Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2005-06

 

For Central Elementary School   

 

 Address:

 1370 Parker Ave., Tracy CA 95376-3522   

 Phone Number:

 (831) 831-5300   

 Principal:

 Donna Sonnenburg   

 Grade Span:

 K-5   

 

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 2005-06 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2004-05 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 mission of Central Elementary School is to create a positive and safe learning environment where all children, parents, and staff choose to be and where students are exposed to interesting, meaningful and challenging educational experiences that prepare them to be productive citizens.

 

Central Elementary School is a K-5 neighborhood school that serves approximately 541 students.  Built in 1938, Central has provided students with a quality education for more than 60 years.  The school is rich with tradition as many of our students are the second or third generation of their families to be educated at Central.  Approximately 25% of our students are second language learners.  Spanish is the primary language of our ELL students. 

 

Our certificated staff includes 20 K-5 teachers, 3 special day class teachers, and one resource teacher.  Classified staff includes one confidential administrative secretary, one attendance clerk, one librarian, one computer lab technician, three noon supervisors, two custodians, three special education paraprofessionals, and three paraprofessional ELD tutors.  Additionally, we have one part-time school psychologist and one speech and language therapist through the special education department.

 

Student Enrollment
 

 Group 

 Enrollment 

 Number of Students

479    

 African American   

6.5 % 

 American Indian or Alaska Native   

1.0 % 

 Asian   

1.3 % 

 Filipino   

2.1 % 

 Hispanic or Latino   

60.3 %  

 Pacific Islander   

0.6 % 

 White (Not Hispanic)   

28.2 % 

 Multiple or No Response   

0.0 % 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged   

62.3 % 

 English Learners   

32.0 % 

 Students with Disabilities   

12.0 % 

Teachers
 

 Indicators 

 Teachers 

 Teachers With Full Credential   

28 

 Teachers Without Full Credential   

2 

 Teachers Teaching Outside   
   Subject Area of Competence

-- 

 Misassignments of Teachers   
   of English Learners

2 

 Total Teacher Misassignments   

2 


 School Facilities
 

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

The district takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional.  To assist in this effort, the district plans to use a facility survey instrument developed by the State of California Office of Public School Construction.  District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner.  A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and that emergency repairs are given the highest priority.

The district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the district.  A summary of these standards is available at the school office, and at the district office.  The principal works daily with the custodial staff to develop cleaning schedules to ensure a clean and safe school.

The district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides state matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components.  Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems.

 

Teachers hold class in spacious, carpeted classrooms that are equipped with chalkboards, overheads and age appropriate furniture.  Thermostatically controlled heat and air conditioning maintain a comfortable classroom climate.

 

Our day and evening custodians, work diligently to keep the buildings and grounds clean and free of litter and graffiti.  They adhere to a carefully coordinated schedule to ensure that school facilities are in good repair and safe for students and staff.  Play areas are check daily to ensure that they are free from debris and in good repair.  Heavy cleaning duties such as waxing floors and washing down walls are done during school breaks so as not to disturb the educational process.  In addition, the same classes that are selected to lead the school in a school-wide recital of the pledge of allegiance also take responsibility for patrolling the campus and ensuring that it stays litter free.

As with any older building, Central School occasionally needs plumbing, roofing, or lighting repairs.  District maintenance crews promptly respond to our needs.  District grounds crews adequately maintain our landscaping.

 

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

  n/a%  

 Health

  0%  

 Science Laboratory Equipment   
   (grades 9-12)

  n/a%  

School Finances
 

 
 
 
 Level

 Expenditures
Per Pupil
(Unrestricted
Sources Only)

 School Site         

  $  

 District

  $  

 State 

 $4,743

 

Student Performance
 

 
 
 
 Subject

 Students Proficient
and Above on
California
Standards Tests

 English-Language Arts   

22 

 Mathematics   

34 

 Science   

16 

 History-Social Science   

 

Academic Progress
 

 
 
 
 Indicator

 
 
 
    Result    

 2006 API Growth Score   
   (from 2006 API Growth Report)

 632

 Statewide Rank   
   (from 2005 API Base Report)   

 2

 2006-07 Program Improvement Status   

 In PI

 

 

    School Accountability Report Card    
  Reported for School Year 2005-06  
Published During 2006-07

 

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

 Central Elementary

 District Name

 Tracy Joint Unified

 Street

 1370 Parker Ave.

 Phone Number

 (209) 830-3200

 City, State, Zip

 Tracy, CA    95376-3522

 Web Site

 www.tracy.k12.ca.us

 Phone Number

 (209) 831-5300

 Superintendent

 James C. Franco, Ed.D.

 Principal

 Donna Sonnenburg

 E-mail Address

 jfranco@tusd.net

 E-mail Address

 dsonnenburg@tusd.net

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School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.

The mission of Central Elementary School is to create a positive and safe learning environment where all children, parents, and staff choose to be and where students are exposed to interesting, meaningful and challenging educational experiences that prepare them to be productive citizens.

 

Central Elementary School is a K-5 neighborhood school that serves approximately 541 students.  Built in 1938, Central has provided students with a quality education for more than 60 years.  The school is rich with tradition as many of our students are the second or third generation of their families to be educated at Central.  Approximately 25% of our students are second language learners.  Spanish is the primary language of our ELL students. 

 

Our certificated staff includes 20 K-5 teachers, 3 special day class teachers, and one resource teacher.  Classified staff includes one confidential administrative secretary, one attendance clerk, one librarian, one computer lab technician, three noon supervisors, two custodians, three special education paraprofessionals, and three paraprofessional ELD tutors.  Additionally, we have one part-time school psychologist and one speech and language therapist through the special education department.


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

At Central we understand that parent involvement is an essential element for a successful school program.  Therefore, we actively seek opportunities to invite parents to participate in school activities and events such as the School Site Council, Central School Carnival, Student Talent Show, and Student of the Month Assemblies.  At the beginning of each year, posters, fliers, and advertisements in the school newsletter invite parents to serve on the School Site Council, English Language Acquisition Committee, and to join the PTA.


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

83 

 Grade 8

0 

 Grade 1

78 

 Ungraded Elementary

0 

 Grade 2

77 

 Grade 9

0 

 Grade 3

76 

 Grade 10

0 

 Grade 4

82 

 Grade 11

0 

 Grade 5

83 

 Grade 12

0 

 Grade 6

0 

 Ungraded Secondary

0 

 Grade 7

0 

 Total Enrollment

479 


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

6.5 

 White (not Hispanic)

28.2 

 American Indian or Alaska Native

1.0 

 Multiple or No Response

0.0 

 Asian

1.3 

 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

62.3 

 Filipino

2.1 

 English Learners

32.0 

 Hispanic or Latino

60.3 

 Students with Disabilities

12.0 

 Pacific Islander

0.6 

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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

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 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

 23.7

 2

 1

 

 24.3

 1

 2

 

 26.3

 1

 2

 

 1

 18.8

 5

 

 

 20.0

 4

 

 

 18.5

 4

 

 

 2

 20.0

 4

 

 

 18.8

 5

 

 

 17.8

 4

 

 

 3

 22.8

 3

 1

 

 27.7

 1

 2

 

 23.7

 

 3

 

 4

 31.5

 

 2

 

 30.0

 

 3

 

 24.3

 

 3

 

 5

 31.5

 

 2

 

 29.3

 

 3

 

 26.3

 

 3

 

 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 K-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 3-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 4-8

 32.0

 

 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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

 Grade Level

 Percent of Students Participating

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 K

21

 25

 25

 1

100

 100

 100

 2

100

 100

 100

 3

64

 25

 25


II. School Climate

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

Student safety is a high priority at Central School.  Each year the Safety Committee reviews the School Safety Plan and makes any necessary changes.  The library, office and every classroom is stocked with an emergency backpack which is inventoried annually.  Outdated supplies are replaced as needed.  In addition, students and faculty participate in monthly fire drills and quarterly earthquake drills.


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.

Regular attendance is critical to a child’s academic success.  Due to safety and academic concerns, parents are contacted on the first day of an absence to inform them that their child did not arrive at school and to verify the student’s absence.  Parents are also encouraged to call the school office when they know that their child is going to be absent.  Excessive absences are referred to the Student Attendance Review Board according to Education Code guidelines.

 

Each classroom teacher sends home information at the beginning of the year regarding his or her own classroom rules and consequences.  Teachers review the rules with students in class and with parents at Back-To-School Night.  Students exhibiting continually deviant or egregious behavior are referred to the principal and consequences are determined by the TUSD behavior policies.  Students are provided with a safe learning environment from the moment they arrive on school grounds.  Beginning at 8 a.m., playground supervisors monitor students who enjoy playing on the playground before the start of school.  Teachers and supervision aides supervise students during recesses.  Conflict Managers, students trained in conflict management, assist students in resolving minor disagreements during lunch recesses.

 

Classes are selected on a weekly basis to lead the school in a school-wide recital of the pledge of allegiance.  This same class takes responsibility for patrolling the campus and ensuring that it stays litter free.

 

Positive incentives are used to encourage students to attend school regularly, on time and to treat themselves and others with respect.  The incentives include:

  • Students of the Month Assemblies and certificates,
  • Teamwork Luncheons for good citizenship,
  • Character Counts! awards for students exhibiting outstanding character, and
  • Central Spirit Award for the classroom with the highest percentage of students wearing school colors on Friday.

 

Students also take pride in preparing for our multicultural day.  Each class selects a country to showcase.  Students visit different classrooms to learn about the different cultures of the world and enjoy an assembly that highlights dances and songs from various countries. 


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

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 2003-04

 2004-05

 2005-06

 Suspensions

.11 

.18 

.22