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

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

Liberty High (Continuation) School
Address:  810 Niblick Rd. , Paso Robles   CA  93447-7010  Phone:  (805) 237-3332 
Principal:  Bill  Spencer  Grade Span:  9  - 12 
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

 

To provide an individualized program that will enable students to complete the required academic courses of instruction to graduate from high school. To provide opportunities for students to develop attitudes and skills that lead to becoming productive and contributing members of society. To provide a work-study schedule and offer intensive guidance services to meet the special needs of pupils with behavior and/or severe attendance problems. To provide an occupational development program which includes: work study, career counseling, and job placement services as a supplement to classroom instruction.


To serve those students whose needs cannot be met in the comprehensive high school. As you read this report card, I believe you will discover a school with a fine record for helping students who previously had difficulty in school. You may request additional information regarding the report card by calling the school office.

Student Enrollment 
Group  Enrollment 
Number of students  99 
African American  4.04  %
American Indian or Alaska Native    %
Asian  1.01  %
Filipino    %
Hispanic or Latino  38.38  %
Pacific Islander    %
White (not Hispanic)  45.45  %
Multiple or No Response  11.11  %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  38  %
English Learners  9  %
Students with Disabilities  1  %

Teachers 
Indicator  Teachers 
Teachers with full credential  7 
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 
Our school is a modern continuation high school campus. A new building was constructed in 1991 and was specifically designed for a continuation high school program. Facilities include five regular classrooms, one computer lab, one home economics classroom, one science/art classroom and one administration facility, including a serving kitchen, teachers’ workroom and staff lounge. Liberty High School does not have any significant safety concerns. All classrooms open onto a large enclosed courtyard. This design allows easy supervision of students during breaks. All students enter and exit the courtyard through two double doors next to the school office. The courtyard and restrooms are clean and free of trash and graffiti. The classrooms are clean and orderly. Non-students are easily visible and are not allowed to loiter in the parking lot or on campus. Internal security procedures include engraved school equipment for identification and a building alarm set nightly in order to prevent theft and vandalism of school equipment. Crisis and natural emergency plan procedures are communicated to staff and students on a routine basis.

Liberty High School is maintained in "Good Repair"  throughout the school year.  District maintenance personnel maintain the school grounds both inside the courtyard and the softball field.  A daily part-time custodian keeps both the classrooms and restrooms clean and graffiti-free during the school year.

Our custodial staff, office staff, 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.
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  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  $ 5,659
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)  642  
Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report)  B  
2007-08 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)  Not 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  Liberty High (Continuation)   District Name  Paso Robles Joint Unified  
Street  810 Niblick Rd.   Phone Number  (805) 238-2222 
City, State, Zip  Paso Robles  , CA  93447-7010  Web Site  www.pasoschools.org 
Phone Number  (805) 237-3332  Superintendent  Kathleen McNamara, Ed.D.
Principal  Bill  Spencer  E-mail Address  kmcnamara@king.prps.k12.ca.us
E-mail Address  bspencer@king.prps.k12.ca.us CDS Code 40-75457-4035762 

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

To provide an individualized program that will enable students to complete the required academic courses of instruction to graduate from high school. To provide opportunities for students to develop attitudes and skills that lead to becoming productive and contributing members of society.

To provide a work-study schedule and offer intensive guidance services to meet the special needs of pupils with behavior and/or severe attendance problems. To provide an occupational development program which includes: work study, career counseling, and job placement services as a supplement to classroom instruction.

To serve those students whose needs cannot be met in the comprehensive high school. As you read this report card, I believe you will discover a school with a fine record for helping students who previously had difficulty in school. You may request additional information regarding the report card by calling the school office.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  
 Liberty has a work experience program for students working full or part time during the school year. Each year approximately 60 work permits are issued to Liberty students working in the community. These employers provide valuable work experience for students during the school year. In addition, students may receive job training services through the Private Industry Council (PIC). PIC provides up to 500 hours of job training at each site and pays the salary of the student with the understanding the student will be hired on after their training period. Liberty has a School Site Council which provides feedback on needed changes in curriculum and instructional practices. Community organizations such as Rotary and Kiwanis have donated time and money for school projects. The majority of our community view Liberty High School as a viable alternative to a comprehensive high school for students whose educational needs are not being achieved at the traditional comprehensive high school.

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  0 
Grade 7  0 
Grade 8  0 
Ungraded Elementary  0 
Grade 9  0 
Grade 10  2 
Grade 11  39 
Grade 12  58 
Ungraded Secondary  0 
Total Enrollment  99 

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  4.04  % White (not Hispanic)  45.45  %
American Indian or Alaska Native    % Multiple or No Response  11.11  %
Asian  1.01  % Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  38  %
Filipino    % English Learners  9  %
Hispanic or Latino  38.38  % Students with Disabilities  1  %
Pacific Islander    %    

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  10.4  7  0    14.9  7  0    16.1  10  0   
Mathematics  10.4  7      15.5  4      13.7  9     
Science  17.7  3      17.7  3      12.8  4     
Social Science  12.3  7      16.4  5      15.0  9     

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. 
 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.

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. 
 Gold and Silver Status
Students may earn Gold or Silver status every six weeks and receive free items from the Student Store. Teachers prepare breakfast for Gold and Silver students every six weeks. Reward Program/Student Award Assemblies Students may earn additional items through the Reward Program every six weeks. Student award assemblies are held every six weeks to recognize exemplary student behavior. All staff respond to student needs in a positive and sensitive manner.

Community of Caring Values
All staff model the Community of Caring values (caring, trust, respect, responsibility, and family) for students.
Some of the Program Highlights Liberty High School has to offer our students:
• A Community of Caring School
• California Model Continuation High School
• Highly qualified staff of experienced professionals
• Eight-period day with flexible scheduling
• Individualized instructional program
• Use of computers, videos, laser discs, and other technology for completing assignments
• Graduation credits for approved work experience
• Special counseling/advisory services
• Numerous recognitions and award activities
• Participation in county-wide softball tournament

Grades and Absences
Grades and absences are monitored to identify students who need extra help. Appropriate intervention can take place through student and parent counseling, trained volunteer advisors, guided support groups, group and individual education on substance abuse, child abuse issues, and parenting education.

School Discipline Plan
A written Tardy Policy is implemented every six weeks with incremental consequences for tardies to first period. The Attendance Policy requires students to make up any un-excused absences (partial or all day) by serving detention. The Liberty High School discipline plan contains a code of conduct, school mission and outcomes, attendance and tardy policy, and student behavior standards and consequences.
 

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  45.5   60.9   53.5   12.2   13.6   16.3  
Expulsions  0.0   0.0   5.1   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 modern continuation high school campus. A new building was constructed in 1991 and was specifically designed for a continuation high school program. Facilities include five regular classrooms, one computer lab, one home economics classroom, one science/art classroom and one administration facility, including a serving kitchen, teachers’ workroom and staff lounge. Liberty High School does not have any significant safety concerns. All classrooms open onto a large enclosed courtyard. This design allows easy supervision of students during breaks. All students enter and exit the courtyard through two double doors next to the school office. The courtyard and restrooms are clean and free of trash and graffiti. The classrooms are clean and orderly. Non-students are easily visible and are not allowed to loiter in the parking lot or on campus. Internal security procedures include engraved school equipment for identification and a building alarm set nightly in order to prevent theft and vandalism of school equipment. Crisis and natural emergency plan procedures are communicated to staff and students on a routine basis.

Liberty High School is maintained in "Good Repair"  throughout the school year.  District maintenance personnel maintain the school grounds both inside the courtyard and the softball field.  A daily part-time custodian keeps both the classrooms and restrooms clean and graffiti-free during the school year.

Our custodial staff, office staff, 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 modern continuation high school campus. A new building was constructed in 1991 and was specifically designed for a continuation high school program. Facilities include five regular classrooms, one computer lab, one home economics classroom, one science/art classroom and one administration facility, including a serving kitchen, teachers’ workroom and staff lounge. Liberty High School does not have any significant safety concerns. All classrooms open onto a large enclosed courtyard. This design allows easy supervision of students during breaks. All students enter and exit the courtyard through two double doors next to the school office. The courtyard and restrooms are clean and free of trash and graffiti. The classrooms are clean and orderly. Non-students are easily visible and are not allowed to loiter in the parking lot or on campus. Internal security procedures include engraved school equipment for identification and a building alarm set nightly in order to prevent theft and vandalism of school equipment. Crisis and natural emergency plan procedures are communicated to staff and students on a routine basis

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  6  5  7  383 
Without Full Credential  0  0  0  2 
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence  0 0 0 N/A 

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   0 0 0
Total Teacher Misassignments   0 0 0
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/.