Hillview Crest Elementary School · 2016. 2. 1. · Hillview Crest Elementary School 2 Published: January 2016 School Attendance & Enrollment (School Year 2014-15) Regular attendance

1Hillview Crest Elementary School Published: January 2016

New Haven Unified School District

34200 Alvarado-Niles Rd.Union City, CA 94587

(510) 471-1100

District AdministrationChief Academic Officer/

Co-SuperintendentDr. Arlando Smith

[email protected]

Chief Business Officer/Co-SuperintendentAkur Varadarajan

[email protected]

Chief Personnel OfficerDerek McNamara

Board of EducationMichael Ritchie

PresidentLinda Canlas

ClerkSarabjit Cheema

Jonas DinoMichelle Matthews

Members

SARC InformationEvery school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1st of each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in a LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC.

• For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC webpage at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.

• View this SARC online at the school and/or LEA websites.• For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF Webpage at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/

lc/. • For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school

principal or the district office.

District Mission StatementThe mission of the New Haven Unified School District, a partnership of students, families, staff, and our richly diverse community, is to develop and empower EVERY student to be a productive, responsible and successful 21st-century citizen by creating an exemplary, inclusive educational system characterized by a safe, caring learning environment and a challenging, comprehensive curriculum that ensures academic proficiency.

District & School Profile (School Year 2015-16)New Haven Unified School Districts includes Union City and part of south Hayward. We are proud of the accomplishments of our diverse student population. Our mission is to develop and empower every student to be productive, responsible and successful.

The district consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, a student support center, independent study, home school program, and an adult school.

Hillview Crest Elementary School enrolls students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through fifth.

Enrollment By Ethnicity Or Student Group (School Year 2014-15)This chart illustrates the enrollment trend by ethnicity or student group.

Hillview Crest Elementary School31410 Wheelon Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544

(510) 471-5720

2014-2015 School Accountability Report CardPublished in the 2015-16 School Year

Jessica Lange, [email protected]

CDS Code: 01-61242-6001606

Enrollment by Student Group2014-15

Percentage

Black or African American 6.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 7.5%

Filipino 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 68.4%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.2%

White 3.0%

Two or More Races 4.3%

English Learners 48.2%

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 72.3%

Students with Disabilities 10.9%

Foster Youth -


School Attendance & Enrollment (School Year 2014-15)Regular attendance is a necessary part of the learning process and is critical to academic success. Attendance, tardy, and truancy policies are clearly stated, consistently enforced, and consequences fairly administered.

Parents are advised of their responsibilities, including proper notification of when and why students are absent. Student attendance is monitored very closely and phone calls to parents are made on a daily basis. Letters will be sent home if absences become a problem. Students with excessive tardies, truancies or unexcused absences are referred to Student Attendance Review Board (SARB).

This chart illustrate the enrollment trend by grade level for the past three school years.

Conditions of Learning State Priority: Basic

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State Priority (Priority 1):

• Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching;• Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and• School facilities are maintained in good repair.

Highly Qualified Teachers (School Year 2014-15)The Federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that all teachers in core subject areas meet certain requirements in order to be considered as “Highly Qualified”. Minimum qualifications include: possession of a Bachelor’s Degree, possession of an appropriate California teaching credential, and demonstrated competence in core academic subjects. For more information, see the CDE Improving Teacher and Principal Quality Web page at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.

Note: High-poverty schools have student eligibility of approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals program. Low-poverty schools have student eligibility of approximately 39 percent or less.

Teacher AssignmentThe district recruits and employs the most qualified credentialed teachers. This chart shows information about teacher credentials.

Misassignments refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group, etc.

Teacher vacancies reflect the number of positions to which a single designated certificated employee has not been assigned at the beginning of the year for an entire semester or year.

NCLB Compliant Teachers% of Core Academic Courses Taught

By Highly Qualified Teachers

% of Core Academic Courses

Taught By Non-Highly Qualified Teachers

School 100.0% 0.0%

All Schools in District 100.0% 0.0%

High-Poverty Schools in District 100.0% 0.0%

Low-Poverty Schools in District 100.0% 0.0%

Enrollment Trend by Grade Level2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

K 119 104 119

1st 108 102 90

2nd 117 106 97

3rd 105 113 108

4th 120 106 110

5th 122 119 100

Teacher Credential StatusSchool District

13-14 14-15 15-16 15-16

Fully Credentialed 26 26 26 464

Without Full Credentials 0 0 0 5

Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence (with full credential)

0 0 0 0

Misassignments/Vacancies13-14 14-15 15-16

Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0

Misassignments of Teachers (other) 1 0 0

Total Misassignments of Teachers 1 0 0

Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0


Instructional Materials (School Year 2015-16)New Haven Unified School District held a Public Hearing on October 20, 2015 and determined that each school within the District has sufficient and good quality textbooks, instructional materials, or science lab equipment pursuant to the settlement of Williams vs. the State of California. All students, including English learners, are given their own individual standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in core subjects for use in the classroom and to take home. Textbooks and supplementary materials are adopted according to a cycle developed by the State Department of Education, making the textbooks used in the school the most current available. Materials approved for use by the state are reviewed by all teachers and a recommendation is made to the School Board by a selection committee composed of teachers and administrators. All recommended materials are available for parent examination at the district office prior to adoption. The table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, as of November 2015.

School Facilities (School Year 2015-16)Hillview Crest Elementary School was originally constructed in 1953 and is comprised of 31 classrooms, a multipurpose room, administration building, a library, a computer lab, staff workroom, a staff lounge, and two playgrounds.

Cleaning Process The principal works daily with the custodial staff to ensure that the cleaning of the school is maintained to provide for a clean and safe school. The district governing board has adopted cleaning standards for all schools in the district. A summary of these standards are available at the district office for review.

Maintenance and Repair District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and work orders are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and highest priority are given to emergency repairs. At time of publication, 100% of restrooms were in working order. While reviewing this report, please note that even minor discrepancies are reported in the inspection process. The items noted in the table have been corrected or are in the process of remediation.

Deferred Maintenance BudgetThe district participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides matching funds on a dollar–for–dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems.

Pupil Outcomes State Priority: Pupil Achievement

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Pupil Achievement State Priority (Priority 4):

• Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress and its predecessor the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program); and

• The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University, or career technical education sequences or programs of study.

District-Adopted TextbooksGrade Levels Subject Publisher Adoption

Year Sufficient % Lacking

K-5 English/Language Arts

Houghton Mifflin 2003 Yes 0.0%

K-5 History/Social Science

Harcourt School

Publishers2007 Yes 0.0%

K-5 Mathematics Bridges 2015 Yes 0.0%

K-5 Science MacMillan/ McGraw Hill 2008 Yes 0.0%

School Facility ConditionsDate of Last Inspection: 05/19/2015

Overall Summary of School Facility Conditions: Exemplary

Items Inspected Facility Component System Status

Deficiency & Remedial Actions Taken or Planned

Good Fair Poor

Systems (Gas Leaks, Mech/HVAC, Sewer) X

Interior X

Cleanliness (Overall Cleanliness, Pest/Vermin Infestation)

X

Electrical X

Restrooms/Fountains X

Safety (Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials) X

Structural (Structural Damage, Roofs) X

External (Grounds, Windows, Doors, Gates, Fences) X


California Assessment of Student Performance and ProgressCalifornia EC Section 60640 authorized the replacement of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program with a new assessment program, referred to as the CAASPP. All students in grades three through eight and eleven were assessed using computer-based tests in English/Language Arts and Mathematics; students in grades five, eight, and ten were also tested in Science. Science assessments were paper-based and included California Standards Tests (CSTs), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA).

Students receive an overall score for each subject, ranging from 2,000 to 3,000.

Overall scores are reported within one of four levels:

• Performance Level 1: Standard not met - Needs substantial improvement for success in future coursework.• Performance Level 2: Standard nearly met - May require further development for success in future coursework.• Performance Level 3: Standard met - Demonstrates progress toward mastery.• Performance Level 4: Standard exceeded - Demonstrates advanced progress toward mastery.

ELA results include information about the students’ performance in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and research. Reports of mathematics results include information about students’ performance in problem solving, using concepts and procedures, and communicating mathematical reasoning.

The table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) in English Language Arts/Literacy (grades 3-8 and 11) and math (grades 3-8 and 11).

The following tables display information on student achievement at each performance level in English/Language Arts and Mathematics for the school by student groups for grades three through eight and eleven.

Note: A student is defined as socioeconomically disadvantaged if the student was eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program (also known as the National School Lunch Program or NSLP), migrant, foster youth or homeless, or neither of the student’s parents was a high school graduate.

Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress

Percent of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standards

Subject School District State

English Language Arts/Literacy (Grades 3-8 and 11) 23 43 44

Mathematics (Grades 3-8 and 11) 17 34 33

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress - Grade 3English-Language Arts Mathematics

Percent Achievement Level Percent Achievement Level

Student Groups Total Enrollment

Number Tested

Percent Tested One Two Three Four Number

TestedPercent Tested One Two Three Four

All Students 109 109 100 50 23 17 9 109 100 43 29 25 3

Male 109 61 56 52 25 16 7 61 56 46 28 23 3

Female 109 48 44 48 21 19 13 48 44 40 31 27 2

Black or African American 109 12 11 58 17 17 8 12 11 50 33 17 0

American Indian or Alaska Native -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Asian 109 10 9.2 -- -- -- -- 10 9.2 -- -- -- --

Filipino 109 8 7.3 -- -- -- -- 8 7.3 -- -- -- --

Hispanic or Latino 109 68 62.4 53 28 15 4 68 62.4 49 26 25 0

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 109 3 2.8 -- -- -- -- 3 2.8 -- -- -- --

White 109 5 4.6 -- -- -- -- 5 4.6 -- -- -- --

Two or More Races 109 3 2.8 -- -- -- -- 3 2.8 -- -- -- --

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 109 79 72.5 54 24 18 4 79 72.5 48 29 20 3

English Learners 109 46 42.2 72 17 11 0 46 42.2 61 24 15 0

Students with Disabilities 109 9 8.3 -- -- -- -- 9 8.3 -- -- -- --

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

109 4 3.7 -- -- -- -- 4 3.7 -- -- -- --

Foster Youth -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --





Number Tested



All Students 107 104 97.2 60 22 14 3 106 99.1 55 30 10 4

Male 107 50 46.7 62 20 16 2 51 47.7 49 35 8 8

Female 107 54 50.5 57 24 13 4 55 51.4 60 25 13 0

Black or African American 107 7 6.5 -- -- -- -- 7 6.5 -- -- -- --


Asian 107 10 9.3 -- -- -- -- 10 9.3 -- -- -- --

Filipino 107 7 6.5 -- -- -- -- 7 6.5 -- -- -- --


Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 107 3 2.8 -- -- -- -- 3 2.8 -- -- -- --

White 107 1 0.9 -- -- -- -- 1 0.9 -- -- -- --

Two or More Races 107 6 5.6 -- -- -- -- 6 5.6 -- -- -- --



Students with Disabilities 107 15 14 100 0 0 0 15 14 93 7 0 0


107 5 4.7 -- -- -- -- 6 5.6 -- -- -- --

Foster Youth -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --




Number Tested



All Students 103 102 99 53 22 22 4 102 99 64 28 8 0

Male 103 60 58.3 57 18 20 5 60 58.3 67 23 10 0

Female 103 42 40.8 48 26 24 2 42 40.8 60 36 5 0

Black or African American 103 6 5.8 -- -- -- -- 6 5.8 -- -- -- --


Asian 103 7 6.8 -- -- -- -- 7 6.8 -- -- -- --

Filipino 103 3 2.9 -- -- -- -- 3 2.9 -- -- -- --


Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 103 1 1 -- -- -- -- 1 1 -- -- -- --

White 103 3 2.9 -- -- -- -- 3 2.9 -- -- -- --

Two or More Races 103 4 3.9 -- -- -- -- 4 3.9 -- -- -- --



Students with Disabilities 103 13 12.6 100 0 0 0 13 12.6 100 0 0 0


103 9 8.7 -- -- -- -- 9 8.7 -- -- -- --

Foster Youth -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --


California Standards TestThe California Standards Test (CST), a component of the CAASPP Program, is administered to all students in the spring to assess student performance in relation to the State Content Standards. Student scores are reported as performance levels: Advanced (exceeds state standards), Proficient (meets standards), Basic (approaching standards), Below Basic (below standards), and Far Below Basic (well below standards).

The table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) in Science, for the most recent three-year period.

The second table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.

For detailed information regarding the results for each grade and performance level, see the CDE CAASPP Results Web site at http://caaspp.cde.ca.gov/caaspp2015/Index.aspx.

State Priority: Other Pupil AchievementThe SARC provides the following information relevant to the Other Pupil Outcomes State Priority:

• Pupil outcomes in the subject areas of English, mathematics, and physical education.

Physical Fitness (School Year 2014-15)In the spring of each year, the school is required by the state to administer a physical fitness test to all students in grade five, seven, and nine. The physical fitness test is a standardized evaluation that tracks the development of high-quality fitness programs and assists students in establishing physical activity as part of their daily lives. Results of student performance are compared to other students statewide who took the test.

California Standards Test Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards

Subject School District State

2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015

Science (Grades 5, 8, and 10) 45 37 30 59 60 59 59 60 56

*Scores are not disclosed when fewer than 10 students are tested in a grade level and/or subgroup.

California Standards Test Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards

Subgroups

Subject Science

District 59

School 30

African American/Black *

American Indian or Alaska Native *

Asian *

Filipino *

Hispanic or Latino 26

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander *

White *

Males 32

Females 27

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 21

English Learners 7

Students with Disabilities *

Migrant Education *

Two or More Races *

Foster Youth *


Percentage of Students in Healthy Fitness Zone2014-15

Grade Level Four of Six Standards

Five of Six Standards

Six of Six Standards

5 25.2% 24.3% 16.5%



Engagement State Priority: Parental Involvement

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3):

• Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each school site.

Parent Involvement (School Year 2015-16)Hillview Crest Elementary School realizes the positive correlation between parent involvement and student success. For this reason, the school continually searches for avenues to involve parents and the community to participate in the education of its students. The school greatly benefits from its supportive parents who volunteer in the classroom or in the administration office. Parents are encouraged to join the School Site Council (SSC) and the English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC). Parents are encouraged to join the School Site Council (SSC) and the English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC), the Parent Teacher Club (PTC), and/or the African American Parent Forum (AAPF). Families and staff participate in monthly parent workshops on academic and school topics (Title 1 Meetings) and regular community building events such as Trunk or Treat, Fall Festival, biannual Community Service Fairs, monthly Family Game Nights, Family Literacy Night, Family Math Night, and the Soul Food Dinner. The school also coordinates and hosts workshops for parents from community organizations that promote and support topics parents request such as parenting skills, mental health, drug use prevention and safety.

Contact InformationParents or community members who wish to participate in leadership teams, school committees, school activities, or become a volunteer may contact Principal Jessica Lange at (510) 471-5720.

State Priority: School ClimateThe SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6):

• Pupil suspension rates;• Pupil expulsion rates; and• Other local measures on the sense of safety.

Discipline & Climate for LearningStudents at Hillview Crest Elementary School are guided by specific rules and classroom expectations that promote respect, cooperation, courtesy and acceptance of others. The goal of the school’s discipline program is to encourage social responsibility through positive reinforcement. Parents and students are informed of school rules and discipline policies through the student/parent handbook sent home at the beginning of the school year, as well as newsletters and Back-to-School Night.

The suspensions and expulsions table illustrates the suspension and expulsion rates for the past three years.

Safe School Plan (School Year 2015-16)Safety of students and staff is a primary concern of Hillview Crest Elementary School. The school is always in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and state earthquake standards. The School Site Safety plan was last reviewed and updated in October 2015 by the School Safety Committee. All revisions were communicated to the both the classified and certificated staff. The school’s disaster preparedness plan includes steps for ensuring student and staff safety during a disaster. Each classroom is equipped with backpacks filled with emergency supplies. Fire and disaster drills are conducted on a regular basis throughout the school year. Lockdown drills are held as needed. Students are supervised before and after school by certificated staff and the principal), Classified staff provide supervision during lunch and break periods. There is a designated area for student drop off and pick up. Visitors must sign in at the front office and wear a badge while on campus.

Other SARC InformationThe information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not included in the state priorities for LCFF.

Adequate Yearly Progress (School Year 2014-15)No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federal law enacted in January 2002 that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It mandates that all students (including students who are economically disadvantaged, are from racial or ethnic minority groups, have disabilities, or have limited English proficiency) in all grades meet the state academic achievement standards for mathematics and English/language arts by 2014. Schools must demonstrate “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) toward achieving that goal. The federal NCLB Act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements:

• Participation rate on the state’s standards-based assessments in English/language arts (ELA) and mathematics. • Percent proficient on the state’s standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics. • Graduation rate (for secondary schools).

Suspensions & ExpulsionsSuspensions Expulsions

12-13 13-14 14-15 12-13 13-14 14-15

School 2.1% 2.6% 2.4% 0.1% 0.2% 0.0%

District 4.5% 3.8% 3.4% 0.2% 0.2% 0.1%

State 5.1% 4.4% 3.8% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%


There are several consequences for Title I funded schools that do not meet the AYP standards, including additional tutoring and replacing of staff. Students would also be allowed to transfer to schools (within their district) that have met their AYP’s, and the former school would be required to provide the transportation to the new site. Results of school, district, and state performance are displayed in the chart.

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2015-16)Schools and districts receiving Federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English/language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP.

For detailed information about PI identification, see the CDE PI Status Determinations Web page: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/tidetermine.asp.

Class SizeThe table indicates the average class size by grade level or subject area, as well as the number of classrooms that fall into each size category.

School LeadershipLeadership at Hillview Crest Elementary School is a responsibility shared between district administration, the principal, instructional staff, students, and parents. The district’s emphasis is on a well-balanced and rigorous core curriculum at all grade levels. Instructional programs are aligned with state and district standards. Starting in the 2014-2015 school year, leadership duties were assumed by Principal Jessica Lange.

Staff members and parents participate on various committees that make decisions regarding the priorities and direction of the educational plan to ensure instructional programs are consistent with students’ needs and comply with district goals. Leadership teams include:

• Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) • School Site Council (SSC)• English Language Advisor Council (ELAC) • Grade Level Teams• Coordination of Student Services Team

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)School District State

Made AYP Overall Yes No Yes

Met AYP CriteriaEnglish - Language

ArtsMathematics

English - Language

ArtsMathematics

English - Language

ArtsMathematics

Participation Rate Yes Yes No No Yes Yes

Percent Proficient N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Met Attendance Rate Yes Yes Yes

Met Graduation Rate N/A No Yes

Federal Intervention ProgramsSchool District

Program Improvement (PI) Status In PI In PI

First Year in PI 2006-2007 2010-2011

Year in PI (2015-16) Year 5 Year 3

# of Title I Schools Currently In PI - 7

% of Title I Schools Currently In PI - 87.5%

Class Size DistributionClassrooms Containing:

Average Class Size

1-20 Students

21-32 Students

33+ Students

13 14 15 13 14 15 13 14 15 13 14 15

By Grade Level

K 30 26 24 - 1 1 4 3 4 - - -

1 30 24 26 - - - 3 4 3 - - -

2 27 30 26 1 - - 4 3 4 - - -

3 33 30 26 - - - 1 4 4 - - -

4 27 25 27 - - - 3 3 4 - - -

5 29 26 26 1 1 1 1 4 3 3 - -

Other - 10 10 - 1 1 - - - - - -


Counseling & Support Staff (School Year 2014-15)It is the goal of Hillview Crest Elementary School to assist students in their social and personal development as well as academics. The school gives special attention to students who experience achievement problems, difficulty coping with personal and family problems, trouble with decision making, or handling peer pressure. The school does not have an academic counselor. The table lists the support service personnel available at Hillview Crest Elementary School. Note: One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

The school offers three special day classes, two for students with mild to moderate disablities, and one for speech and language students. The Partners in Play (PIP) proram is also offered at the school.

Library & Computer ResourcesThe school’s library, staffed by a full-time Media Specialist, provides a variety of reference and special interest materials, in addition to hundreds of educational and recreational books. Students visit the library on a weekly basis with their classes and are encouraged to visit before and after school.Twelve computer workstations within the library are connected to the Internet so students are able to access resources and information online.

Pre-K through second grade classrooms share tablet carts and grade three through 5 share Chromebook carts. There is also a computer lab with 32 workstations.

Additional Internet Access/Public LibrariesFor additional research materials and Internet availability, students are encouraged to visit the public libraries located throughout Alameda County, which contain numerous computer workstations. For information on hours and locations, please visit http://www.aclibrary.org/.

Students and families are also welcomed to go to the City of Hayward Library, http://www.library.hayward-ca.gov/. Assistance with getting internet service is available through everyoneon.org at everyoneon.org.

Student Recognition & Extracurricular ActivitiesOur approach to establishing positive and safe environment for learning involves a multi-pronged preventative and restorative approach and includes--but is not limited to: Positive Discipline Curriculum, Playworks inclusive and structured play during recess, monthly professional development for teachers on Social-Emotional Learning, and Restorative Justice strategies. Our schoolwide values are Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful. We have schoolwide expectations for what that looks like in our common areas, and each teacher has classroom specific expectations that were created with the students for what that looks like in class.

Students are also encouraged to participate in the school’s climate and attendance initiatives through school wide and classroom incentives including awards and rewards to promote positive attitudes, encourage achievement, and aid in the prevention of behavioral problems. Monthly Spirit Days and Assemblies are held on the last Friday, and each classroom teacher recognizes three students for their adherence to our schoolwide values of being safe, being responsible and being respectful. Students who are “Caught” being safe, responsible or respectful throughout the month are given “Husky Pawprints” by staff members. At the assembly paw prints are drawn out of a box and winners are given prizes. Also at the assemblies, the four prep period teachers give whole-class awards in the form of a “trophy” of a stuffed husky, the class that consistently showed the most respect, responsibility and safety gets to keep the trophy in their classroom for the month. In addition, on this day, students with perfect attendance for that month are given stickers to wear for the day by their teacher, and at the assembly they are asked to stand while the other students clap for them. Finally, the class that has the most students dressed in the theme gets to hang the Spirit Flag outside their class for the month.

InterventionsHillview Crest Elementary School offers supplemental instruction duing the school day through No Child Left Behind. Teachers also hold interventions after school.

Staff DevelopmentWith the receipt of the Federal Race to the Top Grant, New Haven teachers, depending on school site, were able to receive professional development in Technology Integration, Math Studio, Comprehension at the Core, Reading Apprenticeship, Restorative Justice, Academic Parent Teacher Teams, and Oral Language Development. All of these opportunities pertained to supporting teachers with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and 21st Century Education that prioritizes Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Cultural Competence. For the past three years, the district did not have any staff development days.

Counseling & Support Services StaffNumber of

StaffFull Time

Equivalent

Media Specialist 1 1.0

Outreach Facilitator 1 1.0

Psychologist 1 0.5

Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Teacher 1 1.0

RSP Aide 1 0.5

SDC Aide 9 7.0

SDC Teacher 5 5.0

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist 1 0.8


School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2013-14)The chart illustrates the average teacher salary at the school and compares it to the average teacher salary at the district and state.

Teacher & Administrative Salaries (School Year 2013-14)This table displays district salaries for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of the districts budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found at the CDE website.

District Expenditures (Fiscal Year 2013-14)The chart provides a comparison of the school’s per pupil funding (from both restricted and unrestricted sources) with district and state (unrestricted) sources.

Supplemental/Restricted expenditures come from money whose use is controlled by law or donor. Money designated for specific purposes by the district or governing board is not considered restricted. Basic/Unrestricted expenditures, except for general guidelines, is not controlled by law or donor.

For detailed information on school expenditures for all districts in California, see the CDE Current Expense of Education & Per-pupil Spending Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/. For information on teacher salaries for all districts in California, see the CDE Certificated Salaries & Benefits Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/. To look up expenditures and salaries for a specific school district, see the Ed-Data Web site at: http://www.ed-data.org.

Average Teacher SalariesSchool & District

School $78,073

District $85,169

Percentage of Variation -8.3%

School & State

All Unified School Districts $71,529

Percentage of Variation 9.1%

Average Salary InformationTeachers - Principal - Superintendent

2013-14 District State

Beginning Teachers $47,425 $43,062

Mid-Range Teachers $81,583 $67,927

Highest Teachers $104,088 $87,811

Elementary School Principals $118,891 $110,136

Middle School Principals $140,579 $115,946

High School Principals $154,867 $124,865

Superintendent $220,695 $211,869

Salaries as a Percentage of Total Budget

Teacher Salaries 48.0% 39.0%

Administrative Salaries 6.0% 5.0%

Expenditures per PupilSchool

Total Expenditures Per Pupil $8,491

From Supplemental/Restricted Sources $3,270

From Basic/Unrestricted Sources $5,221

District


Percentage of Variation between School & District -1.7%

State


Percentage of Variation between School & State -2.4%


District Revenue Sources (Fiscal Year 2014-15)New Haven Unified School District receives the following categorical, special education, and support programs in addition to general state funding:

• Title I• Title II• Title III• English Language Development Programs (ELAP)• Economic Impact Aid (EIA)

DataQuestDataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest Web page at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners).

Documents

Hillview Crest Elementary School · 2016. 2. 1. · Hillview Crest Elementary School 2 Published: January 2016 School Attendance & Enrollment (School Year 2014-15) Regular attendance