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

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

Phillips-Freedom Community Day School
Address:  4725 River Grove Dr. , Paso Robles   CA  93446   Phone:  (805) 237-3482 
Principal:  Bill  Spencer  Grade Span:  7  - 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

 
The mission statement of Freedom High School is that all graduates have the tools to be  effective citizens in our society; to be honest, responsible, cooperative, and respectful; and to  be prepared for further education, employment, and lifelong learning.

Student Enrollment 
Group  Enrollment 
Number of students  35 
African American  5.71  %
American Indian or Alaska Native    %
Asian    %
Filipino    %
Hispanic or Latino  25.71  %
Pacific Islander    %
White (not Hispanic)  62.86  %
Multiple or No Response  5.71  %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  53  %
English Learners  30  %
Students with Disabilities  28  %

Teachers 
Indicator  Teachers 
Teachers with full credential  2 
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 9-28-06. No major deficiencies found. Minor issues being addressed through the normal work order system.

Repairs Needed 
No major deficiencies found. Minor issues being addressed through the normal work order system.
Corrective Actions Taken or Planned 
No major deficiencies found. Minor issues being addressed through the normal work order system.

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  0%
Health  0%
Science Laboratory Equipment  0%

School Finances 
Level  Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only) 
School Site  $ 22,932
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)  474  
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  Phillips-Freedom Community Day   District Name  Paso Robles Joint Unified  
Street  4725 River Grove Dr.   Phone Number  (805) 238-2222 
City, State, Zip  Paso Robles  , CA  93446   Web Site  www.pasoschools.org 
Phone Number  (805) 237-3482  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 40-75457-4030169 

School Description and Mission Statement 
This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 
The mission of Phillips Freedom Community School is to provide a safe and orderly environment where “at risk” youth can decompress, learn coping skills, and get back into the routine of attending school on a daily basis. Phillips’ staff strives to maintain strict structure and routine, while at the same time, getting to know each student as individuals and providing academic work aimed at their ability level. Fully 50% of Phillips’ goal is behavior modification. Every student will be going back to their school of origin and will need new social tools to achieve and graduate. 

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  
Four times a year Phillips has awards assemblies and parents of recipients are invited. We also have social events that parents are invited to such as barbques, Thanksgiving Feast, and Winter Feast. Parents are also invited to chaperone field trips four times a year.

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  1 
Grade 8  4 
Ungraded Elementary  0 
Grade 9  13 
Grade 10  12 
Grade 11  5 
Grade 12  0 
Ungraded Secondary  0 
Total Enrollment  35 

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  5.71  % White (not Hispanic)  62.86  %
American Indian or Alaska Native    % Multiple or No Response  5.71  %
Asian    % Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  53  %
Filipino    % English Learners  30  %
Hispanic or Latino  25.71  % Students with Disabilities  28  %
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  13.7  3  0    10.0  4  0    17.0  4  0   
Mathematics  18.0  1  1    10.0  2      16.0  2     
Science  19.0  1      10.0  1      17.0  2     
Social Science  24.0  2    1  10.0  2      17.0  2     

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. 

Phillips’ school culture is built on the concept on respect. Staff is expected to treat students with respect, and in return, students are expected to treat staff in kind. We have set procedures on how to handle breeches in protocol by students and staff. Theses procedures are clearly displayed in both classrooms and are understood by both students and staff. Students are to be warned politely, then talked to outside the classroom door, then sent to the office to fill out a consequence sheet (This sheet reminds students of school rules and redirects the students thinking.), the student is then sent back to class to try again. If the students then fails to comply, and is sent to the office for a second time, that student can be suspended.

Phillips staff maintains a positive learning environment by getting to know each student personally and by modifying their work to match their ability. Staff members are encouraged / expected to talk students during break and lunch, and take an interest in students’ personal lives. Staff members must earn students trust and respect before any real healing/work can get done. “At Risk” kids have to know that the adults they work with care.

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  189.5   585.0   365.7   12.2   13.6   16.3  
Expulsions  0.0   25.0   11.4   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 self-contained school that includes 2 classrooms and admin/counseling office. The facilities are well maintained, clean and have several places, on campus, that are considered state of the art for contemporary high schools. Our custodial and maintenance staff maintain, repair, and clean our facilities and campus on a regular basis.

Phillips has been recently painted inside and out. The grounds, buildings and restrooms are in excellent condition. This year we plan to add 4 new computers per room to replace old ones. 
 
Our custodial 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 self-contained school that includes 2 classrooms and admin/counseling office. The facilities are well maintained, clean and have several places, on campus, that are considered state of the art for contemporary high schools. Our custodial and maintenance staff maintain, repair, and clean our facilities and campus on a regular basis.

Phillips has been recently painted inside and out. The grounds, buildings and restrooms are in excellent condition. This year we plan to add 4 new computers per room to replace old ones. 
 
Our custodial 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

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  3  3  2  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   1 0 0
Total Teacher Misassignments   1 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/. 
Location of Classes  Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 
Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers  Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 
This School   50.0  50.0 
All Schools in District   95.5  4.5 
High-Poverty Schools in District  50.0  50.0 
Low-Poverty Schools in District  69.1  30.9 

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