Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District

Every Child...A Promise

Wasuma Elementary

    School Accountability Report Card    
  Reported for School Year 2004-05  
Published During 2005-06

 

 

Notes regarding the source and currency of data:
Data included in this School Accountability Report Card (SARC) template are consistent with State Board of Education guidelines, which are available at the California Department of Education Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions05.asp

Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2004-05 school year or from the two preceding years (2002-03 and 2003-04). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2003-04. Single-year column headings refer to the school year ending in that particular year. When no year is specified, data are from the most recent school year for which data are available.

More information about SARC requirements is available at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/, including a SARC Preparation Guide at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/guide.asp and Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/questions.asp.


I. General Information

Contact Information
Information about school and district contacts.

School Information

District Information

 School Name

 Wasuma Elementary

 District Name

 Bass Lake Joint Elementary

 Principal

  Glenn Reid

 Superintendent

  Dr. Michael MacChesney

 Street

 43109 Hwy. 49

 Street

 40094 Indian Springs Rd.

 City, State, Zip

 Ahwahnee, CA    93601-0098

 City, State, Zip

 Oakhurst, CA    93644-8729

 Phone Number

  (559)642-1585

 Phone Number

  (559)642-1555

 FAX Number

  (559)642-1594

 FAX Number

  (550)642-1556

 Web Site

 

 Web Site

 Basslakejuesd.com

 E-mail Address

  greid@blsd.k12.ca.us

 E-mail Address

 

 CDS Code

 20-65185-6024111

 SARC Contact

  Glenn Reid


School Description and Mission Statement
Information about the school, its programs, and its goals.

Wasuma Elementary school is one of 7 schools that make up Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District. It is a rural school located in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Wasuma Elementary has an enrollment of 342 students (2004 CBEDS). The school serves Kindergarten through Eighth grade students with a staff of 16 regular education teachers, 1 RSP teacher, 4 part time RSP instructional assistants, 4 part time instructional assistants, a part time Library Tech and Computer Tech, an office staff of 1.5, and 1 principal. A counselor is employed by the district and is at the school 1 day per week. A Reading Specialist is employed on a half-time basis at Wasuma. The services of a Speech Teacher and a School Psychologist are contracted for through the Madera County Office of Education. The Mission Statement adopted by the Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District and Wasuma Elementary School is "Every Child… a Promise". This idea is supported by staff actions and deeds on a daily basis.  


Opportunities for Parental Involvement
Information about the contact person for parental involvement and a description of organized opportunities for parental involvement at the school.

 Contact Person Name 

  Glenn Reid

 Contact Person Phone Number 

  (559)642-1585

 Parents are encouraged to take an active roll in their child’s education while enrolled at Wasuma Elementary School. Parent Volunteers are encouraged to work in the classrooms with individual and small groups of students. For volunteers who are interested, a Parent Voluntyeer Training is held each fall. The Wasuma Parent Club is very active in promoting activities that benefit the entire student population. They hold a variety of fund raisers that support classroom instruction and allow teachers to provide those "extras" that make the educational experience at Wasuma unique. Communication with the Wasuma community takes place regularly. The PTA sponsors a monthly newsletter complete with a calendar of school events taking place during the weeks ahead. Parent Conferences are held twice a year, allowing teachers and parents to discuss student academic progress. Students in grades 4-8 receive weekly grade checks every Monday throughout the school year. These checks allow parents to regularly keep abreast of their child’s progress and track their academic efforts.


II. Demographic Information

Student Enrollment -- 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

 Grade Level

 Enrollment

 Kindergarten

30 

 Grade 9

0 

 Grade 1

39 

 Grade 10

0 

 Grade 2

35 

 Grade 11

0 

 Grade 3

41 

 Grade 12

0 

 Grade 4

38 

 Ungraded Secondary

0 

 Grade 5

36 

 

 

 Grade 6

36 

 

 

 Grade 7

32 

 

 

 Grade 8

46 

 

 

 Ungraded Elementary

0 

 Total Enrollment

333 


Student Enrollment -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups
Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial and ethnic subgroup as reported by CBEDS.

 Racial and Ethnic Subgroup

 Number
of
Students

 Percent
of
Students

 Racial and Ethnic Subgroup

 Number
of
Students

 Percent
of
Students

 African American

5 

1.5 

 Hispanic or Latino

30 

9.0 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

40 

12.0 

 Pacific Islander

0 

0.0 

 Asian

2 

0.6 

 White (Not Hispanic)

254 

76.3 

 Filipino

2 

0.6 

 Multiple or No Response

0 

0.0 


III. School Safety and Climate for Learning

School Safety Plan
Information about the currency and contents of the school's comprehensive safety plan.

 Date of Last Review/Update 

  8-04

 Date Last Discussed with Staff 

  8-04

 A Comprehensive School Safety Plan has been established by the District. This plan is reviewed annually by district and site level administration and by the District Safety Officer. The plan contains all mandated information.  


School Programs and Practices That Promote a Positive Learning Environment
Information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the use of disciplinary strategies.

 The learning environment at Wasuma Elementary School is very positive. Opportunities for student recognition occur regularly. At quarterly school-wide awards assemblies 4.0 and 3.5 Honor Roll students in grades 4-8 are recognized. Students with Perfect Attendance and Excellent Attendance are also recognized at these assemblies. Teachers also provide incentives for learning and good behavior in their individual classrooms. Wasuma Spirit Pencils are awarded randomly by the principal to those students exemplifying school spirit. The Parent Club sponsors educational assemblies and family activities after school and in the evenings throughout the year. Wasuma School is involved in a Mountain Area Sports League for students in grades 6-8. Students compete in volleyball, flag football, soccer, and basketball – as well as cross country and track with other schools in the area. A noon time sports program for the junior high students in the spring is enjoyed by almost all of the grade 7-8 students. A learn-to-ski program is held every winter for students in grades 4-8. The Wasuma Student Council also sponsors dress-up days, dances, candy grams sales, food drives, and Wacky Relays days. The co-curricular and extra-curricular programs at Wasuma Elementary School offer something for all students. The Wasuma PTA is also very active in providing activities and experiences that promote a positive learning environment at the school. 


Suspensions and Expulsions
Data reported are the number of suspensions and expulsions (i.e., the total number of incidents that resulted 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.

 School

 District

 

 2003

 2004

 2005

 2003

 2004

 2005

 

 Number of Suspensions

21 

26

33

93 

86 

120 

 Rate of Suspensions

.05 

.07 

.09 

.7 

.6 

.1 

 Number of Expulsions

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

 Rate of Expulsions

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 


IV. School Facilities

School Facility Conditions -- General Information

 Information about the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.


School Facility Conditions -- Results of Inspection and Evaluation
Data reported are the determination of good repair as documented in a completed Interim Evaluation Instrument, including the school site inspection date, the Interim Evaluation Instrument completion date, and the date of any remedial action taken or planned. Additional information about the condition of the school's facilities may be obtained by speaking with the school principal.

 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)

X 

 

 

 Structural Damage

X 

 

 

 Fire Safety

X 

 

 

 Electrical (interior and exterior)

X 

 

 

 Pest/Vermin Infestation