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
Ross Elementary
District Name
Principal
Diana Abbati (acting)
Greg Myers (Assistant Principal)
Superintendent
Tammy Murphy
Street
Lagunitas and Allen Aves.
City, State, Zip
Ross, CA 94957
Ross, CA 94957-1058
Phone Number
415-457-2705
415-457-2705 ext. 306
FAX Number
415-457-6724
Web Site
www.rossschool.net
E-mail Address
tammy_murphy@rossschool.net
CDS Code
21-65433-6024673
SARC Contact
School Description and Mission Statement Information about the school, its programs, and its goals.
Ross School is a K-8 community public school serving 384 children on the one campus of the Ross School District. Located in the town of Ross in Marin County, the school serves the students of Ross and includes sections of Kentfield and San Anselmo, which border the town boundaries. Our mission is to build a solid educational foundation for all students while inspiring, guiding and challenging them to learn and reach out to the world with compassion, integrity and courage. Our goal is to maintain the excellence of Ross School while continuously striving to improve in order to prepare our students for success in our diverse and rapidly changing world. The Ross School Five-Year Strategic Plan is committed to:
· assure a consistently excellent, balanced and well-articulated program to develop, nurture and challenge each child;
· provide students with the skills and tools for learning in the 21st century;
· provide students with experiences that develop an understanding and respect for the diversity of the world and the importance of contributing to others;
· foster a work environment that supports best teaching and a respectful partnership between parents and school staff;
· ensure an up-to-date, safe and secure facility for school and community that supports our educational program and is flexible for changing needs; and
· ensure financial stability and efficient and effective use of resources.
Adopted by the Ross School Board of Trustees April 9, 2003
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
Elizabeth Robbins, Ross School
Board President
Cynthia Wollam, PTA President
Contact Person Phone Number
Ross School values and enjoys a high level of parent involvement. The school works in partnership with the parents to support students, faculty and programs:
· Parent Teacher Association - parent education, teachers grants, school lunches, fine arts and enrichment programs
· School Site Council - School Improvement Plan's A-B-C program in academics, behavior code and character education
· Friends of the Library - library volunteers, librarian support, technology, information literacy and literary events
· Safety Committee - school safety plan and student safety programs
· Every Kind of Mind - parent and teacher support to better understand and meet the needs of unique learners
· Ross School Foundation fundraising to support the academic program
· Financial Advisory Committee advises School Board on current and projected fiscal health of school
· Leadership Cabinet
Ross Recreation Town organization offering recreational program for children and adults
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
Kindergarten
40
Grade 9
0
Grade 1
44
Grade 10
Grade 2
41
Grade 11
Grade 3
37
Grade 12
Grade 4
51
Ungraded Secondary
Grade 5
46
Grade 6
Grade 7
36
Grade 8
43
Ungraded Elementary
Total Enrollment
384
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
African American
2
0.5
Hispanic or Latino
1
0.3
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0
Pacific Islander
Asian
12
3.1
White (Not Hispanic)
367
95.6
Filipino
Multiple or No Response
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
December 2005
Date Last Discussed with Staff
October 2005
Ross School maintains a comprehensive School Safety Plan that meets local and state guidelines. The Safety Plan is approved annually by the Ross School Board and reviewed by the Ross Town Police and Fire Departments. Practice drills for fire, earthquakes and emergency evacuation are held monthly with the Ross School faculty, students and staff. Staff members are trained and certificated in CPR and emergency first aide. Each classroom has an emergency kit. Additional emergency supplies are stored in the multi-purpose room. The Ross School Safety Committee develops and monitors the Safety Plan. School safety procedures are coordinated with the Marin County Disaster Plan.
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.
Ross School students consistently score among the highest in the Bay Area on state California Standardized Tests (CST) and California
Achievement Tests (CAT6).
Ross School s overall programs and services ranked 97% in overall satisfaction by the parents on the Ross School Program Evaluation
Parent Survey (PEP) 2004-2005. Top program ratings for level of satisfaction include:
" 97%= Social Studies
" 96%= Art
" 96%= Reading/Literature
" 95%= Classroom Behavior
" 94%= Science
" 92%= Spelling
" 90%= Writing
" 96%= Library
" 90%= Math
" 100%= Counselor Services
" 95%= PE
" 87%= Communication
Ross School fosters a positive learning environment through various programs and organizational systems.
" Board adopted Five-Year Plan and goals for a positive school climate
" School Improvement Plan that defines three program areas:
" Accountability systems to monitor programs and school climate which include:
5. annual goals to address areas of improvement and curriculum evaluation cycles.
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
Number of Suspensions
Rate of Suspensions
0.01
.003
Number of Expulsions
Rate of Expulsions
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.
Ross School has a maintenance budget that provides funds to repair and maintain the building and grounds as well as five-year maintenance plan. A Master Plan defines facility needs for phase one and phase two, new construction and upgrades. Phase one created beautiful new middle school classrooms and courtyard, completed in October 2000 with funds from a local private capital campaign and State Modernization Funding. The new middle school classroom wing is a green building and has received national recognition for its design and use of environmentally safe products and systems. The school was freshly painted and landscaped
the fall of 2000. The middle school bathrooms were upgraded in 2002. New playground equipment was installed the fall of 2002. The school is wired and state of art
technology is located throughout the building in all classrooms, offices and the library. The building is regularly inspected for safety. The district will have a school bond
on the June 6th ballot for remodeling of the K-5 classrooms.
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.
Interim Evaluation Instrument Part
Facility in Good Repair
Deficiency and Remedial Actions Taken or Planned
Yes
No
Gas Leaks
Ö
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
Other
V. Academic Data Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Through the California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program, students in grades 2 through 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 through 11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Prior to 2005, the NRT tested reading/language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11, spelling in grades 2 through 8, and science in grades 9 through 11. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only, and no longer tests science in any grade. 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 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 Students Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
Subject
State
English-Language Arts
86
89
35
Mathematics
84
88
87
34
38
Science
72
27
25
History-Social Science
90
64
65
82
28
29
32
CST -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
White (not Hispanic)
*
85
CST -- Other Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
Male
Female
English Learners
Economically Disadvantaged
Students With Disabilities
Migrant Education
56
83
81
Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Reading and mathematics results from the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), the current norm-referenced test (NRT) adopted by the State Board of Education, are reported 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. Beginning in 2005, the NRT tests reading/language arts, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only and no longer tests science in any grade. 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.
Reading
92
93
96
95
50
52
NRT -- Racial and Ethnic Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile for the most recent testing period.