacher Salary $82,029 $86,174 Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $95,339 $109,131 Average Principal Salary (Middle) $95,609 $111,937 Average Principal Salary (High) $0 $109,837 Superintendent Salary $177,250 $185,462 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 41% 42% Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 6% 6% For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. Professional Development Most Recent Three Years This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period. The Accelerated Achievement Academy teachers receive regular staff development in the form of inservice at staff meetings and collaboration time during team meetings with their peers. Additional training has been in the area of professional learning communities and research-based engagement strategies, with a focus on the works of the DuFours and Dr. Anthony Muhammad. The County Office of Education offers teacher workships and trainings on the first Thursday of each month. Some topics include writing strategies, professional learning communities, ELD/SDAIE strategies, technology, Marzano's strategies, and special education. It is a priority at the Accelerated Achievement Academy that all professional development, staff meetings and grade level meetings have student achievement as a focus. 1/30/2015 Powered by SchoolCity, Inc Page 13 of 13