School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2003-2004 Published During 2004-2005
Notes regarding the source and currency of data: Data included in this School Accountability Report Card (SARC) are consistent with State Board of Education guidelines, which are available at the California Department of Education Web site http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions04.asp. Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2003-04 school year or from the two preceding years (2001-02 and 2002-03). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2002-03.
School Information
District Information
School Name
Linden Unified Community Day
District Name
Linden Unified
Principal
Steve Payne
Superintendent
Dr. Ronald Estes
Street
18527 E. Front St.
18527 E. Main St.
City, State, Zip
Linden, CA 95236-
Phone Number
(209) 931-2192
(209) 887-3894
FAX Number
(209) 931-8271
(209) 8872250
Web Site
E-mail Address
spayne@sjcoe.net
restes@sjcoe.net
CDS Code
39-68577-3930351
SARC Contact
Jane Steinkamp
School Description and Mission Statement
The mission of Community Day School is to develop the full potential of each student within a safe, friendly and orderly environment. This will be accomplished by providing a clearly defined and articulated curriculum based on student outcomes in a forward-looking approach to education. We are dedicated to building positive relationships, which promote high morale and the self-esteem of students and staff.
Linden Unified Community Day School is in the Linden Unified School District, a medium-sized rural district serving approximately 2400 students in grades K-12. The District is located in the eastern part of San Joaquin County and is comprised of four elementary schools, one comprehensive high school, and a community day school. Linden Unified Community Day School is a sixth through twelfth grade school with an enrollment of 8 students as of October 2003. The administrative staff included one principal and two assistant principals from Linden High School who assisted when necessary. The teaching staff consisted of one credentialed classroom teacher. There was one instructional aide.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
Contact Person Name
Sharon Cardoza
Contact Person Phone Number
948-4131
I. Demographic Information Student Enrollment, by Grade Level Data reported are the number of students in each grade level as reported by the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS).
Grade Level
Enrollment
Kindergarten
0
Grade 9
2
Grade 1
Grade 10
Grade 2
Grade 11
1
Grade 3
Grade 12
Grade 4
Ungraded Secondary
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
5
Ungraded Elementary
Total Enrollment
10
Student Enrollment, by Ethnic Group Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial/ethnic category as reported by CBEDS.
Racial/Ethnic Category
Number of Students
Percent of Students
African-American
100.0
Hispanic or Latino
0.0
American Indian or Alaska Native
Pacific Islander
Asian
White (Not Hispanic)
Filipino
Multiple or No Response
II. School Safety and Climate for Learning School Safety Plan
Date of Last Review/Update
September 2004
Date Last Discussed with Staff
March 2005
Staff and students are regularly trained and in-serviced on the contents of the plan. School-wide drills of each component of the plan are conducted on a regular basis.
School Programs and Practices that Promote a Positive Learning Environment
We believe that students who feel good about themselves, know what is expected of them, and receive positive recognition perform better in school. Parents receive a copy of the discipline rules and policies each year. All school classrooms established discipline plans that were consistent with school site and district discipline policies.
Appropriate behavior, good attendance and positive school climate were encouraged by:
1. Friday Lunches with Staff
2. Field Trips
3. Certificates
4. Class Yearbook
Suspensions and Expulsions Data reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total number of incidents that result in a suspension or expulsion). The rate of suspensions and expulsions is the total number of incidents divided by the school's total enrollment as reported by CBEDS for the given year. In unified school districts, a comparison between a particular type of school (elementary, middle, high) and the district average may be misleading. Schools have the option of comparing their data with the district-wide average for the same type of school.
School
District
2002
2003
2004
Number of Suspensions
N/A
6
8
357
293
468
Rate of Suspensions
50%
80%
10%
14%
8%
Number of Expulsions
7
4
Rate of Expulsions
<1%
School Facilities Safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including any needed maintenance to ensure good repair. Description of the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms.
General
The district takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional. To assist in this effort, the district uses a facility survey instrument developed by the State of California Office of Public School Construction. The results of this survey are available at the school office, at the district office, or on the Internet at http://www.opsc.dgs.ca.gov/.
Below is more specific information on the condition of the school and the efforts made to ensure that students are provided with a clean, safe, and functional learning environment.
Maintenance and Repair
District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and that emergency repairs are given the highest priority.
Cleaning Process and Schedule
The district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the district. A summary of these standards is available at the school office, at the district office, or on the Internet at [Web site address]. The principal works daily with the custodial staff to develop cleaning schedules to ensure a clean and safe school.
Deferred Maintenance Budget
The district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides state matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems. For the 2004-05 school year, the district has budgeted $[ ] for the deferred maintenance program. This represents [ ]% of the district's general fund budget.
III. Academic Data Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Through the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program, students in grades 2-11 are tested annually in various subject areas. Currently, the STAR program includes California Standards Tests (CST) and a norm-referenced test (NRT). The CST tests English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2-11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. The NRT tests reading, language, and mathematics in grades 2-11, spelling in grades 2-8, and science in grades 9-11. California Standards Tests (CST) The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels. The five performance levels are Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets state standards), Basic (approaching state standards), Below Basic (below state standards), and Far Below Basic (well below state standards). Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet state standards in that content area. Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level meet state standards in that content area. Students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to take the CST are tested using the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA). Detailed information regarding CST and CAPA results for each grade and proficiency level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less. CST - All Students Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
Subject
State
English-Language Arts
9
27
33
32
35
36
Mathematics
23
31
34
Science
16
20
30
25
History-Social Science
24
21
28
29
CST - Racial/Ethnic Groups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards). No significant racial subgroups
African- American
White (not Hispanic)
CST - Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards). No significant subgroups
Male
Female
English Learners
Economically Disadvantaged
Students With Disabilities
Migrant Education Services
Yes
No
Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Reading and mathematics results from the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT-6), the current NRT adopted by the State Board of Education, are reported for each grade level as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the 50th percentile (the national average). School results are compared to results at the district and state levels. The CAT-6 was adopted in 2003; therefore, no data are reported for 2002. Detailed information regarding results for each grade level can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/ or by speaking with the school principal. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less. NRT - All Students Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.
Reading
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18
43
47
48
50
51
NRT - Racial/Ethnic Groups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile. No significant racial subgroups reported
NRT - Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.
Local Assessment Data reported are the percent of students meeting or exceeding the district standard. Because of the nature of the Community Day School program alternative means of assessment are used for Reading and Math.
Writing
K
3