School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2003-2004 Published During 2004-2005
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 http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/definitions04.asp. Most data presented in this report were collected from the 2003-04 school year or from the two preceding years (2001-02 and 2002-03). Due to the certification timelines for graduation, dropout, and fiscal information, the data for these sections of the report were collected in 2002-03.
School Information
District Information
School Name
Rivergold Elementary
District Name
Coarsegold Union Elementary
Principal
Bob Rose
Superintendent
Bill McCabe
Street
31800 Road 400
50200 Road 427 Suite C
City, State, Zip
Coarsegold, CA 93614-9501
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Phone Number
559 658-7566
559 683-2996
FAX Number
559 658 7244
559 683-4160
Web Site
coarsegoldusd.com
www.coarsegoldusd.com
E-mail Address
brose@coarsegoldusd.com
dsefton@yosemiteuhsd.com
CDS Code
20-65219-6110019
SARC Contact
Diane Sefton
School Description and Mission Statement
Rivergold Elementary is located on the River Road (400) near Yosemite Springs Parkway. Our K-8 school services the foothill community of Coarsegold and the Yosemite Lakes Park planned development. Our beautiful school is a multi-level campus surrounded by the distant Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campus is traversed by native wildlife daily. We are dedicated to providing our community of learners with structure and support in partnership with parents and the community. Our mission is to ensure that every student receives the highest quality education in a positive, safe, and secure learning environment in order to become a productive, healthy and curious member of our society.
We continue to focus on literacy. We are actively involved in staff development, professional reading groups and after-school reading clubs. Our students benefit from the Read Naturally program and the Accelerated Reader program.
We are currently implementing the state standards. We established promotion and retention criteria for grades 1-8 as well as intervention programs to help our students identified as “at risk.” Our gifted students have the opportunity for advanced learning through the GATE program which links our students with programs provided through the Challenger Learning Center, Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo and Scout Island Leadership Camp. Leadership is encouraged for interested students through Student Council and leadership courses. Rivergold houses a fully operational computer lab with internet capabilities.
Students experience the performing arts through our annual Winter Performance, Spring Fling, Upper Grade History Night and Talent Showcase. Our PTA continues to be a very dedicated, supportive and integral part of our team. It sponsors several special events including the Reflections Art program, Science Fair and History Fair. It also facilitates our annual Hawk Festival and fundraisers to provide field trips and specific classroom needs.
The Hawk Club has been developed for before and after-school care. Homework monitoring, snacks, enrichment and outdoor activities are provided for a nominal fee. Rivergold also provides extensive after school sports programs. Students in fifth grade and above may also participate each winter in the Mountain Area Ski program.
All staff members at Rivergold strive to instill the 5 R’s of Rivergold: Respect, Responsibility, Ready to Learn, Reaching Academic Standards and Rising to their potential. Rivergold is a family of learners where students, parents and staff work together so that Rivergold Hawks can fly high.
MISSION STATEMENT
Coarsegold Union School District is dedicated to providing the structure and support, in a partnership with students, parents, staff, and the community of Coarsegold, necessary to insure that every student receives the highest quality education in a positive, safe, secure learning environment in order to become a productive, healthy, intellectually curious member of our society. Rivergold School
Building aCaring Community of Successful Learners.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
Contact Person Name
Carol Holt
Contact Person Phone Number
559-658-7566 ext 2106
The school is well served by the parents and community. Rivergold has an active PTA, which provides funding and activities for the students, such as a Book Fair, Reflections Art and Photography Program, Science Day, Spelling Bee, community movie nights and school wide fundraisers. Parents and community members provide many hours of assistance to our students. We are very proud of the hundreds of hours our volunteers provide each month. Local businesses are generous and cooperative in responding to student fund-raising efforts. The School Site Council is active and meets regularly to govern school programs and categorical funding.
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
66
Grade 1
70
Grade 2
59
Grade 3
65
Grade 4
61
Grade 5
72
Grade 6
55
Grade 7
62
Grade 8
Total Enrollment
576
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
5
0.9
Hispanic or Latino
45
7.9
American Indian or Alaska Native
12
2.1
Pacific Islander
0
0.0
Asian
8
1.4
White (Not Hispanic)
448
78.6
Filipino
3
0.5
Multiple or No Response
49
8.6
II. School Safety and Climate for Learning School Safety Plan
Date of Last Review/Update
Update in Progress complete Fall 05
Date Last Discussed with Staff
Spring 05
It has been reviewed with staff and can be implemented in case of an emergency. Two-way radios allow direct access to the site administrator and office. Regular monthly meetings are held with all staff to discuss safety concerns. Safety concerns are treated with immediate responses by administration and maintenance staff, as appropriate. The School Safety Plan is currently being updated. A safety team has attended a training with Madera County and will complete the update Fall 05.
School Programs and Practices that Promote a Positive Learning Environment
Rivergold has a monthly reward program called “Super Hawks”. Those students that are following the 5 R’s of Rivergold (Respect, Responsibility, Ready to Learn, Reaching Academic Standards, and Rising to Their Potential) are recognized by their teacher and the principal each month. Fourth through eighth receive recognition each quarter for honor roll and citizenship with quarterly reward trips.
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
2002
2003
2004
Number of Suspensions
18
32
77
175
N/A
Rate of Suspensions
.040
.070
.133
.072
.168
Number of Expulsions
Rate of Expulsions
School Facilities Safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities, including any needed maintenance to ensure good repair. Description of the condition and cleanliness of the school grounds, buildings, and restrooms.
Rivergold is clean and well kept. The principal and site head of maintenance inspect the school grounds weekly. Rivergold consists of 60% permanent buildings and 40% portables with a multi-purpose room, computer lab and library. The Rivergold campus is expanding to meet the needs of rapid growth. The governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all the schools in the district. The principal works daily with the custodial staff to develop cleaning schedules and to ensure a clean and safe school. The CUSD staff takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional. To assist in this effort, the district uses 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.
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) and a norm-referenced test (NRT). The CST tests English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2-11, science in grades 5, 9, 10, and 11, and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. The NRT 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. 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
44
48
51
35
36
Mathematics
50
56
57
53
52
31
34
Science
25
30
27
History-Social Science
42
39
28
29
CST - Racial/Ethnic Groups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
African- American
White (not Hispanic)
47
43
41
CST - Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
Male
Female
English Learners
Economically Disadvantaged
Students With Disabilities
Migrant Education Services
Yes
No
58
10
54
60
14
33
Norm-Referenced Test (NRT) Reading and mathematics results from the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT-6), the current NRT adopted by the State Board of Education, 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. The CAT-6 was adopted in 2003; therefore, no data are reported for 2002. 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
---
63
69
NRT - Racial/Ethnic Groups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.
73
NRT - Subgroups Data reported are the percent of students scoring at or above the 50th percentile.
19
76
74
California Physical Fitness Test Data reported are the percent of students meeting fitness standards (scoring in the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards). Detailed information regarding the California Physical Fitness Test may be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
Total
41.5
53.6
29.2
38.2
48.1
29.8
24.8
26.7
22.9
7
16.1
17.5
14.5
29.1
31.3
27.0
Academic Performance Index (API) The Academic Performance Index (API) is a score on a scale of 200 to 1000 that annually measures the academic performance and progress of individual schools in California. On an interim basis, the state has set 800 as the API score that schools should strive to meet. Growth Targets: The annual growth target for a school is 5 percent of the distance between its Base API and 800. The growth target for a school at or above 800 is to remain at or above 800. Actual growth is the number of API points a school gained between its base and growth years. Schools that reach their annual targets are eligible for awards. Schools that do not meet their targets and have a statewide API rank of one to five are eligible to participate in the Immediate Intervention/Underperforming Schools Program (II/USP), which provides resources to schools to improve their academic achievement. There was no money allocated to the II/USP Program in 2002 or 2003. Subgroup APIs and Targets: In addition to a schoolwide API, schools also receive API scores for each numerically significant subgroup in the school (i.e., racial/ethnic subgroups and socioeconomically disadvantaged students). Growth targets, equal to 80 percent of the school's target, are also set for each of the subgroups. Each subgroup must also meet its target for the school to be eligible for awards. Percent Tested: In order to be eligible for awards, elementary and middle schools must test at least 95 percent of their students in grades 2-8 and high schools must test at least 90 percent of their students in grades 9-11 on STAR. Statewide Rank: Schools receiving a Base API score are ranked in ten categories of equal size (deciles) from one (lowest) to ten (highest), according to type of school (elementary, middle, or high school). Similar Schools Rank: Schools also receive a ranking that compares that school to 100 other schools with similar demographic characteristics. Each set of 100 schools is ranked by API score from one (lowest) to ten (highest) to indicate how well the school performed compared to schools most like it. API criteria are subject to change as new legislation is enacted into law. Detailed information about the API and the Public Schools Accountability Act (PSAA) can be found at the California Department of Education Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/ or by speaking with the school principal. Schoolwide API
API Base Data
API Growth Data
2001
From 2001 to 2002
From 2002 to 2003
From 2003 to 2004
Percent Tested
99
94
98
97
API Base Score
806
792
824
API Growth Score
799
822
800
Growth Target
A
1
Actual Growth
-7
-24
Statewide Rank
9
Similar Schools Rank
API Subgroups - Racial/Ethnic Groups