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
Mountain Home Charter (Alter.)
District Name
Bass Lake Joint Elementary
Principal
Michael Cox
Superintendent
Michael MacChesney EdD
Street
41267 Highway 41
40094 Indian Springs Rd.
City, State, Zip
Oakhurst, CA 93644-
Oakhurst, CA 93644-8729
Phone Number
559-642-1422
FAX Number
Web Site
E-mail Address
mcox@sti.net
CDS Code
20-65185-6110076
SARC Contact
School Description and Mission Statement
Mountain Home School Charter (MHSC) is an APLUS+ member school which is committed to academic excellence and financial accountability. MHSC is part of the Bass Lake School District. 1994 was Mountain Home School’s first year of operation. MHSC is a home-based, Personalized Learning school program that provides students and their parents with all the necessary instructional tools. These "tools" include guidance from professional, credentialed teachers, much variety and choice of high quality curriculum, classes based upon student needs and interests, a lot of opportunity for "real world" learning experiences. Our program is a rigorous personalized learning model that seeks to deal with each parent and student individually.
The Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District Mission Statement
We will provide an education that emphasizes reading, mathematics, communication skills, and a broad-based exposure to many academic disciplines.
This education will be achieved in an environment which enhances integrity, respect, responsibility, and compassion for others. We recognize that these values are best learned when modeled by all adults and children.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
Contact Person Name
Contact Person Phone Number
Because of the nature of a home-based charter school, there are numerous opportunities for parental involvement and it is highly encouraged. Parents are partners with the school staff in their children’s education, they instruct on a daily basis in the home, chaperone field trips, assist in the classroom and constantly monitor their child’s educational progress.
I. Demographic InformationStudent Enrollment, by Grade LevelData reported are the number of students in each grade level as reported by the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS).
Grade Level
Enrollment
Kindergarten
25
Grade 9
0
Grade 1
23
Grade 10
Grade 2
20
Grade 11
Grade 3
24
Grade 12
Grade 4
30
Ungraded Secondary
Grade 5
18
Grade 6
Grade 7
16
Grade 8
Ungraded Elementary
Total Enrollment
192
Student Enrollment, by Ethnic GroupData reported are the number and percent of students in each racial/ethnic category as reported by CBEDS.
Racial/Ethnic Category
NumberofStudents
PercentofStudents
African-American
2
1.0
Hispanic or Latino
1
0.5
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0
Pacific Islander
Asian
White (Not Hispanic)
179
93.2
Filipino
Multiple or No Response
10
5.2
II. School Safety and Climate for LearningSchool Safety Plan
Date of Last Review/Update
8/2001
Date Last Discussed with Staff
4/25/05
School Programs and Practices that Promote a Positive Learning Environment
There is a high level of parent involvement and parents are an integral part of the school. There are individual academic programs for each student therefore the school is very responsive to the students’ needs and interests. We are a small school where everyone knows everyone else and every person is known by the rest of the staff and students.
Suspensions and ExpulsionsData 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
Rate of Suspensions
Number of Expulsions
Rate of Expulsions
School FacilitiesSafety, 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.
The Mountain Home Charter building is approximately 9,000 square feet. There are four classrooms, a library and a computer laboratory. Each teacher has an office where he or she meets with students and parents. The school is an ideal resource center of curriculum and instruction. The entire facility is in excellent condition and is maintained in a healthy, clean and inviting manner. Mountain Home Charter is located north of the downtown area of Oakhurst just off Highway 41.
III. Academic DataStandardized 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 StudentsData reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
State
English-Language Arts
57
50
46
47
44
32
35
36
Mathematics
45
41
31
34
Science
67
27