School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2006-07 Published During 2007-08

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

George H. Flamson Middle School
Address:  655 24th St. , Paso Robles   CA  93447-7010  Phone:  (805) 237-3350 
Principal:  Frank  Galicia  Grade Span:  6  - 8  
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 2006-07 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2005-06 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

 
Flamson is proud of our hard-working teachers, support staff and administrators whose mission is to
teach and support the following five core values:

Family–foster a partnership among family, school, and community

Caring–ensure a safe, positive learning environment where academic excellence is emphasized,
student achievement is measured and data is used to guide instruction

Respect & Responsibility–teach social and democratic values that instill personal respect and social
responsibility

Trust–demonstrate and expect trustworthy behavior in all student/staff relationship

Student Enrollment 
Group  Enrollment 
Number of students  741 
African American  3.78  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  0.4  %
Asian  1.08  %
Filipino  1.21  %
Hispanic or Latino  46.42  %
Pacific Islander  0.27  %
White (not Hispanic)  45.48  %
Multiple or No Response  1.35  %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  44  %
English Learners  24  %
Students with Disabilities  15  %

Teachers 
Indicator  Teachers 
Teachers with full credential  37 
Teachers without full credential  0 
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence  4
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  2
Total Teacher Misassignments   6

School Facilities 
Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 
Inspected 10/06/06. No major deficiencies found. Minor concerns (breeze-way paint chipping, tiles missing in Boy’s locker room, some ballasts out) being addressed through normal work order system
Repairs Needed 
No major repairs necessary. Groundbreaking for the new building will be Winter 2008 to replace a building demolished by the San Simeon Earthquake.
Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 
Minor concerns addressed through normal work order system.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials 
Core Curriculum Areas  Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructiona Materials 
Reading/Language Arts  0%
Mathematics  0%
Science  0%
History-Social Science  0%
Foreign Language  0%
Health  0%
Science Laboratory Equipment  0%

School Finances 
Level  Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 
School Site  $5,012
District  $
State   $4,943

Student Performance 
Subject  Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests 
English-Language Arts   %
English-Language Arts   %
Science   %
History-Social Science   

Academic Progress 
Indicator  Result 
2007 API Growth Score (from 2007 API Growth Report)  712  
Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report)  4  
2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)  In PI  

School Completion 
Indicator  Result 
Graduation Rate   

Postsecondary Preparation 
Measures  Percent 
Pupils Who Completed a Career Technical Education Program and Earned a High School Diploma   
Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for University of California or California State University Admission   

2006-07 School Accountability Report Card Reported (SARC)
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 schools contact information. 
School  District 
School Name  George H. Flamson Middle   District Name  Paso Robles Joint Unified  
Street  655 24th St.   Phone Number  (805) 238-2222 
City, State, Zip  Paso Robles  , CA  93447-7010  Web Site  www.pasoschools.org 
Phone Number  (805) 237-3350  Superintendent  Kathleen McNamara, Ed.D.
Principal  Frank  Galicia  E-mail Address  kmcnamara@king.prps.k12.ca.us
E-mail Address  fgalicia@king.prps.k12.ca.us CDS Code 40-75457-6101570 

School Description and Mission Statement 
This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 
Flamson is proud of our hard-working teachers, support staff and administrators whose mission is to
teach and support the following five core values:

Family–foster a partnership among family, school, and community

Caring–ensure a safe, positive learning environment where academic excellence is emphasized,
student achievement is measured and data is used to guide instruction

Respect & Responsibility–teach social and democratic values that instill personal respect and social
responsibility

Trust–demonstrate and expect trustworthy behavior in all student/staff relationship

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  
We are indebted to our very supportive and involved community. There are many opportunities for
parents and community to be involved in the school’s academic and extracurricular activities. We are
proud of our active PTSA and the various organization’s partnerships, who have contributed thousands
of volunteer hours. We appreciate the ongoing support we receive from our local businesses and
foundations. The community takes pride in being involved in a wide variety of school activities. Student
events are attended by supporters from all segments of the community, including merchants, school
children, retirees, neighbors, parents and friends. Working together with our parents and the community,
we are dedicated to preparing our students for higher education or entry into the workforce.

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 
Kindergarten  0 
Grade 1  0 
Grade 2  0 
Grade 3  0 
Grade 4  0 
Grade 5  0 
Grade 6  252 
Grade 7  233 
Grade 8  256 
Ungraded Elementary  0 
Grade 9  0 
Grade 10  0 
Grade 11  0 
Grade 12  0 
Ungraded Secondary  0 
Total Enrollment  741 

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  3.78  % White (not Hispanic)  45.48  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  0.4  % Multiple or No Response  1.35  %
Asian  1.08  % Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  44  %
Filipino  1.21  % English Learners  24  %
Hispanic or Latino  46.42  % Students with Disabilities  15  %
Pacific Islander  0.27  %    

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary) 
This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 
Subject  2004-05  2005-06  2006-07 
Avg. Class Size  Number of Classrooms  Avg. Class Size  Number of Classrooms  Avg. Class Size  Number of Classrooms 
1-20  23-32  33+  1-20  23-32  33+  1-20  23-32  33+ 
English  27.1  12  40  4  25.0  15  45    25.2  10  49   
Mathematics  26.4  5  25    24.2  8  23    24.7  8  21   
Science  28.9  2  22    25.1  5  24    27.2  3  24   
Social Science  26.9  7  19  3  24.9  8  22    26.0  6  23   

Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program 
This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten through grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program. 
Grade Level  Percent of Students Participating 
2004-05  2005-06  2006-07 
K  100% 100% 100%
1  100% 100% 100%
2  100% 100% 100%
3  100% 100% 100%

II. School Climate 

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

 Safe School and Emergency Response Plans are on file at our school and the district office. Plans are
regularly reviewed and staff is trained annually. Evacuation drills are held on an ongoing basis and staff
members using dangerous chemicals also receive training.
There are four key elements of a safe school plan:

• Safe schools are caring schools. Students in safe schools feel respected and know that the people care
about them and expect them to succeed.

• Safe schools are built through the cooperative effort of parents, students, staff and community
members.

• Safe schools communicate high standards. Students know that learning and achievement is
encouraged and highly valued.

• Safe schools are prepared. Ongoing training opportunities allow students and staff to increase their
opportunity to deal with conflict, anger and other threats to safety. Safe schools have security checks on
a regular basis to identify potential physical hazards or the school’s vulnerability to crime and vandalism.

The school's safety plan will be updated by March 1, 2008

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. 
  Students are recognized and rewarded for academic achievement and
Caring values in many ways. Academic Awards include Honor Roll, High
Honor Roll. Students who maintain a grade point average above 3.00
recognized twice each year. Academic Competitions such as the County
Rotary Writing Contest and the Science Olympiad honor students for
or subject area. Athletic Awards are given to students for outstanding
volleyball, basketball, wrestling and track. The awards are donated by local businesses
admission to theaters or bowling alleys. Our Student and Parent-of-the-
through the Paso Robles Exchange Club. Students are recognized for
and parents are selected by students for supporting them in school.

Some of the Program Highlights Flamson Middle School has to offer students:
• A Community of Caring School
• Student-centered, hands-on instruction
• Friendly, supportive faculty
• Technology throughout the school
• Computer lab
• Array of exploratory classes
• After-school and lunchtime homework assistance
• A program for identified Gifted and Talented (GATE) students in grades 6 through 8
• English Language Development (ELD)

• Dual Immersion Instruction

• Choral and instrumental music program
• After-school sports program
• Peer Communicators program
• Special Learning Events: Future Problem Solvers, History Day, Science Olympiad, Rotary Blue Essay
Contest, County-Wide Writing Contest, MESA State and County Competitions
• Community Support through the Youth Task Force, Smart Moves
• DARE
• Active PTSA, School Site Council, and AIM counselors
• Community and business partnerships
• Student- & Parent-of-the-month Programs
• School-wide 5K Run

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 
2004-05  2005-06  2006-07  2004-05  2005-06  2006-07 
Suspensions  25.2   29.4   29.1   12.2   13.6   16.3  
Expulsions  1.4   1.2   0.8   0.6   0.6   0.6  

III. School Facilities 

School Facility Conditions and Improvements 
This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements. 
 Our school is a comprehensive middle school, which includes 23 general classrooms, five science labs, two computer labs, a music room, a home economics building, a gymnasium, and a library. The main building was built in 1924, remodeled in 1960 and damaged beyond repair in the 2003 earthquake. Since the earthquake many portables have been moved onto our campus to accommodate the needs of our students and staff these portables include: 23 classrooms, one library, three restrooms and two administrative offices.  Over the years many improvement projects have helped keep our facility up to date. Some of these projects include the following: installing air conditioning, wiring the entire campus for Internet access, digging up the quad to install conduits and replace plumbing, remodeling the music room and technology labs.  Plans are in place to rebuild the main building, multipurpose room and administrative offices and groundbreaking is slated for Winter, 2008

Our custodial, teaching staff, and students take great pride in our facilities which are maintained in a manner that assures students have a clean, safe and functional environment in which to learn.  Our facilities exceed the "Good Repair" standard of the Williams Act.

School Facility Good Repair Status 
This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status. 
Item Inspected  Repair Status  Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 
Good  Fair  Poor 
Gas Leaks  Yes      
Mechanical Systems  Yes      
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)  Yes      
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)  Yes      
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)  Yes      
Structural Damage  Yes      
Fire Safety  Yes      
Electrical (interior and exterior)  Yes      
Pest/Vermin Infestation  Yes      
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)  Yes      
Restrooms  Yes      
Sewer  Yes      
Playground/School Grounds  Yes      
Roofs  Yes      
Overall Cleanliness  Yes      

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status 
This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection. 
Item Inspected  Facility Condition 
Exemplary  Good  Fair  Poor 
Overall Summary 
 Our school is a comprehensive middle school, which includes 23 general classrooms, five science labs, two computer labs, a music room, a home economics building, a gymnasium, and a library. The main building was built in 1924, remodeled in 1960 and damaged beyond repair in the 2003 earthquake. Since the earthquake many portables have been moved onto our campus to accommodate the needs of our students and staff these portables include: 23 classrooms, one library, three restrooms and two administrative offices.  Over the years many improvement projects have helped keep our facility up to date. Some of these projects include the following: installing air conditioning, wiring the entire campus for Internet access, digging up the quad to install conduits and replace plumbing, remodeling the music room and technology labs.  Plans are in place to rebuild the main building, multipurpose room and administrative offices.

Our custodial, teaching staff, and students take great pride in our facilities which are maintained in a manner that assures students have a clean, safe and functional environment in which to learn.  Our facilities exceed the "Good Repair" standard of the Williams Act.

IV. Teachers 

Teacher Credentials 
This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/. 
Teachers  School  District 
2004-05  2005-06  2006-07  2006-07 
With Full Credential  35  37  37  383 
Without Full Credential  0  0  0  2 
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence    6 3 25

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 
This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 
Indicator  2005-06  2006-07  2007-08 
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners   4 2 2
Total Teacher Misassignments   2 6 5
Vacant Teacher Positions  0 0 0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers 
This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/. 
Location of Classes  Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 
Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers  Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 
This School   98.8  1.2 
All Schools in District   95.5  4.5 
High-Poverty Schools in District  50.0  50.0 
Low-Poverty Schools in District