School Accountability Report Card

School Accountability Report Card
School Year 2001-2002

School Information		District Information
School Name	Jordan Elementary	District Name	Lowell Joint
Principal	Patrick Brown	Superintendent	Dr. Ronald Randolph
Street	10654 Jordan Road	Street	11019 Valley Home Ave.
City, State, Zip	Whittier, CA 90603-2931	City, State, Zip	Whittier, CA 90603-3042
Phone Number	562/902-221	Phone Number	562/934-0211
FAX Number	562/97-998	FAX Number	562/97-7874
Web Site	www.ljsd.k12.ca.us/jordan	Web Site	www.ljsd.k12.ca.us
Email Address	Pbrown@LWS.LACOE.edu	Email Address	jlaurich@lws.lacoe.edu
CDS Code	19-64766-6020150	SARC Contact	John Laurich, Asst. Supt.

School Description and Mission Statement

Jordan School Profile

Jordan Elementary School is a recognized California Distinguished School which spans the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in Southern California. Jordan School is part of the Lowell Joint School District which includes five elementary schools and one junior high school. The Lowell Joint School District is a traditional district which maintains a strong emphasis on academics, character education, and patriotism.

Jordan School has an average enrollment of 500 students in grades K-6. The school population includes 47% Hispanic, 38% Caucasian, and 15% Other. A total of 81% of the students speak English as a primary language while 19% are English language learners.

Jordan School provides the following categorical services: Title I, English Language Development, Gifted and Talented Education, and School Improvement Program. Special education includes the Resource Specialist Program, Special Day class, and the Speech and Language Specialist. In addition to the school library, students receive instruction in computer skills in a fully equipped computer laboratory. All students receive weekly music instruction, and upper grade students receive art instruction from an art specialist.

The school enjoys a very high degree of parent and community involvement. We have a strong PTA and School Site Council that support vital programs, materials, and services.

Jordan School is an excellent place for children to develop and mature under the nurturing influence of a devoted staff and dedicated faculty.

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of Jordan Elementary, a caring neighborhood school, to assist each student in the fulfillment of his/her highest potential. The curriculum is a comprehensive and challenging one, implemented by a competent and dedicated staff.

In collaboration with parents and community members, our goal is to build skills and knowledge while developing critical thinkers.

Jordan School is committed to providing each student with a safe environment that is respectful of individual abilities, promotes a positive self-concept, and encourages responsibility and good character.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement

Contact Person Name	Patrick Brown	Contact Person Phone Number	(562)902-4221
Jordan families have high expectations for student achievement and are actively involved in all school activities. Parents and community support are important factors that influence our success. Parents are always encouraged to volunteer in classrooms, accompany classes on field trips, and to attend student performances. Many of our classrooms utilize parent volunteers in a variety of ways, including student tutoring, art projects, listening to students read and serving as a room parent. Parents receive a monthly school newsletter, "Jordan Newsline." Many teachers send home newsletters on a regular basis informing parents of class or school activities. Our PTA is very involved with our staff and students. They provide special programs and activities throughout the year. They are a major source for fund raising and provide yearly support for assemblies and teachers’ classroom funds. Our School Site Council meets five times a year to discuss academic information, school activities and planning for expenditures. Parents volunteer for special school projects as needed. A number of our parents are currently serving on the Playground Equipment Committee. All parents are encouraged to participate in school programs such as Back to School night, monthly PTA meetings, quarterly School Site Council meetings, fundraisers, parent teacher conferences and open house. We are blessed at Jordan School with a strong community support and look forward to enjoying our strong relationship in years to come.

I. Demographic Information

Student Enrollment, by Grade Level

Grade Level	Enrollment	Grade Level	Enrollment
Kindergarten	61	Grade 9
Grade 1	64	Grade 10
Grade 2	58	Grade 11
Grade 3	72	Grade 12
Grade 4	85	Ungraded Secondary
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	84
Grade 7
Grade 8
Ungraded Elementary		Total	499

Student Enrollment, by Ethnic Group
The percentage of students is the number of students in a racial/ethnic category divided by the school's most recent California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) total enrollment.

Racial/Ethnic Category	Number of Students	Percentage of Students	Racial/Ethnic Category	Number of Students	Percentage of Students
African-American	3	0.6	Hispanic or Latino	226	45.3
American Indian or Alaska Native	0	0.0	Pacific Islander	0	0.0
Asian-American	11	2.2	White (Not Hispanic)	215	43.1
Filipino-American	5	1.0	Other	39	7.8

II. School Safety and Climate for Learning

School Safety Plan

Date of Last Review/Update

September 2002

Date Last Discussed with Staff

September 2002

Jordan School believes that there must be a safe and orderly school environment for optimum learning to take place. School rules are clearly communicated to students and parents. The school principal takes responsibility to make sure that a school-wide discipline policy is in place and school rules are fairly and consistently enforced. Copies of school rules and discipline policy are sent home to parents regularly. Jordan’s suspension/expulsion rate is minimal at .01%.

A visitor to our campus will find classrooms quiet and busy with students on task. Classrooms are protected from unnecessary interruptions to maximize instructional time. Teachers take pride in maintaining attractive and intellectually stimulating room environment. Our campus is fenced to give protection from intruders. All visitors are asked to make appointments and are required to sign in at the office before entering. Students may be signed out during the day only by authorized adults who present proper identification.

Our buildings are clean and kept in good repair. All classrooms are air conditioned.

Regular earthquake and fire drills are practiced. A disaster plan was updated during the 2001-02 school and disaster drills are scheduled.

Jordan’s School Plan includes a comprehensive School Safety component which addresses the following:

A safe and orderly environment.

Reasonable school-wide rules that are known by all and enforced consistently and equitably through the use of "Sharp" notebooks, posted rules on campus and in classrooms, and consistent follow through by all staff.

Safe and drug-free setting utilizing the District character education and substance based curriculum.

School safety orientation assembly the first week of school.

Health and safety assemblies, guest speakers, local service organizations, and local police, fire, and health agency guest appearances.

School parking lot procedures for safe drop off and department of students.

 The school plan is reviewed and approved annually by the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.

School Programs and Practices that Promote a Positive Learning Environment

The Jordan staff places a high priority in developing responsible citizens through our Character Education and motivation programs. Citizenship is taught through our Character Ed program and emphasized with special awards representing each classroom during monthly assemblies. Our PTA takes pictures during our Citizenship assemblies and displays them in a display case for all to enjoy.

Students are encouraged, challenged and motivated to complete all of their homework, learn all of their math facts and to read with the implementation of our homework, math and reading clubs. Students who become members of the various clubs receive a variety of special opportunities.

Our upper grade students have the opportunity to enjoy a study club after school. The club is staffed with one teacher from each grade level several times a week.

We participate with the Kiwanis Club of La Habra to recognize those students who have brought up their grades through the " BUG" award program.

Fifth and sixth graders may participate in the district’s Day of Excellence and compete for academic medals. The nation’s Presidential Academic Awards are also given to sixth graders who have attained a high academic grade point average through elementary school.

Suspensions and Expulsions
The number of suspensions and expulsions is 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 California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) total enrollment 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
	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
Suspensions (number)	40	12	7	175	169	51
Suspensions (rate)	.08	.02	.01	.05	.05	.02
Expulsions (number)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Expulsions (rate)	0	0	0	0	0	0

School Facilities

Jordan School was built in the mid 1950’s. Jordan School provides 20 original classrooms and an additional 10 portable rooms that were purchased to accommodate school enrollment and class reduction programs. Our beautifully landscaped campus provides students a comfortable setting to learn, and everyone is encouraged to participate in keeping the school safe and clean. Students enjoy going to a well-equipped computer lab and library. A multipurpose room is utilized for special assemblies and for lunch. An outdoor stage is provided for special presentations and gatherings. Students often enjoy eating outdoors under large ash trees. The school facilities are in good repair and are annually inspected by the fire department and our maintenance staff. Safety, cleanliness and maintenance of facilities are high priorities at Jordan School. Two full time custodians and a highly skilled district maintenance department help to ensure a safe, clean and well-maintained campus. Long-term maintenance needs are prioritized and repaired on a regular basis. Safety hazards are given highest priority. Jordan school will be painted within the upcoming months.

III. Academic Data

Standardized 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) in English Language Arts and Mathematics in grades 2-11, and Science and History-Social Science in grades 9-11; and the Stanford Achievement Test, Ninth Edition (Stanford 9), which tests Reading, Language, Mathematics (grades 2-11), Spelling (grades 2-8), and Science and History-Social Science (grades 9-11 only). Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

California Standards Tests (CST)
The California Standards Tests 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 standards), Basic (approaching standards), Below Basic (below standards), and Far Below Basic (well below standards). Students scoring at the Proficient or Advanced level have met state standards in that content area. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

CST - English Language Arts
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	School			District			State
Grade Level	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
2	---	52	54	---	63	62	---	32	32
3	---	54	68	---	65	68	---	30	34
4	---	51	57	---	58	56	---	33	36
5	---	44	43	---	50	55	---	28	31
6	---	50	53	---	54	53	---	31	30
7	---			---	58	50	---	32	33
8	---			---	48	59	---	32	32
9	---			---			---	28	33
10	---			---			---	31	33
11	---			---			---	29	31

CST - Mathematics
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	School			District			State
Grade Level	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
2	---	---	70	---	---	74	---	---	43
3	---	---	80	---	---	70	---	---	38
4	---	---	47	---	---	47	---	---	37
5	---	---	36	---	---	50	---	---	29
6	---	---	53	---	---	56	---	---	32
7	---	---		---	---	42	---	---	29
8	---	---		---	---	40	---	---	26
9	---	---		---	---		---	---	22
10	---	---		---	---		---	---	21
11	---	---		---	---		---	---	18

CST - Science
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	School			District			State
Grade Level	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
9	---	---		---	---		---	---	33
10	---	---		---	---		---	---	31
11	---	---		---	---		---	---	28

CST - History/Social Science
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	School			District			State
Grade Level	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
9	---	---		---	---		---	---	24
10	---	---		---	---		---	---	24
11	---	---		---	---		---	---	32

CST - Subgroups - English Language Arts
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	Male	Female	English Learners	Not-English Learners	Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	Not Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	Migrant Education Services
2	54	54	33	58	18	63
3	65	72	0	75	39	79
4	50	65	0	68	33	67
5	43	43	0	45	14	50
6	52	53	20	55	21	59
7
8
9
10
11

CST - Subgroups - Mathematics
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	Male	Female	English Learners	Not-English Learners	Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	Not Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	Migrant Education Services
2	88	55	56	73	64	72
3	85	75	17	87	61	88
4	45	49	7	55	32	53
5	43	29	0	37	14	41
6	58	47	60	53	33	58
7
8
9
10
11

CST - Subgroups - Science
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	Male	Female	English Learners	Not-English Learners	Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	Not Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	Migrant Education Services
9
10
11

CST - Subgroups - History/Social Science
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	Male	Female	English Learners	Not-English Learners	Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	Not Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	Migrant Education Services
9
10
11

CST - Racial/Ethnic Groups - English Language Arts
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	African- American	American Indian or Alaska Native	Asian- American	Filipino- American	Hispanic or Latino	Pacific Islander	White (not Hispanic)	Other
2					39		60	71
3					64		72	100
4					51		71	33
5					38		57	0
6					39		62	50
7
8
9
10
11

CST - Racial/Ethnic Groups - Mathematics
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	African- American	American Indian or Alaska Native	Asian- American	Filipino- American	Hispanic or Latino	Pacific Islander	White (not Hispanic)	Other
2					57		76	88
3					69		92	100
4					32		68	33
5					31		47	0
6					41		64	25
7
8
9
10
11

CST - Racial/Ethnic Groups - Science
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	African- American	American Indian or Alaska Native	Asian- American	Filipino- American	Hispanic or Latino	Pacific Islander	White (not Hispanic)	Other
9
10
11

CST - Racial/Ethnic Groups - History/Social Science
Percentage of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard)

Grade Level	African- American	American Indian or Alaska Native	Asian- American	Filipino- American	Hispanic or Latino	Pacific Islander	White (not Hispanic)	Other
9
10
11

Stanford 9 (SAT 9)
Reading and mathematics results from the Stanford 9 test are reported for each grade level as the percentage of tested students scoring at or above the 50th percentile (the national average). School results are compared to results at the district and state levels. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

SAT 9 - Reading
Percentage of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile

Grade Level	School			District			State
Grade Level	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
2	74	73	85	80	80	83	49	51	53
3	72	72	80	71	81	79	44	46	47
4	54	58	66	67	71	68	45	47	49
5	63	58	60	64	65	68	44	45	46
6	75	63	74	78	69	71	46	47	48
7				64	73	65	46	48	48
8				71	69	72	49	50	49
9							35	35	34
10							34	34	34
11							36	37	37

SAT 9 - Mathematics
Percentage of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile

Grade Level	School			District			State
	2000	2001