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

2006-07 Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card

Paso Robles Independent Study Center School
Address:  504 28th St. , Paso Robles   CA  93446-1206  Phone:  (805) 237-3371 
Principal:  Bill  Spencer  Grade Span:  K  - 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 the K-12 Independent Study Center of Paso Robles Public Schools is to provide a safe and supportive  learning environment for all our students and staff; to give instruction based on student need, state curriculum, state standards, and educational research; and, to encourage students to become productive members of their community.

Student Enrollment 
Group  Enrollment 
Number of students  246 
African American  2.44  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  2.85  %
Asian  0.41  %
Filipino    %
Hispanic or Latino  33.33  %
Pacific Islander    %
White (not Hispanic)  59.76  %
Multiple or No Response  1.22  %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  11  %
English Learners  7  %
Students with Disabilities  11  %

Teachers 
Indicator  Teachers 
Teachers with full credential  16 
Teachers without full credential  0 
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence  0
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  6
Total Teacher Misassignments   6

School Facilities 
Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection 
 
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  $
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)  599  
Statewide Rank (from 2007 API Base Report)  1  
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  Paso Robles Independent Study Center   District Name  Paso Robles Joint Unified  
Street  504 28th St.   Phone Number  (805) 238-2222 
City, State, Zip  Paso Robles  , CA  93446-1206  Web Site  www.pasoschools.org 
Phone Number  (805) 237-3371  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 40-75457-4030235 

School Description and Mission Statement 
This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs. 
 The mission statement of the K-12 Independent Study Center of Paso Robles Public Schools is to provide a safe and supportive  learning environment for all our students and staff; to give instruction based on student need, state curriculum, state standards, and educational research; and, to encourage students to become productive members of their community.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  
Because of the unique nature of the K-12 Independent Study Center, parents do take a very active and direct role and responsibility in the school. At the K-8 Independent Study/Home School, all parents work directly with the teacher to ensure educational success at heir weekly instructional meetings. Parental input and involvement is the hallmark of K-8 school’s academic success. At the 9-12 High School level, we have a work experience program for 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). The Private Industry Council 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. K-12 Independent Study Center has a School Site Council which provides feedback on needed changes in curriculum and instructional practices. Moreover, the majority of our community is beginning to view the K-12 Independent Study Center as a viable alternative to the more mainstream schools for students whose educational needs are not being achieved at the more traditional school. For information on volunteering at our school, contact the coordinator at 237-3370.

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  3 
Grade 1  1 
Grade 2  5 
Grade 3  2 
Grade 4  2 
Grade 5  4 
Grade 6  3 
Grade 7  2 
Grade 8  8 
Ungraded Elementary  0 
Grade 9  16 
Grade 10  42 
Grade 11  79 
Grade 12  79 
Ungraded Secondary  0 
Total Enrollment  246 

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  2.44  % White (not Hispanic)  59.76  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  2.85  % Multiple or No Response  1.22  %
Asian  0.41  % Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  11  %
Filipino    % English Learners  7  %
Hispanic or Latino  33.33  % Students with Disabilities  11  %
Pacific Islander    %    

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                         
1                         
2                         
3          24.0    1    20.0  1     
4                         
5                         
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  4.1  7  0    16.7  9  2  3  15.6  11  4  1 
Mathematics  4.3  3      23.0  7    1  40.0  4    1 
Science  4.7  3      12.5  11  1    12.1  12     
Social Science  4.7  3      14.8  11  3  2  13.1  16  4   

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. 

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 as follows:

  • 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 furnishing should have:

  • Adequate lighting
  • Positive posters, bulletins, and signs displayed
  • Crisis response procedures in place
  • Law enforcement partners
  • Graffiti removal and vandalism repair
  • Safe and clean restrooms

The Safe SChool 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. 
As an Independent Study School , the vast majority of our students and parents meet individually with teachers during their weekly scheduled meeting. While on our campus, all students are subject to the guidelines of our Behavior Code agreement and a Rights and Responsibility contract that they sign upon enrollment. While using the resources of our study hall, Distance Learning Lab or Career Center , students are supervised and maintain appropriate behaviors. On a quarterly basis, high school students are recognized for perfect attendance and academic excellence with our Student Recognition Program Wall Plaques. Elementary students receive awards and recognition for solid attendance and personal achievement. Our nurturing and supportive trained educators have created an environment at the elementary and secondary levels that are governed by the following:

● Community of Caring philosophy
● Individualized educational plans for each student
● Direct parent involvement in educational process
● Commitment to challenging education
● Use of technology to enhance curriculum offerings
● Special counseling/advisory services

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           12.2   13.6   16.3  
Expulsions           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. 
 

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.