School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2002-2003 Published During 2003-2004
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 at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ope/sarc/data.htm. Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2002-03 school year or from the two preceding years (2000-01 and 2001-02). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2001-02. A glossary of terms is available at http://www.cde.ca.gov/demographics/glossary.
School Information
District Information
School Name
Meadow Green Elementary
District Name
Lowell Joint
Principal
Liz Kaneshiro
Superintendent
Dr. Joe Gillentine
Street
12025 S. Grovedale Dr.
11019 Valley Home Ave.
City, State, Zip
Whittier, CA 90604-3754
Whittier, CA 90603-3042
Phone Number
(562) 902-4241
( 562) 943-0211
FAX Number
(562) 902-9208
(562) 947-3620
Web Site
www.ljsd.org/meadowgreen
www.ljsd.org
E-mail Address
lkaneshi@lws.lacoe.edu
jgillent@lws.lacoe.edu
CDS Code
19-64766-6020192
SARC Contact
John Laurich, Asst. Supt.
School Description and Mission Statement
School Profile
Meadow Green Elementary School, one of six schools in the Lowell Joint School District, is located in a suburban community in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. The current enrollment of Meadow Green is 545 students in preschool through grade six. The ethnic make-up of this population includes fifty-one percent white, forty-two percent Hispanic and eight percent multiple or other ethnic backgrounds. Twenty-one percent of the students participate in the free or reduced lunch program. The average class size in grades 1-3 is nineteen and for grades 4-6, twenty-nine. The Meadow Green staff consists of twenty-six certificated and nineteen classified employees. Meadow Green is a single track, Title I year round school that provides a regular kindergarten through sixth grade program, a special education preschool and kindergarten program, and a myriad of support programs and student opportunities that enhance our educational program. They include:
The instructional programs at Meadow Green are firmly aligned to the Lowell Joint School District Standards, which follow the State Frameworks and Standards. The goal for all students is to achievement at or above grade level in all areas curricular areas. Teachers, students, and parents all work toward this goal in a concerted effort to provide the highest quality educational program. Meadow Green is now for its safe and orderly learning environment. The rate of suspensions is very low at .01% and the use of drugs on campus is nonexistent.
Mission Statement
The mission of Meadow Green School is to encourage students and staff to seek excellence in academic achievement and personal conduct. We are committed to fostering in students self-direction, self-motivation, self-discipline, and the ability to recognize the importance of learning. We believe that a close partnership between home, school, and community is essential to our children’s success, and that by working together, we can foster productive citizens and life-long learners.
We believe:
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
Contact Person Name
Contact Person Phone Number
Meadow Green Elementary School parents are involved on many different levels. They are partners with the school as they work to get their children to school on time each day and as they assist in the completion of homework in a timely manner. Parents are encouraged to sign a learning compact at the beginning of the school year that outlines the responsibilities of teachers, students, and parents in the support of the educational program of our school. Parents are also active participants in raising funds that provide for school field trips and assemblies. In addition, PTA funds support the school-wide PRIDE Program that enhances student’s Personal Responsibility In Daily Effort. Parents also serve on the School Site Council, which is the primary site-based decision making body on campus. This council consists of school staff, teachers, and parents and makes decisions on major budget expenditures of Title I and School Improvement Programs. As volunteers, parents regularly assist in supporting classroom teachers and the educational program by assisting in the classroom. The PTA provides a forum for parents to regularly participate in school activities and functions such as student-centered activities and fund raisers. Various grade levels perform at monthly PTA meetings and parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Parents are invited to attend monthly awards assemblies that honor students for citizenship and achievement. They accompany classes on field trips and assist with special projects and presentations at school. Meadow Green holds an annual Holiday Program, Grandparent’s Day, and a Volunteer Tea, all aimed at inviting and encouraging parental involvement. Both Back-to-School Night and Open House are excellent opportunities for parents to participate in school functions and become an active part in the school and their child’s education.
I. Demographic Information Student Enrollment, by 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
Kindergarten
77
Grade 9
0
Grade 1
67
Grade 10
Grade 2
62
Grade 11
Grade 3
80
Grade 12
Grade 4
72
Ungraded Secondary
Grade 5
78
Grade 6
88
Grade 7
Grade 8
Ungraded Elementary
20
Total Enrollment
544
Student Enrollment, by Ethnic Group Data reported are the number and percent of students in each racial/ethnic category as reported by CBEDS.
Racial/Ethnic Category
Number of Students
Percent of Students
African-American
9
1.7
Hispanic or Latino
229
42.1
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0
Pacific Islander
Asian
14
2.6
White (Not Hispanic)
278
51.1
Filipino
7
1.3
Multiple or No Response
II. School Safety and Climate for Learning School Safety Plan
Date of Last Review/Update
November 2002
Date Last Discussed with Staff
May 2003
Meadow Green Elementary School is committed to the safety and security of each student.
To maintain these conditions which contribute to the best possible learning environment, the School Safety Plan includes the following elements:
1. School Crime Assessment: Meadow Green Elementary School provides compiled school crime information each month for the California Safe School Assessment as mandated by the State of California. This information is analyzed at the school site to determine what steps may be taken to reduce incidents of crime.
2. Child Abuse Reporting: Teachers and other school employees are required by law to report any cases of suspected child abuse or child neglect. Reports are investigated by the Department of Social Services to determine if any follow-up on the report is necessary.
3. Disaster Procedures: In order to ensure the safety of students and school personnel, the school safety committee has created a comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Plan. This Disaster Plan is revised and reviewed annually. Emergency fire drills are held once a month and evaluated for effectiveness.
4. School Discipline: Meadow Green Elementary School has created a school-wide discipline plan in order to communicate high standards and expectations and to hold students accountable for their behavior. The discipline plan is given to every student and reviewed in student assemblies or classroom presentations. Staff members consistently enforce the school-wide standards. Meadow Green also has a strong positive component to its discipline policy. This includes a PRIDE program of recognition for citizenship, good behavior, and responsibility. An awards program recognizes students for their positive choices.
5. Sexual Harassment Policy: Meadow Green Elementary School strictly adheres to LJSD policies that prohibit sexual harassment or discrimination of any kind. The sexual harassment policy is distributed to each student at the beginning of the school year, and employees are advised of their rights.
6. School-wide Dress Code: Meadow Green Elementary School believes that a clearly defined dress code contributes to a positive school environment. The primary standards for student dress and grooming include: the student should be neat and clean at school, and the student should not wear clothing that compromises safety or modesty or that is disruptive to the educational process. Each student receives annually a written copy of the school dress code.
7. Safe and Orderly Environment: Meadow Green Elementary School believes a safe and orderly environment is necessary to ensure a positive learning experience for all students. Regular supervision of students is the core of creating and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Teachers, administrators, campus supervisors and parent volunteers consistently supervise and interact with students to reinforce behavioral expectations and safety standards.
School Programs and Practices that Promote a Positive Learning Environment
Among the many programs and practices which contribute to the positive atmosphere are the following:
• Positive reinforcement programs take place in classrooms throughout our school.
• Character Education Citizens of the Month are recognized for selected traits and are recognized at the monthly school-wide PRIDE Assembly. Students of the Month are also selected and recognized at the assembly for their effort toward improvement.
• Quarterly students are recognized for math achievement in the Math Club.
• Opportunities exist for teachers at all grade levels to send students to the principal for recognition of special achievements.
• A Homework Club supports and extends learning opportunities for students and is held twice a week. This club is run by several volunteer teachers for a total of sixty minutes a week.
• The school librarian supervises an after school Reading Club twice a week for thirty minutes each day. Students are able to join in for an extended reading adventure to encourage a love of reading and improve reading skills.
• Students who make improvement in the areas of academics or behavior are selected by teachers monthly and have "Lunch with the Principal"
• Meadow Green has established a school-wide reading incentive program to encourage and support a love of reading.
Suspensions and Expulsions Data 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
2001
2002
2003
Number of Suspensions
2
169
51
249
Rate of Suspensions
.01
.004
.05
.02
Number of Expulsions
Rate of Expulsions
School Facilities
Meadow Green school was built in 1962. There are twenty-eight classrooms on campus. Safe and clean schools are fundamental necessities of a successful academic environment. Our Maintenance Department is proud to impart solutions and services integral to providing a safe environment conducive to learning. Safety inspections are held annually to ensure the maintenance of an optimal learning environment.
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, science and history/social science in grades 9-11, and a norm-referenced test, which 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. Detailed information regarding 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 Students Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the proficient or advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard) and percent not tested.
Performance Level
State
English Language Arts
Proficient or Advanced
45
49
55
56
57
30
32
35
Not Tested
1
3
6
8
Mathematics
52
54
31
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Science
27
History/Social Science
37
28
CST - Racial/Ethnic Groups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the proficient or advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard) and percent not tested.
African- American
White (not Hispanic)
47
58
42
CST - Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the proficient or advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standard) and percent not tested.
Male
Female
English Learners
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
Students With Disabilities
Migrant Education Services
Yes
No
59
24
22
46
53
26
Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Reading and mathematics results from the Norm-Referenced Test (NRT), adopted by the State Board of Education (this was the Stanford 9 test up until 2003, but was changed to the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition for 2003), are reported for each grade level as the percent 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. Detailed information regarding results for each grade 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. NRT - All Students Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.
Subject
Reading
65
61
44
43
76
82
64
81
83
68
50
NRT - Racial/Ethnic Groups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.
63