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
Wawona Elementary
District Name
Bass Lake Joint Elementary
Principal
Michelle Horner
Superintendent
Michael MacChesney
Street
7925 Chilnualna Falls Rd.
40094 Indian Springs Rd.
City, State, Zip
Yosemite Nt. Park, CA 95389-2068
Oakhurst, CA 93644-8729
Phone Number
209 375-6383
559 642-1555
FAX Number
209 375-1029
559 642-1556
Web Site
E-mail Address
CDS Code
20-65185-6099048
SARC Contact
School Description and Mission Statement
Wawona School is one of 7 schools that make up Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District. It is a rural "one-room school" located in the southern district of Yosemite National Park. Wawona School has an enrollment of 16 students (2004 CBEDS). The school serves kindergarten through sixth grade students with a staff of 1 teaching principal, 1 part-time paraprofessional, and 1 half-time secretary. The services of a Speech Teacher and a School Psychologist are contracted for through the Madera County Office of Education. The ethnic make-up of the student body is 37.5% White, 50% Hispanic and 12.5% Asian. No students currently participate in the free and reduced lunch program.
The mission statement for the Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District is as follows: Every Child… A Promise. We will provide an education that emphasizes reading, mathematics, communications skills, fine arts 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
Wawona School holds strongly to the belief that high academic and social standards are an important part of the educational program. We encourage parents to take a very active role in the education of their child and believe their participation is essential to their child’s success. Parents are encouraged to help out as volunteers in the classroom and on planned educational field trips Additionally, parent conferences are scheduled three times per year in order to further facilitate school/parent communication. Wawona Elementary school has a very active Parent Teacher Group that provides support for activities and programs held at the school.
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
2
Grade 9
0
Grade 1
Grade 10
Grade 2
3
Grade 11
Grade 3
4
Grade 12
Grade 4
Ungraded Secondary
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Ungraded Elementary
Total Enrollment
16
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
0.0
Hispanic or Latino
18.8
American Indian or Alaska Native
Pacific Islander
Asian
White (Not Hispanic)
13
81.3
Filipino
Multiple or No Response
II. School Safety and Climate for LearningSchool Safety Plan
Date of Last Review/Update
08-04
Date Last Discussed with Staff
To ensure the safety of students and personnel, there are safety inspections performed by school staff and outside agencies. Monthly safety meetings are held to report any and all possible safety problems and a plan is designed to address those identified issues. Monthly fire drills are conducted, as well as earthquake drills and a yearly evacuation drill. Bus drivers also cover safety and evacuation procedures with students. Any visitors or volunteers on campus are required to sign-in in the office and receive a visitor’s pass before going to a room or out on the yard.
School Programs and Practices that Promote a Positive Learning Environment
Wawona accepts all students within the Wawona attendance area as well as a significant number of students that request enrollment from adjacent school boundaries. As a neighborhood public school Wawona reflects the full spectrum of learners ranging from those who are highly capable to those who struggle with a variety of learning disorders. 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 attempt to build a strong school community built upon moral excellence, self-respect, compassion and courtesy towards others. The following is a list of the practices and commitments Wawona 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 On-going classroom assessments to monitor student progress and achievement
·5 Resource Specialist Program for those identified with specific learning disabilities
·6 Summer School program emphasizing literacy and numeracy
·7 A District community day school for students experiencing chronic behavior problems which interfere with success in the classroom
·8 Regular Student Study Team meetings and interventions
·9 A reading specialist available for consult with teachers
·10 A school psychologist/counselor available to work with at risk students
·11 Parent volunteers in the classrooms
·12 An active Parent/Teacher Club
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
99
93
86
Rate of Suspensions
.9
.7
.6
Number of Expulsions
Rate of Expulsions
.001
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.
Wawona’s campus is comprised of one permanent building which houses a total of two classrooms, administrative office, and cafeteria. Additionally there is a library/media center which also encompasses the computer lab. These buildings are used occasionally for activities outside the normal daily educational use.
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
50
31
46
47
44
32
35
36
Mathematics
19
41
45
34
Science