Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District

School Information

District Information

 School Name

Oakhurst Elementary

 District Name

Bass Lake Joint Elementary

 Principal

Kathleen Murphy

 Superintendent

Dr. Michael McChesney

 Street

49495 Road 427

 Street

40094 Indian Springs Rd.

 City, State, Zip

Oakhurst, CA    93644-0395

 City, State, Zip

Oakhurst, CA    93644-8729

 Phone Number

559-642-1580

 Phone Number

559-642-1555

 FAX Number

559-642-1584

 FAX Number

559-642-1556

 Web Site

www.basslakejuesd.com

 Web Site

www.basslakejuesd.com

 E-mail Address

kmurphy@blsd.k12.ca.us

 E-mail Address

 CDS Code

 20-65185-6024087

 SARC Contact

Glenn Reid – Assistant Superintendent

Oakhurst Elementary School, a K-5 school, is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, less than twenty miles south of the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park. Current enrollment is averaging 380 students. Oakhurst Elementary School officially opened its doors in 1950. The school has gone from a K-8 school to a K-6 school to currently serving K-5 students. Many of our parents, who have their own children currently enrolled, attended OES has children themselves.
 

Oakhurst Elementary School is dedicated to assist all children reach their fullest potential academically, physically, emotionally and socially. Curriculum and instruction is aligned to rigorous District and State grade level standards, outlining what every child should know and be able to do at the end of each grade level. Student readiness guides the implementation of curriculum and instruction, as we know that every child progresses at a different pace. Assessments are used for both instructional purposes and for the on-going monitoring of student progress. Report of student progress and achievement is done four times a year, via reports cards and parent/teacher conferences.

In order to accomplish our goal of providing a quality standards-based instructional program to all, it is imperative that we offer a rigorous curriculum that is research based and developmentally appropriate to all children. Learning will occur through effort, inquiry and exploration in a highly positive, nurturing and professional environment. We believe that dignity, respect, trust and high expectations must be modeled by staff, parents and students. It is our mission that staff and parents will work in concert with our community to help children realize their full potential. 

 Contact Person Name 

  Kathleen Murphy

 Contact Person Phone Number 

559-642-1580

 There are a variety of meaningful and rewarding opportunities for parents to involve themselves in their child’s education. Oakhurst Elementary School encourages and enjoys the benefit of having parents involved at the school site and within the community. Opportunities for parents include but not limited to the following:

·1 Serving as a member of the School Based Coordinated Council

·2 Serving as a member of the Parent/Teacher Club

·3 Working in the classroom as a parent volunteer

·4 Assisting with classroom projects at home

·5 Assisting/volunteering in organizing and/or implementing various school-wide programs

·6 Serving as a parent chaperone on a grade level classroom field trip

·7 Serving as a member of the District’s Board of Trustees

·8 Serving on various District committees

·9 Attending school-wide functions and events throughout the school year
 

 Grade Level

 Enrollment

 Grade Level

 Enrollment

 Kindergarten

51 

 Grade 9

0 

 Grade 1

64 

 Grade 10

0 

 Grade 2

56 

 Grade 11

0 

 Grade 3

64 

 Grade 12

0 

 Grade 4

63 

 Ungraded Secondary

0 

 Grade 5

77 

 Grade 6

0 

 Grade 7

0 

 Grade 8

0 

 Ungraded Elementary

0 

 Total Enrollment

375 

 Racial and Ethnic Subgroup

 Number
of
Students

 Percent
of
Students

 Racial and Ethnic Subgroup

 Number
of
Students

 Percent
of
Students

 African American

2 

0.5 

 Hispanic or Latino

54 

14.4 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

31 

8.3 

 Pacific Islander

0 

0.0 

 Asian

2 

0.5 

 White (Not Hispanic)

273 

72.8 

 Filipino

1 

0.3 

 Multiple or No Response

12 

3.2 

 Date of Last Review/Update 

 Date Last Discussed with Staff 

A comprehensive School Safety Plan has been established by the District. This plan is reviewed annually by District and site level administrative personnel. The plain contains all mandated information.
 

Oakhurst Elementary School eagerly accepts all students within the OES attendance area. As a neighborhood public school, Oakhurst Elementary School reflects the full spectrum of learners from those who are highly capable to those who struggle with a variety of learning disabilities. In order to meet the academic and social needs of our diverse student body, we have developed a full offering of practices and programs. Our aim is two fold; we strive to meet the individual needs of each student and we desire to build a strong school community built upon moral excellence, self respect, compassion and courtesy towards others. The following is a list of the many practices and commitments Oakhurst Elementary School offers and values:

·1 A caring, professional, student-centered staff

·2 A rigorous new language arts program, aligned to District and State standards

·3 School-wide emphasis on literacy and numeracy

·4 Dynamic, differentiated instruction

·5 On-going classroom assessments to monitor student progress and achievement

·6 Resource Specialist Program for those identified with specific learning disabilities

·7 Reading Rebound pull-out program offered by reading specialist (emphasis on K-2 students)

·8 After-school intervention clinics for those working below grade level

·9 Summer School program emphasizing literacy and numeracy

·10 A District community day school for students experiencing chronic behavior problems which interfere with success in the classroom

·11 Regular Student Study Team meetings and interventions

·12 Site staff development and grade-level planning time on early release days

·13 A reading specialist serving primary students in need of literacy support

·14 A school psychologist/counselor that performs necessary testing but also offers small group counseling sessions for students at-risk

·15 Weekly Friday Flag Salute honoring STAR Students and school pride

·16 School-wide student recognition in citizenship, academic achievement and attendance

·17 School-wide assemblies aligning to grade level standards

·18 School-wide events: Week of Words, OES Spirit Night, Family Nights

·19 Parent Volunteers in the classrooms

·20 Active Parent/Teacher Club

·21 School Based Coordinated Council Committee
 
 

 School

 District

 2003

 2004

 2005

 2003

 2004

 2005

 Number of Suspensions

20 

32

12 

93

86

141 

 Rate of Suspensions

.5 

.8

.03 

.7

.6

.8 

 Number of Expulsions

0 

0

0

0

0

0

 Rate of Expulsions

0 

0

0

0

0

0

Oakhurst Elementary School is set in the small, rural community of Oakhurst, California. The school was opened to the community in 1950 and has grown from the six original classrooms to twenty classrooms serving K-5 students, which include a resource specialist program and a classroom for students working with our reading specialist. We also have a full-service library housing eighteen computer work stations, a reading room, a tutoring room, and a cafeteria.

 Facility in
Good Repair

 Yes

 No

 Gas Leaks

X

 Mechanical Systems

X

 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)

X

 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)

X

 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)