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

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

Kermit King Elementary School
Address:  700 Schoolhouse Cir. , Paso Robles   CA  93446   Phone:  (805) 238-2222 
Principal:  Paul  Corso  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 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

 

Our focus at Kermit King is to create a learning community based on building relationships in a safe a nurturing environment. This is accomplished by living through our actions the Community of Caring values of family, responsibility, caring, respect and trust. Our goal is to build on each child’s strengths and to be proactive in handling negative behaviors. Classroom behavior management systems incorporate consistent, firm, fair consequences for negative behaviors and reinforcement of positive behaviors.  The school wide behavior plan is based on the program called Love and Logic.  Every room in the school has posted the school wide expectations of students.  There are only four: 1. I will treat you with respect  so that you will know how to treat me.  2.  Don’t cause a problem for anyone, including yourself.  3.  If you cause a problem I will ask you to solve it.  4.  If you can’t solve the problem or choose not to, I will do something.   

Parent-teacher collaboration and support are the key to success. When classroom attempts to discourage inappropriate behavior seem to be futile, teachers will send a student to the office to talk with the principal and/or to work in the Kids’ Office which is located next to the Principal’s Office. There are several study carrels for the student to finish his/her assignments. When that is accomplished, there are puzzles, games, and even a play station for a student to use during recess, (reinforcement of positive behaviors). Some inappropriate or reoccurring behaviors will warrant lunch recess detention, assignment completion in another classroom, in-house suspension all day, and/or a written behavior plan. Parents are notified and included in the problem solving if the negative behavior is reoccurring. The sequence of events usually involves: the Love and Logic recovery system in the classroom, a written behavior warning (parents are notified after three) and lastly, a written Discipline Notice from the principal. This notice becomes part of the student’s records and is mailed home. School suspensions are only an option with reoccurring negative behaviors, physical aggression, physical threats and state mandated suspensions involving weapons and drugs.

Student Enrollment 
Group  Enrollment 
Number of students  415 
African American  1.69  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  1.2  %
Asian  0.72  %
Filipino  0.72  %
Hispanic or Latino  19.04  %
Pacific Islander  0.24  %
White (not Hispanic)  76.39  %
Multiple or No Response    %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  13  %
English Learners  2  %
Students with Disabilities  5  %

Teachers 
Indicator  Teachers 
Teachers with full credential  24 
Teachers without full credential  0 
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence  0
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  0
Total Teacher Misassignments   0

School Facilities 
Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 
Inspected 9/19/06. No major deficiencies found. Minor concerns (small paint chip area on MPR) being addressed through normal work order system.
Repairs Needed 
No major repairs necessary. Minor concerns addressed through normal work order system.
Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 
No major repairs necessary. 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  %
Mathematics  %
Science  %
History-Social Science  %
Foreign Language  %
Health  %
Science Laboratory Equipment  %

School Finances 
Level  Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 
School Site  $
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)  852  
Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report)  7  
2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)   

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  Kermit King Elementary   District Name  Paso Robles Joint Unified  
Street  700 Schoolhouse Cir.   Phone Number  (805) 238-2222 
City, State, Zip  Paso Robles  , CA  93446   Web Site  www.pasoschools.org 
Phone Number  (805) 238-2222  Superintendent  Kathleen McNamara, Ed.D.
Principal  Paul  Corso  E-mail Address  kmcnamara@king.prps.k12.ca.us
E-mail Address  pcorso@king.prps.k12.ca.us CDS Code 40-75457-4030243 

School Description and Mission Statement 
This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 
Preparing for the future while embracing our past 

Vision Statement:  We are committed to each child reaching his/her full potential academically, emotionally and socially while setting a foundation for lifelong learning.

Mission Statement:  Kermit King Elementary School is a leaning community dedicated to educating our students through building relationships in a safe and nurturing environment.

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

  With the completion of every academic year, each school provides the community with a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The information in this book is intended to give you a realistic snapshot of Kermit King. 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 PTA and the volunteers who have contributed thousands of 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 success in school. Parents who wish to get involved at Kermit King can do so in a number of ways: classroom volunteer, assist the office staff, volunteer in the library or computer lab, PTA, School Site Council and preparing student materials are a few examples.


If you have any questions, concerns or new ideas, please feel free to contact the principal ; his door is always open. 

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  73 
Grade 1  60 
Grade 2  60 
Grade 3  59 
Grade 4  79 
Grade 5  84 
Grade 6  0 
Grade 7  0 
Grade 8  0 
Ungraded Elementary  0 
Grade 9  0 
Grade 10  0 
Grade 11  0 
Grade 12  0 
Ungraded Secondary  0 
Total Enrollment  415 

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  1.69  % White (not Hispanic)  76.39  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  1.2  % Multiple or No Response    %
Asian  0.72  % Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  13  %
Filipino  0.72  % English Learners  2  %
Hispanic or Latino  19.04  % Students with Disabilities  5  %
Pacific Islander  0.24  %    

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  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  21-32  33+  1-20  21-32  33+  1-20  21-32  33+ 
K  14.5  4      19.7  3      17.8  4     
1  20.0  3      20.0  3      19.7  3     
2  20.0  5      20.0  3      20.0  3     
3  19.5  6      20.0  5      19.7  3     
4  31.5    2    25.3    3    26.3    3   
5  27.7    3    31.5    2    27.5    4   
6                         
K-3                         
3-4                         
4-8                         
Other                         

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                  3.0  1  0   
Mathematics                  2.0  2     
Science                  3.0  1     
Social Science                  3.0  1     

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  LEA Provided LEA Provided LEA Provided
1  LEA Provided LEA Provided LEA Provided
2  LEA Provided LEA Provided LEA Provided
3  LEA Provided LEA Provided LEA Provided

II. School Climate 

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

School site Safety Plan is updated and reviewed annually.  Our school also participates in monthly school wide safety drills.  In addition we also participate in two district wide emergency drills during each school year. 

Fire, disaster, and intruder-on-campus drills are performed on a regular basis. During fire drills, students are evacuated to the playground/field area. During disaster and intruder drills, students remain in their classroom with window coverings drawn and doors locked until further directions. Each month of the school year we have either a fire drill, earthquake drill, intruder on campus drill or a lock-down drill.  During the subsequent staff meeting, time is given to review the drill results and to make any changes as needed. Included in the monthly drill are two district-wide drills a  year.

This plan will be updted 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. 
There are two main components of safe and effective schools. Component one focuses
on people and programs, while component two focuses on places or the physical environment of the school. Each component addresses the overall safety of the school.

Component One: People and Programs
In this component, schools develop strategies which promote a caring school community and create a safe school climate by providing an atmosphere where students feel they belong.


Programs that reinforce a caring and safe school are:
After-school programs
Positive behavior support
Bullying-prevention programs
Drug and alcohol prevention programs


Component Two: Physical Environment
In this component, schools develop strategies to create a safe physical environment that is cheerful, comfortable, and free of dirty, dreary, or graffiti-filled buildings. Classrooms and furnishings should have:

Adequate lighting
Positive posters, procedures in place
Law enforcement partners
Graffiti removal and vandalism repair
Safe and clean restrooms

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  7.3   4.0   2.2   12.2   13.6   16.3  
Expulsions  0.0