Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2008-09

For San Diego Center for Children Academy

Address: 3002 Armstrong Street, San Diego, CA 92111 Phone: (858) 277-9550 ext. 2131

Principal: Nancy Macnamara M.ED. Grade Span: K-12th

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2008-09 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2008-2009 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office.

About This School

The San Diego Center for Children Academy is a non public School. We provide special education services for emotionally disturbed children ages 5 to 22 years. The Academy serves children who are in San Diego Center’s residential treatment and day treatment programs, as well as children who live at home and are referred by their school districts. The philosophy of the school program is “Every child can learn”. This philosophy is supported by: (1) Classroom staff (Instructional Assistants and Child Development Counselors) who assist the teacher in learning activities and behavior management and who are experienced in positive behavioral

strategies with a focus on positive reinforcement and increasing the child’s motivation to actively participate in classroom activities, (2) Utilization of mastery-based curriculum built around the well-researched Direct Instruction method, (3) Structured visual and performing arts activities, which have a life skill development orientation and are geared towards stimulating children’s interest and enthusiasm by offering a variety of sensory learning experiences, (4) Regular access and use of technology to support education (5) Physical Education Program with emphasis on physical fitness activities and socialization skills, (6) Social Skills are taught as part of the daily classroom curriculum, (7) Regular exchange of information and planning between teachers and staff therapists with the goal of maximizing individual strengths, (8) DIS Services including Speech, Occupational Therapy and Counseling are provided as needed and as specified by the Individual Education Plans. (9) Remedial Reading program with small group and individual instruction. Researched based programs are utilized and help students with deficits in these skills. The goal of SDCC Academy is to assist the child in eventually succeeding in a less restrictive educational placement.

Student Enrollment

Group	Enrollment
Number of students	64
African American	27%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2%
Filipino	0%
Hispanic or Latino	18%
Pacific Islander	0%
White (not Hispanic)	53%
Multiple or No Response	0%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	83%
English Learners	0%
Students with Disabilities	100%

Teachers

Indicator	Teachers
Teachers with full credential	4
Teachers without full credential	3(Internships)
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	0
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	0
Total Teacher Misassignments	0

School Facilities

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

The San Diego Center for Children Academy was inspected and cleared for4 students in 6 classrooms September 14, 2007 for Fire Inspection Clearance by Deputy Fire Marshall Laura Torcellini of the San Diego Fire Prevention Department, telephone (619) 533-4452

Repairs Needed

None

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

None

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Core Curriculum Areas	Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts	0%
Mathematics	0%
Science	0%
History-Social Science	0%
Foreign Language	0%
Health	0%
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)	100%

School Finances

Level	Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only)
School Site	$ 2,089,920
District	$
State	$

Student Performance

Subject	Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests
English-Language Arts	not available
Mathematics	not available
Science	not available
History-Social Science	not available

Academic Progress

Indicator	Result
2008 API Growth Score (from 2007 API Growth Report)	not available
Statewide Rank (from 2008 API Base Report)	not available
2008-09 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)	not available

School Completion

Indicator	Result
Graduation Rate Students are K-8th grade only	8

Postsecondary Preparation

Measures	Results
Pupils Who Completed a Career Technical Education Program and Earned a High School Diploma	0
Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for University of California or California State University Admission	0

Graduates who earned Certificate of 2

Completion

School Accountability Report Card

Reported for School Year 2008-2009

Published During 2009-2010

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.

I. About This School

Contact Information

This section provides the school’s contact information.

School		District
School Name	San Diego Center for Children Academy	District Name	N/A NPS
Street	3002 Armstrong Street	Phone Number
City, State, Zip	San Diego, CA 92111	Web Site	www.centerforchildren.org
Phone Number	(858) 277-9550 ext. 2131	Superintendent
Principal	Nancy Macnamara M.ED.	E-mail Address	nmacnamara@centerforchildren.org
E-mail Address	cgordon@sdccnet.org	n/a	n/a

School Description and Mission Statement

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs.

The San Diego Center for Children Academy is a non public School. We provide special education services for emotionally disturbed children ages 5 to 22 years. The Academy serves children who are in San Diego Center’s residential treatment and day treatment programs, as well as children who live at home and are referred by their school districts. The philosophy of the school program is “Every child can learn”. This philosophy is supported by: (1) Classroom staff (Instructional Assistants and Child Development Counselors) who assist the teacher in learning activities and behavior management and who are experienced in positive behavioral

strategies with a focus on positive reinforcement and increasing the child’s motivation to actively participate in classroom activities, (2) Utilization of mastery-based curriculum built around the well-researched Direct Instruction method, (3) Structured visual and performing arts activities, which have a life skill development orientation and are geared towards stimulating children’s interest and enthusiasm by offering a variety of sensory learning experiences, (4) Regular access and use of technology to support education (5) Physical Education Program with emphasis on physical fitness activities and socialization skills, (6) Social Skills are taught as part of the daily classroom curriculum, (7) Regular exchange of information and planning between teachers and staff therapists with the goal of maximizing individual strengths, (8) DIS Services including Speech, Occupational Therapy and Counseling are provided as needed and as specified by the Individual Education Plans. (9) Remedial Reading program with small group and individual instruction. Researched based programs are utilized and help students with deficits in these skills. The goal of SDCC Academy is to assist the child in eventually succeeding in a less restrictive educational placement.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.

Parents are included in treatment team meetings for students residing in residential care and day treatment. Parents are invited to all Individualized Education Plan meetings. Parents are invited to Open Houses and functions at the school. Teachers communicate with the parents, minimally, on a monthly basis.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

Grade Level	Number of Students	Grade Level	Number of Students
Kindergarten	0	Grade 8	5
Grade 1	2	Ungraded Elementary	0
Grade 2	0	Grade 9	9
Grade 3	5	Grade 10	6
Grade 4	3	Grade 11	6
Grade 5	8	Grade 12	3
Grade 6	11	Ungraded Secondary	0
Grade 7	6	Total Enrollment	64

Student Enrollment by Group

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.

Group	Percent of Total Enrollment	Group	Percent of Total Enrollment
African American	27%	White (not Hispanic)	53 %
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%	Multiple or No Response	0%
Asian	2%	Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	83%
Filipino	%	English Learners	0%
Hispanic or Latino	18%	Students with Disabilities	100%
Pacific Islander	0%	n/a	n/a

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

Grade Level	2005-06				2006-07				2008-09
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
		1-20	21-32	33+		1-20	21-32	33+		1-20	21-32	33+
K	6.3	3			6.6	3			0		N/A	N/A
1	6.3	3			6.6	3			2		N/A	N/A
2	6.3	3			6.6	3			0		N/A	N/A
3	6.3	3			6.6	3			5		N/A	N/A
4	6.3	3			6.6	3			3		N/A	N/A
5	7	5			7.6	3			8		N/A	N/A
6	7	4			7.6	3			11		N/A	N/A
7	6.3	3			6.6	3			6		N/A	N/A
8	6.3	3			6.6	3			5		N/A	N/A
9	7.5	6			8.2	5			9		N/A	N/A
10									6

11	7.5	6	8.2	5	6	N/A	N/A
12					3

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)

This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

Subject	2005-06				2006-07				2006-07
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
		1-22	23-32	33+		1-22	23-32	33+		1-22	23-32	33+
English	7.5	6			8.2	5			8
Mathematics	7.5	6			8.2	5			8
Science	7.5	6			8.2	5			8
Social Science	7.5	6			8.2	5			8

Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program

This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten through grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program.

Grade Level	Percent of Students Participating
	2005-06	2006-2007	2008-2009
K	0	0	0
1	0	0	0
2	0	0	0
3	0	0	0

II. School Climate

School Safety Plan

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

Narrative to be provided by LEA

School Discipline Practices

This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school’s use of disciplinary strategies.

Narrative to be provided by LEA

Suspensions and Expulsions

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.

Rate	School			District
	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07	2004-05	2005-06	2006-07
Suspensions	To be provided by LEA			To be provided by LEA
Expulsions

III. School Facilities

School Facility Conditions and Improvements

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

Narrative to be provided by LEA

School Facility Good Repair Status

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status.

Item Inspected	Repair Status			Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
	Good	Fair	Poor
Gas Leaks	To be provided by LEA
Mechanical Systems
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)
Structural Damage
Fire Safety
Electrical (interior and exterior)
Pest/Vermin Infestation
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)
Restrooms
Sewer
Playground/School Grounds
Roofs
Overall Cleanliness

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection.

Item Inspected	Facility Condition
	Exemplary	Good	Fair	Poor
Overall Summary	To be provided by LEA

IV. Teachers

Teacher Credentials

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.

Teachers	School			District
	2005-06	2006-07	2008-2009
With Full Credential	2	2	4		n/a
Without Full Credential	3 interns	3 interns	3 interns		n/a
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	To be provided by LEA				n/a

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Indicator	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	To be provided by LEA
Total Teacher Misassignments
Vacant Teacher Positions

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.

Location of Classes	Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
	Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers	Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
This School	100%	0%
All Schools in District	NPS	NPS
High-Poverty Schools in District	NPS	NPS
Low-Poverty Schools in District	NPS	NPS

Substitute Teacher Availability

This section provides information about the availability of qualified substitute teachers and the impact of any difficulties in this area on the school’s instructional program.

Narrative to be provided by LEA

Teacher Evaluation Process

This section provides information about the procedures and the criteria used for teacher evaluations.

Narrative to be provided by LEA

V. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

Title	Number of FTE Assigned to School	Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor
Academic Counselor	1	15
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)	0	n/a
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)	0	n/a
Psychologist	1	n/a
Social Worker	0	n/a
Nurse	0 (in RTConly)	n/a
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist	2	n/a
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)	0	n/a
Other – Occupational Therapists	2	n/a

VI. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.

Core Curriculum Area	Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials	Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts	To be provided by LEA
Mathematics
Science
History-Social Science
Foreign Language
Health
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)

VII. School Finances

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2005-06)

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures and teacher salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

Level	Total Expenditures Per Pupil	Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental)	Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic)	Average Teacher Salary
School Site	To be provided by LEA
District	n/a	n/a
Percent Difference – School Site and District	n/a	n/a	To be provided by LEA
State	n/a	n/a
Percent Difference – School Site and State	n/a	n/a	To be provided by LEA

To be provided by LEA

Types of Services Funded

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources.

Narrative to be provided by LEA

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2008-09)

This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.

Category	District Amount	State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary		NPS
Mid-Range Teacher Salary	NPS	NPS
Highest Teacher Salary	NPS	NPS
Average Principal Salary (Elementary)	NPS	NPS
Average Principal Salary (Middle)	NPS	NPS
Average Principal Salary (High)	NPS	NPS
Superintendent Salary	NPS	NPS
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries	NPS	NPS
Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries	NPS	NPS

VIII. Student Performance

California Standards Tests

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11; and history-social science in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy.

CST Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards). We do not receive all the results from the School Districts

Subject	School			District			State
	2005	2006	2007	2005	2006	2007	2005	2006	2007
English-Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
History-Social Science

CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period. We do not receive all the results from the School Districts

Group	Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
	English- Language Arts	Mathematics	Science	History- Social Science
African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)
Male
Female
Economically Disadvantaged
English Learners
Students with Disabilities
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

Norm-Referenced Test

The norm-referenced test (NRT), currently the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), shows how well students are doing compared to students nationally in reading, language, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only. The results are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile). Detailed information regarding NRT results for each grade level can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/. Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to protect student privacy.

NRT Results for All Students – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics. We do not receive all the results from the School Districts

Subject	School			District			State
	2005	2006	2007	2005	2006	2007	2005	2006	2007
Reading
Mathematics

NRT Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics for the most recent testing period. We do not receive all the results from the School Districts

Group	Percent of Students Scoring at or Above the National Average
	Reading	Mathematics
African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)
Male
Female
Economically Disadvantaged
English Learners
Students with Disabilities
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

Local Assessment Results

Districts may choose to administer their own academic assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics. In such cases, this table displays the percent of students, by grade level and subject area, meeting or exceeding the district standard.

Grade Level	Reading			Writing			Mathematics
	2005	2006	2007	2005	2006	2007	2005	2006